Aji Izakaya

Aji Izakaya is a 2,800 sq ft new restaurant under development at 1025 Texas Heritage Parkway, Suite 190, in Houston, TX 77494. The project involves the first-time interior build-out of the space, with an estimated construction cost of $450,000. This investment equates to $161 per square foot for the renovation work.

The development is registered with TDLR under the owner of record A-L-L 139 Pederson Road/I-10. The filing indicates that construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, following a registration date of July 2026. The project is in the plan review phase, with completion targeted for June 2027. This timeline represents a build window of 243 days from start to finish.

Financial and Market Context

Within Waller County, this project’s estimated cost of $450,000 sits in the bottom quarter of new construction filings. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $1,200,000, making this development significantly more affordable in terms of total expenditure. However, the cost per square foot is higher than the county median. While the median new construction project in Waller County costs $75 per square foot, Aji Izakaya is projected at $161 per square foot.

The site is located in ZIP code 77494, an area with a population of approximately 130,920 residents. Census data for this region indicates a median household income of $144,444 and a median owner-occupied home value of $420,100. The housing stock in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, reflecting a stable residential community surrounding the commercial development.

This designation suggests the location is not subject to the strictest flood insurance requirements associated with high-risk zones. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, with Amelia Y C Lee serving as the registered accessibility specialist.