Sushi is my life! New to the area and this place made me feel back in the East Coast, sushi was fresh and taste great! The prices were expected and worth it. It is definitely a go to place for me! read more

This place was hard to find. The area is congested and GPS seemed very confused. We almost gave up. Thank goodness we didn't! This little hole in the wall (order at the counter, seat yourself) is packed with Japanese staff and deliciously authentic udon. The hubs had seafood udon and was pleased to pick bits of seafood out of his soup. I had udon and sushi because I just can't resist sushi. This was more food than I needed, but yum! Loved the large piece of tuna on top of the small portion of rice. The teens had fried rice -- good but boringly American, imo. They were happy though. The best and most unexpected part was the serve your self appetizer bar complete with kimchi, pickles, pickled ginger and more! I could've used a whole additional plate. We chose this place after flying in to Dallas from Charlotte, nc where the food is mostly American bland, boring and traditional. Yum! read more

Makiboy - Sushi and my half eaten udon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Love getting the sushi rolls and salmon towers! The customer service was amazing and employees was kind!

I've been coming to Maki Boy since 2007 when they opened... the food has always been consistent aka the bomb. Today I ordered my regular beef fried rice, 6 piece shrimp tempura roll and a 6 piece eel roll. My fried rice was flavorless and mushy. The rolls were also mushy and had entirely too much rice. I had to skip lunch and I was excited for late lunch just to be disappointed by this over watered rice in my food. If you know the food isn't cooked correctly, you should make a new batch... mushy sushi rice on rolls is HORRIBLE! I'm so disappointed, I hope this is a one time thing, because I noticed a different sushi chefs made my food today. read more

I love the food here. I also like the vibe of the restaurant. It doesn't have a lot of seating but everything feels cozy and welcoming. I would take into consideration the seating if one is planning on bringing a larger group of people, since their seating arrangement only accommodates smaller groups. They also have pictures of literally every dish they serve on the menus and walls, which is helpful. I highly recommend. read more

Didn't live up to the hype. Sushi was dry, unpolished and bland. No more elegant than when we've tried making it at home. Udon broth tasted like chicken stock, lacking the kick and slight soy-flavor when I've had it in Japan. You check a menu, seat yourself, pay first, wait for the food. Not much interaction as far as measuring "service". Atmosphere was quirky but unfortunate. Two flatscreens played satellite TV with poor reception that froze every minute, positioned in just such a way that the echo from the two gave me a mild headache. It's a hole-in-the-wall alright, just not the kind you want to revisit. read more

I agree with David that this place isn't a secret anymore. 5-6 years ago, you'd find a sprinkle of people from the neighboring stores in there during lunch hours but it wasn't the busy, crowded area it is today. Charlie is the owner of the place and he is all about making the food worthy of your taste buds. He's a pretty cool guy and whenever the place is packed, he usually gives out samples of his smoothies to the customers. I've tried a number of sushi and the only one I'd stay away from is the eel roll. I'm not a fan of the aftertaste at all. The Spicy sea food ramen, the smoothies, the hawaiian pine rice, the chicken teriyaki bowl, Yaki soba, and the fruit icee are all items I'd recommend you try; even if you don't like seafood, I'm sure you'll find something to your liking at the place. Side dishes: the side dishes are definitely a popular treat and the ones that people grab at the most is the kimchi and broccoli soaked in teriyaki. The interior decorations are a little...well, they grow on you- from the tv showcasing an aquarium, to the christmas candy cane that smiles at you all year round. Every time I come home from college, this is the place I visit with my friends and family. PS: become a fan of them on facebook for discount coupons. read more

Was craving sushi and saw this place had great reviews. The reviews were dead on! I ordered the bibimbop and it tasted like home. It was really good. Even my mom would have to agree. The sushi was OK. I had the eel roll. Although the size of the sushi was bigger than most I've definitely had better. I ordered take out and the wait wasn't too bad. I'd say about less than 30 mins. The price was right up my alley as well. All together I spent less than $20 on my meal. I will definitely be going back! read more

Makiboy - Bibimbop! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Be warned that this place is very small and there is very little seating. You self-seat yourself and order over the counter then they bring out your food. They have a very nice selection of food ranging from ramen to sushi to dons and even Korean food. There is a side bar with all you can eat sides including kimchi, broccoli, bean sprouts, etc. I would recommend the broccoli. The SO ordered the ramen and sushi special which was worth the price of 8.99 coming with seafood ramen and 8 pieces of sushi. I ordered the eel donburi which was delicious and came with eel sauce. Overall, this place is very unique and fulfilling for the price tag. read more

Makiboy - Eel donburi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

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My boyfriend and I came here during lunch on a weekday and were completely blown away by the deliciousness of this place! Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is a little more quaint with a small, cozy dining room and sushi bar. We had shrimp tempura Udon, bibimbap, and a Florida sushi roll. All of it equally delicious. They also have a little side bar full of goodies such as kimchi, broccoli, cucumbers, etc.. Which was an added bonus. Needless to say, we were very full and satisfied! We don't live near Irving but we will definitely be back for more Maki Boy! read more

The place is not as what it used to be. The roll looks good but the quality is not as the same as before. Also I did notice that the price is even higher. In addition, there is no beansprout or broccoli for side dishes anymore which is a huge turnoff for us. read more

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A very cheap sushi restaurant if you're on a budget and craving some sushi. I like to get the Jalapeño roll here. Inside is super cute and has a theme to it. read more

Makiboy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

I liked the selection available and the ambiance. It's a very casual place with Xmas lights inside (reminds me of some restaurants in Belgium). I got the miso ramen it was pretty good but wayyyy too salty for me, but i just added water to it and it was still very good. They gave me a BIG portion of seaweed salad! The most I ever was served so that was neat. My vegetarian sushi which was just avocado and cucumber were good too. I loved that they have a little mini bar where you can get as much ginger as you want. Based on my order, I did enjoy it. read more

Makiboy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

Ahhhhh Maki BOIII! The experience of a small, intimate, hole in the wall dining with just you and the sushi chefs. I was attracted to this place solely on the appetizing ring of the name. Looking at some pictures I saw indeed that this was the Japanese/Korean restaurant I had been looking for my whole life. ONWARDS to the ultimate executive summary of Maki Boi I.You walk in a. Grab some menus and seat yourself. Not many choices basically bar or table. b. Peruse the menu, be sure to note the daily special (which I'm suspicious is the same every day). Notice the VALUE of the Maki Roll and your choice of soup (which they say is small but it was a lot bigger than I expected) II. You go to the register to order a. Order UP son- I know you might be curious about those portions cause whenever I go to a sushi place I'm wary that sushi is overpriced and portion size is weak. SO I shall say, on behalf of my boy Maki, that the dishes here are fairly priced for their sizes. b. Our order included the Maki Roll special ($9) with the Spicy Seafood Soup, the Cajun Roll ($9.5), and the must order Maki Tower ($11). Three dishes was enough for both me and my accomplice which is impressive because I am a 6'4" hulking giant. Also, you have the option to order 6 pieces or 12 pieces in a roll; we ordered the 12 piece rolls to send a message to everyone that we weren't messing around. III. Dining a. You've unlocked access to the sides bar by ordering!! I was delighted to see an assortment of ginger, kimchi, broccoli, etc. Great to munch on while waiting. b. Food came quite quickly or maybe I was just distracted by my side dishes.... Anyway I got the pleasure of destroying the Maki Tower myself although Im sure they would do it for you if you're unusually weak. c. According to my refined taste buds, the Cajun Roll was the best. According to my accomplice's taste buds, the Maki Roll was the best. Message me if you've tried both and let me know which you like better, I'm really curious. IV. CONCLUSION a. This is some great sushi! Definitely towards the higher middle class in a social hierarchy of all the sushis I've tried. Definitely towards between the $ and the $$ and leaning more towards the $$. I'll let you know how my quest for the ever elusive, cheap and quality, sushi joint goes but until then I will continue searching. I really loved the aesthetic design of Maki Boi, especially all the lights making things feel all cozy. read more

Makiboy - maki boy with the maki GIRL - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

I love this place. If I'm craving sushi? Maki-Boi. How about korean food? Maki-Boi! How about some Thai? Maki-Boi! It's a cozy experience that stems from the fusion of Asian cuisine. 110% would recommend. read more

Makiboy - Bibimbap! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

This little hole in the wall is fabulous!!! I'm extremely impressed! I'll be back here any time I'm in the area! Their sushi is fantastic/fresh and their bowls are really really tasty! Definitely worth stopping in. read more

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Well priced sushi for the quality! I love the alaskan and the eel roll, oh also there boba is bomb!!!!

Stumbled upon this place by accident. Really fun atmosphere and great service. It does not carry the stuffiness from fancier sushi places but the food is amazing. I tried the Eel Rice bowl and it was super tasty. While ou wait for our food and appetizers tou can actually munch on the "sides bar" (ginger, jalapeños, kimchi cabbage...) If I am to classify the place I would say it is a mix of a Chinese takeout t(hat sells Japanese food) with a hipster coffee shop (without the coffee). Trust me, worth trying. read more

Space is kinda of secluded and has been in the area for awhile. Food is decent with a wide verity of Japanese food. The space is abit cramped but always feels busy. At the time my ex-wife and I went here and we ordered the service was ok probably because of the time of day but the food prep was abit lacking in response and the food was standard to what you think of Asian food. Overall not exceptional for the type to travel for but definitly a nice local spot to get your Japanese fix. read more

The fish is NOT fresh! We will not be going back here ! Our to go sushi did not even come with wasabi or ginger... oh and when I asked for ginger they said- get this- they were OUT TODAY! It's a sushi restaurant ! And when I was ordering I ordered 6 pieces of the jalapeño roll... when I picked up the order, they told me that it only comes in 12 pieces (NOT what the menu says). Highly disappointed - I don't know why they have 4 stars :/ skip it ! ** update*** we both got "maki sick" read more

Visited again recently and I wondered why I had waited so long. The place was hopping busy the food was pouring out of the kitchen. The menu was extensive and offered two order sizes of sushi. Perfect. I ordered the tuna tower with extra sauces, ate with my friends and took the leftovers home. I rolled them up sushi style and had it for lunch the next day. Yummy. The atmosphere is very casual, busy and the menus is extensive I'll be back with more friends ASAP. I cut the review by a star as sometimes I would like to just sit and visit which is often hard to do amidst the hustle and bustle. You are not rushed out, it's just busy. read more

Fantastic lunch spot. This place is small, so I recommend against bringing a large group. I was in a party of 3, so we were able to sit down immediately at the bar. There was a party of 8 that came in and were forced to wait for another party to leave the one large table this place offers. It was sometimes uncomfortable having such a long line of people anxiously watch you eat for an open spot... The setup is that you order food at the front, pay, and they bring it to you. It looks like mostly a to-go place, since there was a line the entire time we were there. You can get sides in the little buffet stand they have, and refill your own drinks. I particularly enjoyed the broccoli with sweet soy sauce. I ordered a ramen and roll combo, which was really good! The 6 piece roll is pretty filling, so I was stuffed when I finished the ramen. The rolls came out right away, but I had to wait about 15-20 minutes for the ramen to come out. I would have liked for the food to come together, but...at least I had something to eat during the long wait?? My friends had the yakisoba (really tasty too!) and the lunch bento box. I didn't try the bento box, but it looked good too! Overall, a great place to grab your food, or to have a quick lunch. read more

This is the real deal for Japanese food. We went exploring for a new place for lunch and ended up at Maki Boy. The restaurant is tucked in a two-level strip mall, but once you walk in you forget where you are and feel like you have just gone to Japan. The wait staff are friendly and are enjoying their work. The menu is extensive and has lots of options from soup bowls, to sushi. I could not decide which one I really wanted to I ended up having the combination of udon soup and the 5 piece sushi. I was very impressed with both. From the first sip of the broth I knew that I was in for a treat. The noodles were wonderful, big, thick udon noodles and were comforting and satisfying. I was so full by the end of lunch I could not believe it. I am going to have to come back here to try some of their other dishes . read more

My favorite sushi place ever, the spicy sauce udon and maki monster is just mush immaculate all time favorite, my entire family loves this place as well cute decor. read more

Pretty good food amount of food for the price. Only downside is the spacing. If you come with a group be weary of sitting space. Other than that, it's a nice place to visit! read more

Makiboy - Chicken teriyaki with rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

Really good Korean and Japanese food! You can get many side dish as you want! They have many kinds of Korean and Japanese dishes to choose from. read more

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Delicious ramen and sushi, I recommend for anyone looking for a quick after work meal.

This was the 2nd time I have ate here it was as good as the first. Can't beat the price or quality . I just kept an open tab and ordered a few times. We ordered 5 different rolls & all where good & I walked out of there for less then 40 bucks. I will be back and might even try it to go next time. read more

Makiboy - spicy tuna roll & can't remember the one on the right but it had crawfish. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

Normally this place is great, food is always on point but today unfortunately I ordered the spicy tofu soup, and as I was swallowing I felt something hard scratch my mouth, luckily I spit it out thinking it was a bone or something, I noticed it was a sharp piece of metal about 2 inches give or take, I threw my lunch away disappointed, please be aware when ordering that soup. Definitely won't be ordering food from there again. read more

Makiboy - Piece of metal I found in my spicy tofu soup with beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

I was visiting the area to see family when we decided to visit Maki Boy based on their excellent reviews. I'm so glad we went for it! We had the spicy tuna roll, green salad, miso soup, and the chicken bowl. Everything was so delicious and fresh! The chicken was perfectly juicy with a delicious sweet but spicy sauce drizzled on with a bed of rice. The green salad house dressing was delicious! The tuna roll was so fresh and flavorful. I liked the intimate atmosphere. It was quite busy for a Tuesday evening at 8:00, which is always a good sign. We will be back! read more

The food has been great but the service is always crap. I asked nicely what was the WiFi password and she answered very rudely that it's only for the employees and PO systems. read more

Been here twice, first for the sushi and then for the hot menu items. Both times the food was disappointing. Very bland food.

A solid 3 star in terms of food. I guess most people gave 4 stars for the very reasonable price. We ordered shrimp tempura udon and stir fried glass noodle. The tempura is good while udon soup is a bit salty. The noodle is okay but it comes with rice?? In general, an okay place for quick lunch. Not recommend if you want really good Japanese food. Oh the reason we came here is because the wait time for Mr.Max across the street was an hour and we were very hungry... read more

I was iffy because of the location and size of the place but I am extremely happy I decided to try it. Dining in can be difficult because of how small the place is but the food is amazing. The free salad bar was small but everything was extremely good. Had 3 different sushi rolls and veggie spring rolls. Everything was great. Will definitely come back. read more

This place is very cheap but as tasty as the other expensive Japanese places. The restaurant is cozy, all wooden furniture. There's a room in the corner, separated from the main court by a curtain, where you can hide away from everyone else and eat alone happily. I like the chicken bowl (actually the cheaper mini chicken bowl is of decent size if you like to order other stuff). The rolls and the tuna salads are also very good. The best thing is if you eat a lot, you can have the combos they provide to save you more money. read more

I love this place. It in a strip mall but it's a great sushi spot. I love places where ppl remember you and the food is good. Give this place a chance and order a few half rolls and don't forget the kimchi fried rice read more

I've never eaten inside I always get carry out from here. But it's small and cozy inside. The girls at the counter are sweet, but sometimes they do give me a look when I ask for extra teriyaki sauce, it's just really good and goes well with the sushi. Maki boy hands down has the best Shrimp Tempura rolls! A bit pricey but so worth it. I've gotten the Pineapple Fried Rice, it has a tiny bit spice but good. The teriyaki bowl has a good amount of chicken, dry, but with that extra teriyaki sauce it's better. And I get the free sides, broccoli, and mix it in the teriyaki bowl. Anyway, I love it mucho. read more

Makiboy - Shrimp Tempura Rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Irving, Texas

Outstanding Japanese / Korean family-run restaurant. Clean but not much to look at in terms of restaurant, but the food is prepared fast and the taste shouts out as fresh and authentic - and not expensive at all. I had the shrimp tempura sushi....the first time I've ever had shrimp in sushi that was so fresh it was still warm. Downright delicious. Go hungry, leave totally satisfied. Charming service, every order made from scratch while you wait, and not too long. read more

Spanish top league soccer was on. 3sixmafia was playing. Korean tofu soup was delightful. Free pickles and kimchi!!

Great taste and the rolls are a really good size compared to the average sushi place.