Otaru Sushi & Handroll Bar

I went to Otaru once, and immediately came back the same week—and honestly, that alone says everything. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is stunning. The lighting is perfectly curated, creating an intimate yet lively atmosphere that makes the entire dining experience feel elevated and special. The service was exceptional across the board. Every sushi chef was welcoming and attentive, and I’d especially like to thank Chef Jun, who truly made the night unforgettable. His warmth, attention to detail, and genuine passion for his craft added such a personal touch to the experience. I’d also like to give a special thank you to our server, Chris, whose informative and entertaining service made the experience even better. He walked us through the menu with great insight, offered thoughtful recommendations, and kept the night engaging from start to finish. The servers were equally amazing—extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and always checking in at just the right moments. As for the food, the quality was simply unmatched compared to any sushi restaurant I’ve been to in Dallas. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Some must-order items include: - the salmon truffle ponzu - black cod nigiri - salmon nigiri - hotate (scallop) nigiri - yellowtail with asian pear - brussels sprouts - a5 wagyu uni handroll - ube ice cream - matcha mojito mocktail

Affordable tasty sushi and hand rolls with generous portions. Chef really took a great care of us and made sure we like the 🍣 choices. We love everything ordered. Will definitely come back.

Everything was absolutely delicious, but the lighting, attentive chefs, service and the whole vibe just elevated our experience at Otaru Sushi.

The staff was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The restaurant is very approachable and I liked that it offered a variety of items so we could try a little bit of everything. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed every piece we had from the truffle salmon sashimi to the toro topped with caviar, fresh truffle and gold flakes.

Delicious sushi. Really good service, one of the chefs mixed up our orders but the restaurant made it right, quickly making our order and giving us free dessert. The place is small but can easily walk in a weekday. A great experience watching them make the sushi in front of u

The weather was perfect tonight. We had a party of 12 since we couldn’t fit inside, we put some tables together outside & they were happy to accommodate us. They were so sweet!!! Service was excellent due to the amazing staff. The food is delicious our fave dishes were the sashimi fish was fresh! And the scallop froi gras. Hand rolls fish to rice ratio was perfection we had a memorable time here!

Otaru Sushi & Handroll Bar is excellent. Super fresh fish, great hand rolls, and a menu with plenty of variety. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the overall vibe makes it a great spot whether you’re dining in or grabbing a quick bite. Easily one of my favorite sushi spots.

Hands down the best sushi restaurant in Dallas. Matches the flavor and experience of Tatsu but for an affordable price! I’m so glad this spot opened up in the neighborhood! The fish is always so fresh and so delicious. The hospitality is unmatched. I will miss this place so much when I move!!

We will def be back - service and vibes were immaculate. We came as a party of 4 and would order the sake tasting and/or lychee martinis again. Miso eggplant was a nice, warm starter. Otherwise... 5/5 stars: - Golden rainbow roll - Birthday roll 4/5 stars: - salmon truffle ponzu - hamachi crudo - bluefin tuna tataki 3/5 stars: - Ankimo - Spider roll

Otaru is a perfect and needed addition to Bishop Arts! Having lived in the neighborhood 11 years, we've seen a lot come and go. This has everything that should make it last long term. We've fallen in love with the size, aesthetic, and delicious menu that has enough for those who like to play it safe and for those who like culinary adventure. We've gone 4 times since it opened and love to go for a later dinner, cozied up around the bar to watch them at work. Highly recommend: the old fashioned for him and the yuzu margarita for her (ask them to make it spicy if that's your thing), start with the Brussels sprouts, then move to the truffle salmon (HEAVENLY! And much more tasty than the other raw salmon plate option), then do the wagyu hot rock (omg talk about melt in your mouth), then end with the volcano roll which isn't a roll at all but amazing sushi stack in a shell under salt crystals they light on fire. If you have a sweet tooth, get the fried cheese cake and sub mochi ice cream for their salted toffee ice cream. Sprinkle in whatever else but those would be my do-not-pass-on recommendations!

Otaru is an intimate little space with 4 busy sushi chefs in the middle of the pod preparing some of the most delectable bites you'll experience in Dallas. If it's your first time, go for the omakase. You will not be disappointed or leave hungry. The sushi rice for each nigiri was the perfect temperature, cook and flavor. The fish choices were mostly off of the specials menu. Most memorably mind blowing for me probably was the uni wagyu toro and really with that combination, how can you go wrong. I did come on another occasion and tried several other dishes including the ankimo, miso eggplant app and the mango hamachi. All were excellent. I went around 5:20 Friday evening as a single and was able to get a spot. It filled up quickly in the next 30 minutes. Get there early or make a reservation. This place is a gem.

It was an off putting experience. I came in a Monday and that was my bad. The fish wasn't fresh. I didn't care much for most of the rolls and pieces, had no flavor. The only piece I liked was the Ottoro with caviar, that was good. The chef I thought was unprofessional. Told me he was hungry and ate a few bites infront of me. That was off putting.

Overall I think Otaru is great. The food was solid & service & atmosphere was great. I would give Otaru a 8.5 overall . I like the location of Otaru better, I like how it's in Bishop Art. That way you can do a lot of activities around the area after eating. My friends and I got dessert at Emporium down the street & ended the night at Wild Detectives. The drinks here are definitely 10/10. I got the lychee martini & it was refreshing & balanced. These are the top items that I would recommend-Lychee Martini, Snow Crab Handroll , Wagyu Hot Rock , Scallop Foie Gras . The only one thing I do have a complaint about is that parking is super hard to find in that area.

My friend and I got the signature omakase today and it was a delicious experience! The service was also extremely fast. My favorite was the wagyu with uni!

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Steve delivered the best experience for my first time eating at a hand roll bar. I've been craving sushi for a while and I got my fix. The servers were amazing and tentative. They made she they answered any questions I had about the experience. The space is the perfect size very intimate. I tried the 6 roll hand roll option on the menu which was very fulfilling and the fish was very fresh, the miso soup was perfect. I will be Otaru my regular spot.

Food is spectacular and much better than the closest sushi restaurant in the Bishop Arts area! Britney (bartender) is friendly and very accommodating without batting an eye. She wants (along with the other staff) to make sure your experience, be it your second, third time but more importantly your first experience is incredible. Ambiance is chill and relaxing! I'd definitely mark this as one of the best sushi experience in Dallas!!

This place was amazing! I recommend going with a group that's comfortable sharing and splitting/trying as many dishes as you can. The restaurant is small, but intimate. If you're lucky, you can sit at the sushi bar and watch the magic unfold. The servers and bartenders are attentive and kind, answering questions and making suggestions based on what you have a taste for! The yuzu miso salmon was a perfect starter, and I recommend doing the hand roll combos where you get multiple flavors brought out to you in a rather quick succession. They even split them in half if you're sharing with a friend! We got the Flamingo specialty roll to end the night, but I'd definitely want to come back and try the smoked ceviche. So excited to add this restaurant into the rotation and I cannot praise it enough!

Such a cute intimate spot. Went for a late lunch/early dinner, the service was amazing and the food was such a great experience. We got the signature chefs tasting menu. Would recommend 10/10

Amazing Amazing Place. Took my mother in law here and she loved her first time experience!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. And we came all the way in from Madison Wi !!

Very good sushi restaurant! This is one of my favorite non michelin starred sushi spots. The fish was fresh, and the chef had good technique, esp with the shari. I especially liked the salmon yuzu miso. Would much rather come here than places like Uchi, and they are around the same cost.

A small intimate and exclusive dining. When you sit at the bar, you will have your own sushi chef who creates all your sushi, sashimi and hand rolls (which they can slice into 2 or 3 or 4 pieces). The care and precious each piece is placed makes each dish an art form. The fish was fresh and each bite was something else ... delicious. It was a wonderful experience.

Great first visit to Otaru! Small but nice location with a beautiful sushi bar. The service was top notch and the Omakase tasting outstanding, especially for the price. Each piece had excellent flavor and the presentation was spot-on. Otaru is a wonderful addition to the Bishop Arts neighborhood!

Food and service is amazing! Wonderful addition to Bishop Arts! We have been back a couple times. Free parking in the dedicated lot to the side although it small. Cant wait to go back again and try other sushi roll options although the Volcano is my favorite!

So far this has been one of my top sushi experiences in Dallas. I did the omakase which features 11 courses that did not disappoint.

Amazing hand rolls and sushi. Fantastic and friendly service. Good selection of Sake, Beers, cocktails. Small space but we were able to walk in and get a table quickly at 6pm on a Friday. Could not recommend more!

My new favorite Sushi bar. Service was great the staff is super friendly. The ambiance is sleek and modern. Each roll we got was magnificent. The miso soup was like none I've ever tasted. Superb. Highly recommend this new spot.

This place was absolutely perfect! My boyfriend and I were just driving around and saw this place and we were intrigued! I love how intimate the place is, and the food is absolutely delicious. I would say the price is worth every bite. The food was so fresh and every time we got a taste of the food, it was to die for. Although not picture, the snow crab, salmon, and spicy tuna rolls were also very delicious! On top of the food being great, the staff was so nice! 10000000/10 recommend! My boyfriend and I can't wait to come back!

Delicious food and super friendly service. This has become our weekday lunch guilty pleasure... what a treat! Highly recommend. Very small so come off hours or be prepared to wait at peak times.

One of the best in Dallas, attentive service, intimate setting, and the prices are VERY appropriate for the quality of food! Fresh, flavorful, inventive, and prepared live in front of you! We went for date night on Tuesday and I WILL be returning this weekend

Tonight was the grand opening, and they killed it! This highly anticipated omakase and hand roll bar in the bishop arts district is the brainchild of the owners of Kome Dallas. Located in the building where Lucia originally started, Otaru is in the perfect location for those wanting an authentic Japanese experience with the finest and freshest ingredients. We had to try the omakase, of course, and we were not disappointed! The quality and presentation is borderline fine-dining, but casual enough to hop in with friends for drinks and a bite. The max occupancy looked to be about 16 for counter and 4 at the bar in the back. This probably means you'll have to make reservations in the very near future to guarantee no wait and a seat! They're open for both lunch and dinner. Trust me, Otaru is going to get popular real fast, especially in this part of Dallas, so stop by soon and tell the owners Roy and Sue we sent you!

This place is awesome in the old Lucia footprint. Im almost scared to write this review as I don't want this to be as impossible as they are to get introduced. Fabulous new sushi restaurant in Bishop arts. Kind of a cross between Oishii and Uchi. Great service, great food. I'll be back soon!

This place is AMAZING! I got the rainbow roll and my husband got the volcano roll, both delicious. Service was also great! This sushi spot is the perfect addition to the bishop arts neighborhood. We can't wait to be back!!

Food was very fresh and delicious. Service was excellent and enjoyed details provided for each dish. We tried the Omakase and we will be back again to try the chef special Omakase.

Everything was Omazing. The fish was so fresh and buttery soft, and the flavor combinations were spot on. I highly recommend the omakase; it is so worth it. Everything was served in a timely manner, and the Chef was friendly and interactive. It is also fun to see the chefs in action, at the sushi bar.

So good. Beautiful presentation. Small intimate restaurant 16 seats so book early! Will definitely be back. Parking in rear.

What a gem! The fish is super fresh and high quality. The staff is amazingly nice! Try the seared A5 Wagyu!

Really wonderful sushi, super fresh fish and a great selection. Reasonably priced for the quality and expertise of the chefs. We will definitely be back. Super bonus points for being open Sunday!!

The place is really quaint inside, good communal vibe. Sushi chefs are from Japan and super nice. The quality of the fish is high quality. Would come back for sure!

The food is so fresh and flavorful. I got the flamingo roll which is now my all time favorite roll my husband got the volcano roll - served over fire in a shell, also delicious! Great hand rolls too. Good vibes, friendly service. So excited to have this in the area.

Omg everything was freaking amazing. If I could give more stars I would. The food was amazing. The service was amazing. The flamingo roll had so much flavor I loved it. My new favorite restaurant. The restaurant it self was a vibe. They played house music the entire time. Mainly Odesza and Rufus! Such a freaking vibe!

This is the best sushi I've had in a very long time. Traditional options to rarer fish, this place is amazing. VERY happy they opened ahead of schedule!

decided to do the 6pc handroll set which consisted of snow crab, salmon, a daily special (i got hamachi which was so fresh), spicy tuna, bay scallop, and lobster all of which was so filling. we also got the chutoro, a5 wagyu uni, and kanpache shiitake. the quality of the fish here was so fresh and very similar to hatsuyuki and naminohana!

Small and elegant place . Very meticulous maybe because they're not busy yet. Good, fresh and delicious sushi. Pretty sure they will be busy one day where the wait times will probably be in the hours. Highly recommended from an avid sushi eater.

Do you like sushi? Then you will love this place. Be prepared to pay but the quality, service, flavors and presentation are unlike any I've seen in Dallas in a long time. A MUST try. Totally amazing! Black cod and volcano are incredible. See you next week!

The experience was amazing and food was even better. Everything we had was super fresh and we got to enjoy watching the chefs prep the food while sitting at the bar. A very lovely experience, definitely want to come back for the salmon truffle ponzu and ama ebi!

The BEST sushi in Dallas - hands down!! Exquisite to watch and a perfect birthday dinner for myself. Will return frequently

I love their food so much. I went there so much times delicious everyone go there ASAP

The best fish. Fresh. Beautiful. Everything about this place is top notch. Definitely high end and much needed in this area. Service- A+.