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MF Sushi, Houston: What to Order

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The move at MF Sushi is the omakase, and the seat is the counter. Chef-owner Chris Kinjo builds the run around fish flown in from Tokyo’s Toyosu market, so what to order shifts by the day — but the constants are the otoro nigiri, the sea urchin, and whatever white fish he has aged. Dinner at the counter runs about $185 for the omakase; the a la carte list is the cheaper way in. Since moving to 1401 Binz Street in the Museum District, this is the sushi bar Houston sends its visitors to.

Where to Start

Sit at the counter and let Kinjo lead. MF Sushi is built for omakase, a chef-directed run of nigiri rather than a menu you assemble, and the counter is where the fish is cut to order in front of you. Open with the leaner white fish and work toward the fatty tuna; the tempura and cooked plates are strong, but the nigiri is the reason to book. Our full MF Sushi review scores the counter and keeps it on the Houston dining shortlist.

The Omakase and the Nigiri

Chris Kinjo has cut sushi for more than 35 years, first building a following at MF Sushi in Atlanta before Houston, and the omakase is where that shows. Expect otoro and chutoro nigiri, sea urchin served two ways, and aged madai brushed with nikiri rather than drowned in soy. The counter omakase runs about $185; ordering nigiri a la carte lets you spend less and still eat the same fish. Toyosu deliveries land several times a week, so the run is seasonal by design. For the reservation windows and the counter-versus-table call, see our guide on how to book MF Sushi in Houston.

The Counter and the Bill

The omakase seats a handful at a time, which makes MF Sushi a strong solo dinner in Houston and a good first date where the chef carries the conversation. With sake and the full run, dinner lands at $200 to $260 a head. It sits at the top of the city’s Japanese tables next to Uchi’s Tyson Cole cooking, Kata Robata’s counter and Kanau Sushi, and earns its place on our best sushi worldwide and Japanese restaurants indexes. The address is 1401 Binz Street, in the Museum District.

Not for a big group, a set budget, or a vegetarian — the omakase seats a handful at the counter, runs about $185 before sake, and is built almost entirely on raw fish.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should you order at MF Sushi in Houston?

Order the omakase and sit at the counter. Chef Chris Kinjo directs a run of nigiri built on fish flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu market, so the exact list changes daily, but the otoro and chutoro tuna, the sea urchin and the aged white fish are the constants. If the omakase is beyond the budget, order nigiri a la carte from the same case. Save the tempura and cooked plates for the edges of the meal.

How much does the omakase at MF Sushi cost?

The counter omakase runs about 185 dollars per person before drinks, tax and tip. Ordering nigiri a la carte is the cheaper route and draws from the same fish. With sake and the full chef-directed run, plan on 200 to 260 dollars a head. That is top-tier sushi pricing for Houston, and the counter, where Kinjo cuts to order, is the seat worth booking over a table in the dining room.

Does MF Sushi take omakase reservations?

Yes. MF Sushi runs omakase on set evenings and seats it at the counter, so booking ahead is essential rather than optional. The dining room takes a la carte, but the chef-directed run is the reason most people come. For the exact reservation windows, the counter-versus-table decision and how far ahead to book, see our guide on how to book MF Sushi in Houston.

Who is the chef at MF Sushi?

Chris Kinjo is the chef-owner, with more than 35 years cutting sushi. He built an early reputation at MF Sushi in Atlanta before the Houston room, now at 1401 Binz Street in the Museum District. His omakase leans on daily Toyosu market imports and restrained seasoning, brushing nigiri with nikiri rather than serving soy on the side. See our Houston dining guide for where MF Sushi sits among the city's best tables.

Is MF Sushi good for a date?

Yes, especially at the counter. Facing the chef, an omakase turns the meal into a guided run where Kinjo sets the pace and the conversation, which suits a first date or an anniversary better than a loud group. It is less suited to a party of six. See our sushi index for the wider category and our Japanese restaurants list for peers. Book the counter and let the chef lead.