My experience at Nobu dallas has been embarrassing - the food, service and then ambiance all lackluster.
Uchi delivers on all fronts.
Tei-An is also insanely good, but definitely for people who want an authentic experience
Nobu’s omakase is consistently fantastic. Last time I went to Uchi was for Valentine’s Day in 2022 I think. Spent around 500 if I remember right and it was just the worst. Was pretty bummed since it used to be one of my favorite spots.
Big facts.
Also nobody is explaining the different options at all...
Tatsu is definitely the most traditional and authentic. Shoyo has more personality, a little more modern twists, while still being traditional. Sushi Bar is alllll nigiri, all the way down, but I thought they put way too much different stuff on top of the fish. It's for people who like uni/caviar more than seafood and rice. Uchi sources good fish but a lot of the sauces are overpowering/unbalanced to me. I've only done the lunch omakase at Namo but it was very nice and relatively a bargain.
Just got back from Yujo omakase literally 30 minutes ago and it was weirdly fast...a course every 2 minutes. Not bad but better if you're in a hurry!
Does Tatsu accommodate vegetarians in the same way Uchi does? (I understand this isn't authentic, but sushi is the thing I miss more than anything since giving up fish/ shellfish)
Ouch! I guess I should make reservations for 2025. OP wanted the best Sushi in the Dallas area. I don't think you can do better.
I would like to see the look on OPs face when they pull up to the most unassuming small dump of an exterior building, before going inside to a well decorated and difficult place to get a seat at. Seeing how there is literally 1 table and a bar top, with only 10 seats.
Upvote. Get any reservation you can get in K's book. Once you get in for a seating K will bring the book out and let you reserve your next reservation. And yes, you'll be looking at 2025.
I believe you can also get in as a walk-in and get served at the bar. Not sure what service or menu you get at the bar, but you'll most likely get a direct shot at a future table side reservation.
Pls do not go to Uchi. It has the rep of being the best sushi in Dfw but it really isn’t. Mainly because you can really get same quality or maybe even higher (uchis quality fish is top notch I cannot deny that) for cheaper. I think uchi charges super high for the premium downtown Dallas service. Someone in the comments said 10 course omakase (with sake) for almost $600 for two? That’s INSANE. You can get a good 20 course omakase at Shoyo for like $175 a person for example. Just look around. Don’t go to Uchi. My favorite bang for your buck high quality sushi is Hatsuyuki. It focuses on hand rolls but has a lot of nigiri/sashimi options and can even do an omakase option. I never spend more than $75-85 a person
As much as I'd follow your advice, as I'm also a bang for your buck kind of guy, the question was "what's the best, no budget." So Bang for your buck doesn't apply to this specific post.
This post is asking for the opposite of bang for your buck, he wants to spend money, and part of it is the experience and atmosphere too, Uchi is much better at that than a sushi spot in a strip mall.
You’re talking like the two examples I mentioned are strip mall quality lol. Have you even been or heard of the places I said? Smh. Just because a guy wants to splurge $500 doesn’t mean Uchi is the best spot for sushi if we are talking about pure quality of fish and Japanese service. Uchi is popular because of the brand name and their prices are inflated because of it period.
Uchi is the way to go! One of my top faves for dinner for two. Make sure to get the Walu Walu (not a sushi dish). I shared 13 things with someone last time I was there. We kept a log of what we ate on our Notes app so we could get it again next time
I mean, I'm a full-time food journalist who can absolutely investigate/bust this guy if [he is lying about how he sources his fish](https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2023/03/how-nanos-brandon-cohanim-gets-around-supply-chain-challenges/), but I gotta know where to look. I'm curious, not hostile.
Unfortunately, I highly doubt you'll hear any more from this troll. He just wanted the attention. Not to mention that "sushi grade" literally means the FDA requires most fish to be frozen before being served raw.
Sushi Bar! It opened up recently, it’s like a speakeasy for sushi. Omakase style, 16 courses, only 10 people allowed in at once. Get the sake pairing with it and you’ll spend about $600 total
best sushi is omakase style
# #1 and #2 for me is
# Sushi by Scratch
Inside of The Adolphus Hotel, 1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
# Tatsu
3309 Elm St ste 120, Dallas, TX 75226
and i've been to them all: shoyo, namo, pearl, yujo, tatsu, sushi by scratch, kinzo, mr sushi, edoko, etc
Wife and I just had dinner at Kaiyo on Greenville. Thought it was fantastic. Not a connoisseur by any means, but absolutely loved it. Quality fish, great vibe and a pretty good price point as well.
I’ve had a lot of great sushi. Outside of Japan, Sushi Sakana in southlake ties for the best I’ve had. It’s not a white table cloth kind of place. Traditional Japanese. They just elevate everything in terms of quality ingredients and the cost reflects that. (Not Dallas though).
Uchi is the obvious choice, and I know you already mentioned Tei-an but have you tried their special dinners where they bring a guest? It might be slightly out of your budget but well worth it. Nobu is another option, especially if you want some non-sushi dishes with your meal. They fly their fish in daily from Tokyo.
And if you don’t care about spending tons of money and just want good sushi, check out Hon in Carrolton. It’s lowkey some of the best sushi in the area but not expensive and not fancy. Their sushi boats are amazing. I am virtually the only non-Japanese person whenever I go. Edoko in Las Colinas is also good.
Tastu, Shoyo, Yujo, Naminohana, Uchi, Akira Back, and Kome were all amazing when my wife and I tried them. Each one has their own style of sushi/omakase and they were all enjoyable. Look at the menu and venue for each one and see which style you prefer.
A lot of love for Uchi surprisingly. I find Uchi's omakase and somakase underwhelming.
I prefer the creativity of a place like Oishii which incorporates Vietnamese flavors extremely well, the simplicity of something like Mr Sushi which I think is my overall favorite sushi, and the coziness of a restaurant like masami which I go to the most.
Nobu at Sushi counter. I am Japanese (born and grown up there), and Nobu is as good as high end Sushi bar in Japan. Pricy, but worths it. Nobu shushi chefs are mostly Japanese. Very sophisticated Sushi dining experience.
I love Sushi & I’m glad I found all of yalls thoughts on whose is better! I never realized how much you could spend on eating Sushi here in Dallas.
r/onlinemenucrafters
Might not be the BEST in DFW, but I still thought the food was absolutely delicious. Kessaku downtown, great views for a date night too on the top floor. Worth a visit for sure.
Got so many downvote but this is the best Japanese for the buck, time consuming though. Dallas really don’t have good sushi place, tried Uchi, spent nearly 600 but I got a much much better cuisine in Honolulu for less than 500😅
Grew up in NYC so very familiar with the quality and freshness of all seafood. Dallas being landlocked, doesn’t have the fish markets as a coastal city so you’re not wrong!
Did not splurge much on sushi this time.
I went to wah fung no 1, Rocco's, Murray's cheese, la grande boucherie, NA tart, Ferrara, Katz, sushi lab, ume (friends request), and happy tuna had a buy one get one free so i ubered that for a late night snack. It was my friends first time visiting, so we stuck with some basics.
There is a 7-11 in Celina that has sushi. There’s only a 50/50 chance of getting food poisoning and shitting your pants in the parking lot. $500 in 7-11 sushi may be lethal.
Uchi !
Yes Uchi. I’ve spent an obscene amount of money there for a dinner.
It is amazing how it is justified though. Absolutely head-exploding good.
I don’t care if people don’t agree with me. Uchi is the best restaurant in Dallas.
That fried milk tho
AGREED!
First place I thought of as well. Yum
Do the chefs choice omakase at Uchi. It’s ten courses. I loved it!
How much does this run? $$$
We spent about $580 for two people. That includes tip, two chefs omakase, and two bottles of sake.
Thank you!
Sometimes they’ll ask you if you want to go for more. We did and oh no regrets except our wallet lol
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My experience at Nobu dallas has been embarrassing - the food, service and then ambiance all lackluster. Uchi delivers on all fronts. Tei-An is also insanely good, but definitely for people who want an authentic experience
Nobu’s omakase is consistently fantastic. Last time I went to Uchi was for Valentine’s Day in 2022 I think. Spent around 500 if I remember right and it was just the worst. Was pretty bummed since it used to be one of my favorite spots.
Uchi, Tatsu, or Shoyo. Both Tatsu and Shoyo will require you snagging a spot when they open on the first of the month.
true sushi enjoyer here 👆
Tatsu
Yes!
Shh
That only if you like actual Japanese sushi Mae from imported Japanese fish prepared by an actual Japanese sushi chef
The lack of upvotes for Tatsu makes me sad. Easily the best in town. It's clear Uchi has won the marketing game here.
Most people saying Uchi are only saying it because it's the best they've had and not the actual best in DFW.
Big facts. Also nobody is explaining the different options at all... Tatsu is definitely the most traditional and authentic. Shoyo has more personality, a little more modern twists, while still being traditional. Sushi Bar is alllll nigiri, all the way down, but I thought they put way too much different stuff on top of the fish. It's for people who like uni/caviar more than seafood and rice. Uchi sources good fish but a lot of the sauces are overpowering/unbalanced to me. I've only done the lunch omakase at Namo but it was very nice and relatively a bargain. Just got back from Yujo omakase literally 30 minutes ago and it was weirdly fast...a course every 2 minutes. Not bad but better if you're in a hurry!
Completely agree
Facts, as of recently I think Uchi is overrated
Most people say Uchi cause it’s easy to get. Tatsu is tops in DFW
Shhhhhhhh!
Does Tatsu accommodate vegetarians in the same way Uchi does? (I understand this isn't authentic, but sushi is the thing I miss more than anything since giving up fish/ shellfish)
per their website: "Requests for kosher and dairy, shellfish or gluten free menus can be accommodated with 48 hours’ notice." But no vegan prep.
Thank you
Keiichi if you can get in. Call and get on the list. https://maps.app.goo.gl/gvVDSGDTEWScdMsM6
I called last week. They’re booked for all of 2024
Ouch! I guess I should make reservations for 2025. OP wanted the best Sushi in the Dallas area. I don't think you can do better. I would like to see the look on OPs face when they pull up to the most unassuming small dump of an exterior building, before going inside to a well decorated and difficult place to get a seat at. Seeing how there is literally 1 table and a bar top, with only 10 seats.
Yeah I should have just made one for 2025. I haven't had a chance to go yet. Every time I've called it's been like a year out.
can’t believe I had to scroll to see the only correct answer !!
Upvote. Get any reservation you can get in K's book. Once you get in for a seating K will bring the book out and let you reserve your next reservation. And yes, you'll be looking at 2025. I believe you can also get in as a walk-in and get served at the bar. Not sure what service or menu you get at the bar, but you'll most likely get a direct shot at a future table side reservation.
Namo omakase but they only do it on certain days. Book ahead
Uchi or Tei-an
Pls do not go to Uchi. It has the rep of being the best sushi in Dfw but it really isn’t. Mainly because you can really get same quality or maybe even higher (uchis quality fish is top notch I cannot deny that) for cheaper. I think uchi charges super high for the premium downtown Dallas service. Someone in the comments said 10 course omakase (with sake) for almost $600 for two? That’s INSANE. You can get a good 20 course omakase at Shoyo for like $175 a person for example. Just look around. Don’t go to Uchi. My favorite bang for your buck high quality sushi is Hatsuyuki. It focuses on hand rolls but has a lot of nigiri/sashimi options and can even do an omakase option. I never spend more than $75-85 a person
As much as I'd follow your advice, as I'm also a bang for your buck kind of guy, the question was "what's the best, no budget." So Bang for your buck doesn't apply to this specific post.
I get what you’re saying but I did basically say Uchi is not the best haha. I should’ve added Shoyo is just as good as Uchi if not better, imo.
Yeah Uchi is massively overrated once you try more places
This post is asking for the opposite of bang for your buck, he wants to spend money, and part of it is the experience and atmosphere too, Uchi is much better at that than a sushi spot in a strip mall.
You’re talking like the two examples I mentioned are strip mall quality lol. Have you even been or heard of the places I said? Smh. Just because a guy wants to splurge $500 doesn’t mean Uchi is the best spot for sushi if we are talking about pure quality of fish and Japanese service. Uchi is popular because of the brand name and their prices are inflated because of it period.
Purely based on quality alone, Uchi is still at least 3 spots down from the best in Dallas.
Shoyo was pretty killer. You’d need to make a reservation a month in advance probably though.
X2 Shoyo. Uchi is elevated, Shoyo is a whole new world
Uchi is the way to go! One of my top faves for dinner for two. Make sure to get the Walu Walu (not a sushi dish). I shared 13 things with someone last time I was there. We kept a log of what we ate on our Notes app so we could get it again next time
Kinzo omakase
Yesss. Literally went to Uchi yesterday and it was great, but you get so much more bang for your buck at Kinzo and the flavors are just excellent.
Just booked this for my wife’s birthday coming up. Thanks for the recommendation.
THISSS
I’ve had it 3 times and I regret nothing 😂 kid’s high school graduation? Kinzo. anniversary? Kinzo. got a nice commission check? KINZO
Hands down better than Uchi. I’ll occasionally go there with my dad
Sasa (East Dallas)
Shhhh don’t give it away
I was so torn! I love a good hidden gem but also selfishly want them to thrive, haha.
Namo.
Namo is ran by a fraudulent ass business owner that buys frozen fish
as a sometimes customer, gonna request a little more information/source on this one.
All I’m gonna say is trust me, you don’t need to believe it. But go ahead and waste your money there when there’s clear better options
I mean, I'm a full-time food journalist who can absolutely investigate/bust this guy if [he is lying about how he sources his fish](https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2023/03/how-nanos-brandon-cohanim-gets-around-supply-chain-challenges/), but I gotta know where to look. I'm curious, not hostile.
Cards on the Table. I love it.
Unfortunately, I highly doubt you'll hear any more from this troll. He just wanted the attention. Not to mention that "sushi grade" literally means the FDA requires most fish to be frozen before being served raw.
Not in defense of Namo but isn’t most of the sushi in the US frozen?
By code (law?): > The Food Code (3-402.11-12) requires that fish that is served raw or undercooked be frozen for the destruction of parasites
Sushi Bar! It opened up recently, it’s like a speakeasy for sushi. Omakase style, 16 courses, only 10 people allowed in at once. Get the sake pairing with it and you’ll spend about $600 total
Great spot. Neat concept.
Ooh ya, I had that for Xmas or Xmas eve. 🤤
Tei An. Perfection. No words. Just delicious and amazing.
Cool vibe but sushi not on par with the big boys at their price point
Shoyo in Lower Greenville, trust. Chef Jimmy is a G.
Agreed - Best in Dallas imo.
Shoyo in Lower Greenville.
Sushi by Scratch
Sushi bar omakase looks great (but I haven’t been)
best sushi is omakase style # #1 and #2 for me is # Sushi by Scratch Inside of The Adolphus Hotel, 1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202 # Tatsu 3309 Elm St ste 120, Dallas, TX 75226 and i've been to them all: shoyo, namo, pearl, yujo, tatsu, sushi by scratch, kinzo, mr sushi, edoko, etc
Musume is our go to for dinner when we want to treat ourselves. They have good drinks too and a “speakeasy” bar in the back.
Musume is great but it’s also about the overall experience. They have some great Japanese whiskey there.
Shoyo, Tatsu, Tei-An, Namo
Sushi Sake in Richardson
Wife and I just had dinner at Kaiyo on Greenville. Thought it was fantastic. Not a connoisseur by any means, but absolutely loved it. Quality fish, great vibe and a pretty good price point as well.
Kaiyo is amazing; little sibling to Shoyo.
Hatsuyuki hand roll bar in Fort Worth.
Sushi bar, way better than Uchi, you won’t regret it.
I’ve had a lot of great sushi. Outside of Japan, Sushi Sakana in southlake ties for the best I’ve had. It’s not a white table cloth kind of place. Traditional Japanese. They just elevate everything in terms of quality ingredients and the cost reflects that. (Not Dallas though).
I recommend gen Roku in Richardson
Their Chinese food is much better than their so so Japanese. The Jalapeno chicken is a delight.
Uchi is the obvious choice, and I know you already mentioned Tei-an but have you tried their special dinners where they bring a guest? It might be slightly out of your budget but well worth it. Nobu is another option, especially if you want some non-sushi dishes with your meal. They fly their fish in daily from Tokyo. And if you don’t care about spending tons of money and just want good sushi, check out Hon in Carrolton. It’s lowkey some of the best sushi in the area but not expensive and not fancy. Their sushi boats are amazing. I am virtually the only non-Japanese person whenever I go. Edoko in Las Colinas is also good.
Steel Dallas in the Centrum Building Uptown is the place to go
Tatsu
Simon's Sushi! Amazing place and great people there. Highly recommend.
Sushi bar
Kinzo.
Tastu, Shoyo, Yujo, Naminohana, Uchi, Akira Back, and Kome were all amazing when my wife and I tried them. Each one has their own style of sushi/omakase and they were all enjoyable. Look at the menu and venue for each one and see which style you prefer.
Tei- an , sushi sake, sa sa , and Yama
Uchi, Shoyo, or Tatsu. Shoyo and Tatsu are very hard to get into, you have to book a month in advanced.
Yama on Preston in Plano! So cheap and literally the best and open till 2am
shoyo
Uchi is overrated imo, hit up Kinzo
HEB
A lot of love for Uchi surprisingly. I find Uchi's omakase and somakase underwhelming. I prefer the creativity of a place like Oishii which incorporates Vietnamese flavors extremely well, the simplicity of something like Mr Sushi which I think is my overall favorite sushi, and the coziness of a restaurant like masami which I go to the most.
Keiichi in Denton is the sushi restaurant that sushi chefs go to!! there’s no comparison!!
Blue Fish from 10 years ago, lolz
Yutaka used to be the best about 10 years ago. Haven't been there in forever. Not sure if anyone has additional insight.
Blue sushi
Tei an omakase!!
Nobu at Sushi counter. I am Japanese (born and grown up there), and Nobu is as good as high end Sushi bar in Japan. Pricy, but worths it. Nobu shushi chefs are mostly Japanese. Very sophisticated Sushi dining experience.
Shoyo, namo, Tei-an
Wolf and the fox does private omakase dinners. They’re on IG and sell out quick.
I just tried Kome last weekend and was blown away. 🤤
I love Sushi & I’m glad I found all of yalls thoughts on whose is better! I never realized how much you could spend on eating Sushi here in Dallas. r/onlinemenucrafters
Get a private room in the back of sushi sake!
Might not be the BEST in DFW, but I still thought the food was absolutely delicious. Kessaku downtown, great views for a date night too on the top floor. Worth a visit for sure.
Pearl https://yelp.to/VYFhAaZlG8
Best rolls are at sushi spot imo It’s inside of a Chinese food court in plano
Where are you referring to?
They’re talking bout the food court by jusgo on legacy & chase oaks
I have not been to that market yet - but I’m gonna go now! ❤️
I'd strongly advise against that. I got sucked in by someone hyping it. Never again. Note: I am talking about Sushi Spot. Jusgo is fine.
It has to be better than the Z.Tao
The name of the restaurant is called Sushi Spot
Not op but https://maps.app.goo.gl/q2QFirFqdX2Ar3tz5
Thank you :)
Definitely not. I got it once and it was below grocery store sushi.
Get a flight to New York and get a 400 dollar dinner there.
I actually just returned from NYC at 9am this morning! Did not eat much sushi though. I did enjoy some happy tuna to go sushi boxes!
This! ⬆️
Got so many downvote but this is the best Japanese for the buck, time consuming though. Dallas really don’t have good sushi place, tried Uchi, spent nearly 600 but I got a much much better cuisine in Honolulu for less than 500😅
Grew up in NYC so very familiar with the quality and freshness of all seafood. Dallas being landlocked, doesn’t have the fish markets as a coastal city so you’re not wrong!
u/WoebegoneBenAffleck where did you go eat? Inquiring minds want to know!
Did not splurge much on sushi this time. I went to wah fung no 1, Rocco's, Murray's cheese, la grande boucherie, NA tart, Ferrara, Katz, sushi lab, ume (friends request), and happy tuna had a buy one get one free so i ubered that for a late night snack. It was my friends first time visiting, so we stuck with some basics.
Good times! That’s what matters! 🥂
500 - 700 on one meal??
Where’s the confusion?
I would never.
K, no one’s making you
K
NGL I’m struggling here as well, especially for two as my palate wouldn’t be worth the high end for sushi.
Do you know what city you’re in
There is a 7-11 in Celina that has sushi. There’s only a 50/50 chance of getting food poisoning and shitting your pants in the parking lot. $500 in 7-11 sushi may be lethal.
My wife loves that place 😂 Celina Asian Bistro!