Dallas' Design District is lining up a splashy new tenant: Wakuda, the Japanese restaurant from chef Tetsuya Wakuda and restaurateur John Kunkel's 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, is set to land in the neighborhood in fall 2027. The Dallas location is expected to stretch across nearly 10,000 square feet and will mix sushi with wagyu and live-fire grilling, with a focus on yakiniku-style cuts and shareable steaks.
Speaking with The Dallas Morning News, 50 Eggs founder John Kunkel said the group's goal is to deliver Michelin-level quality in an approachable, fun atmosphere and that they want to embrace Dallas and the steakhouse. According to the paper, Dallas will be the third Wakuda worldwide, following the original in Singapore and the second location in Las Vegas. Kunkel added that sushi will remain a significant portion of the menu while the team leans into live-fire proteins.
Las Vegas Menu Hints At Dallas Price Point
The Wakuda Las Vegas lineup offers a preview of what Dallas diners might encounter, with sushi and nigiri alongside charcoal-grilled yakimono and an array of Australian, American and Japanese wagyu. In Las Vegas, a 32‑ounce "Sher Full Blood Wagyu Porterhouse" clocks in at $275, a signal that big, shareable, high-end cuts could be a centerpiece in Dallas as well. Across the brand, menus blend omakase-style experiences with larger plates, positioning the Dallas outpost to act as both a destination sushi counter and a neighborhood-friendly steak spot.
How Wakuda And 50 Eggs Teamed Up
Wakuda was created as a collaboration between two‑Michelin‑star chef Tetsuya Wakuda and 50 Eggs, debuting at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands before expanding to The Venetian in Las Vegas. A 2022 announcement laid out how the partnership would work, per PR Newswire, while the broader global rollout is detailed by 50 Eggs Hospitality Group. The setup gives 50 Eggs the operational muscle to scale Wakuda as a large, chef-driven destination in Dallas.
What It Means For Dallas Diners
50 Eggs already runs concepts in Dallas and has worked on elevated game-day offerings at the American Airlines Center, giving the company a local base to support such a big new project. As reported by CraveDFW, the Mavericks have tapped brands including Wakuda for VIP activations and special events. If the group can pull off both serious sushi and serious steak, the Design District location could quickly turn into a magnet for locals and out-of-towners.
The Dallas project is still in its early stages. Kunkel told The Dallas Morning News that more specifics on design, the menu and reservation details will roll out as construction moves toward a planned fall 2027 opening. For now, the existing Las Vegas and Singapore locations offer the clearest glimpse of what Dallas diners can expect, while local permits and hiring activity will be the next signs that the buildout is ramping up.
