If you’re looking for a Michelin style omakase in Dallas, this restaurant should be in your consideration. I stumbled upon this place on reddit and am glad I did.
The dinner consisted of 17 courses and was relatively interactive. Chef Jimmy did a great job at descriptions for each item and injected humor to diffuse the pretentiousness that can sometimes accompany fine dining.
You could truly see the chefs’ passion shine through while they prepared the dishes.
The only reason I am not giving this place 5 stars is because, I wasn’t truly blown away. Simply having top-tier quality fish isn’t enough to set yourself apart anymore. I fully acknowledge this is easy for a reviewer like myself to say, yet difficult for establishments to follow through on.
All-in-all, still a fantastic experience.
Zoe Castaneda
Tried out their new vegetarian omakase and it was a showcase of dedication and love for their craft. The experience and service was amazing, it felt like we were transported out of Dallas into someone’s humble home. Each course was unique and a fun take on what vegetarian food can be. We were introduced to new textures and pulled out of our comfort zone from time to time- the ability to experiment with food is something you don't see done well in Dallas. This was beyond our expectations.
We left feeling full and talked about every dish on the drive home (Chef Pedro you rocked!). Amazing night thanks to this team.
Vinod Panicker
Incredible atmosphere and cuisine. My favorite omakase in the city. Differing menus and styles every visit that veer away from traditional sushi and offer fusion and fun in every bite!
Andrew Novick
Came here with my best friend and his wife for his birthday! Chef Jessie never stop believing in yourself you have an art and it shows. Felt honored to get to dine at your restaurant and will be back, one of the best experiences I’ve ever been a part of.
YOUTHOLOGY BIOMED
Jimmy and his staff were wonderful. They made our special night even more special. We came from Ohio to eat at his restaurant and we were not disappointed. Highly recommend and don't pass up!
Regina Sada
Such a unique and good experience. I visited here with my boyfriend and this restaurant is five stars all around. At the start, we got either green tea or wine as you wait for your group/ seating. You enter and everyone greets you, which immediately makes you smile. Then, you commence the omakase experience. My favorite was a nigiri with truffle infused caviar, and I got the side of caviar also (highly recommend). Will definitely return.
Morghen Day
Amazing food and experience! This was delicious
Katy Le
This is my first time try omakase. It was amazing experience. The food is great ! Chef Jimmy was fun and focused, but approachable.
JRR Tokens
Definitely the best meal I've ever had. Worth the wait and totally worth the price given how much food you get (20 course meal) and the high quality ingrediants straight from Japan. If you are lucky enough to book a reservation, don't be a fool and sell it on the aftermarket. Save that for yourself! You won't regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Lee and Amy Goldberg
We had Chef Nick and he was terrific! He explained what was in each course and made jokes along the way. He also put up with my 100 questions during the meal haha. The waitstaff was amazing and very tentative! They were friendly and professional, quick to clear away empty dishes and glasses, shared additional information about the courses, sake, and wine, and never let my water glass get empty. Also, the food was exquisite, of course! This was likely the best meal we ever had! It rivals the Omakase we had in New York. We will definitely be back!
Remarkable. Don’t even want to spoil it- Just book the reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Masa Kanayama
This is omakase place with arranged style from pure edomae (for example, caviar is put on toro sushi, truffle put on uni which i declined toppings). Shari was OK to good. Red vinegar and amount of rice and textures are good. Among Nigiri, madai and saba were excellent. Other nigiris are average. Tuna is from Spain which is farm raised, which tasted farm-particular oiliness. I do much prefer wild caught tuna either from Japan (Ohma) or Boston. Chswanmushi was good, but seabass grilled fish was not matches with the rest of sushi and just OK. Edomae sushi is not presentation, but edomae taste is in its spirit . Shari here was missing in this spirit. The service here was excellent. And very super friendly, funny sushi chefs. So Enjoyable experiences. Overall it was a good dinner, but I had higher expectations of edomae level, so in that respect it was disappointment. But I will come back here again next time I visit Dallas (this place is much better than other omakase places in Dallas like Yujo). My suggestion is to have more hikarimono and awabi/akagai, wild caught tuna from Japan, simple appetizer,
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mackerel
Alexander Choi
Believe the hype. This is a world class level. A true modern twist to the game while preserving the essence of sushi. I enjoy new concepts personally. OG can be great but a lot more personality and flare can be found at Shoyo.
Great environment. Omakases can drag out and be boring sometimes, but Shoyo understands how to keep it fun and lively. I compare it to like going to a magic show with amazing food. Twists and turns along the way to keep us entertained and energized.
Loved Jimmy. Great charisma and a real expert on sushi. We wanted to go again right away
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alissa T
Finally got a lunch seating at the famous Shoyo! From start to finish, everything was perfectly curated and one of the best omakase experiences in Dallas! Chef Jimmy was so fun, and educated us of every serving. 10/10 would recommend!
If you’re looking for a Michelin style omakase in Dallas, this restaurant should be in your consideration. I stumbled upon this place on reddit and am glad I did.
The dinner consisted of 17 courses and was relatively interactive. Chef Jimmy did a great job at descriptions for each item and injected humor to diffuse the pretentiousness that can sometimes accompany fine dining.
You could truly see the chefs’ passion shine through while they prepared the dishes.
The only reason I am not giving this place 5 stars is because, I wasn’t truly blown away. Simply having top-tier quality fish isn’t enough to set yourself apart anymore. I fully acknowledge this is easy for a reviewer like myself to say, yet difficult for establishments to follow through on.
All-in-all, still a fantastic experience.
Tried out their new vegetarian omakase and it was a showcase of dedication and love for their craft. The experience and service was amazing, it felt like we were transported out of Dallas into someone’s humble home. Each course was unique and a fun take on what vegetarian food can be. We were introduced to new textures and pulled out of our comfort zone from time to time- the ability to experiment with food is something you don't see done well in Dallas. This was beyond our expectations.
We left feeling full and talked about every dish on the drive home (Chef Pedro you rocked!). Amazing night thanks to this team.
Incredible atmosphere and cuisine. My favorite omakase in the city. Differing menus and styles every visit that veer away from traditional sushi and offer fusion and fun in every bite!
Came here with my best friend and his wife for his birthday! Chef Jessie never stop believing in yourself you have an art and it shows. Felt honored to get to dine at your restaurant and will be back, one of the best experiences I’ve ever been a part of.
Jimmy and his staff were wonderful. They made our special night even more special. We came from Ohio to eat at his restaurant and we were not disappointed. Highly recommend and don't pass up!
Such a unique and good experience. I visited here with my boyfriend and this restaurant is five stars all around. At the start, we got either green tea or wine as you wait for your group/ seating. You enter and everyone greets you, which immediately makes you smile. Then, you commence the omakase experience. My favorite was a nigiri with truffle infused caviar, and I got the side of caviar also (highly recommend). Will definitely return.
Amazing food and experience! This was delicious
This is my first time try omakase. It was amazing experience. The food is great ! Chef Jimmy was fun and focused, but approachable.
Definitely the best meal I've ever had. Worth the wait and totally worth the price given how much food you get (20 course meal) and the high quality ingrediants straight from Japan. If you are lucky enough to book a reservation, don't be a fool and sell it on the aftermarket. Save that for yourself! You won't regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
We had Chef Nick and he was terrific! He explained what was in each course and made jokes along the way. He also put up with my 100 questions during the meal haha. The waitstaff was amazing and very tentative! They were friendly and professional, quick to clear away empty dishes and glasses, shared additional information about the courses, sake, and wine, and never let my water glass get empty. Also, the food was exquisite, of course! This was likely the best meal we ever had! It rivals the Omakase we had in New York. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar, Sashimi
Remarkable. Don’t even want to spoil it- Just book the reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is omakase place with arranged style from pure edomae (for example, caviar is put on toro sushi, truffle put on uni which i declined toppings). Shari was OK to good. Red vinegar and amount of rice and textures are good. Among Nigiri, madai and saba were excellent. Other nigiris are average. Tuna is from Spain which is farm raised, which tasted farm-particular oiliness. I do much prefer wild caught tuna either from Japan (Ohma) or Boston. Chswanmushi was good, but seabass grilled fish was not matches with the rest of sushi and just OK. Edomae sushi is not presentation, but edomae taste is in its spirit . Shari here was missing in this spirit. The service here was excellent. And very super friendly, funny sushi chefs. So Enjoyable experiences. Overall it was a good dinner, but I had higher expectations of edomae level, so in that respect it was disappointment. But I will come back here again next time I visit Dallas (this place is much better than other omakase places in Dallas like Yujo). My suggestion is to have more hikarimono and awabi/akagai, wild caught tuna from Japan, simple appetizer,
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mackerel
Believe the hype. This is a world class level. A true modern twist to the game while preserving the essence of sushi. I enjoy new concepts personally. OG can be great but a lot more personality and flare can be found at Shoyo.
Great environment. Omakases can drag out and be boring sometimes, but Shoyo understands how to keep it fun and lively. I compare it to like going to a magic show with amazing food. Twists and turns along the way to keep us entertained and energized.
Loved Jimmy. Great charisma and a real expert on sushi. We wanted to go again right away
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally got a lunch seating at the famous Shoyo! From start to finish, everything was perfectly curated and one of the best omakase experiences in Dallas! Chef Jimmy was so fun, and educated us of every serving. 10/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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