We’ve rounded up the best sushi restaurants in Dallas, from traditional to innovative and beyond.
NOBU
Would it even be a sushi roundup without noting celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature sushi spot? The menu flaunts a bevy of traditional Japanese plates like the uni shooter, bone-in ribeye hoba yaki with truffle amazu butter ponzu, California roll, lobster roll and so much more. Not sure what to order? We recommend the ultimate omakase experience with the chef’s multi-course premium tasting menu. 400 Crescent Court, noburestaurants.com
UCHI
Founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole, Uchi stuns with clean lines, modern decorum and local artwork—all dimly illuminated to create its alluring aesthetic. And, to no surprise, the menu is just as impressive. Munch on makimono favorites like the biendo, a tempura shrimp spring roll, nuoc mam and grape, or the zero sen with yellowtail, avocado, shallot and cilantro. For our veggie lovers, fear not! There’s an entire vegetarian menu filled with cool and hot tastings, agemono, nigiri and more. 2817 Maple Ave., uchi.uchirestaurants.com
TEI-AN
A taste of Kyoto right in the heart of Dallas—specializing in soba noodles and famous for its omakase-tasting menu, this modern Japanese restaurant is a must-try. Home to a wide variety of noodles, rolls, ramen, sashimi and even tempura plates, the expansive menu will satisfy your cravings. If you’re feeling fancy, make sure to try the exclusive 16-seat omakase tasting consisting of a five-course meal. 1722 Routh St., tei-an.com
Helmed by Dallas’ first Vietnamese sushi chef Thanh Nguyen, Oishii serves up traditional Japanese favorites with a Vietnamese twist. Indulge in innovative signature rolls like the Royce roll with crabmeat mix, tempura flakes, truffle oil and avocado, wrapped with yellowtail, topped with thinly sliced lemon and sriracha or the Cowboys roll with shrimp tempura, asparagus, blue cheese, jalapeno and avocado, wrapped with seared beef tenderloin. 2525 Wycliff Ave., #140, oishiidallas.com
PEARL
There’s fresh, and then there’s “caught and brought into the restaurant daily” fresh. Lucky for all of our culinary connoisseurs, Pearl most definitely leans toward the latter. Its delicious menu is rife with top-tier seafood and a surplus of fresh fare—think Japanese rice, wasabi, and pickled ginger. Our go-to order? Tuna tartare to start, followed by the Wagyu Miso cream cheese or special eel roll. 4640 McKinney Ave., pearlrestaurants.com
KOMODO
Rife with rich cultural offerings and authentic cuisine, Deep Ellum’s Southeast Asian-inspired eatery and sushi bar, Komodo, brings the heat. Inside, bold swaths of color, illuminated columns and other swoon-worthy details set the scene, while a sumptuous menu of signature dishes, including the Peking duck, miso Chilean seabass and wagyu beef, steal the show. 2550 Pacific Ave., komododallas.com
NAMO
There’s a reason it’s said that NAMO executive chef-partner Kazuhito Mabuchi “talks to the fish.” Sourced straight from Japan, Mabuchi cures, ages, cuts and sauces each unique fish differently in order to achieve the ultimate flavor profile. Bursting with bold flavors, chow down on an array of sashimi, makimono and new-style rolls—ranging from the saba bozushi with Japanese mackerel, shiso, ginger, cucumber and ponzu to the toro taku made with bluefin tuna belly, Negi and takuan. Stop by for an à la carte dinner or lunch, prix-fixe lunch omakase, or once-per-month dinner omakase. 3699 McKinney Ave., namosushi.com
SHOYO
When it comes to the hottest reservations in Dallas, chef Shin Kondo and chef Jimmy Park’s SHOYO is top of mind. The immersive (and intimate) 13-seat omakase experience boasts two dinner seatings from Tuesday through Saturday. And while getting on the list might be daunting, we promise it’s worth the wait. 1916 Greenville Ave., shoyodallas. com
MUSUME
Nestled in the Hall Arts district, Musume ups the sushi game with an expansive menu overflowing with sashimi, house rolls, speciality rolls, omakas and more. Having a niche for the unexpected, the specialty options feature drool-worthy plates like the 24-Carat roll made with 24 carat gold flakes (of course), snow crab, avocado, cucumber, salmon belly, yellowtail belly, toro and smoked soy and the Robusuta roll with Maine lobster, tempura shrimp, avocado, spicy mayo, chives, garlic butter and cajun aioli. Need we say more? 2330 Flora Street, Suite 100, musumedallas.com
DEEP SUSHI
Deep Sushi isn’t just another dining spot—it’s a testament to the art of sushi-making, and, having been in business for over 26 years, it’s effortlessly secured its spot as a Dallas institution. Not sure what to order? Try the Spirit of Texas roll, or go all in with the Deep Ellum B. Platter, which offers an array of sushi, sashimi and rolls. 2624 Elm St., deepsushi.site
Photography by: Photo courtesy of Kessaku
