The service at this restaurant was fantastic. The aesthetic is also very clean and simple, very fitting for a date night. The dumplings were pretty good but the sauce could have been less oily. The sushi sampler was a bit disappointing because the tuna and salmon has an acquired and bitter flavor. The california was pretty good but not worth the price. The tempura shrimp was amazing and went well with the udon soup! I would definitely come back just for the soup. The Spider and Tempura rolls were also delicious. Overall this was a good place but a bit too pricey for the quality of the fish. read more

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Go for a date night and sit at the sushi bar. Awesome Experience and the food is delicious! read more

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So happy I found this via Google in Dallas when I was visiting for a the weekend. I convinced my dad (who is adverse to all sea food) to go with me and we had the best time. My dad ordered the pork katsu while I enjoyed extremely fresh sushi. I'm glad there were options for him to order from - it made the experience very enjoyable for us both. I had my dad try a piece of nigiri and he was really surprised at the flavor and freshness. This was some quality sushi (and I eat sushi so much and this was one of the best places I have had a hand roll). If I am ever in Dallas again in the future I would consider coming back doing an omakase here. I also enjoyed the ambience. I felt like I was in Japan (never been) but the vibes really were great ans I imagine the experience would be very similar. The service was excellent! Overall, I loved this sushi spot and if it were in my home time I would be a frequent guest! I totally understand why people line up outside and wait for a seat inside. I did wait about 45 minutes to an hour for a party of two but it was totally fine because the experience really made up for it. Such a hidden gem! read more

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There's this wonderful sushi master name Otake who is a true artesian. It's just amazing watching him work and you can tell he genuinely cares about what he does. He actually scores the sushi/sashimi to enhance the flavor. Honestly try everything because this is truly one of the few authentic sushi locations. If you come in large groups, they have a beautiful area reserved where you take off your shoes and sit down to enjoy the atmosphere. My personal favorite is the agedashi tofu. Their broth for the tofu is so flavorful in contrast with the tofu. The tiny amount of ginger hidden with the tofu just warms you up. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for a long time because of the crowds they draw. I have come here in the past when the wait was well over an hour and given up. The popularity of this place made me want in even worse! This past week I finally had a perfect opportunity and got in! The decor and ambiance is classic Japanese sushi den. I live that so that is a us in my mind. All good, right? Well, read on... Service is PAINFULLY slow at this place. Like first, you wonder if your waitperson knows you have been seated, then after you order, you wonder if they lost your order kind of slow. The food was just okay. We ordered Salmon Sushimi, Gyoza, California Roll, Louisiana Roll, and a Dynamite. The Salmon was outstanding, and everything else was at a level I would never order again, but not horrible, except for the Dynamite that was in my opinion aweful. I have seen pricing discussed in reviews. While not horrible or prohibitive, they are on the pricey side for Richardson. The most poignant thing i can say about their pricing is that I have had much better tasting and equal to or better quality for considerably less. But again, I am not a bargain hunter on Sushi, nor do I recommend being one! Overall, my experience was just ok. While I might return (though doubtful) I would never wait to eat here, nor would I order anything I had on this visit again except for the Salmon. read more

Sushi Sake - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This is the BEST Sushi spot I've EVER been to. Staff did amazing job embracing the Japanese culture and cuisine. The ambiance of this restaurant LITERALLY had me dozing off cause I was extremely relaxed. Would recommend for families ( kids or no kids) I'm Definitely coming again. read more

Sushi Sake is one of the BEST sushi spots in Dallas... hands down! I love how fresh their fish is; that in combination with the ambiance always makes me feel like I've been transported to Japan. The service is always great and the nigiri in particular is delicious. Here is what I had and ratings: - Sushi B combination (10/10) - Spicy scallop roll (10/10) One thing to keep in mind... my recommendation is to get there RIGHT when it opens to get your name on the list for a table. Otherwise, you could be looking at a long wait. I'll forever be grateful to my friend who told me about this place. Long story short - if you haven't been to Sushi Sake yet and you're in the Dallas area, it's time to plan your visit! read more

Sushi Sake - Sushi B Spicy scallop roll - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

We had a group of 8 so we had a reservation to sit in the back tables. U have to take off your shoes to eat here since u sit on the floor. I really appreciate that there is space under the table for your legs to hang, since it makes it easier to sit during your stay. We started off with gyoza, fried oysters and miso soup which were great with our hot sake. We had a variety of sushi- rainbow, salmon, spicy tuna, yellowtail and eel-they were all delicious. It all tasted very fresh and presentation was beautiful. Service was great as well, I definitely recommend! read more

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This restaurant is definitely underrated on Yelp! It's one of the best sushi + izakaya Japanese restaurants I've ever been in Texas and I'll keep going back for sure! This is not a formal omakase restaurant but they offer a lot of traditional/popular Japanese family-style dishes (from small plates, entrees, rice, noodles, to desserts). Aside from their signature menu, Sushi Sake also has a separate sushi menu that allows you to order the pieces you like directly from the Chefs. There are two types of seating options: counter seats and tatami table seatings. We took the former option and we really enjoyed it cuz you get to watch the chefs making yummy sushi!! All the seafood and shared plates we tried here were fresh and reasonably priced. Some of my recommendations include: Hotategai Betteryaki, Chirashi Ju, Chawanmushi, Hotate sushi, salmon sashimi (huuuge piece - so fulfilling!), and Niku Tofu. Lastly, the only reason I'm leaving one star out is bc they don't seem to manage reservations well. We called several times prior to our visit and no one answered the phone. So we did walk in - it worked for us bc it was a weekday evening but I'd love them to work on their online reservation system for future bookings. read more

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I've been in Dallas for 20 years and been coming here in my 20's! This place used to be the "it" place for sushi since there weren't many options around. Tonight, I came to meet some long time friends at 9:30pm and yes I know they close at 10pm. It was a quick hello and they have ordered food for me at 9:15pm. Upon arrival the girl at the front won't let me in. She pointed to the sign saying "they do not seat incomplete party", which is normal. But I'm not incomplete party. They also have another rule that additional party will not be able to be seated. Hey! I get it if you're busy but um you're not and the group asked for a party of 3 table. There's a lot of great sushi places now and rules like these just take the ambiance out of dining. We will never return to Sushi Sake. read more

Very good food and service. We sat at the bar and just ordered whatever we fancied and the chefs made them to our liking. Everything was fresh and delicious. Great experience. Can't wait to return soon. read more

Sushi sake is honestly the best value and price for high quality sushi in the dallas area. I would come here everyday if I could LOL We had a number of different appetizers, from the niku tofu, yakitori, chicken kaarage, to the hamachi kama - the hamachi kama was AMAZING and for $13-14 there was so much meat and suuper fresh. Niku tofu was also one of my favorites but personally I would pass on the yakitori and the kaarage. Moving onto the sushi - wow - the prices are so good, its usually around $5-7 dollars for two pieces of nigiri, and mind you the quality of the fish is superb. We got an assortment of nigiri from hamachi, uni, chutoro, and others and my favs had to be the uni and kanpachi we had. The rolls here are also super good and the rice to fish ratio as well as the seasoning and texture of the rice, fish, and seaweed was great! We had the negihama and the scallop roll - I could probably eat like 3-4 orders of those. SO good. Honestly I think I would come here over uchi if we're just comparing the price/value because for the price they give you really generous portions of fish and the quality, and service is really nice! Will say its more casual than other places, so if you're looking for a more upscale fancy experience i would still choose uchi - but definitely check out this place for a casual dinner or lunch! Our waitress was also super kind and sweet. Overall 10/10 experience :) read more

Sushi Sake - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Worst manger I have ever seen so far in DFW. What a shitty attitude to the customers. We spent almost 700 $ in group of 6 people eating there. And the manger just not knowing how to do the customer service at all when we are facing a problem. I suggest you go learn and start from the beginning. Learn how to treat customers correctly with respectful attitude and problem solving skills. read more

This is a very rigid dining place that tolerates absolutely no nonsense or frivolity whatsoever!!!! There are signs everywhere in the establishment about dress code, waiting and absolutely no loud parties. If you want mediocre food in absolute silence then this is right up your alley. The food was hot and extremely bland. The menu is varied. We did not eat sushi which is 95 % of the menu. Some Bento box choices and very small selection of Ramen round out the other 5%. Since we were in search of Ramen this place is not a Ramen enthusiast go to. The service and atmosphere are almost forced and it was extremely awkward to enjoy a dining experience in this establishment. My suggestion is that there are other Japanese establishments that will provide a more relaxed and enjoyable experience as well as serving great food. read more

Wow. I had no idea this place existed until a friend planned a dinner here. Your whole party has to be there, or they will not seat you. The ambiance was perfect, so I can see why this place is always packed. I got to try the chicken kara age and the pork dumplings. They both were so full of flavor and really good. I ended up ordering the volcano roll with scallops. It was probably the freshest sushi I've had ever. I definitely want to come back and try other things. read more

Sushi Sake - Volcano Roll - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Birthday sushi night for my family on a Saturday night. The restaurant was surprisingly not crowded so we got a table right away. Always an amazing meal. We overindulged because it was so good! Fresh sush, great service and an enjoyable evening. A tad expensive bill but worth it read more

I have been going to Sushi Sake for almost 20 years. It is always fantastic. The sushi is fresh and delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. I love the lucky cats. I usually sit under them at the sushi bar. It's lovely. You can't beat their sushi specials. I always order off the chalk board. read more

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Once again, here you find the best sushi in Dallas. The Tofu app is always fun because it's alive, look closely! I enjoyed the unagi as well as the tempura roll. Sit at the sushi bar for the complete experience and watch the show. Please Don't change your attention to detail, you obviously have a following! read more

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Super cute upscale sushi restaurant! I came for my birthday celebration with my parents and everything we had was so good! My dad was raving about this place so we decided to check it out. I can totally see why he loves this place, the fish is all great quality. I thought the unagi and the sweet shrimp are must haves at sushi sake! Service was great, waitress was very attentive and food came out considerably quickly read more

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I may change my review after the next visit, as this is definitely a place I would come back to with family and friends. The outside and dining areas are stylish, note they do not seat any parties until everyone is there and they make that very clear with a sign on their door, masks are recommended. The seating is traditional and lighting is perfect for an evening out. Our waitress may not have been having the best of days, she commented why my friend asked for silverware and used both the forks that she had brought for the table to use. My friend apologized and still the meal continued with additional awkward moments here and there. We didn't let it bother us as she was attentive and she seemed to have lightened up by the end of the meal. The chefs are very accommodating, not on the menu but I was able to get a cucumber roll with salmon, pictured here. The shrimp dumplings were tasty and the spicy tuna quality was more than satisfactory. Will be back! read more

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We visited here on a road trip from So. Cal. Our family took us here, saying it was comparable to our place back home and the best around after living here for several years and having tried many places. They were right. It was outstanding. We had an exceptional experience. read more

I've been here many times and never had a bad meal. I love it. I like the traditional seats with cushions. But I love the variety of fish and especially the daily specials. This was the first restaurant we ate at when moving to Richardson 10 years ago and it's still one of my favorites. read more

I want to begin by saying that we have been following Soda Son since he began back in 1998. There was no place, throughout our travels, that could ever touch the quality of sushi from sushi sake. Unfortunately, now that he has retired things have been slowly declining. Once his son took over, we began noticing bones and scales when we would bite into our sushi. Yesterday, we went after giving them a break and sat at the bar. We were told that we couldn't order from the chef as he was very busy and that we had to order everything we wanted at once (the chef was so bored at points that he stood there staring at us). The aji was so bad we asked for more ponzu so that we could mask the taste, and then we were charged for it. The niku tofu was lacking the meat. The little touches that Soda Son had spent his lifetime perfecting are gone. Sadly, Sushi Sake has lost us as customers. read more

I came here for lunch on Wednesday. It was crowed but no wait time. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly and nice Japanese decor inside. I had tempura zaru udon. The udon noodles were very good, the texture was great! read more

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I have tasted sushi all around the world including in some of the best places in Tokyo, Kyoto, LA, and NYC and I will say that Sushi Sake is on par with some of the best I have had. The sushi rice served in my Chirashi bowl was perfect in both texture and flavor with authentic toppings such as pickled carrots and mushrooms. Their assortment of fish was excellent and all of their options tasted extremely fresh. We ordered salmon sashimi and salmon nigiri along with the spicy tuna roll and all of these choices were truly amazing. The restaurant was full, even during lunch time but service was still good. I would highly recommend Sushi Sake for truly phenomenal sushi. read more

Sushi Sake - Chirashi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Back in town for a retro weekend to enjoy the holiday season and Sushi Sake was our first destination on our trip! 5pm opening time and we were there, sushi bar seats please! Freshest quality fish , very talented chefs and staff too. Started out with thinly sliced yellow tail garnished with chopped fresh jalepenos. Shrimp shumai with spicy mustard are must.only 3 to an order so we argue on who enjoys 2 each. Tuna sashimi from Hawaii melts on your mouth tender and flavorful. Caterpillar eel and spider roll always winners. Shrimp tempura comes with various veggies and I love the tempura broccoli. Complimentary finale always half an orange and perfect way to cleanse your palate. Arigato Team Sushi Sake! read more

Sushi Sake - Fabulous dinner! - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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As others have sadly noted, since the original,owner left, this place is not the same. First of all, there is no indoor waiting area. That's not exactly gracious hospitality. In fact, hospitality is non-existent. They want to cram you in; there is nothing wonderful about the experience anymore. Gone are the good old days when this place had the best sushi and service. It's so obvious they are cutting corners. 12 health code violation in 2025? In a sushi restaurant? Not for me. read more

We tried this place on a Friday night and seated up sushi bar within a few minutes without any reservations. The sashimi was good because the fish was fresh. My favorite was the amberjack (kampachi). Unfortunately, at market price of $50 for 4 pieces the chutoro was highly disappointing. Our sushi chef had a huge order before us, and I think there was some misunderstanding so he had to redo the whole order since he added rice and the order was for sashimi. My issue with the chutoro was the pieces were sliced sloppily. The biggest problem here is the service, since our waiter just disappeared after telling us to put the order on the ticket. We had to flag down several people just to get water and get our bill which took forever. Of course I did leave a standard tip, but not sure I'll go back again. read more

I have eaten at Sushi Sake dozens of times, mostly for lunch, and the experience has always been 5 star worthy! We went recently for dinner, and I feel like my expectations were ramped, and it didn't live up to my previous lunch experiences. The service was attentive, the food delicious... ambiance was nice with the candles on the wall... just missing the sparkle somehow. Perhaps it is the entry- felt very COVID (this 2024) with handwritten signs that you cannot go beyond this podium... there is banquette seating inside where you could comfortably wait for your table. That is so picky, but that did stick with me. I'll certainly be back, and I will continue to expect that sparkle... read more

Most of the time when you come around 6-7 pm there will be a wait on the weekend. There are tables in the far back but no kids are allowed and there is an automatic tip included regardless of the size of your party. There is bar seating too right by the sushi chefs where you can chat and watch them make orders. The sushi tastes very fresh and there is a great selection. The salmon rose added a nice pop of color to our dish and we always ask for the fish bone to be fried again. We usually order from the menu on the chalkboard or sushi menu. Spider roll is great! The servers are nice and attentive. It is a bit loud in the inside but you can still have conversations with your party. read more

Sushi Sake - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This is hard to write. We've eaten here once a week for over 8 years and it feels like home to us. In the hundreds of meals here, we've never met the owner until tonight when she kicked up out after finishing our meal. Apparently, she needed our table and kicked us out before we finished. I'm in shock. I've never been treated like this at a restaurant, let alone one where I'm a regular. read more

Sushi Sake - The mean owner. - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Its pricey but everything you get is high quality and delicious. We ordered a variety of sashimi including otoro ($18 for 4 pieces) and ebi shrimp (13 for 2 nigiri) and both were amazing. The otoro slices were some of the largest ive had which made me feel more justified in the price, and literally melted in my mouth. Ebi shrimp is one of my personal favorites and it was so sweet. All the other sashimi were incredibly fresh as well. We got a spicy tuna roll just to add some rice, and although it was more expensive then a normal sushi spot, you can tell its a higher quality roll as they dont just mash up tuna with soicy mayo and toss it in a roll. They use whole chunks of tuna and the spice comes from actual red peppers which u can see in the roll. We finished w fried tempura ice cream which im addicted too. I love the ambiance of this restaurant from the bar to the square tables, it gives modern traditional. Theres other cool decorations around like a lot of neko cats and barrels by the bathroom. Our waitress was a cute old lady who gave us great recommendations and checked in a lot. read more

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One of the better sushi spots in the area! I enjoyed the Agedashi Tofu, Kaki Fry, and Chirashi -- they paired perfectly with the Asahi! The chicken kara age was a bit questionable though... I wasn't a fan of the seasoning, and it wasn't crispy when it arrived at our table. A downside is that they don't offer reservations, so the wait can be brutal around dinnertime (especially on the weekends). Try to come early and put your name down as soon as possible! read more

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Really good fresh sushi rolls here. Make sure you make reservations and your entire party is there on time. They are strict with incomplete parties. We started off with some karaage chicken and omg it was so fresh and tasty. The pork dumplings were fantastic as well. I ordered the spider roll and it was really good. The crab meat was really fresh. I tried the other rolls here and they were good. Definitely a great place to get your sushi fix. read more

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Very nice place. Friendly and assertive service. I ordered the sushi sampler. It was good no substitutes tho! I really wanted spicy tuna. But I loved it! read more

Sushi Sake - Sushi Sampler - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Wow. Really good sushi, especially the Ootoro sashimi and nigiri. Should definitely try it! Walking in I didn't realize that the place was actually pretty fancy, my party didn't really dress for it which we found to be pretty funny. We were seated at the bar in front of the chefs where we were able to watch him cut the fish and make our yummy sushi. Everything tasted so fresh and I didn't even take pictures of everything I had because I was too excited to eat it. The service was also 10/10 too. The waitstaff was very attentive whenever we looked around and very kind. Be sure to check your receipt before you pay. They accidentally made the mistake of charging for 2 sashimi platter orders rather than 2 nigiri orders. It was quickly corrected for us though & they were very polite about it. read more

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Hadn't been at Sushi Sake in a while. The restaurant was packed for a Tuesday night. Good sushi, but tuna sashimi was cut a bit thick. Great service from our waitress. Prices for sushi and sashimi were reasonable. read more

Sushi in Dallas is not very good compared to LA or Seattle, so the bar is low here - and this place is better than most in Dallas. The proportions of sushi on the sushi platters here is "ok" - on a 14 piece platter, just one single piece was salmon. What was there was mostly fresh and tasty. Some of the pieces were a bit dried out, but above average for Dallas sushi. Two complaints - (1) you have to share your seating with other people (sit next to strangers) unless you sit at the bar. (2) It's really loud in this place - there is no sound dampening and it sounds like an echo chamber. My ears literally ring because it only takes one loud person to ruin the experience (Note to the owner: Look at sound dampening panels to easily fix this). Because of the above, it is NOT a romantic place or my idea of an intimate date night - which is weird since they don't allow children. I could barely hear my date talk because it was so noisy. So I'm probably going to look for a place that has similar quality but isn't an echo chamber and where I can hear what my date is saying and not the loud people three tables over. read more

Really incredible, fresh, melt in your mouth sushi. I've never been that big of a fan of raw tuna but this one taste so good it's like candy. Great atmosphere it's really fun to watch the chefs in action! Get there like 10-20 minutes before opening because a line forms and you don't want to miss out! read more

Sushi Sake - Green scallop - Japanese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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We visited this place recently for dinner. We were seated relatively quickly and the place was packed. Food is okay. I'm not sure it's quite worth the price but the food was good. I'd come back from their bentos since they didn't serve that for dinner. We had a toddler in tow and the staff was kind and courteous especially when we changed our minds 2 or 3 times on wanting a high chair or not. To be specific, our toddler kept changing her mind. Our waitress seemed kind of new. Kept on putting hot or stuff that's easily spillable in front of the toddler but she meant well enough. All in all, a good experience with the food and seating. When we paid, it was hard to find the waitress to come take our credit card but the bus guy was kind of enough to take it for us as he saw we were waiting for so long. read more