As the popularity of sushi increases, so do the number of sushi restaurants. Just a few years ago sushi was difficult to find in Denton, but now there are several restaurants to choose from. Some serve primarily sushi, and others have it in addition to more typical Asian dishes.

Below is a list of restaurants serving sushi in Denton.

Avocado California Roll and Sushi has the largest variety of sushi rolls. While it is probably a little pricier than some of the other sushi places in Denton, it is a good place to go for unique rolls. Rolls range in price from $4.99-$15.99.

Lunch hours: Mon-Thur 11am-2:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-3pm

Dinner hours: Mon-Sun 5pm-10pm

Contact information: 2430 S I-35 #126 (in the shopping center behind Chili's), (940) 383-9812

I Love Sushi offers a good assortment of Nigiri sushi, sashimi, and sushi rolls, as well as a few of the more traditional Asian entrees such as chicken fried rice, beef teriyaki, and spicy bulgogi. It is reasonably priced and has an outdoor seating area. Rolls range in price from $4.95-$13.95.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm, Sat 12pm-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-9pm

Contact information: 917 Sunset St., (940) 891-6060

Keiichi is the newest sushi restaurant in Denton. There is a different menu each day that offers various sushi choices and an entree option. While the prices are more expensive than the other local sushi restaurants, the atmosphere is cozy and formal. This is the location to seek for special occasions or if looking for an authentic Japanese experience. The dining area is small, so reservations are recommended.

Hours: Tues-Sat 5:30pm-11:00pm

Contact information: 500 N. Elm, (940) 382-7505

Mr. Chopsticks primarily serves Thai and Chinese stir-fry, rice, and noodle dishes, but has a decent selection of sushi, shashimi, and sushi rolls priced from $4.00-$10.50.

Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11:30am-9pm

Contact information: 1633 Scripture Rd., (940)382-5437

Royal East Asian Cuisine has a wide variety of sushi, sashimi, and sushi rolls, along with Korean entrees. Sushi roll selections include typical choices, like spicy tuna and Philadelphia rolls, as well as specialty house rolls like the wasabi roll and a secret roll, which is the sushi chef's surprise creation of the day. Rolls range in price from $4.50-$13.95

Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, closed Sunday

Contact information: 1622 W University Dr Suite A, (940) 383-7633

Shogun Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is a Japanese hibachi-syle restaurant that also serves sushi. Sushi can be ordered as an appetizer with dinner or as a meal at the sushi bar.

Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm

Contact information: 3606 S Interstate 35 E, (940) 382-7800

Sushi Cafe & Bar is located a block from UNT and offers two sushi specials during the week. From 3pm to 4pm Monday-Thursday sushi rolls are 1/2 price , and on Friday and Saturdays between 5pm and 7pm, sushi is 1/2 price.

Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-10pm, Thur-Sat 11am-midnight, closed Sunday

Contact information: 1401 W. Oak, (940) 349-9940