Signature Sushi

The House Specialties

A closer look at the rolls and nigiri KIMOTO regulars come back for. Each is a small composition — fish, rice, sauce, and technique — designed to be eaten in one bite.

The Philosophy

Fish First, Garnish Last

A great roll doesn't need ten ingredients — it needs one or two that do the heavy lifting, supported by rice seasoned with intent. These are the plates our sushi chefs are proudest of.

KIMOTO signature specialty roll

Kimoto Special

Spicy tuna and avocado rolled inside, topped with seared salmon, torched unagi glaze, micro cilantro, and crisped shallot.

Torched nigiri close-up

Aburi Nigiri Trio

Three flame-kissed nigiri — salmon with yuzu-miso, tuna with black garlic, hamachi with jalapeño ponzu.

Rainbow roll arrangement

Houston Rainbow

California roll base layered with five fish of the day, finished with white balsamic pearls and a light shoyu glaze.

Dragon roll with avocado scales

Westheimer Dragon

Tempura shrimp and crab inside; avocado-scale top, eel glaze, sesame, tobiko.

Spicy tuna and crunchy topping roll

Volcano Special

Baked on top — spicy scallop and snow crab gratinated with house mayo over a California roll base.

Sashimi plate arrangement

Chef's Sashimi Board

A rotating selection of eight cuts from today's delivery — the simplest and purest way to taste the fish program.

Citrus-topped specialty roll

Yuzu Blossom

Cucumber-wrapped (no rice outside) with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, and candied yuzu peel.

Hand roll assortment

Temaki Trio

Three crisp nori hand rolls — negi-toro, spicy salmon with cucumber, and blue crab with avocado.

Premium nigiri selection

Omakase Nigiri

The chef chooses — 10 pieces of seasonal nigiri at market availability. Available à la carte.

Chef preparing nigiri behind the sushi bar
At the Bar

Reserve a Seat at the Sushi Counter

Counter seats put you directly across from the sushi chefs. Ask questions, request off-menu cuts, and watch every piece being made. It's the best way to experience signature sushi at KIMOTO.

Bar seats are first-come, first-served — we hold a small block for walk-ins every night, and the rest is reservable through our booking partner.

Reserve a Bar Seat