Akira Back - Permanently Closed

4.7

364 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
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/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We have 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 20 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
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Ab Tuna Pizza$25.00
umami aioli / micro shiso / white truffle oil
Jeju Domi$23.00
marinated masago / red sorrel / chojang
Salmon Tiradito$23.00
grilled peach / yuzu lemon / cilantro oil
Ab Tataki$25.00
kizami wasabi /onion / karashi su miso
Hokkaido Scallop Kiwi$25.00
onion salsa / shiso / truffle / yuzu soy
Yellowtail Serrano$25.00
serrano salsa / garlic / cilantro / citrus soy
Toro Caviar$42.00
serrano / cilantro / caviar / gochujang miso
Whitefish Crudo$25.00
crispy onion / serrano / shiso / nanbanzu

Ab Tartar

Toro / Yellowtail
ossetra caviar / wasabi soy / brioche / chef's selection of 9 different accompaniments
- Toro$40.00
- Yellowtail$30.00

New Style Carpaccio

Salmon / Whitefish / Octopus$26.00
hot sesame & olive oil / yuzu soy / serrano / garlic / ginger / chives / parmesan cheese

Nazo 9

Chef's Signature Mystery Box
Unveiled tableside. While supplies last. Minimum 2 guests
- per person$65.00

Hot

Ab Taco$22.00
wagyu bulgogi / roasted tomato ponzu
Eggplant Miso$12.00
sesame / chives / mozzarella / den miso
Miso Black Cod$35.00
sake foam / shishito / den miso
Rock Shrimp Tempura$24.00
mixed greens / chives / gochujang aioli
Grilled Octopus$25.00
potato foam / salsa verde / chipotle sauce
Edamame$7.00
sea salt or kimchi butter
Texas Wagyu Ribeye$85.00
10 oz. texas wagyu / kizami wasabi
Texas Wagyu Short Rib$48.00
potato / carrot / quail egg / braising jus

Japanese A5 Wagyu

Flambé
truffle ponzu / flamed with brandy tableside
- MP
Smoked Tataki
smoked ponzu / garlic / spicy daikon
- MP

Signature Rolls

Cow-Wow Roll$25.00
braised short rib / asian slaw
Perfect Storm$23.00
shrimp tempura / spicy tuna / salmon belly aburi / cucumber / mango salsa / chipotle mayo
Protein Roll$22.00
tuna / salmon / yellowtail / crab / shiso / asparagus / soy paper / dynamite sauce / karashi su miso
Hot Mess$22.00
crab tempura / sashimi poke / avocado / soy paper / seaweed / spicy ponzu aioli
Blacked Out$22.00
blackened salmon / spicy crab mix / asparagus / avocado / sliced lemon
Brother From Another Mother$28.00
unagi kabayaki / anago tempura / cucumber / foie gras torchon / kaiware / togarashi / sesame dressing / eel sauce
Pop Rockin'$18.00
snow crab / avocado / salmon / pop rock candy
Baked Crab Hand Roll$20.00
snow crab / negi / sesame seeds / soy paper / dynamite sauce

Nigiri / Sashimi

Tuna Belly
toro
- MP
Tuna$12.00
maguro
Salmon$9.00
sake
Red Snapper$10.00
tai
Halibut$10.00
hirame
Yellowtail$9.00
hamachi
Striped Jack$12.00
shima aji
Salmon Roe$10.00
ikura
Sea Urchin
uni
- MP
Scallop$12.00
hotate
Spot Prawn$18.00
botan ebi
Amberjack$10.00
kanpachi
Fresh Water Eel$12.00
unagi
Sea Eel$14.00
anago
Egg Omelette$8.00
tamago

Sushi / Sashimi Platters

Sashimi$38.00
7 pieces of chef's selected sashimi
Sushi$38.00
7 pieces of chef's selected nigiri plus a spicy tuna roll
Chef Akira's Sampler$79.00
14 pieces of chef's selected sashimi and nigiri plus one of Chef Akira's signature rolls

Salad

Cucumber Sunomono$7.00
toasted sesame seeds / amazu
House Salad$12.00
mixed greens / balsamic ginger soy dressing
Tataki Salad$22.00
tuna & salmon / mixed greens / tomato / beets / balsamic ginger soy dressing
Seaweed Salad$8.00
tosaka / hiyashi wakame / tosazu dressing

Soup

Miso$7.00
seaweed / tofu / negi
Spicy Miso$9.00
king crab / negi / seaweed

Sides

Mixed Mushrooms$12.00
shiitake / oyster / shimeji / yuzu soy
Brussel Sprouts$22.00
rice puffs / kimchi glaze

Dessert

Ab Cigar$12.00
lucuma mousse / chocolate brownie / cocoa nibs
Assorted Mochi Ice Cream$11.00

What 364 people are saying

Akira Back - Permanently Closed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Akira Back received praise for "amazing food and service," with standout dishes like the tuna pizza and wagyu offerings. Guests enjoyed the "unique" tasting menus and cocktails. While the restaurant's closure saddened many, its creative dishes and attentive staff made for memorable dining experiences. Some found it pricey, yet overall, it was deemed "worth every penny."

364 Reviews

KC
KristineC
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servers were spot on and food was delicious. Sad they are closing.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Visited in the day before they close shop. Sad the Nazos 9 wasn't available. Enjoyed the yuzu sour & fruity pebbles cocktail. Tried the tuna pizza which was great with the yuzu sour. I enjoyed the eggplant miso. Enjoyed the mixed mushrooms a bit less. Chef sampler was a bit disappointing. The knife work was not pretty and the fish quality was fresh but also just OK. Not worth $85 in my opinion. Complimentary mago sake & lime sherbet for our celebration was a sweet gesture.
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SamanthaD
Tulsa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Super sad it’s closing soon! Hurry and try it before it’s gone
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RobertoH VIP
Dallas11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant with some of the best food in Texas. And impeccable service. It is such a shame that it will be closing in a few days.
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PaulaS VIP
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our second time enjoying the 8 course chef tasting menu. A world class gem in our backyard!!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Expected the overall experience to be better, too expensive for the food.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my wife here for a date and man it was amazing! I basically looked up best sushi spots in DFW and when this popped up I thought it looked interesting. I never expected to love it as much as I did. I had what I think is the best cocktail I’ve ever had and finally got to try legit wagyu. It was all incredible, my wife and I definitely plan on going back.
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LaurenW
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at Akira Back!! The food was incredible (we did the tasting menu) and we left very full!! Additionally, Jeremy was a great server and made our experience more enjoyable :)
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jamesp VIP
Dallas14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Did the seasonal tasting. Was amazing - had an assortment of cold and hot dishes. Sushi and sashimi were excellent. Handroll and bao were great, too.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Raleigh5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. 3rd time coming and will be coming back many more times.
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Akira Back - Permanently Closed is rated 4.7 stars by 364 OpenTable diners.

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Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Korean, International
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.akirabackdallas.com/
Phone number
(945) 224-0505
Private party facilities
We have 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 20 guests. Call for more information.

Akira Back - Permanently Closed

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Sashimi

Ab Tuna Pizza

Tuna

Cold

Ab Tuna Pizza$25.00

Jeju Domi$23.00

Salmon Tiradito$23.00

Ab Tataki$25.00

Hokkaido Scallop Kiwi$25.00

Yellowtail Serrano$25.00

Toro Caviar$42.00

Whitefish Crudo$25.00

Ab Tartar

Toro / Yellowtail

New Style Carpaccio

Salmon / Whitefish / Octopus$26.00

Nazo 9

Chef's Signature Mystery Box

Hot

Ab Taco$22.00

Eggplant Miso$12.00

Miso Black Cod$35.00

Rock Shrimp Tempura$24.00

Grilled Octopus$25.00

Edamame$7.00

Texas Wagyu Ribeye$85.00

Texas Wagyu Short Rib$48.00

Japanese A5 Wagyu

Flambé

Smoked Tataki

Signature Rolls

Cow-Wow Roll$25.00

Perfect Storm$23.00

Protein Roll$22.00

Hot Mess$22.00

Blacked Out$22.00

Brother From Another Mother$28.00

Pop Rockin'$18.00

Baked Crab Hand Roll$20.00

Nigiri / Sashimi

Tuna Belly

Tuna$12.00

Salmon$9.00

Red Snapper$10.00

Halibut$10.00

Yellowtail$9.00

Striped Jack$12.00

Salmon Roe$10.00

Sea Urchin

Scallop$12.00

Spot Prawn$18.00

Amberjack$10.00

Fresh Water Eel$12.00

Sea Eel$14.00

Egg Omelette$8.00

Sushi / Sashimi Platters

Sashimi$38.00

Sushi$38.00

Chef Akira's Sampler$79.00

Salad

Cucumber Sunomono$7.00

House Salad$12.00

Tataki Salad$22.00

Seaweed Salad$8.00

Soup

Miso$7.00

Spicy Miso$9.00

Sides

Mixed Mushrooms$12.00

Brussel Sprouts$22.00

Dessert

Ab Cigar$12.00

Assorted Mochi Ice Cream$11.00

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