I read a few reviews stating that Yume has some of the best sushi in Houston and that the food is really good… It’s hard to tell if that is sarcasm, purchased reviews, or sincere. It’s not the worst airport food I’ve had but it’s far from the best even to airport standards. From the decor and outward appearance, I assumed Yume would be at least decent but I was disappointed. First off, the service is so bad. I should’ve known when you have to tip when submitting your order via QR code link that the service was going to be bad but I wasn’t expecting to not even get water and to be ignored completely after my food being delivered. The employees were too busy having fun with each other and actively avoiding customers. The person who seemed like the manager was just walking around to other restaurants and fooling around there too taking all the time in the world. The food is mediocre at best. The miso soup tastes like it came straight from a packet. The mushrooms in it were completely raw and cold. Green onions tasted like straight up soap. The brisket fried rice wasn’t too bad and the portion was massive but it was really bland and just tasted like everything got thrown together. I understand that choices are slim at an airport but maybe just go to some fast food spot. You’ll get more service there at least.
Yume
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I read a few reviews stating that Yume has some of the best sushi in Houston and that the food is really good… It’s hard to tell if that is sarcasm, purchased reviews, or sincere. It’s not the worst airport food I’ve had but it’s far from the best even to airport standards. From the decor and outward appearance, I assumed Yume would be at least decent but I was disappointed. First off, the service is so bad. I should’ve known when you have to tip when submitting your order via QR code link that the service was going to be bad but I wasn’t expecting to not even get water and to be ignored completely after my food being delivered. The employees were too busy having fun with each other and actively avoiding customers. The person who seemed like the manager was just walking around to other restaurants and fooling around there too taking all the time in the world. The food is mediocre at best. The miso soup tastes like it came straight from a packet. The mushrooms in it were completely raw and cold. Green onions tasted like straight up soap. The brisket fried rice wasn’t too bad and the portion was massive but it was really bland and just tasted like everything got thrown together. I understand that choices are slim at an airport but maybe just go to some fast food spot. You’ll get more service there at least.
The place is nice and has a pleasant atmosphere. You can tell they have a large, well-designed bar, and the space itself is inviting if you just want to sit down for a drink. Unfortunately, the food was not good. I ordered the buffalo chicken egg rolls and they were really bad. I also ordered a chicken katsu bowl with cabbage, white rice, and fried chicken. The rice was very dry and lacked flavor. I ate the food because I had already ordered it, but I did not enjoy it. One important thing to know: you have to pay before receiving your food, so if you don’t like it or want to return it, that’s not really an option. Overall, I do not recommend this place for food. Maybe okay for drinks only, but the food is not worth it.
The place is nice and has a pleasant atmosphere. You can tell they have a large, well-designed bar, and the space itself is inviting if you just want to sit down for a drink. Unfortunately, the food was not good. I ordered the buffalo chicken egg rolls and they were really bad. I also ordered a chicken katsu bowl with cabbage, white rice, and fried chicken. The rice was very dry and lacked flavor. I ate the food because I had already ordered it, but I did not enjoy it. One important thing to know: you have to pay before receiving your food, so if you don’t like it or want to return it, that’s not really an option. Overall, I do not recommend this place for food. Maybe okay for drinks only, but the food is not worth it.
This place is extraordinarily overpriced for the portion you get. $28 for a bowl with rice and the smallest portion of chicken and peppers. My partner also got a bowl and he had double the rice, but just 4 pieces of tofu that we had paid extra for. The presentation was also pretty messy. Sauce all over the outside of the bowls. The only thing that saved this place was that the flavors were pretty good. Our edamame appetizer came after we had finished our entrees too. The bowl the edamame came in had random specs of other food in it - not just salt - it was clear there was some cross contamination happening. And there was a lag between me and my partner getting our meals. I would just get a grab and go sandwich next time :/ the waitress who came to take our order was really nice at least. Spent $95 on two bowls, edamame, 1 beer, and 1 non alcoholic drink.