The brand is chef Manabu Horiuchi, nicknamed chef Hori, and partner Yun Cheng’s second venture after opening Kata Robata Sushi + Grill in Upper Kirby in 2009.
According to an announcement made via Kata Robata’s Facebook page on Jan. 10, Hori’s goal for Katami—which translates to “gift” or “keepsake”—is to showcase fresh Japanese cuisine daily with sushi at the forefront.
“I will share my first love—sushi—as a gift and a show of gratitude to my adopted city of Houston where I’ve made my home and built a career,” Hori said in the post.
The restaurant will be housed in the space formerly held by Vincent’s on West Dallas between Montrose Boulevard and Dunlavy Street.
www.katamihouston.com
