After some mixed reviews I decided I wanted to give Shinsei a chance and chose it as well the venue for another birthday dinner after being tempted by the menu. I just want to say this review is in not a reflection on our service; Teddy is awesome and friendly- he was very helpful and fun. As a seafood and sushi lover I was really excited to order various things to taste and I did. We were told about "Chef Elvis" who does have epic hair, But I actually ended up not choosing any of his "specialty" menu items and opted for these - super white tuna sashimi- 5 nice big slices of buttery white fish. I asked if it was actually escolar (which is technically the same just another name for "white tuna" and actually not tuna at all but snake mackeral!) Ironically had just asked Teddy what "forbidden rice" was and then mentioned to Teddy that escolar is forbidden on some menus especially in Japan as it can cause tummy drama for some patrons! I'm grateful this is not the case for me. The more you know, right?! Moving right along I also had the following; Prime beef hot rock; this is a fun experience I've never tried prior to this night- a big hot stone in a bed of huge salt crystals and your raw meat slices on the side. I recommend first dipping your meat in the salt and then placing on the rock for just 5 seconds or so and then flipping it and splashing some soy sauce or au jus (which we had left over from our short rib potstickers which were packed full of meat; tasty but wish they had a little mushroom or some veggie to lighten the bite) and I splashed that on top for a nice seared finishing touch! Rounding out my selections I was excited to try the shishito peppers but definitely a bit disappointed they were not charred and the sweet sauce they arrived with I don't think was ideal; I decided to eat a few and take the rest home so I could grill them and get more roastiness which is what I'm used to from other restaurants. The snow crab spring rolls were also just okay; I was surprised they seemed over stuffed with basil and hardly enough crab to make them memorable or different, the peanut sauce was also just a standard type. From the "bigger plates" side of the menu I also tried my moms grilled beef tenderloin with red onions, scallion whipped potatoes which was very delicious- I simply did not notice the citrus marinade mentioned on the menu. My babe could only have soup and the white miso soup with mushrooms, tofu and kelp was okay. I very much loved and appreciated my birthday surprise, a huge MASS of pink cotton candy on a copper baton served on a plank with deep fried chocolate ganache, fried bananas, vanilla ice cream, with caramel sauce on the side. Super sinful and yummy! Overall I just hoped to be more pleasantly surprised subtle flavors that could be unique to this restaurant, for me I don't think I would venture all the way back here to try anything else (except maybe a few Elvis specials perhaps?) and I could see how the acoustics are also a turn off as the noise level is pretty loud and I saw that mentioned a lot in other reviews. Otherwise 5 star service, the food was just not very memorable. read more

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Favorite place to eat when we want to treat ourselves in a date night. Ambiance is lovely Sushi is the freshest I've tasted in Dallas Sashimi is to die for... Service is fast! read more

Love going to this place! Sat upstairs in the bar in the bar area 5 of us total. Service started slow as the had a full house but once we got their attention we had tremendous service. Lots of sushi toro, salmon yellowtail all fresh! read more

The quality of the sushi was not worth the price. We had the purple rain special, the pressed roll, spring rolls, miso soup and Thai fried rice. Everything was just okay. Our server was great, however it took us a long time to get our order taken and receive our food. The tables are situated very close together, so the overall feel of the restaurant wasn't great. read more

Food is always delicious. Really cute interior, no matter within which section you're seated. Happy when they opened for lunch!

Love love this place. Great sushi and atmosphere. Special rolls and yummy specialty cocktails make this place one of a kind. I love the ambience, very cozy and romantic. A pub right next door if you feel like the closed too early. read more

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First time visiting this location. My daughter suggested we go here on a Monday. We sat at the sushi bar and were greeted immediately. My favorite thing was the chicken lettuce wraps which were a great starter. I liked the short rib potstickers as well but didn't care for the beef reduction sauce it came with but that's just personal preference. We ordered miso soup, tempura sushi rolls, spicy tuna sushi rolls and sashimi tuna. Also, we had steam rice and broccolini. Over all the food was very good, the only issue we had was miso soup was cold but they corrected that quickly and too it off our bill. The place was busy for a Monday, possibly with half price bottles on wines and sake. They had a good wine list so this was a bonus for me. Overall service and food was very good 4-4.5 stars. read more

Shinsei - Chicken Lettuce wraps and Beef Short Rib Potstickers - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Loved my first experience here last night! It's got a great upbeat vibe and we had great service - thanks so much Sathan!! Celebrated our anniversary last night and he rolled out the red carpet. Super helpful, friendly and made some great recommendations for a first-timer. The drink and food menu is extensive and lots of options for all palates. Loved the Seaweed Salad with blue crab and all our sushi was so delicious and super fresh. Especially loved the Spider Roll and the Tracey's Special Roll. Such amazing flavors and it all came out fast. We arrived at 6pm and it was quiet for Thursday night at first but then really picked up! We enjoyed our whole experience and even met a wonderful couple next to us that were celebrating a birthday. It's a great place for a party or celebration and the decor is nice and comfortable inside. Now one of my favorites in Dallas for sushi! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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We have enjoyed several meals here. The service is always spot on and the atmosphere is very romantic. The variety of sushi and other delicious entrées are readily available. We love our special date nights at Shinsei! read more

The vibes here are immaculate. The sushi is also incredible. One of my favorite spots in Dallas and that is sayin a lot because I'm a lil bratty about my sushi. I also love watching the people that come here for no other reason than I am nosey and they're all fitted. Make sure you make reservations because this place is poppin. read more

I can't say enough good things about Shinsei. I've been on two separate occasions and both times have been great. The staff is so friendly and makes recommendations. My family's table had a little wait and the manager was very communicative and accommodating by making sure we had drinks and appetizers while we waited. There wasn't anything that we ordered that we didn't like, but I highly recommend the Pressed Dragon Lady roll. Hands down the best roll I've had! read more

I went here for dinner last night to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday with his family. One of the best sushi places I have tried in and around Dallas! I can't believe I have never been here before! 5/5 stars hands down! I would say I may like it even better than Uchi. The price is unbeatable for the quality and amount of food you get. The sushi was so fresh and delicious. I was so full by the end of the night. I loved the atmosphere. Very clean, dim lighting, large amount of space, plenty of seating, and comfortable chairs. Shout out to Shara! She was our wonderful waitress last night. She was so observant, attentive, and informative. She always had a smile on her face and had so much enthusiasm for good food :) She had great recommendations and was super friendly. To top off the night, they gave us a free dessert. How nice is that? I would say we had a positive and memorable guest experience for our first time here. What we ordered and what I recommend: Edamame (half spicy, not pictured), Beef Hot Rock (Prime and Wagyu), Shinsei Sangria (yummm), Crispy Shrimp, Sweet Potato Tempura (off menu), Rebecca Roll (my second favorite), Dragon Lady Press (my favorite), Spider Roll, Volcano Roll (was okay), assortment of Nigiri, sashimi, and Thai Fried Rice (not pictured) read more

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Outstanding service. Making a reservation was simple. We arrived 10 mins early and the hostess was very sweet and accommodating to seat us early or even grab a drink at the bar until we were ready. Evie was very knowledgeable about the menu and made wonderful suggestions. She was sweet but not intrusive. Made sure our table was cleared and food came out in a timely manner. Memorable experience and will come back just to see her. Loved our dining experience. read more

Solid experience from food to service to cocktails. The tables near the bar area are great but also other areas in the restaurant offer great seating read more

Food and service was amazing, strongly recommended. Great for a date night or any type of celebration, simple dinner and drinks

We've eaten here quite a few times over the years and the food is always incredible! I had dinner with friends on my last visit and everyone ordered several different things and we all shared. There wasn't one bad dish! Plus, the server was kind enough to refill our water glasses after we paid and were finishing our conversation - this never happens. We tipped very well, but I think she would have done it regardless. The valet setup could use some improvement, so I'd recommend carpooling (?) or arriving 20 minutes early for your reservation regardless of what night it is. read more

Top 3 Sushi places in Dallas. I recommend the Dragon lady pressed sushi. The place is also beautiful. All the workers are amazing. read more

Shinsei - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Fantastic fusion restaurant to mix things up from the standard Dallas meat scene. Also a cool/trendy vibe that even non-30 year olds can chill to. read more

was here for dinner. Honestly the food was great! We were in the private dining room Vibe - nice, romantic, darkish with pop of color (the pink chairs at the entrance are cute) Music - maybe a little too loud Food - the rolls, peppers, fried rice and everything else was amazing tbh! The dessert was meh Drinks - I think the drinks could've been better and more flavorful read more

The food was fine. Service was terrible. Ambiance was horrible. We've been spending our son's birthday at Shinsei for 10 years and until this year it was good. Not sure what's happened. read more

From the ambience to the service and food?? A defff must! I've been to Shinsei at least three times and have enjoyed every experience. My most memorable dish is the salmon (so if you're a salmon fan, you gotta try it). This one normally comes with forbidden rice and broccolini but I requested the Brussels sprouts instead. From one salmon lover to another, I also recommend asking for the peanut Thai sauce with this. Delish! read more

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I've heard nothing but good things about Shinsei and after my visit, I have to say this is amazing. The downstairs was packed and even though I wanted to sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs prepare all the orders, we opted to go upstairs and sit at the bar and I'm so glad we did. It was a bit more intimate and quiet and made for a better date night feel. Evelyn was so kind and friendly and knowledgeable. She recommended the Braised Pork Steam Buns, the Short Rib Potstickers and the Modern Seaweed salad and we loved every one of them. The Steamed Buns were so soft and had a pleasant heat from the thai chili hoisin. The Potstickers we the perfect texture and the dipping sauce really brightened up the richness of the short rib. The seaweed salad...Amazing. It has definitely ruined seaweed salads for me. I can't think of anywhere else that has come even close to how amazing that salad was. After the shareables, Evelyn walked us through the sushi selection and helped us to pick out 4 rolls (Rebecca, Caterpillar, Purple Rain and the Dragon Lady Press) along with an order of Yellowtail sushi. All of the rolls were so great and had great contrasts between them. I really loved the Yellowtail. It was perfect. We ended the night with an espresso martini(with no vodka) and it was heavenly. Truly spectacular experience overall, from the atmosphere, the food and the wonderful service. 10/10 would recommend read more

Shinsei was highly raved by MULTIPLE of my friends, I was super excited to go and definitely came in with high expectations, and left a little let down :( We had reservations (which you should make) because they were packed even on a Wednesday night. Our server Maddison was amazing with recommendations and she was super nice! Loved how quick the service was; food came out quick, waters were refilled promptly, plates were always being constantly cleared by the server and busser. Service was a1. Onto the food... some was really good, some dishes were eh. Appetizers: Brussels Sprouts were delicious! Exactly how I like my Brussels (seasoned nicely and almost burnt. They reminded me of the Brussels Charbroiled oysters were ok.. nothing amazing about them. rather have raw oysters. They were also quite small for being 4$ each. Sashimi: I was most excited to try some speciality sashimi, we got 3 different plates & I only really liked one. The fennel sashimi tasted the best! the esping was okay... I wanted more sauce or like Ponzu when I was eating it. and the Hawaiian snapper had tooooo much going on with the banana chips and the beet sauce? Not quite sure what the red sauce was, but it was not appetizing. Entrees: The whole snapper plate was amazing, be warned that it's the whole fish including the head, and it's HUGE! We had 3 people eating it and still could not finish it haha. It was really good though and had clear glass noodles under the fish body! I also enjoyed the honey bbq ribs but my friends thought it was really average. Overall, I really wanted this to be my new sushi spot but the food was actually really not that spectacular nor had any WOW factor to it for the prices they are charging. read more

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I haven't been here in a few years after there was a roach on the wall next to my table in the terrace and the service was so terrible that most of our meal was comped. Sad to say that this is exactly what happened again after my year hiatus. It seems they cannot get their dinner service together. When I came a year ago for lunch it was fine. Dinner 2 years ago was not and same thing tonight First waiter was fine at first and then we never really saw him again. Then this other waiter came and was like why do you have 3 soy sauces on the table? You shouldn't. Well we don't know it just happened we didn't even ask! Then she poured from one soy sauce containers into one and put another in another table even after we told her we already used it and not to do that. She totally ignored us and was weirdly fixated on this situation. Next, the sushi was so subpar. The crispy rice was so crispy that you couldn't even really taste the actual rice it was so crisp. The fish on our rolls was so fishy. The avocado on our rolls was hard so clearly not fresh We also order fried rice which never came even after we asked THREE times. We waited so long for this. Finally we said, just cancel it. They go ok! Don't say sorry or anything. When we asked for the check we expressed our disappointment with the fried rice he was like yea sometimes the kitchen just runs slower than the sushi. So so so disappointing. I probably wouldn't have written a review if it was addressed at the restaurant but alas no one seemed to care. read more

DAAAAAAAAAAMNNNNNNNN ! Purple rain was amazing. Prince is shaking in his boots. The drinks were good and the potstickers were also good. Wait was long read more

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One of (if not the) best sushi spots in town, that stays open late and has fantastic service. It's definitely a scene, so don't arrive under dressed; come with friends as you'll want one of everything and definitely make reservations if you plan to dine before 9pm. Once dinner if over hop on over to Inwood Tavern to finish off the night. read more

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We absolutely loved coming here. I called on a Friday night because it was my husband's birthday and he wanted to come here the hostess was so welcoming and let us get a table. And only did they'll ask us what kind of table we wanted but they also ask what kind of dessert my husband one for his birthday. When we sat down at her table our waiter remembered that it was his birthday as the hosted told him... I have to say our waiter was one of the best servers we've ever had... Shout out to Kelly kelly. He made sure that we had everything we wanted and checked on us constantly... He's also the beverage director so we had the most amazing amazing beverages that night. All the food was absolutely magnificent. At the end we had the coconut fried sushi rolls and chocolate and it was absolutely to die for, the icing on the cake/the cherry on top. We will definitely come back here again. read more

Shinsei - Birthday boy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I loved everything about this restaurant and am still thinking about when I can come back the next time I'm in Dallas! Their cocktail menu is fabulous! We had: Black Cod (Insanely good) Pork Steam Buns (filling and full of flavor) Gochujang Cauliflower (unique and delicious) Dragon Lady Pressed (different and good) Hawaiian Sashimi (my favorite dish on the menu) Esping Sashimi (good) read more

Had dinner reservations here thursday & it was packed-I had not heard of this place but it seemed like a mid-upscale sushi restaurant, and although the interior was decorated nice I was surprised to see the packed bar all watching football & cheering, & the waiters wearing football jerseys. There were a few tables that were pretty loud/drunk as well. I'm not sure if this is typical but it just made it feel like a sports bar rather than a restaurant. Apparently there is another part of the restaurant that is more of a restaurant feel than a bar... The food was fine but really nothing special in my opinion for the prices- we ordered the miso soup, yellowtail nigiri, the short rib potstickers, and 3 rolls: rainbow, lynae & dragon lady press. The pressed rolls were interesting, they are served warm, I wasn't a big fan on the taste but it was interesting to try. I'm not sure if this is just a more casual sushi spot in an expensive area but not what I was hoping. Cool interior, nice staff, normal food, but just a different vibe than I expected. read more

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Perfect intimate date night/girl's night spot on Lover's. Beautiful inside really well directed and soft mood lighting, kind dar. Sushi bar inside. Spacious seating horrible parking, forced to valet or park across the street and walk over Inwood (busy traffic). I parked in the neighbourhood adjacent to fire side pies and walked over. Really disappointed in the food. For such a fancy looking place, I thought the food would match, but NO. I ordered the Dragon Lady roll which is basically salmon and fried onions for $19 big ones. I was definitely expecting something well made and delicious but what I got was something equivalent to the sushi at Albertson's. It just seemed sooo pretentious. My rolls broke apart immediately when I picked them up and were small. I left feeling hungry and really insatified not wanting to spend even more money there for such little food. I really didn't even enjoy the taste of them so I can't say the test warranted the cost. My friend ordered Shishito peppers and enjoyed them (really mild not spicy). But her last pepper almost burned her tongue off. They said they can't tell which ones will be hot. So proceed with caution!!! Wouldn't dine here again. read more

Shinsei - Shishito Peppers - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We came here today for the first time and it was absolutely delicious! You have to get the the dragon lady roll... unique and amazing. Our service was pretty flawless. Atmosphere is nice :) give it a try! read more

I've been coming here for at least four years, never disappoints! Shara is always an amazing server. I recommend the dragon lady, yellow tail shamimi , and rock shrimp read more

Over the years we have come to really enjoy the Shinsei location at Inwood near Lovers. Their restaurant known as Lovers Seafood is equally memorable and has earned our loyalty. This review is about the DFW Airport Terminal D location. This place needs much work; Had to wipe my own table. My whiskey came with a small fruit fly in the bottom. The fried rice dish was cold and tasteless. The noodle dish was equally unappetizing and without any memorable character. The waiter was however fairly attentive and offered to replace the whiskey. Overall $75 for what amounts to something that is better served at the food court is not acceptable. read more

For airport location: Cut down menu, unannounced. Beef and chicken bowls DON'T come with beef or chicken.....that's an upcharge. Never again. read more

If you want good sushi, then this is your spot! It is excellent. Food and service were amazing. It gets very busy, so you need a reservation, but it is worth the wait. read more

I don't know how I've never posted a review on Shinsei, but it is easily the best sushi I have ever had. It is a constant staple restaurant with my family. Their esping roll is my favorite roll I've ever had. Tammy, one of the waitress', is WONDERFUL. The staff is so friendly, and so attentive. It feels so welcoming when we go. The restaurant itself is gorgeous on the inside, and has a darker, more date night feel. Would definitely recommend going!! read more

Shinsei - Esping roll, Dragon lady, Thai Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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To start off the service here is always phenomenal. And I mean every single person goes out of their way to ensure you are treated like royalty. Tammy, is everything you could want in a server. She is kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and just an all around joy. The restaurant feels intimate and sophisticated without being pretentious. And then there is the food...everything we've tried is delicious. The crispy tuna appetizer is mind blowing. And believe it or not they have a wonderful filet which is really nice for those that may not be into sushi. I personally love the scallop dish, the flavor is outstanding. And last but not least - the desserts. Oh my gosh they are PHENOMENAL! The dessert egg rolls (not sure what they're actually called) are one of the best things I've ever had. They're served with fried banana and two sauces. It's such a unique dessert. I can't say enough good things about Shinsei! read more

Perfect dinner with family, service was superb thanks to Abel for even creating our own roll with his signature ingredients. All the rolls including nigiri were fresh and delicious starting with the Amanda and finishing with white chocolate bread pudding will eat here again and again. read more

If you're looking for a good variety of Asian food, this is a great choice! I was here last night to eat out for my birthday as a treat from my sister and it did not disappoint. Started off with a couple of drinks and they hit the spot, followed by some tempura vegetables that were delicious, like all fried foods are. I personally had two items from the specials for the evening, a Hamachi Truffle roll that would just melt in your mouth with every piece and the pork steak that was so flavorful I was left speechless! Topped it off with the White Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding which was absolutely mouth watering and a great way to end the meal! Casey (I hope that's the right spelling) was an absolutely amazing server and made the experience that much better. I would highly recommend eating here if you're considering it! read more

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The Shinsei sangria is such a treat! Love that the ice cube is sangria itself although I think it would've been a nicer touch to have it contain a lychee or some sort of surprise once it melts. Trendy place with good portion size and service! Free valet (but always remember to tip). We had the blistered shishito peppers to start- none of them were spicy for any of us so for once it didn't feel like a game of Russian roulette. I'd suggest skipping on the crispy rock shrimp as it was more batter than shrimp. The most order- the shrimp dumplings were incredibly tender and juicy. We should've listened to our server and gotten two orders of these to begin with instead of trying the other potstickers. Also the chicken lettuce wraps! Plenty of meat with great flavor. Hoisin baby back ribs just fell off of the bone and the miso cod melts in your mouth. Some other things we ordered which were all good- fried rice, unagi, grilled beef tenderloin, and some sashimi. Overall, super solid Americanized Asian fusion! read more

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