Meet chef Barbara

A story made with
heart, courage & flavor.

New Hope Sushi began at home, where Barbara discovered that the food she loved could bring people together in a completely new way.

Read her story
Chef Barbara smiling while presenting sushi at a private event

“For me, sushi has always been more than flavor. It is beauty, care and the joy of watching people connect around a table.”

— CHEF BARBARA · FOUNDER, NEW HOPE SUSHI
Chef Barbara serving guestsA sushi boat prepared for guests

From Brazil to Texas

A family table became
a new hope.

Barbara’s journey started with curiosity and a deep love for Japanese cuisine—not only its flavors, but its colors, precision and tiny details.

She began preparing sushi for her family. Those first evenings revealed something powerful: each piece created excitement, conversation and connection. As friends and neighbors discovered her cooking, what began as a personal passion grew into a small family business in McKinney.

Today, New Hope Sushi brings a distinctly Brazilian sense of abundance and hospitality to pickup dinners, Private Sushi Experiences, weddings, corporate gatherings and festivals throughout North Texas.

What guides us

Care is the ingredient
you can always taste.

01

Freshness

Ingredients selected and prepared to let every flavor feel alive.

02

Craft

Every roll is shaped, finished and presented with intention.

03

Hospitality

Brazilian warmth that makes every guest feel personally welcomed.

04

Connection

Food designed to turn ordinary tables into meaningful memories.

Mission & purpose

To create moments
people carry with them.

Our mission is to make exceptional Brazilian-style sushi feel personal, welcoming and unforgettable.

We believe excellence lives in the details: the freshness of the salmon, the balance of a sauce, the way a table is arranged and the attention each client receives. Whether dinner is for two or a celebration for hundreds, the purpose stays the same—to bring people together through food made with care.

Discover our experiences

At your table

Welcome to Barbara’s
world of flavors.

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