Media Coverage and Accolades for NAMO

In 2018, Brandon Cohanim opened Namo in Dallas’ West Village, debuting it as a handroll bar. Since then, Brandon has joined forces with his brother Henry, and Namo has evolved into what is arguably Dallas’ most sophisticated sushi bar, led by executive chef-partner Kazuhito “Kaz” Mabuchi. Kaz came to Namo from Sushi Ginza Onadera, the Michelin two-star destination in Los Angeles. LBC was engaged to handle Namo’s PR and Marketing in March, 2024.

Selected Press (most recent first):

NAMO PRESS & ACCOLADES

“The Best Sushi Restaurants in Dallas Including Some Unsung Heroes,” Dallas Observer, July 24, 2025

“The 13 Best Sushi Restaurants In Dallas,” The Infatuation, June 30, 2025

Dallas' 10 Best Omakases — From Established Favorites to Exciting Newcomers, Paper City, May 5, 2025

The 38 Best Dallas Restaurants, Spring 2025, Eater Dallas, April 8, 2025

Bluefin Tuna Breakdowns, Dallas' Latest Culinary Extravagance, Dallas Observer, March 5, 2025

Best Sushi Restaurants in Dallas, Eater Dallas, Feb. 13, 2025

The 50 Best Restaurants in Dallas Right Now, D Magazine, Jan. 22, 2025

Make Valentine’s Day dinner plans and more in Dallas-Fort Worth at these 75+ spots, Dallas Morning News, Jan. 21, 2025

Dallas Restaurants Open for New Year's Eve Dinner, Dallas Observer, Dec. 30, 2024

Best Sushi Restaurants in Dallas, Eater Dallas, Nov. 6, 2024

The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants, Eater Dallas, Oct. 8, 2024

Resy Hit List: Four Things in Dallas-Fort Worth Not to Miss this Month, Oct. 1, 2024

Rants and Raves: What Our Dining Critic Is Most (and Least) Excited About in September 2024 - D Magazine, Sept. 3, 2024

Namo – Texas Monthly - Four-Star Update Review, Aug. 1, 2024

Namo's Lunch Okonomi is Dallas' Most Affordable Omakase, Dallas Observer, July 18, 2024

“The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants, Summer 2024,” Eater Dallas, July 10, 2024

“The Best Restaurants in Dallas Right Now,” D Magazine, June 25, 2024

“Trust the Chef: Omakase Experiences in Dallas Worth the Splurge,” Dallas Observer, June 21, 2024

“Namo Brings the Chef of an NYC Michelin-Starred Omakase to Town for a Collab,” Eater Dallas, June 14, 2024

“If Premium Omakase Tastings Are a Fad, What Comes Next?” D Magazine, June 6, 2024

“The Resy Hit List: Where in Dallas You’ll Want to Eat Right Now,” June 1, 2024 (Namo also made the Resy Hit List in May, April and March 2024)

“12 Stellar Sushi Restaurants Around DFW,” Eater Dallas, May 8, 2024

“The Best Japanese Restaurants in Dallas,” D Magazine, April 29, 2024