The Best custom Sushi/Sashimi in North Texas, always fresh and the dishes are out of this world. IF you are not Happy with your order Kei with go out of this way to make you happy. We have been going to Kei's place for the last 8+ years and you can not believe the menu. Not only is his sushi/sashmini excellent but the Italian and American dishes are out of this world. Well worth the price and don't forget to make a reservation. We usually book every seat at sushi bar for bday parties. This place is the bomb! read more

It's expensive, you have to call ahead, but definitely a place I'd recommend. The food is good every time. By far my top sushi place around DFW for special occasions. 5 Star - Great food, will make plans to visit 4 Star - Will eat to satisfy a craving if near by me around dinner time (less than 5 mi), but won't seek out. 3 Star - So-so Restaurant, don't oppose to visit again if friends want to go, or if I'm literally in the same shopping plaza for some reason around dinner time. 2 Star - Bad Food, would object/skip any plans to go to the restaurant. 1 Star - Left the Restaurant angry + food is bad. read more

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greatest sushi in all of Denton county if not all of DFW. this is not just some small hole in the wall sushi place, this is an elegant Couture restaurant. be sure to make reservations because again, this is not just some hole in the wall place. the chef is a genius who really is someone you can tell respects the culinary experience and treats each ingredient as if it was the star of the dish. read more

Food and drinks were delicious. Unique menu paired with classics. Laid back yet funky atmosphere.

Amazing sushi dinner tonight with my family. This place is WELL worth the wait. We will definitely be returning read more

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Went again for a birthday dinner, and this place is just as delicious as I remember! They have the freshest fish (the Tasmanian sea trout, salmon sashimi, and yellowtail sashimi were all incredible). The spicy tuna roll and eel roll were very enjoyable, and the tenderloin, mushroom risotto, pasta pescatore, and lasagna were mind-blowing. Don't come expecting the tempura rolls topped with 400 things you get at other sushi places around Denton; the additions are often added to mask low-quality fish. read more

Keiichi as always was perfectly fresh, perfectly presented and perfectly wonderful. I took two people with me. One had never experienced Sushi at all - Wow what a first experience! The second has had sushi and sashimi in many places across the US. Wow another great experience. It's been said many times before, make plans, make reservations, go to Keiichi. You will pay more than many places and you will still be glad you did it. read more

Liked: Served plenty of water promptly. Located close where I live. Disliked: Their ginger didn't appear fresh from the day. The sushi does not look appealing nor taste remarkable. Server is a bit too involved in my dining experience for my liking; asking if I knew what wasabi was and trying to get me to dress my food with it along with ginger Too eager for positive feedback 2 rolls ran me $30+ Do you know what you can get for $30 at Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck or Uchi Dallas? For the price, not a fan of the overall dining experience. This goes back to other fine sushi places I've been. For the money, I'm just not satisfied with my experience is all. You'll know what I mean. I wish I only tried 1 roll to know what I was getting myself into I'd probably would not be so negative if the pricing was adjusted to reflect what I was getting. read more

This was some of the freshest sushi I've had. The preparation is was flawless. I can tell when a sushi chef respects the art of sushi and understands how to present each fish this chef knows what he is doing and loves his job. read more

So...here's the deal. This place can suck it. I'm not gonna be nice about it. The lesson: double, triple, and quadruple check your reservation before driving from Dallas in rush hour traffic. I know, it's not keiichi's fault there was murderous traffic. It's not their fault they have the whole "exclusivity" vibe and can only seat 10 people. And that last fact makes it impossible to make amendments for mistakes on their end. Mistakes happen. Understandable. But when you fuck up, you have an opportunity to do a make good. Unfortunately, no make good attempts were made. "Sorry, I don't have you," repeated in my face as the only form of justification. Hey, how bout a "well, I fucked up, but..." Fill in the blank with an alternate plan. I'm trying to give you my money. Take it! You don't want it? Suck it again, I'll go down the street to some place who'll treat me right. I'm not angry. Wait, no, I am. I love sushi. I was excited to try this joint. I almost didn't come out because I'm a little under the weather. I fought traffic. I lost. And to just get shit on. Man. The words "extreme disappointment" scroll through my head hole in neon letters. Suck it again buddy. read more

We went for our son's birthday. This is a hidden gem in Denton. You will not get better and fresher small plates and sushi anywhere. Even the steak gives upscale steakhouses a run for their money. Chef and staff are very friendly, and the service was impeccable. Thanks for a special evening. I highly recommend Keiichi! read more

They were as surprised as we were when we walked in on a chilly recent night and sat right down. Apparently it's not unusual for the chef and his assistant to start turning people away for the evening as early as 7pm. But this night they just happened to be slow, which gave us lots of time to eat and watch the chef create and chat a little about how he ended up in Denton and what his experience has been here. He's happy. And it shows up on your plate in the form of carefully thought out rolls, and well executed sushi, sashimi and other tastiness. Apparently the back story is that the chef had been working as an executive chef in Houston, but friends in Denton talked him into moving up and plying his trade there: when he briefly considered taking a stab at his trade in Dallas, they reminded him that he could own the building if he opened up in little D, so that's exactly what he did. And now the rest of us can thank those pals for our good fortune. I especially loved the shrimp and asparagus roll (to which he added sesame seeds, a delicious touch), but all of it was grand. It can get expensive quick, so know that going in, but it's totally worth it. Go early, but go. read more

Having lived in Denton for a good while I was surprised to find i knew nothing about this place. Not having too many friends who eat sushi i guess that had something to do with it. The place isn't hard to find, but from the looks of the building & lack of cars you tend to forget it's there. The place is tiny, but isn't as tiny as i thought. The bar seating, best in house, offers ten spots. There is a semi private round table that holds about six & another side that i think holds about four. What can i say that hasn't already been said? I was blown away by how fresh everything was. It really gave me a new perspective on what i think of sashimi & this will be the bench mark of how things should taste from now on. I tried the spicy tuna & could not believe i had been missing this from my life. I could go on & on, but nothing disappointed. A friend had the steak & potatoes and i would have to say i could see myself going there just for that as well. With the small building and limited seating you really feel like you just upped your dining experience. I think everyone should enjoy this at least once, i know i'll be going back soon. read more

This just set my bar for Yelp reviews with a 5 star. I am a man that enjoys food with a passion. I took my bride here for our one year anniversary and can't say enough about the food. With that being said, my wife is not a big fan of Denton. Her expectations for a place in Denton were low, but the reviews for this place made us "risk it" for a place in Denton for an anniversary. This place is a MUST GO. You will spend some money (we spent $200 + tip). Its a small place that ONLY sits 10 guest at a time, call weeks or months in advance. They ONLY do reservations. ALL the fish we had was very fresh and tasted amazing. Small story: My miso soup came out and I thought it was average miso soup. I didn't say anything, but the chef didn't like how it looked and sent it back. The server said he was a perfectionist. Which he is, the miso soup came out even better. Here is what we had: Appetizers -Smoked Salmon -Beef & Jalapeño Cream Cheese Sushi (must get) -Miso Soup -Squid Main Course -Beef Tenderloin Steak (melts in your mouth) -Japenese Baby Back Ribs (falls of the bone) Drinks -Japenese Martini -Japanese Beer read more

Not only the best sushi in Denton, but also some of the best in the whole state! Sushi Chef Keiichi Nagano it a true artist and prepares his delicacies with only the freshest ingredients, The quality of fish is superb and the hand-written menu changes daily.....you know what, screw the menu, order what the chef recommends, you will not be disappointed. Seating is extremely limited as there is only room for about 10 people around the sushi bar making this a highly personalized experience. A word of advice, don't skip dessert. read more

A meal at Keiichi's of Denton, TX, always begins the same way: advanced reservations. Wayfaring Texans knowledgeable of Mr. Keiichi and his expertise travel far and wide to find a place at the relaxed 10 seat sushi bar located in the heart of the University of N. Texas's hometown. Perched on the perpetually occupied bar chairs, patrons peer in wonderment as the quiet and humble middle-aged Japanese man handcrafts every detail of their meal to the last crumb. Sitting down, I am greeted by a menu as sparse as the venue's decor; printed black on white on everyday computer paper are one-to-three word descriptions of the Italian and Japanese delicacies offered at the eatery. Although this would seem an uncommon fusion of international cuisines, the selections are a mirror of their creator's culinary journey. Keiichi's dedication to the simplicity and quality of his native Japan finds harmony with the flare for robust flavors and textures honed during his formal Italian tutelage in the boot-shaped country itself. It is thus how sashimi and al dente share a common roof, and occasionally even join forces in ways that the diner least expects. My meal began with an Asahi brew sipped between bites of Salmon and Tasmanian Sea Trout sushi. Keiichi's fish are flown in weekly from his suppliers in New York, guaranteeing unmatched freshness and texture. The trout was complemented by a mildly sweet ginger sauce, while the salmon was paired perfectly with soy sauce and freshly hand-ground wasabi. Accompanying the fish was a less conventional concoction: Beef and Buffalo Mozzarella Sushi. Keiichi begins with an oblong slab of mozzarella laid on white rice, and wraps the package in a thinly sliced strip of steak. He then drizzles this roll in soy sauce and uses a blow torch to sear the beef and warm the encased cheese. The result is delectable. My entrée was a similarly delicious Japanese/Italian mingling: panco crusted tuna steak coated in a ginger garlic sauce, served rare and accompanied by glazed green beans and creamy tomato risotto. When my awe of the showmanship wore off, I began the bite-by-bite battle to avoid wolfing down the plate in order to truly savor the blend of textures, flavors and colors. I was rewarded with a full stomach and a truly memorable dining experience. As I topped the meal off with nibbles of creamy Tiramisu, my dining mates and I pondered what we could offer Keiichi to move his operation to our Seattle hometown. We eventually gave up, realizing that the only proper way to end a dinner at Keiichi's is the way it began: making the reservation for another dinner at Keiichi's. read more

Oishi desu! It's delecious! Keiichi is from Kyoto and his fish is FLOWN IN DAILY. DAILY. Can you even imagine what it must cost to have that fresh of ingredients shipped from your home town across the ocean? When people complain about this place being booked and that they can't just walk in, well that just shows they have no idea what they are coming to eat. That's as silly as being mad when a authentic sushi or Ramen shop closes during mid day to prepare for the evening. This is as authentic as you can get. Don't get me wrong I can really get behind some Kroger sushi. But to compare kroger sushi to this? That's like buying cheese spelled with a z "Cheeze" and being angry that it doesn't melt in the oven. If you have ever had authentic sushi and don't have the money for a plane ticket back to Japan just to get a meal, then this place is the next best thing. And if anyone else would like to research what makes a good sushi shop if you haven't been to Japan feel free to start with this, https://www.tofugu.com/japan/real-japanese-restaurant/ 御馳走様 Gochisousama desu! (Means something along the lines of" "Thanks for the extravagant feast meant to both entertain and provide hospitality to the guests") read more

Wow, if noone ever told me about this place, there is no way I would've found it or even have the desire to come here even if I happened to drive by it. The outside looks like a ran down building with the sign missing letters as well! There is a tiny sign at the door so if you're trying to come here, drive real slow because it's very easy to miss. Once you walk in, you see chef Keiichi in the middle of a sushi bar with 10 seats. There is also a small table for 6 in the back that's available for bigger groups. The entire place was filled up by the time we were eating and there had been several people that tried to walk in without reservations, and were turned away. If you want to come here, make sure to place a reservation and check with them before coming to make sure that you do have one! As far as the menu, we were mainly interested in the appetizers as the entrees didn't exactly appeal to our desire to go eat sushi. The entrees consisted of ribs and lamb.. We did order a variety of the appetizers, which were fortunately decently sized. We started off with the tasmanian sea trout. It had ginger on top of every piece and drizzled with ponzu. The trout was extremely tender and marbly. It melted in my mouth. It's amazing how fresh this tasted ! Next, we had the flounder carpaccio which had tiny minced pieces of jalapeno over every piece. This was a bit less tender than the trout but still very soft. They were sliced very thin. The jalapeno gave it a nice kick. I actually enjoyed switching bites between this and the trout. It was a refreshing change of pace. Next, we had the beef tataki. I was a bit iffy as I've never eaten my beef this raw before. I was in for a wonderful surprise. My first bite was like a wonderfully cooked steak. It was so soft yet meaty at the same time. It was drizzled with this sauce that was mixed in with a subtle flavor of truffle oil. There was also some spinach to eat along with this. We then ordered the marinated tuna with guacamole. The tuna pieces here were pretty huge, enveloping a hefty spoonful of guac. he was not stingy at all with the guacamole, if you like guac, this is a great dish for you. The tuna pieces were very meaty. I'm not sure what the tuna was marinated in as it didn't really give a whole lot of extra flavor. However, this dish was sitting on this creamy sesame sauce that was sooo delicious. The sauce blended very well with the guac and the sliced radish that was there for garnish. As much as I enjoyed this dish, I felt the price was a bit steep for only having 5 pieces for $30 but I guess tuna is quite pricey. We then got some salmon sushi, which were beautifully marbled. These were some very fatty pieces, really really good. It was buttery and melted in my mouth even though it was sliced a bit thick. Lastly, we thought we'd try the squid with red salt and lime. This was probably our least favorite dish as the squid was chewy and overall just not very memorable. For dessert, we were lucky enough to have the green tea tiramisu that I hear is only offered so many times a year. It was the first of its kind that I've had so I don't really have anywhere else to compare it to. Basically, it had a very very thin layer of green tea flavored sponge cake layered with regular mascarpone topping topped with another layer of the sponge cake then green tea flavored cream. The green tea flavor was very subtle but recognizable. It was a pretty rich dessert, smooth and creamy. I enjoyed it very much. The slice they gave was also enough for 2 to share. Overall, I thought this was a wonderful place to experience a variety of high quality fish sliced very carefully in the thickness appropriate to enjoy each type. Every slice we had was extremely fresh. He had a good assortment of fish that I don't typically see at other sushi restaurants. Yes, it is pricey as these appetizers run for about $24-$30 each but as you can see from the photos, you get a good bit. For people that enjoy sashimi, this place is definitely worth a try at least once and the beef tataki is one I'd recommend as well! However, if your definition of sushi is a sushi roll topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce, don't bother coming here as this just isn't that type of place. read more

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Pleasant decor- Check Decent saki list- Check No wait for seating- Check Pleasant service- Check Reasonable prices- Nope Fresh fish- Nope Attractive presentation- Nope After reading prior reviews and sitting down in this small attractive space, it all went down hill. We started with a Saki flight, which was a pleasant and educating experience as we are definitely not experts. We ordered edamame, a shrimp and asparagus roll, a spicy salmon roll, an avacodo roll and snow crab sushi. The edamame tasted fishy, the salmon roll's presentatin was totally sloppy, though it tasted fine. The shrimp and asparagus roll suffered the same sloppy presentation, but was delightfully refreshing. Avocado roll- totally average- then came the snow crab. When served the snow crab still had ice crystals through the middle. It was watery and quite disappointing. I expect that if I'm paying $9 for two pieces of sushi, at least the crab will be fresh. read more

so i am giving this a 4.4 this place was amazing. and i think part of the joy is the fact its such a hole in the wall and a secret. just get the "apps". do NOT get the pasta. he used to work for pappas brothers and learned pasta. they are all executed well but dont mess with it. trust me. focus i tell you, focus! the beef tataki and every sashimi dish - just order that. dont talk back, just do it. all of it was phenomenal. i wish i could do a side by side with uchi as this place is seriously legit. the vibe is very hole in the wall but if they were in uptown, upped the decor, they would make bank. no doubt. the guy knows his food. they do seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 jeans: ok by far. you can get away with dressing casual but dont take it too far. its a hole in the wall. parking lot is much bigger than they need read more

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A nearly perfect dining experience. I ate the best sushi I've had in North America at Keiichi this week. There is sitting for only 10 people around the bar, so the atmosphere is intimate among the servers and patrons. Kei makes all of the sushi rolls in the center of the room. They are closed on Mondays because he can't fly in fresh fish. And the wasabi...oh the wasabi. I've never had fresh ground wasabi from a wasabi root. Unlike any wasabi paste that you'll have at other places, REAL wasabi won't burn your senses. My friend, who joined me for dinner, said that this dining experience ruined sushi for her. She'll never be able to eat it anywhere else again. I begged Kei to move to Austin to do sushi here, but he's happy to stay in Denton, so I suppose I'll have to make special trips up north to pay him visits. We had a Salmon Skin Roll, a Snow Crab (he opened the fresh crab leg for meat in front of us) and Avocado roll and a Shrimp and Asparagus roll. Divine, just divine. Kei also happens to be an accomplished Italian cook. I ate the most amazing and delicate Tiramisu of my life for dessert. He made the ladyfingers for the garnishes as well. My third [vegetarian] friend ate homemade pasta with tomato sauce for dinner. She raved about it all night. I was mostly speechless the entire evening when I ate at Keiichi, which is saying an enormous amount, as I usually have something to say about everything (I have obviously regained my ability to speak as evidenced in my review here). I'd be a very broke woman if I lived in Denton - dining here every week, but it's a spectacular visit to save up for! read more

Great location for an intimate celebration of life; have been there twice and can't wait to go back. Reservations are a MUST, preferably days/weeks ahead. Mid-week is less busy. Very small, private, exquisitely decorated, a quiet place to relax and savor. It's hard for me to do justice to the beautifully plated food creations. He is an artist as well as a chef. Relatively expensive but reasonable, considering ... approx. $40-$100 per person. Alcohol is available. Plentiful off-street parking. Outside is very plain, easy to miss. Inside is another world. read more

Mr. Kei did it again! - fresh sashimi with delectable textures - freshly grated wasabi - the only place which I bother to eat their pickled ginger - salmon skin roll was heavenly - even the cracked black pepper tasted good - beef tataki was way over the top! - I am not exaggerating but their rice, yes even their rice was sooo good. I devoured it with the leftover sauce from the beef tataki - the tiramisu was smooth, fluffy and just the right amount of sweetness. Apparently he makes green tea tiramisu randomly too but have not been able to try it :( The hubs and I broke da bank but it was worth every single penny! read more

My fiance and I just went last weekend for an early birthday dinner. It was so good. And that's coming from someone who isn't a huge sushi fan!! The options range from very unique (marinated tuna with fresh guacamole) to the traditional "house special" spicy tuna roll. We were lucky to sit next to a couple that frequents the place, and got some recommendations. My favorite of the entire evening was the steak with cream cheese and jalapenos. It was to. die. for. The chef makes everything right in front of you (if you get to sit at the bar), so we got to watch him use a small torch to brulee the cream cheese and serve it up fresh. I wanted to order a second roll immediately after we gobbled that one down. My fiance loved the steak tartare, it's finished with a bit of truffle oil which was an interesting twist. I actually tried some of everything and was pleasantly surprised! I might actually like sushi! We will definitely be coming back to try some more of the items we didn't get to that night. Our waitress recommended we stick to the appetizers as they are more creative, and I am glad we listened to her for the most part. We got the spicy tuna roll, which was good, but not mind blowingly good like everything else. read more

Best Sushi and most legitimate Japanese sushi bar atmosphere I've ever been to in the area. I recommend calling ahead for reservations if you're going with more than one other person. I've been turned away once due to this oversight. The place seats only 7 or 8. This place was picked straight up from Japan and dropped into Denton, Texas. From the limited seating and intimate interaction with the sushi chef K himself, the place is authentic Japan. The sushi has always been top quality and K will make anything you want (not just what is on the menu) as long as he has the ingredients on-hand to put it together. A trip to Keiichi isn't just a trip to get sushi, but it's a trip to a little piece of Japan in Denton. Be prepared for stories of Japan and some education on Japanese culture during your visit as well. read more

I rarely write a review for a restaurant I've only been to once. For Keiichi, I'll make an exception. We've been hearing about Keiichi for years. And we didn't think any place could live up to what we heard about Keiichi. Especially since from the street it looks like an abandoned disreputable used car lot. Small beat up sign that isn't lit up. Weathered building. Our first hint that things might be better than we feared was the entryway. Beautiful inlaid stones decorated the steps and walkway into the restaurant. When we entered, we were greeted and seated. And overcome with a tremendous sense of peace. The place is, in some way we don't understand, perfectly relaxing. We were, for the first time in a long time, at rest. We ordered drinks and our meal. The Ashai Dark was a delight, and Beth enjoyed her house Chardonnay. I started with the Miso beef soup which was delightful. It was mild, rich and flavorful with deep subtle flavors. Lots of umami, lots of beef and tofu. I shared with Beth, and she liked it a lot but didn't join in since she is avoiding soy. We had two rounds of sushi. Crab avocado and a shrimp and asparagus roll. They were amazing, as was the wasabi and ginger. We wanted to try their Italian dishes, so Beth had the Lasagna and I had the rack of lamb. Beth had never had lasagna quite like this, and she's ready to have more any time! Instead of ground meat, it was made with hand shredded meat which added to the meaty profile. The spices were subtly different from other lasagnas. Beth isn't quite sure what they did, but she is more than ready to go back and try it again. My rack of lamb was lovely. Slightly charred on the outside, medium rare on the inside, and just amazing. I was surprised Beth hadn't ordered that since she loves lamb. With it were the best garlic mashed potatoes I've ever had - the garlic was fresh, involving and yet not overwhelming - just an incredible balance. The pacing of the meal was leisurely. We had time to talk during the meal and between courses. We never felt rushed. The waitress was kind, capable, efficient and handled the restaurant's patrons by herself without seeming rushed or without making us feel like we had less than her whole attention. It wasn't cheap. However, when I've paid this much at other restaurants in the area, I felt like I'd paid too much. When we left Keiichi, we were satisfied. We're looking forward to our next visit. Maybe all sushi next time. Unless he's made his fabled Osso Bucco.... Is this place good for kids? If your kids are well behaved and able to enjoy a several hour dinner, I think it's very good for kids who are ready for it - it will expand their horizons and let them enjoy food you won't find anywhere else. However, I suspect Yelp means do they have a playground, coloring books and other stuff to keep the kids occupied when they ask if the place is good for kids. And in that regard, I have to say, no. If your kids need that stuff, please don't bring them to Keiichi. read more

Absolutely delightful. I've dined with Kei now at least twenty times (usually on the way up or down from WinStar), and have yet to had less than a great experience. Innovative (and tasty) cross-cultural dishes show up on the menu from time to time, but Kei's at his best when you give him free rein. Sit down, let Kei do his work, sip on an Iichiko and tea, and buy him one while you're at it. read more

It's simply unbelievable that this place exists in Denton. Keiichi beats not only any sushi I've had elsewhere in North America, but also most places I've been to in Japan. If sushi is not your thing, the pastas are also fantastic. Well-made Italian food is extremely hard to come by in restaurants, but K's dishes are perfectly done. read more

If you haven't been to Keiichi, you haven't had sushi. We absolutely love this place. He has a limited menu, but can usually accommodate your request by calling ahead. Talk to Kei and let him know what you would like to have. On our last dinner we had a party of 8, which pretty much took up most of the bar seating. The theme of the night was "Mirugai". Kei prepared it 8 different ways in addition to several other traditional Japanese dishes. One person in our group isn't a seafood fan, but luckily Kei also serves Italian food. Quick tip: For a true Japanese dining experience, let Keiichi choose your menu and call ahead for a reservation. read more

Loved my steak, green beans and truffle oil potatoes. Great flounder appetizer too. Great experience. Be prepared to pay a lot read more

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Keiichi is #1. The sushi is fresh and delicious no matter what you order, although I suggest letting Nagano-san choose for you. He will pick the freshest and most interesting things he has available, and you generally get a better deal than ordering a la carte, too. He also stocks a good variety of Japanese whisky, unlike most other sushi restaurants in Texas. Even if you are not a fan of sushi, the chef offers a number of Italian dishes that are all delightful. The desserts are wonderful too and always the perfect end to a meal here. All in all, Keiichi is the best sushi and among the best Italian food I have had anywhere. Just be aware that you must make reservations as there are not many seats, but any wait is well worth it. read more

There's some poetic irony in my discovery of Keiichi. The sushi chef at the Japanese restaurant I frequent recommended I eat at Keiichi. As everyone knows from the reviews, Keiichi is tiny and you'll need a couple weeks advance reservation for the weekends. Don't be in a rush. Food is prepared at a leisurely pace. The end product is worth the wait. I hear parts of the menu changes with availability of ingredients. So there's going to be something new each visit. This make it that much more exciting. The one thing that really stood out is the lasagna. Yes, you heard right. This was one of the best lasagna I've had. They use chopped tenderloin instead of ground beef. And the sauce is exquisite. The sauce taste like it was made from scratch. Everything here is good. Come try for yourself. Will RTE next week ;) read more

We ate here the first of April and it has taken me this long to decide how I wanted to review this place. The location seems like an old house converted to a restaurant. It is generally pretty clean looking but there has not been a big effort at interior restoration or decorating. The servers are nice enough but I am not sure that they are what I would expect for the prices that are being charged. The food was, generally, very good. The fish itself seemed extremely fresh and tasted wonderful but not much better than Sushi Sake or Nobu. Maybe it was what we ordered but It did seem like the same sauce was used on a few of the rolls and that got old. If you sit in the "bar" as we did, you have no contact with the chef. If you want privacy, this is the way to go. I guess my gripe about the whole experience was the price. $360 including tip for me, wife and daughter. I was the only one drinking (beer). When you look at the whole package, atmosphere, service, food quality and menu imagination it just does not add up to the prices they are charging. I honestly believe we could have had a substantially better meal at Nobu for that money or less. I left feeling very underwhelmed and, really, kind of ripped off. And as someone else pointed out, avoid the lasagna. Big letdown. read more

We've been here twice over the last two years, and both were great experiences. My father learned about Keiichi from a customer at a sushi place in Dallas who had told him this is the best in town. We went with high expectations and they were definitely met. The quality of the fish is incredible. The appetizer flavors are interesting and delicious. The clam miso was to die for, and the salads had great texture. The only dishes we didn't enjoy too much were the pasta, which was too salty. If you're in the area, this is definitely worth the try! read more

My first visit to this restaurant was on January of this year and I was blown away. I requested "Omakase" which means "I'll leave it up to you"...The chef makes whatever he wants and he will keep preparing different dishes until you say stop. I came back two weeks ago and the food is still amazing. My recommendations are the following: Beef Tataki, Grilled Baby Yellowtail Cheek, Spicy Tuna Roll(the best I've had), Beef with mozarella roll, Salmon Carpaccio with ginger and ponzu sauce. The second time I came,they did not have mozzarella for the beef roll but they substituted cream cheese which was still good but I prefer the one with mozzarella. They also had a different fish for the carpaccio but it was still good since the fish was very fresh. From their Italian food selection: I recently tried their lasagna, my friend and I both agree that it is really good and very tasty, the beef is not ground beef but beef chunks which was so tender. Finally, don't ever leave without getting the Tiramisu. The twice that I came to visit, the Chef and the servers were very friendly and helpful. read more

Some co-workers from Denton first mentioned Keiichi to me, in almost mystical terms. I didn't believe them at first, but then my wife and I had our first visit. Wow. Believe the reviews: this is the best sushi I've ever eaten in 15+ years of eating raw fish across the country and beyond. We've been twice now, and both times left so happy with our meal. Chef Keiichi also makes the best tiramisu we've ever had. Take a chance and ask him for suggestions - you can't go wrong. He'll be as adventurous or safe as you tell him to be. Fantastic food and friendly service in a modest setting. Prices on par with other sushi places as well - just go. read more

Don't let the exterior fool you, Keiichi's interior is a total sushi bar with one room for dining. Small intimate atmosphere with great food. Tried various types of sushi but I have to be critical of mayo on a roll. Really? Everything else was very good but a little pricey. read more

Can't even begin to review. Website/Yelp said they were open at 7:30 pm on a Tuesday night. Showed up and they were locked up tighter than a drum. Might be nice to be open when advertised. No signs or hours posted anywhere I could see either. read more

K provides the freshest sushi in DFW. His creativity with rolls and sashimi knows no limits. It is a tiny place, and you always feel as if you are his personal dinner guest. He offers your meal with a smile- and if you are a brave soul, just ask him to create whatever he wants for you. There are always treats not listed on the menu. And Amy meats or pastas are equally divine. If you don't have a reservation, you might not make it in! read more

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Keiichi. Sushi on Elm St. Use to have an old abandoned sign in front. Now has a new sign. The chef/owner told us resentfully how he was forced by the city to upgrade his sign. Guess he took his frustration out on us - his customers. Because it's really average sushi. And super overpriced. Like you can get better sushi at Kroeger. Made fresh that day by a real sushi chef. More for your money. The drinks are exorbitant. 30 bucks for one sake. Takes some digging in the menu to find just reasonable sake. You can get to a hundred bucks in milliseconds of ordering. Which would be OK if this place were Nobu in Malibu or Las Vegas. It's just ok sushi in Denton. So we didn't spend 100's of dollars. If that's what it takes to get to the 5 star experience - I pass. Reason I rated this poor is because there's not much personality in the place. Sushi chef acted pretty disinterested in his guests. And the decor was just formica chic. read more