this place deserves Michelin recognition. Chefs do an amazing job at keeping you fully engaged in the omakase experience. Memorable pieces of fish each time I go. Price is fair considering location and all especially. This place I'd say feels more modern and laid back so probably more catered to the younger adults based off ambience. Reservations aren't as hard to get now compared to a couple years ago! read more

This place is amazing! The seafood is so fresh and delicious. The staff are so friendly. The interior is lovely, however loud guests can ruin the experience. Overall, I would definitely come again for the nigiri! read more

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The omakase here was amazing. The chefs were so attentive, kind, and passionate. Each course was so delicious. The place seats about 13 people, there are 17 courses for $195 pp. I would recommend! read more

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My boyfriend and I are big fans of sushi! We decided to try out Shoyo to experience omakase together. Shoyo is an intimate omakase dinner environment perfect for a more extravagant date night. We showed up a bit early for our reservation because we were worried it would be difficult to find parking in this area of Dallas. We managed to find parking and walked a block over to the restaurant. We were greeted and offered drinks (green tea or champagne) while we waited to be seated for our reservation. There was only one other party of two during our time slot that we shared the experience with. Our menu consisted of a zensai (appetizer), three sashimi items, 12 nigiri, two kitchen specials, a soup, and dessert. It was a great experience and I learned new information about the different fish we had. read more

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I think other than Tatsu I would pick Shoyo as my next favorite for nigiri. They have improved a lot since the beginning. I have been to Shoyo for both dinner AND lunch. The nigiri quality is the same at both meals. The only difference is at dinner you get more pieces and more hot dishes. One thing I do remember is they have this big block of salt on the table that they use in preparation of some of their sushi pieces. I thought it's a nice touch. At the time of this review it seems like reservations are easier to get compared to before. read more

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If you're looking for a Michelin style omakase in Dallas, this restaurant should be in your consideration. I stumbled upon this place on reddit and am glad I did. The dinner consisted of 17 courses and was relatively interactive. Chef Jimmy did a great job at descriptions for each item and injected humor to diffuse the pretentiousness that can sometimes accompany fine dining. You could truly see the chefs' passion shine through while they prepared the dishes. The only reason I am not giving this place 5 stars is because, I wasn't truly blown away. Simply having top-tier quality fish isn't enough to set yourself apart anymore. I fully acknowledge this is easy for a reviewer like myself to say, yet difficult for establishments to follow through on. All-in-all, still a fantastic experience. read more

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It was my first omakase experience and it was a 10/10! The chef curated menu includes many Japanese dishes with fresh fish mostly flown in from Japan! The inside is small and services only about 15/16 people at a time. Loved watching the chef show off his superb knife skills while giving a little history on sushi itself. It's pricey but if you love sushi you'll appreciate it. read more

An exquisite omakase experience in Dallas! Chef Jimmy makes you feel like family and every piece is a delectable piece of art. I especially loved the nigiri, excellent quality and just so smooth in your mouth. The staff are all personable and attentive. Highly recommend the later seating, so not to feel rushed out. We usually book the last seating. read more

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Absolutely amazing dining experience! For context, this was my first Omakase experience. The food transported me back to when I lived in Japan with all of the fresh seafood and vegetables. All 3 chefs were humorous and super nice about explaining everything to us. We had Chef Nick, who was absolutely . The waiters did an amazing job as well, with constant attention on us all, ensuring that everything was going smoothly. Atmosphere was super chill and elegant, definitely reminded me of sushi bars back in Japan, just on a more fancier scale. 10000/10 recommend. Will be back when I visit Dallas again in the future. read more

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One things for sure, I love sushi. And my fiancé knows I do which is why he planned for us to have a 17 course omakase experience at Shoyo for our anniversary. It was phenomenal! Super small and intimate. There were 6 other people with us along with the 2 chefs. We started off with some drinks to pair with our first course, a Japanese egg dish. We decided to upgrade and get caviar with our experience which was definitely the move! Shoyo is not for everyone as they emphasize on adding twists to the traditional omakase. Luckily, we have some pretty mature palates that can appreciate this cuisine. P.S. Be prepared for your wallet's to hurt. read more

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This restaurant is one of the closest experiences to Japanese high end sushi we can get in North America. The decorations are beautiful and the restaurant is very clean. We were sat by the bar table with other guests and the chefs made all the food in front of us. Don't be late, because we were late and made the rest of guests waited 5 minutes for us, the traffic is always bad in downtown Dallas, but they have a valet service outside, which is a lifesaver. The food is excellent, we had 14- course omakase. It is sushi with western philosophy and twist, so do not expect that you are getting a traditional sushi master omakase here, assuming at least you have been to Japanese prestigious sushi restaurants. They serve some special fish here that you don't see much in regular sushi restaurants here. If you are looking for umami exploration, this is a good place. However, the consistency of rice temperature varies on nigiri, the sushi were not melting in my mouth as I expected. The dessert vanilla ice cream is creamy but not enough vanilla taste for me. They have good sake selection, I wish they have small sake cups like they do in Japan instead of wine glasses. They also offer in house marinated ginger and cavalier pairing for a price. It is great experience, and the price is reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant. The chefs explain the fish and take pride of their work. Ambience: 10/10 Food:10/10 Price: 10/10 Service: 10/10 read more

I predict this place will have Michelin star in under 12 months.... mark my words.... I have eaten at the best in Tokyo and the US. This place is one of the top rated sushi restaurants in the world. I would give this place a top 5 in the US. Next to one of my favorite in manhattan and San Diego, it's really a treat! This omakase experience is unforgettable!!!! read more

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I was looking for an omakase spot to celebrate my husband's birthday and through Asian Grub in DF Dub's Facebook group, I found Shoyo. My people did not disappoint! We luckily got a lunch spot within the same week. The lunch is the more traditional omakase while dinner is more inventive, per Shoyo's website. I was so impressed with lunch that I now want to do dinner. Overall experience was immaculate! The facade of the restaurant was sleek. Black with gold accents. Once you step in, it's like another world. We were greeted by a wonderful gentleman, offering mimosas. We got there a little early so we sat in the waiting area until they were ready to seat us. They took us in one party at a time based on the order the parties arrived. When we were called, they opened up a cantilever door and they brought us to our seats. I loved the intimacy of it. There are only 14 seats available and 3 sushi chefs. By far, my favorite dish was the Chilean sea bass. Don't get me wrong, everything was delicious! The fish was super fresh, but the sea bass was something I couldn't get my mind off of. The textures were exquisite! It completely made this girl's tongue happy lol Would highly recommend! Husband and I have plans to go here again, but for dinner this time to see what kind of creative dish they come up with. read more

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I've heard so many great things about Shoyo but didn't try it until recently. I wish I came here sooner because this has got to be one of my FAVORITE omakase spots in Dallas. Not only do the staff greet you warmly and make you feel so comfortable, but the courses here have a unique take and are DELICIOUS! I have never had caviar in this truffle marinade (not sure what it was exactly), but it paired so perfectly with the toro. There were several pleasantly surprising flavor combinations. You can come here for date night or night out with friends! read more

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Scored last minute reservations on resy.com for lunch at Shoyo. Extremely fresh, ranging from Baja California & Faroe Islands, Denmark. Minimalistic garnishes & sauces such as yuzu, so focus can be on the seafood. All items were incredible, but we thoroughly enjoyed the slow cooked salmon (melt in yo' mouth like butt-ah), tamago & uni. Enjoyed chatting with other diners as well & it was fantastic dining; could've sat there forever & just let the experience linger in my mouth *sigh* read more

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Food was great! Chef was chill and unpretentious. When it's your first time trying something that you dropped a pretty penny for, you really want to enJoy the experience. And the waitstaff was also amazing! Just do it, you won't regret it! P.S. Tip, tax, drinks are paid at restaurant at the end of the meal. If you pay cash, have money as you want to pay since no drawer for change etc. read more

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We had an amazing experience . So glad I was able to get the reservation on my birthday. The food was really good. Well worth the price you pay for. Bursting with flavor because of the different seasonings they use. I don't know if that is the right way of explaining it. But food was just wow. The service was excellent. Our chef for the night was Jimmy. He prepared our dishes with care and his interactions with us, his group, made the whole experience fun and so much worth the big bucks. Very cool vibe. Plan on arriving earlier than your check-in time. Parking is a challenge. read more

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Amazing food, service, and experience at Shoyo! Worth those hard to get reservations! Reservations: Open the 1st of every month at 9am CST on Resy (website + app). Be online right at 9 because slots fill quickly. Food: Overall fantastic, well-prepared, and tasty meal! I had the best toro (fatty tuna) and scallop EVER to date. Some sashimi pieces I felt were just average, but the winners were truly winners. Meal was well thought out where you'd get roughly 4 pieces of sashimi, then a break with a different type of dish (soup/pasta/etc), and then repeat. Service and ambiance: You walk in and can immediately feel how classy it is. They take your coats and seat you in the back, narrow room in front of the 3 chefs. They are so good about constantly refilling your drinks, asking if you need anything, and cleaning your plate/area. Feeling lazy to retype all the food out so view it here @vaniabeann on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR3XstoH/ read more

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Absolutely incredible experience! Every dish or piece was put together so thoughtfully and the service was top notch. A very enjoyable, intimate and relaxed atmosphere. I left feeling full but so very satisfied, I really think I had a lighter step finishing the meal. I felt as if everything I ate was carefully prepared to bring out the best of every ingredient. I usually have some piece I don't like but I found new appreciation for those pieces! I cannot wait to dine with them again! read more

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I went for my birthday with my wife. I would avoid the sake pairing. It's quite expensive when you can get 2 bottles for half the price. I also found the atmosphere tough since there was an obviously drunk patron shouting and neither the chef nor staff did anything to address the situation. Eventually the chef and drunk patron both started going on about their love for Jesus. It came across really unprofessional to me. There are some amazing bites of food, but the overall situation was not a good experience. read more

I've been to Japan twice and this experience made me want to get on a plane and go back as soon as possible. The price per person was $199 and you could purchase additions a la carte, including cocktails, wine, beer. The entire experience was worth every dollar as the host, sushi chefs, and servers were fully focused and attentive on giving us an elegant and informative experience. We sat with Chef Kevin and he was fun, cheery, and shared a lot of info about the ingredients. You'll walk away feeling special and like you've eaten art. If you're hesitant about raw sashimi, don't be! The flavors will flip your impression of how raw fish melts like butter with the other ingredients. read more

In between a 4 and 5! Ambiance and the lead up are jsut really fun, screams that exclusivity and homage to the craft. Same with the service and even seeing the dedication/passion of the sushi chefs, jsut very fun and differnt. Very expensive, but its also like. 20 course omakase very focused on nigiri. the sushi rice was beautifull jsut so on point, along with the fish. so fresh and delicate there werre some dishes from the kitchen that was fun too. top 3- amberjack with sea salt, scallop, and the tuna with truffle caviar. absolute perfection. im going to go 4 bc there were a few dishes that i thought were kind of too salty and/or off balance. And I really didn't like the chopped squid, really not my cup of tea. Way too mushy. Overall, great experience. The chefs were very nice and it was a great place for our 10 year anniversary! read more

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Shoyo is absolutely worth it. I had a decadent omakase dinner here that felt truly special from start to finish. If you are torn between Shoyo and Tatsu, I would say go to both. Each offers a distinct experience. Shoyo leans into richer, more indulgent flavors like uni topped with truffle butter shavings and toro crowned with caviar. Tatsu is more traditional but just as incredible. You will not be disappointed with either as they each shine in their own way. read more

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Every bite was delicious. I love this place. The space was small and intimate. The staff was so sweet. We felt so welcomed. The flavors just popped in your mouth. Every course was delicious. What a great dinner. read more

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Reservations are released the first of each month aka *stressful morning* attempting to get a reservation. For the month of September they added on Saturday/Sunday lunch and Sunday evening times. I was able to get a Sunday evening reservation for 2 for $150 each. Normal omakase price for the other dinner reservations are $195 each. I wasn't expecting a 20 course meal! Everything was so so so amazing and well prepared. The chef was very attentive to us and spoke to us throughout the courses about his work life and experiences. Would most definitely go back again. We were there for about 2 and half hours and left satisfied and full! Love the decor of the place and the great customer service. A la carte menu is also available for after the courses. Highly recommend to check out shoyo! Parking: street parking available, free parking lot across from shoyo and parking lot back behind shoyo read more

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We attended the 5:45 reservation. Arrived around 5:50 and we hadnt missed anything which was nice. The dinner only sat 13 people which was nice because it was intimate. Also the did not have music playing in the background which I LOVED!!!!!!!!! So refreshing. They start with a warm towel and a drink menu. Each couple/group has a menu placed in-front of them with all of the courses so you could follow along which I really enjoyed. The menu changes depending on fish availability. We sat infront of chef Kenny and he was amazing. The staff was excellent and did a really good job of serving warm dishes, picking up plates and keeping drinks filled. One thing I wish I wouldve known was the restaurant was freezing, I wish I had brought a jacket!! I asked the staff to change the temp and they did their best. read more

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the chef is nice and the food is better than any other restaurant in downtown Dallas. A great restaurant with amazing staff and great vibes.

This review is a few months past due, but I haven't stopped thinking about how great the lunch we had at Shoyo was! We were celebrating my birthday back in August (everyone at this reservation was celebrating a birthday or anniversary). The service was attentive and great. The ambiance was fancy but not stuffy. Of course the food was great - some of my favorites were the toro with caviar, amberjack, toro hand roll and the matcha ice cream dessert. If I have to be super picky - the chef that was serving us was not as interactive as the other chef (not a big deal but it is normally why you would go to an omakase...) Also felt like the order of courses was a bit off - it felt like most of our favorite dishes were at the beginning and the less tasty ones at the end. And being super nit picky, the portion of the matcha ice cream was SO small and it was served in a giant bowl so I was slightly disappointed because it was so good and I wanted more! Highly recommend this omakase experience! So glad to have more options here in Dallas! read more

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I managed to score a slot and I'm so glad I got in! Everything tasted extremely fresh and flavorful. The chefs were knowledgeable and friendly. The servers were very accommodating as well. read more

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Believe the hype. This is a world class level. A true modern twist to the game while preserving the essence of sushi. I enjoy new concepts personally. OG can be great but a lot more personality and flare can be found at Shoyo. Great environment. Omakases can drag out and be boring sometimes, but Shoyo understands how to keep it fun and lively. I compare it to like going to a magic show with amazing food. Twists and turns along the way to keep us entertained and energized. Loved Jimmy. Great charisma and a real expert on sushi. We wanted to go again right away read more

Atmosphere is okay, service is okay, but this is Korean-style sushi. Not authentic Japanese sushi. I wanted to taste more freshness, but it was hindered by the topped sources. They said it was the best "Uni", but right after that comment, I saw the box where raw sea urchin in says "from Russia" in Japanese. It should be from Hokkaido or California. read more

Cool experience. I could've done without some of the cooked items and the sashimi pieces (the Ankimo one was good). The sushi pieces were all quite good except for one piece. The toro with caviar piece was excellent. read more

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Absolutely amazing dinner. Highly recommend the food and service were unbelievable. Can't be beat.

Our 3rd omakase experience in Dallas and our 5th omakase restaurant experience. We just absolutely love these omakase experiences. Nigiri is an art and we have yet to have a disappointment in our omakase restaurant experiences. We came here for my 30th birthday and it was amazing. The ambiance was terrific and our sushi chef was very welcoming, knowledgeable and would make an explain each item before we dug in. The only disappointment of the night (which isn't related to our experience at all) was to sit next to a couple who I saw wasted SO. MUCH. FOOD. It was painful to see how much delicious and fine quality food had gone to waste by the lady sitting next to me. I DO NOT recommend going to an omakase if you are not adventurous with trying new foods or just simply do not like sea food. BUT I will say this was an enjoyable experience. Must try as it is 1 of the 3 high end omakase restaurants in Dallas! read more

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Food, service, ambiance, quality and everything else 10/10 "no notes" just go and enjoy the ride

I've been to Shoyo twice now, once in August to try the sho menu and once in September to try the edo, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience both times! Though not all of the dishes have nailed it out of the park 100%, I appreciate how fresh the fish is, how much care all the chefs and servers bring to the table, and the unbeatable intimate experience of dining here. Having tried both tasting menus, my fiance and I both agreed that we preferred the edo - while we did enjoy a lot of the innovation in the sho omakase, the edo's classic simplicity tended to allow the freshness of the fish to shine more. Our second time, Chef Jimmy mentioned that the edo would temporarily no longer be available until the restaurant could more hire more people to help out with prep, as a lot of work goes into maintaining two menus per day and more people tended to pick the sho menu. He said that they do plan to bring it back once they have more help, though, so I hope that day comes soon! Quality and taste of the sushi rice in each bite of nigiri is wonderful, and all the fish is delicious. Most of the kitchen courses are also great; I especially love the seafood paella, the stuffed squid, and the shrimp tempura soba. Definitely also get the torched beef add-on course whenever available, it's delicious. The service level and sociability of the chefs are also outstanding, and they seem genuinely interested in hearing opinions about things they're trying out and open to feedback about different courses, which is awesome to see. Also love how the conversation usually turns toward favorite restaurants elsewhere in the metroplex; last time we ate there, Shin-san asked us where our favorite dimsum place in DFW was and took down notes :P Alas, going monthly isn't quite sustainable for us considering the high price point, but it's certainly worth the experience if you can nab a reservation on Resy. I hope to be back soon for a special occasion and look forward to Shoyo's continued growth in the months to come! read more

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Shoyo is an omakase style sushi restaurant that serves one of the BEST sushi experiences in all of Dallas. Its exclusivity is the brainchild of Nori's former sushi chef and a master sushi chef from Nobu. With only 12 seats and two dinner services a night, if you're one of the lucky few to get a reservation you'll be in for an unforgettable evening. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Facility, Return) Atmosphere - Shoyo is small and elegant. The restaurant is a total of 12 seats around a sushi bar. Long thin, white lighting setup a dimly lit room. The backdrop is simple, yet sophisticated. A true sushi bar, the top shelf holds the bowl and freshly cut ginger and the bottom has your plate. For the next 2 hours, you and your fellow culinary friends will share an intimate and delicious meal together. 1 Star. Service - I'll start with the reservation system. It opens on the first of the month, and all dining times will be taken within 5-10 minutes. There are two times per night: Early at 5:45 and then at 8:30 PM. The late weekend spots will go first. At the time I booked through Resy.com but apparently they have switched to open table. There are two very attentive and fantastic servers, but the stars are our two sushi chefs, Master Chef Shin Kondo and Chef Jimmy Park. They will take time to describe each bite, fish, and even tell stories of themselves. 1 Stars. Food - Omakase means "I leave it up to you". Here each dining event is different. What I ate may not be what you'll eat, but here's what stood out for me. First - the ginger is amazing. It's made inhouse, and julienne chopped. I enjoyed eating it between each dish. Second - the sushi rice is perfect. No soy sauce required, in fact, there is none served. The flavor of the rice intensifies and compliments each fish. My favorite was the Mexican toro. This soft, warm fish melt in my mouth and was easily the best tasting piece of sushi in my life. The tamago (which I rarely eat) was soft with a hint to sweet. To end the meal, we ordered the Japanese A4 beef which was torched in front of us. The only negative was I had to go home. 2 Star. Will I Return? - Yes. Shoyo is a fantastic omakase experience. It's not cheap - in fact you choose between the Edo ($125) or the Sho ($175) menu. Both are worth it at least once. For now, I'm saving up my pennies for my next visit. 1 Star. My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts): 1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm. 1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point. 2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food. 1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return. Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score. read more

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Shoyo serves omakase. Omakase means "I'll leave it up to you". The experience is you have to trust the chef to make selections for you. You have a choice of $125 omakase or the $175 omakase. I think both has 15-17 pieces, the chef will choose what to serve. I wasn't counting and I also didn't take pictures of every pieces. The $175 has toppings on the nigiri pieces. I highly recommend choosing the $175 option for the full experience. $125 is traditional. Every pieces we had was amazing, I was not disappointed. The fish was fresh, it was carefully thought out. It was innovative and some flavor I never had before. The Scottish salmon with pesto and cheese morphed Italian taste. I was impressed and that had to be my favorite experience of enjoying that piece for the night. The corn made out of potato was innovative. Reservations only. There is a corking fee of $25 FYI. This was truly an experience and I'm very happy I got to enjoy this. This was Michelin star worthy! To sum up everything I wrote: Make reservations Pick between $125 or $175 omakase Reservation time slots are 5:45 or 8:15. It will be two hours+ dinner read more

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There's obviously a lot of hype surrounding Shoyo, but it's well deserved. The omakase experience is arguably one of the best in DFW, and there're a LOT of good sushi spots in town. We were lucky enough to squeeze into a 5:45pm seating on a Tuesday evening last minute (thanks to whoever cancelled!) and it was because I had Resy "notify dinner" turned on. Otherwise, reservations are usually gone within minutes the first of the month. We had the "Sho" tasting and it's $175/person, it was described as a "fusion" experience where the chefs experiment with their creative sushi making. The sushi itself is just as amazing as everyone here raves about. We had Chef Shin for the night and could clearly tell he's a master at sushi making. The fish was perfect but the rice was probably the best I've had in Dallas, and IMO rice is what sets amazing sushi apart from great. The service was top notch, and overall the experience was fantastic. Thank you Chef Shin and team for an amazing dinner, we definitely will be back! read more

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Wow wow wow. First omakase experience in Dallas and it did not disappoint! Everything in the menu was divine: fresh, full of flavor, and fun balance of textures. The menu was developed with traditional categories followed by fusion. Chef William was a gem, answering all of my questions and making the night so fun! He recommended toru aburi as a supplement and the sear added such a nice smokey flavor to the tuna. Loved the decor and vibe inside as well - modern, classy, seek, perfect for date night. Try your best to make a reservation if you can because we definitely will be making another! read more

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