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The Best Sushi in Dallas

From a Michelin-starred Deep Ellum omakase counter to Uptown a la carte rolls — where to eat sushi in Dallas.

By Dim Hour · Updated 2026-06-27 · 6 verified picks

Tatsu Dallas, in Deep Ellum, holds a Michelin 1 Star (2024, 2025) and was a James Beard Best New Restaurant semifinalist in 2023 — its 20-course edomae omakase is the highest-scoring sushi seat in the city. It anchors a Dallas sushi scene that now runs from a single reservation-only counter to Uptown dining rooms working through Japanese and Japanese-Peruvian menus.

The split here is between edomae omakase — a fixed, chef-led progression of nigiri served seat-by-seat at the counter, as at Tatsu and Namo — and a la carte rooms like Uchi, Nobu, and Shinsei where you order rolls, sashimi, and cooked plates off a menu. Counters cluster in Deep Ellum and the West Village, with the Uptown and Park Cities rooms leaning larger and more flexible. At an omakase seat expect a set price, a set length, and a hard-to-get reservation; the a la carte rooms are the easier walk-in.

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1

Tatsu Dallas

Japanese Omakase · Deep Ellum · $$$$ · Dim Hour 98
🏆 Michelin 1 Star (2024, 2025); James Beard Best New Restaurant 2023 (semifinalist)

The city's top sushi seat: a Deep Ellum counter holding a Michelin 1 Star (2024, 2025) and a 2023 James Beard Best New Restaurant semifinalist nod. The format is a 20-course edomae omakase built on house-made bonito dashi and a seasonal nigiri flight. Reservations run through Resy, and it sits at the top price tier.

Order: 20-Course Edomae Omakase · House-made Bonito Dashi · Seasonal Nigiri Flight
📍 3309 Elm St ste 120, Dallas, TX 75226 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Uchi Dallas

Modern Japanese · Uptown · $$$$ · Dim Hour 91
🏆 James Beard Best Chef Southwest (Tyson Cole, 2011)

An Uptown modern-Japanese room from chef Tyson Cole, a James Beard Best Chef Southwest winner (2011). The menu is a la carte rather than a fixed omakase, with signatures like maguro and goat cheese, the hama chili, and hot rock wagyu. Book through Resy; price sits at the top tier.

Order: Maguro & Goat Cheese · Hama Chili · Hot Rock Wagyu
📍 2817 Maple Ave, Dallas TX Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Nobu Dallas

Japanese / Japanese-Peruvian · Uptown · $$$$ · Dim Hour 92

The Dallas outpost of the Japanese-Peruvian group, in Uptown. The kitchen runs the canon — black cod miso, rock shrimp tempura, yellowtail jalapeno, and scallops with jalapeno salsa — alongside its sushi and sashimi. Reservations are on OpenTable at the top price tier.

Order: Black Cod Miso · Rock Shrimp Tempura · Yellowtail Jalapeno · Scallops with Jalapeno Salsa
📍 400 Crescent Ct, Dallas, TX 75201 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Namo

Japanese / Edomae Sushi · West Village · $$$$ · Dim Hour 91

An edomae sushi counter in the West Village built around a 19-course omakase. Beyond the set progression it serves nigiri, sashimi, and maki a la carte. Reservations run through Resy at the top price tier.

Order: 19-Course Omakase · Nigiri · Sashimi · Maki
📍 3699 McKinney Ave, Ste 305, Dallas TX 75204 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
5

Shinsei

Pan-Asian / Sushi · Park Cities · $$$ · Dim Hour 93

A Park Cities pan-Asian room with a deep sushi list, a notch below the omakase counters on price. The signatures lean playful — poppers, lobster tacos, Katina's crispy rice, and the tuna crunch. Reservations are on OpenTable.

Order: Poppers · Lobster Tacos · Katina's Crispy Rice · Tuna Crunch
📍 7713 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75209 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
6

Bar Colette

Cocktail Bar / Modern Sushi · West Village · $$$ · Dim Hour 91
🏆 James Beard Award Best New Bar Finalist 2025

A West Village cocktail bar with a modern-sushi program, a 2025 James Beard Best New Bar finalist. The food side stays tight — modern sushi and nigiri to pair with the drinks list. Reservations run through OpenTable.

Order: Modern Sushi · Nigiri
📍 3699 McKinney Ave #306, Dallas, TX 75204 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best sushi in Dallas?
The top sushi and omakase picks in Dallas include Tatsu Dallas, Uchi Dallas, Nobu Dallas. Each is scored and verified by Dim Hour; see the full ranked list with signature dishes above.
Where can I get an omakase in Dallas?
For a fixed, chef-led omakase, Tatsu Dallas runs a 20-course edomae progression in Deep Ellum, and Namo serves a 19-course omakase in the West Village. Both are counter seats booked through Resy at the top price tier.
Which Dallas sushi spot has a Michelin star?
Tatsu Dallas holds a Michelin 1 Star (2024, 2025). It's the city's only Michelin-starred sushi counter and its highest-scoring seat for raw fish.
What is the best sushi for a special occasion?
Tatsu Dallas, with its Michelin 1 Star (2024, 2025) and 20-course edomae omakase, is the marquee booking. Uchi Dallas, the Uptown room from James Beard winner Tyson Cole, is the easier a la carte alternative when you want a full menu rather than a fixed counter.
Where should I go for a la carte sushi rather than a set menu?
Uchi Dallas in Uptown, Nobu Dallas nearby, and Shinsei in the Park Cities all serve off a menu — rolls, sashimi, and cooked plates — instead of a fixed omakase. They're the more flexible, walk-in-friendly options.
What is Nobu Dallas known for?
Nobu Dallas works the Japanese-Peruvian canon in Uptown: black cod miso, rock shrimp tempura, yellowtail jalapeno, and scallops with jalapeno salsa. Reservations are on OpenTable at the top price tier.
Is there a more affordable sushi option?
Shinsei in the Park Cities and Bar Colette in the West Village both sit a price tier below the omakase counters. Shinsei is a pan-Asian room with a broad sushi list; Bar Colette is a cocktail bar with a modern-sushi program.
Which sushi spot is best paired with cocktails?
Bar Colette is a West Village cocktail bar — a 2025 James Beard Best New Bar finalist — with a modern-sushi and nigiri menu built to go alongside the drinks list. Reservations run through OpenTable.
Where can I find sushi in Uptown Dallas?
Uchi Dallas and Nobu Dallas are both in Uptown. Uchi is a modern-Japanese a la carte room from James Beard winner Tyson Cole; Nobu serves the Japanese-Peruvian menu. Both book at the top price tier.
Do I need a reservation for sushi in Dallas?
For the omakase counters — Tatsu Dallas and Namo, both on Resy — yes; seats are limited and the format is fixed. The a la carte rooms like Shinsei and Nobu Dallas on OpenTable are more forgiving for shorter-notice or walk-in visits.
How many Dallas restaurants does Dim Hour cover?
Dim Hour covers 935+ restaurants and bars in Dallas, from Michelin-starred omakase counters to neighborhood a la carte sushi rooms.
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