I just found my absolute favorite sushi spot. Shout out to our server Rachael for recommending the most amazing gluten free dishes! I was the only person in my group that was gluten-free and the staff were so on top of it! Every single dish they brought out, they explained which had gluten in which did not. I will say the top two gluten-free dishes that stood out were the oysters with some sort of strawberry pickled sauce and the yellowtail sashimi with gluten free Ponzo sauce and tangerine! read more

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Seated at the bar- the bartender really couldn't be bothered with me as he was too busy bro lancing the dudes from denver ( use those terms cause they keep saying bro and dude and hand slapped like 12 time) they invited him to Denver and he promised them a hook up at the Carlton and In Miami cause he knows the boss- don't mind any of that but when the server asked if he had anyone needing help his response was "no just this girl" and continued to ignore me as he went about his bromance. The server she was very friendly and helpful and after waiting 23 min I was finally able to order a drink and she gave water. Given I just had a 12hr flight from hell I may have been less than patient with the crappy initial customer service but she was very friendly. I ordered a Glass of the 2020 Soracco and it was lovely, Then edemame- which was delicious with a smokey flavor to it. Followed this with Shrimp Tempura- Crispy well flavored and delicions, then did the Wagyu Tataki- perfectly tender, well seasoned with a perfect flavor combinaton. the Brussels Chimichurri and fried egg miso foam were perfect compliments to the meat. finished with a dessert that was simply delicous, I wsh had remembered the name. it was three friend crispy almost like cream puffs as filled with a cream deliciousness, a read more

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How offended would you be if you arrived with your friends, *completely sober*, to celebrate a birthday only to be told when you're seated that you can't order a round of drinks until you first order food. When you ask your waiter for an explanation, he tells you he was told by management that you were not to be served without food, but can't tell you why beyond that. When your appetizers are brought to the table, you are told that you *still* can't order drinks until you order more food. Excuse me....what?! When you repeatedly ask to speak to the manager, you are told that they will come to your table and address the issue, but they never have the courtesy (or respect) to do so. How would you feel? According to a Google review from 2 months ago, this is not the first time Uchi has done this. They profiled a man who was limping and had recently had a stroke as 'intoxicated' (even though he hadn't been drinking) and also refused to serve him. I'd be willing to bet it was the same manager on duty that night. Obviously this person should not be in a customer-facing management role because they make terrible decisions, throw their wait staff under the bus, and are too much of a coward to stand behind the decisions they make. It is literally the manager's job to SAY IT TO MY FACE. There were a myriad of choices that could have been made that would have addressed whatever imaginary issue management had with our (let me repeat) COMPLETELY SOBER group that wouldn't have ruined our evening and made us feel completely disrespected - the worst possible choice being how they actually handled it. I'd also like to note without further comment that we were a diverse group of friends, and let you make whatever assumptions you would like from that. Cheers. May the next time you dine out be at a place that treats you with respect and has a full bar. read more

We took a large group here for my wife's birthday and it was still as good as i remembered it was. Everything we had was really good and plated very nicely. I highly recommend Kinoko Rabe, nice flavor with burnt crispy rice at the bottom of the clay pot with perfectly cooked mushrooms. The atmosphere of the restaurant was second to none. Service for a 10 person table is usually slow but they had it down with extra assistance at all times. Nice job Uchi! read more

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Incredibly fresh seafood plates here. I'm always so impressed by the plating. Each dish is a work of art! The tasting menu is convenient if you're not sure what to try or order. The server is always knowledgeable and can give great recommendations. I was expecting to not get full while eating here, but I actually did get full! Come during happy hour for some better deals! read more

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The Standard uchi group dinner. The quality is always good, but gosh they really need to change up their menu for the big group events. It has gotten so repetitive that we have stopped scheduling dinners at uchi since we are so tired of the same meal over and over. Doesnt help that the dessert takes an extra 30 minutes to come out (sometimes longer) read more

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Came here on friday evening for my anniversary. The place is warm feeling, with nice decor all around. Our server Zak was great, and gave us so many great recommendations. We ordered lots of food and a lot of it was great. Me and my gfs favorite was probably the eggplant nigiri; it exploded with flavor. However a couple of things went wrong. First, we were told through email that we would get $25 off if we reserved through a link from a past dinner experience we had with uchiko... we didn't. I also ordered a piece of uni which had a hair inside. As a young couple, i get nervous to tell management since they would probably think we'd lie, and my assumption is probably correct since nothing was done, just a sorry. It definitely killed the vibe of the dinner, but i must move on lol read more

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Great sushi. Awesome atmosphere. I loved our sushi chef! The dessert had cilantro ice on top which I was skeptical of but I enjoyed it. read more

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Uchi in Dallas was outstanding. The sushi was excellent, and we focused mostly on sashimi, which was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. The ham and eggs roll was something different we tried. It sounds unusual, but it was creative and really well executed. We sat at the bar so as expected service was attentive, and the overall experience lived up to the reputation. This is a must visit for sushi in Dallas. read more

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Definitely worth a visit. Diverse menu with many favorites. This is good stuff! Beautiful interior and great menu. Presentation is great. Edamame was great and Brussel spouts. Recommend sharing and exploring full menu with group. read more

I'm giving this a 4-star for ambiance, and knowledge by the server. The same was great but unfortunately the food didn't measure up to what I remembered months back the first time I tried this restaurant. I simply couldn't find the items we got that I liked last time. And the items we got except for one roll were par at best. I had brought friends here from Los Angeles and they too were less than impressed. We would have eaten more had we understood the menu better and had the first few things come out delicious. Sadly, for this reason I will not return. Just so many other restaurants to try or return to that was 5 star. read more

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It's always a treat when we are able to visit Uchi. The menu is a bit overwhelming when deciding on what to order because there are so many unique items and not a lot of descriptions of what you're actually getting. Because of that, we tend to order the omakase (chef's choice) or somakase (waiter helps curate/select the items) and trust the restaurant to provide us with the most delicious foods. We have never had anything that we did not like/love. It's a must-try experience if you ever have an opportunity. Even the most basic nigiri sushi will have an unexpected ingredient/sauce/garnish that elevates it to something incredible. It's a very, very expensive meal but at least you'll never be disappointed with any of the food. read more

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I celebrated my anniversary at Uchi on a Saturday night and had an okay experience! My overall thought is that for a place where people spend $80+ a head, I expected more. The restaurant is beautiful and clean, though a bit loud. We were seated at a booth, and we loved how spacious it was. We were given a little card that said "Happy Anniversary", but that was all the celebratory gestures we received. We opted for ordering a handful of dishes from the vegetarian menu, as well as some sake. The sake was really excellent and tasted like honeydew. The two best dishes were the Uchi Salad and the Crispy Tofu roll. They were amazing. The other dishes ranged from good to meh. The fried green tomato katsu wasn't great - the tomato was really hard and kind of oaky. Service was extremely slow. We waited over FORTY MINUTES between receiving our brussels sprouts and the kinoko nabe, even though we ordered it ahead of time. This meal was a lot of waiting paired with pretty subpar service. Our server wasn't notably personable or warm. At the end of the night, we were given a $25 off voucher as an apology for the poor service and long wait times. The caveat is this voucher needs to be used this month, in the next ~2 weeks, which seems unlikely for me. At this price point, I would recommend you go elsewhere! Especially to celebrate a big milestone and moment, they fell short. read more

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My wife took me here to celebrate my birthday and it was "off the hook"!!! We sat at the sushi bar and the suggestions of fresh sashimi were spot on. So fresh that most just melted in your mouth. The service from both our waitress and chef were superb. Love the open kitchen design along with the bar. Really gives it more of an authentic Tokyo restaurant. Highly recommend the walu walu for a hot dish; isaki & kinmedai for sashimi; the negitoro for a roll. This place is nothing like a typical American style "sushi" restaurant it's a true Japanese sushi restaurant read more

Uchi Dallas - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place is a joke. We ordered Omakase for 2 persons, and they told us they serve it as a shareable plate, like 10 courses. The waiter couldn't tell us what the menu was, it is up to the chef, even it is up to the chef and it still has a menu but not here. We got one piece of fish fillet and shared it, about 2os per persons, lol. One nigiri sushi per person and the rice was sweet and loose, lol x 2. At the end of the night, they acted like a Michelin restaurant and gave us one "today's menu" and one Szechuan chill paste, remember this is Japanese or 2 persons, lol x 3? The serving between each plate is random, sometimes we waited 10 mins and sometimes 20 mins. At the end the bill was almost $400. We didn't get what we paid for, they charged Michelin price and the food quality, presentation and service is a joke. Highly not recommended. Ambience: 5/5, we are pretty sure we are paying for the rent Food:1/5 Price:0/5 Service: 1/5 read more

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Went here for my dad's birthday and the food was IMPECCABLE! The sushi is very high-quality with nice fish-to-rice ratio (we did the multi-course sushi pack). Great service and elegant ambiance. Very upscale and authentic treat!! Will definitely be back soon! read more

Swanky, slick. Very nice experience and friendly staff. Some of the sushi dishes are very creative. Would highly recommend for the discerning individuals. read more

The food is great and atmosphere is nice. Staff is great! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Second time I've been here.. both times for happy hour since trying to be a bit on a budget. Happy hour every day 4-6p. Menu changes - check their website though. Prices are accurate! Definitely a hyped spot in Dallas. Even at 4p on a weekend it was 'busy' and by 5-6 it filled up and people were waiting! Happy hour bites are still $10 / small plate basically. Handrolls for sure! Could taste the wasabi in one of them. One of the party was trying to avoid gluten and they were nice enough to bring out a complimentary lettuce wrap thing! Actually heard the happy hour tasting is more like "x bites" and a table was surprised that receiving 2 nigiri was considered 2 bites. Doesn't sound like that good of a deal then? Spent $120+ before tax / tip for 2 people and didn't leave full. Ha you really gotta spend $100 each!! read more

Celebrated a birthday here and whatever I say is not enough! The whole experience from start to finish was not only welcoming but, delicious. We went for the omakase happy hour which is an absolute steal! Highly recommend, it's a great price and you a great variety of food plus dessert. Everyone was very nice and helpful in making the birthday perfect. Each piece of fish tasted so fresh and each item was so beautifully curated for us. We sat at the bar and had some really great company sitting next to us that only heightened the experience. The restaurant was such a classy vibe. Will definitely be coming back again soon! read more

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Highlights - server made great recommendations, uchi salad was addicting, kinoko daily special was out of this world good. Tako maki was just ok. Machi cure was a bit fishy? Karaage was delicious as always. One big complaint from our visit. I have been going to Uchi since it was only an Austin restaurant and the nigiri really really disappointed me last night. I know they typically serve pretty small slices of fish, but I usually find that the rice and the topping (like yuzu kosho or whatever they put for each piece) makes up for it and is some of the best nigiri out there. However, that wasn't the case this time. The rice just wasn't right. Maybe it was overcooked? The texture was completely off, and it almost ruined the nigiri for me. Additionally a couple of our bites had too much of the topping which overwhelmed the raw fish and resulted in too much salt. This was really disappointing, especially when you're paying +$7 for each piece. read more

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Clean up on aisle... My pants. Uchi gonna have to hire cleaners to remove the biological waste that came out of me and has stayed on the bottom of that table. read more

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We decided to go to the Uchi Happy hour on Sunday and had a wonderful time. They have a special tasting menu during happy hour that is 9 delicious courses for $120 for two people. We were not aware of this amazing deal but will definitely be back soon to enjoy again. We had the opportunity to sit at the sushi bar and watch as the extremely skilled chefs prepared our meal. We were celebrating our recent engagement and the chef made sure to throw in a few extra tasty treats. We loved the variety and delicious nature of the tasting and were able to add some nice additional bites to round out an amazing dinner. If you are in DFW and crazing the best Sushi look no further than Uchi Dallas!! read more

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The sushi here was unreal, melts in your mouth and to the point you want to keep ordering more. We went during happy hour and got the happy hour cocktails and they were great but ended up ordering most of the nigiri sushi on their regular dinner menu. The nigiri sushi were all fresh and seasoned perfectly (did not need any soy sauce or wasabi to dip). After eating here, it ruined eating sushi anywhere else. 10 out of 10 recommend!!! read more

we went for my birthday, and it was an incredible experience I chose to sat at the chef's table so I could see what all the chefs were doing. David was our chef. We didn't communicate much but I felt he had a pretty good read on what I enjoyed I chose the somakase (which is basically omakase for one person here). It was about 10ish dishes. Very nice experience. Everything felt clean and refreshing. They served almost every plate cold which is a big plus in my book. I love the tactile feel of it We also had the fried milk dessert which is probably my favorite dessert of all time. Every component works, and you get all sorts of flavors and textures that complement each other nicely. Nothing was too overpowering, and it wasn't too sweet of a dessert. I could see myself going back just for this dessert. A very unique and memorable dish! Even though we ordered a lot of food, we felt good. We felt full but not gross. Satisfied. Even after the dessert Our meal was about $200 which I thought was reasonably priced. Somakase was about $120 and other appetizers about $80 Overall, this is a great place for special occasions. Not for everyday eating (unless you have that kind of money) but go ahead and treat yourself here! Note - there is valet (free) so you don't have to worry about parking read more

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After having tried both Uchiko and Uchibā (Uchi sister restaurants) in Austin, we had to try Uchi in Dallas. It did not disappoint. We had the "somakase" which is a cool little option they have if you want to try multiple things but are worried that the chef's tasting may be too little or too much food but also don't really want to make decisions. Essentially the way it works is that your server will choose dishes for you based on your hunger level, budget, and preferences. You can do as many or as few as you'd like and if there is something you really like you can just ask for more of it. The service at the Uchi restaurants is always top notch and we love how everyone works together as one cohesive unit marking the service appear seamless from the delivery of the dishes to the clearing of plates and ensuring your beverages are always full. The food is timed perfectly so that the wait between courses is neither too long or too short. Empty plates are taken immediately after you have finished so that they are not sitting on the table for long periods of time. Service is smooth, efficient, and friendly and never seems cold or rushed. The food makes this one of our favorite restaurants to dine in as we always thoroughly enjoy our meals here. The food is based in Japanese cuisine with interesting twists and flavor combinations. Overall an excellent experience. Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Overall Value: 5/5 Total: 5/5 Price: $$$$ (prices vary based on what you order and how much you eat. We ate A LOT) $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person read more

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We came to Uchi after a long hiatus specifically because the Jasmine Cream dessert finally returned to the menu. One of the best restaurant desserts I've ever had--full stop. Silky jasmine custard, a bright cilantro granita that sounds wild but works perfectly as a palate reset, little bursts of compressed pineapple, and a delicate honey tuile tying everything together. It's the kind of dessert that makes you put your spoon down, look around, and quietly wish you didn't have to share. We've been spending most of our time at Uchiba and Uchiko lately, so it felt right to return to the mothership. Verdict: The happy hour menu did not miss--food and cocktails both hit another level, and service was above and beyond what we've had recently at the sister restaurants. Huge thanks to Jack, whose timing, attention, and easy style made the night feel special. Highlights (besides the incredible dessert!): --Blackberry Cosmo -- sabe straight, blackberry, orange. Bright, juicy, and dangerously easy to down. --Gyumaki Handroll -- wagyu short rib, jalapeño, Thai basil, pickled shallot, white chili aioli. Fat, heat, herb, crunch--handheld happiness. --Walu Walu -- oak-grilled escolar, candied citrus, ponzu, myoga. Smoke meets citrus in the most civilized way. --Green Bean -- herb aioli, goma shio, shiro dashi (on the happy menu for 5.5!). Elite-level snacking; the platter was mysteriously "self-emptying." Also loved: --Hama Mango -- mango, candied quinoa, apple aquachile (sweet + tart + texture = yes). --Namahotate -- dayboat scallop (cool, clean, and my wife's favorite). --Tomato Crudo -- heirloom tomato, balsamic tamari, Thai basil (summer on a plate). Michelin visited North Texas last year, but somehow overlooked Uchi. That wasn't just an oversight--it was a wrong turn. If nothing else, Uchi deserved a Bib Gourmand. Bottom line: Uchi is still the north star. We'll happily orbit. Be back soon! #Uchi #UchiDallas #DallasEats #DallasFoodie #DallasRestaurants #Sushi #HappyHourMenu #WaluWalu #Handroll #JasmineCream #BlackberryCosmo #DateNightDallas #ServiceMatters #MichelinGuide #bathboydrinks #bathboy read more

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I came here with very low expectations because Uchiko Plano was a very disappointing experience for me. But the original is obviously the tried and true; our experience here was very good and we enjoyed a lovely anniversary dinner, and showered by a lot of attention by the waitstaff. We felt very special :) Hats off to the exceptional service and friendly conversation from Louis/Luis behind the sushi bar, and his neighbor David. They were modest and not pushy but it was like they were our very chill friends who happened to put together some great sushi. They were the stars of the night, elevating our food that much more and recommending great dishes and perfect pairings. All, and I mean all, the restaurant staff demonstrated a lot of consideration for us guests and plenty of attentiveness without feeling like a stuffy over-the-top classy restaurant. This is a hard balance to strike and they did it very well. Akamutsu was so good we spent pretty much a whole bill just on that. Buttery soft texture with the perfect sear. Honorable mentions include the eggplant nasu nigiri with the perfect crispy edges, ama ebi shrimp, and umi masu (trout belly). This is not a sushi place for purists but the fish is fresh and the sauces and flavor pairings are interesting and fun; desserts are beautiful and delicious to boot. Easy to make a reservation and there's valet parking available. This is a great place to catch up with friends, special occasions, date night, and everything in between. read more

It took 30 minutes for our order to be taken on a Tuesday night, but once it was taken the food came out very quickly. I loved the swanky vibes inside, and the quality of the fish was undeniable. read more

Uchi Dallas - hama chili - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Still a great spot with some of the best sushi I've had in Dallas. Tried one of their desserts last night (it was passion fruit and something else, helpful I know) and it was amazing. Be prepared to spend a lil when you go here - but it's worth it, trust me. read more

Uchi Dallas - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Pricey. It must be a new standard to eat sushi without wasabi or soy sauce. When I asked for soy sauce, the waitress looked very confused and told me they had different kinds of soy sauce. I think I am going to stick with traditional sushi. read more

It was a special occasion, we decided to go out on a Monday evening to have a personal time together while also just having an early week kick off to festivities. Our waitress (her name escapes me) was passionate and attentive to our requests and the ambiance was more along the lines of 'Dallas' casual. What began to confuse me was the pace of food and the amount of times we spoke to our waitress. She was excellent but after awhile, it seemed as if she had gone elsewhere so we were just receiving dishes from less enthusiastic or passionate servers -- while they may not be viewed as pivotal to the experience, I believe that I shouldn't feel disconnected from the server, dish and restaurant. At a point I felt like I was waiting to leave as dishes piled up and there was no pacing. I believe the biggest crime was showing up on a Monday. At most I enjoyed the first half and as things began to trail together, I began to lose more and more interest - and I love food. read more

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Everyone deserves a night at Uchi at least once every couple of years!! Outstanding early birthday dinner this weekend. Our server Samantha was so knowledgeable, quick, and kind! We ordered so many different items both happy hour and not. By far the best brussel sprouts in Dallas! The avocado "sushi" is always a pleasant touch. And they offer all kinds of sashimi. The absolute star of the show is their gyutoro- a 72-hour wagyu short rib that will have you seeing fireworks. One bite and it is pure magical goodness!! My husband and I ordered it three different times in one sitting! Really loved the happy hour hot sake. Everything was a vibe. Special shoutout to all the team for a cute birthday card! I felt special. read more

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I was really looking forward to trying Uchi after seeing so many high reviews. I personally prefer sushi rolls over sashimi or nigiri, but I didn't take the time to check the menu thoroughly before going (that's on me). When I got there, I realized the menu is more focused on sashimi and nigiri, and they only had a few sushi roll options. I went ahead and ordered two rolls, which is usually enough for me, but sadly, both were disappointing. They were dry, lacked flavor, and just didn't hit the mark. Given the hype, I expected much better. read more

Uchi Dallas - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Ordered: Brussels Sprouts (~$10) Hama Chili (~$24): yellowtail, ponzu, thai chili, orange supreme Hot Rock (~$20): Westholme wagyu beef and ponzu Shag Roll (~$16): tempura roll with salmon and avocado Negitoro Toyosu Maki (~$18): fatty bluefin tuna, charred negi, and truffle oil Kinoko Nabe (~$22): seasonal mushroom, koshihikari rice, tentsuyu, and egg yolk Bluefin Akami Nigiri (~$15/piece): tuna loin Sake Toro Nigiri (~$6/piece): salmon belly Fried Milk ($14): vanilla custard, salted fudge, and toasted blondie Warm Banana Cake ($14): chicory, buckwheat, and white coffee ice cream Aya's take: First time in Dallas and had to dine at Uchi! Despite being a Wednesday after 8pm, we had to wait 45 mins for a table for 2 even though they didn't seem that busy. Most dishes here are small and meant for sharing but this turned out to be plenty of food for the two of us. The stand outs were The Brussels Sprouts, Hama Chili, and Hot Rock. All the sushi pieces were delicious; my favorite was the Negitoro Toyosu Maki roll which was extremely fresh and buttery with hints of truffle in every bite. The Kinoko Nabe could be skipped; it had a slight bitter taste and just didn't have a pleasant flavor/texture profile. Between the 2 desserts we got, the Fried Milk is the must try! The vanilla custard filling is unreal and so delectable. I'm a sucker for banana but the Warm Banana Cake didn't blow me away at all. All in all, Uchi offers an elevated Japanese dining experience and you'll leave feeling satisfied. read more

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Uchi Dallas... what a stunning restaurant, full of southern charm and incredible hospitality. My friend and I met up in Dallas for dinner and decided to try Uchi. We didn't have a reservation on a Monday night, but the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the host and offered seats at the bar with no wait at all. As soon as we sat down, our server and the sushi chef behind the bar (I think his name was David--apologies if I'm wrong!) welcomed us right away. He was funny, kind, and really took care of us. We went with the Omakase, and I'll be honest I was expecting to still be a little hungry afterward... but I left completely full and incredibly satisfied. Every dish was beautifully plated, expertly crafted, and absolutely delicious. The service was flawless from start to finish, and the atmosphere just made everything feel even more special. I'm heading back to Dallas in August, and Uchi is already at the top of my list. I seriously can't wait to return. Love you guys! read more

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Oh, how the mighty have fallen. I guess this is what happens when you become a chain restaurant.... For context, I've been to Uchi five times now, and last night made six. What brought me for the first time in over a year in was a $100 coupon in the mail, which should have been a big red flag. 1. We (two females) arrived for an 8 pm reservation at 7:45 pm and were told to wait, so we sat on the bench in the entry. A group of three men arrived shortly thereafter and said they were checking in for an 8 pm reservation. They were offered "bites from the chef" and escorted to their table as soon as they were finished. They literally never even sat down to wait. We waited several more minutes, and despite some extra (individually plated) "bites from the chef" still remaining at the host stand, there was no invitation for us to enjoy them. 2. Our first dish didn't arrive for about 20 minutes after we put the order in. Our waitress actually came over to apologize that the kitchen was "really backed up" tonight. She also added that she had directed the kitchen to course our dishes in a certain order, but she basically told us that might not happen. Sure enough, one of our hot dishes (wagyu daily special) didn't arrive until after they'd already brought out our first round of fish. 3. Oh and that first round of fish? It was the heavier/richer nigiri, like sake toro. A plating of lighter fish, like yellowtail, was brought out at the end of the meal. Completely backwards. The woman who brought the lighter fish carefully identified each one to me and advised me on the order in which to eat them. However, the man who dropped off the heavier/richer fish named them quickly, didn't bother to identify which was which, and immediately walked away without telling me what order to eat them in. 4. Let's go back to that wagyu daily special I mentioned. That was the wagyu tataki, $33.50 for what's essentially a thinly sliced single bite of meat. I'm fine with that if the slivers are worth the price, but they weren't. The meat was overcooked and was served with broccolini instead of bok choy. No explanation or apology for the substitution was ever given. 5. The machi cure ($23.50) was sloppily put together -- uneven cuts of fish, some huge chunks, some tiny slivers -- and was arranged so unevenly that we ended up having to compile our own bites by hand rather than simply grabbing the chips as instructed. 6. Food was taking so long to come out of the kitchen that multiple different people seated on the patio were frequently stepping indoors and looking around trying to find someone to ask about where their food was. (Our table was right in front of the entrance to the patio, so we frequently had people sort of weirdly standing next to us trying to find some help.) 7. The suzuki yaki ($20.50), a grilled striped bass, arrived with the instruction to "crack the skin with your fork." I dutifully tried and failed as the very-not-crisp, very-soggy skin caved inward and splayed the fish in half. It definitely had been sitting under a heat lamp for too long. 8. They don't have foie gras on the menu anymore. I'm not going to get into a debate about the ethics of foie gras here except to say that I've been told that at least one US producer (Hudson Valley Foie Gras) is known for their humane treatment of the ducks (free-range, hand-fed, NOT force-fed). But, do your own research and make your own decisions there. I'm just here to let you know that foie gras is off the menu, and I'm a little sad about it. 9. Usually when I'm eating at Uchi with just one other person and order the Fried Milk ($14), the person taking my order asks if we want to add an extra milk ball since there are only three (because of course there are only three). We didn't get asked that this time, and I forgot to mention it, so then we had to sadly decide who got the third milk ball (they can't be shared because it's liquid inside). But that's arguably not the worst part, which is that it was served without the advertised toasted blondie. It arrived instead on a small pile of chocolate that had the texture of pot-de-creme. The flavors were just...boring. 10. The fish quality just wasn't nearly as good as it has been on previous visits, which I would attribute to a particular change. If you listen carefully, you'll hear the waitstaff describe the toyosu selection -- which used to be flown in daily from Japan -- as their "weekly" selection. (#tariffs!) So they're no longer getting fresh fish daily. In fact, you might be eating fish that's a week old. OVERALL: I get that times are hard, especially for a business built on offering daily fresh fish from Japan. But the quality has suffered GREATLY with weekly fish deliveries. Furthermore, the kitchen has become a disorganized mess -- numerous menu substitutions, with no heads-up and no apology, and sending courses wildly out of order. All of this is frankly unacceptable when you're paying these prices. Sayōnara, Uchi. read more

This is the third Uchi location I've been to, and the least impressed I've been. The ambiance is that of a date night spot, similar to the other locations. The difference is organization and speed. We ordered several rolls and nigiri, and twice an order was forgotten. We would also be waiting 10-15 minutes in between rolls. The restaurant wasn't packed so I was confused as to why the service was so slow. The flavor was of course amazing, but I wouldn't come back with a date because of how slow and disorganized the food service was. I didn't have that problem in Denver nor Scottsdale, so I know it can be better. The portions also felt smaller than I remember. I don't know if it was tariffs, but I was very underwhelmed. read more

Went here for happy hour last week. I eat out as a solo dinner a lot and they made me feel incredibly welcome. I sat at the sushi bar and the sushi chef was awesome Anne made great recommendations. It was beautiful inside and overall just a great experience. read more

Uchi has officially fallen off, I'll say it. Uchi/uchiba/uchiko used to be my absolute favorite spot to celebrate. Their happy hour was my ride or die. I've been going since living in Austin This Dallas location, as you can see from some recent reviews as well, is so hit or miss. To quote another reviewer "overrated, overhyped". Is this just what happens to chains? This recent encounter was a huge miss for me. Management didn't even come to apologize The food overall was ok. Everything did not taste as good as it used to. The once crunchy karaage was soggy... they desperately need to go back to the original dish where they plated the karaage instead of putting it in a box. What's amazing about karaage is the crunch and that was completely missing. The Brussels, which once blew my mind with that fish sauce caramel, was just so sweet and salty in an unbalanced way. The rest of the dishes were ok as well. Nothing really was special. What really upset me was the clay pot mushroom rice dish- kinoko nabe. As I was eating the dish there was sand like material, and I thought at first ok maybe that's just the crunchy, crispy rice bits. Then I felt a really hard bite, crunched down on my tooth and saw something that looked like a pebble. I was like ok what's this and tried to move on. A few bites later there are multiple little pebbles in the food, I wish I took a picture of all of them...the waiter wanted to take them back to see what was going on. Apparently he told me the prep chef forgot to cut the ends of the mushroom the day before? Also why were ends of the mushroom hard as rock? Honestly they looked like pebbles...And why did the chef not notice that before throwing it into the dish? Honestly so frustrating writing this review thinking about how I consumed what was probably dirt from the mushroom. They remade our dish and didn't charge us, but it still just made no sense. I feel like a restaurant charging so much should have trained prep staff and chef to catch errors like this! These things do happens, but when you're paying for a more fine dining experience, that Uchi claims to offer, this really shouldn't happen and not with the extent of non edible ingredients found in the dish...save your hard earn money! Dallas restaurant scene has far better options. The only redeeming grace is their fried milk dish- 5/5 but maybe avoid this location and try the other ones. The service was also mediocre and slow. We saw other staff come around more consistently than our main waiter. TLDR: Uchi is not what it used to be. Dine with caution here. Be ok potentially eating dirt and rocks in your food read more

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