KAIYO DALLAS

Small place that is apparently shoyu’s sister restaurant. Which means they get the same quality fish, just without all the fan fare - at least that’s what the server told us. Service was prompt and server was kind Here’s what ordered: - [ ] Dat salmon fuego: salmon itself was good, but the other flavors didn’t really lend much to the fish itself to enhance the overall taste. - [ ] YTJ: the lettuce, jalapeno and cilantro really make this a fresh selection where you’re not relying on the sauce and instead focusing on the inhredients. The ponzu sauce did lend well to the item though - [ ] Gochugang salmon: true definition of melt in your mouth. Gochugang was good but definitely made the fish slightly sweeter. - [ ] Chutoro: great piece of fish that was also prepared well. - [ ] Madai: little bit of a zing - [ ] Salmon: didn’t like the sesame topping on top. Fish also did NOT melt in your mouth. - [ ] Albacore Tuna: had a crunchy topping, zing and a little bitterness. Fish melted in mouth. Overall good selection. - [ ] Hamachi: topping made the fish very bitter. - [ ] Hirame: very very slightly bitter. Texture was alright. - [ ] Mackerel: just a tad fishy but the quality was spectacular and melted in your mind.

So glad we finally came! Delicious food and great service. We came early around 4pm and got seated, when we left, all tables were taken. Loved their special menu! Tried one of the special drinks and appetizers that had fried fish cake with cheese. Also tried a few nigiri’s and two sushi rolls that were outstanding! Thank you Carmelo for the recommendations and for making all our sushi. We will be back!

KAIYO offers delicious, fresh fish. The staff’s attentiveness is superb. The sake and cocktails were delicious and a perfect match for the fresh food.

This was the best Toro I have ever had. The sushi chef was amazing. Would go back and eat the toro exclusively. The only complaint is the parking. Very difficult to park.

Fantastic sushi restaurant in vibrant lower Greenville. Super attentive staff and the food came out quickly. The salmon dishes were very innovative in ingredients and presentation, especially the slow cooked salmon. Definitely check them out. Parking is hectic on the weekend, so come early!

Best sushi I’ve ever had by far. The staff is fantastic. We went to celebrate a birthday and Chef Ramon and our server Justin made the whole experience incredible. Highly recommend the Avalanche Roll. Honestly, everything we had was delicious. We can’t wait to go back and try more of their menu.

Wow, what a great meal! Came here with a friend and sat at the sushi bar - the fish was excellent! We started with a roll and finished with two nigiri flights - the salmon with the (we think) blue cheese and caviar was the best bite of the night but I would eat any bite I had again. I wish they had a slight more accessible cocktail menu, but my drink was well mixed and interesting. I will be returning for a date night with my husband.

I cannot recommend Kaiyo enough! I’m so glad this restaurant was recommended by a friend who knew we’d be in Dallas. The sushi is incredibly fresh, the flavors are full of umami and are so memorable, and the service is so kind. We had the spritz, the wings, the shrimp tempura udon, the firecracker roll, two sushi players, the clams and the chicken katsu and we loved every dish! They have happy hour from 5-6:30pm and some specials depending on the day of the week. We’d be regulars here if we lived in Dallas :)

Best sushi I've ever had by far. The staff is fantastic. We went to celebrate a birthday and Chef Ramon and our server Justin made the whole experience incredible. Highly recommend the Avalanche Roll.

Kaiyo deserves five stars for food, service and selection of sake They won best sushi in Dallas and the sushi did not disappoint. We enjoyed the YJT roll.

Definitely more elevated option. Got a very late reservation for dinner on a weekend. Would recommend coming a little earlier to check if your table is ready especially if it's a later reservation. They have some specials on the chalkboard. Tried some oysters which were $2 each. They were fine. Specialty rolls are at least $15. The smaller rolls under $10. I wish they had a hand roll option. Got a yellow tail (small) roll, Kayio roll (this one has butter and they come scorch it in front of you.), hamachi star (yellow tail, cold app), one of the salmon ones. The cold apps are good! Everything was good.. Everything came out quick too. I don't know if any of the specialty rolls caught my eye though. So I don't know if I would come back just because there isn't any more on the menu I want to try. The happy hour does look good - someone else posted the menu.

It's very rare for me to review a place after just one visit. But i'm here to declare that Kaiyo is my new sushi spot! I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and say at the sushi bar. The chef was welcoming and friendly. My waiter came by right away and offered to go over the menu but I already knew what I wanted. The service was fast and food was delicious. I've never had such a flavorful miso soup. the sushi was high quality. The atmosphere is cool and vibey. They played r&b, the decor is nice, the restaurant is cozy. I wouldn't recommend for huge groups. I thoroughly enjoyed Kaiyo and can't wait to go back to try other rolls.

I would consider this the younger cooler baby sister to Shoyo. No pretense or stuffiness. 2000s rap in the background. Very small intimate comfortable and vibey setting with a great friendly and knowledgeable staff. Sat at the sushi bar. Will was behind the counter and turned out the most gorgeous plates of nigiri and sashimi. Explaining every flavor profile and how it paired well with the fish. We had soy sauce but never used it. The fish was premier quality with great fresh flavor. A little pricey for casual lunch but well deserved and worth it. Nigiri Flight 10/10 - left to right each piece was better than next; grilled pork belly 21/10 - SO GOOD melt in your mouth tender and fatty and the mustard sauce smear was the perfect accompaniment (I ordered twice); salmon nigiri w/ gochuchang 10/10 - not spicy at all very mild spice with a hint of sweetness didn't over power the buttery tender salmon; toro w/caviar 17/10 - SOOOOOO GOOOD so fresh fatty nice bite to it...get the toro! This will be my go to spot for the summer. It had all the vibes and the flavors. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience! *heart fingers*

All around 5 ! Great speedy and attentive service from the time we stepped foot inside of the space. Very intimate space small but effective. I had so many items from the menu I can't even recount, but not one was a miss. I've been pacing myself not to return too many times, but I feel like I can't stop until I've had everything on the menu at least twice. I'll definitely be back, plus visiting Greenville Ave is always a treat. Thanks for a wonderful experience!!

I cannot recommend Kaiyo enough! I'm so glad this restaurant was recommended by a friend who knew we'd be in Dallas. The sushi is incredibly fresh, the flavors are full of umami and are so memorable, and the service is so kind. We had the spritz, the wings, the shrimp tempura udon, the firecracker roll, two sushi players, the clams and the chicken katsu and we loved every dish! They have happy hour from 5-6:30pm and some specials depending on the day of the week. We'd be regulars here if we lived in Dallas :)

Five stars for the happy hour which runs from 5-6:30p (though the chalkboard sign outside says 6; their menu says 6:30). The nigiri shows up on the HH menu, but there's really no savings on those, but you can get the sushi/sashimi platters at a pretty good discount as well as well-priced light bites - my partner single-handedly demolished the wings. We also really enjoyed the rolls. They are offering new lunch specials on the weekend. I snapped a photo of the menus to share because the info isn't available on their website, but definitely recommend stopping by to check them out.

Kaiyo is a nice casual sushi eatery added to the lower Greenville lineup. It's priced a step above your usual neighborhood sushi spot, better quality fish and more cold and warm plates for non-sushi eaters. I came by for happy hour and ordered my own nigiri plate. I normally don't dip expensive nigiri in soy sauce, but yeah I think these are meant to be dipped, they're not really "dressed". I thought this was a casual "omakase" quality sushi spot for the price, but I don't believe that anymore. My drink was wayyy too syrupy, but the sushi chef service was good. Waiter was a little slow. Chef gave us a farewell piece each of their special gochujang aburi salmon, that was nice but nothing wow lol Would come back only on happy hour, otherwise I think it's priced higher than it should be.

Outstanding sushi on Lower Greenville that's not the amazing omakase at Shoyo! If you are lucky enough to snag a reservation on resy, DO IT! The ambiance is perfect for a date night, bro night, ladies night, or frankly any night! Beautifully appointed with nice decor and lighting, Kaiyo almost reminded me of a speakeasy. The food is outstanding but the sushi pizza is a winner here! Super thin slices of the red fish with a crisp of veggies and a crispy airy tortilla underneath. I've been to Shoyo and I can honestly say the quality of their daily specials is on point with what is served at Shoyo. Still dreaming about the salmon special I had with caviar and blue cheese!! The cocktails are also delicious and we enjoyed a couple of those as well! Highly recommend checking this spot out.

Least favorite sushi spot I have tried so far around DFW. Came here for a birthday dinner and was really excited due to all the great reviews but left disappointed. Service was really great, ambiance was also great but the sushi itself was trying hard to be great but did not hit the mark. Everything was either too salty or the sauces were too overpowering that the natural flavor and freshness of the fish was not the highlight of the dish.

Welp this was an easy 5 stars! We came on a lovely Sunday afternoon with perfect weather and took advantage and sat outside. Our waitstaff was super patient, welcoming, thoughtful, and friendly. He walked us through the menu and offered some wonderful specials too. Time for the food. Probably the least impressive item we had was the Black Edamame with Truffle Salt. It was just edamame, could barely taste the truffle. Our friends got the wasabi garlic edamame and that was significantly better, def go with that! My wife ordered the Don't Be a Bincho. It was presented so elegantly in its own wooden box and that bite of fish was so light and gentle, almost ethereal. Thats a must order dish. My wife liked the oyster gyoza more than me, but I still liked it. The wrapper dough was very thin and light again and they were fried perfectly. They were just a bit fishy for my liking. Also kind of had a crunchy texture to it too. I tried the Toro Sashimi Special with Truffle Caviar. Wow what an elegant and decadent bite. Wish I was rich enough for ten more of those. The Yuzu Chili Wings had an amazing sauce on it and was packed with so much flavor. The wings themselves were kinda scrawny but hey, I have to remember where I am. This isn't a Chili's after all. Probably the best bite of food we had was either the Donkatsu or the Pork Jowl Skewer! Screw it, it was the pork jowl skewer. It ate like pork belly, but a little meatier. The grill char on it was exceptional, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. We had to order a second one! I will say the donkatsu was perfectly breaded and fried and the pork was sooooo juicy. What a great eating experience overall. Can't wait to go back!

Very intimate restaurant that also manages to be slightly casual at the same time. The service was great, very attentive and informative, but the food was just all right for me. Some of the garnishes on the nigiri helped elevate the flavor of the fish, but for some, like the tuna nigiri, the wasabi completely overwhelmed the fish. The highlight of my meal was the firecracker roll and the hamachi nigiri.

William is an amazing sushi chef. Check this place out it's a 10 out of 10. Chill restaurant that tastes high end!

I was honored to try Kaiyo for their friends & family soft opening last Friday. Excellent sashimi options, super fresh fish, great sushi rice, and a fun beverage program. All in all a cool addition to Lowest Greenville that you should try out if you get a chance, especially since they're doing a soft opening through December 7th. Our favorites of the night were the hamachi star sashimi dish, the miso cod, and the rock shrimp tempura. Drinks we tried were great, and they have a selection of mocktails for those who don't drink alcohol. The chicken karaage was a tad steep price-wise but the way it's made is super unique, and the Kaiyo roll gets torched tableside which was a fun experience. The sauce that it came in was a little too tart for our tastes, though, and in general the rolls on offer during the soft opening left us a bit cold. The two styles of cold salad we tried (seaweed with tako and ika sansai) were both just okay; seemed like not much of an improvement over what I could get at Mitsuwa. The yellowtail collar we ordered was also a bit dry, but soft opens are for working out the kinks in service and presentation so I'm sure these inconsistencies will improve over time. The interior is super clean and visually interesting; I super loved the huge mural painted over one of the walls. As it stands now, this is a solid izakaya/more spendy date night if you live around the area, but I probably would not go out of my way to travel all the way to Lowest Greenville just for this as opposed to Shoyo down the street (sister restaurant, full omakase-only sushi bar). Still, I'm looking forward to how this place grows as it opens to the public and adds items to the official menu!

Y'all, I'm a sushi snob, and to be honest it takes quite a bit to impress me, but I would definitely return to Kaiyo. The service was attentive and friendly, the quality of the fish was amazing, the sushi chef was knowledgeable and even offered us a taste of their specialty salmon as a dessert alternative since they don't have dessert lol and it was probably the best bite of the meal! Definitely do not miss out on their weekend lunch menu from 11 to 4, you can get a two roll combo with a California roll or spicy tuna roll and any specialty roll plus salad and miso soup for only 20 bucks! Some specialty rolls typically cost $20 on their own, so it's a fantastic deal. Obviously we went on a Saturday at lunch, so it wasn't very busy inside and the ambience was a tad quieter with trendy music playing in the background, but I could see how it would be more lively in the evenings. I don't frequently visit Dallas because I personally prefer Fort Worth, but I would definitely return to eat sushi here again.

We came here for the first time tonight, Friday Happy Hour right when they opened at 5, and loved it. We had the pork gyoza (perfectly crisped and delicious), shrimp tempura roll (excellent balance and freshly cooked tempura), spicy tuna roll (spiced naturally with a sharp kick), and yuzu pork ramen (with intense broth made with chicken and fish bones). Drinks were exceptional as well, including a neon green French 75 (no skimping on alcohol with nice coconut overtones), yuzu ginger cider (with a fresh ginger kick, excellent with the sushi), and a nectarine IPA, also excellent with the top notch fare. Service from Steve (with hair that matched the French 75) was attentive and graceful, and the vibe of the place was casual/fun, with low background rap music and just the right of background noise to converse comfortably. This is a perfect replacement for its predecessor Teppo, and is just right for the neighborhood. We will return, soon and often.

The food was great for the price and the chef was great! The service was quick and they weren't too busy right when they opened but we had a reservation. APPS WERE SOOO FREAKING GOOD!!!! !!!!!!!!!HAPPY HOUR IS FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We are def coming back here love it! The inside is cute and not to big but not to small just rightttt. Overall 8/10 would recommend to a friend!

New Sushi spot on Greenville near HG. The chef is the same as Shoyo & has brought some similar dishes to the lower Greenville locals. I really enjoyed the Hamachi (yellowtail) Appetizer- 5 thick pieces of delicious sashimi tossed in a miso/mustard sauce (I believe). I followed this with a spicy tuna speciality roll "Firecracker". This was a dryer roll with fresh peppers on top. It didn't impress me but I'll be back to try more. The patio was nice and service great:)

I understand why this place has been so highly rated. Not only is the staff just friendly and helpful, but the sushi is top knotch. It's a special, but if they have the gochujang salmon, order like 40 of these, it's soooo good. Melt in your mouth. We were obsessed and were sad that it was on the specials menu and not an everyday thing. Definitely something I will dream about. The kaiyo roll has so many different flavors and was yummy. And the beef roll hit the spot. The restaurant was cute and buzzing and felt very clean and just had a great vibe!

This place is awesome. Have been here 3 times in a row. The Kaiyo roll was great too. I also had the oysters on special and they were amazing. Will always be back when I'm in Dallas. The bartender Fernanda was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Absolutely incredible! Can't wait to be back. These guys know how to put on a show. The sushi was incredible, unique and fresh. We will be back soon! Cheers!

The food is fantastic with creative flavor profiles- ruined going to other sushi restaurants for me now because I compare them all with Kaiyo. The vibe is great and so are the servers and chefs. They make it a really fun and enjoyable atmosphere. It's not cheap but well worth it!

Shoyo's new sister restaurant meets its goal of keeping quality but at a more accessible price point. We stoped in during the soft opening and were so impressed by both the cocktails and the food. We sat at the sushi bar and Ray was spectacular. He made awesome recommendations and made amazing rolls. The wagyu truffle was out of this world. The vibe inside is clean lines and great music. The carijillo is was insane. I have no idea how they're making money at this price point because it's high end sushi at low end prices. Just amazing.

This place is too close to my house and it's gonna be dangerous. It's so good!! Their classic rolls are great but definitely try some of their other stuff, like the tuna pizza. Super nice staff, great music and lighting and good drink menu. I can't wait to eat here all of the time!

Went In for lunch on a Sunday and had the place to ourselves. Had a fantastic meal sitting at the sushi bar with William. The value for the quality of the food is excellent and the fatty tuna (Otoro) was the best that I have had.

I had high expectations from this place as it is same owner of Shoyo. I ordered quite a few from the menu to try but fail to capture most of it on camera. The food was so delicious and aesthetically pleasant that I dived right in. I came in hungry and left happy. What can I say, Jimmy Park meticulous touch in his food is shown in every bite! This place is a MUST-TRY if you can't get reservations for Shoyo.

I tried this place out for dinner recently and I was really disappointed. Our waitress was great which is why I'm giving two stars but the food missed the mark for me. Everything we tried was extremely salty and some of the rolls we tried had a bad aftertaste. I would not come back here again.

Absolutely amazing. Ambiance was fantastic on a Saturday night. The service was off the charts and everyone was so great- especially the head sushi chef- William. He really made the night awesome for us. If you go, make sure to hit up William (and the rest of the team). I didn't know this place existed but it's 100% a hidden gem for me. Will be back even though it's quite the drive for me.

Best sushi I've had in a long time. Every bite made me happy dance. It was fairly quiet, as it had just opened which enabled the chef to really spend extra time curating some delicious options for us. Dark and sexy, it was a beautiful restaurant for a double date. I am returning tonight as I've been dreaming about their fatty tuna belly ($10/piece but WORTH IT). I'm so grateful they are now apart of lower Greenville!

A solid sushi spot. Service is ok, overall feels a touch pricey for a very standard sushi experience but understandable given the location and ownership.

Y'all... run, don't walk, before the secret gets out. This has to be one of the top sushi places in the US. I don't want to go anywhere else now. Having been to Shoyo (and JP was our sushi chef!), I couldn't wait to try this nearby outpost. Our sushi chef (William) spent 2 years at Shoyo, and I can assure you they must be ordering from the same fish purveyor. The fish is ultra fresh and top quality, and their preparation is just outstanding. Absolutely every single dish we had (a lot of nigiri, rolls, and multiple appetizers) was fresh, delicious, and fantastic. William was extremely personable and friendly. Did I mention happy hour sushi pricing from 5-6pm? Finding Kaiyo feels like running into Coldplay playing a set at your local bar. Like, what? Can you believe this is happening? It's been a long time since I left a meal so satisfied, and I can't wait to go back.

Amazing!!! Went for the first time last week and came back a second time a few days later. Really high quality and friendly staff. This will be my go-to Dallas sushi spot.

The food is coming from the team behind SHOYO. Unlike SHOYO, you can just walk in to KAIYO. Well priced product , and high quality bites all around. Cocktails are on point and staff is friendly. This place is small but mighty . Will soon be open for lunch !

Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Very nice spot in Lower Greenville. Chef gave us complimentary sushi and it was so good. Will definitely come back!

Top notch quality with best of the best service! Highly recommend it to family and friends that's around Dallas Tx!!

Wonderful food, service, and ambiance! Had sushi, katsu, and various appetizers, and everything was just delicious. Service was super friendly, and food came out quickly. The restaurant is cozy and not too loud. The area (Lower Greenville) is a lot of fun to walk around in.

This is an absolute gem and I need them to succeed. We have needed high end Sushi in LG forever. Amazing. Great staff. Incredible quality. 6 stars

Great food! Had the black garlic edamame, pork gyoza, and spicy tuna roll. The chef also sent out one of their specials and it was really good!! I thought prices were reasonable as well.

Sushi was amazing and the staff was all very friendly and helpful. I got the nigiri set and my husband got the spicy tuna and Kaiyo rolls and everything was great. We loved the intimidate vibe of the restaurant and were excited to have a new sushi spot on the block!

This place was fantastic. Same crew from Shoyo. Nothing not to be said other than try it.

WOW! Delighted to be compelled to leave my first review for ever, for Kaiyo. My fiancé and I sat at the bar and we had a ball watching the sushi chefs carefully assemble every order- presentation is impeccable. We tried as hard as possible to savor every bite, the quality of the fish deserved it, but we just couldn't help ourselves. We especially enjoyed the lightly grilled scallops the head chef suggested. We were not expecting that complexity in flavor for what seemed like a simple scallop- truly an experience. I'll be thinking about those scallops for the foreseeable future. The staff were so friendly and extremely knowledgeable of the menu. Jason definitely treated us to a great experience overall. Food was amazing and drinks were excellent, truly a pleasure. Already planning our next visit!

Chef Will and the whole team are phenomenal. The menu offers an awesome array of dishes and the food quality and fish quality especially is top notch. Highly highly recommend.

So delicious. We sat at the sushi bar and had great recommendations and price was very fair. Will def be back.

Great service and ambiance at the bar. Tried a little bit of everything and really enjoyed the chefs choice. Even tried some oysters too. I will be back.

Fantastic service and the food is 10/10. Parking is the biggest struggle in the weekends but that's to be expected considering the location. It's small and intimate and provides a more casual ambiance compared to its sister restaurant Shoyo. The chefs are personable and even interact with guest which is nice. I've been about 5 times including the soft open and it never disappoints. Shout out to chef William and Raymond!

finally found something worth going back for! highlight of the night, apart from William, where the poppers!!

Salmon zuke was AHMAZING!!!!! Chef Raymond and Chef William were amazing! We loved the cuisine and our waitresses Kim and Baldo!! Highly recommend

Delicious! They give little Orange Pandas to little ones that are with their parents. Made my 4 year old have a extra special sushi date (: