Texas isn’t a state that’s particularly known for sushi, but the staff at Katy's Kira Sushi are working hard to change that. Starting with the freshest fish available, they prepare a wide selection of rolls and other dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. The staff here is incredibly welcoming and friendly, making this a delightful spot for both experienced sushi eaters and newcomers.

The menu is anchored by traditional Japanese dishes – start with the steamed edamame or the marinated seaweed salad and move into more filling offerings like the tasty thin-sliced seared tuna with ponzu sauce. Kira's sushi rolls are well-assembled. Traditional offerings like futomaki and more Americanized creations like the Victoria’s Secret (spicy tuna topped with whitefish tempura, scallop and special sauce) are very adeptly made. They also make one of the best Mongolian Beef dishes in town if you don’t feel like eating sushi.

Kira Sushi
1830 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 391-8898
http://kirasushikaty.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/kira-sushi-katy

Obviously Texas has no shortage of Mexican cuisine, so a restaurant has to do something special to earn as much love as Chuy’s. Tex-Mex fare is the order of the day here, and the plates are full of flavor. Portion sizes are also proudly enormous, so you’re guaranteed to walk away feeling full.

The first Chuy’s was opened in 1982 in a former barbecue shop in Austin. Over the next three decades, they grew into a powerhouse chain. The décor is as funky as the menu – the walls are festooned with kitschy velvet paintings, hubcaps hang from the ceiling, and each location has a shrine to Elvis Presley. When the time comes to browse the menu, go for the epic burritos (proudly advertised as being “as big as your face”) – they’re hearty and delicious. Other favorites include the stuffed chile rellenos and the tortilla soup. Don’t leave without getting one of their famous margaritas as well!

Chuy’s
21300 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77449
(832) 772-1277
http://www.chuys.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chuys-katy

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