Jun22596 12 | LUXlife Magazine Yogi’s Sushi Bar was established in February 2021 at Casa Linda Plaza in Dallas, Texas. Today, Yogi’s Sushi Bar serves as a hub for its local community, providing them with a one-of-a-kind experience that blends familiarity with exploration. Dallas is a diverse state, home to individuals from all over the world, and is the ideal location for such a forwardthinking establishment as Yogi’s Sushi Bar. The restaurant offers its guests the familial comforts of a cold beer and sports shows on television, while encouraging them to explore the many delectable dishes and creative cocktails it has to offer. The restaurant boasts an extensive menu, featuring an array of classic and specialty sushi rolls, sashimi, noodle and rice bowls, and hot and cold appetizers. Each dish has been carefully selected to represent both Yogi’s Sushi Bar’s reverence for the traditional and its passion for innovation. Alongside its traditional sushi rolls, the restaurant also offers dishes unique to its kitchen, including the Billy Martin Roll, Caterpillar Roll, Dallas Cowboy Roll, Mr Diablo Roll, and the Spicy Casa Linda Roll. Featuring a variety of fish and flavors, these dishes demonstrate Yogi’s Sushi Bar’s creative flair and dedication to its craft. Across each of its delicious dishes, Yogi’s Sushi Bar upholds the highest standards of quality in both its ingredients and service. The bar boasts an exclusive cocktail menu expertly designed to pair with the restaurant’s entire range of sushi, fried rice, and noodle options, and its wine selection consists of not only red and white wines but also bubbles of all price points, ranging from the house choice to Dom Perignon. Inside the kitchen, only the freshest ingredients are meticulously selected by Yogi’s Sushi Bar’s passionate chef team. “Our head chef, Juan Manzano, has developed years of relationships with over 26 fresh fish vendors,” Dan explained. “These vendors derive from places around the globe, from the Asian seas to the Hawaiian Islands, to name a few. In the early morning each day, several of these vendors drive to our restaurant to present their best catch of the day. We do not chase the vendors – they chase us. It is Juan who decides whether we will purchase any fish that day from these vendors. Being that we only purchase top quality fish, the daily vendors must pass the quality and inventory requirements demanded by Juan.” Mar25256 Most Innovative Japanese Restaurant 2025 – Texas With a population comprising myriad cultures, America’s hospitality landscape serves as a hub for those seeking to explore new dishes. As a result, a number of cuisines have seen a significant rise in popularity, with the sushi market in particular forecasted to grow by $3.91 billion between 2024 and 2029. One remarkable restaurant leading this advancement is Yogi’s Sushi Bar, an innovative combination of sushi restaurant and sports bar located in the heart of Texas. As the sushi bar is named in the Restaurant and Bar Awards 2025, we spoke to Founder and Owner Dan Barbara to find out more. This commitment to excellence is emulated by the entire team, a commitment imposed by Yogi’s Sushi Bar’s exceptional internal culture. When expanding the team, the restaurant recognizes that industry experience is not always a vital quality to possess. Instead, it chooses to develop personnel from outside of the industry, as it is remarkably more productive to create new habits than to correct old bad habits. Alongside this, Yogi’s Sushi Bar knows that its employees play an exceptionally important role in facilitating high quality operations and understands that it is essential to prioritize care for its team. A robust training program has been established to promote the ongoing improvement of the team, providing them with continuous professional development that ensures continued satisfaction in their roles. When the workforce is happy and motivated to succeed, its excellence overflows to its exterior and shapes the service its patrons receive. To keep its sights aligned and working towards continual improvement, Yogi’s Sushi Bar welcomes regular feedback from its customers, understanding that their advice can help the restaurant to become even better for its community. Since its establishment, Yogi’s Sushi Bar has gained a stellar reputation within its local community as a trusted restaurant promising to deliver exceptional meals and unparalleled dining experiences. “Yogi’s Sushi Bar is an amazing place for sushi!” said Lacey. “The service, presentation, and atmosphere are all top-notch! All of the servers are amazing. The Santiago Roll is my favorite. This is my go to sushi restaurant. As a bonus – there are a ton of televisions for watching the games, too.” “Yogi’s Sushi Bar is an East Dallas neighborhood staple for my wife and I,” wrote Paul. “Anytime we are craving incredibly fresh sushi, we come here for their creatively crafted rolls and food. The Tuna Tataki is a great shareable dish that we order every single time. Some of the latest favorites are the Slider Roll, Big Time Roll, Santiago Special Roll, or the KC Roll to change up the texture and style. This place is fantastic, and they are always consistent every single time. Grab a bar seat at the sushi bar and watch the chefs work their magic! Thank you, Yogi’s for delivering phenomenal food every time we visit.”
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