Niwa Japanese BBQ

4.8

1050 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC DEEP ELLUM NEIGHBORHOOD OF DALLAS, TX.
Niwa provides an authentic yakiniku experience, featuring premium in–table smoke–free grills.

Prepare premium grade beef, seafood, vegetables and more at your own table while enjoying a wide selection of Japanese sake, beer, and craft cocktails. Eating at Niwa is always an exciting experience, perfect for dinner with family, or a fun night out with friends.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Yakiniku
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(214) 741-6492
Website
http://www.niwabbq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jimmy Niwa
Catering
N/A<br />
Private party facilities
One room available. Private Dining Room - 28-35 guests located on the East side of the restaurant. 7 roaster tables

Location
2939 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Neighborhood
Deep Ellum
Cross street
Malcom X
Parking details
Lots of Parking in the Deep Ellum area
Public transit
DART - Green line located 3 blocks over at the Baylor University Medical Center Station. (0.2 miles - less than a 5 minute walk).Uber - Available to pick up/drop off in front of restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,050 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Niwa Japanese BBQ is celebrated for its "great food" and "exceptional service," making it a top choice for gatherings. The restaurant boasts a "diverse and top-notch" meat selection, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. Patrons appreciate the "amazing happy hour/AYCE specials" and the "inviting ambiance," making it a popular spot for regular visits.

1,050 Reviews

R
Rickey
Dallas
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was great and they have better cuts of meat than many if not all other Korean bbq places that we have been to!
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Dayadnis
Las Vegas
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Lamentablemente mi reservación no le aparecía tuve que esperar para una mesa porque no les salía mi reserva y aún teniendo número de confirmación
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Boom
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quality food and ALL the servers are awesome! Niwa has become a regular meeting place for me and my friends.
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Nick
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Tuesdays are the best value. Food is good. Music is loud though, in case that is not what you are looking for.
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Tony
Dallas
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Niwa is always our go to place for the service, great food, and value for our $. Jimmy and the rest of the staff are always amazing
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John
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cool concept. Great food! Fun atmosphere with good service.
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Maurice
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best happy hours in Deep Ellum if you want to do Open BBQ
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Hailey
VIP
Oklahoma City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I come to Niwa weekly and there’s a reason I always keep coming back! Joe, Steven, Alex and Angel are always wonderful and pay close attention to my allergies. The food is fantastic and not overpriced. Jimmy has stopped by my table a few times on separate occasions and is always an absolute gem to talk to. The food, staff and ambiance are 1000/10 and I will always recommend this place to everyone I know! If you can’t make up your mind when looking at the menu a few of my favorites are the filet, hanger steak, 44 farms short rib, pork jowl, zucchini, mushroom medley, ajitama eggs, wagyu deviled eggs and you can’t leave without getting a bag of the spicy OG Wagyu Boyz beef jerky, it is to die for!
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Robert
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It’s fine. Good cucumber salad and pork belly. Solid but not spectacular.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love niwa! Great specials and the quality is like no other!
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Niwa Japanese BBQ is rated 4.8 stars by 1050 OpenTable diners.

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2939 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

Additional information

Cross street
Malcom X
Neighborhood
Deep Ellum
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Yakiniku
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Lots of Parking in the Deep Ellum area
Public transit
DART - Green line located 3 blocks over at the Baylor University Medical Center Station. (0.2 miles - less than a 5 minute walk).Uber - Available to pick up/drop off in front of restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jimmy Niwa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.niwabbq.com/
Phone number
(214) 741-6492
Catering
N/A<br />
Private party facilities
One room available. Private Dining Room - 28-35 guests located on the East side of the restaurant. 7 roaster tables

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