50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Dallas

“I had the omakase. and was disappointed with the fact there was a heavily fried dish of shrimp and corn that came out mid point of the experience. The sashimi was pretty good but, not too much thought was put into it. Other than the two kind of misteps my overall experience was amazing! the staff was helpful and the flavors were fun! I highly recommend the sesame mousse for dessert and the sea bass melted in your mouth and the soba noodles with the various dipping sauces were to die for ♡“

“Top notch all the way!! From valet to desert. 5⭐️s!!!💗“

“Every dish was cooked to perfection.

It’s on the pricier side, even more expensive than most sushi omakases in Dallas, but the experience was beyond our expectations. I’m currently pregnant, and they were able to switch out the raw dishes for me to cooked alternatives with prior notice when I made the reservation. Chef Otaka steamed the uni in the dishes that he used uni, and he cooked my yakitori skewers a little longer. We really appreciate the attention to detail.

The Korean couple next to us told Chef Otaka they went to Japan recently and got a reservation at a highly sought after yakitori restaurant there, but they thought Mābo’s yakitori was better. Every bite they took, they would say how delicious it was in Korean.

What’s unfortunate, though, is that the 8:30 PM seating was only half full, which was surprising given that the restaurant accommodates just eight guests. Maybe Dallas isn’t ready for yakitori omakase yet, but we felt like we were in Japan. We loved it!“

“What an awesome experience. Amazing food. Will eat here again.“

“Food is outstanding so yummy and fresh as sushi can be.“

“One of the best and high quality sushi I have ever had. Jorge our server also gave the best service I have ever experienced at a restaurant. The general manager is super friendly and attending. The atmosphere is very upscale. Highly recommend this place“

“it's a New York type of Vibe. Small but Quaint!“

“Love this place. Great service, amazing, perfect sushi. Only problem? They don’t take reservations. We went only to be turned away. No sushi for us!“

“Great service and even better sushi.

Get the Ahi Tower. So good.

Management: Smells like your grease traps need to be cleaned. We dined outside, but the restaurant has a bit of a smell.

We will be back regardless.“

“Great local sushi, maki, and INARI spot in Dallas! I had never tried inari before (imagine a sushi roll in a cooked tofu wrap). It was really good! Lots of fun to try creative new dishes, and they were great to share! We really enjoyed our meal and look forward to coming back again!

It’s all bar/ high table seating indoors. Outdoors they have a nice patio with good shade. The tables on the patio are typical height tables and there are also a few lounge chairs to sit in.

Great spot!“

“So yummy, chill, great prices and you HAVE to get the crab rangoons!!!!“

“Absolutely one of the best experiences in my life. This place is about the experience. And the best part, the sushi was magnificent! Fresh, innovative, genius!

The master chef was a delight. Very courteous, respectful. Patiently planning each dish for us to try. Beautifully plated and executed to the fullest. Can't wait to return!“

“Neon Kitten is dope!!! I had the privilege of shooting a recap video for the incredible Shelby Starr with #starrtalent_agency and
@shelbi_veda ‘s birthday party last weekend. We had the lounge area in the back to ourselves and the vibe was perfect. Bartenders were on point and I wasn’t there early enough to partake in dinner but I heard it was fabulous.
Thought I’d throw a few stills from the vid on here and show our appreciation. Thanks Neon Kitten! You made my best friends birthday amazing. Love from @reeledgyproductions. Catch the full video on my IG“

“The bartender Creighton is my absolute favorite!!! Takes care of me and my friends whenever we come in. Service is 10/10, food is always delicious and the atmosphere is a vibe. I usually pop in for HH and always have great convo/time. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.“

“Dear diary, I don’t think words are enough to describe just how delicious this was :) This was real Japanese ramen, rich and flavorful. The noodles were something else entirely, not just regular pasta. They truly delivered on what the menu promised, and it even exceeded my expectations. Thank you, guys, for being so delicious :)))“

“This place is really good! The vibes are solid, the food is great, service is fine and everyone is nice but nothing outstanding (although maybe I’m being critical, they did give me a free sample of a new dish without me asking)! I am a huge fan of the fresh fish + mango combo and the Mango roll did not disappoint! Haven’t found any rolls in the area yet besides Maji that nail the sweet/umami taste like theirs. Fish is fresh which is always important. I don’t remember what other rolls I tried but none of them were bad. Prices are ok, I think fair given the quality of the sushi. I came once with a friend last month and have already been back twice for takeout!“

“My new favorite omakase / sushi place! It is second visit and I brough my friends to catch up and enjoy something new... Every course was full of flavor and picture perfect presentation. Thank you to all the staff who made our dinner so enjoyable. If you can get a seat at the sushi bar, it is even more fun, as you get to see the process and get inspired... :)“

“Amazing dinner and service! Sakmoto and his team deliver the freshest most delicious food & Ryoko & her staff exceed any expectation you may have!“

“We love Sushiya! It’s an intimate restaurant with hands-on service and excellent food! We drive 45 mjn to eat here. We highly recommend then!“

“Great food and awesome service!! Very affordable! Can’t wait to go back .“

“absolutely delicious every time! I suggest getting the proposal roll! 🤤🤤“

“This lace is absolutely awesome!“

“We are not from the area (Brock, TX) & went before attending the Addison Improv. So glad we did! Excellent service & amazing/fresh sushi. We definitely plan to find a reason to make the drive to dine there again!!“

“Hidden gem in Dallas! I have only gotten their poke bowl, but I am always extremely satisfied.

You can order as many of the toppings as you like. Some are an additional surcharge (such as avocado or seaweed salad). This is great! I hate having to choose at poke places.

You fill out a card with your bowl, featuring base, greens, proteins, toppings, sauces, and crunchy extras. My favorite is a combination of white rice with the spring mix. It's so yummy.

The service is nice, and they bring your poke bowl to your table when they are done making it.“

“I stopped by after my appointment, the service is fast and friendly. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. I’ll be back.“

“Shinsei ROCKS! Service, ambiance, delicious. Thank you for making it my top 5 favorite spots in Dallas, Texas“

“Service and food were good. It was a little bit pricier than I expected. I might come back again and try something else on the menu! I loved that the spice level was true spicy! I didn't have to request extra spice.

Parking: Big lot, neighboring businesses close early.“

“I ordered the dragon roll with edemas and miso soup and my husband ordered the Las Vegas Roll and they took out the crab. (which is good bc my husband is allergic) the place is small but very cozy! The staff are very nice and polite. 10/10 recommended :3“

“Delicious “fireside cooking” or Robatayaki in which items of food on skewers are slow-grilled over hot charcoal. Liver, hart, tongue etc. the fresh items, Sashimi and Sushi are excellent as well. Wonderful services from owner and her staff. Sushi chef’s are excellent prepared sushi at the bar. Love cozy atmosphere as well.“

“Of course I had to try the Tuna Tower. When you order out the tower comes deconstructed. I don’t like the tuna scoop. Its color bothered me.
My husband ordered three warm dishes and two cold. We had a good meal exploring new dishes.“

“🍥muy agradable el ambiente“

“The food and service were wonderful!!“

“Great Ramen spot with Japanese accoutrement throughout. I would definitely recommend!“

“Enjoyed the experience and the food!!!“

“Absolutely loved this spot. The setting is super casual but also very chic at the same time. The entrance reminds me of a classic New York style restaurant and the level of food and service do all the talking.

The sashimi and fresh sushi are top quality with little elements of elevated taste. The seared salmon and the red snapper are my absolute favorites and I would highly recommend the Philly style wagyu roll. Subtle but obvious when you taste it.

The Japanese whiskey old fashioned. Was a highlight for me. The infusion of the smoke comes with an amazing creative element that I recommend ordering directly at the bar to watch the creation of those classic cocktail.

Next time I visit I will be sitting at the sushi bar to take in the coordination of the chefs and watch this beautiful artistry of my favorite cuisine on earth.“

“I really wanted to like this place. We got an appetizer, drinks, and 3 rolls. The Crab Dynamite and the mt axiom rolls were really good but we also got the crunchy salmon and it was burnt. We asked to have it taken off the bill and was told no but we could have a to go box and 20% off the one role. Definitely won't be returning.“

“I got the pleasure of eating the salmon bento box and shrimp tempura roll. This was my first visit to this establishment and I am one happy camper! 10/10 (oops, broke the Google review rating scale ?) rating for the atmosphere, food, and staff! Thank you!~“

“This lovely neighborhood spot is my favorite for a deliciously fresh sushi fix. The service is attentive and gracious, the sushi chefs are talented and generous. It is a university park jewel.

Vegetarian options: The vegetarian options are fresh and beautifully presented.“

“This was our first time at the Unbelievable Bowl on Retail road off of Skillman Ave. We loved it. The price of $9.95 for a large bowl is great we got a chicken terreyake bowl the included rice, veggies, and an egg plus the meat. The bowl was a great deal. The customer service was good. I loved the place,food and service. I will e back soon“

“Seriously amazing. The location is as low key as it comes. Small specials board on wall with size 12 font requires an up close look. It’s just cool somehow. 15 seats only too

The quality of ingredients and sublime preparation makes me feel like I’ve been eating fast food sushi / Japanese until now.

Wow“

“Good staff and good food they cook the food in your face“

“I can't say enough about how amazing this food tasted. hands down the best dining experience I've ever had. the presentation was amazing as well.“

“The food is decent, especially the shrimp bento box. At least I don't get a headache from eating here (I'm talking to YOU, Panda Express). Nevertheless it's not authentic japanese food, just like Panda Express is not authentic chinese. Any individual with even a basic knowledge of the Japanese language knows that "sarku" is not a real japanese name. Saruku (サルク) or Sāku (サーク) would be more convincing.I still like it though, and I've been coming here for 2 and a half years (since 2019).“

“I went to this restaurant with a colleague and a business partner. Fawn the owner and head chef came out and offered us some of her amazing cucumber salad and potato sticks (10/10). She also offered us some of her favorite wine (Hall, also 10/10). Her husband Alan was amazing as well and shared with us some of his favorite Japanese whiskey (10/10). Anthony was a great server and I would absolutely recommend asking for him as your server. The atmosphere is amazing and you will have the best time ever. This place is very amazing and it’s going to be the best meal that you can whisk for in Dallas! Again 10/10!!“

“To Daniel M You were a great server and have good recommendations and I didn't realize I didn't tip you appropriately. You still had a great demeanor about it and thanked me anyway and if I wasn't so far I would go back and hook you up. I'm sorry.“

“Top notch all the way!! From valet to desert. 5⭐️s!!!💗“

“Great service! Staff is always friendly! Food is Great!“

“Food was outstanding!! The waitresses were nice! The variety was amazing! Highly recommend!“

“Craving sushi .. all the time and finally got around to it pretty small but good rolls. Also got some noodles super good 8.5/10 and then the show stopper the MANGO CHEESECAKE I’m not joking a 10/10 might come back just for that everything was nice and clean too. Great staff.“

“Started off our meal with “spicy” edamame which wasn’t actually spicy but the flavor was incredible. We had three different sushi rolls and they were all fresh and delicious…highly recommend!“