Look, I'm a skeptical person. And so, I automatically think that a place with rave reviews spanning over a decade can't truly still be all that. Well, I'm here to tell you: it really is. It truly is all that. I read somewhere else that Keiichi truly shines with their appetizers, and I must concur. We ordered four apps, but our absolute favorites were: - Beef and Jalapeño Cream Cheese Roll: Please do not be deterred by the cream cheese. It was tastefully added and wasn't overwhelming at all. Also, that beef? DIVINE. -Marinated Tuna with Fresh Guacamole: An unlikely combination that constantly proves it deserves to be put together. Each bite was a flavor bomb in your mouth. We also got the Tasmanian Sea Trout and the Baby Yellowtail Carpaccio. They were very good, but nothing you can't have at another fancy sushi restaurant. We ordered three nigiris: * Squid * Scallop * Eel All very good, but again, nothing you can't have at another fancy sushi restaurant with quality fish. We didn't order classics like salmon and yellowtail because we'd already had them in our appetizers. The beef miso soup was also delectable. We didn't care as much for the beef by the end of the soup, so we'd probably just get the regular miso soup next time. For our entrée, we ordered the mushroom risotto to share. The risotto was definitely some of the best we've had in Dallas. Iirc, monarch has our favorite risotto. This was close to it. And I say this as someone who doesn't like mushrooms very much. Something we'd like to try next time: - Spicy Tuna Tartare Finally - dessert. We ordered a tiramisu and shared it with two strangers seated beside us. They ordered the green tea tiramisu and shared that with us. We enjoyed both variants. My wife and the other couple felt the traditional tiramisu lacked espresso, so that would be the one change they'd prefer. I found it good as is. So there you have it - that's the food. But that's only one part of the experience. The other part is snagging a reservation! I first tried securing a reservation back in October 2024 but was unsuccessful. I tried again in October 2025 and was finally able to snag a reservation for September 2026. So this dining experience was 2 years in the making! I can see why reservations sell out so quickly though. The chef can only accommodate 10 seats per seating and is only open a few days of the week. Furthermore, he has a dedicated fan following. Of which, my wife and I will proudly be a part of. Food and reservations are two parts of a three piece puzzle, though. For us, the third and final piece was the people we dined with. They were all incredibly kind, vocal, and passionate foodies. Everyone loved food and wanted to tell the others what they'd ordered and how much they enjoyed it. Because of that, a lot of us ended up ordering things the others recommended and were blown away each time. All that led to some interesting banter and very insightful and engaging conversations. I'm very happy we were able to get a reservation and were seated with such great people. I look forward to coming again, should we be lucky enough to secure a reservation in time. read more

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All I have to say is rinse repeat. Consistency is the key to success. Is there any other place on this planet with better food or service?!?! read more

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Best sushi I've ever had. Small and cozy. The owner and staff are amazing and very attentive.

Best Sushi in DFW! I would highly recommend to anyone who wants great sushi. Also love the Italian food. The only challenge is getting a reservation, because its so popular. read more

After hearing so much about Keiichi over the years, my husband and I were finally able to come through and experience it for our anniversary in March. All the staff were super informative and nice, and the experience at the sushi bar was super intimate. There was another party who had booked out the main room with Chef Keiichi, so another party and we were seated in the side room, but you could still see and interact with the chef as he came in and out of the kitchen. Since it was our first time, we opted to try the omakase. I would not say it's really a "traditional" sushi omakase restaurant insofar as edomae style goes; Keiichi is more of a Japanese fusion restaurant with Italian influences. The omakase itself is more a tour of the greatest hits on the a la carte menu, and service ends when you tell the servers you're too full to continue :P All of the cooked dishes we ate were really good, and the mentaiko pasta we added at the end was probably the best bite we had. I liked that we did the tasting menu the first time so we got to try a bit of everything and see what they do best, and they'll ask your preferences and try to match them, but they do charge you full price for everything, so you're just letting the chef choose what you eat from the menu, rather than some omakase places where it costs a little less to do than if you just ordered off the menu yourself. In all honesty, I would actually NOT come here for the nigiri. Most of the raw fish was fresh and tasty, but the sushi rice was straight up plain rice, unflavored, which was really disappointing after all the good cooked food. The raw sashimi-style dishes were better, and like I said the fish was pretty fresh; the mediocre rice was just incredibly jarring compared to the rest of the experience. On the plus side, the matcha tiramisu that we finished with was incredible. At any rate, we were stuffed after. Our whole bill ended up being around $250 pp after tax and tip. We have another reservation this year for my husband's birthday; now that we're more familiar with the menu, we'll probably select some of the courses we enjoyed the first time and try some other things a la carte off the menu. Looking forward to it! read more

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I have been trying to get a reservation at this location for 4 years. Please note, that unless you receive a text a couple weeks before your reservation date, it does not mean you have a reservation. My friend had called in October for a date in February and noted it down on the calendar. However, when we showed up for what we thought was our reservation, we were told we did not have one. Unfortunately, this place does not quickly pick of the phone (if they even pick up), so even as we called the day off, we could not get a hold of them. However, though we did not have a reservation, they were kind enough to squeeze us in on the corner of the bar. I would recommend sitting in the main area so you can watch the chef in action but given we supposedly did not have a reservation that was saved, we were just happy to eat. Investing in a reservation system would be highly recommended to not cause such confusion as we would not have driver an hour for dinner if we did not have something reserved. Food - everything we tried from the sushi, sashimi, lamb was amazing. The fish is delicate, fresh, and simply delicious. Many items had unique flavors that I would not initially think to pair together, but were great! The made to order and intimate experience is well worth it. Note, the place is fairly pricey, but you are not only paying for quality food, but also service and experience. It is also BYOB, which we were unaware of, so feel free to bring your own bottle or two of wine! read more

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VERY good food, but overpriced. We were charged bottle price for a glass of wine. Expect to pay $500-$600 for two people. The establishment is open only at certain times during the week, and reservations are a must. read more

BEST FOOD EXPERIENCE OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. basically a private dining experience since we were the last seating and Chef Keiichi was kind enough to speak with us while we were finishing up our meal. my ultimate favorite is the beef tataki. the thickness of the slices with the special sauce and onions was a perfect flavor combination. i've never had uni butter before but trying this uni butter toast was truly life changing. super creamy but still stays true to the taste of uni. boyfriend's favorite was for sure the marinated tuna sashimi with fresh guacamole which was definitely a close second for me. sounds like a simple dish but is an extremely unique mix of flavors. our waitress, Miwa, was also very sweet and always had a smile on her face. can't wait to come back here when more reservations open up!!! read more

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Very intimate sushi dining experience. We had the chef's choice for our meals. Good time and all the chefs choices were great! I'm usually not a Sea Urchin fan but this was the freshest I've had before. Overall fun dining experience with great food. read more

Keiichi - Keiichi / Denton / Texas - Japanese Near Me - Denton, Texas

Soooo, it's been a little over 7 years since my first review of Keiichi, and K never fails to disappoint. Literally everything you try can be considered "the best" of whatever it is. Whether it be the Tasmanian Sea Trout, the Squid, the Ragu Pasta, the Tuna and Guacamole.. And if you're lucky enough, the Green Tea Tiramisu, everything you try is phenomenal, with a Capital F. OMG, can't forget the beef tataki or the spicy tuna, or the Filet. Unfortunately, we were told to try Shoyo, and I tried every month, but missed it for some reason. I finally got to it early enough, and booked Shoyo for Tuesday, and Keiichi for Thursday. Ugghhh. Shoyo was 2x more expensive, but 1/10th as good. K is amazing. We brought some first-timers, and they wanted to make "many" reservations for the year. Sorry... he's sold out for 2022. Not surprised at all. This "hidden gem" is a lot less hidden. K made us the Green Tea Tiramusu, finally... and it was amazing. I truly dislike Tiramisu, but this was amazing. Thanks for another amazing meal K. read more

So the restaurant itself kind of looks like an abandoned Pizza Hut (stole that from another guest but it's true.) You walk in and see 10 seats surrounding and area where the food is prepped. 10 seats (seats not tables), 1 table, and like 6 seats at a bar is all their is. This experience changed a lot for me in terms of how i rate sushi going forward. Had the Sushimi Platter and it was amazing. Like difficult to describe amazing. The stars to our foursome were the flounder and trout. Delicate, clean, and just perfect. The Rack of lamb was incredible. Like make you curse good. Eat here. As often as you can. Reservations are months out so plan ahead. read more

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This is the most delicious Sushi in Denton hands down. My wife and I have eaten here several times and has always been great food and service. Ambiance is quaint and intimate and his history is vast. He traded French training for Japanese to have more variety in his dishes. Reservations are required and no walk-ins accepted as he has 2 seatings a night. I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

I'm so glad I was able to stop by Keiichi after 10 years since my first visit! They are always pretty booked up unless you're going alone, but it's worth the single visit or even waiting 2 months on the list to get in. I ordered the Salmon nigiri and Tomato pasta. I was pleased with the size of the pasta order, it's become a larger order size than from what I remember, and the hearty flavor will really fill you up. The nigiri is simple and delicious, you can't go wrong with really anything on their menu. read more

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This is just complete flavor with every bite. It's Japanese with some Italian influences ( risotto). The steak with avocado was delicious. Actually every dish I had was just perfect. There is a one year waitlist to get in as it is a very small restaurant with Chief cooking everything to order- so it's more than dinner- it's an experience! They are only open 3 days a week- from 530-930. Totally worth the wait! read more

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We went here for my birthday a few years ago with a couple friend and it's still one of the best meals I've ever had. I recommend this spot to anyone looking for an intimate dining experience for a special occasion, especially since reservations book out months in advance. read more

This place is impeccable. Perfection at its finest. It's really a hole in the wall and a gem located in downtown Denton. It's tough for a first timer to find this place since it's so hidden with no sign. When my friend first told me about this place, I was a bit hesitant because it's in Denton. Yup! I judged a book by its cover. My bad Keiichi, my bad. I was wrong, so wrong. Keiichi really means business when it comes to perfecting his skills. Everything I had was amazing, and I've been here twice and I absolutely love everything. Make sure to RSVP in advance because it's a small restaurant, and only 8 people can fit at sushi bar. To get the best seat in the house, I highly recommend the sushi bar, where you can interact with Keiichi and watch him do magic. He's actually very fun to talk to, and I had a few foodie conversations with him about Japan. Yes, the food does take time. Not everything is served at once, so just sit back and enjoy the meal as he serves it. No need to rush when you're enjoying an authentic meal. What I highly recommend here is the squid sashimi with red salt and the hamachi. The squid is so meaty; I don't think I've taste anything like this anywhere else (yet). All fish sashimi are extremely fresh and buttery. They melt in my mouth like butter. The favorite sashimi of the night was the scallop. All sashimi and sushi are served with fresh wasabi without paying extra for it. Not only can this man make some darn good Japanese food, he can make steak and Italian food. Ask for the cod roe pasta. It's an off the menu special. Not sure if there's anything Chef Keiichi can't do. For dessert, I was very lucky to end the wonderful night with green tea tiramisu. Keiichi makes tiramisu daily, but not green tea tiramisu. The waitress told me in 3 yrs of working there, that was the third time he made green tea tiramisu. I asked the Keiichi why, and he said it's a lot of work and it takes too much time. He only makes it once a year. I was so fortunate to try it. It's officially one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. I did try the regular tiramisu on my second visit. It was amazing too, just not the same as the green tea though. It's officially the best Japanese restaurant in Texas, better than the original Uchi (Austin). Chef Keiichi is my hero. I wish he adopts me so I can dine here everyday. My biological parents would understand if they try his food. One more thing, he visits Japan each year for a whole month (I think in Sept), so they are closed at that time. read more

Truly a five star experience. The owner who is also the chef provides the most amazing dishes and some unique Italian twists on classic sushi dishes. Make sure you reserve your table or the bar in advance because space is limited. Also be sure you're ready to spend some cash because once you start you will want to try every dish. They're all phenomenal read more

Best Tuna steak ever along with the crab salad The trout is fabulous and the tuna avocado is great read more

Best of the best, words cannot define how flavorful the food is and nothing beats an evening with K!

Nothing I could really add to the other reviews I feel but this place is absolutely scrumptious. The food craft is incredible. It's some thing you want to eat very slowly and enjoy every bite with somebody very special. Not a place in my opinion to come to socialize. Do you want to come here to enjoy the art of the food. Everything we got was absolutely delightful. read more

My complaint is most of the dishes were marinated in some type of soy sauce and was sliced paper thin. Some of the other rolls had minced fish in it and hardly any whole sushi or sashimi pieces. The steak tartar was excellent as was the Akitabare Sake, but $95 per bottle is ridiculous, especially since retail price is under $30 for a 720ML. The price for both of us with gratuity was just over $300 which is ludicrous, especially since I left wanting more sushi. Oh, the tiramisu was phenominal.....will I go back? Definitely not, I feel I was taken advantage of by the meager servings, over marinated fish and absurd prices. I honestly don't see the attraction...they claim you must make reservations weeks in advance, but there was walk in traffic.....I JUST DON'T GET IT. read more

Keiichi - Overpriced at $95 per bottle.... - Japanese Near Me - Denton, Texas

Most amazing food you can find in DFW area and I am very surprised that they didn't make Michelin star. I mean everything I have tried is mind-blowing including cod roe pasta, lamb, rolls and I think we tried almost everything on the menu. Only downside is that because it's so good, it's almost impossible to get a reservation. read more

First, to give you a bit of background, I'm a consultant and I travel all over the US on a weekly basis. I typically stay in the same place for 3-6 months so I get to know the restaurants in the town VERY well. Keiichi is one of the best sushi restaurants I have been to in my life. Period. A couple weeks ago I went to Morimoto's in NYC and had his tasting menu. It was better...but by a VERY slim margin and mainly because of the breadth of the offering (I love duck...no duck at Keiichi's). Keiichi's sushi is the best in North Texas but at the same time the owner/chef, Keiichi, was the executive chef at Arcodoro in Houston for many years and his Italian is the best in Denton. His filet is hands down better than Hannah's and his pasta has more flavor and uses fresher ingredients than anywhere else in town. If you enjoy tiramisu you will love his. Its made fresh. This is THE restaurant in Denton. I eat there 2-3 times a week often on back to back days. Sushi, then Italian and back to sushi. I was there last week and there was a group of gentlemen from Japan who were working in Dallas. They had driven into Denton just to go here. They were raving about the sushi saying that they had not had this quality anywhere in the US. They were comparing it to being at home. Also, every Thursday Keiichi has a special sashimi platter that he prepares with the fish from his home town. He pairs the fish with different sauces. It is spectacular. Anyone anywhere close to Denton should make the trip to visit Keiichi. You'll be blown away. read more

Kei is a master of his craft and serves extremely fresh, not inexpensive fish in a small restaurant where, if you're lucky enough to score a bar seat, you can watch him work. That alone is worth the cost of admission. But then there's what must be the best sushi in North Texas. On my last visit, the highlight was an unfathomable marinated tuna roll, dark red tuna with a light cream center, one of the most perfect bites of anything I've ever tasted. The squid sashimi, the beef roll, the yellow tail. The way to do this place is ask for the chef's choice, and warm sake, and let one plate after another roll out. Kei also specializes in Italian cuisine (someone told me it was his "minor" at the Tokyo Culinary Institute, but there's many urban legends about this place) and includes one or two Italian entrees on his menu. The Tiramisu he serves doesn't seem possible, it's so delicate and fresh and perfect. You have to book several days if not a week in advance. Walk-ins will be disappointed since the place is usually full. There's no doubt this is Denton's best restaurant. When Dentonites talk about our best restaurant, we normally exclude Keiichi from the comparison because it's so obviously peerless. read more

Keiichi - Another photo of the marinated tuna and guacamole. So amazing. - Japanese Near Me - Denton, Texas

The absolute BEST!!!! Wonderful Food and Atmosphere Great Service!!! Everything is made as you order. I wish I could eat there once a week! I have never had anything I didn't like!!! read more

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I can say on stateside ratings- I come form Vegas, and have family all over the west and Keiichi has yet to be beaten in my opinion. I was fortunate enough to be stopping by when he had room few years ago (good luck with that now) and his father was there with lovely books that he showed us and the food was- in a word or two- simply ornate. If you want someone to impress- get on his cancellation list. I just spoke with him and he has NOTHING the rest of the year save for cancellations (lucky me). Don't miss it. I promise you can't do better. And for quality vs price he is incredibly reasonable. If it's not the best you've ever had, I don't even know. Amazing. read more

Thanks to our friends for introducing us to this amazing place! I love how intimate the setting is and how you can watch the chef work his magic from your seat. It's like being at your own private chef table! From the start, we knew we were in for a treat. The location was dark and hard to spot unless you knew exactly what you were looking for. That Keiichi does not advertise and is packed always tells you what a gem this is. When we were seated in the bar, the two walkins were advised that the reservation list was full for the evening! The menu seemed simple enough, from sushi to steaks and pasta, it would be easy to please everyone on your guest list. We had to start with some sushi appetizers including the baby yellow tail carpaccio and a filet with mozzarella roll. The flavors were incredible, fresh, simple and delicious. The filet was thinly sliced, disguising the cheese and rice that just melted away. It was perfect, medium rare and torched by hand! My hubby ordered the filet of beef, with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. Quite possibly the best steak we've ever had. I went with the lamb chops, and was very pleased, juicy, tender and delicious, it may have spoiled me from ordering chops anywhere else. It was definitely pricey but very well worth it. In fact, it may just be my new favorite "special occasion" kind of place. This is the first 5 star review I have ever submitted. If you are a foodie, you have got to try it, and you too will be hooked! read more

A sushi lover's dream, and its in Denton of all places... If you didn't know that it was here, you'd drive right past the plain looking building, never knowing what you were missing. Any you would be missing something spectacular! Here you get fresh fish, flown in and treated right. We're talking the best quality with great flavor, perfectly sliced to melt in your mouth. You can be sure that if something is served with or on top of the fish, it was thoughtfully prepared with the best ingredients. Things like hand grated wasabi, fresh roe, ginger sauce, a jalapeno shoyu... So if fish is not your thing? No worry, you still have reasonS to check out Keiichi. One of my favorites here is the beef tataki - perfectly seared slices of beef paired with a delicious sauce. Chef Kei also makes some great pasta dishes and a tiramisu that alone is worth the trip to Keiichi. As others have mentioned, seating is limited, so reservations are strongly recommended. Pricey you say? Well Keiichi was located in say New York or San Francisco, you'd probably wouldn't be complaining about the price. Of course, that means that Keiichi wouldn't be here in Denton, and then where would you go for great sushi (and pasta and tiramisu and...). PS. if you've never tried sake, or think that all sake tastes the same, ask for their sake flight (or a recommendation) and prepare to be surprised! read more

My favorite restaurant in Denton!! You'll miss the restaurant if you aren't looking for it. Their sashimi, sushi, and deserts are incredible. Everything is very fresh! I've lived in China, Malaysia, and Singapore and still conclude that Keiichi is the BEST Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. The customer service is also very good. The servers are friendly and always smiling. Be expected to spend though...however, every penny is worth it. read more

Keiichi - Wonderful meal - Japanese Near Me - Denton, Texas

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I just realized that I have never written a review about Keiichi. Considering we are there every two weeks, this is just crazy. Hands down this is our favorite restaurant on the planet. I would choose to eat here for my last meal over any fancy 3-michelin any day. That seems like a tall order, but he is the real deal. We always start with several appetizers. My favorites are the beef-jalapeno cream cheese roll and the spicy tuna tartare (but you can't go wrong with any of them). His housemade smoked salmon is impeccable and most people that don't like salmon will love this. His salads are always good, of note is the mustard greens which has a sort of sesame dressing that we literally drink up. We move on to a soup or directly to a pasta. People told us that his lasagna would ruin us and they were right. His beef ragu and kinoko are also amazing (and are always perfect al dente). Kei and my husband tried to pretend that he was out of the lasagna the other night and I almost had a temper tantrum. Then you move onto a main course such as beef tenderloin (which rivals Pappas Bros), or tuna with risotto, or lamb, etc. I never know which to get. Next we order the freshest rolls or sashimi imaginable. I laugh when people say they have the best sushi place, even in NYC. I would put the freshness of his fish against any sushi place in Manhattan any day. His tiramisu is the lightest and freshest you will have, and we don't even like tiramisu. The newest addition is the black sesame ice cream which tastes like silky peanut butter. Yum. I'm really sorry to the people who had problems with reservations. Kei takes the reservations himself and as you will imagine, sometimes things fall through the cracks. His place is small and he cooks everything, so if you are running late, it affects other reservations. I still would give it another chance because it is truly worth it. If you want to go somewhere fancy, be in and out quick, not have to make a reservation, want fancy tricked out rolls or don't appreciate truly good food (and the price point that comes with that), then don't come here. There will be more for me! read more

The common noise I made whenever I ate here is "WOW". I feel lucky that couple of blocks away from where I live, there is such an establishment. Of course, the only victim here is my wallet. I just can't help to empty it whenever I go to Keiichi for dinner. read more

Keiichi - Flounder carpaccio - Japanese Near Me - Denton, Texas

Wow wow wow - when my husband told me to eat here for a sushi date. Yes I had a my doubts. Yes I judge the fact that it is in Denton. And when I drove up I question his choice even more. But once you walk in..... It's like you stepped into a intimate Japanese restaurant magically. The vibe is different, I was anxious to try everything. Extremely small restaurant. Their hours are very limited and they only have VERY seating so please be sure to call and ask so you can get on this list! We basically ordered everything off APP menu- my highlights : squid with Hawaii salt and lime -amazing taste and the squid is so fresh! Tasmanian sea trout- yummy must try Beef takai- melts in your mouth! Clam miso -love that you can bites of clams in miso soup. I love clams. So we also ordered the clam app with garlic sake. Amazing We ordered the 5 mushroom pasta as well just to see the quality. It is cooked perfectly al dente on the pasta. The mushrooms all favorable but it is a very rich dish. I will stick with sushi sashimi next time. With the exception I told him to make me squid ink pasta (off menu special) and he wrote it down along with my reservation for next month :) this places gave the the BEST THE BEST I SAID, scallop sushi and salmon sushi I ever had. I don't understand it?! It's Soooo good!!! It's like butter. Kei seriously have some hook ups with the fisherman guys on the coast!!!! We Also ordered every dessert item - black sesame ice cream, green tea tiramisu , mango sorbet. Every last bite was completely gone and so delicious. I can't wait to come back. Oh yes the bathroom ARE fabulous if you like Japanese toilets :) must try if you never use one :-D read more

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Every dish was perfection! The freshness, the flavors the execution.... just perfect. The miso soup was like nothing I've tasted before. The mushroom risotto was hands down the best I've ever had. Not too rich, just the right amount of truffle, cooked to perfection. The Tasmanian sea trout melted in our mouths. The jalapeño steak roll was soo good we order a second. The Japanese style ribs OMG .... fell off the bone and melted in my mouth ... the flavors were infused into the meat and the curry mashed potatoes were the right accompaniment. We didn't even take pictures cause we finished everything in minutes. It was so good. It is expensive but worth it! read more

I was extremely impressed with Keiichi. Fresh sushi, innovative techniques (thinly sliced squid with the himalayan salt, torching the scallop to achieve sweetness), and coziness that I love so much in a restaurant. Remember...Quality over Quantity. The good: Fresh delicious sushi, optional italian menu, front and center to a genius Japanese chef, cute waitresses, sake. The bad: location,very $$$$, sorbets were a bit freezer burnt for me, and getting stuck with sitting near a SUPER annoying girl who would not shut up for the entire evening! Library voices?? Anyone?? All in all, I would definitely come back...I miss the squid appetizer and the sweet scallops. :) Two words: FAR-OUT (literally) read more

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Come for the sushi, stay for the bidet. Everything that everyone writes about the freshness and quality of food is correct and there isn't anything I can add to further illustrate the excellence of the dining experience. However, there is one feature to Keiichi that has been mostly overlooked, the bidet in the women's bathroom. Not only is this one of the cleanest public restrooms I've encountered, but it has a luxury feature of a hygienic bidet. Please see the photo I've uploaded of the electronic panel that allows a person to select preferences such as oscillating or pulsating. In addition, there's a dryer which directs a gentle current of air to recently refreshed areas. Also, the toilet seats are heated! From A to Z, everything at Keiichi is top quality. read more

Keiichi - Bidet control panel in bathroom - Japanese Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Be prepared to drop like 100 dollars per person for the full experience, but it is worth every penny. Wife is a seafood fanatic and had the pescatore, said it was the best dish she ever had. Sushi was very fresh and well made. We had a Beef dish with enoki mushrooms as an appetizer and it was incredible. I had the beef tenderloin and it was so good my eyes were literally rolling up into the back of my head. No joke. Going back again for her next birthday. Easily the best food I have ever eaten and I've traveled all over the country over a period of 30 years. Oh, and you have got to get the tiramisu. Trust me. read more

It had been SO long! Over a year! Would it be as good as we remembered? It would break our hearts if it wasn't! What AM I blathering about? Keeichi, a sushi restaurant in Denton. A Dallas Morning News reviewer said about the restaurant, "FINALLY - A reason to go to Denton!" While the slam against Denton is unkind and show's the Morning New's provincialism, it is true. Keiichi is an excellent reason to go to Denton. It's not just the food - which was spectacular, and which we hoped would remain so, nor just the service - which was impeccable and we hoped would remain so, it was the atmosphere. Every time we've eaten there, we've left refreshed, at peace, and calm. This is not the place you run into, grab some grub and run away from. This is an elegant restaurant in an unassuming shell. The first time we went there we were asking each other, "Is this the place? Are you SURE?" Once inside, the doubt evaporated. Long story short - it lived up to our expectations. Every time we go there, we find an item on the menu we haven;t tried before. The owner used to work in an Italian restaurant and some of his dishes have an Italian influence, filtered through his sushi chef filter. Twice we had his pasta with cod roe and it was so good we dreamt about it! This time, we noticed a pasta dish with five kinds of mushrooms with a cream and cheese sauce. It was SO good! Beth isn't all that fond of mushrooms, but she really liked it too. If you like sushi, you should go to Keiichi. It isn't inexpensive, but it IS worth it. read more

Best place for sushi in north Texas! It is a hole in the wall in Denton, But even Dallas sushi chefs come here to dine. Kobe beef is even better prepared than 3 forks!! read more

Really good sushi but reservations are a must as there are only 10 bars seats with good visibility of chef. The only other seats I saw were 4 at the end of the bar (behind a wall) and 4 others in a separate room. We arrived on a Tuesday night and there were 3 patrons...6 more seats were reserved so we were seated at the other end of the bar, behind a partial wall and had a difficult time seeing the chef prepare our food. We had sushi and a bowl of miso soup, all were great but priced a little high when compared to similar restaurants such as Blue Fish. read more

Keiichi - Japanese Near Me - Denton, Texas

Small restaurant, friendly staff, pricey but delicious! You need to make a reservation well ahead of time, 4 weeks at least. The sake colado martini is wonderful! Beef tataki is the best I've ever had, and so is the tiramisu. Snow crab avocado roll and steak with truffle mashed potatoes and green beans are excellent too. read more

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