Komodo Dallas

First, let's start with the fact that I came to the restaurant to celebrate my birthday. At first there was a crazy load of cars waiting to enter the parking lot. When I asked if parking was free, they told me yes! So they took my car. We entered the restaurant, waited a little, and then we sat down. The menu was quite expensive, but I came to celebrate my birthday, so the prices didn't matter to me that much. We ordered a lot of dishes from the menu, but to my surprise, the dishes were more than one bite. The taste was great, but everything was so small. Even the cocktail was loaded with ice, which was less than 1 inch of drink. The atmosphere in the restaurant was luxurious and the service was courteous, but I will never go back again. I feel like a joke. Btw the When I left the restaurant to get my car back, they charged us more money when they initially said it was free. ( I forgot to draw that I returned one of the dishes because I ordered sushi and got rolled salmon, after which they changed it to sushi so cheap without vegetables that it costs maybe $2 and sells it for $50.)

Very fun/ upbeat vibes. Went here for a bday party with a group of seven. We had a circular table which was amazing and our service was incredible!!! The food wasn’t out of this world, but did taste good. The drinks were not good at all, don’t recommend spending the money on specialty cocktails. My mojito was fine (although very syrupy), but my friend’s espresso martini was awful.

I had dinner here with a couple gfs. Our servers were sweet and knowledgeable. The cocktails were tasty and food was great. Managers were friendly enough to stop by and check on us.

My first impression for brunch ($72 a person) was not amazed. I was expecting a lot more but their crab claws were super small (which is probably the higher priced item in their buffet). They had a bunch of other items in their buffet but food takes time to come out. Food is good though. I’m glad I got to experience but I would not come back. I got the miso salmon and the salmon is so tender but the sauce was too sweet for me. Their fried eggplant is very greasy. I was expecting a tempura like batter (lighter), it was still tasty but I couldn’t eat more than 3. My friend got the wagyu burger and honestly, I wouldn’t tell a difference if you put regular ground beef in there. Nothing special imo. Fries were crispy and seasoned well. My other friend got the breakfast bagel and the meat was dry like it’s been sitting out for a while. Flavored well though. Their Guabao is rather tasty! If you like spiciness it’s a good choice. Their dumplings were good, nothing special. Their sushi was tasty! Super small and goes away quick. Their fresh fruit bowl is adorable and their fresh juice is delicious. Overall, I’m not highly impressed. Yes they have maybe 1-5 high ticket items on their lineup but I wasn’t impressed with the taste. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the service is unmatched. For $72 I guess I was hoping to get whisked off my feet but I might have been coming here expecting too much ᵕ̈ great place if you wanna try it out at least once. It’s a good experience. They do have live music as well. Edit: we went during lunch time, around 12PM and their buffet was empty a majority of the time, especially their more “expensive” items. I ended up giving up to go check for more food because 50% of the time I’d get up to get more, there wouldn’t be any.

I have to be harsh with my review for the pure fact we waited over an hour to be seated for our reservation. The night continue to be slow with service. I was paying for my food four hours after our reservation time that is ridiculous. Corporate/higher management needs to be better about double or even triple booking tables you are clearly putting your staff at the front line to deal with the outcome of the scheduling mishap. I saw customers yelling at the hostess when people have to wait this long to be seated and then even longer to have their food, you will get angry people. our server was doing his best to remedy the situation. This place has potential and I hope it finds it. As for the food, do not get me started .. the food that was suggested to us was great. I really enjoyed the steak tacos the drinks and the dumplings. My main dish which was a surf and fried rice was mostly fried rice if I had to guess there was less than 2 ounces of steak along side of overcooked shrimp and no crab to be found. considering this is a $30 plate. It would have been nice to have more of the premium ingredients. The dessert was nice. Overall, this isn’t a place I would really recommend at the moment. However, once they address these issues, this could be a really nice dinner spot. I think it’s overpriced for what they are offering the vibes are if aRA sushi had a nightclub and was 3 times more expensive.

Our last night in the US and it was one of the best we had. The food was outstanding, as were the service and atmosphere. A really vibey club feel with a cool bar and great fusion menu. We had the money bag dumplings, tuna roll, pepper steak, bok choy and fried rice. Great to get some fresh vegetables without the usual deep fried fare in so many other places. There was also a Peking duck special that they had on offer for a limited period. We were there early without a booking but we were offered full service at the bar and, surprisingly, the seating was really comfortable. Drinks menu is well thought through and the wine selection, although limited, was good quality. The local Deep Ellum IPA was also tasty. If in Dallas, seek this place out!

The vibe was really nice. The decor, bathroom, everything was on point. Food was good too which means however felt some animosity coming towards one of the managers I believe. I wanted to switch a dish out because I wasn’t familiar with the type of food and found out it was beef, which I refrain from eating. Asked my server to get something else. The server was nice but when the manager came I could tell he was annoyed and the vibe after that was a little bit off. But overall it was very nice

Always a great experience when you e come here . We have done brunch and dinner , both are amazing . Food is always good no complaints

My 1st dine-in experience at Komodo on Valentine's Day was lovely. We set reservations a couple weeks in advance, day of we were running late and called to tell the hostess, she was a bit cold about it.. but as we arrived they were nice and we were still able to be seated after maybe 10 mins waiting. It's soo dim in here, perfect for a date night, and they had live renditions of popular songs I like. I loved the vibes! I was with 2 girl friends and we all enjoyed it aside from not being able to see too well lol. The food exceeded our expectations, everything was DELICIOUS! My personal favorite was the surf and turf rice and the lobster dynamite, my girlfriends loved the dumplings. They treated us to complimentary dessert for valentine's day, chocolate covered strawberries and macaroons that were soo good. We'll definitely be back again.

Ambiance and atmosphere = great Food = overpriced for small portions / something just seemed off, not enough taste. For a special occasion, would recommend.

We had an amazing birthday dinner here. We shared many of the small plates and would recommend all of them. Our favorite being the steak tacos but also enjoyed the lobster dynamite, dumplings, and salmon. The Peking duck was great and the dessert was as well. Atmosphere was very fun and drinks were fun as well. Meal was pretty expensive but worth it to us. Shout out our server who looked like Anakin Skywalker and was dope

Oh, Komodo! Visited with friends for NYE for the early dinner seating and had a wonderful time! 6pm turned out to be the sweet spot and the service was nothing short of attentive. Started off with a round of cocktails, complimentary strawberry + tequila shots from the house, and a round of shareable entrees! The summer affair cocktail was an absolute HIT! Do not be deterred because of the Hennessy; the passion fruit truly rounds it out. My entree of choice was the redfish and wow...the presentation was very daunting but super easy to eat. The green and red sauces were the perfect compliments! Way to end 2024 and hoping to visit again 2025!

Food - Great, tasty, seasoned Service - Jessie was helpful and served us well Ambiance - Similar to Miami, the vibe is great. Low lighting, beautiful installations and cute

Overall: Komodo for brunch is 10/10!! Awesome option if you're looking for good food, live music, and nice decor. Management is friendly and personable. They were constantly checking on customers, cleaning tables, and staying busy. I was surprised by how many choices you receive just at the buffet alone! Not only do you have access to the buffet for brunch you also receive an entree! And these entrees are not small. From the Oxtail lo mein to the pastry bar, everything was really good. What I Got (not including the buffet): - Oxtail Lo Mein: This was yummy! Great option if you're very hungry. I wish there was a little more meat, but the meat was tender. - French Toast: This french toast is sweet but doesn't have that soft and chewy texture you're used to french toast having. The best way for me to describe it is maybe the way stiff, old bread soacks up syrup.

My GOD. I would come back to Dallas just to eat here again. The food and drinks were IMMACULATE. I started with the Lavender Haze cocktail, cause your girl is a swiftie and I couldn't resist. SOOO GOOD! I think I had about 3 of these! We ordered one item from each section of the menu with recommendations from our waiter and each item was delicious. The honey truffle salmon was probably my favorite!

Let me start by saying this is a beautiful establishment, from the light fixtures to the columns throughout the restaurant! I thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks, minus the lobster dynamite. The lobster dynamite lacked the taste of lobster, it was overpowered by the cream cheese. I also think $30 for 4 pieces of sushi is absurd. Though I enjoyed my time here, I gave it 3 stars because with a reservation, we still waited an hour to be seated. I should not have had to wait if I had a set time for a reservation. There was nothing done and no accommodations.

Yesterday, my mom and I went on a date here, and we had the best time! Zane, our server, was very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. We trusted his selections, and everything was a 10/10! His excellent service was the cherry on top. Pierce, the general manager, was even attentive and amiable. The soft ambiance made our evening lovely.

The ambience and service were great. Our server gave a great explanation for everything on the menu included top favorites and his favorites. We got complimentary beef jerky from the chef and complimentary shots for my friend for her birthday. The spicy edamame wasn't spicy but more of a sweet and sour. The espresso martinis were phenomenal. The king crab lo mein was a good portion and tasty. You can't go wrong with any of the sushi. The steak tacos were very good just small. I would definitely come back for celebratory purposes. Valet is $15

First time at Komodo and service was great. We started with the spicy edamame and truffle honey salmon sashimi and had the black pepper beef and surf & turf fried rice. Our drinks were fantastic, especially the Matcha Martini with 818 tequila and matcha from LaLaLand Kind Cafe 10/10!

Lovely dinner experience. 100% recommend the truffle honey salmon and their bao buns. The main dishes are very filling: especially the oxtail- very well cooked and savory. We came on a Sunday evening and we were treated very well by our server, who was kind and attentive. The atmosphere was very quiet and intimate.

I am a huge fan of matcha and was very excited to try the matcha martini. It wasn't great it bad it was okay. I tasted alot more 818 and alot less matcha. Also the matcha didn't taste like la la land matcha. I also think it's a bit pricey for the martini glass quantity you get. It was $22. But for one time i guess it's worth trying! The service and ambiance was great!

Came by because Komodo hosts a sushi master class that people can purchase tickets for. The class was interesting but definitely wished there was more to do since we were only able to make 2 rolls, and those too, were very basic. They lacked any concept of concept of garnishes or intricacy. After the 2 rolls, we were sat for a 3 course omakase. Here, the items were simply alright with nothing to ring home about. Moreover, the service was tiresomely slow. Which is weird, because we'd expect the kitchen to be able to get a head start on making stuff, since the 3 course was chef's selection and all the parties from the class were required to have the same items. We ended up paying $250 plus tip. All-in-all, this seems like one of those restaurants that places an emphasis on the vibe and aesthetic rather than the food. Which can definitely be fine for some. It just wasn't for us.

I haven't been to a dinner and had such top notch service in awhile. From valet to our server they were all on top of it. Alex was very knowledgeable of the menu, and patient with our party. gave great recommendations and attentive to every need. Not a lot of veggie/vegan options but If that's not an issue you should definitely go.

Visited Komodo on a Thursday evening. First note is the service here is top tier and the restaurant is decorated nicely. We received a complimentary cucumber salad and it was delicious. For the meal, we ordered the King Crab Lo Mein, the Black Pepper Beef, Veggie Fried Rice, an Old Fashioned, and a Lychee Martini. Again while the service was great, I found the food to be lackluster. The Lo Mein was very heavy. I think it had a way too much butter in it and instead of making the dish rich in flavor it left a heavy and greasy taste. The Black Pepper Beef was good but nothing crazy. The Fried Rice was also a disappointment with no flavor. For the drinks while the Old Fashioned was made well, there was no taste of Lychee in the Martini. Overall while the ambiance is nice and service is great, the food is not worth going for.

Came here on Sunday for a friend's birthday brunch and I am obsessed! The vibe is upscale, trendy, but turnt (special s/o to the DJ - @jaybraymusic on IG)! We all ordered the all you can eat appetizers along with an entree. The buffet was delicious and had a wide variety of options including Dumplings. Biscuits. Fresh fruits. Fried rice. Crispy rice. Bao buns. Salad. Pastries. Chocolate cake. Soup & more. For my entree I ordered the Shanghai noodles which I really enjoyed. They were thick, flavorful, and pretty filling. They also have a bottomless drinks option but I didn't really like the options plus the drinks came by a little slow so make sure to be ON TIME if you get this. (There is a 2 hour table limit) Now back to the music. It was 10/10 and definitely what took this place from 4 stars to 5 stars for me. The Live DJ was definitely catering towards a younger African American audience lol so I had a time. Also just want to note that Komodo is booked and busy so make sure to get a reservation. It's a large restaurant so there was still alot of space even though it was crowded. The location is also great for photo ops. Especially the outdoors area. And valet is $10! In summary, I love it here lol

I recently visited Komodo Brunch with family and was welcomed by the sounds of a live singer, who brought sunshine to the sky on a rainy day! She was great singing classics to new music with her own spin on them all. I'm not a big fan of buffets however somehow to food placement from a persons breathe to platter seemed like a good distance. The food was great everything from salad to fresh seafood, sushi and sticky ribs was simply amazing. I wish I could remember our waiters name but everyone around was seemingly enjoying their job and having a great day which makes the difference when spending you are out to enjoy family time. I could go on about this place, the decor the open kitchen so simply thank the chefs for their amazing work, the long hallway to the restroom, the attendant there etc... Welcome to Dallas Komodo, we will be back!

The service was absolutely amazing. No complaints there. Although our food was just okay. For the price you'd think it would've been better. It's still a fun spot to have dinner and drinks on a night out.

I gave Komodo another shot. This time we came here for brunch. 72$ per person not including tax or tip for unlimited buffet and 1 choice of entree. I think I am just overall not a fond of their food, I do not think that it is reasonable price for their brunch buffet. Wagyu burger was great, everything else very blah. They do offer 30$ for their drink package, which we did not get, however that might be worth trying especially if you like Palomas, beer, or hard seltzer. They do offer variety of desserts as well. Overall we had a great service and the place itself looks very pretty. Food is definitely a no for me

If you want to check it out once for a special occasion, this is a good spot! I don't think you can afford to go a second time! Even though the restaurant was huge and packed, the service was fast and staff was really friendly and attentive. So much choice in food! Definitely try: Chicken money bag dumplings Spicy edamame Crab lo mein tastes good but its way too expensive. Koren fried chicken was disappointing. Wish it was a little more spicy and flavorful. Definitely don't get the sashimi was its not worth it. The drinks were ok. I Liked the cacti drink.

Komodo was incredible and that much more, but you have to order enough food for it to be worth it. We got 8-9 dishes for a party of 4 along with two rounds of cocktails; as the portions are on the smaller side. Service was awesome. Our server was so kind and attentive. He really helped us order and choose the fan favorites. I can highly recommend for cocktails: - East Meets West (if you like sweet and vodka based) - Fortunes Told For food options, I'd go with: - Shishito peppers - Steak tacos (2 tacos per order) - Tempura Rock Shrimp - Soup Dumplings - Rainbow Sushi Roll - Sizzling Black Pepper Beef - King Crab Lo Mein - Korean Fried Chicken - Surf & Turf Fried Rice Overall 10/10, I will be trying out there other locations in Miami & Vegas.

Located within the vibrant Epic Development in Dallas, Komodo is a captivating spot with its dramatic facade and bamboo indoor-outdoor design. It's a Southeast Asian spot with inventive sushi offerings. Fantastic Dinner. We had the... first things first. An Old Fashioned is a must before any dinner. It's the law. Tempura Rock Shrimp - Crispy Love! Perfect sauce. Tuna Watermelon Sashimi - I needed about a pound of this and would have been fine. - Serrano Hamachi - I absolutely loved this spice! These were perfectly sliced - The veggie fried rice is perfect to shares. It's a very large portion. This is my flavor profile! The service and atmosphere was excellent. Loved it!

If you are looking for a brilliant atmosphere, attentive service, onnz music that gets louder with every course, and want to embrace your culinary experience while talking loud with the person next to you. Come to komodo! The flavor experience maybe hiding the msg of your dreams with a price tag that rounds up your experience. Get yourself a reservation here because you will need it. This place is busy with the eye candy you expect from Dallas. We started with the money bag and a little himachi sushi. The money bags were topped with gold leaf to remind you of the price tag. Filled with all the animals of the world into one little bite. The dumpling was pretty run of the mill with a dipping sauce no better than Kroger brand soy sauce. The himachi was a little fishy and lacked substance. I mean if you like eating small fishy paper thin sushi this is for you. For entrees we got the Peking duck and chillean sea bass with some bok choy on the side. The duck carcasses are hanging in the window when you enter the place. An old Chinese trick to sell you these wonderful animals. How do you not get one! The level of difficulty on execution to this dish is high and komoto has figured a way out here. The skin was fully rendored and the flesh was tender with flavor from the rendered fat. This is not an easy thing to do. The only thing was the legs tasted fried wondering if the traditional method of all the rendering and cooking of this dish was side stepped somehow. Although, I will say this was very enjoyable. The Chilean sea bass was swimming in butter. The size of the cut was nice with a let down in the preparation and a tad overcooked like the chiefs in the Superbowl. The bok choy was cooked in a pool of Chinese sauce with a nice light bulean cube flavor. I would like to come back here to give the steaks a try vs. the general entrees. This place is an amazing social experience but the food just seemed to be part of the show not the star. Food demolisher out.

Service was meh. Food was mediocre. Not too sure how long this place will last. The portion sizes for the food was just abysmal. The drinks were solid and one of the bartenders told me that the person who created the drink menu no longer works for them; not going to hold my breath to take my husband here on a date. Sidebar : the only thing I enjoyed were the drinks*

Great after dinner spot! (Okay, you should come for dinner, but I did not se this place until after) it has a very cool Asian vibe!! SERVICE: The bartender was very nice and friendly and talked me into "after dinner" food. Thats a keeper!! FOOD: I had the soup dumplings and the rainbow roll.....very yummy and tasty!! If you are downtown near Deep Ellum or staying at the Kimpton....definitely give this place a try!!

Will be back for this place next time in downtown deep ellum area. It's a hidden gem and one stop shop for evening happy hour,dinner and then club vibes with valet parking until 1am. The drinks are delicious! The happy hour menu is a great starter for sure before dinner. The sushi rolls are small but really shareable. The mushrooms tacos were great just small. But the menu does day mini. The house made rum shots taste like kool-aid or juice. We had 2 rounds and didn't any liquor. Get there early because dinner sections fill up fast with reservations. I loved the music and the sliding door to the patio vibe. Felt like Miami!

Yes , my boyfriend and I have our first date night there and we celebrate this Sunday our year together! Our server was amazing I can't remember her name, but we love her. The food delicious as always !

Before you read this review, know that I wanted to give it 4 stars. I really did. However that 3% surcharge left a bad taste in my mouth. Food We started with the Duck Bao Buns. The order comes with 2 generous sized premade bao with duck. I say premade because about half of the places I've been have the bao and duck separate and leave it to the diner to create. The bao itself was sweet, not rubbery, and did not cake up in your mouth; perfect. For me the duck was a little bit of a disappointment. It was too sweet, didn't have any nice crunchy skin, and tasted a little too much like chicken. It wasn't terrible. It just didn't taste like duck. I order game so I can taste the particular flavors of the game. This was a little too westernized for me. My date enjoyed it. Next we had the Korean Fried Chicken and the Surf and Turf Fried Rice. The Korean Fried Chicken was amazing. It comes with 3 pieces; breast, drumstick, and what appeared to be a tender. Absolutely stunning flavor with a subtle crunch on the outside and the chicken was cooked perfectly on the inside. The fried rice was was amazing. I wanted to eat the entire thing myself. It appeared to be around 2 cups of rice. There were generous portions of lobster and wagyu. If you like rice, this is definitely the side dish to order. Drinks They have a wide variety of sake. Unfortunately they ran out of my favorite that day: Onikoroshi. Ambiance The entire restaurant has a cool lounge feel. Lots of reds, dimly lit areas, and with something like a buddha bar soundtrack. Service The service was impeccable and attentive. They left nothing to chance. A well oiled machine. As an aside, the restroom setup is very cool...you'll have to visit to find out.

I loved the ambience of Komodo, played good music, you were still able to talk to people. I was there for HH & dinner, the crab rangoons were my favorite just wish they served more than just 3. Kalbi short rib is the best portion size for the price. Also had a couple of rolls they were good. I loved the surf n turf fried rice but it was definitely way too small. I would definitely go back! The waiter was nice, informative, & moved very fast.

Another Insta-worthy eatery with all the style but lacking substance. Staff was beautiful, our waiter was amazing (so attentive). The decor was chef's kiss but the food was just all right. Very sexy restaurant.

Quick and good service, AMAZING wagyu fried rice and wagyu dumplings. I didn't like the dragon roll. Looking forward to going back and trying the crab lo mein which I hear such great things about. Love the atmosphere there as well.

Was just good! Great ambiance. Cute spot for birthday dinner but not to get amazing food in my opinion

Came here with my friend! Had a great time . The vibes were vibing and the service was great. Jordan was our server and was nice and knowledgeable about the menu. Steven was also helpful and had all the answers to our questions. Our food was good , we will be returning to try the brunch

Komodo Dallas is one of our favorite restaurants. The unique drinks, Asian inspired cuisine, and fun deserts are always good. And we have had excellent service every time we have gone. Highly recommend Komodo for any occassion.

Komodo never disappoints one of my fav places in Dallas. Drinks and food are good, music is always good, the energy is contagious. It's always a hot spot to have a good time but still upscale! My favs are the lychee martini and king crab lo mein! And the lounge is the icing on the cake

I saw the all you can eat brunch on social media and had to come check it out. The value versus what we got was SO worth it! Being able to choose from all of the buffet selections and selecting one entree per person was more than enough food! And the entrees and buffet items did not disappoint. Everything we had was super tasty. For entrees we had the Shanghai Noodles and Miso King Salmon. We also elected to get the all you can drink option which was another great choice and well worth the money. The decor was really nice and created an elevated experience even walking up to the restaurant. During the brunch buffet they have a DJ. The day we went Jarrod's was the DJ and he's SOOOO good. Would definitely come back whenever he's there. Our server, Nick, was FANTASTIC! He gave great suggestions on the drinks and entrees and was super attentive. I also really appreciated that as brunch started getting busier other servers would help each other out by refilling waters for other people's tables and clear used glassware and plates. I'll definitely be back here and highly recommend this experience to others.

I really hate mentioning when restaurants are overhyped, but this one really is I'm not writing it off completely, I may give it another shot, but restaurants with bad service aren't worth going back to IMO. If you're a large restaurant - huge space, and have reservations open the day of, I don't expect delayed service. Don't overbook. We had a reservation for brunch, we got sat right when we walked in, but barely saw our server. I mean so bad I ordered bottomless mimosas for 2 hours, he was gone for an entire hour The service is really what brought this rating down because the DJ for brunch was amazing! And the food was good. For food THE MONEY BAG DUMPLINGS - it's a yes. Get it. Very very good! RAINBOW MAKI - very good, I recommend these as well. Two dishes we didn't really care for The dynamite crab cake benedict and A5 Wagyu Maki! If we go back, we'll definitely try the fried rice and the tacos!

If you're looking for a nice ambiance to enjoy the evening, this spot should accommodate those needs. The interior decor is illuminating. The special cocktails are cute and comes in particular cups. The service is great. They have a large number of staff which helps with service productivity. The food is just okay, but the ambiance is what you're primarily there to enjoy. They have a unisex " all gender restroom" with large private stalls. They also have a lounge up stairs you can enjoy afterward dinner.

Komodo is a great time for a party. I'll give the ambience 10/10 and food 8/10. We went on a Sunday early afternoon and had such a good time. There was a DJ that kept the atmosphere electric. Our server, I forgot his name was on top of his game and made sure that we were satisfied. My husband started off with the unlimited mimosa carafe, which was well worth the price but just know that they are monitoring and only one person is allowed on that carafe so don't try to sneak it around the table. We started off with the edamame and the lobster roll. I will say that the edamame is fantastic. The lobster roll was also good, but I don't know that it was worth the price. Now that Japanese milk bread is ABSOLUTELY fantastic with that butter, so worth the price. What did fall short was that truffle pasta? What's not shown is our friends fried rice and a plate of vegetables. Both were excellent dishes. The interior is beautifully decorated. It's definitely worthy of a swanky dinner, a nice brunch or just a place to go sit at the bar and hang out and have a great time.

My friends and I dined here for Sunday brunch last week. Unimpressed to say the least. We were drawn to this place by several influencer posts, all with good reviews. Not sure if the menu changed or was catered to them but the food options were not quite the same as they had depicted. Theirs looked better. While I can appreciate the fact we all want fresh food at a buffet, every time we went to the bar, they were "out" of most options. It took many rounds to try all the food. Don't get me wrong the food was good, but unremarkable. For my entree, I ordered the B.E.C. - really looking forward to the collab with Shug's. On social media this is advertised with a French toast bagel; on menu it's an everything bagel; I received a jalapeño bagel. Could have been an accident I guess but if it wasn't, the substitution was never acknowledged. After having to ask for cutlery several times, the "steak" knives were so dull. I had to saw through my bagel, and it obliterated my friend's bun on her burger. The only redeeming part was their unlimited drink option. I could get over most of that with any other experience but the nail in the coffin had to be lack of service. The waiter was COMPLETELY inattentive. Truly what solidified the mediocre experience. I'm not sure if it was due to brunch or our party of 5, but I think he knew he was getting a 20% tip out of each of us either way and didn't try. It wasn't that busy. Every. Single. Time. we asked for something we had to ask multiple times before we either got it or just gave up. I'm talking 3-5 times asking. I literally had to chase him down to get my check just to leave. Ultimately, not worth the cost in my opinion.

The ambiance is unique! It gives a Miami and modern feeling and when I went there was a dj in the restaurant. I had a reservation that day and got my table two hours after my reservation. I was at the bar and the music was good so I was okay with that. Once I got my table the service was fast and good. All the food I tried was well done and the presentation is impressive. If there is one thing I recommend getting here for sure is the duck! It's amazing. It's pricey but the portion is big.

Komodo was amazing! We enjoyed the options for Dallas restaurant week. It was a wide variety of options. The drinks, food, and atmosphere were everything. I got the sirloin ,chicken salad, and black pepper steak with eggplants. Alexis, our server, was on point. She gave great suggestions and made our experience even better. I will definitely be back. Please go with your patience and enjoy the ambiance.

My recent dining experience at Komodo was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I stepped inside, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication that set the tone for a memorable evening. The attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the meal. The presentation of each dish was a work of art, and the flavors were a symphony for the palate. We began with the crispy Texas quail with a habanero honey drizzle. It practically melted in my mouth, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to sourcing the freshest ingredients. Next, we savored the Korean fried chicken, Wagyu fried rice and Chilean sea bass a journey of flavors that left me in awe. Each course was a revelation, from the crispy quail to the perfectly seared Wagyu beef that practically dissolved on my tongue. The drink menu offered an impressive selection of drinks I had a makers mark old fashioned and a fortune told and my wife enjoyed a Botanist tonic and fortune told. The service was impeccable, with knowledgeable staff who guided us through the menu and made excellent recommendations. While this restaurant may come with a higher price tag, it is unquestionably worth every penny for a special occasion or when you're seeking an extraordinary culinary adventure. I can't wait to return for another unforgettable dining experience."

I was so excited to try this restaurant and was so disappointed. The food is good, but of course it is when you've been waiting for over an hour for a table you previously booked and even put a credit card on file for. The meat was cooked well and the sushi rolls were also good. They're no Uchi - especially when it comes to service, but if you get seated AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION, they're worth trying. I would have taken more pictures but my phone was at 1% by the time we sat down. For context I booked this restaurant for a birthday dinner for my cousin from out of the country. I wanted to give her a hip Dallas experience but instead was embarrassed by this restaurant. We booked our reservation for 8:15 PM and did not get seated until 9:35 PM. If the people in the reservations before ours didn't leave while they were waiting for their reservation we probably would have been seated even later. In the dinner notes I had specified that this was a birthday dinner for my cousin who was from out of the country so I wanted it to be special - there was absolutely no effort put into the service. Our waiter was nice but frankly he was just doing his job. In no way did he go above any standards we would have set for him. It was such a mess honestly and truly offensive. Not only is this rude towards your clientele, but you're setting your host stand up to be harassed by the countless customers waiting to be seated. Every time I went to the host stand to ask how much longer it was going to be there were at least 3 different parties asking the same thing. I even noticed that a larger group of girls were there to surprise their friend for a birthday dinner, and instead of the friend being greeted at their table like I'm sure they planned, she was greeted at the front of the restaurant and forced to wait with the rest of her party for the table her friends had booked for her. I've been to Miami so I'm familiar with restaurants that have overpriced food and shoddy service, but this was something I haven't even witnessed in Miami. This was by far one of the worst experiences I've had at a high end Dallas restaurant.

Komodo is a BEAUTIFUL restaurant and the aesthetics are definitely there! You want an instagram picture? You definitely have a lot of places here to take your pictures. I was fortunate to have been able to go to their 1year anniversary a couple of weeks ago and I must say.. they definitely know how to throw an event. However was in charge of it did an AMAZING job! Now onto the actual food and service outside of the event. I went there right after they open so about 9ish months ago. The food is delicious and the way it is presented is also beautifully done. However... be ready to spend some money here. We ordered the omakase platter, which, while delicious, didn't quite meet our expectations in terms of portion size for the price. My all time favorite are the money bag dumpling and the honey truffle salmon. The service I've always had a great time and I have to give a shoutout to the bar because at the event they were BUSY and everyone was insanely nice. My service experience when dinning here was overall good! Considering my experiences and expenses, I'd recommend Komodo for celebrations or birthdays rather than intimate date nights. If you're willing to splurge, the ambiance and culinary delights make it worthwhile.

WHAT I ORDERED: Money Bag dumplings, Soup dumplings, Daring Chicken Dan Dan, King Crab Lo Mein, Sizzling Black Pepper Beef, Ox Tail Chow Fun, Crispy Mala Potato, Surg & Turf Fried Rice, Fortunes Told Cocktail, Pikachu Cocktail PARKING: Paid Valet, Street Parking, Parking Ramp INSIDE: The entrance inside the restaurant is spacious and you can see the chefs through the glass windows. The décor was pretty and service was great. The bathrooms are down a long hallway. Would recommend coming here more so for the ambiance than the food. Also, would only go here for a celebration of some sorts. THE FOODS/DRINKS: The two cocktails I tried were tasty but nothing that truly stood out. As for the foods, the dishes I enjoyed were the King Crab Lo Mein, Sizzling Pepper Beef (tender), Surf & Turf Fried Rice. The dumplings were alright and the noodles in the Ox Tail Chow Fun were too al dente for my liking. While most of the food was good, considering the portion sizes and price point, it's overpriced in my eyes.

I was in Dallas visiting a friend and she planned a fun night out at Komodo! Apparently this place is hard to get reservations at and a very popular place! Things were already a little rocky given that we had a reservation for seven people at 7pm, and they texted us 36 hours ahead of time to first cancel the reservation and then confirm a new reservation for 8pm. Annoying to say the least. My friend and I were the first to arrive and decided to have some drinks at the bar. I ordered the Pretty Fly for a Cacti, which is supposed to have prickly pear and sriracha, except I tasted no sriracha and the slightest bit of prickly pear. My friend got the Fortunes told, which was supposed to have lychee, which neither of us tasted. So, fairly disappointing. When two more people in our party arrived and tried to order from the woman working the bar, she acted like we were annoying her. They had us wait until the entire party had arrived so they could start the 1h45 clock on our reservation. Interestingly, they never actually followed through with that and we had our table for well over 2 hours. We started with random appetizers, and I will say that coming here with a large group feels daunting, just because their dishes are meant to be shared, so trying to align on things can be tough. Anyways, what we tried: *Lobster Dynamite - pretty good *Shishito peppers - good *Edamame - I liked the sauce on this *Wagyu steak tacos - one of the girls ordered this as a main, and it's the tiniest two tacos I've ever seen! *Texas Quail - this was pretty good *Money Bag - I liked these, and the touch of gold is cute, but I'll just say it, this is pretentiously overpriced *Dan Dan Chicken dumpling- this was everyone's favorite *Hamachi Serrano - this was so spectacular that we ordered two more of these! *Rainbow Roll - an ok roll, but would absolutely skip as it's badly overpriced *Seabass - two of the girls split this as a main, and they said it was very bland *Crab Lo Mein - this was tasty, but again, for $56, I can get better garlic noodles and the amount of crab doesn't justify the price For dessert, we tried three things: *Banana Pagoda - this was amazing and unlike anything I've had! Delicious! *Chocolate Lava cake - chalky and less than great *Yuzu raspberry dumplings - couldn't taste the yuzu and overall just too sweet. So basically, the food was a 3.5 - 4 out of 5, but the prices are just outrageous, so I'd knock a full point off just for that. I mean, $105 for peking duck? $30 for dim sum or for a roll? Please. Now, the service. It wasn't great to say the least. First, our waitress managed to spill hot water on our table and one person in our party. It also took us 25 minutes to get her attention and ask if we can order food because people were actually hungry, to which she said she'd be right back, and it was several more minutes before we actually placed our order. Lastly, even when we did get her attention, it was still impossible to get her attention as an individual and I wasn't actually able to get another drink. My friend asked for a drink and that never showed up. In fact, with the exception of the bottle of champagne that one person in our party ordered, she didn't bring any more drinks out despite a couple of people ordering some. I'm not sure if they were understaffed or what, but again, if I'm paying this kind of money, the service should match the price tag. The last bit that just sealed the deal for me was that after we paid, we walked back towards the entrance, where people were now queued up for the elevator to go up to the lounge. We were waiting on our jackets and trying to figure out where we were going next and logistics before heading outside where it was cold, and the doorman told us we needed to take it outside. All of it just felt like no one at this place could be bothered with any kind of service or care, which feels frustrating with these kinds of prices.

Went to brunch. Dim sum style buffet, brunch at $72 a piece. Wife got drink package which is $30 unlimited drinks (spicy Paloma or mimosa variant). You get one entree and unlimited small bites like gyoza, dumplings, spare ribs, etc. Comes with one entree too. Sounds like a decent idea. Komodo at brunch sucked bc the service sucked. Wasn't busy enough to have forgot drinks, food, utensils, etc. My friend and I ordered tequila sodas but received ranch waters. We didnt send them back. My friends gf didnt receive her champagne based drink until 45 min in. Food quality was cool but really like going to a 30-50 dollar buffet. It wasn't Wynn quality but I paid more than Wynn. My "wagyu" burger was mid.Collectively with the ingredients it was OK, but the burger patty itself was a red flag situation. I'm always skeptical if a burger has predefined grill marks on it. Also, we couldnt box our entrée food to go bc it was apart of the "buffet". I get it but the server shouldve realized how many times he dropped the ball and accommodated something. $200+ on mid is unacceptable. I couldve went to Monarch. My wife said the dinner experience was better. Good to say I've gone but wont be back.