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12 Stellar Sushi Restaurants Around DFW

Where to find excellent maki rolls, super-fresh sashimi, and more impressive raw fish dishes

by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated
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A plate of sashimi from Shoyo’s omakase service.
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by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated

Despite being landlocked, Dallas’s sushi game is strong. From casual destinations for creative maki rolls to temaki-style sushi and super-fresh sashimi, the city’s finest sushi restaurants don’t skimp on quality.

In search of impeccably fresh uni flown in this morning or looking to satisfy a craving for a deep-fried maki roll stuffed with spicy tuna? These restaurants boast some of the best sushi dishes in DFW.

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Akira Back Dallas

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There’s a lot of flash on the menu at Michelin-star winner Akra Back, and that makes it one of the most fun sushi experiences in the Metroplex. In addition to trying the traditional sushi, don’t miss Back’s tuna pizza and the AB Tacos with tuna tar tar. If you’re unsure what to order, the mystery box is a fun experience. 

5765 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056
(945) 224-0505
(945) 224-0505
A plate of jeju domi with snapper, kimchee, garlic, sesame, and vinegar at Akra Back Dallas.
The jeju domi appetizer at Akra Back Dallas.
Akra Back Dallas

Sushi Kadan

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A Carrollton strip mall hides this hidden gem destination for inexpensive, fresh fish. The chopped bay scallop rolls never disappoint. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside, which is no surprise since Kadan means “flower bed” in Japanese.

3052 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
(469) 289-6555
(469) 289-6555

Mr. Sushi

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Since 1984, Mr. Sushi has been serving excellent sushi rolls, banging on its big gong, and singing a unique rendition of the Happy Birthday song night after night in Addison. A fan favorite is the restaurant’s Green Mussel Dynamite: green mussels tossed in a spicy sauce, then baked and served in the shell with a squeeze of lemon.

4860 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 385-0168
(972) 385-0168

Edoko Omakase

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One of the greats is just sitting there in an Irving strip mall. Head in for a serving of sushi with a side of Texas. Chef Keunsik Lee has worked at the Nobu group, which is renowned for its excellent sushi, and Lee’s clever incorporation of tacos and tostadas will make even sushi-adverse Texans feel right at home.

1030 W John Carpenter Fwy #100, Irving, TX 75039
(972) 600-8626
(972) 600-8626

Shoyo

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Small seatings and exclusivity seem to be the latest trend in Dallas sushi. Shoyo, which is tucked away on Lowest Greenville, offers just that. It offers a tasting menu only at $175 per person — and with a limited 12-person seating, it’s not easy to get in. The meal itself changes based on availability, seasonality, and the whims of a crew of Nobu-trained chefs. 

1916 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
A bite of octopus sits under a bed of rice.
A bite from Shoyo’s tasting menu.
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Sasa Sushi

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Lakewood’s favorite Sasa Sushi is always packed with East Dallasites enjoying date night. For lunch and dinner, choose from a solid selection of creative sushi rolls, and add an order of the edamame ricotta dumplings with truffle oil.

6340 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 484-7420
(214) 484-7420

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Namo

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With ingredients sourced primarily from Japan, a menu influenced by “old school” Tokyo recipes, and a moody atmosphere, this spot of a notable Omakase experience with limited seating.

3699 McKinney Ave #305, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 484-5151
(214) 484-5151

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Uchi

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This Austin export, known for its inventive dishes and seriously quality fish, has become a beloved part of Dallas’s sushi scene. The happy hour here is notoriously good, with foie gras and hamachi nigiri priced under $10. For those who arrive during dinner, the chef tastings, both vegetarian and omnivore-friendly, are worth a splurge. 

2817 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 855-5454
(214) 855-5454
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A sideboard of sushi at Uchi.
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Tei-An

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This restaurant by Teiichi Sakurai has long been a Dallas go-to for sushi, as well as soba noodle dishes. Splurge on omakase service here, which requires a three-day advance booking, with two different price tiers. In addition to top-notch Japanese food, it is known for it’s sake and Japanese whiskey lists.

1722 Routh St #110, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 220-2828
(214) 220-2828

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Tatsu Dallas

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Tatsu Dallas is among the city’s most challenging to get reservations at the moment. This 10-seat omakase sushi spot in Deep Ellum has only two daily seatings. Sushi chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi serves edomae-style sushi, a technique from the time before refrigeration existed, with a focus on using sustainable fish.

3309 Elm St ste 120, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 271-7710
(469) 271-7710
Between a blue door with the words “Tastu Dallas” and a gold design, and a wooden wall, peeks out a glimpse into a small dining room where sushi is served.
A glimpse into Tatsu’s ultra-exclusive space.
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Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts

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While Omakase is all the rage in the Metroplex’s current sushi options, Zen Sushi dances to the beat of a different drum. Chef Michelle Carpenter offers modern takes on sushi rolls and Japanese dishes.

380 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 946-9699
(214) 946-9699

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Shinjuku Station

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Fort Worth has a special and intimate Japanese restaurant, with remarkable sushi options. There aren’t stunt-y rolls, just high quality fish served with a simple, capable preparation. And a fun atmosphere with lots of space for walk-in diners.

711 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 923-2695
(817) 923-2695

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Akira Back Dallas

5765 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056

There’s a lot of flash on the menu at Michelin-star winner Akra Back, and that makes it one of the most fun sushi experiences in the Metroplex. In addition to trying the traditional sushi, don’t miss Back’s tuna pizza and the AB Tacos with tuna tar tar. If you’re unsure what to order, the mystery box is a fun experience. 

5765 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056
(945) 224-0505
(945) 224-0505
A plate of jeju domi with snapper, kimchee, garlic, sesame, and vinegar at Akra Back Dallas.
The jeju domi appetizer at Akra Back Dallas.
Akra Back Dallas

Sushi Kadan

3052 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007

A Carrollton strip mall hides this hidden gem destination for inexpensive, fresh fish. The chopped bay scallop rolls never disappoint. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside, which is no surprise since Kadan means “flower bed” in Japanese.

3052 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
(469) 289-6555
(469) 289-6555

Mr. Sushi

4860 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254

Since 1984, Mr. Sushi has been serving excellent sushi rolls, banging on its big gong, and singing a unique rendition of the Happy Birthday song night after night in Addison. A fan favorite is the restaurant’s Green Mussel Dynamite: green mussels tossed in a spicy sauce, then baked and served in the shell with a squeeze of lemon.

4860 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 385-0168
(972) 385-0168

Edoko Omakase

1030 W John Carpenter Fwy #100, Irving, TX 75039

One of the greats is just sitting there in an Irving strip mall. Head in for a serving of sushi with a side of Texas. Chef Keunsik Lee has worked at the Nobu group, which is renowned for its excellent sushi, and Lee’s clever incorporation of tacos and tostadas will make even sushi-adverse Texans feel right at home.

1030 W John Carpenter Fwy #100, Irving, TX 75039
(972) 600-8626
(972) 600-8626

Shoyo

1916 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Small seatings and exclusivity seem to be the latest trend in Dallas sushi. Shoyo, which is tucked away on Lowest Greenville, offers just that. It offers a tasting menu only at $175 per person — and with a limited 12-person seating, it’s not easy to get in. The meal itself changes based on availability, seasonality, and the whims of a crew of Nobu-trained chefs. 

1916 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
A bite of octopus sits under a bed of rice.
A bite from Shoyo’s tasting menu.
a sea of love

Sasa Sushi

6340 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75214

Lakewood’s favorite Sasa Sushi is always packed with East Dallasites enjoying date night. For lunch and dinner, choose from a solid selection of creative sushi rolls, and add an order of the edamame ricotta dumplings with truffle oil.

6340 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 484-7420
(214) 484-7420

Namo

3699 McKinney Ave #305, Dallas, TX 75204

With ingredients sourced primarily from Japan, a menu influenced by “old school” Tokyo recipes, and a moody atmosphere, this spot of a notable Omakase experience with limited seating.

3699 McKinney Ave #305, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 484-5151
(214) 484-5151

Uchi

2817 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201

This Austin export, known for its inventive dishes and seriously quality fish, has become a beloved part of Dallas’s sushi scene. The happy hour here is notoriously good, with foie gras and hamachi nigiri priced under $10. For those who arrive during dinner, the chef tastings, both vegetarian and omnivore-friendly, are worth a splurge. 

2817 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 855-5454
(214) 855-5454
A hand holds up a board with several cuts of sushi on it.
A sideboard of sushi at Uchi.
Uchi Dallas

Tei-An

1722 Routh St #110, Dallas, TX 75201

This restaurant by Teiichi Sakurai has long been a Dallas go-to for sushi, as well as soba noodle dishes. Splurge on omakase service here, which requires a three-day advance booking, with two different price tiers. In addition to top-notch Japanese food, it is known for it’s sake and Japanese whiskey lists.

1722 Routh St #110, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 220-2828
(214) 220-2828

Tatsu Dallas

3309 Elm St ste 120, Dallas, TX 75226

Tatsu Dallas is among the city’s most challenging to get reservations at the moment. This 10-seat omakase sushi spot in Deep Ellum has only two daily seatings. Sushi chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi serves edomae-style sushi, a technique from the time before refrigeration existed, with a focus on using sustainable fish.

3309 Elm St ste 120, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 271-7710
(469) 271-7710
Between a blue door with the words “Tastu Dallas” and a gold design, and a wooden wall, peeks out a glimpse into a small dining room where sushi is served.
A glimpse into Tatsu’s ultra-exclusive space.
Tatsu

Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts

380 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208

While Omakase is all the rage in the Metroplex’s current sushi options, Zen Sushi dances to the beat of a different drum. Chef Michelle Carpenter offers modern takes on sushi rolls and Japanese dishes.

380 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 946-9699
(214) 946-9699

Shinjuku Station

711 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Fort Worth has a special and intimate Japanese restaurant, with remarkable sushi options. There aren’t stunt-y rolls, just high quality fish served with a simple, capable preparation. And a fun atmosphere with lots of space for walk-in diners.

711 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 923-2695
(817) 923-2695

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