Domodomo Kō — Restaurant in Dallas

I wanted to like place, but I wasn’t impressed.

I’ve never been to any of the Domo Domo’s so I didn’t know what to expect. As we sat down, we notice that it wasn’t like any traditional sushi bar or bar service. The atmosphere is very clean and minimal.

It was our servers second shift serving and that was super apparent. At first, I was a little bothered because he didn’t explain the menu or even asked us if we’ve ever been there. We thought it was just omakase because the menu was already on the table and we didn’t get the full menu until after asking us what we wanted to order. ANYWAYS, we just ordered the omakase and a few nirigis.

Tuna and flounder nirigis

Soy forward rice, rice protein ratio. Tuna tasted a bit off.

Omakase $95 - Pricing is actually affordable.

First - Amberjack, smoked broth (so light that the taste disaapeared, no but really it didn’t have much of a flavor)

Second - Octopus, probably the best dish here. Super tender and tons of richnessness from the calabrian chile (could be a little overpowering)

Second - A5 Japense Wagyu +38, is it worth the extra? It was more soy forward, cooked nicely. Just depends what you’re craving.

Third - Wagyu Carpaccio, kinda liked this but acid levels were a bit high

Fourth - Branzino, mine was overcooked. My partners was nice, fluffy and tender. It didn’t feel like a high end dish though.

Fifth - Hwe Dupbap, I liked the overall flavors of the dish.

Sixth - Hojicha Pudding & Matcha Mochi, this was a delicious and perfectly executed dessert.

Cocktails

Matcha Martini - powdery

Lychee - super strong

Side note: our waiter was on his second shift so I can’t really be mad at him for not introducing each dish or knowing what’s good or not. I do expect at least somewhat of an introduction and guide on the menu. We noticed the host/manager on the floor, which you could see gave certain attention to certain tables.

SO, was it worth it? There were some good dishes in the omakase, nigiris (pass), cocktails aren’t that great - stick to wine, hojicha pudding is a must.

For two, our bill was about...

After months of waiting we were lucky enough to be invited to the soft opening of Domodomo Dallas (third location after NY and NJ)!

I’ve visited their New Jersey location a few times, we were extremely excited and impressed with their signature tasting course (Domokase) which is a first in DFW area, bringing us a different experience to the fine Asian inspired dishes.

Located in uptown Dallas, surrounded by lots of business centers and offices. We were greeted with smiles and sincere gratitude from the moment we walked in.

The atmosphere and music are amazing and relaxing. The design and decoration were a perfect example of authenticity and welcoming. More importantly the entire staff were attentive and courteous, all to the level of right amount of attention to avoid any interruption or discomfort during your course! Chefs and management team would also check in to ensure food quality and service meet our expectations or any feedback we would provide. (A++ service)

I can’t honestly name my favorite course/dish during my visit since each dish was made in order to open up your taste buds! And the courses were designed in order, and to the right amount so you won’t get bored of the flavor/taste/texture one after another.

Top-notch to sum up. We can’t wait to be back and spread the words to our friends and family! Give this gem a try, you won’t be...

Sitting in the restaurant as I write this because I feel so compelled…. Course 6: what is it? The gochujang is so spicy with the rice it completely blows out your pallet for what is supposed to be the “sushi” dish wish some quite soft and delicate fish. It is supposed to be a chirashi? Is it supposed to be “build your own handroll” with a pretty nontraditinal handroll rice style. The rice has so many ingredients in it it’s hard to get it into the handroll. Do I put 1 piece of fish in the handroll or 2? Do I eat 1/2 the fish like sashimi and the other half as a handroll? I’m just so confused by what is attempting to be achieved here for the dish I admittedly was most excited about. Other dishes have been good and savory or lite. The scallop was amazingly satiating. The fish was over salted as if the person making it were a man who was either large or at least 6’1. (I find people with larger statures tend to ‘pinch’ more salt than those who are smaller). For $135 I’m just left wanting more. I went and got a hot dog after my meal at a bar because I was still hungry. Going into this meal I’d never thought I’d say this but I think the granny smith popsicle at the end was my favorite. And I don’t like Granny Smith apples or popsicles very much. Somehow as a sushi, fish, scallop lover and that was the star for me so...