Came here after a coworker told me to check it out. Totally NOT disappointed! The specialty rolls are huge. My teen son ordered two and couldn't finish it all. My daughter had a ramen dish and it was fantastic. We ordered the fried avocado appetizer for the table and it was delicious. I fell in love with the hot honey ginger tea. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

The food we got yesterday was amazing. I recommend roll #9 and the chicken fried rice was the best ever according to my son.

Got it to go, which took longer than expected. The food was pricy but very delicious! Would definitely have it again

The best sushi ever! Whenever I visit my daughter and her family we eat there every time! They are genuinely very nice people!

It's been awhile since we've come here. It's under a new manager and he came out and introduced himself while we were there! The staff was eager to serve, happy and knowledgeable. The sushi was very good! Very tender pieces and half of the rice I normally get at other places --which I really liked. When any of the dishes were served it looked like a piece of art! We had the volcano roll and Philadelphia roll. All good! The inside has had a facelift --more inviting and less dark. I would love to see it in the evening... has a romantic feel. If you haven't been here in awhile, go check them out. read more

Motto Sushi's new team will suprise you with their service and food. I wanted to get the word out. The new chef (James Bond) and hostess (Andrea) and staff made me feel very welcomed and recommended me the firecracker roll. This hit the spot. Please support them if you like sushi. read more

Motto Sushi - Motto Sushi's new team will suprise you with their service and food! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

We were on our way to a different Sushi restaurant. Because we always go out for dinner on Friday Nights. Just my husband and I. Well, we were driving by and noticed that Sushi Motto was all lit up and the open sign was ON! My husband said " are they open"?. I saw d "it says they are". He asked me if I'd like to try it. I said sure! First off the atmosphere and the decor is beautiful and what you'd like to see in a good Japanese establishment. A few booths and more tables as well as a few hi- tops and if course, the Sushi Bar. All of the booths were full so we opted for a table. We were greeted by nearly everyone that worked there, they are all so friendly. My ordered two entree's, my husband got the Bulgogi and I ordered the Tempura Shrimp. But for our appetizer we ordered The Creamy Balls. The were soft lite and crab puff like. We also ordered a cucumber sushi roll. It was very fresh and tasted delightful. Our entrees came with miso soup and I have to say... it's the best miso I can remember ever having myself. I've had many. They have a very extensive sushi / sashimi menu as well as appetizers and other "homemade" recipes. We will come back here guaranteed! In fact we made a date with our friends to come next week! Although we didn't partake in the bar service, I'll update when we do. You gotta try this place. Tell them Sandy sent you . read more

I've loved Motto Sushi since my first visit 16 months ago and the chef/owner James Bond took over 19 months ago. James knows more about fish than anyone I've ever encountered I was lucky enough to attend James Bond's special day for Valentine's Day it was a reservation only event where he did five seatings all day for four guest at a time for an omakase meal! This was the best meal I've ever eaten The food was absolutely astonishing from the freshly grated real wasabi root grated on shark skin and the amazing selection of fish & Sue's lemon sherbet was a perfect pallet cleanser to end the meal. The first course was a steamed egg with a little bit of fish it was like warming your soul by ingesting a hot Texas summer cloud it was so light and fluffy. Then came the halibut and my mind began to open up to the journey this meal was going to take us on pure unadulterated bliss! There were too many courses to count and I was way too in the moment to take photos but I did get three I believe they're applesauce, pink lady, epic effing showdown. Alright here's the Dentonite verdict this place is way better than keiich and it doesn't take eight months to get a table. Go see James Bond and sit at the sushi bar if you want to really experience what I'm talking about. Go eat here the hospitality is amazing having Uber bring it doesn't do it Justice don't get me worng I've done it and it's awesome I received my order 15minutes after I placed it mind blown! Go eat here and meet the family that runs this business that is my number 1 recommendation in DFW! The Hot Night Roll and sunshine roll are amazing! Go meet James Bond, Sue, & Jason the family that makes this restaurant amazing! read more

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The California roll should have been my first clue- it was some kind of mushy spread with a very thin layer of cucumber and no avocado! The vegan egg rolls tasted like they had been fried over and over again and were not fresh! Overall the food was subpar! read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant one day. They're by far the best sushi place in Denton that I've tried, with exceptional foods & service. The owner and staff were extremely friendly, all the dishes were fresh in taste and well seasoned. The location is hidden in a little corner, but once you find the place and try their foods, you would definitely want to come back just like me . read more

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Food, service, and presentation were all stellar. New ownership has elevated this resturant. read more

This place is over the top! What a dining experience. The owners are extremely friendly and very passionate about what they do. They have covered every detail. The food quality is wonderful and the presentation is like a show in itself. Thanks for a great experience and we can't wait to return. read more

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I got to say, I'm spoiled when it comes to Sushi. My wife and I have searched for a good sushi restaurant for months with no luck. Come to find out that one of the best sushi gems was right here. MOTTO SUSHI!!! You need to try and you won't be disappointed. The quality of fish is out of this world. The presentation of each dish is very tasteful. The head sushi chef and his wife took over the place in the summer of 2021and totally revamped it. Awesome job. I'll be back very soon...... read more

My sister and I went here for dinner and we sat at the bar area. The inside had a cute decor with little white lights on the ceiling and was very clean. They make their own special sauces and I'm hooked on "the green sauce". Since we are watching what we are eating we decided to get different orders of sashimi (yellowtail, Salomon, eel and scallops) it was AWESOME! They were great cuts and were very fresh! We also had the Garlic Edamame and they put pineapple chucks in it! WOW so clever and a great mix! We will go back for sure! read more

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SUCH a FANTASTIC place!! I went here with my boyfriend on a Friday night, we were sat within two minutes, and were taken care of by Michael who was an absolutely wonderful attentive server with excellent insight on the menu. We try to visit a new sushi spot once a week, and this one left me with the need to leave a review. All of the fish is incredibly fresh & priced appropriately, Definitely worth a visit!!! We will be back!!! read more

100% RECOMMEND!!! Authentic, delicious, and great service. For sure one of the best sushi spots in Denton. My boyfriend and I had the Heart Attack as an appetizer, an Unagi Bowl, and the Firecracker and Ninja Roll....none disappointed...all delicious! Also, for drinkers, we recommend the lemon cucumber sake! This was recommend by our awesome chef Peter. My boyfriend had 3. LOL Peter the Chef and James the owner... SUPER FRIENDLY! :) read more

Motto Sushi - Left: Firecracker Roll (delicious) Right: Ninja Roll (delicious) Drink: Sparkling Sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

This was our first time in the restaurant. We were greeted by the waitstaff and Chef. The new owner remodeled the restaurant and it's beautiful! We ordered miso soup, shrimp tempura , steak bowl, California rolls, the ninja roll, and the tempura shrimp lover roll. The presentation was stunning and the flavors were amazing ! I gave this place five stars for the quality of the food and the amazing customer service read more

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Yummy food and nice staff. Loved the song request book. Looking forward to my next trip back.

Highly recommend! Found our new favorite sushi place. The service was great, friendly and inviting atmosphere. The rolls were amazing. Our waiter suggested the cheesecake tempura ... delicious! Will definitely be back. read more

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This place was just bought out about a month ago and it was all around wonderful!! Our servers were very knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations. They were also very friendly and polite, and of course food was absolutely delicious and fresh!! We also tried their fried ice cream and the dough was almost like a thin layer of cake that went so well with the ice cream. Overall great find! read more

Motto Sushi - L: Motto Sushi Roll M: Dragon Roll R: Taiyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denton, Texas

I love the cute pink cherry blossom tree right at the hostess/check in area and the "backyard" lights throughout. It's like being out in nightlife with the vibe inside. We showed up 30 minutes before closing and would've totally understood if it's too late but Leah assured us we were fine and was so sweet and friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcomed! The menu has plenty of options, we love sushi but if you don't care for it, you got plenty to choose from. We got a house salad, seaweed salad, baked salmon roll, eel and avocado roll, salmon sashimi and the fish ice cream with red bean! So much to eat and enjoy for only $45 and the food is worth posting a review but it was really Leah's amazing service and attention that made me pull out my phone and give this place the praise it deserves. I was excited to see it had 5 stars and now I'm not surprised as to why. I know about southern hospitality but the constant reminder and experience with it has been great. read more

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Terrible. Did not follow basic instructions on takeout order. Will never order from here again

The atmosphere is fantastic. The staff is friendly. The food is delicious and really good pricing. We love the fried rice!

The sushi was amazing and very fresh. We ordered half the menu for our group and it was all amazing. The owner and the staff was very friendly and the establishment was very clean including the restrooms. The quality is outstanding and worth the price. I do see people complaining about the prices and about them having fresh fish "if that's your thing" but sushi restaurants are supposed to have fish. Overall I would frequent this place and I do recommend. If you're used to eating sushi at the local buffet and expecting all you can eat prices, this place is not for you... just saying. read more

Excellent. We stopped here traveling from Louisiana to OKC and wanted a quick bite to eat. Edamame is perfectly salted. You can tell they use high quality sushi. Great service, great sushi presentation. Highly recommend! read more

I've never been to a sushi restaurant that I was greeted and felt like family immediately. Learning the owners story, showing the different cuts of sashimi, having great conversations with the staff and fellow patrons. The food is out of this world fresh and delicious. Amazing beautiful presentation. From the food to the ambiance, this place is an absolute hidden gem! Wonderful experience read more

First time here. Originally from orange county, CA so it is hard to Find quality sushi. The food is amazing here, great service. Def gonna come back. Btw we had franky, baja crunch and Yellowtail Lover Roll read more

Excellent. Quality was top notch. I am a sashimi snob and this place did not disappoint. Husband enjoyed the rainbow roll and assorted nigiri. Finished with excellent moochi ice cream read more

Food was awesome, service was fast and good ambiance. Fried rice and steak was down perfectly.

James and his entire family are wonderful people and the food is amazing!! I enjoy the Cheery Blossom as you walk in. Enjoy!

Love this place it's mine and my family's go to for great sushi. Great family owned restaurant and they are very warm and gracious people who happen to serve great food. read more

This is seriously one of the best places in town Service is always amazing and staff are super nice Food is delicious, every single thing on the menu is great. And the atmosphere is really great. JUST COME EAT HERE YOU WONT REGRET IT I PROMISE! read more

Fast, attentive service and really good food. The creamy ball is a must try. I've had better Volcano Roll and Takoyaki somewhere else but I am not saying it is not good. The ambience is nice and they have TV that play sports. So if you want a place to watch football and not have the typical sports bar scene this is a good place to try. read more

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My boyfriend and I have been wanting to try this place since moving to Denton and we finally gave it a try. It was awesome! The fish is very fresh, we had the Rock n Roll and the Franky roll. We ate the Franky roll too fast so there's no pic lol but the Rock n Roll is a great rice-less roll! The staff is so friendly, the head chef came to our table and told us about the menu and gave great recommendations. The customer service is spot on, we definitely found our new sushi spot! read more

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I read the multiple 5 star reviews and was immediately skeptical, but this please earns them all! Friendly and attentive waitstaff, food presentation was top-notch (I wish I'd gotten a picture!) and incredibly fresh. We tried the Avocado Bomb appetizer and loved it! We paired our meal with their cold sake (so hot in Texas right now!) and it was the perfect companion to the meal. The Unagi was melt-in-your-mouth tasty with a hint of smokiness and so balanced. Will be coming back for sure! read more

Look, I know I'm using the old trope of saying, "I never write reviews," but it's true this case. This restaurant consistently serves amazing food. I primarily eat sashimi, and I can, without a doubt, say that this is the best, freshest sashimi I've had at a strip center style sushi joint. I don't say "strip center" as an insult to the business, but it looks modest from the street. They real Wasabi you can request, the special soy sauce blends for certain cuts of fish, and the care put into presentation sets it above the rest. Also, the chef, James Bond, is a fantastic host. James always remembers my wife's and my name. We also did the omakase event he hosts a couple of times a year, and it was absolutely delicious. The price for omakase was $150 a person, and it was an intimate and memorable experience. I seriously recommend this to anyone who is a fan of sushi. You will not be disappointed. read more

I travel the US eating sushi and this place is off the chain! Escolar is amazing. Every thing we tried was amazing. I highly recommend. Outside is unassuming but don't miss out on this amazing sushi. read more

We looked hi and lo for a good sushi place in the DFW area. We tried several and had no luck. Blue fin is our favorite and Sushi Motto had it. The absolute best! The staff and Chef's are awesome! Brayden & Dani read more

Wow. Truly. What a fantastic experience, and amazing food and ambiance. Sit at the bar and let James make what what ever he wants. Denton is a food desert. This is an oasis. read more

If you haven't been here, I think it's time you stop by. Food was brought out quickly, everything was so tasty and fresh. As a former server, I can also confirm the service was incredible!. read more