Sumo Shack - Dallas

Fusion done right!!! These guys know what they’re doing. The Baos are creative and super yummy. My favorites are the Angry Bird and Pork Belly. The Sumo Fries a... read more Fusion done right!!! These guys know what they’re doing. The Baos are creative and super yummy. My favorites are the Angry Bird and Pork Belly. The Sumo Fries are disgustingly delicious, too. So unique. Sober or wasted, it doesn’t matter... This place rocks!

I don 't deal out 5-Stars lightly, but this place was fantastic. When Sumo Shack opened I just assumed it was another 'kinda so-so ' fast asian cuisine. I 'm st... read more I don 't deal out 5-Stars lightly, but this place was fantastic. When Sumo Shack opened I just assumed it was another 'kinda so-so ' fast asian cuisine. I 'm stuffing my foot in my mouth now. Which isn 't nearly as delicious as this new spot for bao fusion. The food? Excellent. This place almost immediately shot up to my top favorites in Dallas after stopping by to try a few items with a friend so that we got a nice 'spread '. I want to go back and try the entire menu at this point. The Takoyaki was delicious (I 've tried takoyaki everywhere, this tasted fresh and authentic). The Tokyo Dog had such an interesting flavor profile and my friend had to go back for seconds. I 'm absolutely in love with the bao-used-as-a-taco concept and recommend the Pork Belly Bao for those dipping their toes in, though I got to try a bite of the Angry Bird Bao and that was great too. There are many other flavors to try, along with dessert bao! I haven 't gotten to try the ramen yet, but it looks very authentic. In general, everything was very clearly fresh and very reasonably priced. On Fridays and Saturdays they are open until 4am, so I can see this being a great place to just stop and have a bite to hang out with friends after a night out. I highly recommend the Green Tea margarita too. The staff were friendly, attentive, and very courteous. The bartender was fantastic and completely on point. The restaurant itself? Cool art, really relaxed, inviting vibe. Completely clean from tip to toe with a visibly clean open-kitchen. They open up the bar on both sides during the night for barside service at the patio. It was beautiful and a great place for a date. I hope this place does well. It 's nice to see a lot of care and thought put into a menu clearly aiming to bring something 'new ' the the area. Stop by and try it. You won 't be disappointed.

I just visited the new restaurant in town, and it was wonderfully unique and delicious! The Tokyo Dog is a must-try, featuring a fantastic combination of bonito... read more I just visited the new restaurant in town, and it was wonderfully unique and delicious! The Tokyo Dog is a must-try, featuring a fantastic combination of bonito flakes, nori, scallions, sesame seeds, caramelized onions, and kewpie mayo all piled on an all-beef hot dog—truly an amazing creation. The Sumo Fries, which are a Japanese twist on chili cheese fries, are also a must. I also enjoyed the Philly Steak, Angry Bird, and Burger Baos; they were all tasty, but they're on the smaller side, so I recommend ordering a few if that's all you're having. I highly recommend checking out this place if you're in the area!

The Japanese food and service at this restaurant are excellent. You should definitely give it a try. My brother came to visit, and he requested that we return t... read more The Japanese food and service at this restaurant are excellent. You should definitely give it a try. My brother came to visit, and he requested that we return to this place. The prices on the menu are reasonable.

This is a fantastic spot for delicious Japanese cuisine. Everyone at our table was very satisfied. The prices were reasonable, and the menu reminded me of a res... read more This is a fantastic spot for delicious Japanese cuisine. Everyone at our table was very satisfied. The prices were reasonable, and the menu reminded me of a restaurant I loved in San Francisco.