Dozo crunch is my favorite type they have. However the prices are pretty crazy. Only time I will go to get sushi there is after ten pm when it's half price. Otherwise I only got one order of a small 8 piece for lunch and it was outrageously priced for the quantity. Overall besides the price, great service and good sushi.
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Laura C.
To sum up my experience in one word - Horrendous. Where to begin? First of all, I agree with the numerous complaints of service. The sushi is over priced and nothing special compared to Blue or Hiro in Omaha. However, my biggest complaint is that they served us the wrong sushi rolls, the southwest rolls instead of the spider rolls we ordered. Having a poor reaction to jalapeño, my mouth actually went numb. I drank all my water, and desperately approached a waiter with my empty glass to get more water, (I would have taken anything at that point to get rid of the heat), told him what happened and he told me to wait a moment, WHILE HOLDING A WATER PITCHER! Are you serious. The second waiter I approached was more helpful and at least poured me another glass of water. It was a total disaster. I was given a yogurt juice later on, which did help immensely, and the server eventually brought us the correct sushi rolls. Honestly, the mistake was so bad on their part (not necessarily the screwed up order, but the lack of service when I very much needed help) that I thought at least part of the rolls we ordered would be on the house. Instead, I was given a discount card for my return visit. Fat chance. At this point, I will avoid this place like my life depends on it.
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Tanner E.
I'm giving this three stars because I'm caught somewhere between a 4 and a 2. The sushi was horrible. The tuna and surf clam nigiri was dry and tasted like it had sat out on a counter all day and it was definitely overpriced for the grade of sushi it was. Granted I just moved from Hawai'i so I have high standards and my friend is from Tokyo so he has really high standards. Just don't order sushi or sashimi here and it;s not a bad place. I'd give this a 4 star for everything else. The restaurant itself is pretty nice and the appetizers and deserts were excellent. We had calamari and gyoza to start with and green tea ice cream and tempura cheesecake (which was excellent to say the least). Since it was my first time here my rating could change but I think 3 stars is fair.
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Jeffrey M.
Underwhelming. 1 hour and 30 minutes for a couple of sushi rolls over lunch, really mediocre service and a lot of excuses that don't particularly matter to me (ie: "I had to prepare a to go order"). On top of that when our food did arrive we had a Southwest Roll (tuna and jalapeños) instead of a Spider Roll (soft shell crab and avocado), not even close and an assault on the taste buds. It wouldn't have been so bad if there was water to drink but my glass was empty almost the entire time I was there. All in all, a disappointment. Is there better sushi in Lincoln...I don't know. Personally I'm going back to my "Avoid Sushi in Lincoln" rule, it's just better that way
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Shelby H.
Sat on the patio because there was no wait with a party of three while there was a short one for an inside table, waited 45 minutes and did not receive any service. Went into the hostess stand to make sure we didn't get forgotten about about 30 minutes into the wait, and stood at the hostess stand for 15 minutes with no one at the stand or approaching me asking me what I needed. We then proceeded to walk out and will never return. Absolutely horrendous.
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Weston J.
You could go to Blue, And you would wait an hour For 'okay' sushi. Or go to Dozo, Which is nearer to my car. No wait. Good sushi. Haiku review.
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John R.
Disappointing. The food is okay, the service is not. I've been here three times over the last two years and gotten the same poor service every time. My latest (and last) visit was on March 13th, 2015. I walked in the door a little after noon to a largely empty restaurant, although there was a pretty substantial group at a table outside on the patio. So I stood there. And stood there. And stood there. No hostess asked to seat me. I had two waiters walk right past me on their way to their own tables. Finally, I saw a waiter over on one side of the place serving customers and I grabbed a couple of menus from the hostess station and asked if he had the table next to them. He said he did so I sat down to wait for my friend. She walked in the door a few minutes later. We ordered Philadelphia rolls and Dozo Crunch plus salads. Both the sushi rolls were delicious with the smoked salmon in the Philadelphia rolls a perfect complement to the cream cheese. The Dozo Crunch rolls have cream cheese and avocado that are smooth and creamy with just a hint of pop from the sweet chili sauce. It was all served up (fairly) quickly and we enjoyed our lunch. Once again, service. We couldn't seem to get refills on our drinks nor could we get our checks in a timely manner. We usually go to Blue for sushi, but my friend wanted to try Dozo. At Blue, if you're not there by noon you'll be waiting for a table. We couldn't understand how Dozo could be empty at 12:15 on a Friday. Now we do. We won't be back. Two stars for the decent sushi.
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Taylor J.
We loved the sushi! The miso soup is awesome, the avocado egg rolls are phenomenal, and the summer roll was also a great addition. Our server, Zachary, was personable, efficient, and we all really likes him.
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Anthony R.
I had one meal here, arriving about 5:30. The staff were lounging around and seemed a bit irritated at my arrival with the exception of the hostess. Taking this in, I chose a seat at the bar and received friendly, prompt, but not hovering, attention from my waiter. I ordered from the sushi menu, which is a bit limited, and the meal was promptly prepared and served. The fish was fresh and well-prepared. The greatest detraction was the rice, which was obviously a bit old and lacked the stickiness required of sushi rice. As a result, the sushi rolls fell apart and I could not lift the sushi from the plate...I had to resort to a fork, using the chopsticks to usher the crumbling rolls onboard. Everything tasted good, however, and the service was a pleasant surprise after my initial impression. The price was astoundingly high for the quantity and quality..too high to warrant a return.
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Christa C.
The sushi isn't bad but it's not the greatest either. It also seems overpriced compared to Blue (which I also think has better sushi). I think it's probably the least liked sushi place in the haymarket too because whenever I go here it is never crowded, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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Erik Y.
Dozo is good, but not great. I will start by saying I love sushi and Sashimi. I have eaten it all over America and at some of the best of the best like Koi, Nobu, and Roku in various cities like Vegas and NYC. Ok, that said this IS Lincoln Nebraska people and we are not going to get one of those. Ever. So, let's compare the 3 downtown Sushi places. I give this place 3/5 because it is good, but not great. The selection is good, and the drink and menu is diverse so that's a plus. The sashimi is usually good but I did have one order of tuna that clearly was cut across the grain not with the lines which results in a tough piece to chew. A no-no in sushi preperation. The service is also a little lacking. When I asked my server a series of questions I quickly could tell either they are new, didn't care or didn't like sushi/sashimi. It's the finer points like how fresh is the fish, where was it caught, and which rolls have the right balance of salt, sweet, and/or heat that elevates you to 5 stars. Downtown also has Hiro88 and Blue, both of which are a solid 4-4.5 star sushi place for Lincoln. I do like the happy hour prices at Dozo and the drinks seem imaginative and quirky which is a plus. Overall I would say if you are serious about Sushi try all 3 downtown Sushi places a few times with friends, order a diverse selection of Sashimi and Sushi and judge for yourself. And be brave if you are a little scared of raw fish Sashimi. Sushi grade fish like Sashimi Tuna is just as safe as any other protien and tastes better then Filet Minion that's cooked to a perfect Medium Rare. Trust me, you might have found one of the greatest food your mouth will ever eat .
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Rico R.
I thought the sushi was really, really good. There was no one in there so service was fast, our waiter explained a ton, and the Happy Hour prices were solid. I'd go back
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Lucas H.
After reading the reviews, I was expecting to walk in to a horribly smelling dive and get sick off sushi. How could I actually go here! But upon walking in I was very surprised. Great atmosphere and it smelled like.....sushi! They were friendly and seated us right away. We got drinks quickly and ordered a bunch of different roles and main entrees The Big ginger drink (ginger and whiskey) I got was great and smooth. The rolls were impressive and exceeded my (low) expectations and then some. The lava roll was my favorite. We also got the Orange chicken and beef, both where awesome. When we went, it wasn't very busy and services was great. But the reason hesitate on the five stars was because the service was weird and would probably be slow if they were busy. Tables weren't bused (the entire time we were there) and the staff was all over something's and then completely missing on other (brought food but took a couple minutes before we got plates). Weird things like that make it entertaining if you aren't in a hurry.
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Chad A.
I went to Dozo's for my mother's birthday this year. Let me disclaim that I am not a fan of sushi, and I never have been. That being said, Dozo has the best sushi I've ever had. The Lady Fire roll was my particular favorite, made with crab, avocado, cucumbers, salmon, and sriracha. As expensive as it is, it's worth the price for the quality ingredients, as well as the beautiful presentation. The service was excellent, despite them forgetting my pad thai, which working in food service myself, is something that I can understand. Our server was incredibly polite and helpful, even in the face of dealing with my mother's...charm ;) I will definitely be back!
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R M.
I'll make this short/sweet: After trying the other main sushi joints in the Haymarket: THIS is the BEST SUSHI in downtown Lincoln! I've tried Hiro (widly overpriced) and Blue Sushi (what ARE they thinking with some of their ingredients? ...oh, and widly overpriced) and they can't hold a candle to Dozo! The elderly asian gentlemen making the sushi is the real deal. I had 3 rolls each of the 2 nights I came and I left fat and happy each time. Service was quick....music was awesome and the food was AMAZING. I noticed that the other sushi places I've mentioned try to be something more than just good, solid sushi. In doing so, they charge more than they should and produce a far inferior product. Dozo does it right with big tasty rolls, great fish and some equally great sauces. Save your time and money and go to Dozo!!!
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Sierranearl R.
My husband I had lunch here today for the first time. We ordered spring rolls for an appetizer and a large sushi platter for our entree. It was enough for both of us. We both also had a glass of white peach sake (loved it)! Everything was amazing and we will definitely be going again.
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Mike G.
Salman teriyaki was cooked to extinction. Just about ready to accept it and eat disappointed. Deb said to send back. I don't think Australians like to make a fuss. I don't anyway. Well worth it. Went from disgusting to melt in the mouth. Well, melt in the mouth compared to the previous dish. Still overcooked but closer to delicious. Deb had the seaweed salad. Fresh ingredients and delightful. The waitress said they used to serve it the correct way and customers would send it back. They accept raw sashimi but then go straight to well cooked with nothing in between. We are in the Midwest but at least they know how to eat an Omaha steak medium rare. The manager did say they will start asking customers how they'd like their fish cooked.
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Donna I.
Yum! I had never tried sushi until now and it was the best! I had sushi somewhere else afterward and it was not so great. Doze is sooooooo good!
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LL A.
I have eaten here twice and both times I have been impressed with the taste and quality of both the entrees and the sushi. The service also was flawless and attentive. My waiter Drew was friendly and made sure I had everything I needed. The atmosphere is modern chic yet casual. I would highly recommend Dozo.
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Allie B.
The food is disgusting. Save your time and money, go to Blue during happy hour instead.
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Carly L.
Let me start by saying I don't like fish, but I went with a large group of co-workers and we each ordered 2 different rolls. So we ended up with 16 rolls (2 boats), and we all sampled from each other's. I tried a couple different raw fish rolls, even octopus! It was delicious! Since we went over lunch and called our order in a head of time, we really didn't have to worry about a wait.
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Donald G.
I have been here twice for a to-go order. The sushi is always well presented in my to-go container with all the required go withs. The hostess was very friendly and my order took longer than expected, about 15 minutes while I waited, but I don't feel that was an excessive amount of time to wait. I have enjoyed it so far, though I haven't been there to sit and eat or have a drink yet...
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Rowena L.
I see some people saying that the place is inconsistent, but when I went it was pretty good, and this is from someone who's had tons of sushi experiences around the world. I quite like my Dragon roll, and while I can't remember which other rolls I got, I know they were pretty good as well. I got a few pieces of nigiri as well, but the rice wasn't very good, and even if the fish is superb, nigiri can't be good if the rice isn't perfect. The waitress didn't come around too often, but that's just fine with me. I was in good company so I had a good time.
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Aimee K.
I went here for sushi a while back and I can't believe I forgot to write a review! The happy hour dinner I had here was pretty good, and I was happy to have found a sushi spot in Lincoln that got the job done. They have a great happy hour that goes from 3-6pm, and I definitely recommend you take advantage if you can! I will say when I first walked in I almost walked right back out. The smell of the place is so misleading! It literally smelled like a farm or a pet shop. Makes your stomach turn when you combine that with sushi, right? We decided to still stay and give it a shot. The place is decorated really cool and I like what they're trying to do. Nothing wrong with an upscale sushi joint with good drinks and specialty rolls. This place smells strange overall... the bathrooms were overpowered with some awful air freshener and I felt like I needed a new nose by the time I left. We sat at the bar and our service from the bartender was fantastic! We each got waters and I was over the moon when I saw they sold Zipang, so I got a bottle of that for us to split. Sparkling sake is my friend. Our meal started out with the avocado egg rolls, which were very good, as was the accompanying sauce.The only thing I didn't like was that the avocado was pretty brown. The rolls we got were all on the happy hour menu, and they were the Philly roll, the dozo crunch, and the cali crunch. All were very good! It was a really nice way to spend an hour in the early afternoon and I definitely recommend checking out happy hour. Hooray for good sushi at great prices!
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Stacey K.
This is my second time to Dozo. The slow service has not improved. Angry customers waiting at the hostess stand were an indication we were not the only guests experiencing slow service, considering the place was almost empty on a Friday at high noon, this shouldn't have been a problem. The sushi itself is just o.k. The rolls and the fish inside the rolls seem on the smaller side. This is a minor issue but several things on the menu were crossed out with marker. If the restaurant is no longer serving one or two things, fine. But when the crossed off menu items reach 7 or 8, it may be time to order some new menus. My main complaint with this place is that my friend and I had a Downtown Lincoln gift card, Dozo's name was written in the literature that came with the gift card as a participating business. When the manager said they do not honor the gift card we showed her the literature. She still refused to honor the gift card saying she had told them to take their name off the particpating. Well until they are officially removed from the literature or a sign is clearly posted on their door that they do not participate, then the gift card should be honored. After haggling with her about best business practices she agreed to take it. After reading the other reviews here and my own experience, this restaurant clearly does not put the customer's satisfaction first. They are more concerned with making a buck. Any other restaurant would have comped the meal regardless of whether or not they still honor the gift card or not. They would have said something like "We no longer participate in this program. We will honor it this time but not in the future." Nothing loses restaurant loyalty quicker than bad costumer service and mediocre food. Lincoln doesn't have a ton of sushi options but all the rest of your choices are better than this.
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Spencer S.
I'm a little torn because of Yelp's rating scale. I feel like it was a middling place, but 3 stars is "A-ok." Since this is really more of a "meh" restaurant, it gets 2 stars. But 2 seems harsh, because we had a good time. The food was mostly fine, but the service was below average. We had a spicy yellowtail roll, a Dynamite roll, a Dozo crunch roll, and an Atlantic roll. The Dynamite and the Atlantic were flavorless. The Dozo was pretty good, and the spicy yellowtail was excellent. Like I said, not terrible, but I've had better. In fact, I've had better in Lincoln - at Kinja. If you need a mnemonic to help you remember: Kinja rhymes with ninja, and Dozo rhymes with bozo. (This only works if you recognize in your heart that ninjas are awesome, and are more fun to have around than bozos). Also the waitress was friendly but slow, and the food takes a long time to get to the table. Yeah, it's sushi, and you want them to do it right, but you'd also like them to do it TODAY. We were there for 2 hours and those 4 rolls were all we ate. It seems like it's a nice place for a date. There you go: bring a date, order some sake, and watch the colors on the wall change. (Did I mention the colors on the walls change? It's like eating at LAX). You'll have fun. You won't have great sushi, though.
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Sherri F.
Sushi was okay...spicy salmon was terrible. Took my son for his first sushi experience with a Groupon. I mistakenly assumed that when the groupon said not valid on happy hour specials it meant drinks. The server knew we had a groupon when we ordered never mentioned anything about not being able to use the groupon on happy hour. Then, come to time to pay, the manager comes over and says oh you can't use the groupon on what you ordered? Excuse me?? They ended up charging me the regular price of every item ordered. The manager was rude and inconsiderate. "Oh our customers know you can't use the groupon on happy hour" Well guess what? Not a chance in hell I will be one of your customers. Better sushi is served in the all you can eat places in Reno. Won't be back.
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A H.
I am such a sucker for sushi which I know overall in Lincoln, the options for quality sushi are lack there of. I was excited about a sushi place opening up in the Haymarket since I live and work in the downtown area. I typically give restaurants a few tries before deciding how I really feel about them. Overall my first experience at Dozo was a good experience when it first opened. My next 5 or 6 were just below par with me leading to decide that Dozo is probably my last choice if I wanted to get sushi in Lincoln. Overall the pricing for the quality of the food isn't worth it. I work downtown and the only time I felt it was justified to pay for sushi at Dozo was if I went during Happy Hour. A common roll is a spicy tuna roll and if it manages to come out tasting like it came fresh..straight from the swamp...well, that's kind of a problem. The fried/crunchy rolls are pretty decent, everything kind of tastes good/gets masked when you fry it though... I will admit to some tasty spring rolls. That's probably the only thing I've had so far that I've found to be enjoyable. I'm sure the Haymarket location for them is kind of their only saving factor for still keeping some business though. As far as service goes, it's been off and on. Nothing particularly outstanding, nothing particularly awful. Do remember one staff member talking to me and my friend I was dining with one time about how they were leaving for another restaurant because Dozo was a sinking ship they were trying to jump. Way to go!
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Erika P.
I've been to Dozo a few times and have never been impressed. Their happy hour is decent and they have good drinks, but their sushi is pretty bad, even for the Midwest. However, this last visit pushed me from thinking it's "not good" to "really bad." The yellowtail tasted off (bad), the salmon in the crunchy Atlantic tasted like it came from a can, and there were bones in the eel nigiri. There are better options in the haymarket area now and I imagine Dozo will be gone before long. I certainly won't miss it.
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Christina H.
We went to Dozo's on a Tuesday night. We got extraordinary service from our server, Amanda, who described, educated and truly helped a first-time sushi eater to pick out different rolls to try. We were then surprised with birthday ice-cream with a candle in it for the first-timer, and an extraordinary rendition of "Happy Birthday" by someone who's name I didn't get, but who should be on the Voice! We will be going back to try more sushi!
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Jennifer S.
It's hard to rate Dozo because of how inconsistent it is, from the freshness of the fish to the service. On my last visit, I asked the server about their happy hour specials and he said, very rudely, "the book is right in front of you. Read it yourself". It's a little hard to come back from that and I had the taste of the server's bad attitude in my mouth for the rest of the night. I've also noticed that pretty straightforward stuff like a California roll is hit or miss- as in, sometimes it has cucumber, sometimes avocado, sometimes neither. They just don't have it figured out yet.
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Mary F.
Loved the downtown atmosphere and our waitress was very attentive. Our rolls were good though I don't remember the ones we had. I didn't think the mango roll for dessert had any taste - very bland. I thought the prices were very high. The bill was over $60 for 2 people, and we only had 1 drink each. I've had sushi at several other places across the country and thought, for Lincoln, NE, it was good. I would go back because I really like sushi.
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Kristen W.
This place continues to disappoint. Made a reservation 1 month in advance for a graduation dinner for 12. I advised them on the phone that we would be ordering a lot of sushi and wanted a sushi boat and that it was a very special dinner we would be spending a lot on. Called them the day before to confirm. We get to the restaurant 2 minutes before our reservation time and our table was not set up - we had to wait 20 minutes for them to set up a space for us. Then our drinks took 30 minutes after our waiter finally came. Like I had told them on the phone, we ordered a lot of sushi which took an hour and a half. To add insult to injury, the waiter spilled drinks all over one of the grandmothers and the sushi did not come out in a boat, even though we asked for this several times. They completely ruined a very special occasion and we were almost late to the graduation even though we had budgeted 3 hours for dinner. I expected a lot more, especially after spending $2,000. My advice: steer clear. The food is not what it used to be and the service continues to reach new lows. The hostesses have no clue what is going on.
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Derek B.
Best sushi in town.
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Jessica W.
I wish I could of given Dozo at least 3 stars, but due to the attitude and disrespect my friends and I received from the hostess, I am unable to. I decided to have my birthday celebration at Dozo. I am a current employee at another local business in the Haymarket and I like to support businesses in the area. I had called two weeks in advance to reserve tables for 10-15 people for 8 o'clock on a Thursday night. The day of my party I called to double check the reservation and confirm the head count. I was very excited to hear that I was allowed to bring in a cake to serve, so I made sure to bring enough to give to the staff who helped with the party. When we walked in the door the hostess had a negative attitude towards us. The table was not ready yet but we were about 5 minutes early so we waited at the bar. It took the bartender a while to notice us because he was busy eating his frozen yogurt. When my friend waived her money at him he put his yogurt down and served us right away, but didn't wash his hands. We were finally seated 20 minutes later, in the back. My party ended up being about 20-25 people, which seemed to be a huge inconvenience to the hostess. Luckily they were not busy and eventually we were moved to a larger booth where we added more tables for my guests. The hostess became even more aggravated and rude to us as the night went on. Our waitress, Megan, saved the night. She was on top of her game, never missing a beat. The food was out in a timely manner and drinks were always filled. The tickets were all separate and I know she was taken care of. She even got the first slice of cake and a cupcake on the side. Overall the food was amazing. What talented chefs they have! I'm still craving the OMG roll and loved the spicy octopus roll! I fully understand how stressful it is when more people than expected show up, but that is part of the business. As an employee of a restaurant, customer service should be top priority and it definitely was not. Our hostess was unnecessarily rude the entire evening and her attitude never improved. Due to our experience we will take our business else where.
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Annjanett K.
I loved the atmosphere here! The sushi was okay, but I absolutely loved the spicy edamame. This is a great place to come visit late at night.
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Minjie W.
It's best sushi in the lincoln. The sushi chef is very nice.they make something special I want. The service is good. And just half price for happy hours. waitress get big butt which is best.
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Gabby A.
I ate at this new sushi place for the first time today. I have to say I was, sadly disappointed. I was so excited to see a sushi place opening in the Haymarket. I work in this area, and couldn't wait for them to open. My boyfriend and I decided to check it out today. We entered, and were greeted by a very cold and disinterested hostess. Not a good sign, but I was trying to stay positive. The space is set up pretty nice. The decor isn't really my thing, but I think they've got a good lay out. The music they were playing was horrible. I hate to be that nit-picking, but I do not want to listen to generic electronic music while I'm out for sushi. It was loud and distracting. We came in, and it happened to be happy hour, which we thought was a great bonus. We ordered 3 rolls and a couple of drinks. I ordered the Blushing Geisha martini that was recommended by our server. I was not all that impressed with it. It was too sweet and tasted mostly like juice. Our rolls came out in a very reasonable amount of time. I had read some reviews on yelp about how slow people's food has been arriving, so I had prepared myself for a long wait. We were pleasantly surprised to get them so fast. The rolls were pretty boring. My favorite was the Dozo Crunch Roll. It had an interesting sweet sauce and a light crunch on the outside. We also ordered a califorinia roll that was sloppy and tasteless and a specialty roll. The specialty roll was okay. Certainly not worth the $12 we paid for it. Compared to my other favorite sushi in Lincoln (Kinja and Tokyo) this place didn't really come close. When we went to pay, we found they didn't charge us the happy hour prices for the rolls or drinks and we had to wait about 10 minutes for them to sort it out. I will definitely give this place another shot. They are new, and might just be ironing out the kinks. I really wanted to like this sushi restaurant! I hope they can turn some things around and get some more inspired cuisine and better service.
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Alexis A.
A solid meh. I went here with a friend last Friday night, which was in itself a gamble, since it was the Friday before a Husker game. We put our name in and sat in the bar area, with the intention of getting a drink while we waited for our table. I stood by the bar for several minutes with no acknowledgment from any of the three bartenders. Finally, some bar stools opened up so my friend and I claimed those and then decided to eat there. We immediately received service once we were sitting at the bar. We ordered what seemed like a simple order--a small sushi platter and a couple pieces of octopus nigiri. And we waited. After about 30-40 minutes, some women sat down at the open bar stools next to us. They ordered some drinks and some sushi. And we waited. About another 20-30 minutes later, the women next to us got their sushi. And we waited. Another 20 minutes later, I finally asked our bartender about the status of our sushi and it sounded like they had lost the order. She gave us a couple of glasses of free wine and then pushed our order through. When we finally got it, it was a solid meh. The spicy tuna wasn't spicy. Two of the pieces of nigiri, the crab and shrimp, tasted like they'd be sitting on a dirty basement floor. Overall, not the sushi I was hoping for at the price point and after an hour-long wait. I will give them another shot when they've been established for a while.
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Zach B.
I have been there twice. The first time was late at night. I was with a group of 8 or so. We didn't have to wait too long for a table, but we waited at least 30 minutes before a server came over to acknowledge us. It took another 30 minutes to get our drinks after that. We must have waited another 30 minutes to get our sushi rolls. The server did not show any respect for us or his profession. There were plenty of other tables getting their food before us and their servers were on top of it. One of my friends ended up asking for the manager and she came over. She gave us a complimentary bottle of sake. As for the food, it was good, although it was my first time with sushi. The 2nd time I went was on a date. The service was much better but not great. The atmosphere seemed dark, even though it was early evening. The food tasted wonderful and the entree portions were very generous. The price was high but that is due to the nature of the food. I'm hesitant to go back there. I've had other friends say that they have had bad experiences with them. Either the service is bad or they screw up the orders.
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Cliff D.
Wife and I went for lunch mid-week. We ordered a couple of rolls, tako and a lunch combo plate along with 2 bowls of Miso. The Atmosphere is nice, no doubt about that - it's a beautiful place to eat. The Sushi was so-so, not bad but certainly not what you'd expect for the prices they're asking. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and found the rice hard - like it had just come out of a refrigerator after a long stay. Tuna was so-so - not quite as spicy as I like. Same rice for the nigiri as well. It detracted from the good fish. Wait staff was inattentive, water glasses went unfilled for quite a while. I can understand this when a place is busy, but it was the end of lunchtime and the place was about half full. All in all, Kinja is still the best bet for sushi in town right now.
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Lee K.
My friends and I came here after the big Nebraska game. This place was rocking. Great food, music, and ambiance. Tried the sashimi and specialty sushi rolls and they were some of the best I've ever had. I'm not sure why the other reviews are complaining, maybe they've fixed the problems they had in the past. I'd definitely recommend them giving it another chance. For first timers, this is a can't miss. Great for couples, friends just hanging out, or families. I would come back here in a heartbeat!
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Eric O.
I was a big fan of Dozo the moment I walked in. The decor filled my eye appetite and I was waiting to see what the food brought. I loved the atmosphere and it was everything i was looking for. I had so many rolls that my belly almost exploded with joy and each one gave me a great taste in my mouth. This is by far the best sus
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Sandi K.
When I saw Dozo being built this summer, I was so excited for a new sushi place in town! While Lincoln does have a few sushi places, none of them have excited me for their lack of atmosphere. None of them are really all that nice or they are just are a side business as part of a Japanese Teppanyaki place. I had high hopes for Dozo, and my last two visits made me very happy! Atmosphere definitely an A. The decor kind of reminds me of Blue in Omaha. I liked the mural they had between the bar and the dinning area with creatures of the sea on it. I, of course, also liked that it has some Hawaiian inspired foods like poke, mai tais and red bean ice cream! The first time I ate there I had dinner and drinks with a friend of mine. We started with drinks -- they have a nice list of martinis and cocktails. (The bar areas also is nice and I can see Dozo as a fun place for people to go to for drinks and a roll for happy hour. They also have several Asian beers and sake, but never did get a very close look at the wine list.) I had an Elderflower Champagne and the Dozo Punch. I think we both agreed the drinks were good but not very strong. Next it was edamane, which was perhaps a bit too done, and seaweed salads. I actually had never had seaweed salad before, so I don't have anything to base this seaweed salad on, but I liked it! It had a nice nutty flavor. And it was big. We could of probably split one. We then ordered four sushi rolls. Our four rolls were a spicy yellowtail roll, one with octopus, an OMG roll which had crab salad, shrimp and asparagus and then our final roll, the Big Red roll which had seaweed salad it it and tuna on the outside of it. The OMG and Big Red were our favorite two rolls. On my second visit, my husband and I went for happy hour on a Friday night. The place was pretty full with a lot of people having dinner. We had the gyoza (vegetable and pork dumplings) appetizer and the Big 10 roll. Both were excellent. Our only complaint is that perhaps the rolls were not rolled quite tight enough. We had a couple pieces fall apart on us. So, overall, I think I would give the food an A- and the service an A. Both times we ate there our food was out to us super fast. The first time I ate there it wasn't very busy, but the Friday night we were there it was, and our appetizer and roll were out to us in like 5 minutes. So, I was surprised to read that things were slow from some of these previous reviews. I am thinking things must of improved. The night my friend and I had dinner there (on a Wednesday night) our waiter was also very attentive. The only thing that bugged me was the light above our table kept flickering, well, more like getting bright, then dark. But by the end of our meal, that had stopped and it went bright. Which I was glad because it was too dark at first and I had a hard time reading the menu! ha! When my husaband and I were there for happy hour we sat at the bar area, which last time I was there, I hadn't noticed the beautiful tile around the bar. It is very nice. And to top it off, we knew one of the bartenders who had previously worked at Barrymores. All in all, Dozo will be a nice addition to Lincoln's Haymarket and definitely a place I'll go back to. In fact, we are already planning our next visit and see it as a place to escape to for a nice and warm atmosphere as winter comes upon Lincoln, NE. Dozo offers an excellent choice of warm and cold appetizers -- calamari, oyster panko, firecracker shrimp, ceviche, lettuce wraps, etc. It offers a nice selection of soups and salads -- miso, nabe udon, etc. It also has dishes for the non-fish loving people like teriyaki chicken, two cuts of steak, grilled chicken salad, pad thai and chicken or pork katsu curry. I would definitely like to go back to just have an entree some night. I think the almond butter salmon or mango salsa mahi mahi will make it to my plate! They offer $10 lunch combos and don't forget dessert like tempura ice cream or the Dozo signature mango roll. Everything on the menu is under $20, minus the large sushi platter for $26.
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john t.
Had a great happy hour here! This is the best place to be if you're in the mood for some Asian cuisine and drinks in the Lincoln area. We tried the sake, appetizers, rolls, and desserts were simply to die for. Don't miss the cheesecakes, that really topped it all off. They have twenty different varieties of sake, and some of the tastiest gyozas and crunchy rolls. There's seating in the patio with TVs playing sports and other events. Its right in the Haymarket so you can't miss it. Top notch place.
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Aaron B.
Good Sushi, kids loved it too
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Madi R.
i usually go to omaha for sushi, so when i saw that dozo was opening i was pretty excited to try a new place here in lincoln. the first time i went the soy sauce at my table was empty. i spent 10 minutes looking for my waitress and being ignored by every other server in the room. finally, i went to the host (who was texting someone and not busy) and said, "i'm sorry to bother you, but i can't find my server and i've been waiting 10 minutes to eat my meal. could you find her or grab me some soy sauce?" she immediately rolled her eyes at me and said, "yeah, i guess." some of the worst customer service i've ever seen. i decided to give them one more chance. my work ordered a large to-go lunch order. they told us it would be ready in 20 minutes. when i got there to pick it up 30 minutes after i ordered, the hadn't even started making it. they were probably overcome with the large lunch rush of 2 tables. they smashed 10 rolls into a to-go container and when there was no room left for wasabi they just threw it on top of all the rolls. don't waste your time. go to hiro in omaha instead.
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Lynda V.
We moved here recently from Ft Lauderdale so we were not really expecting it to be great here in Lincoln. We did think it should be eatable. The service was the worst we have received since being in Lincoln. My son looked at me and said " I thought when we moved to a small town they would be nice" The fish was rubbery . Another quote from my son "this is like cat food" Now don't think it is because he does not like sushi it is one of his favorite foods even what he wanted to eat for his birthday. This however will NOT be where we will be going.
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S a.
The usual clueless Lincoln service: please don't try to take a dessert order when we're halfway through dinner! My goal is not to eat dinner in the shortest amount of time! The sushi was good: well-presented fresh tasting. I would have liked to see a wider range of fish on the menu (no mackerel? really?) -- the menu seems long but it is just different permutations of the same ingredients. They were willing to do an ingredient substitution on a roll for us, since we didn't want one of the listed ingredients. Points for that! I'll definitely be back. Have I had better sushi in bigger cities? Yes. But in Lincoln? No.
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Hungry H.
Best sushi place in Lincoln by far. The prices are good at happy hour and they allow for custom orders.
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Sue S.
Meh. There were a ton of empty tables, as my friend and I didn't get there until 8:30. The hostess wanted to seat us in the one closest to the door. We asked to move, and were basically told it was too much trouble. Very strange. Our server, however, was more then happy to move us. So, way to go server. And screw you odd hostess woman. The sushi was ok. The fish seemed very fresh and was of fine quality. But, there just wasn't any wow factor for us. (and I've been here twice now). I'm a fan of Tokyo and, also, of Blue (Omaha). I'm always impressed with the sushi in those restaurants, so I will probably steer clear of dozo and continue to go where I know I'll thoroughly enjoy myself. As far as appetizers, the mussels are good. There are only 6, it's a light dish. I've also tried the avocado egg rolls and the calamari. I wouldn't recommend either. Brown avocado is not my cup of tea.. Drinks are meh. Dozo punch is sugary booze juice..so if you're into that, then have at it. I spelt mine on my white jacket and looked like an ass the whole night, because I'm pretty sure they lube up their glasses. So, I hate it. I tried the champagne with elderflower liqueur. I hate that too. Not because I spelt it, but because it is awful. The interior is great. Wonderful ambiance. Our service was perfect, outside of the hostess. But really, does the hostess even count? Whatever. Try it, because it is new so you kind of have to. Don't listen to me. Maybe I'm just an ass hole, who is too picky.
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Kristin R.
I went back to Dozo with a group of friends last night. I was reluctant at first but I wasn't going to boycott a going away party because of the poor service a few weeks ago. I'm keeping my rating as "three star" because there is still some work to be done, but I am confident that they will turn this around. First, the hostess could be a bit friendlier: perhaps make a suggestion for us to wait in the bar or offer to seat us while we wait for the rest of our guests instead of saying, "wait there" and point to the door area. Huh? A drink is a much better idea! So, we went to the bar, ordered drinks and was promptly served. We chose a nice little area to seat ourselves while we waited. Once more guests arrived, no one came to offer us drinks, even though table service was being offered at the other tables. Oh well. We chose to be seated at a table and begin our meal. Our server was very friendly, quick, and knowledgeable. It was very different from our first experience at Dozo and I am glad. Our drinks, appetizers, and food arrived quickly and at the appropriate times. The size of the rolls were much larger than the first time, so possibly, they are modifying their rolls because of customer feedback. Whatever the case, thank you. The size now matches the price. Two drinks, three appetizers and four rolls cost us around $80, which was a good value for the amount of food we got. I appreciated the attentive and knowledgeable service. Keep up the good work, you are now on the right track.
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Matthew H.
Loved the sushi amazing atmosphere. Finally something in Lincoln that doesn't revolve around bar food or vegetarian. Best place to eat in Lincoln.
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Lindsey W.
There are a couple of reasons I did not enjoy this place. 1) the food is over-priced for what it is. Of course, it is Sushi and restaurants often think they can price it higher but this was not the kind of sushi that warrants high prices. 2) the service was AWFUL and there were hardly any other customers there so it was not because they were busy. The server spilled water on the table and then grabbed my chair to move me out of the way without an excuse me. Then, he never came back to clean up the puddle-- and instead stood and chatted with other servers. I would have just not given him a tip, but because we were in a big group they automatically charged 18%. The food was okay, but the bad service far outweighs anything the food had to offer.
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J C.
Way overpriced for sushi restaurant. Decor I liked but music was horrible. Just play good tunes I can chill too. Waiter didn't really offer suggestion. I will try again in summer as I like to sit outside but it will be the last time if the service doesn't improve from wait staff to drink slingers.
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Brad B.
Checked this place out Sunday night. How amazing to have a hip spot with good food open at 9p on a Sunday in the Haymarket. We need to give them a break...they've been open a week and let's face it...we Lincolnites WANT this place to succeed. Our sushi was terrific. The sake was average, but also priced correctly. The unagi was about the best I've had in the US. We'll definitely be back.
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Ryan M.
A others have said the place is new so I'll probably try it again in a month or two. Our sushi was not very good and one piece even tasted more like cleaning agent than fish. The $7 salad was a small pile of salad with imitation crab meat and a shrimp, not worth $7 and not even very tasty. I hope the quality of their food Improves, otherwise I don't see a need for them to stay in business.
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Mitch M.
Without a doubt the best sushi in Lincoln and I tried all others. It's amazing and reasonably priced. Don't skip this place
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Ashley Rae T.
Dozo's interior is nice. Unfortunately every sushi place I visit is "nice". They all have the sushi spot aesthetic, ensuring you never mistake it for anything other than what it is. I do like their bar more than some places I've been to but at the end of the day, it's just another place to get sushi and Asian dishes. For a starter I ordered the Firecracker Shrimp as I am obsessed with this option at most sushi spots. What I got was interesting. Tail on shrimp, which I got over eventually, without much batter to speak of. They were good sized so I really wanted to enjoy them however between the sauce being a bit blah and lack of batter fried-ness I ended up sending it back. The waitress was a good sport about it, taking the charge off my final bill and inquiring in the kitchen about it (turns out the batter they used was "off" that day) so I let the issue rest. I tried their shrimp tempura roll will was another disappointment. I have a feeling half the ingredients weren't included, or I was just so over Dozo by this point I didn't notice. These rolls were huge, not something I'd normally complain about but in this instance it was just too much. You almost wanted to cut it in half to enjoy comfortably. Other than the size, these rolls didn't stand out. I realize I'm a sushi snob but these were nothing to write home about. My Beam & Ginger only being $5 was a small victory, albeit the only one of the night.
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Jeffrey D.
06/12/2015 This is not good sushi.. We tried a few of the happy hour rolls and they are affordable but lack in content and fish for my liking, most are very similar and have either spicy mayor mixed with the fish or some other type of sauce, nothing resembling my opinion of a sushi roll. After happy hour ended we tried two of the rolls off the regular menu both at the high end of the price range from 12-14 dollars, the sexy city and the burning love, neither of which I would have again, very small Amounts of actual fish and heavy on rice, veggies and imitation crab, overall not a place a would ever try again. I would however like to say the service was exceptional and our waitress was very friendly and nice. I did note that almost every plate that was placed in front of us with food had at least one chip on and should have been thrown away. Sincerely Mr. Picky
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Christina B.
Dozo crunch is my favorite type they have. However the prices are pretty crazy. Only time I will go to get sushi there is after ten pm when it's half price. Otherwise I only got one order of a small 8 piece for lunch and it was outrageously priced for the quantity. Overall besides the price, great service and good sushi.
(3)Laura C.
To sum up my experience in one word - Horrendous. Where to begin? First of all, I agree with the numerous complaints of service. The sushi is over priced and nothing special compared to Blue or Hiro in Omaha. However, my biggest complaint is that they served us the wrong sushi rolls, the southwest rolls instead of the spider rolls we ordered. Having a poor reaction to jalapeño, my mouth actually went numb. I drank all my water, and desperately approached a waiter with my empty glass to get more water, (I would have taken anything at that point to get rid of the heat), told him what happened and he told me to wait a moment, WHILE HOLDING A WATER PITCHER! Are you serious. The second waiter I approached was more helpful and at least poured me another glass of water. It was a total disaster. I was given a yogurt juice later on, which did help immensely, and the server eventually brought us the correct sushi rolls. Honestly, the mistake was so bad on their part (not necessarily the screwed up order, but the lack of service when I very much needed help) that I thought at least part of the rolls we ordered would be on the house. Instead, I was given a discount card for my return visit. Fat chance. At this point, I will avoid this place like my life depends on it.
(1)Tanner E.
I'm giving this three stars because I'm caught somewhere between a 4 and a 2. The sushi was horrible. The tuna and surf clam nigiri was dry and tasted like it had sat out on a counter all day and it was definitely overpriced for the grade of sushi it was. Granted I just moved from Hawai'i so I have high standards and my friend is from Tokyo so he has really high standards. Just don't order sushi or sashimi here and it;s not a bad place. I'd give this a 4 star for everything else. The restaurant itself is pretty nice and the appetizers and deserts were excellent. We had calamari and gyoza to start with and green tea ice cream and tempura cheesecake (which was excellent to say the least). Since it was my first time here my rating could change but I think 3 stars is fair.
(3)Jeffrey M.
Underwhelming. 1 hour and 30 minutes for a couple of sushi rolls over lunch, really mediocre service and a lot of excuses that don't particularly matter to me (ie: "I had to prepare a to go order"). On top of that when our food did arrive we had a Southwest Roll (tuna and jalapeños) instead of a Spider Roll (soft shell crab and avocado), not even close and an assault on the taste buds. It wouldn't have been so bad if there was water to drink but my glass was empty almost the entire time I was there. All in all, a disappointment. Is there better sushi in Lincoln...I don't know. Personally I'm going back to my "Avoid Sushi in Lincoln" rule, it's just better that way
(2)Shelby H.
Sat on the patio because there was no wait with a party of three while there was a short one for an inside table, waited 45 minutes and did not receive any service. Went into the hostess stand to make sure we didn't get forgotten about about 30 minutes into the wait, and stood at the hostess stand for 15 minutes with no one at the stand or approaching me asking me what I needed. We then proceeded to walk out and will never return. Absolutely horrendous.
(1)Weston J.
You could go to Blue, And you would wait an hour For 'okay' sushi. Or go to Dozo, Which is nearer to my car. No wait. Good sushi. Haiku review.
(5)John R.
Disappointing. The food is okay, the service is not. I've been here three times over the last two years and gotten the same poor service every time. My latest (and last) visit was on March 13th, 2015. I walked in the door a little after noon to a largely empty restaurant, although there was a pretty substantial group at a table outside on the patio. So I stood there. And stood there. And stood there. No hostess asked to seat me. I had two waiters walk right past me on their way to their own tables. Finally, I saw a waiter over on one side of the place serving customers and I grabbed a couple of menus from the hostess station and asked if he had the table next to them. He said he did so I sat down to wait for my friend. She walked in the door a few minutes later. We ordered Philadelphia rolls and Dozo Crunch plus salads. Both the sushi rolls were delicious with the smoked salmon in the Philadelphia rolls a perfect complement to the cream cheese. The Dozo Crunch rolls have cream cheese and avocado that are smooth and creamy with just a hint of pop from the sweet chili sauce. It was all served up (fairly) quickly and we enjoyed our lunch. Once again, service. We couldn't seem to get refills on our drinks nor could we get our checks in a timely manner. We usually go to Blue for sushi, but my friend wanted to try Dozo. At Blue, if you're not there by noon you'll be waiting for a table. We couldn't understand how Dozo could be empty at 12:15 on a Friday. Now we do. We won't be back. Two stars for the decent sushi.
(2)Taylor J.
We loved the sushi! The miso soup is awesome, the avocado egg rolls are phenomenal, and the summer roll was also a great addition. Our server, Zachary, was personable, efficient, and we all really likes him.
(5)Anthony R.
I had one meal here, arriving about 5:30. The staff were lounging around and seemed a bit irritated at my arrival with the exception of the hostess. Taking this in, I chose a seat at the bar and received friendly, prompt, but not hovering, attention from my waiter. I ordered from the sushi menu, which is a bit limited, and the meal was promptly prepared and served. The fish was fresh and well-prepared. The greatest detraction was the rice, which was obviously a bit old and lacked the stickiness required of sushi rice. As a result, the sushi rolls fell apart and I could not lift the sushi from the plate...I had to resort to a fork, using the chopsticks to usher the crumbling rolls onboard. Everything tasted good, however, and the service was a pleasant surprise after my initial impression. The price was astoundingly high for the quantity and quality..too high to warrant a return.
(3)Christa C.
The sushi isn't bad but it's not the greatest either. It also seems overpriced compared to Blue (which I also think has better sushi). I think it's probably the least liked sushi place in the haymarket too because whenever I go here it is never crowded, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
(3)Erik Y.
Dozo is good, but not great. I will start by saying I love sushi and Sashimi. I have eaten it all over America and at some of the best of the best like Koi, Nobu, and Roku in various cities like Vegas and NYC. Ok, that said this IS Lincoln Nebraska people and we are not going to get one of those. Ever. So, let's compare the 3 downtown Sushi places. I give this place 3/5 because it is good, but not great. The selection is good, and the drink and menu is diverse so that's a plus. The sashimi is usually good but I did have one order of tuna that clearly was cut across the grain not with the lines which results in a tough piece to chew. A no-no in sushi preperation. The service is also a little lacking. When I asked my server a series of questions I quickly could tell either they are new, didn't care or didn't like sushi/sashimi. It's the finer points like how fresh is the fish, where was it caught, and which rolls have the right balance of salt, sweet, and/or heat that elevates you to 5 stars. Downtown also has Hiro88 and Blue, both of which are a solid 4-4.5 star sushi place for Lincoln. I do like the happy hour prices at Dozo and the drinks seem imaginative and quirky which is a plus. Overall I would say if you are serious about Sushi try all 3 downtown Sushi places a few times with friends, order a diverse selection of Sashimi and Sushi and judge for yourself. And be brave if you are a little scared of raw fish Sashimi. Sushi grade fish like Sashimi Tuna is just as safe as any other protien and tastes better then Filet Minion that's cooked to a perfect Medium Rare. Trust me, you might have found one of the greatest food your mouth will ever eat .
(3)Rico R.
I thought the sushi was really, really good. There was no one in there so service was fast, our waiter explained a ton, and the Happy Hour prices were solid. I'd go back
(4)Lucas H.
After reading the reviews, I was expecting to walk in to a horribly smelling dive and get sick off sushi. How could I actually go here! But upon walking in I was very surprised. Great atmosphere and it smelled like.....sushi! They were friendly and seated us right away. We got drinks quickly and ordered a bunch of different roles and main entrees The Big ginger drink (ginger and whiskey) I got was great and smooth. The rolls were impressive and exceeded my (low) expectations and then some. The lava roll was my favorite. We also got the Orange chicken and beef, both where awesome. When we went, it wasn't very busy and services was great. But the reason hesitate on the five stars was because the service was weird and would probably be slow if they were busy. Tables weren't bused (the entire time we were there) and the staff was all over something's and then completely missing on other (brought food but took a couple minutes before we got plates). Weird things like that make it entertaining if you aren't in a hurry.
(5)Chad A.
I went to Dozo's for my mother's birthday this year. Let me disclaim that I am not a fan of sushi, and I never have been. That being said, Dozo has the best sushi I've ever had. The Lady Fire roll was my particular favorite, made with crab, avocado, cucumbers, salmon, and sriracha. As expensive as it is, it's worth the price for the quality ingredients, as well as the beautiful presentation. The service was excellent, despite them forgetting my pad thai, which working in food service myself, is something that I can understand. Our server was incredibly polite and helpful, even in the face of dealing with my mother's...charm ;) I will definitely be back!
(4)R M.
I'll make this short/sweet: After trying the other main sushi joints in the Haymarket: THIS is the BEST SUSHI in downtown Lincoln! I've tried Hiro (widly overpriced) and Blue Sushi (what ARE they thinking with some of their ingredients? ...oh, and widly overpriced) and they can't hold a candle to Dozo! The elderly asian gentlemen making the sushi is the real deal. I had 3 rolls each of the 2 nights I came and I left fat and happy each time. Service was quick....music was awesome and the food was AMAZING. I noticed that the other sushi places I've mentioned try to be something more than just good, solid sushi. In doing so, they charge more than they should and produce a far inferior product. Dozo does it right with big tasty rolls, great fish and some equally great sauces. Save your time and money and go to Dozo!!!
(5)Sierranearl R.
My husband I had lunch here today for the first time. We ordered spring rolls for an appetizer and a large sushi platter for our entree. It was enough for both of us. We both also had a glass of white peach sake (loved it)! Everything was amazing and we will definitely be going again.
(4)Mike G.
Salman teriyaki was cooked to extinction. Just about ready to accept it and eat disappointed. Deb said to send back. I don't think Australians like to make a fuss. I don't anyway. Well worth it. Went from disgusting to melt in the mouth. Well, melt in the mouth compared to the previous dish. Still overcooked but closer to delicious. Deb had the seaweed salad. Fresh ingredients and delightful. The waitress said they used to serve it the correct way and customers would send it back. They accept raw sashimi but then go straight to well cooked with nothing in between. We are in the Midwest but at least they know how to eat an Omaha steak medium rare. The manager did say they will start asking customers how they'd like their fish cooked.
(3)Donna I.
Yum! I had never tried sushi until now and it was the best! I had sushi somewhere else afterward and it was not so great. Doze is sooooooo good!
(4)LL A.
I have eaten here twice and both times I have been impressed with the taste and quality of both the entrees and the sushi. The service also was flawless and attentive. My waiter Drew was friendly and made sure I had everything I needed. The atmosphere is modern chic yet casual. I would highly recommend Dozo.
(5)Allie B.
The food is disgusting. Save your time and money, go to Blue during happy hour instead.
(1)Carly L.
Let me start by saying I don't like fish, but I went with a large group of co-workers and we each ordered 2 different rolls. So we ended up with 16 rolls (2 boats), and we all sampled from each other's. I tried a couple different raw fish rolls, even octopus! It was delicious! Since we went over lunch and called our order in a head of time, we really didn't have to worry about a wait.
(5)Donald G.
I have been here twice for a to-go order. The sushi is always well presented in my to-go container with all the required go withs. The hostess was very friendly and my order took longer than expected, about 15 minutes while I waited, but I don't feel that was an excessive amount of time to wait. I have enjoyed it so far, though I haven't been there to sit and eat or have a drink yet...
(4)Rowena L.
I see some people saying that the place is inconsistent, but when I went it was pretty good, and this is from someone who's had tons of sushi experiences around the world. I quite like my Dragon roll, and while I can't remember which other rolls I got, I know they were pretty good as well. I got a few pieces of nigiri as well, but the rice wasn't very good, and even if the fish is superb, nigiri can't be good if the rice isn't perfect. The waitress didn't come around too often, but that's just fine with me. I was in good company so I had a good time.
(3)Aimee K.
I went here for sushi a while back and I can't believe I forgot to write a review! The happy hour dinner I had here was pretty good, and I was happy to have found a sushi spot in Lincoln that got the job done. They have a great happy hour that goes from 3-6pm, and I definitely recommend you take advantage if you can! I will say when I first walked in I almost walked right back out. The smell of the place is so misleading! It literally smelled like a farm or a pet shop. Makes your stomach turn when you combine that with sushi, right? We decided to still stay and give it a shot. The place is decorated really cool and I like what they're trying to do. Nothing wrong with an upscale sushi joint with good drinks and specialty rolls. This place smells strange overall... the bathrooms were overpowered with some awful air freshener and I felt like I needed a new nose by the time I left. We sat at the bar and our service from the bartender was fantastic! We each got waters and I was over the moon when I saw they sold Zipang, so I got a bottle of that for us to split. Sparkling sake is my friend. Our meal started out with the avocado egg rolls, which were very good, as was the accompanying sauce.The only thing I didn't like was that the avocado was pretty brown. The rolls we got were all on the happy hour menu, and they were the Philly roll, the dozo crunch, and the cali crunch. All were very good! It was a really nice way to spend an hour in the early afternoon and I definitely recommend checking out happy hour. Hooray for good sushi at great prices!
(4)Stacey K.
This is my second time to Dozo. The slow service has not improved. Angry customers waiting at the hostess stand were an indication we were not the only guests experiencing slow service, considering the place was almost empty on a Friday at high noon, this shouldn't have been a problem. The sushi itself is just o.k. The rolls and the fish inside the rolls seem on the smaller side. This is a minor issue but several things on the menu were crossed out with marker. If the restaurant is no longer serving one or two things, fine. But when the crossed off menu items reach 7 or 8, it may be time to order some new menus. My main complaint with this place is that my friend and I had a Downtown Lincoln gift card, Dozo's name was written in the literature that came with the gift card as a participating business. When the manager said they do not honor the gift card we showed her the literature. She still refused to honor the gift card saying she had told them to take their name off the particpating. Well until they are officially removed from the literature or a sign is clearly posted on their door that they do not participate, then the gift card should be honored. After haggling with her about best business practices she agreed to take it. After reading the other reviews here and my own experience, this restaurant clearly does not put the customer's satisfaction first. They are more concerned with making a buck. Any other restaurant would have comped the meal regardless of whether or not they still honor the gift card or not. They would have said something like "We no longer participate in this program. We will honor it this time but not in the future." Nothing loses restaurant loyalty quicker than bad costumer service and mediocre food. Lincoln doesn't have a ton of sushi options but all the rest of your choices are better than this.
(2)Spencer S.
I'm a little torn because of Yelp's rating scale. I feel like it was a middling place, but 3 stars is "A-ok." Since this is really more of a "meh" restaurant, it gets 2 stars. But 2 seems harsh, because we had a good time. The food was mostly fine, but the service was below average. We had a spicy yellowtail roll, a Dynamite roll, a Dozo crunch roll, and an Atlantic roll. The Dynamite and the Atlantic were flavorless. The Dozo was pretty good, and the spicy yellowtail was excellent. Like I said, not terrible, but I've had better. In fact, I've had better in Lincoln - at Kinja. If you need a mnemonic to help you remember: Kinja rhymes with ninja, and Dozo rhymes with bozo. (This only works if you recognize in your heart that ninjas are awesome, and are more fun to have around than bozos). Also the waitress was friendly but slow, and the food takes a long time to get to the table. Yeah, it's sushi, and you want them to do it right, but you'd also like them to do it TODAY. We were there for 2 hours and those 4 rolls were all we ate. It seems like it's a nice place for a date. There you go: bring a date, order some sake, and watch the colors on the wall change. (Did I mention the colors on the walls change? It's like eating at LAX). You'll have fun. You won't have great sushi, though.
(2)Sherri F.
Sushi was okay...spicy salmon was terrible. Took my son for his first sushi experience with a Groupon. I mistakenly assumed that when the groupon said not valid on happy hour specials it meant drinks. The server knew we had a groupon when we ordered never mentioned anything about not being able to use the groupon on happy hour. Then, come to time to pay, the manager comes over and says oh you can't use the groupon on what you ordered? Excuse me?? They ended up charging me the regular price of every item ordered. The manager was rude and inconsiderate. "Oh our customers know you can't use the groupon on happy hour" Well guess what? Not a chance in hell I will be one of your customers. Better sushi is served in the all you can eat places in Reno. Won't be back.
(1)A H.
I am such a sucker for sushi which I know overall in Lincoln, the options for quality sushi are lack there of. I was excited about a sushi place opening up in the Haymarket since I live and work in the downtown area. I typically give restaurants a few tries before deciding how I really feel about them. Overall my first experience at Dozo was a good experience when it first opened. My next 5 or 6 were just below par with me leading to decide that Dozo is probably my last choice if I wanted to get sushi in Lincoln. Overall the pricing for the quality of the food isn't worth it. I work downtown and the only time I felt it was justified to pay for sushi at Dozo was if I went during Happy Hour. A common roll is a spicy tuna roll and if it manages to come out tasting like it came fresh..straight from the swamp...well, that's kind of a problem. The fried/crunchy rolls are pretty decent, everything kind of tastes good/gets masked when you fry it though... I will admit to some tasty spring rolls. That's probably the only thing I've had so far that I've found to be enjoyable. I'm sure the Haymarket location for them is kind of their only saving factor for still keeping some business though. As far as service goes, it's been off and on. Nothing particularly outstanding, nothing particularly awful. Do remember one staff member talking to me and my friend I was dining with one time about how they were leaving for another restaurant because Dozo was a sinking ship they were trying to jump. Way to go!
(2)Erika P.
I've been to Dozo a few times and have never been impressed. Their happy hour is decent and they have good drinks, but their sushi is pretty bad, even for the Midwest. However, this last visit pushed me from thinking it's "not good" to "really bad." The yellowtail tasted off (bad), the salmon in the crunchy Atlantic tasted like it came from a can, and there were bones in the eel nigiri. There are better options in the haymarket area now and I imagine Dozo will be gone before long. I certainly won't miss it.
(1)Christina H.
We went to Dozo's on a Tuesday night. We got extraordinary service from our server, Amanda, who described, educated and truly helped a first-time sushi eater to pick out different rolls to try. We were then surprised with birthday ice-cream with a candle in it for the first-timer, and an extraordinary rendition of "Happy Birthday" by someone who's name I didn't get, but who should be on the Voice! We will be going back to try more sushi!
(5)Jennifer S.
It's hard to rate Dozo because of how inconsistent it is, from the freshness of the fish to the service. On my last visit, I asked the server about their happy hour specials and he said, very rudely, "the book is right in front of you. Read it yourself". It's a little hard to come back from that and I had the taste of the server's bad attitude in my mouth for the rest of the night. I've also noticed that pretty straightforward stuff like a California roll is hit or miss- as in, sometimes it has cucumber, sometimes avocado, sometimes neither. They just don't have it figured out yet.
(2)Mary F.
Loved the downtown atmosphere and our waitress was very attentive. Our rolls were good though I don't remember the ones we had. I didn't think the mango roll for dessert had any taste - very bland. I thought the prices were very high. The bill was over $60 for 2 people, and we only had 1 drink each. I've had sushi at several other places across the country and thought, for Lincoln, NE, it was good. I would go back because I really like sushi.
(4)Kristen W.
This place continues to disappoint. Made a reservation 1 month in advance for a graduation dinner for 12. I advised them on the phone that we would be ordering a lot of sushi and wanted a sushi boat and that it was a very special dinner we would be spending a lot on. Called them the day before to confirm. We get to the restaurant 2 minutes before our reservation time and our table was not set up - we had to wait 20 minutes for them to set up a space for us. Then our drinks took 30 minutes after our waiter finally came. Like I had told them on the phone, we ordered a lot of sushi which took an hour and a half. To add insult to injury, the waiter spilled drinks all over one of the grandmothers and the sushi did not come out in a boat, even though we asked for this several times. They completely ruined a very special occasion and we were almost late to the graduation even though we had budgeted 3 hours for dinner. I expected a lot more, especially after spending $2,000. My advice: steer clear. The food is not what it used to be and the service continues to reach new lows. The hostesses have no clue what is going on.
(1)Derek B.
Best sushi in town.
(5)Jessica W.
I wish I could of given Dozo at least 3 stars, but due to the attitude and disrespect my friends and I received from the hostess, I am unable to. I decided to have my birthday celebration at Dozo. I am a current employee at another local business in the Haymarket and I like to support businesses in the area. I had called two weeks in advance to reserve tables for 10-15 people for 8 o'clock on a Thursday night. The day of my party I called to double check the reservation and confirm the head count. I was very excited to hear that I was allowed to bring in a cake to serve, so I made sure to bring enough to give to the staff who helped with the party. When we walked in the door the hostess had a negative attitude towards us. The table was not ready yet but we were about 5 minutes early so we waited at the bar. It took the bartender a while to notice us because he was busy eating his frozen yogurt. When my friend waived her money at him he put his yogurt down and served us right away, but didn't wash his hands. We were finally seated 20 minutes later, in the back. My party ended up being about 20-25 people, which seemed to be a huge inconvenience to the hostess. Luckily they were not busy and eventually we were moved to a larger booth where we added more tables for my guests. The hostess became even more aggravated and rude to us as the night went on. Our waitress, Megan, saved the night. She was on top of her game, never missing a beat. The food was out in a timely manner and drinks were always filled. The tickets were all separate and I know she was taken care of. She even got the first slice of cake and a cupcake on the side. Overall the food was amazing. What talented chefs they have! I'm still craving the OMG roll and loved the spicy octopus roll! I fully understand how stressful it is when more people than expected show up, but that is part of the business. As an employee of a restaurant, customer service should be top priority and it definitely was not. Our hostess was unnecessarily rude the entire evening and her attitude never improved. Due to our experience we will take our business else where.
(2)Annjanett K.
I loved the atmosphere here! The sushi was okay, but I absolutely loved the spicy edamame. This is a great place to come visit late at night.
(3)Minjie W.
It's best sushi in the lincoln. The sushi chef is very nice.they make something special I want. The service is good. And just half price for happy hours. waitress get big butt which is best.
(5)Gabby A.
I ate at this new sushi place for the first time today. I have to say I was, sadly disappointed. I was so excited to see a sushi place opening in the Haymarket. I work in this area, and couldn't wait for them to open. My boyfriend and I decided to check it out today. We entered, and were greeted by a very cold and disinterested hostess. Not a good sign, but I was trying to stay positive. The space is set up pretty nice. The decor isn't really my thing, but I think they've got a good lay out. The music they were playing was horrible. I hate to be that nit-picking, but I do not want to listen to generic electronic music while I'm out for sushi. It was loud and distracting. We came in, and it happened to be happy hour, which we thought was a great bonus. We ordered 3 rolls and a couple of drinks. I ordered the Blushing Geisha martini that was recommended by our server. I was not all that impressed with it. It was too sweet and tasted mostly like juice. Our rolls came out in a very reasonable amount of time. I had read some reviews on yelp about how slow people's food has been arriving, so I had prepared myself for a long wait. We were pleasantly surprised to get them so fast. The rolls were pretty boring. My favorite was the Dozo Crunch Roll. It had an interesting sweet sauce and a light crunch on the outside. We also ordered a califorinia roll that was sloppy and tasteless and a specialty roll. The specialty roll was okay. Certainly not worth the $12 we paid for it. Compared to my other favorite sushi in Lincoln (Kinja and Tokyo) this place didn't really come close. When we went to pay, we found they didn't charge us the happy hour prices for the rolls or drinks and we had to wait about 10 minutes for them to sort it out. I will definitely give this place another shot. They are new, and might just be ironing out the kinks. I really wanted to like this sushi restaurant! I hope they can turn some things around and get some more inspired cuisine and better service.
(2)Alexis A.
A solid meh. I went here with a friend last Friday night, which was in itself a gamble, since it was the Friday before a Husker game. We put our name in and sat in the bar area, with the intention of getting a drink while we waited for our table. I stood by the bar for several minutes with no acknowledgment from any of the three bartenders. Finally, some bar stools opened up so my friend and I claimed those and then decided to eat there. We immediately received service once we were sitting at the bar. We ordered what seemed like a simple order--a small sushi platter and a couple pieces of octopus nigiri. And we waited. After about 30-40 minutes, some women sat down at the open bar stools next to us. They ordered some drinks and some sushi. And we waited. About another 20-30 minutes later, the women next to us got their sushi. And we waited. Another 20 minutes later, I finally asked our bartender about the status of our sushi and it sounded like they had lost the order. She gave us a couple of glasses of free wine and then pushed our order through. When we finally got it, it was a solid meh. The spicy tuna wasn't spicy. Two of the pieces of nigiri, the crab and shrimp, tasted like they'd be sitting on a dirty basement floor. Overall, not the sushi I was hoping for at the price point and after an hour-long wait. I will give them another shot when they've been established for a while.
(2)Zach B.
I have been there twice. The first time was late at night. I was with a group of 8 or so. We didn't have to wait too long for a table, but we waited at least 30 minutes before a server came over to acknowledge us. It took another 30 minutes to get our drinks after that. We must have waited another 30 minutes to get our sushi rolls. The server did not show any respect for us or his profession. There were plenty of other tables getting their food before us and their servers were on top of it. One of my friends ended up asking for the manager and she came over. She gave us a complimentary bottle of sake. As for the food, it was good, although it was my first time with sushi. The 2nd time I went was on a date. The service was much better but not great. The atmosphere seemed dark, even though it was early evening. The food tasted wonderful and the entree portions were very generous. The price was high but that is due to the nature of the food. I'm hesitant to go back there. I've had other friends say that they have had bad experiences with them. Either the service is bad or they screw up the orders.
(2)Cliff D.
Wife and I went for lunch mid-week. We ordered a couple of rolls, tako and a lunch combo plate along with 2 bowls of Miso. The Atmosphere is nice, no doubt about that - it's a beautiful place to eat. The Sushi was so-so, not bad but certainly not what you'd expect for the prices they're asking. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and found the rice hard - like it had just come out of a refrigerator after a long stay. Tuna was so-so - not quite as spicy as I like. Same rice for the nigiri as well. It detracted from the good fish. Wait staff was inattentive, water glasses went unfilled for quite a while. I can understand this when a place is busy, but it was the end of lunchtime and the place was about half full. All in all, Kinja is still the best bet for sushi in town right now.
(2)Lee K.
My friends and I came here after the big Nebraska game. This place was rocking. Great food, music, and ambiance. Tried the sashimi and specialty sushi rolls and they were some of the best I've ever had. I'm not sure why the other reviews are complaining, maybe they've fixed the problems they had in the past. I'd definitely recommend them giving it another chance. For first timers, this is a can't miss. Great for couples, friends just hanging out, or families. I would come back here in a heartbeat!
(5)Eric O.
I was a big fan of Dozo the moment I walked in. The decor filled my eye appetite and I was waiting to see what the food brought. I loved the atmosphere and it was everything i was looking for. I had so many rolls that my belly almost exploded with joy and each one gave me a great taste in my mouth. This is by far the best sus
(4)Sandi K.
When I saw Dozo being built this summer, I was so excited for a new sushi place in town! While Lincoln does have a few sushi places, none of them have excited me for their lack of atmosphere. None of them are really all that nice or they are just are a side business as part of a Japanese Teppanyaki place. I had high hopes for Dozo, and my last two visits made me very happy! Atmosphere definitely an A. The decor kind of reminds me of Blue in Omaha. I liked the mural they had between the bar and the dinning area with creatures of the sea on it. I, of course, also liked that it has some Hawaiian inspired foods like poke, mai tais and red bean ice cream! The first time I ate there I had dinner and drinks with a friend of mine. We started with drinks -- they have a nice list of martinis and cocktails. (The bar areas also is nice and I can see Dozo as a fun place for people to go to for drinks and a roll for happy hour. They also have several Asian beers and sake, but never did get a very close look at the wine list.) I had an Elderflower Champagne and the Dozo Punch. I think we both agreed the drinks were good but not very strong. Next it was edamane, which was perhaps a bit too done, and seaweed salads. I actually had never had seaweed salad before, so I don't have anything to base this seaweed salad on, but I liked it! It had a nice nutty flavor. And it was big. We could of probably split one. We then ordered four sushi rolls. Our four rolls were a spicy yellowtail roll, one with octopus, an OMG roll which had crab salad, shrimp and asparagus and then our final roll, the Big Red roll which had seaweed salad it it and tuna on the outside of it. The OMG and Big Red were our favorite two rolls. On my second visit, my husband and I went for happy hour on a Friday night. The place was pretty full with a lot of people having dinner. We had the gyoza (vegetable and pork dumplings) appetizer and the Big 10 roll. Both were excellent. Our only complaint is that perhaps the rolls were not rolled quite tight enough. We had a couple pieces fall apart on us. So, overall, I think I would give the food an A- and the service an A. Both times we ate there our food was out to us super fast. The first time I ate there it wasn't very busy, but the Friday night we were there it was, and our appetizer and roll were out to us in like 5 minutes. So, I was surprised to read that things were slow from some of these previous reviews. I am thinking things must of improved. The night my friend and I had dinner there (on a Wednesday night) our waiter was also very attentive. The only thing that bugged me was the light above our table kept flickering, well, more like getting bright, then dark. But by the end of our meal, that had stopped and it went bright. Which I was glad because it was too dark at first and I had a hard time reading the menu! ha! When my husaband and I were there for happy hour we sat at the bar area, which last time I was there, I hadn't noticed the beautiful tile around the bar. It is very nice. And to top it off, we knew one of the bartenders who had previously worked at Barrymores. All in all, Dozo will be a nice addition to Lincoln's Haymarket and definitely a place I'll go back to. In fact, we are already planning our next visit and see it as a place to escape to for a nice and warm atmosphere as winter comes upon Lincoln, NE. Dozo offers an excellent choice of warm and cold appetizers -- calamari, oyster panko, firecracker shrimp, ceviche, lettuce wraps, etc. It offers a nice selection of soups and salads -- miso, nabe udon, etc. It also has dishes for the non-fish loving people like teriyaki chicken, two cuts of steak, grilled chicken salad, pad thai and chicken or pork katsu curry. I would definitely like to go back to just have an entree some night. I think the almond butter salmon or mango salsa mahi mahi will make it to my plate! They offer $10 lunch combos and don't forget dessert like tempura ice cream or the Dozo signature mango roll. Everything on the menu is under $20, minus the large sushi platter for $26.
(4)john t.
Had a great happy hour here! This is the best place to be if you're in the mood for some Asian cuisine and drinks in the Lincoln area. We tried the sake, appetizers, rolls, and desserts were simply to die for. Don't miss the cheesecakes, that really topped it all off. They have twenty different varieties of sake, and some of the tastiest gyozas and crunchy rolls. There's seating in the patio with TVs playing sports and other events. Its right in the Haymarket so you can't miss it. Top notch place.
(5)Aaron B.
Good Sushi, kids loved it too
(4)Madi R.
i usually go to omaha for sushi, so when i saw that dozo was opening i was pretty excited to try a new place here in lincoln. the first time i went the soy sauce at my table was empty. i spent 10 minutes looking for my waitress and being ignored by every other server in the room. finally, i went to the host (who was texting someone and not busy) and said, "i'm sorry to bother you, but i can't find my server and i've been waiting 10 minutes to eat my meal. could you find her or grab me some soy sauce?" she immediately rolled her eyes at me and said, "yeah, i guess." some of the worst customer service i've ever seen. i decided to give them one more chance. my work ordered a large to-go lunch order. they told us it would be ready in 20 minutes. when i got there to pick it up 30 minutes after i ordered, the hadn't even started making it. they were probably overcome with the large lunch rush of 2 tables. they smashed 10 rolls into a to-go container and when there was no room left for wasabi they just threw it on top of all the rolls. don't waste your time. go to hiro in omaha instead.
(1)Lynda V.
We moved here recently from Ft Lauderdale so we were not really expecting it to be great here in Lincoln. We did think it should be eatable. The service was the worst we have received since being in Lincoln. My son looked at me and said " I thought when we moved to a small town they would be nice" The fish was rubbery . Another quote from my son "this is like cat food" Now don't think it is because he does not like sushi it is one of his favorite foods even what he wanted to eat for his birthday. This however will NOT be where we will be going.
(1)S a.
The usual clueless Lincoln service: please don't try to take a dessert order when we're halfway through dinner! My goal is not to eat dinner in the shortest amount of time! The sushi was good: well-presented fresh tasting. I would have liked to see a wider range of fish on the menu (no mackerel? really?) -- the menu seems long but it is just different permutations of the same ingredients. They were willing to do an ingredient substitution on a roll for us, since we didn't want one of the listed ingredients. Points for that! I'll definitely be back. Have I had better sushi in bigger cities? Yes. But in Lincoln? No.
(4)Hungry H.
Best sushi place in Lincoln by far. The prices are good at happy hour and they allow for custom orders.
(5)Sue S.
Meh. There were a ton of empty tables, as my friend and I didn't get there until 8:30. The hostess wanted to seat us in the one closest to the door. We asked to move, and were basically told it was too much trouble. Very strange. Our server, however, was more then happy to move us. So, way to go server. And screw you odd hostess woman. The sushi was ok. The fish seemed very fresh and was of fine quality. But, there just wasn't any wow factor for us. (and I've been here twice now). I'm a fan of Tokyo and, also, of Blue (Omaha). I'm always impressed with the sushi in those restaurants, so I will probably steer clear of dozo and continue to go where I know I'll thoroughly enjoy myself. As far as appetizers, the mussels are good. There are only 6, it's a light dish. I've also tried the avocado egg rolls and the calamari. I wouldn't recommend either. Brown avocado is not my cup of tea.. Drinks are meh. Dozo punch is sugary booze juice..so if you're into that, then have at it. I spelt mine on my white jacket and looked like an ass the whole night, because I'm pretty sure they lube up their glasses. So, I hate it. I tried the champagne with elderflower liqueur. I hate that too. Not because I spelt it, but because it is awful. The interior is great. Wonderful ambiance. Our service was perfect, outside of the hostess. But really, does the hostess even count? Whatever. Try it, because it is new so you kind of have to. Don't listen to me. Maybe I'm just an ass hole, who is too picky.
(2)Kristin R.
I went back to Dozo with a group of friends last night. I was reluctant at first but I wasn't going to boycott a going away party because of the poor service a few weeks ago. I'm keeping my rating as "three star" because there is still some work to be done, but I am confident that they will turn this around. First, the hostess could be a bit friendlier: perhaps make a suggestion for us to wait in the bar or offer to seat us while we wait for the rest of our guests instead of saying, "wait there" and point to the door area. Huh? A drink is a much better idea! So, we went to the bar, ordered drinks and was promptly served. We chose a nice little area to seat ourselves while we waited. Once more guests arrived, no one came to offer us drinks, even though table service was being offered at the other tables. Oh well. We chose to be seated at a table and begin our meal. Our server was very friendly, quick, and knowledgeable. It was very different from our first experience at Dozo and I am glad. Our drinks, appetizers, and food arrived quickly and at the appropriate times. The size of the rolls were much larger than the first time, so possibly, they are modifying their rolls because of customer feedback. Whatever the case, thank you. The size now matches the price. Two drinks, three appetizers and four rolls cost us around $80, which was a good value for the amount of food we got. I appreciated the attentive and knowledgeable service. Keep up the good work, you are now on the right track.
(3)Matthew H.
Loved the sushi amazing atmosphere. Finally something in Lincoln that doesn't revolve around bar food or vegetarian. Best place to eat in Lincoln.
(5)Lindsey W.
There are a couple of reasons I did not enjoy this place. 1) the food is over-priced for what it is. Of course, it is Sushi and restaurants often think they can price it higher but this was not the kind of sushi that warrants high prices. 2) the service was AWFUL and there were hardly any other customers there so it was not because they were busy. The server spilled water on the table and then grabbed my chair to move me out of the way without an excuse me. Then, he never came back to clean up the puddle-- and instead stood and chatted with other servers. I would have just not given him a tip, but because we were in a big group they automatically charged 18%. The food was okay, but the bad service far outweighs anything the food had to offer.
(1)J C.
Way overpriced for sushi restaurant. Decor I liked but music was horrible. Just play good tunes I can chill too. Waiter didn't really offer suggestion. I will try again in summer as I like to sit outside but it will be the last time if the service doesn't improve from wait staff to drink slingers.
(2)Brad B.
Checked this place out Sunday night. How amazing to have a hip spot with good food open at 9p on a Sunday in the Haymarket. We need to give them a break...they've been open a week and let's face it...we Lincolnites WANT this place to succeed. Our sushi was terrific. The sake was average, but also priced correctly. The unagi was about the best I've had in the US. We'll definitely be back.
(4)Ryan M.
A others have said the place is new so I'll probably try it again in a month or two. Our sushi was not very good and one piece even tasted more like cleaning agent than fish. The $7 salad was a small pile of salad with imitation crab meat and a shrimp, not worth $7 and not even very tasty. I hope the quality of their food Improves, otherwise I don't see a need for them to stay in business.
(2)Mitch M.
Without a doubt the best sushi in Lincoln and I tried all others. It's amazing and reasonably priced. Don't skip this place
(5)Ashley Rae T.
Dozo's interior is nice. Unfortunately every sushi place I visit is "nice". They all have the sushi spot aesthetic, ensuring you never mistake it for anything other than what it is. I do like their bar more than some places I've been to but at the end of the day, it's just another place to get sushi and Asian dishes. For a starter I ordered the Firecracker Shrimp as I am obsessed with this option at most sushi spots. What I got was interesting. Tail on shrimp, which I got over eventually, without much batter to speak of. They were good sized so I really wanted to enjoy them however between the sauce being a bit blah and lack of batter fried-ness I ended up sending it back. The waitress was a good sport about it, taking the charge off my final bill and inquiring in the kitchen about it (turns out the batter they used was "off" that day) so I let the issue rest. I tried their shrimp tempura roll will was another disappointment. I have a feeling half the ingredients weren't included, or I was just so over Dozo by this point I didn't notice. These rolls were huge, not something I'd normally complain about but in this instance it was just too much. You almost wanted to cut it in half to enjoy comfortably. Other than the size, these rolls didn't stand out. I realize I'm a sushi snob but these were nothing to write home about. My Beam & Ginger only being $5 was a small victory, albeit the only one of the night.
(1)Jeffrey D.
06/12/2015 This is not good sushi.. We tried a few of the happy hour rolls and they are affordable but lack in content and fish for my liking, most are very similar and have either spicy mayor mixed with the fish or some other type of sauce, nothing resembling my opinion of a sushi roll. After happy hour ended we tried two of the rolls off the regular menu both at the high end of the price range from 12-14 dollars, the sexy city and the burning love, neither of which I would have again, very small Amounts of actual fish and heavy on rice, veggies and imitation crab, overall not a place a would ever try again. I would however like to say the service was exceptional and our waitress was very friendly and nice. I did note that almost every plate that was placed in front of us with food had at least one chip on and should have been thrown away. Sincerely Mr. Picky
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