New speakeasy sushi concept debuts Dec. 5 in Rice Village

The restaurateurs behind Hidden Omakase in the Galleria area plan to open the doors of a new speakeasy sushi concept in Rice Village on Dec. 5.

Called Sushi by Hidden, the new eatery will debut at 5216 Morningside Drive, Houston, offering a 30-minute omakase dinner experience, according to a Dec. 1 press release.

The word "omakase" refers to a dining experience that originated in Japan, during which diners allow the chef to determine the courses that are served.

The restaurant will only have room for 10 guests, similar to Hidden Omakase. For each diner, the chef will choose 12 sushi pieces directly at the sushi counter as part of the $60 guided experience.

Sushi by Hidden will be led by Chef Jimmy Kieu and will feature chefs from Hidden Omakase on a rotating basis, according to the release. The menu will change daily depending on market fish.

Upon its opening, Sushi by Hidden will operate on a bring-your-own-liquor basis with a $20 corkage fee for bottles of 720 milliliters and larger, according to the release.