You can have a ho-hum experience at even an authentic and high-quality sushi place like this; it entirely depends on what and how you order. If you opt for a table over the bar, for instance, and order Sushi Combination B, you might as well go to Azuma. You came to Teppay, presumably, for the real deal, so sit at the bar and order the omakase tasting menu. (Call the day before for a more expensive and elaborate omakase.)
Also, ask if the uni is good that day, or if there’s any live scallop, and you’ll be treated to the better stuff on offer, the delicacies that they hate seeing go unappreciated, wasted, and returned by American diners looking perhaps for a more flavorless, generic, and safe sushi experience. But that’s not you, so ask for ankimo (monkfish liver, creamy-dreamy and not as rich as foie gras). The freshest fish here is often flown in directly from Japan several times per week. When available, order the aji (a milder mackerel), filleted right in front of you, then its skeleton deep-fried so you can eat it, too. And don’t stop at fish; on a rainy day, the ramen and udon here goes from good to superlative, and crispy-fried pork katsu is comforting and delicious. Leave the rolls to the lesser places.
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Contrary to many assumption, best sashimi is not completely fresh one (eg just caught), a lot of them actually need to be \"aged\" slightly. It is still fresh but not total fresh, and it is skill that not many people know, and this place is the only one of the two place so far i know in Houston where Sashimi aged properly (the other one is Sasaki).
The main problem is , in busy hours, it will be long to wait food served to you. hence i try to come before busy hours or after that. Another recommendation are grilled Fish type and on hot day, try the Cold Soba.
Nonetheless if your preference Americanized japanese food (such as roll with cheese, etc), do not go to this place. Their rolls is good to my taste but not for most american. Bring or ask your Japanese friend here, and you will understand why this place is very good.