Shinsei Restaurant

“A great establishment worth visiting over and over again. Fried rice has a stickiness that holds together, with a slight creaminess akin to a risotto. Brussels sprouts are crispy and shishito peppers are slightly blistered/charred and seasoned well. Short ribs are amazing. Sushi and sashimi never disappoints. Can get very busy so reservations would be recommended.”

“Shinsei was so freaking good—one of those meals where every single thing we ordered was a hit. We started with the house hot sake and a lychee martini, which were both great and the perfect way to kick off the meal. The absolute star of the night for me was the wagyu dumplings with truffle. They were to die for—rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with that amazing truffle aroma. I could have eaten two more orders of those alone. If you’re a sashimi lover, you have to get the chef’s choice sashimi. It was a beautiful, fresh sampling of different cuts and flavors and easily enough for two people to share. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. We also ordered the spicy garlic noodles, which had amazing flavor and just the right amount of heat, and the hot rock wagyu, which was such a fun and delicious experience cooking it right at the table. On top of that, we tried a couple of rolls and they were phenomenal as well—super fresh and packed with flavor. Overall the food was outstanding across the board. Everything tasted high quality, the presentation was great, and the whole experience just felt special. If you’re looking for incredible sushi and Japanese dishes in Dallas, Shinsei is definitely a place you need to try.”

“I love Japanese food and have tried it in many countries, including Japan itself. This restaurant is truly delicious — fresh and authentically Japanese. The only small difference is the wasabi, wasn't as spicy. Overall, it’s excellent! The staff are friendly, attentive, and always smiling. We’ll definitely be back again! 🍣✨”

“A hidden gem for sure, I've lived in Dallas all my life and was amazed I have never dined at this beautiful place. The lighting, decor and music, all add a great experience with friends, my only issue was how close all the tables are. Gives a bit of tension between tables, but still the ambience is beautiful. KC was spectacular! He was humorous, well versed in the menu, the manager was very attentive and we had the pleasure of having one of the assistant servers bring us a soy Chile sauce, which was delicious with any sushi roll! Four of us dined and had a great spread, but the main dish, the Chile and Tempura whole Red Snapper is a must! The noodles and sauces served, are enough for us to dine, even if you only have that for your dinner you'll be extremely impressed. Definitely recommend for client dinners, a lovely anniversary or just a great date night!”

“The best thing was the hustle of the busboy upstairs. The worst was an overworked bar tender that was our waiter who couldn't care enough to listen to our drink order and get it right. Food was fine. Its loud upstairs and we were next to three kids birthday parties. Awesome for them, not great for us. I could not recommend unless your wife really wants sushi. Then it's good, and go.”