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    Shinobi Restaurant & Bar

    4.5 (23 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    My yakitori haul... Y11. Bacon Wrapped Scallop Yakitori (1PC) Y29. Pineapple Yakitori (1PC) and Y28. Butter Shitake Mushroom Yakitori (1PC)
    Christina B.

    I love coming to Shinobi, the atmosphere is beautiful, the people are so friendly and helpful in giving advice on what to eat together and how delicious it would be. I also love the food. I come for the yakitori because I can't get it anywhere else. I mean their sushi is good. I've had it too, but the yakitori is definitely my favorite. I love getting the pork belly with the pineapple that is coated. Those are two different dishes, but together there are amazing like a flavor bomb. I love the bacon wrapped around the scallop so amazingly tender together so tasty the bacon wrapped okra is also outstanding. I love the mushrooms. They're so cute how they do a little cross pattern and dipped in the garlic butter is so tasty. You'll have to come and try for yourself... I'm definitely coming back.

    Mark P.

    Friendly service and people there , food was very good ! Pricing very reasonable. Looking to going back .

    Newton D.

    Shinobi is a new restaurant that provides good Japanese food! Had a great experience with a big crowd of 15 people. The services were very kind, quick, helpful, and attentive. The interior provided a calm, energetic, aesthetic that resonates with the Japan culture. The food came out very clean, organize, and aesthetically pleasing. The flavor was there and listed at a good price. Definitely worth getting their Bento Box!

    We had the T12. Dragon Roll, the T11. Rainbow Roll and the 3 Yakitori.
    Paul C.

    Took my daughter for a birthday Lunch. The food was fantastic and the staff were kind. The atmosphere was fun and chill. We had a blast.

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    Shaun S.

    Great tasting food with excellent customer service... attentive service, fresh and hot food...

    Assorted yakitori!
    Anh P.

    My kids and I can not get enough of this place. The beef yakitori is very tender and juicy. Service is always friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone!

    Excellent food, everything we had was delicious. Service was also phenomenal, we will definitely come back!

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    Tempura veggies were very tasty, except twice the okra was too tough to eat. Shrimp tempura roll with cream cheese was very good.

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    Mr Max

    Mr Max

    4.6
    (1.1k reviews)
    15.2 mi
    $$

    So if you would like to dine in you will need to reserve with time. We did an month reservation…read morewhich to me was so weird. I was like this better be good. However, I would say the outside of the building does not look pleasing however it's not the outside. It's the inside counts. I went with friends as we arrive. We were greeted at the door. The staff were very friendly. As we are seated, we are to take off our shoes and sit in the fall in tables. They gave us a menu and we began to order our food. Place is small and cute and quite busy. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen and it was sooooo delicious! I also place an order of Takoyaki Ball Shaped Octopus Puffs which were amazing and an order of Karaage with Sweet & Sour Sauce, Chicken Wings and Kobe Beef Hamburge This is a cute place to come have a dinner date with or simply come and hang out with your friends, but the room is limited. I believe each table can hold up to five people.

    Very small place, maybe 5 tables. We got in line 10 mins before 5 on a Thursday and barely got…read moreseated. They seated us at a corner so we can put our baby carrier. No room for stroller at all. Service was very nice. Everything is small plates, no entrees. Food was 4/5. Nothing stood out. I think the only hit was the Kobe beef skewers but so tiny. Sashimi was great and fresh. The pan fried pork belly has good seasoning but quite salty. We took it home to eat with rice. Pork cutlet was very dry. Wings were dry too, not juicy. Tonkotsu ramen tasted good and salty too. The servers were nice. I do think they expect you to know your order already to make a quick turnaround since there were constant ppl waiting at the door. Short wait on a weekday right when the doors open (in 100+ degree summer heat). But I don't think it was amazing and felt hyped up to me. Prob would not come again if you have to wait in similar heat.

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    Tokontsu Ramen and Crispy sushi
    Tokontsu Ramen and Crispy sushi
    Pork cutlet- not good dry
    Pork cutlet- not good dry
    Kibe Beef Hamburger Style

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    WAYA Japanese Izakaya

    WAYA Japanese Izakaya

    4.4
    (233 reviews)
    24.4 mi
    $$

    The food here was INCREDIBLE and well worth the wait. To be transparent, I did wait almost an hour…read morearound dinner time (7pm). The inside is tiny and there isn't even a proper "waiting" area. I've also tried coming here before, and there was also a long wait. I'm glad I decided to stick it out this time. We ordered the Wagyu sushi, Yakitori, Tonkotsu Miso Ramen, and the Tomato Ramen. The Wagyu sushi is torched right in front of you! The Wagyu was incredibly tender and the sauce was delicious. My only *nitpicky* critique is the rice was ever so slightly too moist, but that didn't stop me from inhaling the sushi. Next, the Yakitori was phenomenal. I've never had such tender chicken in my life. There was a nice layer of delicious sauce coating the skewer. Again, just a really nitpicky feedback I have was that I wish the Yakitori had the tiniest bit more char to it, but nevertheless was an incredible bite, and I'd 100% order again in a heartbeat. Onto the ramen - easily hands down one of the best ramen I've had in DFW. The broth is flavorful, and I love the noodles. I'm not sure if they're handmade from scratch, but they had the perfect thickness and chewiness. I also loved generous the portion of cha shu slices. Most other places only give you 1-2 thin slices, but that was not the case here. The pork was tender. The ajitama was solid too, although I prefer more of a soft-boiled egg. While the meat portion is more generous here, the tonkotsu didn't come with many vegetables. A lot of other ramen places I've been to will have corn, fried garlic, etc as default, but those are all additional cost add-ons here. The ramen was delicious without them though but just something to note. We also got the tomato ramen as it's the chef recommendation. The dish is very creative and the execution was great. Personally, I still prefer traditional ramens but it was certainly a nice culinary creation to try. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and would come here again. Just be aware there may be a wait, and because they're so busy, you do have to proactively flag down staff. However, the staff are still really nice despite all the tasks they're juggling at once.

    I'm going to preface this by saying there's a lot of potential here but it's sufficient for the…read moredemographic that it serves. We got spicy gyoza to start, black pork tonkatsu w/ small curry rice bowl and a spicy dan dan. Gyoza came smothered in their sweet garlic chilli which defeats the purpose of a crispy gyoza skirt. It might be better to retain the crisp and crunch of the gyoza skin with the chilli sauce on the side? On to the ramen -- if you want to know if you're getting a quality bowl, look no further than the preparation of the egg. No respectable ramen shop would serve you well done boiled eggs which was the case here. The tonkatsu had heavy garlic flavor which is good but was unfortunately overshadowed by the abundance of burnt garlic bits. Not much to say about the Dan Dan. Bathroom clean but had a strong smelled. Would not go out of my way nor return with the amount of noodle options in dfw.

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    WAYA Japanese Izakaya
    6 Pieces Spicy Pork Gyoza Dumplings
    6 Pieces Spicy Pork Gyoza Dumplings
    Spicy Black Tonkotsu Ramen

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    Spicy Black Tonkotsu Ramen
    Ramen Izakaya Akira

    Ramen Izakaya Akira

    4.3
    (524 reviews)
    29.1 mi
    $$

    Kisses xoxoxoxo I love this place. My boyfriend said I was over exaggerating about this place but…read moreprofusely apologized after the first bite. I went the day before Thanksgiving and the japanese chef was a one man show. He was the only one running the establishment because everyone else had left to go to Japan for the holiday. He is so so so so nice. I don't go back to restaurants very often but this place has my heart. This time I got the spicy pork ramen (17), spicy garlic chicken ramen (18), and then got the spicy garlic pork ramen (19) togo. I will say it is a little bit salty, with the garlic ones being more salty than the non garlic ones. However the garlic ones do have more flavor. There's not that much meat/protein either just one piece of meat and an egg. The could be slightly better but it's still good. It also just has bamboo shoots but nothing else. A very simple bowl. Ambiance is nice, it feels upscale but also homey at the same time. They have an open kitchen concept which I like.

    Recieved the wrong food after requesting a different item on the menu. I kindly informed the waiter…read morethat I was given the wrong dish and I had asked for the nonspicy version as I have an allergy to the pepper. The waiter refused my request despite me politely asking and informing him of the issue. Instead of apologizing for the mistake, I was yelled at and berated by the chef in the back after I said I wasn't going to pay for food I didn't ask for. They refused to change the order and proceeded to call the cops on me for refusal to pay even when I didn't eat the food. I was willing to pay if they provided me with what I had ordered. Tldr: Cops got called on me when I didn't even start to eat the food. Shitty service and unprofessional. Highly don't recommend unless you want to take this risk.

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    Ramen Izakaya Akira
    Sashimi Appitizer
    Sashimi Appitizer
    Bluefin and Avocado Carpaccio

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    Bluefin and Avocado Carpaccio
    Japan House

    Japan House

    4.4
    (246 reviews)
    20.0 mi
    $$$

    The short asian server dude was very nice and helpful and had amazing service! Will come again for…read moresure :)

    My coworkers were raving about this "all you can eat" sushi joint called - "Japan House" that was…read morenot too far from our hotel, so after work a bunch of da fellas jumped into my small Toyota Corolla rental & headed over to Japan House for sushi. As a former fan of "all you can eat" buffets, I noticed as I've gotten older, I'm no longer a fan of "all ya can eat", but hangin' out with da fellas is fun. What can I say about Japan House? 1. The restaurant had an extensive sushi menu for all you can eat. 2. Exceptional service! Our waitress was very attentive, she kept checking up on us and placed our food orders quickly. After placing the food order, the food came out quickly. 3. This restaurant was one of the first restaurants that used an electronic robot. The robot machine brought out the simple items, and I even saw the robot sing "Happy Birthday" to a restaurant patron. 4. The restaurant is casual, and pretty dark inside. 5. The sushi quality is about "middle of the road", not the best, but far from bad. What do you expect for all you can eat? Check out my pics..... And if ya gotta ask, YES......all that food pics I took, I actually ate all that food. I swear when I got back to the hotel, I was in total kanak attack (Hawaiian Paralysis). Lol!

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    Bella, their in house robot
    Bella, their in house robot
    The AHI TUNA TOWER was as delectable as it looked and paved the way for the amazing gastronomical adventure to follow!
    The AHI TUNA TOWER was as delectable as it looked and paved the way for the amazing gastronomical adventure to follow!
    Spicy tuna and spicy crab inari.

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    Spicy tuna and spicy crab inari.
    Tokyo Cafe

    Tokyo Cafe

    4.3
    (448 reviews)
    16.1 mi
    $$

    ​Tokyo Cafe was excellent and I will absolutely return…read more ​The standout item was easily the Hama Chili. The pieces of yellowtail were nice and large, and the presentation was well plated. I also got the Truffle Crunch roll, salmon and white tuna nigiri, and a spicy tuna roll, all paired with a nice hot sake. Everything hit the mark. ​Prices were good for what you get. Service was very good, though the food did take a bit to come out. That said, they were busier than normal for a Tuesday evening an hour before closing, so it is understandable. The ambiance was nice with a cool, fairly young crowd and a great mix of people. ​Highly recommend, top-tier spot.

    Tokyo Cafe is easy to miss in the best and worst way. It is tucked into a yoga studio parking lot…read moreand I genuinely circled longer than I care to admit trying to find the entrance. The cars kind of block it, so you just have to commit and trust you are not in the wrong place. Once you get inside though, it is actually really cute and cozy. Also had a funny moment walking in like... where are my Asian people at? It is small but has a few different seating vibes. A sushi bar if you want something more low key, some dimly lit tables, and a brighter dining area where I landed. No outdoor seating, but it stays busy which was surprising given the location. Menu looked like it might be tough for a vegan at first glance, but my server was super knowledgeable and made it easy. I ended up with seaweed salad, cucumber salad, edamame, roasted brussels sprouts, and a tofu style poke bowl situation that was actually really good. Green tea was solid too. Only note is if you like spice, you have to ask for it because it is very mild on its own. It is a little pricier than expected for the setting, I was around $40 for lunch, and service was great. I also ended up chatting with a regular who basically treats it like his go to spot, which says a lot. Not a mind blown moment, but definitely a solid 4 star, would go back.

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    Happy hour special: spicy salmon seaweed tacos
    Happy hour special: spicy salmon seaweed tacos
    Tokyo Cafe
    The lights in the big dinning area.

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    The lights in the big dinning area.
    EBESU Robata & Sushi

    EBESU Robata & Sushi

    4.7
    (382 reviews)
    35.2 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Grab-and-go

    I can't believe I have not written a review for this place! This has been our go-to spot for…read morecelebrations (birthdays and anniversaries) throughout the years. However, the past two times we shared this place with another couple who loves sushi just as much as my husband and I do. One reason we kept coming back, aside from all the delicious food, was how they labeled their menu with the top food allergens. As a food allergy mom, I appreciated this so much! Especially when I was still breastfeeding, I had to eliminate all of my daughter's allergies to breastfeed safely. The main ones I had to look out for was gluten, dairy, egg, nuts, and sesame seeds. The safe was aware of my limitations and shared empathy, not annoyance like other places. T Thankfully I'm out of that stage so I can eat anything on the menu now. We would like to take our daughter here some day, she loves sushi a lot! But being only 5 years old, we'll need to save it for a special occasion. We get carried away when we come here. The food here is top notch and worth every penny, so we'll have to save up. Cooked dishes we always order: Brussel sprouts, steamed mushrooms, hamachi collar and miso cod. All the nigiri/sushi is fresh and you can't ignore the specials or seasonal menu!

    My husband found Robata & Sushi EBESU on Instagram, and it immediately caught his eye. We…read moreabsolutely love Japanese cuisine and are always adventurous when it comes to trying new places, especially when they are highly recommended. Having lived in Hawaii, we ate sushi, sashimi, and poke on a regular basis. Finding spots like this allows us to create new memories while also feeling a bit nostalgic for the flavors we love. We might have gone a little overboard, but everything was incredible! We ordered the Crunchy Eel Roll, Hamachi Nigiri, and Tuna Nigiri, along with two of the EBESU Course menus. My husband had the Chirashi Don and I went with the Toro Tekka Don. Love, love, love. As you can see, it was a lot of food, but every single piece was cooked and cut to perfection. The dishes are very easy to share, and I think next time we'll lean into that more so we can sample even more of the menu. If you are looking for authentic, high-quality Japanese food, this is the place to go!

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    Robata
    Robata
    Sushi
    Sushi
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