Sushi Kozy -- Dallas I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sushi Kozy, the intimate kaiseki-style counter from owner-chef Paul Ko (formerly head sushi chef at Uchi). It's rooted in Japanese tradition but expressed through a refined, seasonal, quietly modern lens. Kaiseki differs from a more familiar omakase in that it's not simply a progression of sushi, but a multi-course arc built on seasonality, balance, and flow. That structure is very much in my alley, and Kozy executes it beautifully across a 17-course menu that never felt rushed or heavy. The opening otsumami set the tone: two paired rounds of small bites, precise and elegant. My favorite was a wagyu tartare with unagi and sake ricotta in a crispy round shell -- delicate, savory, and beautifully composed. The nigiri sequence that followed was exceptional in its restraint: clean, classic preparations at a very high level. The akami and otoro were among the best tuna I've had anywhere, and the uni was the cleanest, most oceanic I've tasted. The dish that truly blew me away was the palate cleanser. Where many restaurants offer a simple granita, Chef Ko presented an intricate intermezzo: kabosu citrus and honey encased in a thin white-chocolate sphere on a small wooden spoon. Bite down and it bursts with sharp yuzu-like intensity -- briefly overwhelming in the best way. It echoed Uchi's Hachi no Hiza cocktail, a subtle nod to Ko's roots. Exquisite and technically flawless. Despite the structured 17-course progression, guests choose land or sea for the main protein. I opted for land and was rewarded with Texas venison and an oxtail dumpling reflecting the kitchen's refined French technique. The oxtail was a smokebomb in the best possible way -- rich, aromatic, unforgettable. Service was snappy, warm, and genuinely joyful. Wine pairings were explained with just enough context to understand the choices without drifting into an enology lecture -- a balance many restaurants miss. In a lovely moment of humility, we only realized at the end that chef-owner Paul Ko himself had been serving us all evening. Pleasant, engaging, and effortlessly attentive, he never once drew attention to his role. That quiet dedication to hospitality lingered as strongly as any course. As this restaurant matures, I have little doubt it will earn a Michelin star. While Tatsu offers a more traditional edomae experience, Kozy feels more personal and expressive. For me, it's the most compelling omakase-style dinner in Dallas right now (sit at the counter) and my favorite meal in the city to date. A couple small negatives: The playlist felt mismatched -- an odd jazz mix that didn't align with the refined aesthetic (and I'll stand by this: saxophones and sushi don't mix). As the room filled, noise from tables behind the counter rose into a noticeable cacophony; some acoustic dampening would help. Surreal footnote: the night we dined, Thomas Keller quietly stopped in for dinner nearby, visiting a former French Laundry sous-chef now in Kozy's kitchen. Culinary lineage passing through the room -- and yes, I was a fanboy. If you enjoy thoughtful restaurant and bar experiences like this, along with original cocktail recipes, follow @bathboy.drinks https://www.instagram.com/bathboy.drinks read more

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Omakase is very trendy right now but Sushi Kozy has a unique take on it which makes them stand out from the competition. Their approach is kaiseki-inspired which includes different small meals instead of only nigiris. First, parking is very easy. They validate parking at the JW Marriott garage and you have the option to pay for valet parking. The location is also easy to find as it is next to the main road. When we arrived, we waited in their seating area and they offered us a drink menu. Once we were seated, our server welcomed and explained the omakase to us. When each course came, our server, David - who is very wonderful and knowledgeable - explained the dishes and where it came from. He is also very friendly and had a calm demeanor. Each course had beautiful presentation and the flavors complement each other. Overall, I highly recommend Sushi Kozy! They have such a unique take on omakase (in a good way!) and the tasting is worth it. read more

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Fantastic service all around. The atmosphere is a nice, calming Japandi style, and the waiters and waitresses serving us were all so kind and knowledgeable of every dish. It's a fixed omakase menu and from appetizers to the nigiri sets to dessert. All of the plates were innovative, delicious and fresh. I highly recommend visiting if you enjoy omakase, it's well worth the money. read more

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I had such a great experience here! First, the decor/aesthetic was beautiful and thoughtfully designed -- modern, cozy, and clean (even the bathroom was spotless!). We sat at the cocktail bar, and Hunter was an amazing bartender -- super friendly and knowledgeable. The service overall was top notch from start to finish from the chefs to the bartender to the host! The food was absolutely fantastic -- a perfect mix of omakase and small plates from the kitchen. Every single dish was delicious. EVERY ONE. I learned the omakase selections change daily, and some dishes and desserts are seasonal, which makes me even more excited to come back and see what's new next season! I definitely recommend making a reservation at either the sushi bar or the cocktail bar for the best experience. (Also just an FYI The restaurant does do parking validation as well) So in case ya'll are wondering, I'll 100% be returning! read more

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Kozy's nigiri didn't really stand out for me. It's not bad but it didn't have any quality that made it notable to the slew of other omakase that has popped up in the DFW area. What I do remember are the other non-nigiri dishes. For example, the small bite of hotate, tosajure, and caviar all packed on a small cracker like shell. Very tasty! If there was an a la carte option to order the non-nigiri dishes, I would definitely do them. The atmosphere of Kozy is very minimalistic and chique. The service is impeccable. read more

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Fantastic. Came here for my birthday, and it was just a special meal. The space is beautiful and inviting. I loved the host. He seated us and started us off with champagne. The courses for the tasting were timed so well. We had some amazingly inventive dishes. I loved the oysters. The sushi was delicious. The chutoro melted in your mouth. I couldn't give this place higher praise. read more

Sushi tastes great. Service--particularly Bronson!--is attentive, warm, human, lovely. Would love to sit at the sushi counter next time. Fun place for a date night. read more

After following the beginning of their online journey on Instagram late last year, I finally got the chance to dine at Sushi Kozy with my husband and two friends last night - what a decadent mid-week meal it was! We all had an amazing time and the three hour dinner flew by. We arrived a bit late because of traffic and my husband walked in even later after circling for parking, but the host was super gracious and quickly sat us at the sushi bar. Chef Scott took great care of us throughout the night and the rest of the staff were all incredibly attentive without being obtrusive; it's a difficult line to walk sometimes! My husband and I ordered hot tea and our friends got a bottle of the Copenhagen Sparkling Tea (which was actually amazing - I'd never had sparkling tea before and will be looking out for it in the future) for the table. Once our full party was complete, our main server went through the day's menu options. After some decision making, my husband and I added on the off menu item of the evening (a Hokkaido hairy crab dish) and decided to do one each of the land and sea tastings. The full menu is in my photos so I won't cover every single one, but some of my favorites of the night were, in order of presentation, the hotate pineapple tart (the tart shell made entirely of pineapple was amazing), the tako kushi (perfect char paired with perfect pickling technique), the madai otsukuri (so light and herbal and texturally interesting), one of the most buttery pieces of akami I've ever had!!, the uni & anago nigiri, the halibut (wonderfully flaky, paired so well with the curry), the temaki (very impressed by how crisp the nori shell stayed, and how the truffle didn't overwhelm), the green tea sorbet (such a great light finish), and the mochi donut (loved the savory flavor from the foie gras filling). Even the dishes I didn't like quite as much were all thoughtfully put together. Sushi rice was delicious in both flavor and texture and Chef Scott did a wonderful job putting each piece together, perfect fish & rice & wasabi ratio. At no point in the flow of the evening did I feel like I was getting too much of one particular flavor or too much or little richness; the entire dinner was incredibly well-balanced and we were all comfortably full by the end of the night. Also appreciated the two gifts from the kitchen/chef we got - the strawberry shot was a delightful palate cleanser after the land/sea tastings and the additional piece of sea perch nigiri was lovely. I think my only tiny quibbles were that at some moments of the evening, things did start to feel a little dragged out; this was most apparent after the last nigiri course and before the land/sea tastings. I did appreciate the breath before the next beat of the meal but 20 minutes still feels a little long. And then the other thing is more of a personal preference and something that can be played with in the future as the menu evolves -- I think I might have enjoyed a little more interspersing of the nigiri with the non-nigiri throughout the evening, just for more contrast. I understand why the current flow is set up the way that it is, but breaking up the nigiri with smaller kitchen dishes in between might make the menu feel a bit more dynamic? Otherwise, though, we had a very enjoyable meal at Sushi Kozy and I would recommend it to anyone looking to experience a fancy night out! The interior was super nice and we loved sitting at the sushi bar and getting to see a bunch of the dishes get constructed. Parking is validated and our server kindly informed us how to get out if our ticket was too scratched, which ended up being helpful since the reader couldn't take it. Menus change every quarter or so, so there's always something new to experience! read more

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I wis I could give it a 10. From the moment we walked in the door until we left the place rocked. My wife had bugging me to take her so I did even though I don't like sushi. To my surprise this was awesome. From the first bite to the last each tasting got better Are serve Robin took the meal to the next level. He was super attentive informing us about each course If you want a great meal this is a the place to go read more

Everything was great.. Food is great, service is top notch. Great drink. We We will def come back. read more

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Big D is stepping up its omakase game! Chef Paul Ko's ambitious new venture has absolutely raised the standards for that genre in Texas! The decor, the quality of each course and the thoughtfulness that went into the menu, along with chef Jon's hospitable and knowledgeable guidance made Sushi Koze an inexorable gem! read more

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What a wonderful experience! Delicious bites, service perfectly spaced to allow time between courses but not too much, very knowledgeable server who guided us through food and wine/ sake. The additional nigiri were not necessary but much enjoyed as there were unusual ones. As our party was larger, we sat in the private room which gave us some music but mostly enough quiet to be able to have great conversations. To be repeated. read more

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It has all natural wood finish out. It is very nice very clean. The service is excellent and very informing of everything. They've done to each piece of sushi. The 17 course is the way to go. We even tried a few more. Everything is exceptional. read more

Tried one of their lunch sets and it was great. I didn't like their miso soup though. It was very salty. Strange that most places don't make this simple soup right read more

Even though I am pretty Omasake'd out, we visited Sushi Kozy. And I am glad I did, actually may go back when their menu changes. I liked that we had a table and didn't sit at a traditional sushi bar. I liked we could start and finish at our own time instead of the set two seating omasake. I liked that it wasn't all nigiri and sashimi but more of a kaiseki with other dishes. And the other dishes were the stars for me. Some gleefully delicate, some surprised me with punches of flavor! Ambience is warm and comfortable in natural light and as it gets dark more intimate. Staff is friendly without feeling too casual or fake and efficient without seeming too busy or rushed. One of the best I've seen in Dallas. read more

Was really excited to finally try Sushi Kozy once it was announced that RJ was taking up a position there. His ode to oysters and pearls is a dish that has been missing from Dallas dining. We really appreciated our sushi chef Jon and his skill, knowledge and conversation. If we lived closer, we would come more often! Thanks all and can't wait for your continued success! read more

Today my boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and the experience was amazing. The service was great, everyone was so polite and warm, and the atmosphere was very cozy. The food itself was very delicious. Definitely flavor combinations that we haven't experienced before. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family to come and experience this place. We had David serving us and Chef John who prepped the sashimi/nigiri today. They were both very good at conversating and very good at explaining the dishes that we were served. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Every dish at Sushi Kozy was a true work of art. Each bite felt like tasting heaven -- beautifully balanced, creative, and full of flavor. I tried every cocktail on the menu, and each one was incredible. The entire experience was beyond amazing and absolutely worth it. read more

Sushi Kozy - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I really enjoyed this restaurant. The ambience was amazing, service was even better. We had the pleasure of talking to Chef Scott and his ability to understand the palate and translate that into the dishes we were served was impressive. Thank you for having us! read more

The new star in Dallas! Delicious and filling Omakase which, in my opinion, is a bargain at $185. The custard soup comes out 1st and you are immediately certain the chefs are serious operators. The next 4 bite sized pieces are unique and exciting. You will wish you had 3 or 4 of each piece because they are so delicious. Next is the Nigiri selection and it is a tribute to the true Japanese art of treating the fish and rice in harmony such that you appreciate each piece as a unique masterpiece. No fussy toppings or over-vinegared rice (I am told the chefs tasted over 24 varieties of rice to arrive at the perfect compliment to the seafood). The result is a pleasure you will want to hug the waiter for bringing the dish and spark your desire to try the next piece. Next comes an impossible choice, land or sea. Land is a perfectly prepared duck breast with a cripy skin and a jus which will make you want to like the plate. Sea is a portion of lobster tail in a unique curry blend with Chantrelles which I secretly snuck a few bites from my wife and wished we could have both land and sea! The final savory dish is a shocking rock star! A fish taco unlike anything I have ever seen! Crispy seaweed, dressed fish and an intoxicating truffle aioli. Seriously? Who does this? Thank you chefs! As if this wasn't enough you get 2 desserts which are refreshing and decadent. This place is a gem in Dallas dining! The chefs formerly from Cry Wolf and Uchi will dazzle your palate, the waiters will make you feel at ease, the environment will make you feel welcome and comfortable and the front of the house will greet you with a warm smile. I wish I could keep this place a secret! Enjoy and applaud! read more

Really great omakase experience with excellent staff and a very chic space. I would highly recommend. Everything was so delicious! read more

Sushi Kozy - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Kozy is a Must-Try! The food was incredible. The chef prepares a special menu for you, and every single dish was delicious. Sushi was so fresh and beautifully presented.But the best part was the service. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our server was always there when we needed something, but never bothered us. The food, the service, and the whole experience were perfect. We will be back! read more

Where to begin!? From the attentive and very respectful people who meet you at the door to chef Paul creating his dishes right in front of you. Everything in between is beyond incredible. We celebrated a birthday and there was a custom made menu just for my girlfriend. The staff is top notch. Service is impeccable. Cocktails are very impressive. We were lucky enough to have Paul serve us and explain everything from when and where he started to adding his go to sushi place to our bucket list. Such an unforgettable experience. Every course was simply incredible. The duck blew my mind. The atmosphere is perfect. We will be returning without a doubt. Don't wait or sleep on this place. Get there before its going to be too hard getting in read more