Shio - Wichita Falls (TX)

5 /5 Morgan F: If you arent a fan of sushi but have always wanted to like it, or youre new to sushi but scared, this is absolutely the place you need to be going for Sushi in Wichita Falls (according to my husband this is the place if not near the ocean at all). I am NOT a sushi enthusiast, it has always made my skin prickle & my mouth not water. I enjoy thoroughly cooked fish, not raw, I can handle a good fried sushi, like 1 bite (1 bite = 1 roll of the entire roll). However, I was watching sushi and Asian food tiktoks as one does while falling asleep, I dreamt about it, my mouth was watering. I promptly woke up just in time for dinner (I work nights) demanding my husband take me to Shio. Shio specifically because my cousin & her BF have been raving about the food, begging us to come in (mind you my cousin is very specific about what she eats due to many reasons, & she loves the food, & that is huge in our family if she will eat it. Her BF loves sushi as does my husband). Anyway, I was determined to eat some sushi, but also ordered other items just incase I got nauseous... because raw fish, right? I definitely came in wanting the hubs to pick a fried sushi (four items on the sushi menu are cooked/fried)... to my surprise, he chose one of the raw, most fresh, most green sushis on the list (they actually had a similar version that is fried). I said "oooookaaaay," and let him do as he wanted because I did want to try something new and he does enjoy sushi. We ordered the Hamachi Garden (yellowtail), I would honestly eat this a couple times a week if I could. It was NOT slimy, not a freaky weird texture in my mouth, it was genuinely refreshing, fresh tasting and feeling (?), I was not grossed out by any of the textures, the roll blended together very nicely during chewing (Im not sure how else to describe this, but it was not gross). I ATE 3-4 ROLLS YALL, THREE TO FOUR not 1. Anyway, I dont know if I want to try sushi anywhere else, but I WOULD try other raw sushi at Shio. Besides the absolutely delightful sushi experience, we also ordered Garlic Edamame & Dumplings (4) from the appetizer list & the Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl which were all amazing! I dont know how the hubs & I did it, but there was nothing left. We also highly enjoyed the Hana Flavored Sake (Fuji apple), the $8 one is perfect for 2 people to share. Absolutely amazing place for a date night or group, but reservations are encouraged greatly because it IS a very small intimate area. We had a great time as well!

5 /5 oil soaked rag: Woosh this place is GOOD! I definitely would recommend a reservation. The food is spectacular. Even the basic sushi rolls had incredible flavor, and the fish quality itself was top notch. Special shout out to Jonathan for having all the knowledge about fish sourcing and the menu itself, and to the chef tonight for coming up with some great "surprise rolls" for a gluten free person in our party - they were unique and delicious. Good vibes, clean restaurant, and a great time - what more can you possibly want?

5 /5 Danielle Bunge: Holy cow. Absolutely incredible. The service was top-notch--we had some really fun conversations with our awesome waiter, Jonathan, and everything came out in a timely manner. They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy as well! It was a little challenging at first because nothing on the menu is clearly marked as gluten free or modifiable, but I said "Surprise me!" and the chef created two INCREDIBLE gluten free rolls that werent even on the menu. It was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted so fresh, and we even learned about where they source their ingredients from. They have gluten free soy sauce as well! I would absolutely return in a heartbeat (unfortunately we live out of state and were just passing through town), but I will be raving about this sushi forever.

5 /5 JoAnna Johnson: We had a wonderful experience here! If you want high quality sushi, I would definitely recommend Shio. The atmosphere here is very calm and comforting, the service was wonderful. The food was extraordinary​, made with care and consideration. The octopus was tender, the sashimi were thick cuts, real wasabi, and amazing fish. Even the Korean fried chicken was incredible.The prices were less expensive considering the quality of everything we ate! Definitely coming here again!

5 /5 Laurie Stuckey: Visiting family. We had all kinds of sushi, sparkling sake, and wow. The taste is great. Make sure to get a reservation even for 5pm. Wheelchair accessible. Children are welcome. Lights turned down for dinner makes nice atmosphere.