Houston Michelin sushi hit by SUV

Hidden Omakase, a Michelin-recognized sushi restaurant near Houston’s Galleria, was damaged on Monday after an SUV crashed through the front of the business, according to local reports. KHOU reported the crash caused major damage to the dining room and chef’s counter at the restaurant on West Alabama. Chron reported the restaurant, at 5353 W. Alabama St., said it was temporarily pausing operations while repairs are made. Local reports published by Tuesday did not list any major injuries. ### Which restaurant was hit, and where is it? Hidden Omakase was identified by KHOU, Chron and the Houston Business Journal as the restaurant struck by the SUV. The restaurant is near the Galleria in Houston, and Chron listed its address as 5353 W. Alabama St. The Michelin Guide’s first Texas guide recognized Houston restaurants in several categories, including stars, Bib Gourmand and recommended listings, according to a Houston Chronicle guide to Michelin-recognized Houston restaurants. (khou.com) Hidden Omakase was described in local coverage of the crash as Michelin-recognized or Michelin-rated. ### What do the reports say about the damage? (bizjournals.com) KHOU reported the SUV crashed through the front of the business and caused major damage to the dining room and chef’s counter. Images circulated in local media and on social media showed shattered glass, damaged furniture and debris inside the restaurant. (houstonchronicle.com) Chron reported the vehicle drove straight through the restaurant’s windows, leaving enough damage for the restaurant to announce a temporary closure. The Houston Business Journal said the business was facing an uncertain future after the crash. ### Were there injuries or a police response? KHOU reported that no one had major injuries in the crash. The preliminary social posts that drew attention to the incident said police responded at the scene, and local reporting published by Tuesday did not indicate a death or serious-injury update. (khou.com) The Houston Police Department’s public news releases page was available Tuesday, but a detailed department release about the restaurant crash was not immediately visible there in the material reviewed. (chron.com) ### How has the restaurant responded? Hidden Omakase said it was temporarily pausing operations, according to Chron’s report. The report did not give a reopening date. (khou.com) The Houston Business Journal said the restaurant’s future was uncertain after the SUV went through the storefront. KHOU’s report, published late Monday and updated that night, also did not provide a timeline for inspections or reopening. (houstontx.gov) ### What should diners watch for next? Tuesday’s local reports pointed readers to the restaurant’s own channels for updates on operations, while news outlets continued to identify the site as closed for repairs. (chron.com) Chron said the restaurant had already announced the temporary pause in a social media post. As of Tuesday, May 19, the next concrete step was the restaurant’s repair and reopening process at 5353 W. (bizjournals.com) Alabama St., with any timetable expected to come from Hidden Omakase or follow-up local reporting. (chron.com)