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Azuma Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to Azuma, a culinary gem nestled in Houston, TX, that brings the rich flavors of Japanese cuisine to life. Located at 5600 Kirby Dr, this restaurant's menu is a delightful fusion of tradition and modernity, showcasing an array of meticulously crafted dishes that are both artful and satisfying.

One of the highlights here is the sushi selection, particularly the creative rolls like the Philadelphia Roll and the Crunch Roll, which features shrimp tempura paired with spicy mayonnaise. Each bite is a journey through well-balanced flavors, complemented by fresh, high-quality seafood. The Omakase experience, led by Chef Diego, elevates the dining experience, presenting a curated selection of appetizers, sushi, and sashimi that are as visually stunning as they are delicious.

Don’t miss the Asari Miso Soup and the innovative Tuna Tartare, served with crispy wonton chips, creating a delightful contrast in texture. The Azuma House Salad adds a fresh note, filled with vibrant vegetables and a dash of creativity.

Overall, Azuma promises an elevated dining experience marked by attentiveness, atmosphere, and superb quality. Whether you’re indulging in their robata dishes or enjoying a fresh sushi selection, each plate offers a taste of Japan that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

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Seafood Robata

Tiger Shrimp Robata

With salt and pepper seasoning. Two skewers.

Hamachi Kama Robata

Grilled Yellowtail Collar, with seasoning. One piece.

Squid Robata

With seasoning. Two skewers.

Alaskan Black Cod Robata

With miso marinade. One piece.

Norwegian Fatty Mackerel Robata

Tare or shio. Two skewers.

Yellowtail Robata

With yakitori sauce. Two skewers.

Salmon Robata

With yakitori sauce. Two skewers.

Sushi/Sashmi Combinations

Premium Chirashi

Ten kinds of premium sashimi over sushi rice. O-toro (fatty tuna), Chu-toro, Kinmedai (Japanese golden-eye snapper) Madai etc

Azuma Sushi Combination

Tuna, salmon, Japanese red snapper, unagi, white tuna, and with a California roll.

West U Combination

Ten pieces of nigiri with a California roll.

Azuma Prime Sushi Combo

10 Pieces of premium nigiri w/ a Toro Ikura Roll

Azuma Sushi Set For 2

The perfect set meal for sushi lovers! Includes dinner for 2 people 2 miso soups 1 edamame soy beans appetizer 2 tuna 2 salmon 2 hamachi yellowtail 2 madai japanese snapper 2 kanpachi amberjack 2 chu-toro fatty tuna 2 kin medai - golden eye snapper 1 Toro Ikura Roll (8pcs) 1 tuna roll (6pcs) 2 housemade tamagoyaki

Roll Combination

Azuma Roll, Red Devil Roll, Shrimp and Avocado Roll.

Sashimi Creations

Tuna, Peppercorn Salmon, Yellowtail sashimi With house made special dipping sauces

Sashimi Beginnings

Tuna, salmon, and Japanese snapper sashimi.

Special Roll Combo Platter #2

A great variety of some of our most favorite rolls ( 6 rolls ) Azuma Roll Crazy Irishman Sunshine Roll Nami Roll Philadelphia Roll Koi Roll

Special Roll Combo Platter #1

A variety of our top selling special rolls (9 signature rolls) Lobster Roll Crazy Irishman Toro Ikura Roll West U Roll Koi Roll Caterpillar Roll Anime Roll Sumo Roll Nami Roll

Chef’s Choice Sashimi

Vegetarian Combination

Six pieces of vegetable nigiri with vegetable roll.

Sushi Deluxe Combo 4-5ppl

Serves 4-5 People A selection of our best Signature Rolls! Koi Roll, Ocean Roll, Futomaki Roll, Hamachilli Roll, Tiger Eye Roll, Tokyo Roll, Sunshine Roll, Red Devil Roll, Crazy Roll 4pcs nigiri sushi each of, Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Ebi Large order of lightly salted Edamame 4 Miso Soups

Combinations Robata

Robata Combo 6 Kinds

Gesso squid, tiger shrimp, pork belly with negi, Angus NY strip, shiitake mushroom and shishito peppers

Vegetable Robata Combo 3 Kinds

Shishito pepper with seasoning, shiitake mushroom with ponzu sauce, and sweet corn with yakitori sauce.

Robata Combo 10 Kinds

Chicken breast with negi, chicken thigh with negi, Angus NY strip, tiger shrimp, pork belly, Alaskan cod, shiitake mushroom, shishito, yellowtail with negi, and premium fatty tuna with negi.

Cold

Hama Chili App

Thinly sliced yellowtail with spicy ponzu, diced chilies, chili powder, and micro greens.

Chuka Salad

Marinated seaweed salad.

Azuma House Salad

Mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, avocado, asparagus, and kaiware.

Azuma Spring Roll

Shrimp tempura, peppercorn tuna, mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, and wrapped in rice.

Kanpachi And Foie Gras

Baby yellowtail, foie gras, Asian pear jam, and cilantro.

Tuna Tartare

Tuna, mango, avocado, mas ago, yuzu sauce, Chilli sauce, and cilantro. Served with wonton chips.

Seafood Ceviche

King crab, tuna, salmon, shrimp, octopus, whitefish, cilantro, masago, green onion, and wonton.

Seared Peppercorn Tuna Salad

Peppercorn tuna, mixed greens, cherry tomatoe, avocado, cucumber, and asparagus.

Sunomono Moriawase

Shrimp, octopus, and crabstick in a cucumber salad.

Seared Scallop Foie Gras Appetizer

Seared Scallops topped with Foie Gras, Hawaiian rock salt, truffle oil, ponzu, micro greens.

Sea Bass Usuzukuri

Thinly sliced striped bass, ponzu, garlic oil, cilantro, Himalayan sea salt, and lemon zest.

Yuzu Salmon Carpaccio

Fresh Salmon, yuzu juice, olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, cauliflower puree.

Vegetable Robata

Eggplant Robata

With sweet miso glaze. Two skewers.

King Oyster Mushroom Robata

With yakitori sauce. Two skewers.

Shiitake Mushroom Robata

With ponzu sauce. Two skewers.

Shishito Pepper Robata

With seasoning. Two skewers.

Sweet Corn Robata

With yakitori sauce. Two skewers.

Fresh Tofu Robata

With miso sauce. Two skewers.

Tokyo Negi Robata

With seasoning. Two skewers.

Meat Robata

Angus New York Strip Robata

With yakitori sauce. Two skewers.

Texas Kobe Akaushi Robata

One skewer Texas Kobe Beef With yakitori sauce.

Organic Chicken Thigh

With negi (taro or shio). Two skewers.

Organic Chicken Breast

With negi (taro or shio). Two skewers.

Berkshire Pork Belly Robata

With negi and yakitori sauce. Two skewers.

Beef Tongue Robata

With yakitori sauce.

Hot

Gyoza

Pan fried pork dumplings with ponzu.

Edamame

Lightly salted blanched soybeans.

Crispy Duck Roll

Grilled duck, leeks, cucumber, spring mix, wrapped with pan fried pancake, rice paper, spicy chili miso.

Spicy Garlic Edamame

Steamed soybeans tossed in fried garlic

Chicken Karaage

Japanese style organic dark meat crispy chicken bites.

Ebi Tempura

Tempura of shrimp, yellow onion, shiitake mushroom, pumpkin, okra, and sweet potato.

Agedashi Tofu

Crispy tofu tossed with bonito flakes in a rich soy broth.

Yasai Tempura

Tempura of eggplant, yellow onion, shiitake mushroom, pumpkin, okra, and sweet potato.

Fried Calamari

Lightly flashed fried squid with dipping sauce.

Whole Squid

Grilled whole squid with spicy miso and ginger soy sauce.

Yawaragani

Fried soft shell crab on asian greens.

Hamachi Kama

Grilled Yellowtail Collar/Neck Served with Ponzu

Chilean Sea Bass Gomoku

Lightly fried Chilean seabass, shiitake, enoki mushrooms, snow peas, carrot, and green onions.

Grilled Saba

Grilled mackerel, panko, olive oil, and shishito pepper.

Sides / Sauces

Spicy Mayo

Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce

Side Steam Rice

Steam Rice Side

Ponzu Sauce

Side of Ponzu Sauce

Eel Sauce

Eel Unagi Sauce

Side Sushi Rice

Vineagar Sushi Rice

Hand Roll (Temaki)

Spicy Tuna Hand Roll

Spider Hand Roll

Soft shell crab, cucumber, kaiware, mayonnaise, and masago.

Yellowtail Hand Roll

Salmon Hand Roll

Cali With Crabstick Hand Roll

Avocado, cucumber, and kani.

Spicy Chopped Scallop Hand Roll

Spicy Salmon Hand Roll

Salmon Skin Hand Roll

Handroll Kit For 2

Why do we love these? Because the nori stays crisp! Do it yourself handroll kit includes ingredients for 10 handrolls Seasoned sushi rice 10 nori salmon, tuna, yellowtail,spicy tuna, kani, avocado, kaiware, cucumber, masago, sesame seeds, wasabi/ginger, soy

Rock & Roll Hand Roll

Shrimp tempura, cucumber, kaiware, mayonnaise, and masago.

Cucumber Hand Roll

Tuna Hand Roll

Avocado Hand Roll

Premium Handroll Kit For 2

Why do we love these? Because the nori seaweed paper stays Crisp! Do it yourself handroll kit includes ingredients for 10 handrolls with premium fish Seasoned sushi rice 10 nori O-Tory fatty tuna Uni - sea urchin Chu-toro negi Bluefin akami tuna Hamachi yellowtail New Zealand King Salmon Avocado, kaiware, cucumber, side masage, sesame seeds, ginger/wasabi soy Substitutions if possible, have an additional charge*

Philadelphia Hand Roll

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and avocado.

Unagi Hand Roll

Handroll Kit For 4

Why do we love there? Because the nori stays crisp! Do it youself handroll kit includes ingredients for 20 handrolls Seasoned sushi rice 20 nori Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, ebi spicy chopped scallop, avocado, kaiware, cucumber, masago, sesame seeds Ginger/ wasabi, soy

Shrimp And Avocado Hand Roll

Asparagus Hand Roll

Boston Hand Roll

Tuna, avocado, mix greens, kani, and masago.

Nigiri

Salmon Nigiri

Two pieces.

Yellow Tail Nigiri

Two pieces.

Fresh Water Eel Nigiri

Two pieces.

New Zealand King Salmon

2 pieces nigiri over rice

Tuna Nigiri

Two pieces.

Salmon Roe Nigiri

Two pieces.

Egg Omelette Nigiri

Two pieces.

Amberjack Kanpachi Sushi

Amberjack Kanpachi sushi 2 Pieces nigiri over rice

O-Toro Nigiri

One piece per order

Pepper Salmon Nigiri

two pieces nigiri over rice

Pepper Tuna Nigiri

Two pieces.

Spicy Chopped Scallop Nigiri

Two pieces.

Japanese Snapper Nigiri

Two pieces.

Smelt Egg Nigiri

Two pieces.

Flying Fish Egg Nigiri

Two pieces.

Crab Stick Nigiri

Two pieces.

Scallop Nigiri

Two pieces.

Shrimp Nigiri

Two pieces.

Smoked Salmon Nigiri

Two pieces.

Sweet Shrimp Nigiri

Two pieces.

Mackerel Nigiri

Two pieces.

Squid Nigiri

Two pieces.

Tofu Skin Nigiri

Two pieces.

Octopus Nigiri

Two pieces.

White Tuna Nigiri

Two pieces.

Fresh Wasabi Nigiri

Two pieces.

Specialities

Pork Belly Don

4-Hour Braised pork belly over garlic sticky rice, w/ assorted picked radishes.

Azuma Beef

Angus New York strip simmering in iron konro.

Wasabi Braised American Kobe

12 hour braised wagyu beef short ribs, sake, wasabi, and mirin.

Pan Seared Chicken

Organic chicken thigh, mushroom, Tokyo negi, garlic, and shishito pepper, served w/ rice

Hot Rock Beef

Sliced Angus New York strip served to cook on a hot rock with special dipping sauces.

Chilean Sea Bass Entree

Pan seared Chilean sea bass, lotus, ginger, and Chilli pepper, served w/ rice

Hot Rock Kobe

Sliced American kobe beef served to cook on a hot rock with special dipping sauces.

Seafood And Sake

Salmon, shrimp, manila clams over grilled rice with enoki mushroom, garlic, and sake broth.

Shio Ramen

Pork Belly, wakame, scallions, fishcake, shiitake mushrooms, egg

Duck Ramen

Grilled duck breast, wakame, scallions, fishcake, shiitake mushrooms, egg

Take-out Specials

Azuma Sushi Set For 2

The perfect set meal for sushi lovers! Includes dinner for 2 people 2 miso soups 1 edamame soy beans appetizer 2 tuna 2 salmon 2 hamachi yellowtail 2 madai japanese snapper 2 kanpachi amberjack 2 chu-toro fatty tuna 2 kin medai - golden eye snapper 1 Toro Ikura Roll (8pcs) 1 tuna roll (6pcs) 2 housemade tamagoyaki

Special Roll Combo Platter #1

A variety of our top selling special rolls (9 signature rolls) Lobster Roll Crazy Irishman Toro Ikura Roll West U Roll Koi Roll Caterpillar Roll Anime Roll Sumo Roll Nami Roll

Special Roll Combo Platter #2

A great variety of some of our most favorite rolls ( 6 rolls ) Azuma Roll Crazy Irishman Sunshine Roll Nami Roll Philadelphia Roll Koi Roll

Handroll Kit For 2

Why do we love these? Because the nori stays crisp! Do it yourself handroll kit includes ingredients for 10 handrolls Seasoned sushi rice 10 nori salmon, tuna, yellowtail,spicy tuna, kani, avocado, kaiware, cucumber, masago, sesame seeds, wasabi/ginger, soy

Premium Handroll Kit For 2

Why do we love these? Because the nori seaweed paper stays Crisp! Do it yourself handroll kit includes ingredients for 10 handrolls with premium fish Seasoned sushi rice 10 nori O-Tory fatty tuna Uni - sea urchin Chu-toro negi Bluefin akami tuna Hamachi yellowtail New Zealand King Salmon Avocado, kaiware, cucumber, side masage, sesame seeds, ginger/wasabi soy Substitutions if possible, have an additional charge*

Beef Bowl

Soy marinated sliced Angus Beef, broccolini, sweet carrots, over steamed white rice

Sushi Deluxe Combo 4-5ppl

Serves 4-5 People A selection of our best Signature Rolls! Koi Roll, Ocean Roll, Futomaki Roll, Hamachilli Roll, Tiger Eye Roll, Tokyo Roll, Sunshine Roll, Red Devil Roll, Crazy Roll 4pcs nigiri sushi each of, Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Ebi Large order of lightly salted Edamame 4 Miso Soups

Pork Belly Don

4-Hour Braised pork belly over garlic sticky rice, w/ assorted picked radishes.

Handroll Kit For 4

Why do we love there? Because the nori stays crisp! Do it youself handroll kit includes ingredients for 20 handrolls Seasoned sushi rice 20 nori Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, ebi spicy chopped scallop, avocado, kaiware, cucumber, masago, sesame seeds Ginger/ wasabi, soy

Soups

Miso Shiru

Traditional Japanese soybean broth.

Asari Miso Soup

Fresh manila clam miso broth.

Osumashi

Shrimp, manila clam, wakame seaweed, tofu, and green onion.

Shio Ramen

Pork Belly, wakame, scallions, fishcake, shiitake mushrooms, egg

Duck Ramen

Grilled duck breast, wakame, scallions, fishcake, shiitake mushrooms, egg

Speciality Rolls

Crazy Irishman Roll

Salmon, tuna, avocado, green soybean paper, flash fried, masago, spicy mayonnaise, unagi sauce, and green onion.

Hama Chili Roll

Shrimp tempura, avocado, sprouts topped with yellowtail, Thai chilies, micro cilantro, garlic oil, and ponzu.

Red Devil Roll

Shrimp tempura, kani kama, green onion, shichimi, Chili oil, and spicy mayonnaise.

Azuma Roll

Tuna, salmon, white fish, avocado, chili oil, shichimi, sriracha, and soybean paper.

Koi Roll

Spicy tuna, topped with salmon, and avocado.

Tokyo Roll

Spicy yellowtail, green bean tempura topped with peppercorn tuna, serrano peppers, ponzu, and sriracha sauce.

Nami Roll

Tuna, mango, jalapeno, crunch, topped with avocado, scallop, mayonnaise, and thin slice lemon.

Ocean Roll

Tempura asparagus, spicy tuna, cucumber, topped with peppercorn salmon, jalapeno, roasted garlic.

Sunshine Roll

Salmon, avocado, asparagus, mango, and pink soy paper.

Naruto Roll

King crab, shrimp tempura, avocado, yamagobo, mango, cucumber wrap, wasabi yuzu, no rice.

Kamikaze Roll

Shrimp, cream cheese, jalapeno, asparagus topped with salmon, tuna, white fish, mayonnaise, and tobiko.

Sumo Roll

Shrimp tempura, kani kama, avocado, masago, asparagus, cucumber, kaiware, mayonnaise, and soybean paper topped with unagi sauce.

Lobster Roll

Anime Roll

Fried calamari, cucumber topped with shrimp avocado, masago, green onion, mayonnaise, and unagi sauce.

Samurai Roll

Fried oyster, jalapeno, shiso leaf topped with smoked salmon, mayonnaise, and sriracha.

Sashimi Roll

Rainbow Roll

Mixed sashimi on top of a California Roll!

Sashimi

Salmon Sashimi

Three pieces.

O-Toro Sashimi

Three pieces of Blue Fin Fatty Tuna Sashimi, no rice

Yellow Tail Sashimi

Three pieces.

Tuna Sashimi

Three pieces.

Japanese Snapper Sashimi

Three pieces.

Pepper Tuna Sashimi

Three pieces.

Smoked Salmon Sashimi

Three pieces.

Salmon Roe Sashimi

Three pieces.

White Tuna Sashimi

Three pieces.

New Zealand King Salmon Sashimi

3 pieces

Octopus Sashimi

Three pieces.

Mackerel Sashimi

Three pieces.

Smelt Egg Sashimi

Three pieces.

Fresh Water Eel Sashimi

Three pieces.

Scallop Sashimi

Three pieces.

Spicy Chopped Scallop Sashimi

Three pieces.

Surf Clam Sashimi

Squid Sashimi

Three pieces.

Sweet Shrimp Sashimi

Three pieces.

Shrimp Sashimi

Three pieces.

Crab Stick Sashimi

Three pieces.

Flying Fish Egg Sashimi

Three pieces.

Pepper Salmon Sashimi

3 pieces

Rolls (Maki)

Spicy Tuna Roll

Crunch Roll

Shrimp tempura and spicy mayonnaise with chili oil, shichimi, and crunch.

Salmon Avocado Roll

Salmon Avocado Roll

Philadelphia Roll

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and avocado.

Spicy Salmon Roll

Yellowtail Roll

Crazy Roll

Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, cucumbers, kaiware, and mayonnaise wrapped in soy paper.

Avocado Roll

Rock And Roll

Shrimp tempura, cucumber, kaiware, mayonnaise, and masago.

Cali With Crabstick Roll

Avocado, cucumber, and kani.

Spider Roll

Soft shell crab, cucumber, kaiware, mayonnaise, and masago.

Spicy Chopped Scallop Roll

Chopped Scallop mixed with mayo and masago 8 pc roll

Salmon Roll

Tuna Roll

Shrimp And Avocado Roll

Caterpillar Roll

Fresh water eel and cucumbers. Topped with avocado, eel sauce, shrimp decor, and sesame.

Unagi Roll

Boston Roll

Tuna, avocado, mix greens, kani, and masago.

Cucumber Roll

Phoenix Roll

White fish tempura with eel sauce and sesame seeds.

Scallop Roll

Salmon Skin Roll

Asparagus Roll

Rainbow Roll

Mixed sashimi on top of a California Roll!

Traditional

Combo Fried Rice

Azuma Fried Rice with chicken, beef, and shrimp

Yaki Udon

Stir fried udon noodles with chicken, vegetables, and topped with pickled ginger.

Chicken Katsu

Breaded organic chicken breast, panko, Asian greens, and lemon.

Yaki Soba

Stir fried egg noodles with chicken, vegetable, and topped pickled ginger.

Beef Bowl

Soy marinated sliced Angus Beef, broccolini, sweet carrots, over steamed white rice

Vegetable Tempura

Assorted vegetable tempura in a delicate batter.

Katsudon

Breaded Berkshire pork cutlet with egg over rice.

Shrimp Tempura

Tempura of shrimp and vegetables in a delicate batter.

Tempura Udon

Udon noodle soup with mushroom, fish cake, and shrimp tempura.

Unaju

Grilled sweet fresh water eel served on a bed of rice.

Ten Don

Shrimp tempura over rice.

Pork Katsu

Breaded Berkshire pork, panko, Asian greens, and lemon.

Sobameshi

Japanese style fried rice and egg noodle with your choice of shrimp, chicken, or beef.

Cha Soba

Japanese cold green tea noodles with traditional dipping sauce.

Seafood Nabeyaki Udon

Udon noodle soup with shrimp, squid, fish cake, white fish, manila clam spinach, and shiitake mushroom poachad egg.

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