Sushi in Dallas Observer
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A hip vibe bolstered by mixed wood and metal design elements bestow upon this Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi a sleek sheen. Whimsical signature rolls like the South Beach set atop a martini glass only accentuate it. As does the price. Salmon, crab, shrimp and avocado wrapped in cucumber with a vinaigrette and masago will […]
What happens when a group of doctors with appetites for sushi decide to open their own restaurant? This place happens. Since 1996, Deep Sushi has not only served the predilections of its owners but also those of the surrounding neighborhood and beyond. Its green-tile façade is reminiscent of the green shades of nori, the seaweed […]
Wolfgang Puck’s Dallas outpost is as brilliant as you would hope an acclaimed chef’s restaurant could be-creative fare, professional service, and great views from the rotating tower. Of course, the big guy doesn’t man the kitchen. That job is handled by Jacob Williamson. His presentations are modern Asian, from surprisingly subtle curries to crispy suckling […]
With a menu as big as the namesake mountain standing sentinel over Tokyo, Fuji offers something for everyone, from the neophyte making short forays into foreign cuisine to the old pro looking for something new to gobble. The appetizer menu is proof enough. It includes gyoza dumplings and grilled yellowtail collar, a delicacy. The kitchen […]
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Where Fujiyama lacks the flash of Uchi, the intimacy of Yutaka or the reputation of Tei Tei Robata, it more than makes up for it with some of the best sashimi and nigiri in the area, and getting them doesn’t require an hour’s wait for a table. Fujiyama’s talented chef Ilon Suhr and his high […]
Genki is Japanese for energy and vigor. It is those qualities that the restaurant’s conveyor-belt sushi presentation puts to the test. It’s easy to stare wide-eyed at the yellow, blue and red-rimmed plates and want nothing more than to attempt to clear the belt. Pace yourself. There are more than enough volcano rolls to go […]
The very best dish at Genroku Sushi, a strip mall find in Richardson, isn’t sushi. The basil chicken, served in the wok in which it’s cooked, is a fabulous exposition of fresh basil, chopped ginger, star anise and soy sauce. Like the sea clam soup and scallion beef, the chicken dish references the restaurant’s Taiwanese […]
Hanasho is located in a slightly dingy Irving strip mall, but don’t let that dissuade you. Sushi and sashimi are impeccably fresh, and certain varieties can be had during happy hour for just a buck. Hamachi collar and delectably fatty toro are standouts. Besides the requisite raw fish, this traditional sushi joint also offers other […]
This Hibachi grill sushi restaurant is heavy on Elvis (there’s a King swivel hip clock in the sushi bar) and other rock rambunctiousness. Though the food isn’t stellar, it is very good (Cajun volcano roll is a zesty power chord), and the staff is as affable and considerate as the best in the city. Raw […]
Massive space near the Galleria still manages to provide both dark, cozy corners and big time entertainment-as well as a cool lounge area. Holding it all together: Japanese dishes with a Texas flair. That’s right, sushi fired up with slivers of jalapeno.
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Hon Sushi offers a full slate of main courses – chicken katsu, udon bowls, teriyaki while presentation flourishes abound, like an upended martini glass with sushi pieces balanced on top and herb and veggie garnishes captured underneath the glass’s rim. But happily, the food is the real star here: salmon belly sashimi is a first-rate […]
The sushi is just so-so, plus it’s served on generic tableware instead of rippled clay sushi dishes or wood service platforms. But the hibachi grills are where the real action takes place. Here skilled swashbucklers take steaks, shrimp, lobster and chicken and transform them into circus animals, a mighty hard act for a strip of […]
This Austin import has delicious sushi, an intensely varied sake list, and creative renditions of lamb, venison and duck confit doused with Japanese sensuality. The 1,000-degree hot rock lets you sear your own kobe beef, fish, scallop and shiitake caps right at your table (10 minutes worth of searing power, so eat fast or order […]
Mr. Max himself, Hare Nakamura, died in 2013, but his namesake restaurant is still going strong in its third decade of business. A casual oasis of high-quality Japanese food in an Irving strip mall that also contains five hair salons, Mr. Max offers cold and hot appetizers, grilled seafood and irresistible fried snacks like takoyaki, […]
This sleek “edgy” restaurant lounge is earnestly hip. But don’t let that scare you off. The Korean creations are stellar and the sushi is top-notch, if you don’t let the intrusive techno-crud on the sound system spoil your appetite.
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Namo, in Uptown, is a tiny, contemplative place with a brief menu of handrolls, sashimi and not much else. Eighteen seats line the bar, and each of those bar stools has a slight, surprising rocking motion. Tip forward and inspect the work station, where almost every ingredient for the bar’s handrolls is already prepped for […]
While this Oak Lawn restaurant is most popular for its sushi — especially its specialty rolls like the namesake offering with soft-shell crab, avocado wrapped with chopped snow crab, wasabi cream and Sriracha sauce — the kitchen puts out all manner of pan-Asian all-star fare. These include crab Rangoon, satays and hot pots, an Eastern […]
The restaurant, located in a strip shopping center, is inviting from the moment you approach. You’re greeted by a covered outdoor patio that connects to the main bar through a large window that is open on nice weather days. Step inside and you’ll find yourself in a more sophisticated, yet still casual dining area and […]
This all-you-can-eat Japanese-style buffet is a pretty sweet deal if you hit the lunch and dinner buffets. The sushi quality is good, especially considering the modest price. The selection, rolls and all, is good, too–all the usual suspects are present. Also included in the buffet line is a manned hibachi grill sizzling with juicy steak, […]