I've been to Tei-An a few times by now, and it really does deserve the accolades it keeps getting. Of course, you can't go to Tei-An without discussing the soba noodles. Made in house (and one of the few places in the US that does), the soba noodles are pretty well featured throughout the menu, and is even present in the incredibly tasty soba ice cream. You won't regret sharing this dish. And honestly, that's what's so great about this restaurant...you can have a meal for around 20-25 or splurge and go for around 250 with the higher end omakase (chefs choice tasting menu). Just about every dish is pulled off with meticulous care and presentation, and the simplest item can have remarkable results. For example, the pressed box spicy tuna sushi isn't just your usual amalgam of blended tuna, but has clear chunk of very good quality pieces integrated into the mix. Experiment, try something that you wouldn't normally try. This is the place to flex those adventurous muscles, as you will always have a high quality dish in front of you. Of particular note is the service. Each movement by the servers is conducted with care, and it's clear that they have been extensively trained. Friendly, efficient and always willing to explain or help those who may need it. read more

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Went for a birthday dinner. The food was spectacular (Japan to Table in 20 hours!) and the staff were very attentive. Would definitely like to go again soon! read more

My experience at Tei-An was outstanding. The omakase courses were prepared to perfection, and the staff was incredibly helpful throughout the meal. It was a top-notch dining experience. read more

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Our group of four was feeling peckish and decided to have a small something to eat before going to the museum. Without checking out the menu, we decided to have something light like a couple of sushi rolls and our pickier eater could have something light like rice and maybe potstickers. Silly us. When we sat down, Rona started going over the menu with us. Two of us were previous servers, so inwardly we rolled our eyes a little, but soon we were completely engaged. Our previous plans were out the window. First we ordered lovely citrus cocktails and a nice sparkling rose. We tried several dishes, we had the soy dashi broth, and the curry broth with udon and toppings, the yaki soba and a beef fried rice. Everything was delicious! After all of that we couldn't eat another bite, until Rona told us about the desserts... we had the ice cream, an amazing tiramisu and a black sesame mousse that was truly inspired. Along with that we had some buckwheat tea with buckwheat honey. A wonderful end to a wonderful meal. The whole event was a delightful surprise, and Rona, and her coworker (I'm so sorry that I didn't get their name!) were the perfect presenters. We will be back to try the rest of the menu, and out of town guests will also be brought in any chance we get! read more

I've been wanting to check out this place so I came for my birthday dinner because I love sushi! I also really wanted to try the cold dipping soba (I've never had it before so I didn't know what to expect). The sashimi here... 10/10! Each piece was VERY fresh. The scallop was my fav out of the 4 pieces (salmon, tuna, yellowtail). As for the soba, I enjoyed my cold dipping meal. I really love how I was able to taste a variety of sauces, I liked the black sesame most. If you can't get over the cold noodles, they do have hot broth options like my friends got! The warm duck broth was very tasty. I didn't expect the ambiance to be as fancy or upscale as it was? It was very quiet inside and made us be mindful of our volume which I didn't like as much... Also, I didn't like the white seaweed salad very much. It was too acidic for my taste. Dessert- YUM. That tiramisu and the honey they give you is amazinggggg. Parking- They have valet! I would come back! read more

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Servers are always kind and keen on their menu - items are exceptional and within reason for the quality. Items pictured speak for themselves from my visit this year and of recent weeks. read more

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We did the Omakase for our first experience here and from the ambiance to the service to the food, it was one of the best dinner experiences of my life. The Omakase is pricy but so worth the courses that you get. You have to pay in advance as they prep very fresh ingredients for the courses. It's a substantial amount of food and you get to try many things. They cook the wagyu in front of you and explain things very thoroughly. The cocktails were all very yummy and you pay for those the night of. It was an amazing, intimate night and we left very pleased. We can't wait to go back! None food related side note: the bathrooms are amazing! read more

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I think the only redeeming thing they had was the soba. Let me start with all that was ordered: Sashimi sampler, 24hr braised beef tongue with truffle mash potatoes, karaage, grilled mentaike mushroom, and two sea eel nigiri. Along with a daikon cold soba and bolognese soba. The sashimi was a tiny amount for 27$ with mediocre fish.... it has tuna, squid, and clam, enen though I said no clam or octopus. mr max or tei tei wouldve been a larger portion and better quality. The sea eel nigiri was tangy... and tasted like it was spoiled. The mentaike mushroom was too sour. The truffle mash tasted like artificial truffle spray with a japanese diner style beef tongue. The karaage were not cut evenly enough, and the batter was too thick. Overall, all of the non-soba dishes were a disappointment. The soba was fresh at least, and it was the only food item that i felt like was worth the price. It was chewy and different from any pre-made store bought texture. Overall, i think this place is good for soba during lunch hours. Otherwise, not worth the price. read more

Tei-An - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Chill and classy vibes :-) -Sashimi -Tempura with purple potato -Risotto (neat presentation) -Crab fried rice -Soba sampler (can make sauces into a drinking broth upon adding water after you finish noodles) -Soba ice cream I was so psyched to try this place! Hope to try their sister restaurant Tei Tei Robata sometime read more

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Ambiance is that of a Japanese diner. Lighting was somewhat dim but it was a nice atmosphere. Had several pieces of sushi which were all very good. Grilled chilean seabass cooked to perfection. The fish collar was solid. Soba noodles were very high quality. We had some soba ice cream dessert that was delicious. Overall, a memorable and enjoyable meal. read more

I was told this was one of the best noodle spots in town. The person who recommended it said it was his favorite restaurant so I was excited to try it. I made reservations ahead and please note that they require a $20 deposit per person. We decided to go with the 7 course omakase. First dish was a very tasty white seaweed salad. The Sashimi was fresh and followed by Wagyu which was very rich and tender. The tempura was good. Interestingly my least favorite dish was the soba noodles, I didn't even finish them. There's an option to do them traditional Japanese style vs contemporary, we chose traditional but maybe contemporary are better. The sea bass was delicious. Dessert was soba ice cream which I enjoyed. Service was great. All in all it was a nice dinner and I thought good value however nothing blew my mind. We were celebrating my friend's bday and I wish there was something complimentary offered aside from the dessert that came with the omakase but we did appreciate the candle on hers. read more

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Might be my favorite restaurant in DFW. Dishes are beautiful, creative, and most importantly, delicious, with a lot of modern spins on traditional foods. While everything on the a la carte menu is fantastic, the omakase is where this restaurant really shines. There are three tiers to the omakase at varying price points: the basic one is a good dining experience but it really takes off if you're willing to invest in the middle/third tiers, which is where you see what the chef is really capable of. These have to be reserved several days in advance because they will include seasonal dishes that are not on the regular menu, utilizing rare/expensive ingredients. This also means that the menu will be quite different for these higher tiers depending on the time of year you go. Service is typical of a restaurant at this price point, i.e. excellent. The staff is attentive, helpful, and great at explaining the ins and outs of the menu. If this place ever closed, I'd genuinely have one less reason to stay in Dallas. read more

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Always fresh and delicious. They are open for lunch but there's no lunch menu. Make reservations to avoid waits on the weekend dinner. There's a parking garage in the back and get your ticket validated by a host to avoid paying for parking. I like their handmade soba noodles and I love their rice ball with crab meat. You can't go wrong with their cooked items like pork belly with quail eggs either. I haven't try their sushi so I can't say much about it. I don't know why everytime I'm here I gravitate more toward their cooked dishes. Don't forget the desserts either. They have the best honey. read more

Back again and it's just as amazing as the first time. This is the best little hidden gem in Dallas. read more

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WOW + YUM: such a fun culinarily experience in a cozy Japanese atmosphere. Often this is "members only" - but you can make a reservation prior too which is highly recommended to get in. The seaweed salad is weirdly so delicious and you must try whatever fresh fish is in house. 10/10 will go back! read more

Tei-An - Noodles! - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

While trying to choose a restaurant for a special occasion, we ultimately landed on Tei-An for its reputation, ambiance, and comprehensive menu. The menu itself may be daunting due to its numerous sections, but the knowledgeable servers are happy to give advice. I had some dilemma about how to rate the restaurant, but ultimately Tei-An will be close to 5 stars on future visits now that I understand better what I like to order. We also hope to try the omakase someday! - Tei An Crispy Shrimp: these huge less-traditional-but-very-creative shrimp tempura coated with kettle potato chips paired with the dipping sauce were sooo delicious - Scallop Carpaccio: must-order for any raw scallop lover - Beef Tongue + Truffle Mashed Potatoes: first time having beef tongue not sliced thinly, but this dish was overall very rich (might be too gamey/much for some people, but we thought it was tasty!) - Pork Belly + Quail Eggs: exactly what it sounds like, and two of my favorite things combined - Soba Sampler: a nice way to try 4 different dipping sauces (soy, black sesame, walnut, pecan) - Soba Ice Cream with Black Honey: very much recommend trying any of their desserts with honey - Wagyu and Chef Sashimi special were both very high quality, just personal preference if the $$$ is worth it read more

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We were a large family group of Japanese food afficiondos with combined experiences across the state and country. Not a single item at Tei-An disappointed. Careful attention to each ingredients was apparent; I've never had asparagus that was so tender. All sake suggestions paired well with both the food ordered AND the stated preferences of the individual diner. Staff were attentive. We were not rushed. The cost is prohibitive for us on a recurring basis, but as a special event, it was a highlight of our family get-together. The only disappointment was the attached parking structure. Their payment ap apparently did not work, so they sent us an exorbitant bill for lack of payment with ugly threats of debt collection. Really? read more

The food here is always a delight. Fresh and unique. The white seaweed salad is spectacular. Service is great and the atmosphere is sophisticated without being stuffy. read more

Great ambiance- loved the bolognese it was Italian Japanese fusion, also loved the soba dipping sauce sampler and the beef fried rice, really good! read more

Tei-An - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Thank you Best and Teiichi for a wonderful lunch today. Everything was perfect!!! Dallas, Texas is fortunate to have one of the best Japanese restaurant in North America. Everything at Tei-an is about attention to details from the service to the amazing culinary creations of chef-owner Teiichi Sakurai. read more

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Best meal in Dallas. Great staff. Amazing service. Members lounge to have some fresh fish and soba is always amazing

Tei An has been my all time favorite. I went after a year last night and was quite disappointed. We were 4 who dined and we all ordered pressed sushi - 3 varieties - California, tuna and salmon. It is no longer on the menu. It was always extremely good every time I have dined there. But this time it was not only highly disappointing - all 3 varieties were not fresh and when the check came we were charged $30 each plus $3 for extra ginger! Over 100 for 3 orders. It used to be 17-18 last time so it felt pretty overpriced and if it was fresh I would have not complained. We also ordered bolognese that came looking dry and underwhelming. Additionally they charge $8 for still water but don't serve house water. They also charge $3 extra for ginger which wasn't mentioned when I asked for extra ginger. This is where service lacks. It's unclear till the bill arrives. We spoke about whether we would come again. One disappointing experience after so many great times have me questioning it. I posted this in hope that this will be taken seriously because it's coming from once a huge fan. read more

A friend and I tried Tei-An a few weeks back for our monthly ball-out dinner and we had so much fun. Tei-An provided an incredible experience from start to finish. We were seated at large table that almost feels like a round table?, but was a semicircle instead. It had a great backdrop, it felt very serene and peaceful. They have multiple small plates served tapas style, but big doshes of ramen and udon as well. We ordered an assortment of small plates to share, including the edamame, shrimp tempura, crab pilaf, crispy fried chicken with peppers, and wagyu. The fried chicken and crab pilaf were pretty good, however I felt the edamame and shrimp tempura were just okay. The real star though was the wagyu beef: it was cooked tableside on a hot rock and the waitress explained all about where it came from and how the cut of meat came about. It was buttery, melted in your mouth, and worth every penny. For our main course, I tried the tonkotsu ramen and my friend got the crab udon. I personally think the udon tasted a bit better than the ramen, though both were good. AND I had plenty of ramen leftovers to take home and they were even better the next day! As far as drinks, I got two lychee martinis. They made some of the best lychee martinis I've ever had. Sweet without going overboard and still crisp. Loved this place! read more

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The best restaurants don't require a lengthy review. Even when there is little to no criticism worth mentioning, words just can't accurately convey the experience. Tei-An contains multitudes of awareness that are reflected in not only the art of their presentation but within each meticulous dish they offer, and it's this elevated mindfulness that is interwoven into every minuscule detail. There is clearly a serendipity that accompanies the moment when you understand that this is one of those uniquely special and rare places. 絶対的な完璧 (absolute perfection) read more

If I could live inside of this restaurant I would. Not only because of the incredible food but because of the *vibes*. It's so gorgeous. Definitely a nice spot to take somebody special. The service is 11/10. And don't miss out on the toilets. I know that sounds weird but just trust me. read more

Amazing service and quality! Portions were perfect. Highly recommend for a date night or small group dinner. Parking was easy, as is valet. read more

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This place is one of my favorites! The quality of the food is unmatched. The service is top notch and the staff is very accommodating! read more

Tei-An - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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My husband and I were very excited to dine here as it is our holiday tradition since we never get Christmas together: it could not have been more of a disappointment and I can tell the business has lost its soul since we have last visited. We always order Omakase and have raved in the past. As I wrote this, my husband is urging me to give one star, my assessment is as follows: ** it should be noted that the restaurant called me after the experience and before I wrote this preemptively. They said "we will note it on you recount you had a bad experience" I'm sorry. That is not enough after the amount we spent. 1. The food has declined in quality recently, hands down. It was not what it once was. 2. The couple next to us, seated very close (less than 3 feet) has clear opinions about the fact we wore masks and made that known throughout dinner. They were hostile to say the. 3. We had to be self-advocates for anything. Ex: If we wanted a drink, we had to flag someone down. I asked multiple times what was included with the omekase in case I wanted to add something, and it took over an hour to hear what that was. 4. Our waitress didn't know the answer to any of our questions and always outsourced: however she couldn't come back to follow up: we had to ask many times. 5. As such a high rated restaurant. Do better. I have been here and you HAVE been better to the extent I sing your praises to everyone. What happened? I should take my 200$ and spend it better elsewhere. 6. There is an issue in the woman's restroom that smells like raw sewage. read more

One of the best Japanese Restaurants in Dallas. Should try their Incredible hand made Soba noodle dishes. You can also enjoy regular Japanese dishes e.g., Sushi, Tempura and Wagyu beef. Owner chef Sakurai is very talented and devoted to provide what both Japanese and American want to taste, both creative and authentic Japanese food; I am very sure that you will be enjoying his dish and you will come back many times. read more

Based on its outstanding reviews, we chose Tei-An for our 49th wedding anniversary celebration. All of the Five Star reviews are correct. Tei-An was a wonderful experience with new flavors never before enjoyed. Our waitress, named "V", was impeccable. If you are fortunate to have V as your waitress, ask her to explain the menu. She has a college degree in culinary arts, enjoys her job, and is entertaining as she explains the menu. We accepted her suggestions and were not disappointed. You will need to bring your platinum card for a dinner at Tei-An, but you will leave satisfied and happy with your experience. read more

What a great idea to bring our Japanese mother here for her 92nd birthday celebration! It's located in downtown Dallas and the decor is super clean and modern - very Japanese! Our party of five ordered appetizers as well as entrees and were just delighted with the freshness of the fish, presentation, and especially flavors. The chef gifted us a dish of sashimi and that was outstanding! We found out the the fish is flown in each day from the very region in Japan that our mother's family is from! There is quite a lot of care taken in maintaining the restaurant atmosphere as well as attention to detail. Upon leaving, we were surprised to receive hand-made bamboo toothpicks. Nice touch. read more

Authentic Japanese food in heart of Dallas! It is located in the Art District and the restaurant matches with the theme of the area. The interior has a nice fusion of modern and Japanese traditional style with a big glass to obverse the soba making. In house soba is their signature dish is a must try. You can almost find any kind of soba from the cold zaru soba to soba carbonara! Their menu goes beyond soba noodles and have sushi and just about any Japanese appetizers. Great for office lunch or a date meal. read more

My boyfriend and I came to Tei-An to celebrate a special occasion. We had high expectations for this place as it was a recommendation from a friend. However, we were disappointed for several reasons and most likely wouldn't return. In total, we paid almost $500 with everything and for the price, nothing was worth that amount. Service: 3/5 Our waiter was very charismatic and informational, but unclear about the additional prices that we'd be receiving for things. From the get go, we were offered still or sparkling water and ended up being charged $8 for still without being informed in the beginning. In addition, we had pre-paid for the classic omakase online and came 5 minutes prior to our reservation. It took us almost 3 hours to complete our meal because of wait time between each course. For us, the dinner was overextended and disappointing. Atmosphere: 2/5 The restaurant had a nice ambiance but the music was a little too loud to hear our waiter sometimes. We were seated around mostly couples or pairs and could hear their conversations when they spoke at a normal volume. The restrooms were not very clean for an upscale restaurant and the place tried a little too hard to appear exclusive and superior, including the staff and service. The restaurant felt a little cluttered due to the amount of staff working for the small amount of people there. It made the environment feel a little chaotic and unenjoyable. Food: 2.5/5 While there was nothing wrong with our food, the quality could have been a little better for an omakase priced at $145 per person. We had high expectations of the place but quickly got let down. With our sashimi course we were offered various types of wasabi, and we ended up being charged $8 for the grated wasabi at the end. We were told by our server that we could receive a sample of their toro or uni (which was barely explained with decorative language that made it difficult to understand) with our sashimi. The way he had worded it made it sound almost complimentary with the course, but to our surprise we were charged $55 at the end for the uni we agreed to order (which was a discounted price with the omakase dinner). The dessert was basically caramel with ice cream and no course really stood out to us. Lastly, with our dessert we were given a complimentary cup of tea to enjoy because of our special occasion. Rather than providing us with any other complimentary item (could have been drinks or food), we were just given tea. For such an outwardly exclusive restaurant, we were highly unsatisfied. Our only positive was that we left the restaurant rather full. read more

Had a great dinner at Tei-An. It was a bit tricky to find for us as we don't frequent downtown...however we did find parking in the parking garage right behind the location and the hostess can validate your parking, too! First, they definitely make eating here...difficult. Online reservations charge a fee, on the phone they require a deposit. I get they're trying to be exclusive, and if the meal were great I could understand. But, it wasn't memorable. Soba was mediocre, the tei-an shrimp was good but it was really really heavy to be a tempura. The whole point is the light and airy breading, IMO and because there were SO MANY chips, I stopped eating it. The sushi was ok, fresh and good quality but the combination of flavors was nothing compared to uchi. And they over cooked the rice so that was most disappointing as it was a ball of mush under the delicate fish. Overall, not worth the money or the inconvenience. read more

Atmosphere: 5 Food: 5 Service: 5 Value: 5 I love Tei-An! Been coming here since it opened. Tranquil it is to walk into their beautiful Japanese garden. Wonderful it is to sit at their crescent moon counter when there's just the two of us! Enchanted I've been with every dish I have tried! My favorites here being: 1) chef's choice of the fresh sashimi of the night; 2) vegetable tempura; 3) steam white fish; 4) veal marrow; 5) tonkatsu ramen; and, 6) black honey on soba ice cream! Delightful it is for all their servers to really know the preparation & taste of each dish. Treated each time with such grace and respect as with their food! CHEERS! read more

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Overhyped food. Overpriced. Nice ambience. Nice service tho server was confusing. Menu was confusing too albeit intentional perhaps. Of the 5 items ordered, 3 were underwhelming. Not going back again. Remember this is in a city with awesome Japanese/sushi and other food choices. read more

I'd been here a couple times for dinner and ordered a la carte, but this time, we came for their omakase. I had lowered my expectations because my friend said that they were disappointed with their experience. But quite the opposite - we enjoyed our omakase! Our menu was as follows: - white seaweed salad: very light, delicious appetizer. I've had it before and remember it being good, so I'm glad they brought this out. - sashimi platter: Our plate consisted of hirame, kanpachi, akami, hiramasa, and sake. We had the option of adding on otoro and/or uni for $50 each. We decided to add on otoro, which came with 6 pieces and was the best decision ever! - tempura: asparagus and shrimp - Very good, but too much volume. We didn't finish all of the asparagus. The shrimp was pretty tasty. It was covered in potato chips, too! - A5 wagyu: So juicy, melts in your mouth. They gave us 6 pieces, and cooked them in front of us on hot rock. They also showed us the certificate of the cow. Of course, this was a highlight of our meal, along with the sashimi and dessert. - black sea bass with brussel sprouts, koji: I thought the fish was done really well without becoming dry. The koji gave it that extra texture. Brussel sprouts were a little salty, but they were that crispy type that I love! - soba bolognese: So... this is the menu item I was very disappointed by. If they had just served this item as a bolognese, I'd have no issues with it. But because the pasta was made of soba, infused with green tea, but then covered with bolognese sauce and meat, I felt that it took away from the soba texture and taste. In fact, I couldn't even tell that it was made from soba. I would have much preferred their traditional soba - I've had it before here, and it's amazing, so I know they do it well! - dessert: soba ice cream with kinako and kuromitsu honey - I've had this one a couple times as well, and I expected it on the menu as it's their signature dessert! So I was very pleased when they brought it out. Just as I'd remembered, every scoop was rich and sweet without being overwhelming. Maybe could use a little less honey, but soba ice cream is a must when at Tei-An! - drinks: Topo chico, yuzu margarita - Loved their marg! Citrusy with a little sweetness. Parking: There is a parking lot next to the restaurant, but they offer valet parking as well. read more

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Tei-An is known for their soba noodles. We tried the bolognese sobs noodles and enjoyed them but wasn't sure what to expect. Best sushi I've ever had. We ordered tuna, salmon, and yellowtail nigiri. Only annoying thing is we made a reservation and had to put our credit card down which they then charged us $60 before even showing up. When we arrived we were told to wait when I saw multiple open tables. We were taken to the cocktail lounge to wait to then be sat in the bar area. The bar area was fine but our friend kept getting hit by the waiters or people waiting by the table. read more

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This place had amazing quality sashimi. I usually don't eat various types of sashimi due to the fishy taste, however, this place tasted fresh and the pieces just melted in my mouth. The Soba Sampler, I highly recommend! The noodle texture was amazing and so were each of the dipping sauces. They gave us complimentary California rolls as well! Later, they came out with Soba tea and poured it into the leftover sauces to enjoy as a drink. I didn't know you could do that but it tasted so good! The waitress was super accommodating towards my nephew and brought some rice and soup for him to enjoy. If you're willing to splurge $$ on quality fish, this is the place! read more

Tei-An - Sashimi platter - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I took my husband to Tei An for his birthday, and we both had a really great experience overall. The atmosphere is so intimate and cozy, elegant without being pretentious. You're transported to a zen garden in Japan. We sat at the circular counter that faces other diners, and it was fun to see what other people were ordering. It looked like Tei An's omakase was a popular option, but we went with a la carte because I'm pregnant and worried about missing out on too many raw fish dishes. My only minor complaint was that I felt the menu is vast, if not a bit overwhelming, and I wish we had more guidance from our server since we indicated that it was our first visit. There is the standard menu, which is quite long, and then a seasonal menu that is printed out. She was polite and professional, but a bit cold and distant. We ended up ordering a variety of dishes from both menus, but felt like we were winging it vs. receiving strong recommendations from the server. 4 stars because I generally liked most of the dishes, but there were a few that I would pass on in the future. Here's my take on specific dishes we tried (with an asterisk next to the standouts): Monkfish pate - my husband loved this *Crab and uni risotto - served in a hollowed-out crab, probably our favorite dish of the night *Veal bone marrow - a large portion of bone marrow served with homemade made chips Black fig tempura (seasonal) - pretty good, but in hindsight I wish we ordered a sampler of tempura to get more variety Eel hand pressed sushi (seasonal) - the eel had a crispy, glazed texture that my husband really liked. It was good but a bit pricey for the portion, IMO. Duck dipping soba - I liked the soba, but once again wish we got the sampler. I was expecting more slices of duck in our broth. I also think the carbonara soba could be fun to try for next time. *Soba ice cream with black honey - definitely a must-order dessert. The black honey is remarkable. read more