A First Taste of Nikuya — Fort Worth’s New Sushi Restaurant on The Sinclair Hotel’s Rooftop

F ew culinary traditions afford the sublime sensory harmony of masterfully prepared Japanese sushi. More than a century ago, the elusive fifth taste — umami — was discovered on the island nation, a discovery that completed our understanding of flavor itself and deepened the world’s appreciation for the art of balance, texture, and simplicity that defines true Japanese cuisine.

With the recent opening of Nikuya (Japanese for “butcher shop”) on The Sinclair hotel’s rooftop , Downtown Fort Worth gains a new dining destination centered on shared plates, superlative cuts of fish flown in from Japanese and global waters, and seasonal ingredients that showcase the best in Japanese cuisine.

Nafees Alam, co-founder and CEO of DRG Concepts (their concept Wicked Butcher is also at The Sinclai