🍢 REVIEW: Mabo – Dallas Yakitori Omakase 🍢

Just tried Mabo, the much-talked-about yakitori omakase spot in Dallas, and here’s the honest tea: it was… okay. Not mind-blowing, not terrible — just fine. 😑 If I had to sum it up in a few points: 1️⃣ Owner’s Obsession: White Pepper From creamy white pepper mushroom soup 🍄 to white pepper chicken oil noodles? — the owner really, really loves white pepper. It’s… a choice. 2️⃣ Starters > Skewers The appetizers were better than the yakitori — but honestly, that’s like picking the shiniest rock in a pile of gravel. 😅 My fave? Fig wrapped with ham 🍈✨ — sweet, salty, solid. 3️⃣ The Real MVP: “Pink Sansho” Seasoning My top moment? Sprinkling that pink sansho powder over the skewers. Citrusy + numbly Sichuan peppercorn vibes — weirdly addictive! 🌶️🍊 4️⃣ Dessert Saved the Night The pudding at the end was delicious — simple, creamy, and satisfying. 🍮 It tasted almost identical to Hokkaido milk ice cream, but hey, no complaints here. 5️⃣ Vibe Check: Silent & Serious Chef The chef looked sharp and capable… but zero smiles, zero interaction. Felt like he’d rather be anywhere else 😬. Kinda made me feel like a walking wallet… not the comfiest dining experience. 6️⃣ Don’t Be Early — Like, At All Show up even one minute before your reservation? The door stays shut. You’ll be waiting outside like a hopeful stray cat 🐱🚪. 💰 Damage: $200 per person (before tax & tip) We used 2 Amex Platinum + 2 Gold credits Out of pocket: ~$200 for two Verdict: Worth a try if it were $100/person. At $200? Manage your expectations. #DallasFoodReview #MaboYakitori #OmakaseDallas #YakitoriLovers #AmexPerks #FoodieHacks