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

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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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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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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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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Good sashimi and a great atmosphere, but it gets crowded and the wait can be frustrating. Food was enjoyable but not memorable enough to justify the price. Average overall. 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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This is the best sushi in the area. So many roll options and great appetizers. The sweet chili calamari is awesome

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

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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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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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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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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I'm still scratching my head on this one. We chose this restaurant based on yelp reviews. Now I can't help but wonder if the owner is somehow scrubbing poor reviews. This place was extremely underwhelming. There were about 5 tables of customers when we walked in. Nothing special about the ambiance. It's average. Even tho the place was practically empty, we waited and waited for the waitress to take our order. I finally had to get the attention of waitstaff. The service was terrible. Our teas and waters were never refilled. I could have overlooked all of that if the sushi was even halfway decent. The lobster roll was chewy and gross. The other two rolls were below average. My daughter had the udon noodles and was not impressed. I'm not from Dallas. We were passing thru. But I would imagine there HAS TO BE MUCH better sushi restaurants than this. So, I will end this review like I started ... still scratching my head over the yelp rating. read more

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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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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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

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Best sushi in Southlake. The fish quality is top notch and the Thursday tuna show is a cool experience. Loved the Ube crepe cake for dessert. Gets busy so make a reservation. Will definitely be back. read more

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

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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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Service was extremely slow on Mother's Day. Food was good like usual but the waitstaff and kitchen was not appropriately manned for this Sunday. We won't be coming back here for a busy holiday. read more

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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Kudamono Margarita is yummy and sweet if you enjoy sweet drinks! California roll is a classic and they are my favorite. read more

Nikko - Southlake - Kudamono Margarita & California Roll - Japanese Near Me - Southlake, Texas

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

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Grilled shrimp and butter garlic edamame were solid appetizers to start with. They were well flavored but still light enough for us to appreciate the rest of the meal. The Madai sushi had a nice little kick to it. We also ordered the torched sake toro, which was one of my favorite dishes of the night. The fish was juicy and dense, and it melted in my mouth as soon as we started eating it. We got two rolls. The rainbow roll was fresh, but I felt the crab flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. My favorite dish of the night was the Spicy salmon roll. I made it crunchy, and it was very fatty and flavorful. I also liked the sauce they used on top of the roll. I would definitely order it again. Overall, this is a beautiful restaurant with good quality fish. The only downside was the service, as we waited about 25 minutes for our order to be taken despite multiple staff members being available in front of us. read more

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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Nikko is hands down my favorite sushi spot in the DFW area. The ambiance is excellent--stylish, comfortable, and perfect whether you're there for a casual lunch or a nice evening out. The service is consistently amazing. Every visit feels welcoming and attentive without ever being overbearing. If you haven't been for lunch, do yourself a favor and go. The lunch portions are huge, and there's absolutely no way you'll walk away hungry. Great value, great food, and a place I keep coming back to. Highly recommend. read more

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

Had a great experience here the last two time. Went for Ramen. Myself, my wife, and son. Three kinds of ramen. All amazing! Quaint place, good food, great service, friendly staff. What more could you ask for? read more

The food was enjoyable and the atmosphere was pleasant, however the service was rushed. Toward the end of our meal, our waitress removed our plates while we were still eating--I was still finishing up before my plate was taken away. Her name started with m. We weren't provided with enough soy sauce plates or appetizer plates, and the napkin at my seat was torn. We had to wave down the waitress several times to get her attention to even get our water filled. The most concerning was how the check was handled. We were not asked if we wanted separate checks, and before we realized, the bill was brought to our table and was automatically split in half without clarification and expected all of us to pay for other people's food. No It should be restaurants responsibility to ask before hand whether any parties are together or will be splitting checks. This left us all in an awkward position of having to sort out and calculate what each person owed afterward, including food items we did not personally order. In a professional dining environment, it would be expected for the server to inquire ahead of time how guests would like to handle the checks and ensure it is accurately divided based on what was consumed and not places the guests in an awkward and unfair state to pay for everyone else's food! Moreover, the ladies room soap was not filled which came as a surprise for an upscale restaurant. read more

We went for the lunch special & the food was GREAT for a great price. Will be back. We got the Nikko tower, eel roll and torched salmon roll. The only thing I might switch out for next time is the eel roll, but everything was really good. read more

My favorite sushi restaurant (so far) in the Southlake area. Quality ingredients presented beautifully and served quickly. Rather than bringing the items out all together, they bring each item out as they are prepared so the flow of food is pretty constant - which we really liked. The interior is beautiful, well lit, and large and always busy during peak hours so securing a reservation is key unless you want to wait (can be over an hour at times). Our server was attentive and was able to beautifully describe each dish we had a question of and his recommendations were on point. Whether you are bringing a date here or having a business meal, you can't go wrong - it's nice without being stuffy. Their rolls can range anywhere from $8 for the ubiquitous California Roll up to $29 for their specialty rolls. I'm looking forward to coming back to Nikko soon. read more

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