My son and I decided to give this place a try while in the city for a convention since it is right across from our hotel. The layout and decor of the place is nice and open with some fun Japanese accents throughout. The tables are spaced enough apart that you aren't on top of other guests. The host took a little while to greet us, but was very friendly and attentive once she came over. Our server Bernie also took quite awhile to get to us, but we were ready to order everything once he showed up. The good - the food was excellent! We got the Friday Night sushi roll, shishito peppers, miso soup, and the glazed salmon. The other servers for the other tables were very attentive even to the tables assigned to our server. The bad - our server was not attentive at all! I understand the team dynamic when working in a restaurant, but our server was practically non-existent to us and his other tables. The other servers took great care of everyone around us, and they brought us our food and did refills. We saw our server maybe three times. We sat there for a very long time after finishing our meal, and another server actually came to check in with us finally. We let her know we were ready and needed a box. About 10 minutes or more after that even our server finally shows back up to ask if we need anything. Where was he the entire time we were there? Anyway, he finally brings the bill and promptly runs my card. If you come here, come for the good food and pack your extra patience pants if Bernie is your server. Kudos to the other servers and kitchen staff though. read more

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The Black Ship Little Katana is right in Downtown Dallas and is a great option if you're staying at the Omni or visiting in the area. It's also right by the convention center + reunion tower. They offer asian fusion here and their menu consists of sushi, bibimbap, ramen, beers/sake. I think that the prices are okay, not that expensive BUT the portion sizes could be better. Maki rolls are on the smaller size. For rolls, I enjoyed de geisha & the spicy crab makis. Typically, I don't get dessert but when I saw mango cheesecake on the menu, I had to get it! I'm a lover of cheesecake and it didn't disappoint. Probably my favorite of all the dishes we ordered. read more

Sushi was excellent! We got good service....we would definitely recommend. We ordered the Rainbow Roll and Cali Roll. read more

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Business hours are confusing. Was never open when their posted hours said so. We came back twice on a Friday and Saturday but they were closed both days. read more

Wanted something light after a long day at a conference. Across from the convention center, this little place serves sushi, bibimbap, pho, and steaks. Right across the street from the Omni and super fast, they recommended the Steak and the tuna roll although most were eating pho or bibimbap when we came in. At 8pm i got the last chicken pho. The broth was so complex and warm and welcoming. Combined that with a Chinese five spice old fashioned and sat back with my colleagues and unwound from the day's meeting. Definitely recommended. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Chicken pho - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I've been staying at the Omni for 5 days and had dinner at Black ship 4 out of the 5- the first I didn't know any better. The food is amazing, the staff is ridiculously friendly and attentive and I have not been disappointed with a single meal. I don't even like raw fish (never have) and the staff recommended the yellow tail and secret sushi plate from chef Luis called the Friday night lights roll- I ate every bite. Everyone from the hostesses, bartenders, waitresses and chefs have been amazing. I even heard they may be adding Texas WAGYU to the menu which would be even more amazing. I've really enjoyed dining here, next to the Omni! Bonus they're right next to the neon Pegasus for photo opt! Thank you, chef Luis, Melissa, Sheiwei, Abby and Roxy for the great service and food. I will be back each business trip to Dallas! Y'all were great! read more

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Taste of Food is average but doesn't worth the price for the size, especially Bibimbap and roman. Service is terrible. They let us stand at the door to wait for 15 mins in hot weather while half of the tables were not seated. And most of those tables were kept empty in the next 2 hours. There seems to be under stuff. There were 3 people at the sushi bar but it took them at least 40 mins for 4 rolls... read more

While the food all tasted good, everything is definitely NOT bigger in Texas when it comes to the portions at BSLK, but the prices should have been a tip off. Sushi rolls ranged from $12-$14, but a standard small bowl of edamame was $8?!? Our group was staying at the Omni and this was a convenient location, just steps away from the front lobby. Reservations were made Sat for our group of 12, 6:45 Sunday evening. When we arrived they had not yet started setting up the table. We waited about 30 minutes for an unbusy, understaffed restaurant. There were even comments about the sushi chefs standing around with little to do. Once seated, it took a while longer for water to come out and at that point we were not interested in cocktails or "starters", just HUNGRY. So our lead said just bring enough edamame for the whole table, as water started to get poured, for each person, going glass by glass from one pitcher of water. Of course that one pitcher didn't make it through, so half the table waited even longer for their water. By the time the water was done and the edamame arrived we were decided on our orders. The server, I believe her name was Shay, was very nice and patient, moving from person to person and getting orders down. To THAT end, I don't believe there was any confusion, or wrong orders, but an additional plate of spicy tuna roll was seen and shared because we were not about to send any plates back. Personally, I ordered the Katana Salad with shrimp($18) and a spicy crab roll($12). Again, all tasted good, but the salad was a "side" size 1/8 cut wedge of iceberg lettuce, with some frisée, a couple of leafs of butter lettuce, 3 1/4 tomato wedges, about 3 sprouts & 4 med grilled tail-on shrimp. I was told the ginger dressing was 'tossed into the salad', but I could opt for on the side. I said 'tossed is fine' and received about 1 TBS of dressing drizzled over the entire plate. All of the rolls were the smallest I've ever seen - adorable, really. The two diners who chose bibimbap laughed at the amount of rice in their bowls. When Asians think it's too much rice, you KNOW it was! lol - Probably about 2 1/2C in each bowl, which was then shared around because it was too much for them to eat. A tuna tower was also shared, as was a plate of goyza, and the 3 dessert plates brought out. But no one felt full by the time we were done eating. Left on the table was about 5 pcs of a "Philly" roll, completely unappetizing, even to the person who ordered it. It then took another 15 minutes for the bill to arrive, which sat with a credit card waiting to process another 15 minutes, until the server was flagged over. Our waters were filled 2 more times, during the meal, and offered again once the bill was paid, which was nice, so there's that. One person at dinner said it wasn't much better with just 2 people the night before when she was there. Cute decor, and staff is friendly, but the timing on service - especially with a 30hour advance notice - and small portions account for the 2 stars. It would've been nice to enjoy cocktails, but the wait and slow pace just made us hungry. Really, BSLK was nothing special. I ate with the group as a social gathering with colleagues, but sushi in Texas would NOT be my choice over Texas BBQ and I won't be eating at Katana again when back for another conference and staying at the Omni. Cheers! "CC" read more

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Mediocre service. Neighborhood restaurant atmosphere with five star restaurants price. Below average food quality and presentation. They really ruined Japanese and Korean cuisine. Couldn't even eat quarter amounts. Can't believe they are operating with this kind of nonsense! read more

I got the tuna tower and spicy tuna roll. It was very tasty. We also had edamame and enjoyed it as well. The menu is somewhat limited so it was easy to decide on what to get. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Ahi tuna tower! Delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I was visiting Dallas for a conference and came across this place. My friends and I agreed that the prices were way inflated for the quality of the food we got. We came at a very busy time so I can understand, but the ramen that we got was way too salty. The bao buns were overpriced for just two. The portion sizes were too small. I don't remember much about the service but I assume it was pretty average. I would say to work on the quality of food going out. I understand it was a busy time but the quality of food should not be sacrificed. read more

if you wanna wait an hour and a half for sub par overpriced sushi this is your spot could have door dashed food across the city that made it here faster. Do not waste your time 7/11 sushi is probably just as good and at least the 7/11 worker might offer you some drugs. Which would be better than the experience of wanting to off yourself from this restaurant. read more

For me, the sushi was just okay here and not worth the price paid for the convenience of a restaurant this close to my hotel room. I tried the shrimp tempura roll and eel roll. The avocado was a little mushy and flavor of the food was rather bland. I stopped in during the lunch hour and there were only a couple of tables filled. While it is in a convenient location and seemed to be a clean, nice place with a good sized bar, not sure I would return. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Shrimp tempura and eel roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came during Spring Break 2023 Must have been better before Covid. No sushi plate combos like past postings/pictures online. Our waitress kept asking what I want and when I said a list of your nigiri or specialty rolls, she didn't know what nigiri was. No Salmon Roe, Uni, crunchy clam, fatty tuna - any other sushi restaurants would have had at least one of those. She said they weren't "in season" - stupid answer. Been getting Salmon Roe, uni and fatty tuna year round in Oklahoma for years. Don't look on old menus online, the current menu only has 6-8 basic rolls and 1 nigiri plate with 3 basic fishes. Didn't get the stone bowl, maybe that's what people go there for now - NOT THE SUSHI. The only think I ate was their thin rainbow roll with thin pieces of fish on top. I can get better/bigger rolls other places, like Whole Food Market! Oh one last thing - they DON'T have soy sauce. You get a premixed gluten free thing - tastes like ponzu sauce, if that's what you like. If you are looking for real sushi - don't waste your time. Go somewhere else. Their tag line under their name needs to change (take out the work sushi) ... read more

ONE OF THE BEST DINING EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. Angel is one of the best that I have ever seen in the customer service industry. He was an absolute delight to be around, we so enjoyed his conversion and hospitality. We had gyoza dumplings, sushi, and a complimentary little stuffed bun. The BEST THING ON THE MENU are the hot stone rice bowls - which are a traditional korean dish called bibimbap. You can do veggie, shrimp, chicken or beef, I had the beef with all of the veggies mixed in. Angel brought it out and basically cooked it all up right in front of me including the egg. The bowl is scorching hot so be careful. By the time you reach the bottom of the bowl the remaining rice is crispy and delicious. I am salivating just writing this review now. We ended the meal with some matcha mochi ice cream and some port. What an incredible dining experience. I cannot wait to come back to Dallas just to eat here again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

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It wasn't very busy, I sat on a table at the bar and it took many people and servers to even greet me. It is a nice place but the staff ignored me until I said something to the bartender who got me a menu. The edamame was good and so was the Tamago. The Lobster Roll had potential but was covered in sauce that the dish was distracting. Bleh. The restaurant is located at the Omni next to a few other restaurants. I wish I went somewhere else. read more

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Great food and great service makes for a great meal. We enjoyed our meal so much would come back next time in Dallas

Best lunch! Come during lunch! The hot pots ($12) are heavenly with table side service-- Server Emily stirred in the over-easy egg for creamer rice! I always ask for extra spice in my hot pot over rice with chicken or beef. If you drive, valet parking is offered at the Omni or street meter parking is an option. You will need quarters for the meter. read more

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It's okay. There's not that much Asian in this part of downtown, but a small bowl side of rice was $6. And I thought the rice was dry. Agedashi tofu was delicious. The galbi was good too. read more

Not even 1 1/2 hrs after eating here, I have AWFUL FOOD POISONING. We've never tried this place before and definitely won't be back.. we frequent sushi places often & neither of us have ever been sick. Bf is also experiencing symptoms. Do not recommend. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Pork tonkotsu Philly roll De gashi roll Rainbow roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cannot even express how slow and willfully they ignore customers. No matter how pleasant, no matter how understanding... the manager sat on her phone and did nothing to help servers and bartenders who were running behind. In turn, they nearly stopped any service. 30 minutes in a stool - no drink orders taken, no food orders taken (and no line at all and tons of empty tables). You're better off anywhere else, especially since the food was average once received. Feels like a place about to be featured in "bar rescue." read more

The service was amazing, we had a very helpful waitress who made us feel very welcome. We ordered the chicken ramen and I asked to substitute the chicken for shrimp and wow, that was an excellent choice. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Excellent Ramen with Shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The Katana 101, recommended by my server as his favorite was in fact delicious. While the menu listed it as spicy, it was not, at all spicy. It's full of textures and multiple sea creatures and was visually very appealing. The Cajun was also listed as spicy, and it was also not spicy. That said, it was also delicious and I really enjoyed the creative use of crawfish. The wasabi? Oddly bland and flavorless... The Toro? While the fish was of high quality, it was poorly prepared. Based on the angle of the cut, there were veins of toughness in the muscle that made it difficult to chew even though the flesh itself melted in your mouth. I noticed another person at the table had his Toro cubed while mine was sliced. I think the different chefs in the kitchen need to get on the same page as far as Toro prep goes... With all that said, the service was ridiculously bad, and I don't blame our waiter. He was actually awesome and really concerned that we had a good time. Problem is, the kitchen refused to serve up the food per person's order and instead pushes things out family style and in phases. That may be fine if two or three people are eating together, but when you're at a table of eight, and you've put a huge order in, that can be very difficult to work with. We asked our server to send things back to the kitchen, which was just feet away from me, and he told us the chefs refuse to plate things for individuals. We told him it was unacceptable, and he ended up having to go back into the kitchen, put on gloves, and replate everything himself. All the while completely frazzled, understandably so. We REALLY appreciated the effort, and he's the reason this place is getting any stars at all. The stubborn kitchen, plus the poor preperation of their most expensive fish on the menu, PLUS the fact our simple drink orders came in incredibly slow from the bar makes this place a pass in my book. We stay at the Omni all the time, and I'm bummed the closest Sushi is a disappoint, even if at times it was truly delicious. That said, I enjoyed the atmosphere and catching up with my colleagues. We were celebrating a big win at work and it would have been great to have had a perfect meal to go along with the celebration. read more

Food was amazing! Service was amazing as well! Very quiet for a nice dinner outing with the husband. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Philly roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This restaurant is located about 20 feet once you exit the front doors of the Omni hotel. There is open parking in the garage around the corner, but if it's full, you have to valet. I found the food here to be just average, except for the wagyu beef on a hot rock - that was delicious! It was juicy and succulent. I give it a 4/5. The gyoza was okay - 3/5. I ordered an assortment of sushi, and I didn't think they were melt-in-your-mouth good - 3/5. I also ordered the dumpling soup. It was basically gyoza placed in miso soup. Not flavorful at all - 2/5. My girlfriend ordered a new york strip for the entree. That was decent - 3/5. Although I felt the steak could have been marinated a lot more for better taste. Overall, the experience was luckluster. And for the price that you pay, there are better options out there. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - From upper left clockwise - dumpling soup, gyoza, assortment of sushi, and new york strip - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Okay, I just had to write this review because I LOVE the hot stone bowl and shrimp tempura roll!! That bowl sure hits the spot on cool and/or rainy days...warms to right up! The presentation of this bowl is an experience in its self. The ingredients are so fresh. You can taste the freshness in every ounce of your food. The shrimp tempura roll is my favorite! I even got my kids to try sushi because of this roll, now they love it as well. It's just so fresh, you get all the yummy goodness without the guilt of eating unhealthy. The food here is definitely worth the money. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Shrimp Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I'm torn with this review. I've been to this particular location 3x (and their original uptown location once) and the service seems to be consistently iffy at the Lamar location. 5 stars: Steven who must've sensed our hunger at the bar as we ordered a drink after waiting 30+ minutes for a table on a pretty quiet Saturday night. Steven introduced himself as the manager and approached us with a tempura appetizer on the house to apologize for the wait - I am so appreciative of these types of gestures and you could tell he was sincere. Shortly thereafter we were finally sat, but it certainly made us feel welcomed. Also deserving of five stars is the hot stone dish which is NEVER a disappointment. This is such a great item to order in groups or even on a date for two. I saw they offer it on their lunch menu as well. Don't be scared by the hot sauce -- I'm a wimp and I've realized it adds great flavor rather than actually making the dish spicy. It comes with all sorts of veggies, rice, your choice of protein and a sunny egg on top - all of which cooks as iin the hot stone on your table. If you like soft rice you can eat it right away or you can let it cook and end up with crispy "fried" rice. Because it's cooking at the table it maintains its heat and freshness - so tasty! 3 stars: the service. After three visits I can confidently say they tend to understaff the restaurant. I can't blame them because it's more of a tourist-driven center and it can be quiet at times, but having only one bartender staff the entire cocktail area on a Saturday night isn't enough manpower. When we arrived this most recent visit the hostess seemed very unwelcoming. She mentioned a 15 min wait (which ended up taking 30-45 min) so we asked about sitting at the bar because the cocktail area was empty. She told us we shouldn't bother because it would take at least 15-20 minutes anyway since there's only one bartender to serve the entire area - so we decided to wait. Overall there is a good variety of specialty cocktails and sushi rolls. The table next to us ordered the ahi tower and baked lobster roll and both looked mouthwatering FYI! read more

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Saw this place across the street from my hotel. Had a hankering for sushi, so I tried it out. Was greeted warmly by the hostess and promptly seated at the sushi bar (around 6:00pm). The wait staff was very engaging and my beverage from the bar came quickly. The sushi was delicious and fresh, so good in fact I ordered two rolls. So hungry, I'd eat the food raw! (Thank you for that zinger Mr. Manager!) The conversations were pleasant with Sandra, a gentleman (whose name I cannot remember, but started with a T (Theo (?) who, by the way, never let my glass of water fall below the 1/2 way mark) and the manager, who was quite funny. Looking forward to coming back, before I leave, and trying the stone bowl! read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Spicy Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Sever was very friendly but food and drinks took forever to arrive. Waited 30 min for a glass of wine and ramen. Menu is very small. Food was relatively good but price makes it not worth it. The spicy crab roll was excellent. It's a small establishment and it seemed that there was enough waitstaff to patrons but everything was slow and it seemed that they were out of a lot of stuff despite the very small selection. read more

Finally, there's an awesome sushi place in downtown! Welcome Black Ship Little Katana. As someone who has made many a successful visit to the original Little Katana location on Travis Street (which recently moved) I was anxious to see how the new one compared. Black Ship did not disappoint. My initial visit was unplanned and happened on a Saturday evening shortly after they opened for dinner. I was walking in the area and remembered this place had opened. I walked up and was seated immediately. I opted for a seat in the bar area so I could watch some of the sports on one of the several TVs available. This location is much more spacious than the Travis Street location. That said, it is as warm and energetic which makes for a very nice vibe. The staff was very friendly and did a great job of being present just enough to ensure water glasses and other beverages were not empty. Mostly importantly, the food matches the Travis Street location in both freshness and flavor. Many of the same entrees are available at Black Ship. As always I went with the Ahi Tower (Spicy Tuna), a couple of rolls (Angel Roll & Katana 101) and some sautéed spinach. Needless to say, upon finishing all of that i left as a very happy (and full) customer. Another thing to make note of: Black Ship is actually located in space outside of the Omni. The server mentioned things have been a little slow as many people think Black Ship is actually located inside the Omni Hotel. It is NOT. Lastly, because it is downtown, plan accordingly for parking. There is metered street parking available (within1-2 blocks). Also the Omni has parking available (for a fee). Gorgeous space, great service, delicious food and awesome location....I will be back! read more

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We had the best time ever. The meal was great and Shiwel was fabulous. She made our night.

This is a reasonable priced place at the Omni Hotel. There is a pretty good happy hour as well. Edamame is $2.5-regularly $5, good beer/wine/cocktail options, and even great sushi deals. I had the spicy chicken soup which had so much flavor but wasn't overly spicy. For my entree I had the seared ahi tuna-fantastic!!! Cooked perfectly! The staff was nice-quiet but knowledgeable. I will for sure be back next time I visit Dallas. read more

Since we were staying at the Omni and we enjoy sushi, my wife and I thought that this was a perfect option for dinner for our first night in Dallas. We sat at the bar and the bartender was great. Really nice guy, told us all about Happy Hour, gave us several tastes of wines and in general, really made the experience fantastic at the outset. The highlights for us were the Shrimp Shumai and the Snow Mountain Roll although everything was quite good. What we liked was the freshness and the temperature of the rolls because warm sushi is never a good thing and cold dishes that are supposed to be warm are just as bad. When you are ordering multiple types of food, it can get weird but that wasn't the case here. The experience was on point and we couldn't find a single thing to complain about. read more

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Went here July 3rd after the lunch rush and it was a f*cking beauty. Got the katana roll, the sunny roll and my lunch date got the bento box.. all rolls fire flame! and the service was on point. Seeing as the next day was our nations birthday, I decided to partake in not one, but 3 bottles of delicious hot sake.. which led to me getting absolutely f*cking schnockered! The only reason this is 4 stars bc I woke up with the worst hangover... then my gf made me ride the bird scooters to brunch and I ate shit on pavement in front of a family of four. Other than that great experience! Bonus, here's a pic of me crushing it several hours after my Black Ship experience. All the way on the right. Lebowski baby read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Loooove sushi at this place. So fresh and yummy. We've been here about 5 times in the past 5 months. The lobster roll is to die for. I have to take off 2 stars for the client service. We walked in at 8:45 for dinner today and by 9:15 they were putting all chairs up around us. They close at 10! I used to work in a restaurant and kicking out people like this is a no-no. Some lady who I think was the manager even took my boyfriend's unfinished whiskey while he was signing the check. So disappointing. Sushi here is quite expensive and if service is not up to par, then it really isn't worth it. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food here was okay. Definitely not worth the price. My rating might be a big harsh, considering the restaurant is tied to the Omni hotel, and thus commanding a higher cost. I ordered a Bento Box with Bulgogi meat. It came with a salad, edamame, and miso soup. I also added on half a spicy tuna roll. Also ordered a full yellow tail roll. The bulgogi meat was mushy. Not the melt in your mouth yummy kind, but...mushy. It wasn't bad meat, but the texture wasn't great. The miso soup came out extremely hot (temperature), but was good once I let it cool down a bit. And the sushi was just okay. Expensive meal...leaving unsatisfied. Not hungry, but, unsatisfied. read more

I've eaten here twice now and this place does not disappoint. My coworkers and I came here recently for my birthday lunch. Almost everyone at the table got the hot stone bowl. One of us is on the keto diet and couldn't have the rice. They accommodated and gave him extra vegetables which I thought was really nice. I also got the dumpling soup which was literal perfection. They seemed overwhelmed, even though they weren't that many people, but there was a conference happening at Omni which can make business unpredictable, and things were still served in a timely manner so no complaints here. Can't wait to return. Edit: my review bumped them to 4 stars. Yay! They deserve it. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Hot stone bowl with shrimp. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Slow service, decent food. We ordered a bunch of rolls and a bento box. The bento was great, the rolls were just okay. Overall, I wouldn't be back, but the sushi was decent. read more

Went to this restaurant as part of my bachelorette weekend. We were staying in the Omni Dallas next door and mostly chose it because it was close, but also because we had looked at the menu prior to coming because two people in my group have food allergies. The food was excellent. It was very fresh and delicious. They also through in an adorable spring roll style sushi since it was my bachelorette party. However, the service was pretty lackluster. The waitress seemed annoyed we had food allergies, even though we came prepared having looked at the menu beforehand. One of the people still hadn't gotten some of her food when the rest of us had finished eating. She didn't end up getting the soup she ordered at all. I might try them again because I enjoyed the food, but I hope to see a serious improvement in the service. read more

Black Ship Little Katana - Delicious spring roll style sushi! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Asked for sushi rice but they gave me regular long grain rice. Ramen noodles was super over cooked and were basically stuck to each other.