It’s a good time to be a sushi lover in North Texas. In addition to newer omakase restaurants Tatsu and Shoyo in Dallas, longtime favorites Oishii, Uchi, Shinsei and Tei Tei continue to delight.
But there’s always something new to try, too. In summer and fall 2023, six new affordable spots have opened across D-FW, from East Dallas to Frisco. Three more are coming soon.
Restaurants listed in alphabetical order.
Bluefin in Frisco
This locally-owned restaurant opened in August 2023 and features a classic menu of traditional sushi, fried sushi rolls, riceless rolls, sashimi, bowls, hibachi and bento boxes, Community Impact reports. Rolls start at $7.50. Bluefin is at 615 Main St., Frisco.
Imura Sushi & Robota in Frisco
Japanese fusion restaurant Imura opened in August 2023 in North Frisco with an extensive menu of traditional rolls, riceless rolls, sushi and sashimi, in addition to robata, noodles and salads. Imura also offers affordable lunch specials like sushi bento boxes for $15 and chicken katsu for $12. Imura Sushi & Robata is at 8050 Preston Road, Frisco.
Maji Sushi in Uptown Dallas
Diners didn’t have much time to mourn the late-August 2023 closing of longtime sushi spot Yutaka in Uptown before a new concept took its place. Maji Sushi, which opened Sept. 1, 2023, is owned by Christine Park, reports CultureMap. Park said Maji will keep many of Yutaka’s popular rolls, but she’ll expand the menu to include daily lunch specials and more bar options. Maji Sushi is at 2633 McKinney Ave., Dallas.
Naminohana Sushi & Handroll Bar in East Dallas
Finally, a new handroll spot! Naminohana opened in August 2023 and is walk-in only with bar seating, reports our Sarah Blaskovich. The menu changes regularly, based on the fish that owner Sung Kim can get. Her current favorite is the hamachi (yellowtail) handroll with scallions. Naminihana Sushi & Handroll Bar is at 5521 Greenville Ave., Dallas.
Pearl in Dallas
This new sushi restaurant, led by chef Shine Tamaoki, opened Sept. 14, 2023 on McKinney Avenue near Knox Street. It’s billed as a “tastefully progressive” approach to sushi, offering a menu focused on seasonality and family-style dining, according to a press release. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout through a dedicated sushi window. In addition to rolls, sashimi and nigiri, menu options include appetizers, soups and salads like uni shooters, Japanese spinach salad and chawanmushi — Japanese steamed egg custard. Pearl is at 4640 McKinney Ave., Dallas.
Yujo in North Dallas
Yujo is a new omakase sushi restaurant in North Dallas, and it comes from the owners of Kyodai in Carrollton and Frisco, reports D Magazine. Yujo, which opened in early September 2023, offers a more formal tasting menu with seasonal fish options, but at more affordable and approachable prices than some of the higher-end spots around town. Their Miyabi omakase costs $75 and includes 13 courses featuring appetizers, sashimi, nigiri and dessert. Yujo is at 12835 Preston Road, Dallas.
Coming soon
Blue Maki in Dallas
The Blue Fish Japanese Restaurants is expanding their new high-end sushi concept called Blue Maki. There’s one location in Carrollton now, and a new location will open at the The Shops at Park Lane in late 2023, according to a press release. It’s a temaki (handroll) omakase bar with regular rolls like Spicy Tuna and Yellowtail Jalapeño as well as premium rolls with uni, lobster and Wagyu. Blue Maki is expected to open in late 2023 at 8080 Park Lane, Dallas.
Oishii in Grapevine
The Dallas favorite expanded with a Plano location in 2021, and now there’s one set for Grapevine. The neighborhood sushi restaurant has been in Dallas for nearly 20 years, first opening on Wycliff Avenue in 2003. Oishii is expected to open in late 2023 at 401 East State Hwy. 114, Grapevine.
Sushi Masa in Plano
Sushi Masa, which has locations in Florida, Louisiana and Texas (in Houston and College Station), is opening its first restaurant in D-FW, Community Impact reports. It’ll be located in Plano in the former The Keg space near Willow Bend Mall. The restaurant’s all-you-can-eat format includes rolls, sides and appetizers for $20.95 for lunch and $32.95 for dinner. Sushi Masa is expected to open in spring 2024 at 6101 W. Park Blvd., Plano.
