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Akira Back, The Colony, TX

Akira Back

4.8
4.8
305 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
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The Akira Back restaurant on the waterfront of The Grandscape Development of The Colony, TX is modern Japanese cuisine with 5-star service. This innovative concept was created by Michelin Star award winning Chef Akira Back. As a former professional snowboarder, Chef Back's passion is to provide a food and beverage experience that is unique and leaves people emotionally connected with aspects of his food, personality, and life.

The Akira Back restaurant prides itself on creating innovative culinary experiences combined with a social atmosphere and elegant ambiance. The Akira Back restaurants consist of 20 locations in 9 different countries with many additional locations set to open in the next 12 months.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Korean, International
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (945) 224-0505
  • Website
    http://www.akirabackdallas.com/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 16 guests. Call for more information.
  • Location
    5765 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056
  • Neighborhood
    The Colony
  • Cross street
    Located within the Grandscape Development with Nebraska Furniture Mart.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View

Experiences

  • Wagyu Whiskey Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Every Wednesday Night we offer exclusive Wagyu menu additions plus enjoy 25% off all Japanese A5 Wagyu and 25% off select Japanese Whiskeys.
    Wagyu Whiskey Wednesdays Photo

  • Greatest Hits Kaiseki Tasting Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    An 8-course tasting menu featuring some of Chef Akira’s most signature dishes that vaulted him to Michelin-star status.
    Greatest Hits Kaiseki Tasting Menu Photo

  • Seasonal Kaiseki Menu

    $200.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    An 11-course tasting menu featuring premium proteins and seasonal ingredients. This menu showcases Japanese A5 Wagyu, Bluefin Oh Toro, and Ossetra caviar as well as seasonal preparations and premium fish exclusive to this tasting menu. The Seasonal Kaiseki Menu changes every 3 months with the seasons.

What 305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Innovative

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Japanese

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Innovative

305 Reviews

  1. JoeO

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my wife for her birthday. Great experience. Definitely recommend it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing! Wife and I went for my birthday and were blown away. Best sushi we’ve ever had. Every dish was spectacular and exploding with flavor. Servers were super attentive and explained each dish in detail. Ambience was very nice. Will definitely be back!

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  3. HeatherL

    Dallas

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The food was very good but sorry, $$$$$$, expensive. We would have had a much better time had there not been a huge party, 16 people, LOUD people taking up the center of the small main area of the restaurant. NO ambience here when a party takes over with yelling across the table, loud laughter and talking so loud we could barely hear our waiter when ordering. It was a weeknight not a Saturday, not sure we would be back anytime soon. Good food, great service, prepare to spend a lot for small portions.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Food was great. Will definitely visit again

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  5. KacieG

    Dallas

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love Akira! We celebrated our wedding anniversary last night and everything was amazing. The scallops, beef tartare and wagyu hot rocks are our favorites!

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  6. ZJD8

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service, great vibes. Had a wonderful time and very grateful for the new addition to this side of the metroplex.

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  7. Soxfan

    Dallas

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We did the 8 course Tasting. Every course was absolutely phenomenal! We also had the Lychee Escape drinks and they, too, were fantastic! Loved the whole experience. Not inexpensive, but the amount of exquisite food was tremendous. Highly recommend.

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  8. ShilpaB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    This was my first visit to Akira Back and I am disappointed. I was there for business dinner and it was extremely noisy. It was a weekday and the place was crowded & high noise levels. We even checked with the staff if they can make arrangements for us to sit outside. Many restaurants here in Dallas during such extreme hot weather offer mist fans, shades etc on the deck. But not in your case. I am disappointed and will not suggest my Sales team your restaurant for business meetings or otherwise.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    food just sucked i have been to plenty of places they just couldn’t get anything right

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  10. ChansH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This may have been the best curated experience I’ve ever had. Phenomenal service as well… I’d give it 6 stars if I could

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  11. Rachel

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly this spot was such an incredible place experience!!! We can’t wait to come back!

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  12. Emseal

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely my new favorite restaurant! Not just my favorite sushi place, but best overall! The cocktails were the most creative and tasty we’ve ever had. The food was amazing and the service spectacular. The pricing was appropriate for the quality. The sashimi pizza had me worried until we tried it!! Fantastic! The sushi and sashimi were incredibly fresh and delicious. You can’t go wrong with this choice in restaurant!

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  13. LeslieC

    Central Texas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd time at this restaurant. We had the 8 course Kaiseki and sake pairings - it was absolutely fantastic! Course after course was wonderful. Service excellent and detailed. We love this restaurant and highly recommend it.

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  14. DDandD

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. Our meals were fabulous, and both vegans in our party were delighted at their options. Thank you!

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  15. LuLu

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No regrets! I was in town visiting family and really wanted to try this restaurant. My family isn't very adventurous in their eating, so it was a reservation for 1. I read a lot of reviews before coming here, and some of the harsher ones were a little overblown in my opinion. The restaurant is beautiful! I went at 6 and they weren't very busy, but got busier by the time I was leaving. The dress code said "smart casual," but that didn't seem to be enforced. People were walking in super casual. Staff: I sat at the bar and the bartender was great. The waitress was wonderful and knowledgeable. The other staff walking around were checking in with me and were very friendly. Drinks: Tasty! I started with the Ume-San and it was wonderful. I've had good whiskey before, but this is now my new favorite. I wanted a "desert" type drink after dinner and I was debating some of the fruitier drinks, and the bartender recommended one but then also recommended an espresso martini that he said was really good. I love an espresso martini and this one did not disappoint. Food: I started with the beef tartar. This was honestly one of the tastiest things I have ever had. I may have moaned a little. Presentation 10/10 and the waitress explaining everything and mixing it together was extremely helpful. I then got the grilled octopus which I was really looking forward to, but it was a little bit of a disappointment. I didn't love the chipotle sauce, but the salsa verde worked for me. Overall, I could have skipped this. Then came the 2 pieces of unagi sashimi. I love unagi and this was the best I have had, but it wasn't far and away the best. Lastly was the whitefish crudo. So good!! The flavors were phenomenal! All in all, no regrets! I don't think I would go back unless it was to celebrate something, I'm not exactly a high-roller so this couldn't be a regular occurrence. I'm glad I went though and would definitely recommend it.

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  16. BrianW

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    First visit after many recommendations from family. Food was outstanding. Spicy miso and house salad were great. Followed that with 3 rolls and all were outstanding especially cow pow with braised short rib. The service was good but odd. One water boy talked way too quiet and could barely hear him and waiter was a bit strange. We will be back for sure as food was the bomb.

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  17. JosephR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food palatable and tasty. Missing real wasabi taste, spice, and flavour for the sashimi I ordered.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Everything was amazing and the service was exceptional. I’m so suprised people don’t know about this place as much!

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  19. LisaA

    Dallas

    169 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    169 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This was our first time to dine at Akira Back and we loved it. The ahi tuna pizza was amazing and the sushi extremely fresh and delicious. We got toro and yellowtail and it was fantastic. The sea bass was to die for and the salad with Brussels that it was plated on top of was wonderful. The servers even gave us some background history on the pop rocks sushi and how the replications of artwork were of Akira’s mom’s. We celebrated my husband’s 40th so they were very gracious and gave him a yummy dessert. I can’t wait to go back and bring my sister to try the crispy tofu and other dishes!

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  20. MonicaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Akira Back is one of our favorite restaurants! The food is absolutely delicious and the servers are very personable! The drinks are great too! We’ve been here 3 times and have tried something new each time! Highly recommend!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seasonal tasting menu was phenomenal and the portion sizes were very filling. Absolutely worth the money in experience & the amount of food. Loved it!!!

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  22. Dallasfoodie

    Dallas

    131 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was soo nice to enjoy a top chef restaurant meal so close to home. Since it was my husband's birthday, we ordered the Greatest Hits tasting menu. Although the meal was a little pricey, especially with drinks, the food was absolutely fantastic!! Some of the Best sushi and meat that we have had anywhere!! And the service was to perfection! (I believe Jessica was our primary server.) Thank you for taking a chance and coming north!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Asian fusion restaurant in Texas and one of the best in the country!! Believe me. We know.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous food, service, & experience!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Incredible food and service. Wonderfully accommodating.

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  26. ToddB

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an outstanding new Japanese / Sushi restaurant in The Colony. The menu offers a variety of selections and everything we tasted was outstanding! I highly recommend trying this restaurant, it surpassed all of our expectations and we are looking forward to many future meals there.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here a few times now. Great food and service!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the cocktails, 8-course tasting menu and wine pairing immensely! We also added a couple sushi rolls but had to take them home as the tasting was more than enough food. Additionally, the chef was graciously accommodating to my mom’s request to avoid garlic and truffle. We’ll definitely be back to try some additional items.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was outstanding! Will definitely be back. Had the kimchi scallops, kimchi fried rice with Wagu and several sushi rolls. All were absolutely amazing!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing! Will def go back! A little pricey for the portion size.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The signature tasting with the wine pairing is absolutely incredible. Worth EVERY penny. Almost have no words to even describe this restaurant. The food, the vibes, the service, everything. Wowy.

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  32. CliffordH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the seasonal tasting menu and pairings were beyond amazing. some of the best food i've had in the last 5 years.

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  33. Vivian

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nick, our server, was excellent. Wish he had brought all of our dishes out as he was the best at explaining what we were about to eat. Sad we didn’t even get to thank him in person before we left. Please let him know we appreciated his excellent service.

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  34. ST123

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service and ambience. Cold apps are great, hot options were okay. Cocktails were excellent.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 14 year old daughter wanted to go here for her birthday dinner to have the Wagyu. She got the flambé Wagyu, which came with a little fire show at the table. It was a really cool experience! She ordered dessert, and they put a candle in it for her. Everything we ordered was excellent! Service was excellent too!

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  36. ChaddyB

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding. This is my new favorite spot in DFW.

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  37. mdlchic1230

    Dallas

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    What an amazing experience! Well the food was. We pulled up in the rain around 8pm and were informed by the valet that they were not parking anymore cars. The interior wasn’t anything fancy so I didn’t know what to expect but I was so pleasantly surprised! We tried about 6 different cocktails…all were well made and perfectly balanced. But the highlight was the food, we tried about 10 different items and each one was better than the dish before it. There was not 1 thing we didn’t like or that was even mediocre. The tai red snapper had a great crispy skin. The decomposed crispy rice was fantastic! Even something as simple as edamame was prepared in a kimchi butter which definitely took it to the next level! The sushi was so fresh! While it’s a drive to get here I will definitely come again!

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  38. Itwasmeh

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food, weird setting. Can’t wrap my head around why this was the location or the building, but the sushi was unquestionably top notch. One of the better dinners I’ve had.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow!!!! I have been to Shoyo Sushi for their tasting menu, but it’s so hard to get reservations and it’s in Dallas. Akira Back is in closer, easier to get in, and was even better! They have a full menu plus 3 tasting options. We had the seasonal tasting, not realizing it was 11 plates! It had more exotic options. Everything was phenomenal and had a nice mix of sushi, other seafood, and A5 wagyu beef 🤤 We ate it all up with no regrets! There were plenty of open tables and we were seated immediately. Service was impeccable, for example they refolded our napkins any time somebody went to the bathroom. The drinks were SO good, I’d return just for those! The patio looked really nice, so I’m excited to return and try eating out there with the beautiful water view!

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  40. BrittneyS

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience. Our waiter, Luke, was very professional and informative guiding us through each course. If you’re a foodie, I highly recommend trying the “Greatest Hits” where each course is selected by the chef. It’s definitely worth the value.

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Akira Back is rated 4.8 stars by 305 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Akira Back

5765 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located within the Grandscape Development with Nebraska Furniture Mart.
  • Neighborhood
    The Colony
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Korean, International
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View
  • Website
    http://www.akirabackdallas.com/
  • Phone number
    (945) 224-0505
  • Private party facilities
    We have 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 16 guests. Call for more information.
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