Nikko is the perfect place for date night, business dinner, or just pure culinary enjoyment. The staff here is very professional, courteous, and friendly. There are plenty of good choices on the menu (the mushroom risotto is excellent, which shows the breadth and scope of this Japanese restaurant). Again, the wait staff here is very attentive, always checking in and refilling our water or clearing our dishes. In particular, our waitress Lynn is amazing and made us feel right at home. She knows the menu inside out and had recommendations ready for us when we inquired (sake, appetizers, rolls). On top of that, she is very friendly and kind, which added to our positive dining experience. If I were starting a restaurant, I would hire all of my wait staff to be similar to Lynn in character, charm, work ethic, and customer-centric focus. For dessert, Lynn recommended the ube cake -- it was one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. Five stars overall for Nikko for the delicious food, festive ambience, and ease of parking. read more

If you want a big roll selection I suppose this is worth a try. If you want something further up the food chain like Nigiri or Sashimi you're going to pay a pretty penny to figure out this might not be the spot for you. I was excited to see chalkboard specials but the pricing looked like it was for 2 pieces of Nigiri but it was for 1 piece and the two choices we made were not very good (seaperch and ankimo). The tempura tipped us off immediately (greasy and overly fried, they looked like onion rings from a hamburger joint), and I'm afraid the sushi was that good, especially considering the price. Himachi sashimi was good and cold. Nigiri was not cold and nothing out of the ordinary. Service was attentive but average (luckily our server forgot to order a roll that my wife wanted). read more

The food here is excellent. The sushi is always fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every roll we ordered was delicious! Unfortunately, the service does not match the quality of the meal. Our server was inattentive, drinks took a long time to arrive, and we often had to flag someone down when we needed assistance. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy, which made the experience even more disappointing. This was now the third time I've visited and continue to have the same issue. read more

Nikko - Southlake - Japanese Near Me - Southlake, Texas

Great ambiance. There are tables, booths are seats at the bar. Plus outdoor seating when it's not melting outside. Bright and cheering on the inside. Service was great. Was able to make reservations with I am a fan of. Our server was great and able to explain everything we asked plus everyone else worked as a team to clean up your table when done with a plate etc. The food, immense selection of sushi, rolls, and meals. Really wonderful presentation and super delish. Beautiful presentation. I never get desert at a sushi restaurant BUT you must try their vanilla ice cream with salt and soybean powder and whatever else is in there.... highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Our server Jude is so sweet! Explained everything and great about timing dishes to our preferences. Sushi chef Danny was a hoot. Ambiance was great, music was a bit slow. Would have loved a bit livelier or poppier but otherwise great experience! My friend and I are in town for a day and came for omakase dinner. Reviews were great and they definitely lived up. We happened to come on a Thursday night when they do a live tuna cutting. Everything is most definitely fresh here! read more

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I would like to go back Niko any days Especially on Thursday when fresh tuna comes and eat Otoro read more

Tucked away near some parking in the shopping center, probably doesn't get much exposure but seems like a hidden gem! Lunch special is off the charts! Had the special and a couple of rolls, but didn't realize the lunch special rolls were like 10 pieces each. So much food! Come give it a shot. read more

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This should be discussed in categories: 1: food- 5 stars- absolutely delicious! Fresh fish, creative sauce and perfect portions/size 2: service- started strong! We had a reservation as my husband made for my birthday. Super sweet everyone said happy birthday and even had a birthday hat on the table. Our server came by for drink orders and offered his recommendation since we were new. That's where it ended. A couple that I'm assuming was a celebrity came in and his sole attention was on them. We only had one place setting on our table so when food arrived we had to wait and intentionally flag him down instead of him knowing what should be on the table. We also had empty drinks for a bit before we again had to flag him down. At the end of the meal we said we were done and no plates were cleared and it took approximately 20 minutes to even get the check. I declined the birthday dessert since I just wanted to leave. We agreed that we would have stayed for at least another drink after such a filling and delicious dinner but didn't even have the opportunity to order. read more

Tried Nikko for lunch and was not disappointed, it was absolutely delicious! I had the Nabeyaki Udon, which had the broth in a tea kettle for an added touch of elegance. The one thing I would have changed was to hold off on the bonito flakes, they overpowered the broth. I ended up taking them out after eating a few of them. Overall tasty tho. The sushi was delicious and I had a few bites of salmon and a California roll. Chicken teriyaki was also very good. I want to try the Matsunomi Cream pasta next time, but I wasn't in a pasta mood at lunch. There are so many intriguing dishes here that I need to come back and try but definitely give this place a try if you are in Southlake! read more

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I love sunny will be back bc of her. The food came out quick and was fresh! I love the salmon belly so buttery and just melts in your mouth! They have a private room which looks stunning. Everyone was so nice read more

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Where to begin. From the moment you walk in the door the staff greets you with warmth and hospitality. The service was exceptional. We booked the Thursday evening tuna cutting. We came all the way from Missouri to visit this restaurant and we had no idea what to expect. Our server was knowledgeable and gave us some tips and recommendations on how to pace our evening. Started the evening with a cocktail from their extensive drink menu and a few small plates of sushi. The food was spectacular. Each dish was better than the last. Of course, room was saved for the main event, the tuna. The show was entertaining and fascinating to watch. The energy in the space was electric. It was so much fun and a must do if you are in the area. Additional info: Location: Promenade Parking: Easy and plentiful Recommendations: Arrive early and get a few plates before the tuna cutting. Once the show is over, orders flow in and the speed in which orders are filled slows. read more

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The service was a little slow, but the food was fantastic. Definitely perfect ambiance for date night.

Amazing food and service we were greeted with smiles and got help right away! Supper cute decor and look, definitely coming back to try the the wraps read more

Nikko - Southlake - Japanese Near Me - Southlake, Texas

Nikko appeared on my Yelp search as one of the top spots for lunch in the Southlake area, so I came in with high expectations. Not only did it meet my expectations, it exceeded them on all counts. Consequently, this place gets my most superior rating, one that goes on top of my 5-stars, and that's the Kurt V "Wowza" award! If you follow my reviews you will note I have given the "Wowza" rating less than 5 times in almost 2300 reviews and 12 years of doing this...yes this place is THAT good! Walking in, it's an earthy, classy, and woodsy look with modern lighting. The place is spacious with a nice patio for outside dining. The service was first class. Personable, friendly, yet professional. My interactions we're comfortable and natural. The food was amazing. I ordered the lunch Bento Box with a Tuna Tower. It came with Soup, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Cucumber Salad, Salmon Tar Tar, House Salad, California Roll and then the Tuna Tower. It was a big lunch, and everything was delicious! This place is definitely a repeater! read more

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Love this place! Excellent customer service, lively ambiance, Most beautiful and delicious dessert Special Nikko Dessert !!! read more

Nikko - Southlake - Special Nikko Dessert - Japanese Near Me - Southlake, Texas

The food is absolutely on point very fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I honestly wish I lived closer because this spot is definitely worth the drive. We tried a couple of rolls and a hot dish, and everything was outstanding. The ingredients were super fresh, and the flavors really stood out. The restaurant is located in Southlake Town Square, and it has a modern, lively vibe. There's a great energy in the room a steady hum of conversation and excitement. Be sure to make a reservation. This place fills up fast, and for good reason! read more

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Girls night! We did an unplanned girl's night dinner and found ourselves at Nikko. The restaurant was very busy and we were able to get a table without reservations. We ordered so many dishes and not all were pictured. Sorry friends! They were THAT good. Sebastian - our servicer was amazing and delivered perfect service in the chaos. The smoked carpaccio was amazing. Highly recommend. The fish were all very fresh. The rolls were all very delicious and the dessert was the perfect way to end the night! read more

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What Nikko did the best out of all the other omakase I've been to is presentation. They brought out all the fish, hung it up in front of you, then explain what you're about to eat. Very cool. They have this one salmon dish where they hang 3 slices of fish over a bar then light a fire underneath. Even the appetizer dishes are presented in this extravagant setup. The sushi taste normal, like the other omakase places. The dessert was actually pretty good, it was this taro cake thing... I was very surprised. The environment can be loud since the omakase seatings are mixed in with the rest of the restaurant. This can be entertaining because the other guests can see all the fancy presentation as well. read more

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Came here on a Friday night and was super impressed! Everything we had was quality and I am a picky sushi eater (meaning I require quality fish). My boyfriend and I tried two drinks, two apps, and two rolls. The two apps we had were the wagyu dumplings and the spicy tuna crispy rice. We both preferred the crispy rice, although it was a super close call. Both were so delicious!!!! We always order a Cali roll when we eat sushi because it can tell you a lot about the rest of the food at the restaurant. A 10/10! The other roll we had was the Nikko Roll which was not crunchy enough for our liking, but still had great flavor; we will try a new roll the next time we visit. read more

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I have never heard of this place but was invited for my cousins "bridal shower dinner" and it was really nice. I loved having a private room where it felt super intimate, and the decorations were so cute for the Christmas time. The service was amazing, our waitress was so nice and patient with our whole party. The food was good, I think my favorite was the chu toro and the salmon belly nigiri! read more

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Location is in a pretty busy area of Southlake but there is a garage nearby. Decor is cute but restaurant space is pretty limited. Service was quick for lunch! The lunch portion is definitely worth the price since we got a lot of food for the price! The food was tasty and fresh (not fishy) and we lucked out with a fresh cut of the tuna since they had the tuna slicing event the night before. Would definitely come back for lunch or happy hour! read more

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Ambiance is great for small groups. Food was good but not memorable as far as the lunch bento boxes go. The ube dessert was really good though! The portions for the food is smaller so order a lot or don't go when you're hungry. read more

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The photos of the lovely space caught my attention, followed by the authentic and well plated nigiri. Omakase was also mentioned in reviews. Not many places offer the real deal. Located in an upscale outdoor shopping area, I loved the attention to detail of the space. It was clean, modern, attractive. A good upscale vibe. Esther was super friendly and attentive. Menu of wonderful creative selections. Ordered the grilled Anago, torched Toro, Negihama, Sake, & Eggplant Nigiri. Nigiri came out first. Every piece seemed to have a special Nikiri sauce delicately applied. Delicious! Anago (eel) came next. To my surprise, it came served on a wooden board with endive and ginger sticks with a side of Gochujang. Super delicious and the flavors were very complimentary. Sushi rice was beautifully on point- glossy, perfectly textured short grain, lightly seasoned. The highlight of my meal was a special delicacy- Tuna Bone Marrow. What a treat! This is one of the only restaurants around that purchases and prepares a WHOLE Bluefin Tuna with a carving show on Thursdays. I'm very impressed and can't wait to come back here to try the deluxe Omakase & the desserts on my next visit. Thank you, Nikko & Shane!! read more

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Super delicious apps, sushi, sashimi and appetizers! Nice spot and they have a happy hour and nice patio!

I will say, Nikko is quite the experience, especially on a Thursday! As you can see, the tuna cutting was quite an adventure. We got many different courses, with the flaming salmon taking the cake! The oyster shooter with the Uni was also much better than expected. John took great care of our group and was attentive + gave good advice. Cool atmosphere and vibe! read more

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Had a friend date here and I loved it. The reviews are all true and I loved the options that they offered. I will return read more

Nikko - Southlake - Japanese Near Me - Southlake, Texas

Every dish is great and delicious. We ordered garlic butter edamame, trinity mushrooms, hot stone rice with lobster, teriyaki chicken, fried whole fish and udon read more

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Amazing high quality sushi. Best in the area and it's a very cute aesthetic restaurant. Service is always great. One of my favorite places ever they really pay close attention to detail! read more

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To beat the Valentine crowds, we booked a reservation for lunch the day after. It was to actually celebrate my birthday. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much, but this place delivered beyond! The fish was fresh and everyone was super nice. We took advantage of the Valentine's Day omakase course. It was a really good deal. 1 glass of champagne (we subbed it with sake), there were 7 courses, but the 6th course had a 4-piece sashimi tasting and a 5-piece nigiri selection so really it was 14 courses with dessert for $130! Everyone was super nice and attentive. They have really cool events like the whole tuna cutting thing on Wednesdays, I believe. There's plenty of parking because it's in the same parking lot as the Southlake Town Square. It's really light and bright on the inside -- it's surrounded by windows. This is a great place to go on a date, to just go for lunch or have a nice dinner. Definitely recommend and would come here again. read more

Beautiful place. Food was great and the service was as well. I wish I didn't have to leave, they were about to cut up a whole tuna. read more

Nikko - Southlake - Menu. I had the special roll and it was awesome. - Japanese Near Me - Southlake, Texas

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Trying a new place. Really like the vibe in here. It's elevated casual. I was hoping to see the full tuna cutting but I didn't realize it was on a specific day. The food was really good, high grade quality. I recommend true tuna tartare. The otoro quality is amazing, buttery and melts in your mouth! Definitely work the order. The lemon dessert was really nice tasty. Light but busting with flavor. Nothing spectacular about the service. Nothing to complain about but not memorable either. read more

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I will admit, after seeing where it was located, I grunted a little. All I could think of, was the hassle of trying the find a parking space. Thankfully, I went around lunch time, and the parking wasn't an issue in the area where Nikko is located. Talk about Nikko, Nikko is beautiful. The ambiance is so well done, whether you visit for lunch, dinner or in the between, the setting is perfect for all three. What first grabbed my attention was the outside dining space, it was so perfect. The weather, the flowers, the location; just beautiful. Because I was a little under the weather, I chose to place an order to go. As I walked in, the young lady was very pleasant and was anxious to help with whatever questions I had. After seeing the menus, the multiple menus, I was a bit confused and didn't know where to start. The hostess was spot on and was well versed when it came to the menus, I was impressed! Excellent, hospitality! When I see a menu that large, I tend to stick to what I know is ordered most. Yes, I watch too many Gordan Ramsay shows and learned how how to navigate large menus, go for what is ordered the most. That way, you'll always know the food will be fresh. Menu: Miso soup: I'm a fan of miso soup, heck, miso all together. I did think the broth was a little too light for, I prefer a stronger miso taste; but it did hit the spot and was enjoyed. Spider Roll: Was delicious, I love soft shelled crab, the crab was so fresh and very good. Blue Crab Roll: I actually really enjoyed this roll; it was my first time to have this roll, and it will not be my last. The crab was fresh and plentiful, there was no skimping. Ube Mille Crepe Cake: I was pleased, I finally found a balanced dessert where Ube was the main ingredient. Well, done! Overall, I enjoyed this new discovery, and we will definitely be visiting again. As someone mentioned below, this is the perfect date night spot, you should get there early evening, and you'll have a better chance of finding a decent parking spot. I do feel the prices are a bit more at Nikko, but the quality speaks for itself. I can't wait to try more of what they have to offer, thank you! read more

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This is a nice spot in Town Square. The service is good and the food is good. They have a good variety on the menu. read more

Came here for what we hoped for a quick dinner. It was packed on Tuesday night ! That was surprising. The place was modern and lit up and bright. Very nice restaurant! Lots of friends, lots of intimate dates in the booths. All the food looked amazing. We got the half priced oysters, tasted like a ponzu sauce and pickled wasabi. It was very tasty but very tiny. I can't imagine paying full price for these. The Wagyu lettuce wraps tasted like bulgogi marinade. The beef quality did not taste like Wagyu. So we liked it but didn't love it. The table near us got the fried chicken lettuce wraps and that looked better. The protein roll is our fav. I love a carbless roll. This was hefty but so was the price tag. Overall the food was good but expensive. We were on our way to another dinner, so wanted a light quick meal. It was $70-80 for the 3 dishes and took 2 hrs. It was busy tonight and they seemed overwhelmed. We ended up packing our dessert to go. That was the confusing part. The dessert looks ready made but took about 20-30 mins to come out. read more

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Heard along the vines that this was a must try sushi restaurant so here I was! Decided to celebrate my birthday here with my fiance and it was pretty good! Checking in was smooth with a reservation, but man it was busy on a Saturday evening. Ambiance wise: Tables felt stacked on each other, asked for a half booth seating and each table was less than a foot away. Wasn't just the half booths, but the other tables on the floor were literally right up on each other lol. It made it so hard to get out to use the restroom. And it is SO loud here, definitely not a place to have a quiet sushi dinner date. Would probably say this was the biggest downside. Food: Impressive menu but pretty expensive. We loved everything we ordered, especially the chu toro and foie gras! The fish tasted fresh and came out quick. The dessert menu is in collab with D'Caramel Patisserie and the green tea tiramisu and ube cake was amazing!!! Service: Amazing! John took care of us really well and gave us some awesome recs. read more

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Went to Nikko for lunch. Their lunch special was a good deal, had two rolls of sushi (classic and specialty) along with multiple sides, this was my favorite thing we ordered. I also ordered a ceviche roll from the regular menu and while the role was good, for the same price as the lunch menu, I liked the lunch menu roll better. I ordered the Emerald as my drink and the coupe it was served in was pretty small but I enjoyed the drink, it was refreshing. Service was good and we were seated quickly on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Nikko - Southlake - Cocktail menu - Japanese Near Me - Southlake, Texas

This is the best sushi in the area. So many roll options and great appetizers. The sweet chili calamari is awesome

I'm slowly working my way through the menu, but I'm loving everything so far. Reasonable pricing, and high graded fish. The quality is great. read more

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OVERVIEW: 4/5 - Great service, lowkey interior, nice sushi bar and great sushi chefs, and large menu. Out of everything we ordered, I'd say it's really only worth getting raw bar stuff or sushi. Everything in that realm was tasty and well done. The cooked/hot menu items were mediocre at best and sort of flavorless. Definitely steep in price given the menu and the location (I've had similar if not better quality sushi for significantly less). Overall, we had an enjoyable experience and I would revisit. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, located in Southlake shopping center behind Trader Joe's, so there's plenty of parking in a lot directly in front of the restaurant. - Reservations? Yes, recommended but not required. - Happy hour? Yes, weekdays from 3-5pm. - Vegetarian options? Yes! FOOD RATINGS: - Flamed tuna tataki (3.5/5): This is good but really more for show. I wouldn't say it's an appetizer worth $28, as you could definitely get a more filling sushi roll for that price. - Sweet chili calamari (4/5): Loved the Asian twist on this. Tasted like sweet and sour chicken, basically. Pretty good! - Yellowtail crudo (5/5): Chef special (testing out something new) that we received as friends of the chef. - Toro tuna roll (5/5): My favorite roll! Generously filled and perfectly tasty. - Lobster roll (5/5): Loaded with fried lobster and stuffed with crab salad, this was worth every dollar. Really flavorful and filling! - O-Toro nigiri (5/5): Another chef special from our friend. Insanely good, topped with uni and brushed with melted A5 wagyu fat. - Crab cake (3.5/5): Not a bad crab cake but not nearly the best I've had. Sort of looks like cat food (sorry!). A little too salty. Pretty meaty overall which is nice, but nothing special. For being $20 I wouldn't order again. - Udon (1/5): This was tasteless. For putting on a whole show to serve it up on a tray with a teapot of broth, and for charging $24, I do NOT recommend. The most bland noodle soup. The "wagyu" was overcooked, dry, and chewy. Everything about this bowl was off putting! read more

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I recently had dinner here and it was awesome. The place has a modern and sleek vibe, which is perfect for a laidback yet upscale experience. The sushi was super fresh and you can definitely tell they use top notch ingredient. We tried the flame salmon, tuna tartare, toro roll, mushroom trinity and akami roll. Everything was so tasty. Our waiter also mentioned they do a tuna cutting show on Thursday. read more