Sushi Sam
500 West Southlake Blvd, #138
Southlake - 76092 • 817-410-1991

The Location: Follow the boulevard in Southlake a couple miles west past the Town Square and you will find a world class sushi bar appropriately called Sushi Sam. It’s located in a small strip mall it shares with a taco stand and bakery along with a few small business establishments. Don’t let the mundane location keep you from making the trip or you will miss one of the best sushi stops in the metroplex. 

The Food: If you have tag-alongs who don’t fancy raw fish, not to worry, Sam is also a Japanese restaurant which sports all the traditional fare. But that’s not what brings in large local crowds each night of the week….it’s all about the sushi. Sam’s Yakitori Bar has about two dozen sushi choices. Tops on this list are the Hamachi, which is the Yellow Tail Tuna. It is mild and extremely fresh. Don’t leave without sampling at least two other items, notably Eel, Squid and Octopus. If Maki Sushi and Special Rolls are your cravings, try the Spicy Tuna Roll and the Spider Roll which is a fried soft shell crab served with lettuce and avocado. The owners have created an extensive Specialty Roll menu. The Ahi Tuna Tower is fresh avocado piled high with tuna sashimi and crab mixed into a tasty sauce. It’s pricey, but nothing short of spectacular.  

Of the forty-something choices you will have, many of the selections features names with a local flair. The locals can’t get enough of the Dragon Roll named after the Southlake High School mascot is a Yellowtail roll with scallions and avocado outside and topped with shrimp. Other faves are the Samurai Roll which is Yellowtail, Jalapeno and cucumber topped with salmon and a special chili sauce, and the Hawaii Roll featuring crabmeat and avocado topped with tuna.

The Bento Box is good if you stop by for lunch. The Tempura and Chicken Teriyaki are the favorites. They also have exceptional Udon, so if you aren’t in a fish mood, order the Chicken Udon. If it is just that you want your fish more on the cooked side, try the Salmon Teriyaki. If you are in the mood for an appetizer, try the tempura- breaded green beans with mayo-sriracha sauce or the rock shrimp accompanied by slightly sweet brown dipping sauce.

Don’t worry, Sam has a nice list of sake and Japanese beers to wash the succulent rolls down with, as well as wine. After you are filled to the lid with sushi, be sure and hit the Town Square on your way home as there are plenty of exciting new establishments recently opened and ready to serve your every retail need and walk off all those calories.

The Extras: Take out, takes reservations, catering, private parties, kid-friendly