If you've got Japanese fare on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest Dallas eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Japanese food.
Nori Handroll Bar
2814 Elm St., Northeast Dallas
Nori Handroll Bar is a sushi bar, offering tapas and more.
The menu offers a la carte handrolls and izakaya small plates alongside dessert and drink options. You'll see handrolls like the Negitoro (fatty tuna and scallion), the Ebi Katsu (panko shrimp and ginger dressing) and the Negihama (yellowtail, scallion and crushed sesame).
Small plates include takoyaki (octopus dumplings) and salmon sashimi with truffle ponzu, micro cilantro, roasted garlic, ara shio and black pepper.
With a five-star Yelp rating out of five reviews, Nori Handroll Bar has been getting positive attention.
Rew B., who reviewed the eatery on Sept. 24, wrote, "The handrolls here have a lot of care and simple flavors to them. The izakaya tapas options are extremely tasty as well. It's nice to finally have a fast-casual place that serves this kind of quality food."
Yelper Mark S. added, "The food here is great. Everything they use there is very high quality and fresh. You can literally taste the difference."
The new restaurant has yet to post its hours online.
SushiFork
5600 SMU Blvd., M Streets
SushiFork comes to Dallas by way of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and offers a twist on the traditional sushi bar, allowing patrons to get creative and build their own customized rolls.
If you choose to build a roll, you start with a protein (such as tempura salmon, chicken, tofu or eel), add your fillings (like cucumber, avocado or cream cheese) and finish it off with toppings. Prebuilt sushi rolls are also available if you'd rather not experiment.
SushiFork's current Yelp rating of four stars out of 34 reviews indicates that the sushi bar is a hit with local diners.
Joshua L., who reviewed it on Oct. 2, wrote, "This place is amazing. Super fast sushi and it's delicious. Come try the Hot Mess and have your mind blown! Everything has the taste and feel of quality made by quality chefs."
Kady L. noted, "It's like fast food for sushi. You just order at the register and seat yourself anywhere. Everything is pretty much self serve after that. You can either order from a set menu or make your own. There are even vegan options."
SushiFork is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Izakaya RoMan
3211 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite C, Oak Lawn
Izakaya RoMan is a laid-back izakaya that serves up Japanese fare, including sushi rolls, sashimi and yakitori skewers, as well as sake offerings.
On the menu, look for options like the Okonomoyaki (octopus, squid, dried shrimp, cabbage, scallions, powdered seaweed, kiwpie mayo and okonomi sauce), the Agedashi Tofu (fried tofu, bonito flakes, scallions and grated ginger) and the Kushi Katsu (breaded pork loin and onions on skewers with tonkatsu sauce). (See the full menu here.)
Izakaya RoMan currently holds four stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Josh S., who reviewed it on July 23, said, "It is rare to find a restaurant that can serve a good sushi menu as well as a traditional Asian menu without [either] one losing its personality. Izakaya RoMan pulls it off impressively."
Eric B. added, "Service was on point! Server was always attentive and explained the menu to us since it was our first visit to the restaurant. Food came out fast and hot; I would recommend the chicken skin and tempura udon."
Izakaya RoMan is open from 3–10 p.m. on Monday, 3–11 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 3 p.m.–midnight on Friday, 5 p.m.–midnight on Saturday, and 5–10 p.m. on Sunday.
