Japanese RestaurantFine Dining RestaurantSushi Restaurant
Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics.
Customers consistently praised the food for its freshness, unique flavors, and presentation, with standout dishes like the fried milk dessert and various sushi options.
Service Experience
While many reviews highlighted exceptional service from specific staff members, there were notable complaints about inconsistent service and inattentiveness from some servers.
Atmosphere
The restaurant's ambiance was frequently described as vibrant and inviting, making it suitable for special occasions, though some found the lighting too dim.
Pricing
The restaurant is considered pricey, but many customers felt the quality of food and service justified the cost, especially during happy hour.
Reservation Issues
Several customers reported problems with reservations, including tables not being held as promised, leading to frustration.
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Victoria Quynh
Dec 25, 2025
5.0
FOOD IG: @northtx.gemz
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🍒 WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: fancy sushi served in a casual atmosphere. Cute and vibey! Uchi and Uchiba have the same location just fyi. Uchi is downstairs and uchiba is upstairs.
🍒 THE VIBE: Uchi is the fancy one, UCHIBA is the “bar style one” and the Uchiko in Plano is similar to original Uchi but different “charred” flavors. (Yes I just looked it up bc it was confusing to me too)
🍒 PRICE: I don’t remember kinda pricy but we went for happy hour!
🍒 WOULD I COME BACK? Yes! I can’t wait.
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Overall Rating: 9/10
- I only have good things to say about @uchibarestaurants ! I absolutely loved my experience and the foods were so unique and culinary curated.
- Highly recommend ordering everything, there was nothing I didn’t like.
- The fish was light and absolutely fresh. The flavors tied together effortlessly.
- Highly recommend a recommendation if you wanna get into Uchi but Uchiba had seating when they opened, but they get busy quick!
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Megan Hecimovich
Dec 22, 2025
5.0
The food here is wonderful but our server KJ was OUTSTANDING! He gave the best recommendations and made sure we were taken care of every step of the way! We will always ask for KJ when we come now. Truly made the experience next level!!
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Kelly Zhang
Dec 17, 2025
5.0
My husband and I had an absolutely phenomenal time at Uchibã for my birthday dinner. The space is a dimly lit, casual and refined atmosphere, perfect for special occasion or date night. Onto the food, the best part. Our standouts definitely were these nigiri pieces: hirame, hamachi, akamutsu aburi-style. By the way, any of these you can get aburi-style which was definitely a game changer for us. All nigiri pieces were expertly curated with garnishes and seasonings that blended with the fish, something that really tied the food together. We prefer white fish and for our fish to lean on the softer side, cleaner side. The hot food & rolls were also delicious, with our standout being the soft shell crab maki with crispy and fragrant fried crab, although the sauce is a little strong so we didn't use much. The real winner tonight was our dessert, the famous fried milk is warm and milky, perfectly balancing with the dark chocolate and vanilla ice cream. The ube cheesecake was also equally if not more delicious, actually not that strong of a cheesecake taste (perfect for me because I don't care for cheesecake). I adored the blueberry sorbet that came with it - I would order just the sorbet if I could. Lastly, and most definitely not least, we wanted to thank our server Honey for being the sweetest, kindest person we could ask for. She gave us some birthday treats on the house, and was so helpful in giving us recommendations. We will definitely be back!
cold dish
- kinoko usuzukuri (2) - $18 (HH) 6/10
handroll & nigiri
- hamachi handroll (2) - $24 (HH)
- akami nigiri (2) - $9 (HH) 7/10
- nama hotate nigiri (2) - $10 (HH) 8/10
- hamachi sashimi - 7/10
ordered
- soft shell crab maki (1) - $18.5 - 8.5/10
- duck bao (1) - $11 - 7.5/10
- tiger cry bao (1) - $9 - 7.5/10
- hirame kombujime flounder (2) - $20 - 8.5/10
- itoyori threadfin bream (2) - $20 - 8/10
- isaki three line grunt (2) - 6/10
- akamutsu rosy sea perch aburi (2) - $30 - 9/10
- hirame flounder (2) - $13 - 9/10
- hamachi yellowtail (2) - $14 - 8/10
- sake toro salmon belly aburi (2) - 7/10
dessert
- fried milk (1) - $14.5 - 10/10
- ube cheesecake (1) - $12.5 - 10/10
*HH stands for happy hour
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Ronald Winchell
Dec 14, 2025
2.0
I am so disappointed I’m in my uber and could not wait to write this . I’m here as a travel writer and of course this restaurant is on my list. I’ve had incredible hospitality in every restaurant I’ve gone
to as a solo diner except here. I made sure I had a reservation to sit at the bar, order the omakasi for one and was assured of the price on the phone, I was told it would be a higher charge when I got there. . They did make the adjustment and proceeded to served me an inferior meal. I watched people next to me, have course after course after course of food. Even being a single dinner I had nowhere the amount of food that they were served. I could tell the rice was incredible as the sushi from what little I had. And ironically, the dessert was the biggest portion of the entire meal. The check was plopped in front of me as I was still eating my dessert not even asking if I wanted anything else. No one asked if I enjoyed my meal, no one said goodbye. I understand this review won’t make a difference in people coming here. The food looked amazing. My fault for thinking I would get a wonderful taste of what the restaurant had to order. For the first time in Dallas, I feel ripped off
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The Cat's Pajamas
Dec 10, 2025
5.0
This was one of the greatest meals I have ever had. I had the pleasure to dine here on a work trip, I am from Seattle, so the notion of getting seafood in Texas was definitely interesting. I was completely blown away by this experience, from the moment we sat down our server Sunny took the reins and acted as our tour guide through the menu. I cannot say enough good things about her, she made this meal the great meal that it was. I am still floored by how impressive she was in knowing every bit of the menu and the items on it. We trusted her right away to just take the wheel and steer our meal and make it as incredible as she could. The seafood was fresh, The mixture of tastes and textures that they achieve in simple Nigiri combinations was very impressive. However, the star of the show was the Wagyu, I think I counted three or four ways that they cook it on the menu of which we decided on 2, and we were absolutely blown away. She also brought us free additional surprise dishes at no charge, and even after a prolonged conversation with my colleague after we paid the bill came around with another round of free drinks just because she had seen us there having a good time chatting. I am sad I do not live here, because if I did, I would make this a regular spot. If you are in Dallas and want an experience, that will knock your socks off, look nowhere else.
What type of cuisine does Uchibā Dallas specialize in?
Uchibā Dallas offers Japanese izakaya-inspired dishes, including yakitori grill items and classic Uchi selections.
What are the operating hours for Uchibā Dallas?
Uchibā Dallas is open daily from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Does Uchibā Dallas offer delivery and pickup services?
Yes, Uchibā Dallas provides in-store pickup and delivery services.
Can I make a reservation at Uchibā Dallas?
Yes, reservations are accepted and required, and you can book through their reservation website.
Does Uchibā Dallas have a bar and serve alcoholic beverages?
Yes, Uchibā Dallas has an onsite bar and serves alcoholic drinks including Japanese whiskies, cocktails, beer, and wine.
Is Uchibā Dallas wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Uchibā Dallas has a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restroom facilities.
Does Uchibā Dallas provide outdoor seating?
Yes, there is outdoor seating available at Uchibā Dallas.
What hotels are near Uchibā Dallas where visitors can stay?
Visitors can stay at nearby hotels such as Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh, Le Meridien Hotel by Marriott, and Stoneleigh Hotel.
Are there any art galleries or museums near Uchibā Dallas?
Yes, Thomson Fine Arts, an art gallery and museum, is located nearby, making it a great spot to visit before or after dining.
What are some nearby dining options around Uchibā Dallas for different tastes?
Nearby dining options include Nuri Steakhouse for steaks and Asian cuisine, Perle on Maple for American and French food, Bar W with a sports bar vibe serving burgers, and Coal Vines for pizza.