Sushi REV Has Filed Plans for Houston Restaurant
The restaurant will occupy the former site of Pok Pok Po in Midtown.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Dining Out
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Sushi REV has filed plans to open a new location at 3201 Louisiana St. in Houston. The restaurant is set to replace Pok Pok Po, which closed its doors at the site in August 2026.
Why it matters
This expansion brings the California-based sushi brand to Houston for the first time. The move marks a continuation of the brand's growth, as it currently operates two locations in California.
The planned interior remodel for the 3201 Louisiana St. space is estimated to cost $300,000. Sushi REV currently maintains two existing locations in California.
The players
Sushi REV
A restaurant brand that currently operates two locations in California.
Pok Pok Po
A previous restaurant occupant at 3201 Louisiana St. that ceased operations in August 2026.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
The state agency responsible for overseeing the regulatory filings for the proposed restaurant remodel.
The details
Sushi Rev Midtown LLC, the entity behind the new restaurant, filed the official renovation plans with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The project will overhaul the interior space that was previously occupied by Pok Pok Po.
Timeline
Sushi Rev Midtown LLC was formed in April 2026.
Pok Pok Po closed its doors on August 29, 2026.
Construction is projected to begin in December 2026.
Construction is projected to finish in mid-June 2027.
Culture Shift
The arrival of Sushi REV reflects the ongoing trend of out-of-state culinary brands entering the high-traffic Houston Midtown market. This shift highlights how established concepts from California are increasingly looking to diversify their footprint within Texas urban centers.
Residents in Midtown can expect the 3201 Louisiana St. space to remain under construction through mid-June 2027. Once completed, the new location will add another dining option to the neighborhood's restaurant roster.
The takeaway
The transformation of the former Pok Pok Po site signals a significant change for the specific Midtown corner. Locals interested in the new opening should monitor site progress as renovations move toward the projected mid-2027 completion date.
Further reading
For more on the local food scene, browse our guide to Houston Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chron.
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