The food here was INCREDIBLE and well worth the wait. To be transparent, I did wait almost an hour…read morearound dinner time (7pm). The inside is tiny and there isn't even a proper "waiting" area. I've also tried coming here before, and there was also a long wait. I'm glad I decided to stick it out this time. We ordered the Wagyu sushi, Yakitori, Tonkotsu Miso Ramen, and the Tomato Ramen. The Wagyu sushi is torched right in front of you! The Wagyu was incredibly tender and the sauce was delicious. My only *nitpicky* critique is the rice was ever so slightly too moist, but that didn't stop me from inhaling the sushi. Next, the Yakitori was phenomenal. I've never had such tender chicken in my life. There was a nice layer of delicious sauce coating the skewer. Again, just a really nitpicky feedback I have was that I wish the Yakitori had the tiniest bit more char to it, but nevertheless was an incredible bite, and I'd 100% order again in a heartbeat. Onto the ramen - easily hands down one of the best ramen I've had in DFW. The broth is flavorful, and I love the noodles. I'm not sure if they're handmade from scratch, but they had the perfect thickness and chewiness. I also loved generous the portion of cha shu slices. Most other places only give you 1-2 thin slices, but that was not the case here. The pork was tender. The ajitama was solid too, although I prefer more of a soft-boiled egg. While the meat portion is more generous here, the tonkotsu didn't come with many vegetables. A lot of other ramen places I've been to will have corn, fried garlic, etc as default, but those are all additional cost add-ons here. The ramen was delicious without them though but just something to note. We also got the tomato ramen as it's the chef recommendation. The dish is very creative and the execution was great. Personally, I still prefer traditional ramens but it was certainly a nice culinary creation to try. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and would come here again. Just be aware there may be a wait, and because they're so busy, you do have to proactively flag down staff. However, the staff are still really nice despite all the tasks they're juggling at once.

This place in the winter slaps. I love how cozy it is inside. Everyone is down to have a good time…read more Loved the ramen and the dumplings. You might have to wait but trust it is worth it.

We celebrated valentines at Tei An on a Friday night. It was very busy but not loud, we were sat at…read morethe "bar" The entire experience was equally polished and delicious. Instead of the omakase, we opted to order dishes we knew we would like. The shrimp tempura is large, you only need one piece per person. The Negitoro was my absolute favorite as always. The soba dipping sampler is new to me, I've only ever had the traditional sauce. I loved each sauce and highly recommend! The chicken katsu and A5 Wagyu were perfectly prepared and very tender. My only gripe is the nigiri were not the freshest. I would totally return.

Second time here. Compared to the first time, we were not as impressed. We enjoyed most of the…read moredishes, except we're not so sure about the bolognese and carbonara. We wish we haven't ordered two of those in the same order. We felt very heavy after eating. And also, we felt like both dishes did not highlight the soba well. The premium sashimi set was just as amazing but we prefer to order all sashimi separately next time as what we have done in our previous visit. We liked what we order during our first visit, so we wanted to try something different this time. However, after this experience, we would still come back again but we will stick with the basics. Shout out to Ace for his excellent service and all the other staff as always :)

My favorite ramen spot. All meals and apps are the best I've had in Dallas. Come here every 2 weeks…read moreat least and service is always great too never had bad service

Long time fan of this ramen house. Historically a 5 star, best ramen in Dallas but has changed…read more I had tonkatsu ramen and shishito peppers. The shishito peppers were swimming in sauce, albeit the sauce is tasty, it was WAY too much. The ramen was 5 star, as always. It was disappointingly served in a chipped bowl, which is inexcusable to me. The kitchen should never serve food on or in a damaged dish. Throw it away. The table was sticky (maybe from a prior order of shishito peppers, lol) and I had to request and wait for it to be wiped down. The restroom was in need of attention and cleaning. Service was pleasant but not very attentive. Hostess was slow to seat me because she was chatting with coworkers. While the ramen (only) was outstanding, the rest of the experience was unpleasant. While I will be going again because the ramen is great, I really hope management looks at the change in attention to important matters and addresses accordingly.

Once you walk in, you know you're in for a great time. Love the dimly lit atmosphere, the Japanese…read morethemed wall with hints of American culture (pickle Rick!) and gorgeous playing and wooden but comfortable seating. I want to extend a huge shout-out to our waiter, Vivian, for giving us insight on the food and bars/places to check around in Dallas! She went above and beyond :) Miso soup with silky tofu was delicious, they balanced out the yellow miso well with a hint of (maybe) crate-barrelled? For the nigiri I had the fatty tuna, a5 wagyu, and king salmon. They were all absolutely delicious and warped me to Japan. I was reminded of the same quality and taste - which checks out since they import their fish from Japan! The special kome roll was so delicious I ate it very slowly to savor every bite and memory of sushi in Japan. For dessert I had the deep fried cheesecake - I think the last time I had this I was 12 at Mr. sushi in Boston and all my memories came back. Grapes were too big though but everything else A+ The matcha tonic - I can't find it online but it was an incredible balance of fizzy, sweetness and matcha. The complexity of the drink makes me want to try more!

I've been here quite a few times now and my experience here is always superb. The chefs here are so…read morenice and personable. I've been here three times as a pregnant woman and they always catered to my diet modifications. Service is always A1 and the pricing is not too bad.

I came here for a lunch date with a girlfriend on a Saturday afternoon. We arrived without a…read morereservation and were seated fairly quickly. However, I do recommend making a reservation because the restaurant is quite small with limited seating. After we were seated, our server went over the time limit, order limit, and house rules. She was friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our meal. Lychee martini with tequila instead of vodka... yum! I've been to a lot of AYCE sushi places, and after today's visit, I think JingHe has moved to the top of my list. They even offer chu toro, although it's limited to four pieces per person. The rice to fish ratio was perf! The rice was cooked and seasoned beautifully, and the fish tasted fresh and was cut nicely. Oh, and ask for the pickled wasabi...SO GOOD! I'm still thinking about this meal. I will definitely be coming back! Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5

Tried the AYCE and I will say it did not disappoint!…read more The sashimi was soft and did not have that fishy smell to it. My favorite was the seared salmon nigiri!! It literally melts in your mouth (I will say after the first round they started packing the nigiri's up with rice) I also liked the crispy tuna but it also had a lot of rice. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating and it was a bit dark inside but each table had its own light! Gives off a fancy feel for it being ayce and somewhat affordable (about $45 pp) The service was great! They bring you a paper to check off what you want each round and they come and check on you frequently! We booked the reservation for 7:30 but got there early and they still seated us! Would definitely come back if i was in town!

our first time & we will we 1000% be back! we got the 4 hand roll combo (salmon, snow crab,…read moreyellowtail & spicy tuna), golden roll, cucumber salad, toro nigiri and for drinks the passion fruit martini & pear highball. we love toro nigiri, so we'll always come back for that and can't wait to explore more of the menu! very intimate and love the communal high top seating, would be really nice in the evening. great service and will bring all my sushi lovers here!

The first time I came here I had a terrible experience. The service was rushed and rude, and the…read morechef kept sneezing while he was working. I was very hesitant to come back, but my boyfriend suggested giving them another chance. Tonight was WORSE! The food is not good and there are not a lot of options for sushi rolls (I think they have six options, mostly fried). I ordered the lychee martini, which was also not good. Our server came once for our food and did not check on us again the entire meal, which is unfortunate because they did not bring us wasabi and ginger, and there was no soy sauce at the table. We put cash on the bill and left, only for us to be chased down by our server about a block to let us know we were short $5. (Tax) I understand we accidentally were short but being chased down after you've already left the establishment, especially over $5, is insane work. I was originally disappointed, now I'm just truly upset. I will not be eating here again and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. They do play good house music though.

Okaeri Cafe is such a cute little spot with a cozy, relaxing vibe. The seating is comfortable,…read moremaking it a great place to enjoy a meal, whether you're dining in or just taking a break. I've ordered from DoorDash a few times and have also eaten at the café, and both experiences have been great. The pork tonkatsu is crispy and flavorful, and the omurice is always comforting and delicious. The food travels well for delivery, and dining in lets you enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd keep coming back to when I'm craving Japanese comfort food.

Okaeri Cafe is one of the cutest cafes in the DFW area!! I absolutely adore the vibe and layout of…read morethe cafe, it feels extremely comforting to eat here. I have been here twice already, and I have tried their curry & their kids meal. The curry is fairly standard, I do wish the rice was a little fluffier. However, the kids meal was so cute! The rice came out shaped as a panda!! The second time I came here was for a photoshoot. The staff was so sweet and accommodating! I was given the okay when asking for permission, and I believe the employee that helped me out was named Rin. Thank you for ensuring I had a good experience at the cafe!! I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in the Richardson area

I went to Japan recently. I want to start there because the Japan trip is directly relevant to this…read morereview in a way that will become clear shortly and also in a way that is deeply embarrassing and I have made peace with both of those things simultaneously. Japan was extraordinary. The food was extraordinary. The trains were extraordinary. The trains specifically deserve their own paragraph because I have never in my life encountered a public transportation system that operates with the precision and quiet dignity of the Japanese rail network. Trains that arrive at the exact second they are supposed to arrive. Trains that leave at the exact second they are supposed to leave. A whole society of people moving through stations the size of small cities with calm purpose and zero visible distress, consulting their phones, reading books, buying things from vending machines that should not logically exist inside a train station but do because Japan has decided that convenience is a human right and I agree completely. I tell you all of this to explain what happened at the train station when we tried to find pizza. Now I know what you are thinking. You went to Japan and you tried to find pizza. And yes. Yes we did. We had been eating spectacular Japanese food for several days running, food that made us question every culinary decision we had made in our entire lives up to that point, and then something happened in the group dynamic that can only be explained as a collective temporary insanity and somebody said what about pizza and instead of saying no we are in Japan and there is yakitori available within forty feet of us at all times, everybody said yeah okay pizza sounds good actually. The station we were in had approximately forty seven exits. I counted. Not all of them. I counted forty seven before I gave up counting and simply accepted that exits were infinite and directional signage was a suggestion. We had been told the pizza place was near exit B14. There was no exit B14. There was a B4 and a B41 and something that might have been B14 but was labeled in a way that required a level of kanji literacy I had not developed in the forty eight hours since landing. We walked for twenty two minutes. We passed the same Family Mart three times which I know because the same employee was stocking the same shelf each time and by the third pass he looked at us with an expression of gentle recognition and what I can only describe as compassionate pity. We never found the pizza place. We found a ramen shop instead and ate the best bowl of ramen of our collective lives and agreed to never speak of the pizza incident again except that I am speaking of it right now because it is directly relevant to the fact that when I came back to Dallas and needed Japanese food that did not require navigating a forty seven exit train station, I went to Tei Tei Robata Bar on Henderson Avenue and everything was immediately right with the world. Tei Tei has been on Henderson Avenue since the late nineties. Founder Teiichi Sakurai, who is also the man behind Tei An which if you have not been to Tei An please go immediately after reading this review and before doing anything else in your life, has been a James Beard semifinalist six times which is the kind of number that should be printed somewhere more prominently than it currently is, like on a highway billboard or possibly the side of a building. You walk in through a Japanese garden to get to the entrance. A Japanese garden. In Dallas. On Henderson Avenue. Between a taco place and a bar with a patio. I walked through it after the forty seven exit train station and my blood pressure dropped twelve points immediately and I have no medical evidence for this but I am confident it is true. Robata is the traditional Northern Japanese grill style. Wood charcoal. Low heat. Slow intention. Things arrive on skewers that have been coaxed rather than forced into deliciousness. The miso sea bass is the kind of dish that people describe by going quiet for a moment first. The cornflake shrimp is a thing that should not work as a concept and works completely as a reality. The daily special comes out in three parts, raw, robata, and more, and each part is a small argument for why you should be paying better attention to what you eat every day of your life. The sashimi sits in a case on ice near the kitchen and you can watch the chefs working with a calm precision that is genuinely meditative to observe, like a train system that runs on the exact second it is supposed to run, quiet and intentional and doing exactly what it is supposed to do without any drama about it. I sat at the sushi bar and ate things I will not fully describe because some experiences should be discovered and not spoiled. I thought about the ramen we found instead of the pizza we were looking for and decided that getting lost is sometimes the whole point.

One of the better places to enjoy yakitori. Love this place when we have the Time services those…read moregood make sure you make reservations. It fills up really fast, especially during the weekdays a lot of business people like to enjoy cocktails. Very sleek and clean and quaint place. The bar is very nice. Always have a good time when we're here