There’s a lot of flash on the menu at Michelin-star winner Akra Back, and that makes it one of the most fun sushi experiences in the Metroplex. In addition to trying the traditional sushi, don’t miss Back’s tuna pizza and the AB Tacos with tuna tar tar. If you’re unsure what to order, the mystery box is a fun experience. 

A Carrollton strip mall hides this hidden gem destination for inexpensive, fresh fish. The chopped bay scallop rolls never disappoint. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside, which is no surprise since Kadan means “flower bed” in Japanese.

Since 1984, Mr. Sushi has been serving excellent sushi rolls, banging on its big gong, and singing a unique rendition of the Happy Birthday song night after night in Addison. A fan favorite is the restaurant’s Green Mussel Dynamite: green mussels tossed in a spicy sauce, then baked and served in the shell with a squeeze of lemon.

Small seatings and exclusivity seem to be the latest trend in Dallas sushi. Shoyo, which is tucked away on Lowest Greenville, offers just that. It offers a tasting menu only at $175 per person — and with a limited 12-person seating, it’s not easy to get in. The meal itself changes based on availability, seasonality, and the whims of a crew of Nobu-trained chefs. 

Lakewood’s favorite Sasa Sushi is always packed with East Dallasites enjoying date night. For lunch and dinner, choose from a solid selection of creative sushi rolls, and add an order of the edamame ricotta dumplings with truffle oil.

This chic Uptown sushi bar is a favorite among neighborhood regulars, thanks to its always-fresh fish and creative preparations. The small dining room appeals to date night diners enjoying sushi, sashimi, and high-quality rolls.

This Austin export, known for its inventive dishes and seriously quality fish, has become a beloved part of Dallas’s sushi scene. The happy hour here is notoriously good, with foie gras and hamachi nigiri priced under $10. For those who arrive during dinner, the chef tastings, both vegetarian and omnivore-friendly, are worth a splurge. 

Tatsu Dallas is among the city’s most challenging to get reservations at the moment. This 10-seat omakase sushi spot in Deep Ellum has only two daily seatings. Sushi chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi serves edomae-style sushi, a technique from the time before refrigeration existed, with a focus on using sustainable fish.