The original Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar in Rice Village offers the most traditional approach to Japanese cuisine and sushi of all the five restaurants in The Azuma Group. Classical application of fresh, flavorful ingredients makes this location a mainstay for the Village and West University crowd. With Executive Chef Masa Wakatsuki, the restaurant is serving some of the best traditional Japanese food in the city. Masa-San has poured his many years of experience and knowledge into the menu and diners who desire the very tradition and essence of old world Japan will appreciate and cherish the culinary delights he creates. Head sushi chef Takahisa Onisha is known for an infectious spirit and playful interaction with guests as he dishes up superior nigiri, sashimi and maki rolls. This team of Japanese chefs is the last word in authentic Japanese food in Houston. Azuma Kirby has a private dining area upstairs as well as a generously sized private dining room for very special occasions or small private parties.