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Soto
- 224 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant ★4.0 (229)·$100+

224 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, USA

4.0
We love Soto! Been coming here for years and everytime the food and service is always excellent! We eat at many great sushi restaurants but always come back to Soto. Some of my favorites are uni pasta, chocolate foie gras, fatty tuna, and so many more. Highly recommended! - Paula Luu
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$100+ per person Reported by 229 people$30–50$50–100$100+

Soto Introduce

Soto has established itself as a premier destination for top-tier Japanese cuisine in the heart of Houston’s vibrant Montrose area. A culinary gem that blends traditional Japanese flavors with a contemporary flair, this Asian-owned restaurant offers an upscale and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re a longtime sushi enthusiast or new to the experience, Soto provides an unforgettable dining journey that has earned it a reputation as one of Houston’s best.

From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is set—chic, modern, and perfectly suited for a romantic date night or a sophisticated group gathering. Known for its impeccable hospitality and fast, attentive service, Soto ensures that every guest feels like a VIP. The menu is a testament to culinary artistry, featuring incredibly fresh sushi that practically melts in your mouth and a wide variety of both raw and cooked dishes. With an extensive selection of Japanese whiskey, sake, and great cocktails, you'll find the perfect pairing for your meal.


Location and Accessibility

Soto is conveniently situated in the lively Montrose neighborhood, making it a central and accessible spot for Houstonians and tourists alike. Located at 224 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, USA, the restaurant is easy to find and offers valet parking, which is a great convenience in this bustling part of the city. The location is known for its trendy and upscale vibe, drawing a diverse crowd, including groups, families, and solo diners.

Soto is also committed to providing a comfortable experience for everyone, with comprehensive accessibility features. The establishment is equipped with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom, as well as wheelchair-accessible seating. The welcoming atmosphere is LGBTQ+ friendly and good for kids, making it a great choice for a wide range of customers.


Services Offered

Soto provides a variety of dining services to suit your needs and preferences, from a quick meal to a leisurely, multi-course experience.

  • Dine-in: The primary service, offering a full dining experience with table service and a cozy, romantic, and trendy atmosphere. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner.
  • Takeout: Enjoy Soto’s delicious food from the comfort of your own home with their convenient takeout service.
  • Curbside Pickup: For a contactless and fast option, curbside pickup is available, making it simple to grab your order and go.
  • Catering: Soto offers catering services, allowing you to bring their award-winning Japanese cuisine to your next event or special occasion.
  • Counter Service: For a more casual or solo dining experience, counter service is an option.
  • Dessert: Be sure to save room for dessert, which includes unique offerings like the Sapporo Stout Cheesecake and Green Tea Tiramisu.

Features and Highlights

What makes Soto stand out is its meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to providing an exceptional experience, both in its food and its environment.

  • Upscale and Cozy Atmosphere: The restaurant features a sophisticated and inviting ambiance that makes you feel comfortable whether you're celebrating a special anniversary or just enjoying a weeknight dinner.
  • Innovative and Award-Winning Menu: Soto’s menu goes beyond traditional sushi, with creative dishes like the Truffle Risotto with A5 Wagyu, Uni Pasta, and Wagyu Gyoza. The team, led by Chef Andy Chen, has curated a menu that is both imaginative and delicious.
  • High-Quality Ingredients: The restaurant is renowned for using fresh, high-quality ingredients. They fly in specialty fish directly from the Toyosu seafood market in Tokyo, ensuring an authentic and premium taste.
  • Extensive Drink Selection: Soto boasts a great tea selection, a full bar with great cocktails, and a large list of Japanese whiskey and sake. They also offer happy hour drinks and food, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
  • Diverse Offerings: The menu caters to a variety of dietary needs and preferences, with offerings including healthy options, vegan options, and vegetarian options. There's something for everyone, from comfort food to small plates.
  • Specialty Dishes: Don’t miss out on signature items like the "Salmon Over Fire," which is a visually stunning and delicious dish, and the "Texas Wagyu" prepared on a hot cooking stone.

Contact Information

For more information or to make a reservation, you can reach Soto at the following:

Address: 224 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, USA

Phone: (713) 485-4514


What is Worth Choosing

Soto offers a truly unique and elevated dining experience that sets it apart from other sushi restaurants in Houston. It’s the kind of place where every detail is considered, from the quality of the ingredients to the presentation of each dish. The menu’s creative approach to Japanese cuisine means you'll find exciting flavors and combinations you won't get anywhere else, like the decadent "Chocolate Foie Gras with 8 Year Aged Sake" or the rich "Truffle Risotto."

Customers consistently rave about the impeccable service, noting that the staff is knowledgeable and attentive, always ready with excellent recommendations. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between being upscale and welcoming, making it a great choice for both casual lunches and celebratory dinners. Soto isn't just a place to eat sushi; it's a destination for a full-sensory culinary adventure. Whether you're indulging in their premium omakase tasting or simply enjoying a few rolls and a cocktail, the experience is consistently excellent. The combination of fresh, high-quality seafood, innovative dishes, and stellar service makes Soto an absolutely worthwhile choice for anyone in the Houston area looking for a top-tier Japanese dining experience.

Soto Menu

  • Soup and Salad

  • Miso $4.00

    Wakame, Nameka Mushrooms, Scallions and Tofu

  • Chilean Sea Bass Soup $12.00

    Sea Bass wrapped w/Napa Cabbage, Saffron, Thai Chili, served with Mint Aromatics

  • House Salad $6.00

    Mixed Green, Carrot, Red Radish, Sesame Dressing

  • Hot*

  • Edamame $5.00

    Salted

  • Edamame $6.00

    Spicy

  • Edamame $7.00

    Truffle

  • Brussel Sprouts $8.00

    Fried and Tossed w/ Goat Cheese, Walnuts and Yuzu soy

  • Vegetable Tempura $10.00

    Lightly Battered Served w/ Tentsuyu

  • Wagyu Gyoza $16.00

    Pan Seared Served w/ Chili Vinaigrette

  • Kurobuta Pork Ribs $14.00

    Sous-Vide 24 hours, Smoked Kabayaki, Micro Cilantro

  • Grilled Chilean Sea Bass $23.00

    Marinated 72 hours in Sweet Miso Sauce and Scallion

  • Crispy Sushi Rice $18.00

    Stir-fry Vegetables, Spicy Toro, Chives, Micro Cilantro

  • Truffle Risotto w/A5 Wagyu OR O-Toro $32.00

    Wild Mushroom Risotto, Ponzu, Truffle (Life Changing)

  • Uni Pasta $25.00

    Sea Urchin, Poached Egg, Truffle and Truffle Salt

  • Cold*

  • Salmon Over Fire $14.00

    Rasberry Chili, Kabayaki, Edible Flower, Shallot

  • Chili Hamachi $21.00

    Garlic Chili Ponzu, Fried Jalapeno and Scallion

  • Smoked Tuna Tataki $21.00

    Smoked Shoyu, Negi Oil, Fried Shallot and Truffle

  • Jalapeno Toro $26.00

    Jalapeno Emulsion, Pickled Wasabi, Micro Green

  • Tuna Foie Gras $18.00

    Tempura Shiso Topped w/ Bluefin Tuna and Truffle

  • Toro Tartare $38.00

    Ossetra Caviar and Five Condiments, Taro Chips

  • Wagyu Tataki $28.00

    Spicy Ponzu, Fried Shallot, Chives, Micro Cilantro

  • Makimono - Rolls*

  • Torched Toro Truffle $22.00

    Cucumber, Shrimp, Eel, Tobiko, Avocado, Cucumber

  • Dragon $15.00

    Shrimp Tempura, Eel, Tobiko, Avocado, Cucumber

  • Crunchy Salmon $14.00

    Tenkasu, Spicy Mayo, Tobiko, Avocado, Cucumber

  • White Tiger w/ Yuki Kombu $14.00

    Bluefin Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko and Lemon Aioli

  • Real California $13.00

    Snow Crab, Cucumber, Tobiko, Avocado and Kewpie Mayo

  • Hamachi Apple $14.00

    Yellowtail, Mixed Herb Salad, Yuzo Pepper, Serrano

  • Wagyu Surf and Turf $25.00

    Lobster, Snow Crab, Mayo, Serrano, Asparagus, Soy Glaze

  • Soto 2.0 $28.00

    Akami, Torched Toro, Avocado, Serrano, Crispy Ginger

  • Ishiyaki - Hot Cooking Stone*

  • Texas Wagyu - 2 oz, Texas Wagyu Ribeye $32.00
  • A5 Wagyu - 2 oz, A5 Grade Ribeye $78.00
  • Nigiri 1pc Sashimi 3pc*

  • Madai - Red Sea Bream $5.00

    Lemon Oil, Shio Kimbu, Shiso, Yuzy Zest

  • Hamachi- Wild Yellowtail $5.00

    Kizami Wasabi, Olive Oil, Ponzu, Micro Green

  • Kanpachi - Amberjack $7.00

    Chili Oil, Ponzu, Thai Basil, Fleur De Sel

  • Sake - Scottish Salmon $5.00

    Yuzu Miso Chives, Micro Cilantro

  • Ora King Salmon $6.00

    Miso, Garlic Scallion Oil, Lemon Zest

  • Seared Sake Toro - Fatty Salmon $7.00

    Kabayaki, Wasabi, Kewpie Mayo, Ikura, Shiso

  • Akami - Lean Bluefin Tuna $5.00

    Homemade Wasabi Powder

  • Chu Toro- Medium Fatty Bluefin Tuna $9.00

    Pickled Wasabi and Chives

  • O - Toro - Fatty Bluefin Tuna $13.00

    Grated Fresh Wasabi

  • Nama Hotate - Hokkaido Scallop $7.00

    Yuzu Tobiko, Shiso, Fleur De Sel

  • Tamago - Housemade Egg Omelette $4.00

    Micro Green

  • Moriawase $78.00

    Chef's Assorted Sashimi Platter

  • Nigiri 1 pc*

  • Boquerones - Spanish Anchovy $6.00

    Grated Ginger, Chives

  • Unagi - Freshwater Eel $4.00

    Kabayaki and Thai Basil

  • Anago - Conger Eel $7.00

    Shiso, Yuzu and Fleur de Sel

  • Zuwaigani - Snow Crab $8.00

    Poached in Crab Butter, Sudachi

  • Botan Ebi - Spot Prawn $9.00

    Yuzu Tobiko, Sudachi, Shiso

  • Ikura Gunkan - Salmon Roe $5.00

    Marinated in Sake Soy, Shiso, Fresh Wasabi

  • Spicy Toro Gunkan $7.00

    Chopped and Tossed with Tempura Flakes and Spicy Mayo

  • Shitake Mushroom $7.00

    Kabayaki, Micro Cilantro and Chives

  • King Trumpet Mushroom $5.00

    Garlic Butter, Shoyu, Truffle Salt

  • Housemade Potato Chip $9.00

    Salmon Belly, Truffle, Lemon Aioli, Micro Cilantro

  • A5 Wagyu - A5 Grade Ribeye $15.00

    Chives, Shallots, and Gold Flakes Truffle, Ponzu and Chives

  • Chocalate Foie Gras with 8 Year Aged Sake

    Dark Chocolate, Kabayaki, Almond

Soto Details

  • From the business

  • Identifies as Asian-owned
  • Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Soto Photos

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Soto Location

Soto

224 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, USA

Soto Reviews

An average rating of ★4.7 from 1086 user reviews.

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