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    Keiichi

    4.6 (211 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    rack of lamb
    Trisha M.

    I have been trying to get a reservation at this location for 4 years. Please note, that unless you receive a text a couple weeks before your reservation date, it does not mean you have a reservation. My friend had called in October for a date in February and noted it down on the calendar. However, when we showed up for what we thought was our reservation, we were told we did not have one. Unfortunately, this place does not quickly pick of the phone (if they even pick up), so even as we called the day off, we could not get a hold of them. However, though we did not have a reservation, they were kind enough to squeeze us in on the corner of the bar. I would recommend sitting in the main area so you can watch the chef in action but given we supposedly did not have a reservation that was saved, we were just happy to eat. Investing in a reservation system would be highly recommended to not cause such confusion as we would not have driver an hour for dinner if we did not have something reserved. Food - everything we tried from the sushi, sashimi, lamb was amazing. The fish is delicate, fresh, and simply delicious. Many items had unique flavors that I would not initially think to pair together, but were great! The made to order and intimate experience is well worth it. Note, the place is fairly pricey, but you are not only paying for quality food, but also service and experience. It is also BYOB, which we were unaware of, so feel free to bring your own bottle or two of wine!

    Keiichi / Denton / Texas
    Bryan W.

    Very intimate sushi dining experience. We had the chef's choice for our meals. Good time and all the chefs choices were great! I'm usually not a Sea Urchin fan but this was the freshest I've had before. Overall fun dining experience with great food.

    chef at work.
    John H.

    So the restaurant itself kind of looks like an abandoned Pizza Hut (stole that from another guest but it's true.) You walk in and see 10 seats surrounding and area where the food is prepped. 10 seats (seats not tables), 1 table, and like 6 seats at a bar is all their is. This experience changed a lot for me in terms of how i rate sushi going forward. Had the Sushimi Platter and it was amazing. Like difficult to describe amazing. The stars to our foursome were the flounder and trout. Delicate, clean, and just perfect. The Rack of lamb was incredible. Like make you curse good. Eat here. As often as you can. Reservations are months out so plan ahead.

    salmon
    Mimi H.

    BEST FOOD EXPERIENCE OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. basically a private dining experience since we were the last seating and Chef Keiichi was kind enough to speak with us while we were finishing up our meal. my ultimate favorite is the beef tataki. the thickness of the slices with the special sauce and onions was a perfect flavor combination. i've never had uni butter before but trying this uni butter toast was truly life changing. super creamy but still stays true to the taste of uni. boyfriend's favorite was for sure the marinated tuna sashimi with fresh guacamole which was definitely a close second for me. sounds like a simple dish but is an extremely unique mix of flavors. our waitress, Miwa, was also very sweet and always had a smile on her face. can't wait to come back here when more reservations open up!!!

    Unique (in Texas) Izakaya dining bar
    Allie N.

    I'm so glad I was able to stop by Keiichi after 10 years since my first visit! They are always pretty booked up unless you're going alone, but it's worth the single visit or even waiting 2 months on the list to get in. I ordered the Salmon nigiri and Tomato pasta. I was pleased with the size of the pasta order, it's become a larger order size than from what I remember, and the hearty flavor will really fill you up. The nigiri is simple and delicious, you can't go wrong with really anything on their menu.

    Seared tuna with risotto-simply wonderful!

    This is just complete flavor with every bite. It's Japanese with some Italian influences ( risotto). The steak with avocado was delicious. Actually every dish I had was just perfect. There is a one year waitlist to get in as it is a very small restaurant with Chief cooking everything to order- so it's more than dinner- it's an experience! They are only open 3 days a week- from 530-930. Totally worth the wait!

    Overpriced at $95 per bottle....
    Hung L.

    My complaint is most of the dishes were marinated in some type of soy sauce and was sliced paper thin. Some of the other rolls had minced fish in it and hardly any whole sushi or sashimi pieces. The steak tartar was excellent as was the Akitabare Sake, but $95 per bottle is ridiculous, especially since retail price is under $30 for a 720ML. The price for both of us with gratuity was just over $300 which is ludicrous, especially since I left wanting more sushi. Oh, the tiramisu was phenominal.....will I go back? Definitely not, I feel I was taken advantage of by the meager servings, over marinated fish and absurd prices. I honestly don't see the attraction...they claim you must make reservations weeks in advance, but there was walk in traffic.....I JUST DON'T GET IT.

    Sushi

    The absolute BEST!!!! Wonderful Food and Atmosphere Great Service!!! Everything is made as you order. I wish I could eat there once a week! I have never had anything I didn't like!!!

    Another photo of the marinated tuna and guacamole. So amazing.

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    Best of the best, words cannot define how flavorful the food is and nothing beats an evening with K!

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    Ask the Community - Keiichi

    What do I have to do to get a reservation??? lol What kind of Seating do they have...booth or counter?

    He has 4 seats in the bar area, 6 at a table, and 10 at the counter. Reservations are incredibly difficult to get. He does offer take out if you order 24 hours in advance.

    What vegan options does it have?

    I would venture none, since even sushi rice traditionally has dashi broth as an ingredient. Even the fusion Italian dishes would mostly include non-vegan broth or butter. This is a tiny specialty establishment that only seats 20 people a night, who… Read more

    What are the days and hours it's open?

    Reservations only. Thursday, Friday, or Saturday dinner only. Two seatings - 5:30 or 7pm.

    Does it open for walk-in?

    No. Reservations are mandatory, and he is booked for the rest of 2022. Call him for details.

    Is this restaurant open during COVID? What are the precautions they are doing if they are?

    Can you dine in? Thinking about going tonight.

    Reservations only

    Can someone tell me what to expect the bill to be for a moderate dinner for 2?

    How high is up? More seriously, it depends on what you order and drink. We usually spend around $100… Read more

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    Koji Sushi - Denton - Koji Fire Roll

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    4.5(59 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    If you order sashimi and try that before dippin into your dolled up rolls you can assess the…read morequality of fish the establishment invests in. Did the sashimi check with fatty yellowtail and it melted in my mouth so buttery smooth as it should be! Given that I'm in Japan 5-7x a year I can confirm this is really good sushi. Please don't sleep on it. The establishment is super cute, can host larger groups and the service was great. We went in the evening quite late and was really happy to see that it was open. Many of the other sushi places we go to are closed on Monday', so kudos to Koji for identifying the demand! If you're around don't sleep on this place and let me know what your thoughts!

    We started eating here last summer and were impressed with the food, ambience and service. However,…read morethe last 3 times we have eaten here, since October, the food has declined. I consistently get the chicken katsu. The last 3 times it was overcooked and chewy, the breading too brown, and the breading slid off. This last time we went this week in January, and probably our last, service was awful. The young girl barely greeted us and sort of just told us at the middle of the restaurant where to sit. Then, our party of 3 ordered. As our lunch was delivered, my husband didn't get anything. We thought maybe they were just behind. I finally called her over and asked about his meal. Instead of being helpful, she copped an attitude and immediately pulled out her ticket book and said, "No! He didn't order! He said egg rolls!" I looked at her and said, "I heard him order the bento box" and he said he had. My daughter even heard it. She continued to argue and I just told her never mind, I didn't want to argue with her. There were no helpful solutions from her such as, "I am so sorry I didn't hear you (or most likely understand him), why don't I put the order in for you now?" Nope! So we sat awkwardly eating while my husband just sat there. He went next door at Marco's to order a pizza to take home. We eat out a lot and it seems to us this younger generation need lessons on how to talk to people and take accountability. We were nice to her. But she immediately took offense and didn't take steps to attempt to solve the problem. Lazy! We will not return here as these Japanese sushi restaurants are a dime a dozen now.

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    Komodo Loco

    4.6(513 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Komodo Loco in Denton is one of those places that just gets the balance right--great food, fun…read morevibe, and something a little different from the usual spots around the Square. The Asian-Latin fusion menu is creative without being weird about it. The sushi rolls are packed with flavor, the ingredients taste fresh, and everything feels thoughtfully put together. It's the kind of place where you go in planning to try one thing and end up wanting to come back to work your way through the menu. The atmosphere is laid-back and lively, perfect for grabbing a casual dinner or drinks with friends. Staff is friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Denton and want something a little more interesting than the standard Tex-Mex lineup.

    Food was great, but the service was slower than expected. My husband and I came with two…read morefriends--we were seated right away and ordered drinks quickly. It wasn't very busy at the time, but our drinks still took about ten minutes to arrive. We started with potstickers, which were delicious, and our little one's avocado came out quickly, which we appreciated. However, after placing our order, we noticed several tables seated after us receiving their food before we did. At one point, we were concerned our order may have been overlooked. When the food finally arrived, it was very good--no complaints there--but the wait was a bit disappointing, especially since most of what we ordered were appetizers. Overall, we'd still come back, just hoping for a smoother experience next time.

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