Namo restaurant exceeded our expectations from the moment we stepped through the door. Speaking of the door, it was truly spectacular, setting the tone for an unforgettable dining experience. But the excellence didn't stop there.Our waiter, Jay, was nothing short of incredible. He not only took care of our every need but also went above and beyond in explaining the menu, ensuring we made the most out of our dining choices. His knowledge and passion for the cuisine truly enhanced our meal.From start to finish, every aspect of our visit was flawless, leaving us eagerly anticipating our next visit. Namo has undoubtedly earned a spot on our list of favorite dining spots, and we can't wait to return for another amazing time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Dylan Oller
This was my 4th time eating at Namo and each time I am even more mindblown. The chefs are great with recommendations to the point where I seriously doubt that there is anything here that I could possibly dislike.One note is that I'd recommend just ordering what you want instead of a fixed menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
H B
Stylish restaurant, good service, and clearly high quality ingredients, BUT, the temperature of the rice was way off, as was the amount of (presumably) red vinegar in it. All the nigiri tasted predominantly sour and vinegary, destroying the subtlety of the fish. It was staggering to me how obvious it was. My co-diner took one bite and determined it was unbalanced and sour. Nigiri after nigiri, had the same problem. The makimono had the same problem. Also, I dont think rice should be visibly steaming hot when being shaped. Edomae sushi uses a different vinegar and rice, but tradition doesn't trump taste, because we aren't in Tokyo in the year 1820. Sashimi ranged from good to great. Size of cuts across the board felt smallish, and disproportionately expensive. A la carte meal for two was over $400, and we went and ate a second dinner at Malai Kitchen. Kaz and his team are clearly skilled, but I wonder if they'll be customer-focused enough to evaluate their product and feedback about it. I left feeling like I'd eaten $200 worth of overly vinegared, sour, warm rice, and that left a literal bad taste in my mouth. Unfortunately, I find it hard to recommend Namo for those reasons, and will continue eating at Uchi and maybe Tatsuya for their tasty, balanced product. Disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Francisco Ugalde
Atmosphere: The seats are uncomfortable and it’s loud.Food:Overall the quality of the sushi was disappointing. We ordered one of the most expensive things on the menu (chef’s choice $550 total) and we left unsatisfied.Firstly, the soy sauce which was house made had an off taste. Wagyu was the last food item on the menu and it was absolutely terrible. It came out like a little beef patty, botched with a cheap tasting teriyaki sauce. We were still hungry after so we ordered the spicy tuna roll which was also Terrible- it was drenched in mayo which made it taste way too buttery and the tuna was black. Which is a sign that the fish is not that fresh.The one positive element of the restaurant was the quality of the service, very fast. If the quality of the food could match the service it would be a better restaurant.One of the worst sushi experiences I’ve ever had, will never come back.
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jessica Kelly
Fabulous, cozy, amazing sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alissa T
Super cute patio seating area! Along with great service, amazing sushi selection, high quality, fresh, and very tasteful! Did the $75 lunch tasting, and everything was perfectly curated. My favorite was the Katsuo sashimi. My server said something about that they pickle their own ginger, and ginger was so so good! 10/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Sushi, Namo Omakase, Hamachi Kosho, Sake New Style
Andrew Harris
The best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Sake New Style, Wagyu
James Paulsen
This style of sushi is known as "Edo-mae Sushi." "Edo" refers to the former name of Tokyo during the Samurai era, and "mae" means "in front of." Originally, sushi was a very local food like tacos from a food truck in the past.In ancient Tokyo, people would get fresh seafood from Tokyo Bay and season it by themselves to preserve the freshness and flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Mochi, Sushi, Namo Omakase, Sake New Style, Tuna, Hand Rolls
Abdiel Gonzalez
Best sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
W Dixon
Exceptional in every way. Since I live in SF, I tend not to seek out sushi when I travel to Dallas but decided to check this place out. And I’m glad I did. Traditional in one sense but creative in another, attention to detail, super fresh ingredients, great service. Highly recommend. And sorry the lack of photos, I was too into the experience.
TLDR: phenomenal, worth every penny.The long story is as follows!We decided on an early dinner on the patio as the weather was phenomenal. The restaurant is nestled in between a couple stores however the patio is secluded with some privacy fencing that both hides you from the outside but allows in enough light and viewing to be a great experience. The spot itself is small in size and reservations are definitely going to be important. I would recommend grabbing a spot at the sushi bar if possible as the interior is phenomenaly decorated and smells amazing. After a detailed explanation of the menu by our server we started with the tuna tasting. Each slice was presented in a different and delicious way. The slices are presented devoid of wasabi or soy sauce but are served with a side of each. A slight injection of wasabi infused soy elevated the experience to another level. We moved on to the uni tasting which was again another recommendation from our server that did not disappoint. The dish came with two different types of uni. Both creamy and velvety in texture, one was slightly saltier while the other sweeter. A bowl of seaweed to wrap it up in and some soy sauce and wasabi came with the uni. Again nothing short of excellent. We finished with the sake new style, per our server recommendation again. The roll came out served already sufficiently coated in wasabi and soy sauce making it a simple grab and enjoy experience. The crunchiness of the salmon skin brought a unique experience to each bite. We will definitely be returning for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Traci Williams
The freshest fish I've had in Dallas. We sat on the patio but will return to sit at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Tuna
Maya Modi
Namo is the BEST sushi and omakase spot in Dallas and I’ve tried them all. Namo rivals Tatsu in freshness and tradition but exceeds expectations in balancing with flavor profiles.Don’t skip the oysters!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting Tuna Tasting, Namo Omakase
Tristan Pulido
Best sushi I’ve EVER had. I’ve been to every single sushi spot in Dallas and nothing else compares. Every single bite is extremely fresh and the flavors they use are incredibly unique. Don’t go anywhere else. I’ve been here about 5 times now and won’t go anywhere else for sushi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Hand Rolls
Melanie Gunchick
The small, intimate restaurant is wonderful to walk into with all of the indoor seating surrounding the sushi bar.The dishes are even better! They carefully made in front of you and taste incredible, with delicious, fresh ingredients.Staff is attentive without hovering.Very impressed and absolutely would recommend to anyone looking for a special date night spot or just wanting to treat yourself!
Namo restaurant exceeded our expectations from the moment we stepped through the door. Speaking of the door, it was truly spectacular, setting the tone for an unforgettable dining experience. But the excellence didn't stop there.Our waiter, Jay, was nothing short of incredible. He not only took care of our every need but also went above and beyond in explaining the menu, ensuring we made the most out of our dining choices. His knowledge and passion for the cuisine truly enhanced our meal.From start to finish, every aspect of our visit was flawless, leaving us eagerly anticipating our next visit. Namo has undoubtedly earned a spot on our list of favorite dining spots, and we can't wait to return for another amazing time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
This was my 4th time eating at Namo and each time I am even more mindblown. The chefs are great with recommendations to the point where I seriously doubt that there is anything here that I could possibly dislike.One note is that I'd recommend just ordering what you want instead of a fixed menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Stylish restaurant, good service, and clearly high quality ingredients, BUT, the temperature of the rice was way off, as was the amount of (presumably) red vinegar in it. All the nigiri tasted predominantly sour and vinegary, destroying the subtlety of the fish. It was staggering to me how obvious it was. My co-diner took one bite and determined it was unbalanced and sour. Nigiri after nigiri, had the same problem. The makimono had the same problem. Also, I dont think rice should be visibly steaming hot when being shaped. Edomae sushi uses a different vinegar and rice, but tradition doesn't trump taste, because we aren't in Tokyo in the year 1820. Sashimi ranged from good to great. Size of cuts across the board felt smallish, and disproportionately expensive. A la carte meal for two was over $400, and we went and ate a second dinner at Malai Kitchen. Kaz and his team are clearly skilled, but I wonder if they'll be customer-focused enough to evaluate their product and feedback about it. I left feeling like I'd eaten $200 worth of overly vinegared, sour, warm rice, and that left a literal bad taste in my mouth. Unfortunately, I find it hard to recommend Namo for those reasons, and will continue eating at Uchi and maybe Tatsuya for their tasty, balanced product. Disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: The seats are uncomfortable and it’s loud.Food:Overall the quality of the sushi was disappointing. We ordered one of the most expensive things on the menu (chef’s choice $550 total) and we left unsatisfied.Firstly, the soy sauce which was house made had an off taste. Wagyu was the last food item on the menu and it was absolutely terrible. It came out like a little beef patty, botched with a cheap tasting teriyaki sauce. We were still hungry after so we ordered the spicy tuna roll which was also Terrible- it was drenched in mayo which made it taste way too buttery and the tuna was black. Which is a sign that the fish is not that fresh.The one positive element of the restaurant was the quality of the service, very fast. If the quality of the food could match the service it would be a better restaurant.One of the worst sushi experiences I’ve ever had, will never come back.
Food: 1
Service: 5
Fabulous, cozy, amazing sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super cute patio seating area! Along with great service, amazing sushi selection, high quality, fresh, and very tasteful! Did the $75 lunch tasting, and everything was perfectly curated. My favorite was the Katsuo sashimi. My server said something about that they pickle their own ginger, and ginger was so so good! 10/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Sushi, Namo Omakase, Hamachi Kosho, Sake New Style
The best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Sake New Style, Wagyu
This style of sushi is known as "Edo-mae Sushi." "Edo" refers to the former name of Tokyo during the Samurai era, and "mae" means "in front of." Originally, sushi was a very local food like tacos from a food truck in the past.In ancient Tokyo, people would get fresh seafood from Tokyo Bay and season it by themselves to preserve the freshness and flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Mochi, Sushi, Namo Omakase, Sake New Style, Tuna, Hand Rolls
Best sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional in every way. Since I live in SF, I tend not to seek out sushi when I travel to Dallas but decided to check this place out. And I’m glad I did. Traditional in one sense but creative in another, attention to detail, super fresh ingredients, great service. Highly recommend. And sorry the lack of photos, I was too into the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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TLDR: phenomenal, worth every penny.The long story is as follows!We decided on an early dinner on the patio as the weather was phenomenal. The restaurant is nestled in between a couple stores however the patio is secluded with some privacy fencing that both hides you from the outside but allows in enough light and viewing to be a great experience. The spot itself is small in size and reservations are definitely going to be important. I would recommend grabbing a spot at the sushi bar if possible as the interior is phenomenaly decorated and smells amazing. After a detailed explanation of the menu by our server we started with the tuna tasting. Each slice was presented in a different and delicious way. The slices are presented devoid of wasabi or soy sauce but are served with a side of each. A slight injection of wasabi infused soy elevated the experience to another level. We moved on to the uni tasting which was again another recommendation from our server that did not disappoint. The dish came with two different types of uni. Both creamy and velvety in texture, one was slightly saltier while the other sweeter. A bowl of seaweed to wrap it up in and some soy sauce and wasabi came with the uni. Again nothing short of excellent. We finished with the sake new style, per our server recommendation again. The roll came out served already sufficiently coated in wasabi and soy sauce making it a simple grab and enjoy experience. The crunchiness of the salmon skin brought a unique experience to each bite. We will definitely be returning for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The freshest fish I've had in Dallas. We sat on the patio but will return to sit at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Tuna
Namo is the BEST sushi and omakase spot in Dallas and I’ve tried them all. Namo rivals Tatsu in freshness and tradition but exceeds expectations in balancing with flavor profiles.Don’t skip the oysters!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting Tuna Tasting, Namo Omakase
Best sushi I’ve EVER had. I’ve been to every single sushi spot in Dallas and nothing else compares. Every single bite is extremely fresh and the flavors they use are incredibly unique. Don’t go anywhere else. I’ve been here about 5 times now and won’t go anywhere else for sushi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Hand Rolls
The small, intimate restaurant is wonderful to walk into with all of the indoor seating surrounding the sushi bar.The dishes are even better! They carefully made in front of you and taste incredible, with delicious, fresh ingredients.Staff is attentive without hovering.Very impressed and absolutely would recommend to anyone looking for a special date night spot or just wanting to treat yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Sushi, Edamame, Wagyu