Otaru Sushi & Handroll Bar

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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