Kinzo — Attraction in Tokyo

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing an amazing omakase at this sushi restaurant, and from the moment we were served the starter Santenmori, we knew we were in for a treat. The assortment of fresh sashimi and appetizers was beautifully presented and set the tone for the rest of the meal.

As we progressed through the meal, we were treated to some of the most delicious sushi I have ever tasted. The Rainbow Fish was an absolute standout, with its delicate texture and subtle flavor. The Otoro was another favorite, with its melt-in-your-mouth richness and buttery flavor. And let's not forget the Japanese Barracuda, which was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor.

The simple yet perfect Japanese whiskey highball was a wonderful neutral palate cleanser that allowed the flavors of the fish to shine, while also providing a subtle flavor that elevated the overall experience. The drink was made with a Japanese whiskey that had a smooth and delicate flavor profile, and was mixed with a precise ratio of soda water. The result was a refreshing and effervescent drink that did not overpower the delicate flavors of the sushi, but rather enhanced them. The whiskey's subtle notes of vanilla and oak added a depth of flavor to each bite, and the carbonation of the soda water helped to cleanse the palate and prepare it for the next course.

But what really made this dining experience special was Leo, the chef/owner of the restaurant. His passion for sushi and dedication to his craft was evident in every dish we were served. He took the time to explain each dish beautifully, telling us about the origin of the ingredients and how they were prepared. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more special.

Overall, this sushi restaurant is a must-visit for any sushi lover. The quality of the ingredients, the skill of the chef, and the dedication to excellence are simply unparalleled. The omakase is a culinary journey that you won't soon forget. I can't wait to return and savor more of Leo's...

It feels wrong rating this place so low when my original rating is a 3.75. Unfortunately, yelp doesn’t allow decimal point rating.

Kinzo undeniably serves good fish. Unfortunately, the preparation of the sushi leaves somewhat more to be desired. I feel particularly bad for the place because the quality of the fish definitely was in line with other great sushi places we’ve been to. The environment for top tier sushi in the DFW area is just very difficult. Simply having good fish doesn’t cut it anymore. Preparation does.

Here’s what we got:

Mini omakase: [ ] Toro tartare: fresh and very balanced. Served in a beautiful bowl on a plate of ice [ ] Santemori: yellow tail with gooseberry and raisin , oyster - absolutely delicious. So flavorful with the ponzu sauce, salmon - was alright. Felt it was too sweet for my liking. (left to right) [ ] Sea bream madai nigiri: had a mint leaf in the nigiri that took away from the madai, ruining the balance. [ ] Shimaaji (striped jack): slightly citrusy. Liked more than madai [ ] Blue fine tuna: classic tuna that was the definition of good fish. [ ] Chinmedai: house special: not the biggest fan. Primary flavors: wasabi and slight miso glaze [ ] Ocean trout: best out of all the nigiri, but still nothing compared to other sushi restaurants [ ] Snow crab temaki [ ] Kamasu: barracuda - we ordered this separately, because we saw chef Jin making it with chilli oil. Unfortunately, when we had the nigiri, we couldn’t taste the chilli oil at all.

An astute observation my wife had: most of the toppings or enhancements were under the fish and above the bed of rice. Unlike other places where the enhancements are on top of the fish.

All-in-all, we wouldn’t come back here for sashimi or nigiri, but would visit to try their hot plates which they seem very...

I rarely leave reviews but after reading some of lowest reviews I felt inclined to leave one as I feel they are completely wrong.

First I want to start by saying this is not a sushi place you get once a week unless you have the money to do so. I say this because I’ve seen lower reviews complaining about price. That being said the price is fair due to the fact that the fish is flown in from Japan. I don’t think people understand the food safety regulations and other expenses that go into shipping raw fish that far while making sure the fish’s quality is not changed.

As for my dinner, the food was amazing. I lived in Southern California most of my life and have tried very good sushi restaurants, I’m very picky with my fish. Kinzo hands down has become my favorite restaurant for sushi in terms of quality. I generally do not eat sashimi as many restaurants even very good ones struggle not making the fish chewy. At Kinzo you will receive tender well textured sashimi. It was the best I’ve ever had. You can tell the restaurant cares about the quality not only in their food but also in their skills with the preparation of the fish.

To give a completely fair review there was moments where we had to wait too long in my opinion. The server did apologize and we appreciated that so it didn’t bother us too much but hopefully this is not consistently an issue or I could see how that would lower the overall experience.

Overall I highly recommend Kinzo if you want good quality fish and you’re willing to pay for that. It’s a bit silly to get mad at prices when the menu is available online for you to see before with clear...