Tag: Japanese Food

An omakase dinner usually means a $200+ check before drinks. Yujo Umi in Frisco broke the formula: a 20-course Ultimate Omakase for $100 — with no tipping required. Dallas Love List (@dallaslovelist) called it the ultimate omakase experience, and the math backs them up.

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20-COURSE OMAKASE FOR $100 IN FRISCO WITH NO TIPPING REQUIRED — @yujoumi has the ultimate Omakase experience

How the $100 omakase works

• 20 refined courses served chef’s-choice at the counter
• $100 per person, with a $20 deposit released at check-in
• No tipping — it’s policy, not a suggestion
• Tuesday–Thursday only — book ahead on Tock, seats go fast

Beyond the omakase

Yujo Umi is a premium sushi restaurant in its own right — nigiri, sashimi, and seasonal fish flown in for the counter. Weekend lunch and dinner service runs à la carte if you can’t swing a weeknight.

Location & hours

Address: 16100 State Highway 121, Frisco, TX 75035 · (972) 332-8283

Closed Mondays. Dinner Tuesday–Thursday 5–9:30 PM; Friday–Saturday lunch 11 AM–2:30 PM and dinner 5–10 PM; Sunday 12–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book the $100 omakase?

Reserve through Tock (search “Yujo Umi Frisco”). The Ultimate Omakase is offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.

Is the no-tipping policy real?

Yes — hospitality is included in the price. Your $100 is genuinely the price of the meal.

How long does 20 courses take?

Plan about 90 minutes to 2 hours at the counter — it’s paced, not rushed.

More great Japanese food in Frisco

Try gyukatsu at Nikugen, or the new Musume at The Star. Full list in our Restaurants section.

PSA, courtesy of creator Bethany Learmont (@bethanylearmont): Nikugen in Frisco serves gyukatsu — and if you haven’t tried it, you’re missing one of the most fun dishes in Japanese cooking.

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a PSA that Nikugen in Frisco serves gyukatsu #dallaseats #friscorestaurants #japanesefood

What is gyukatsu?

Think tonkatsu’s beefier cousin: a panko-breaded beef cutlet fried rare, sliced, and served with a personal hot stone so you sear each piece exactly how you like it. Crispy outside, rosy inside, dipped in accompanying sauces — interactive, photogenic, and delicious.

What else is on the menu

Nikugen Steak & Ramen covers a lot of Japanese comfort ground: hibachi steaks, rich ramen bowls, udon, sushi rolls, and appetizers built for sharing. It’s a strong pick when your group wants different things but everyone wants Japanese.

Location & details

Address: 4710 Preston Rd, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034 · (469) 294-0417

Casual, family-friendly, and busy at peak dinner hours — weeknights are easier for walk-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What should I order first at Nikugen?

The gyukatsu set — it’s the dish that sets Nikugen apart in Frisco. Add a ramen if you’re extra hungry.

Is the beef served raw?

It arrives fried rare, and you finish each slice on your own hot stone to your preferred doneness.

Is Nikugen good for kids?

Yes — the menu’s variety (ramen, sushi, hibachi) makes it easy for picky eaters, and the hot-stone searing is a hit with older kids.

More Frisco eats

Keep the Japanese streak going with Yujo Umi’s $100 omakase or Musume at The Star. Everything else is in our Restaurants guides.