Komodo Loco in Denton is one of those places that just gets the balance right--great food, fun vibe, and something a little different from the usual spots around the Square. The Asian-Latin fusion menu is creative without being weird about it. The sushi rolls are packed with flavor, the ingredients taste fresh, and everything feels thoughtfully put together. It's the kind of place where you go in planning to try one thing and end up wanting to come back to work your way through the menu. The atmosphere is laid-back and lively, perfect for grabbing a casual dinner or drinks with friends. Staff is friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Denton and want something a little more interesting than the standard Tex-Mex lineup. read more

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Food was great, but the service was slower than expected. My husband and I came with two friends--we were seated right away and ordered drinks quickly. It wasn't very busy at the time, but our drinks still took about ten minutes to arrive. We started with potstickers, which were delicious, and our little one's avocado came out quickly, which we appreciated. However, after placing our order, we noticed several tables seated after us receiving their food before we did. At one point, we were concerned our order may have been overlooked. When the food finally arrived, it was very good--no complaints there--but the wait was a bit disappointing, especially since most of what we ordered were appetizers. Overall, we'd still come back, just hoping for a smoother experience next time. read more

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With ironic signage and literal green tubes instead of bamboo decor, I was surprised to discover this wasn't a random, pop-up tea shop, but a legitimate restaurant. Whose idea was strawberry sauce on sushi? And why is everything so expensive?? That means the food must be good, right? At the start of the evening, everyone at my table with a soda said it was horribly flat. Another not-great sign. On with the appetizers: the karaage had a mid sauce and was missing the crispy-crunchy exterior I was hoping for. The fried chicken skin had an OBSCENE amount of salt. Obscene. Disgusting. I sent it back to the kitchen without replacement. The pork belly bao was cooked dry and the coleslaw in it was not great. The duck legs were good, if a slight bit overcooked. The wasabi sauce under it was tasty. For sushi, the 'Takes 2 to Mango' was bad. 'Mean Green' was a contrary flavor that I thought was okay (but my friends did not agree.) The smoky ramen didn't taste smoky. The chicken flavor wasn't anything to write about. The noodles were too soft. Dessert: the flan was *gritty* and had the texture of tofu. The cereal milk macaron was rubbery. The service was fine. I will not be returning to this place. I strongly recommend avoiding this place. I've never been to a worse place since moving to Texas. I had leftovers and the thought of taking it home was appalling (I did not.) Immediately after leaving, I ordered food from a different place that cost half as much and was actually palatable. I'm writing this a few days later and I'm still furious that I was tricked into coming here. If you're reading this, please, please, PLEASE go somewhere else. (PS. Pulled my earlier review just to re-post it on my account with my REAL name.) read more

Good food and great happy hour. My wife and I stopped by during a visit to Denton's Halloween which is super cool, but I digress. The place is real homey and very approachable. We stopped in around 5pm and found they have happy hour which was a nice surprise. We ordered a few items off that menu, but also wanted to try some regular items as well. The tuna and krab cones were really nice and light. Perfect to share over drinks. We always get an order of escolar when we find it. It was nicely cut and scored which made for an excellent chew. The last item to arrive was salmon dish called the cure. It had nice, thick slices of salmon with torched skin over a bed of soba noodles. It was okay and kind of strange. The torch really did a number on the skin. I would have preferred and hot skillet sear since the torch left it bitter and dusty from the ash. We are glad we tried it but wouldn't get it again. The service was great. We never ran out of drinks and had no questions on the progress of our order. We will come back every time we visit Denton. read more

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Was in town for a conference and used Yelp to scout out some nearby food options. Parking in the area is a bit tricky, but once you manage that, the walk around this little strip is easy and enjoyable. Lots of food and bar options nearby--it definitely has that small college town vibe (because it is one). I grabbed a seat at the bar and was greeted right away. Service was fast and friendly, which I appreciated since I was on a time crunch. I probably wouldn't return just because I'd want to explore other places if I'm ever back in town, but this spot did the job. What I ordered: Veg Out Roll Smoked Yellowtail Belly A mocktail (bartender's creation, since there's no mocktail menu) Food was fresh, well-prepared, and hit the spot. Solid choice if you're in the area. read more

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Amazing place to snag a seat on a Friday night. Wow is all I can say. The food is amazing and the drinks are top tier. The bartenders are knowledgeable and give good recommendations. Make sure to get the LARGE loaded tots to share because they're addicting. read more

Komodo Loco - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

We dropped by here when we moved our kid into his apartment. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, sushi in Denton? Well I have to day, I was pleasantly surprised. Each dish was bursting with flavor, our server gave really good recommendations and the drinks were good. It was busy, we had a little wait but well worth it. I'd recommend a visit here, parking can suck if it's peak hours but doesn't hurt to take a stroll around the area. read more

Brandon was amazing! We went during their soft open and had a great time! We stayed very hydrated :)

I went with a friend on a Friday evening and had a great experience overall! The restaurant was decked out in Halloween decorations which we loved. We had the loco egg rolls which have chorizo, I've never had that combination and loved it! I also got the southern smoked ramen and my friend got the yakisoba. The only thing about my ramen was not impressed with are the eggs, even in the picture, their cook looks a bit off like they either overcooked or had them sitting a while. Another thing was we ordered diet Mexican Coke and was served flat about 3 times until the machine eventually worked. We thankfully had an attentive and great server that noticed they were flat and gave us a warning each time, and to let her know if they were flat. Because of her kindness and transparency it was no big deal, or else we would have been more hesitant to complain about them. I'd definitely come again. read more

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This place is a denton standard of excellence. Kyle and his staff make sure you feel right at home when you walk in. We keep this place as our regular date night. Everything we order... we dream about later! The food and the cocktails are seriously so thoughtfully crafted it makes your heart sing. read more

This Asian-Tex fusion spot in the heart of the college scene (right between UNT & TWU) delivers big flavor and great vibes. The bao buns are soft, flavorful, and packed with variety, the fried rice hits every comfort-food note, and the cocktails are bold and fun--just the way we like them. Perfect for a casual bite, date night, or hanging with friends. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Favorite sushi spot in Denton. Not one bad thing to order off this menu. Our servers are always super friendly and helpful. You have got to try the salon belly! read more

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Tuna tower was fire. We sat in the bar area and the service was awesome. Food is awesome. Parking is not great but that's kinda par for the course in this area. The drinks were also pretty good! read more

Did not have "eat some freaking excellent sushi in denton" on my list. I have been well and humbled. We visited my brothers family and he took us here. Very attentive server who helped us choose between all the things. She gave great advice--we got the yellowtail belly for dessert. Lol Fun decor, comfortable, and a great place to spend the evening. read more

Komodo Loco - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

Omg we love Komodo loco! When I pass by here just being in denton, I can just dream of eating the deviled eggs * drool* you can tell the quality of sushi is great. Brought some cousins from cali here and they were in love! The vibes are cool, it's a bit dark but it's worth it! read more

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Takes miso soup to a whole new level! Never had a bite we didn't enjoy. Service was attentive but I'm not a fan of bar area seating when there's room elsewhere: it's a bit of a racetrack through there. Creative and fresh! read more

Sat at the bar as the wait was an hour. You may wanna call ahead to make resi. We actually love sitting @ the bar. It has an intimate & romantic feel to it. Service was impeccable! Both were super friendly and attentive. I had the Oaxacan the table.... I could taste each layer of Smokey rum and mezcal. Very refreshing and beautiful drink. Had to have the T-Dub since I'm an alum and it didn't disappoint. Highly recommend if salmon is your go to. The scallop nigiri was delish! Already planning our next visit. read more

I felt compelled to leave a review after reading a rather ridiculous one. My boyfriend and I are a bit of foodies and love trying new restaurants, rarely coming back to the same restaurant twice. However, Komodo has become one of our regular spots because YALL ITS THAT GOOD! The food is phenomenal, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, the vibes are great, and it's clean. Reviews should be based on the quality of food and service, not minuscule details that had no impact on your dining experience. Before publishing something online, we should all think to ourselves, "is this helpful? Is this kind?", if the answer isn't yes to both, then don't post it. The restaurant industry is challenging enough and patrons shouldn't be picking apart irrelevant details and then leaving bad reviews because of it. This is someone's livelihood and that shouldn't be taken lightly. The world would be a lot better of a place if we were all more thoughtful with the words we speak and post. Kyle--we love Komodo and I'm already craving the bluefin crudo again! Can't wait to come back!! read more

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Great little place just off the main roads. It looks a little divey from that outside, but is clean and comfortable on the inside. Our service was excellent and everyone was incredibly friendly. We had the roasted brussels sprouts as well as the roasted peppers for appetizers and both were delicious. I had the southern smoked Ramen with extra spice added. It was excellent, and the spice level was perfect for me. Others had the sushi, which they really enjoyed. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area read more

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This place is phenomenal! I was m town for a vid wrench and was not expecting anything super great. Luckily, my coworker suggest we try here and I admit I was blown away! In fact, it was so good I came here two nights in a row. The location is great with plenty of public parking down the street. The vibe is pretty hip and fits the food quite well. Both nights we shared several apps, and I ordered a sushi roll and a bowl of ramen. Everything that everyone had both nights was incredible! And on top of that, prices were great. I would definitely come here again, if ever back in the area. read more

Komodo Loco - Miso Ramen with pork belly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

Veronica is amazing! Great service, good was yummy, drinks were tasty, vibe was laid back. Would recommend & will be back!! read more

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I love their veggie gyoza and the service was awesome. The staff seem to like their jobs there because of how upbeat and attentive they were. I think that's always a good sign! read more

One of the best asian places in Denton. With a fresh twist on asian food it's easily one of the better restaurants just off the square. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is excellent. But I gotta take off the stars because the owner uses AI generated images as decoration. It's distractingly bad and in a city with two art universities I'm stunned that the owner doesn't highlight some local talent instead. I highly recommend this place and would otherwise give it 5 stars. read more

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The ambience was so nice! They were great and very accommodating.. our server was super nice! We loved all of them- we loved the bebop & rocksteady - and the sauce was amazing! The takes two to mango was also great- cow -abunga was also great! Definitely reccomend it ! The food came super quick- even on a busy Friday night. read more

Komodo Loco - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

It had been a minute since we'd ventured here and I am so glad we did! My hubby and I were on the hunt for a quick but good meal before catching some sports event. We got in early, around 5pm, and were seated immediately. The place has had some nice renovations lately and it is quite charming inside. You're greeted cheerfully at the door and view to the nice bar area and main dining. The place is small so definitely come early if you can and take advantage of their HH specials! We started with the KFD (fried duck wings) which are always a must. Four crispy duck wings in a delicious sweet and spicy sauce. They're messy but worth it - and if you don't want to get your fingers sticky, use the fork and get a knife. Very tasty! For entrees, my hubby got the pork belly bowl with a fried egg and I got the Cowabunga roll and an avocado maki roll. Everything arrived quickly. My hubby's pork belly were perfectly seared on both sides, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside over a bed of yakisoba noodles with lots of veggies and that fried egg with a creamy center. The Cowbunga specialty roll was beautifully excecuted. Stuffed with tempura shrimp, topped with seared filet mignon and artfully covered with a chimichurri and some other delicious sauce. I LOVED it -and normally do not care for cream cheese in my rolls. The avocado maki roll was simple and yummy, avocado wrapped in rice and the external seaweed wrap. We will be adding this into the rotation for sure! I can't wait to explore more items on their fusion menu. It just works so try it! Go there. Get some. Life is too short for boring food! read more

Komodo Loco - Cowabunga roll and an avocado roll! So cute! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

Loooove this place! The food and cocktails are fab! It's always busy! Friendly staff and cute joint!

Amazing! Great environment and ambience. Went with my father and girlfriend. Staff was amazing. Food was amazing. We got sushi, bao and Ramen as well as their dessert. Pretty amazing. Definitely recommend. The Komodo tower is amazing. I get it every time I go, I've been 4 times and can't wait to go back again read more

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So delicious! As someone from the coast, it's been so hard to find good sushi this far inland. This place is the best sushi I have ever had in Texas by far! The atmosphere is great and really upbeat. The service really depends day by day but overall it's great food! read more

We are cocktail enthusiasts and have found our new spot anytime we are near Denton. The food here is also really great. The staff here makes this place extra special :) if you like well executed, balanced, and imaginative food & drink COME HERE. Also really cute atmosphere :) I cannot overstate this enough, some of the BEST cocktails I have ever had. P.S. The sauce that came with the Gyoza was also stellar and really showed me how much this place knows what they are doing. What a gem. read more

Komodo Loco - Not a bad cocktail menu :) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

The ambiance is cool. The food is delicious, I enjoy the spicy miso ramen. The servers are nice. There is usually a wait but it's worth it!

Fan-freakin-tastic We are from out of town and decided to give it a try. My husband got the bao buns and loved them. All three delicious. I had the miso salmon raw plate. Absolutely delicious. And we split the Slammin Sake roll. Yum! Server was Macy and she was super friendly. The drinks were great too. Highly recommend. read more

I had a great time with my friend at Komodo Loco. The interior felt like something you might see in Austin or Colorado- moody lighting with cool artwork. First things first, I was hoping that we would sit in the front area of the restaurant where things were happening but we were sat in a back room down tue hallway which you couldn't even tell existed. It was super dark and not as appealing as the front of store which was a bummer. I could've said something but it ended up okay in the end. Our waitress was good about checking up on us so we appreciated that. Let's talk about food and drink. For the cocktail, I got the berry drink at first which was gin and blackberries and blueberries I believe. I wasn't a huge fan, but I was able to switch it out with the Japanese whiskey drink which was a whole lot better- 6.5/10 The food was overall delicious. - I got the slammin sake roll which was me and my friends favorite- a spicy salmon roll that had just the right amount of kick to it- 9/10 - I also got sashimi with mango- it was not bad; fresh but definitely not as tasty, complex or worth it to me compared to the previous roll- 6/10 - Finally I got the tuna maki since I was still hungry. It was probably the worst roll of the bunch. It was the cheapest and the seaweed was chewy and hard to bite through. - My friend got a specialty featured roll that had mango in it (I forget the name) but it was delish. 7.5/10. The kicker to all this was that I asked for sauces and was not told ahead of time that I would be charged for it. Again I didn't say anything at the time because it was only 25 cents per sauce but just the fact that I was told beforehand was not great. They should tell guests if something is extra- I've never been charged for extra sauce on the side at any other restaurant ever. Overall a good experience with a few tweaks this could be 5 stars for me- maybe I would give it another try in the future read more

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They were busy on a Saturday night and we didn't have a reservation like many people did. They still got us a table within 30 minutes. We loved the edamame, seaweed salad, sushi roll and ramen! We will definitely be back!! read more

Komodo Loco - Edamame Seaweed Salad Takes Two to Mango roll and Miso Loco ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

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So yummy ! Unique flavors and awesome presentation! The cocktails were also soo good as well. Service was great we sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly and attentive. I will def be coming back read more

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Got takeout and on a whim I decided on the Fun Guys app and that was not a mistake. Everything else was great, but those mushrooms and sauce stole the show. read more

This establishment is nicely decorated. Service was great. Did not visit the bar side but looks nice enough. Bro said that was the best fried rice he's ever had. I started with the kimchi dragon eggs- I expected more bacon and more flavor, didn't taste any kimchi. I also got a cucumber salad, Nice and small but good portion for me. I moved on to the Two baos, one pork belly and one chicken. Both were very tasty. I completed my meal with a specialty roll, slamming sake - it was okay I would go back and try other items on the menu. read more

Love it when restaurants embrace old buildings and incorporate the vibe into their decor. Three Denton boys determine to create a local non-traditional asian fusion sport with awesome totchos, ramen, and a variety of other foods. The bar looks like something from of a converted mechanic shop. Yelp reviews are definitely on point for this place. Free Parking less than a block away makes this off the square a "hole in the wall" destination for sure. read more

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I absolutely love eating here! Over the last several, I've had most everything on the menu twice over and not one thing has been less than stellar in taste, quality or presentation! The drinks are superb as well! Fantastic liquor selections and creative/delicious cocktails! The cowboy bebop is divine! I'll be back soon read more

Unique and delicious food! We had the piggy tater tots, several specialty sushi rolls, sashimi and the tempura fried cheesecake was awesome! We will be coming back...often. read more

DELICIOUS food & Kellyn was an awesome server! Recommended tons of items to us & even told us what sauces they paired best with. Atmosphere was fun! Definitely will be coming back when I visit again! read more