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Address: 9711 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX 75238
Phone: (214) 506-0765
Website: https://www.osaizakaya.com/
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The dressing on the ginger salad was not what I expected. I wonder if they have their own recipe. I prefer the traditional carrot/ginger dressing.
Highly recommend if you want authentic Japanese food and great service!
Let’s be real—DFW has no shortage of sushi spots claiming to be “authentic.” You know the type: places where the chef might throw a jalapeño on your roll and call it a day. But Osa Izakaya? This place isn’t playing around. Chef Nicholas and his team are bringing the real deal, and they know it.
From the moment we sat down, it was clear that Osa Izakaya was something special. We started with tempura-fried goodness that was crispy, flavorful, and somehow made us feel like we were making good life choices. The ramen was rich, deeply satisfying, and the kind of broth that makes you forget your problems for a little while. And while we didn’t order the nigiri, we did witness it being prepared—each slice of fish so expertly cut, so beautifully arranged, that we almost regretted our life choices. (Almost. That ramen was worth it.)
But the real showstopper of the night? Chef Nicholas casually crafting an intricate bear out of an orange. Let me repeat: a bear. Out of an orange. At that moment, we realized two things: (1) This man is a culinary wizard, and (2) We will never cut fruit the same way again. The bear was so well-cut and cleaned that it somehow enhanced the flavor—which, frankly, should be scientifically impossible, but here we are.
And because no truly authentic Japanese experience in DFW is complete without a proper drink, we sipped on a Shirakiku carbonated beverage, which was delightfully crisp, bubbly, and made us feel briefly superior to anyone drinking plain water.
But wait, it gets better—Osa Izakaya is about to get its liquor license. That means real Japanese alcohol is coming soon, so you can sip sake and pretend you’re in a Tokyo izakaya (instead of, you know, a DFW shopping center). Oh, and did I mention there’s a free pool table in the enclosed party area? Because nothing says “authentic Japanese experience” like sushi, sake, and absolutely embarrassing yourself at billiards.
Bottom line? Chef Nicholas and his team are delivering something special. Osa Izakaya isn’t just another sushi spot—it’s an experience, a passion project, and a much-needed wake-up call for anyone still eating grocery store sushi. DFW, you have been blessed.
And next time? We’re ordering the nigiri.
The miso spice level two is fantastic with pork. Very tasty, and the spice is just right, taste like homemade noodles(hopefully)
Also got the beef fried rice which was very good and a nice portion. Added some chili oil and made it even better. To start off this party though we had the Crab Rangoons and those suckers were big! Very tasty as well, perfectly crunchy and crab mix was done right. Although the only thing I did not enjoy was the sweet chili that came with the crab Rangoon as it was very heavy on vinegar. But aside from that, everything was tip top and we are definitely coming back. Perfect spot to stop by for a quick and affordable bite. Service was great and fast, and our waitress was very friendly.
The cons: was told 20 minutes, had to wait an extra 15 when I arrived. Not a big deal, but, the chicken was not good. Tasted old, according to my wife, the Mongolian beef was tasty but very dried out. Unfortunately there was a hair in our California roll so we stopped eating them immediately.
Pros: the fried rice was great. Very traditional hibachi/Japanese flavor. All the Veggies were well cooked, zucchini, edamame and broccoli from the chicken bento.
Will probably need some time before we return for some take out.
The food is fresh, and tasty. My ramen broth was very rich and deep, and at level 2 spice, just hot enough for me. I ordered the kimchi ramen, and it was terrific.
Daughter had a tower and calamari for appetizer. She had the coffee milk tea and enjoyed that.
To go we ordered Miso Soup, Ginger Salad, Yellowtail Sashimi (which was forgotten) and a Spider Roll.
All told it came to $90 with tip. A little pricey, maybe, but there were three very satisfied diners. If you’re there for, say, an appetiser and a ramen you’d be out for less than $25 easy.