Tei-An

One of my favorite place to dine for special occasions! Their shrimp tempuras are amazing! You need to eat their pressed sushi when you go there.

+3

Upscale Japanese restaurant! Top food quality and taste. Traditional decoration and environment. All the waitress are very knowledge about sake and wine. So you can imagine the price.

Fantastic Japanese restaurant with a wide variety of options. Everything I tried here tasted amazing and staff was very inviting. Sashimi tasted incredibly fresh and the caviar delicious! Would definitely recommend!

Great service, top-notch food in a classy setting for reasonable prices. Our server, Vickie, was wonderful and I loved her suggestions: Spicy Shrimp And Scallop Tomato Soba and the best tempura shrimp I've ever eaten. Will be back!

Pro-tip: get your valet parking validated at the front desk. Service, cooking technique, flavors and ambiance are top notch. It can get loud with a fully packed restaurant. We went with restaurant menu and we are definitely going again!

+5

Food Fresh, exquisite and delicious ingredients Best service Thank you for the manager's name Best's careful arrangement of takeaway packaging quality👍

+3

We came here for our anniversary. We came with another couple also celebrating their anniversary. We did the Omakase tasting menu which was superb in every way. We started with a white seaweed salad that was delicious and not at all what one might expect—in a good way! Our second course was our sashimi plate. All the fish tasted super fresh and melted in your mouth. My favorite on the plate was the raw oyster that was served on the shell in the chefs own sauce. Course three was every ones hands down favorite—the wagyu course. Not only were we given the exact origins of our cut’s donor, but it was sheer perfection in every way. The beef was brought, thinly sliced, raw, and with a hot plate. Our server cooked it for us at the table. We each received three pieces. The meat seriously melted in my mouth. It was so rich and juicy and flavorful. The moans coming from our table probably caused some side eyes. It was that good. Course four was pressed sushi. So it was basically rolls without rice paper. Again, super fresh and so delicious. We were served scallops and tuna. I’d never had raw scallops before, but I honestly loved them. And the tuna was about as perfect as tuna in Texas can be. Course five was our entree which was a delicious noodle dish. While everyone liked it, we were all pretty full by this point and unable to finish. It was a bit heavier than our other courses as well. The last dish was their ice cream in a molasses like sauce. It apparently their most popular, but I confess I would try something else next time. I did do the sake pairing as well. It was a neat experience. With each course, the sake some brought a bottle and explained the choice and told me about it. It was neat, but ultimately I learned I’m not a sake person and would just get a glass of red wine or a cocktail the next time we go. Overall, it was an amazing experience and we cannot wait to go back.

+6

Exceptional experience at the 16 seat omakase tasting. Cold soba was definitely our favorite. A lot of food for omakase but each was beautifully plated and ingredients were fresh. The wine pairing was a nice touch.

+3

5 star service and food. We got the chef omakase and it was one of the first times I have been full after a tasting menu. It started with 5 appetizer bites, then an awesome plate of sashimi including toro, then tuna collar + Brussel sprouts, then soba noodles which we couldn’t even finish because it was such a big plate, then ice cream. The sashimi was clearly fresh and the scallops were perfect. I also did the sake tasting and that was definitely worth it if you like sake. It included 5 full pours of top quality sake and the sake som did a great job explaining each one.

Came here for an anniversary date - Rona, our server was amazing. Very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The food and service was incredible! It also felt very worth the cost. Will definitely come back!

I’ve never ordered something off the menu that I wasn’t absolutely impressed by. It always exceeds my expectations. The service staff are friendly and the food is amazing. Great spot for an intimate date night!

Loved them! I will be honest, I loved their appetizers way more than their entrees. The shrimp tempura is to die for, karaage and edamame was great. Caviar tuna tartare was amazing. Had premium sashimi, udon noodles, and wagyu; it was all good as like, good expected taste. Not too special but still great quality. Tho sashimi was too little compare to the price and wagyu felt full of fat. Kinda felt like fatty korean galbi. Their mocktail was good, old fashion was very smooth. Dessert was great as well especially tiramisu. Chocolate soufflé and vanilla ice cream was also good. Overall, I would definitely come back to try other dishes.

+3

Having come here for over a decade, Tei-an defines fine japanese dining in the DFW area for me. Whether you're in the mood for a bowl of handmade soba, some of their excellent (pressed) sushi and sashimi, the incredible potato chip crusted shrimp tempura, or a full on omakase experience, you can always be assured of a meal executed to high standards with well-sourced ingredients.

+6

We had such a fantastic evening at Tei-An! We tried so many different recommended dishes and they were all wonderful. The duck soba was so good and the hot rock wagyu was incredible. The tempura shrimp was the best we’ve ever had. We will definitely come back again!

This is a hidden gem. What an amazing experience we had at Tei-An. Be ready for a 2-3 hour dinner. We decided to go with the omakase and our minds were blown with every plate that was brought out. The servers were knowledgeable and explained everything in detail. The omakase menu is always changing but we had the white seaweed, sashimi plate, A5 Wagyu, tempura veggies, fish with brussel sprouts, carbonara soba, and to finish, ice cream with delicious honey. I can eat a lot and I was stuffed when we finished. I tried the matcha green tea mixed drink and it was very unique and delicious. Only knock was the servers never asked if we wanted another drink. Tei-An is on top of my list, A+ without a doubt

+6

We had a beautiful experience at Tei-An for my birthday! I’m vegan and my husband is not for reference. Drinks: I ordered the Champagne de Amaro and he ordered the Tei-An Old Fashioned to start. I LOVED the flavor of mine, but for some reason both of my drinks (also ordered a French 75) had no bubbles at all, which is always disappointing. My husband liked his Old Fashioned okay, but it has a strong peanut butter flavor. Starters (again, I’m vegan and it was my bday so therefore I was the star of the night 😌): Edamame, broccoli, shishito peppers, white seaweed salad, and Japanese pickles. If I go back, I’ll skip the broccoli and Japanese pickles (which tasted like steamed broccoli with a hint of smoke and no salt and cucumbers that were in the same room as vinegar). The white seaweed salad was definitely the standout here, absolutely delicious. Edamame and shishito tasted the same as you’d get anywhere else. Vegan Mains: I got the vegetable sushi. Admittedly, I’m a hard to please vegan (hate mushrooms & tofu and don’t do tempura). It was great for my only option with my preferences. I really appreciate the way my waitress was ready for options for me when I sat down and that she worked with my hard to please self. Husbands mains: duck on the rock, beef noodles, shrimp, and 3 different types of sashimi. His standout dish was the duck and sashimi. He loved the shrimp but is glad he only ordered 3 instead of 5. It was a beautiful date night that I’m glad we experienced. We loved most of the dishes, but wished there was a bit more flavor in some. I do think Dallas has options that are just as great, but this is one worth visiting for sure.

+2

Went here for my birthday dinner. We did the omikase. Absolute 5 stars across the board. The food was incredible. Every dish, and so filling which is rare for an omikase. The service was beyond exceptional. The staff felt like friends. It blows my mind anyone has rated below 5 stars. Don't listen to them. It's a luxurious experience but well worth it.

+4

I went there on my anniversary and it was a quiet restaurant with good service and atmosphere. The Japanese chawanmushi, which I have loved since I was a child, was also delicious. However, the chocolate cake my husband ate seemed too sweet.

Ordered Dungeness crab with sea urchin risotto, Washu beef on stone, sashimi premium with additional Toro sashimi, soba sampler, nigiris, Pear lychee martini and Soba Ice cream with Kinako & Kuromitsu. They were all tasty, the must have for me is Washu beef on stone and Toro sashimi/nigiris and the soba ice cream! They just melt in your mouth! Great atmosphere and service, workers patiently explaining the menu to us Can't wait to visit again!

+1

Lunch here may not have the same cache of nighttime sushi dinner but get right in to gobble the soba noodles in various ways. Off menu picked vegetable cold soba salad is a champ. If your needing warmth, the duck broth dipping sauce is mighty. Fresh fish? Naturally. Ours arrived only hours before hand, direct from Nippon. Best salmon ever! Hankering for unagi? Yay Boy, also imported and you get the whole eel my people including the krispy krunchy fried spine. The desserts are also beautiful with stunning flavor. In general the decor is understated, clean and elegant. They take great care to match the food colors to the serving plates. And when nature calls you’re in for another treat, the heated seat and back side car wash known as the Toto Washlette is in service in the WC. Never had such a pleasent post meal pause 😉

+6

This is definitely a hidden gem in Dallas!!! Food was so authentic and homemade soba was a hit! The grilled Unagi was also a must try! Quality was as high as what we had in Japan!

+6

Beautiful restaurant serving both authentic and creative Japanese foods with great attention to quality in ingredients and service. We went for a bachelor party and ordered the omakase. All the dishes were incredible, especially the wagyu beef. We were all incredibly full by the end of the meal and enjoyed our time here. They also have a fancy Japanese toilet which was an experience in itself.

+5

From the moment I stepped into Tei-An, I knew I was in for something special, but I wasn’t prepared for what turned out to be one of the most incredible dining experiences of my life. Our server, David, was the perfect guide for the night, his enthusiasm was infectious, his menu knowledge unmatched, and his understanding of Japanese culture added a rich depth to every course. David didn’t just serve us food; he elevated the entire evening. We began with sushi: super toro, yellowtail, and snapper. Each one an absolute masterpiece. The super toro, in particular, was to die for: a rich, fatty cut of tuna that melted in my mouth like butter. From there, we moved on to the grilled Chilean sea bass with Brussels sprouts. Which was perfectly cooked and brimming with deep, nuanced Japanese flavors. For my entrée, I had the short beef rib braised curry with a poached egg, and I can’t overstate how phenomenal it was. The tender beef paired with the warm spice of the curry and the silkiness of the egg was comfort food on a whole new level. We also enjoyed the soba sampler, which featured four distinct dipping sauces, each one unique, each one delicious. Dessert was soba-infused ice cream drizzled with black honey, a sweet and earthy finish that tied the night together beautifully. From start to finish, Tei-An was flawless. The service, the ambiance, the authenticity, and the artistry of each dish were simply unmatched. David in particular deserves special recognition for making the evening unforgettable. If you’re in Dallas and want an extraordinary Japanese dining experience, Tei-An is not just a recommendation, it’s a must.

Came in on the advice of my sister hoping they could seat us without a reservation. We were seated promptly and greeted promptly by our servers. Started with purple potatoes and they were delicious! A bit of tempura added the perfect crunch. Next had, the white seaweed salad. It was yum! Then we had sashimi with white fish, salmon, yellowtail, and tuna. The yellowtail was my fav! The next course we had a spicy tuna tartare with a simple salad in the middle. Both very tasty. The next course was the crab and shiitake Chawanmushi. The Shumate-steamed shrimp and pork dumplings were probably my favorite course of the entire meal. We ended with trying two desserts: the black sesame mousse (meh for me)and the T-Time tiramisu with house made black honey. The t-time tiramisu was my favorite dessert, but it does not taste like a traditional tiramisu. When we first arrived, it was very, very quiet, beautiful atmosphere but around noon the restaurant filled up quickly and got very loud. We never felt rush and enjoyed each course as they brought it out to us. Our three servers timed it perfectly. Our drinks were refilled often with our servers checking in often to make sure that everything was wonderful. Janie was excellent and gave good recommendations. The bathroom bidet was appreciated. An interesting touch was ice in the basin when washing our hands. We asked for parking validation and the sticker was given right away.

+6

As soon as you walk into this place, you feel like you’ve been transported to a super-authentic Japanese dinner experience, fit with nice decorations and a cozy, intimate atmosphere. They have a daily special menu which changes everyday, as well as a separate menu which doesn’t change. We ordered the omakase ($140 pp), which turned out to be such an amazing experience. The courses range from sashimi platters, to fried oysters, scallops, and my favorite items I tried: the A5 Japanese Wagyu beef, Duck Soba, and Soba Buckwheat ice cream. The beef quality and texture was very high, and practically melts in your mouth. The soba was very flavorful and the buckwheat ice cream was surprisingly one of my favorite ice cream flavors I’ve ever tried, it reminded me a bit of tiramisu. The service here was also great, they constantly refilled our drinks, and gave us new sets of plates and utensils for each course of the omakase. This place is definitely on the pricier end, but IMO worth if you want to treat yourself or for a special occasion! 10/10 amazing dinner experience.

+6

Went for an anniversary/birthday dinner last month and it was delicious! The white seaweed salad is amazing (as well as everything else). Everything was nice and clean, nice servers, some a bit too quiet for me to hear. Ambiance on point. It was nice of them to show authenticity of the wagyu, but I could have done without it probably. I would definitely recommend eating here at least once for the experience. But several more times for the food 😊.

+3

I feel like this place is one of the best kept secrets for amazing Japanese food in Dallas. They consistently surpass my expectations and I always end up trying something new because it’s always good. From start to finish they make you feel welcomed and guide you into making the best decisions when ordering based on your particular taste. We are always greeted right away by the super friendly staff. The ambience is fantastic and some of the drinks are an entire experience when they bring them out. Then the food comes out and you realize this place knows exactly what they are doing. The presentation is always on point and they don’t mind you asking for specific requests. My wife and I always recommend this place to anyone looking for sushi amazing Japanese cuisine!

This was our first visit to Tei-An, The ambiance is elegant and each dish is exceptionally delicious and authentic, with layers of flavor that leave a lasting impression. The presentation of each dish is also incredibly meticulous, with every detail thoughtfully crafted, making it visually appealing and enhancing the appetite. The wagyu beef is incredibly fresh and melts in your mouth, fully showcasing the quality of the ingredients. It truly reflects the chef's dedication to quality and their exceptional culinary skills, with the cooking executed to perfection, resulting in outstanding taste and texture. I highly recommend Tei-An, Each dish perfectly combines traditional Japanese cuisine with innovative touches, making it a truly delightful dining experience. From the taste to the presentation, everything is impeccable—this was truly an unforgettable experience.

+2

Amazing experience and amazing food. You get what you pay for. Sushi, the soba noodles, and the brisket was excellent. High quality sushi rice and fish flown from Japan, can’t get a better Japanese in Texas.

The food was great. I got some of the fresh fish sashimi, the kara age, and the curry soba and duck breast. I was expecting the kara age to be more exciting, it was good but I wasn’t really wowed. The curry was delicious and the homemade soba perfect, but the duck breast was a bit overcooked. I should have listened to the staff who get the duck meatballs.

We went to Tei-An for their pre-theatre omakase before heading to a concert. We were immediately taken to seats at the bar, as it better accommodated my spouse’s wheel chair. The staff are amazing, in particular Mike, who took very good care of us. Cocktails were delicious, I had the Yuzu Margarita while my wife had the Lychii Martini. The food was very good, with a great variety of different dishes, both hot and cold. I highly recommend Tei-An and we will be going back soon!

Amazing japanese dining that's worth every penny. Taste, presentation, everything was on point. Perfect for a date night or celebratory meal.

+6

Had a nice time having dinner with friends in a cozy ambience, impressive quality of foods. Vi, our server, was polite and very attentive. Helpful in recommending popular dishes. Would be back again

+2

Wow, just wow. Everything was superb! The atmosphere is very elevated and serene without being too pretentious. The food is amazing - I highly recommend their soba dishes and their nigiri. David was my server and he was fantastic. His level of professionalism was tailored to each individual and he was perfect at spacing out my a la carte dishes with course -meal like timing. He kept refilling my water as needed, clearing plates only when necessary, and having the perfect amount of presence during the meal. The hostess was courteous and opened the door for me as I was leaving, which is a small gesture but really elevated the experience. The price is fair for the quality and level of service that you'll receive here. I am totally blown away by how wonderful of an experience I had here. As fellow industry though, I do have a few points that I noticed that could use some improvement. When asked about water, still or sparkling was only offered, both being paid purchases without the transparency. While the clientele is a more upscale crowd, it may be understandable, but having a non-paid option for water may be more respectful towards guests in my opinion. The cloth napkin was also cleared at the end during the dessert course which could have been left alone or even replaced. Otherwise, the entire meal was fabulous, and I will most definitely recommend and send people here without hesitation!! Thank you team for the wonderful experience.

+6

Came here cause I was craving authentic soba and Tei-an didn’t disappoint. Homemade soba noodles with a variety of dipping sauces, all of which were worth trying. The tempura side that came with it was excellent - prawns in a batter of potato chips, and sliced corn edges in a traditional batter. The cocktails were all very good and their selection of sakes quite impressive.

Had a lovely experience at Tei-An The food and service went beyond my expectations Vegetable tempura : perfectly cooked veggies and potatoes, with a lovely tempura sauce Cold soba sampler : really well made, served over a bamboo plate with 4 different sauces, each of them with their own unique and very tasteful flavor Yaki Soba : Well cooked and flavorful noodles, we added fried tofu to the dish and it was one of the best decisions made for the night, highly recommend, they even pre divided it into two perfect shares ! Soba ice cream : the highlight of the night, it's on their menu by a different name but if you ask your server they should be able to help out, very well balanced flavor of buckwheat, vanilla ice cream and black honey

Exceptional experience, especially the service. Food was fantastic and crafted with elegance. It's pricey but you can't take it with you when your time is up. So live!

+3

A splendid evening with Omar and his team, who went above and beyond for my first experience at Tei-An. Each course was presented with a description of historical relevance and customs in the Japanese culture. Dietary restrictions were followed with even an accommodation to one of the courses I had ordered! Friendly, courteous and attentive staff made the experience unforgettable till my departure. Will definitely be visiting in the future.

+4

My husband and I celebrated our 7th anniversary here, and it was truly one of the best meals of my life. The food was exceptional in its uniqueness, variety, and quality—absolutely flawless. The atmosphere was calm and intimate, and the service matched it perfectly. Do yourself a favor: make a reservation and experience this place.

My husband and I celebrated my birthday at Tei-An last night, it was such an amazing experience. We decided to do the 7-course “Classic Omakase” ($145) and I was initially worried that we wouldn’t be full in the end, but I was definitely wrong about that. We normally celebrate at places with the typical omakase in which it involves sashimi, nigiri, and sometimes an app/soup so we didn’t really know what to expect with this kind of omakase. We added on the toro, uni, freshly grated & pickled stem wasabi to our meal and it was a must get! Our drink of choice was a bottle of cold “Yuzu Omoi” sake and it was smooth & refreshing. After every course I was blown away by the quality and creativity of each course. I kept repeating “how can it get better each time?!”, we have already talked about coming back in the future since our experience was so amazing!

+4

Thank you Tei-An for a lovely lunch. To our server, thank you for your patience and knowledge you shared with us about the menu. We were very happy with our selections and the pickled veggies were a great starter. We enjoyed a sweet finish thanks to you and both were delicious. Make a reservation ahead of time for this lovely arts district restaurant. We wanted a walk so we walked from city center and it took about 20-25 minutes and their were many museums and galleries on the walk that would be great for those exploring the city.

WOW! What am amazing find. We celebrated Valen-times and had a great and rewarding experience. The food was meticulously crafted! Some was simple but flavorful, some was complex. Barbara was a great and gracious waitress... or was it Amber... Nancy... oh never mind. Even better, the entire staff was engaging and took the time to really connect with us. I truly appreciate a solid customer journey and great food... WELL DONE!

+3

Muy buenos platos. La carne espectacular; las ensaladas de algas , y el sushi Todo exquisito. Excelente atención que obtienes desde la entrada. Las personas que atienden en la mesa también son excelentes LO RECOMIENDO!

Delicioso

Delicious food! Great vibes and V the waiter is absolutely amazing and goes above and beyond!

We had an incredible experience at Tei-An this past Saturday, largely thanks to Michael. We really didn’t know how to approach the menu but knew we wanted to try a bit of everything. He knew just what to do. He helped us customize a menu and whiskey tasting that was fantastic. He stayed engaged, guided us to amazing options, and truly provided a wonderful experience. He is 10/10. Each dish we had was melt in your mouth delicious. Worth every single penny. This place is truly a gem and we look forward to dining here again very soon.

Tei-An, Uchi and Nobu are all in a class by themselves. Sure there are other "pretenders" but Tei-An omakase experience rivals what we get when we go to eat omakase in Tokyo. The fish is the freshest I've had anywhere outside of Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Can't say enough great things about Tei-An.

There is a reason people fight to the top of a waitlist to be able to pay $25,000.00 just to be able to have unlimited access to reservations at Tei-An. We pulled up to the beautiful One Arts Plaza and were greeted by seamless service from valet to seat. I want to preface this review by stating that our server David J did an incredible job and made this one of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had. We started out with a bottle of KATSUYAMA Sake which was to die for, and coursed-out our meal (David helped us make decisions and determine if we ordered too much / too little and actually helped portion some of the courses to make it so we could try everything, what an incredible touch) of Fried Shishito Peppers, Today's Sashimi (do not skip, they fly their fish in daily and it was a treat just like when in Japan) Crispy Tei-An Shrimp, Asparagus Tempura, Hot Rock Washu-Beef, Chicken Katsu, Black Pork Skewers, Miyazaki Beef Fried Rice, Yaki Soba, and for dessert T-time Tiramisu & Black Sesame Mousse (don't skip the black honey, it was an experience like no other - thank you David for including it and the sesame mousse when we couldn't choose between the two!) this was arguably the best meal I've had in Dallas, every single thing we tried was a call-out so make sure to show up hungry. The decor in the restaurant felt like a traditional experience that was elegant and quiet with just the right amount of natural texture and stone. I felt like I was back in a Kyoto teppanyaki house and I could not get over it the entire time. The space is so comfortable and elegant I cannot wait to return. Everything from the wooden coat check plank to the boulder fountain in the center of the sushi bar draws you in. This was some of the best service we've had anywhere and we want to thank David J and the entire Tei-An team for an incredible experience.

We went for our anniversary dinner and it blew us away! Best restaurant in Dallas - and we don’t say that lightly! Everyone was incredibly welcoming & personable, especially our man David. He helped us formulate our order with his incredible guidance and expertise. He even curated the order in which it came to us and it was the greatest experience for our taste buds. This place is truly one of a kind. I’d love to eat here everyday for the rest of my life. Will recommend this place to anyone living in Dallas or just visiting Dallas. I will never shut up about this place. Ever.

We ate at Tei-An before attending A Christmas Carol and were completely blown away. The staff and atmosphere were top notch, and the food was outstanding. We chose the chef’s tasting menu, a seven-course sampling, and couldn’t have been happier. Every course was memorable, and the entire meal was one of the best we’ve ever had. We’re already looking forward to going back and doing it again.

Update: Thank you David and team for welcoming us back for a do-over of our premium omakase. This experience was much more what we expected and everything from the food to the service was amazing. We look forward to recommending Tei-An to our friends. Worst meal I’ve had at this price point. We ordered the premium omakase at $250 a person and received next to nothing. About halfway through the meal our server forgot we existed and we saw new servers who were clearly annoyed that they had to be helping us. I’ve never ordered the “premium” chefs meal and watched the couple next to us going oh what’s that, that looks good. Really disappointing meal overall. Usually I’d we spend $1000 for 2 people we enjoy ourselves.

I’ve been here twice now. Once for lunch and once for dinner. This last time my wife and I tried five dishes. We are relatively small eaters so that was enough for us. Two sashimi dishes, huge tempura prawns, soba, and risotto. We also tried the wasabi stem with the sashimi. I believe that was $14 just for the wasabi but I will say it was some unique and quite good. It was very strong. I thought the soba was a standout and would definitely order that again.

Exelente

A little over the top. Everything was good, but maybe a bit too much Americanized. I personally prefer traditional traditional Japanese meals instead of fusion because there is no definition of "the best of both worlds". Photos taken flashes on out of respect of the restaurant. Everything was a must try, and I was still full after two days.

+2

Best shrimp tempura I’ve had. The server is very attentive and informative. However, because it was my first time and I and my friend are not native English speakers, when the server spoke real fast about what foods we should get, we were kinda lost. But cannot blame her though. Overall, we had a good dinner.

I did like the experience. Food was good, the only thing I would expect better from the restaurant is server spending few seconds more explaining the specials and the menu. Guess they were low on staff when I was there.

This was a fun night. Our server, Thien, was extremely knowledgeable and helpful as the menu can be quite overwhelming. We started with grilled maitake mushrooms and tuna tartare and a few cocktails. The mushrooms were bland and woody and the flavor on the tartare was dominated by the soba chips. However if you tasted the tuna on its own it had a nice delicate spice. My wife loved the Secretary Sour, gin sour spin-off, and my old fashioned was pretty tasty as well. Next we went to beef tongue and a plate of grilled unagi. The unagi had a fun presentation and definitely delivered big time on the flavor. The beef tongue was extremely tender had a nice rich sauce but the potatoes served with it had too much truffle. We finished up with carbonara soba and the duck. Both were tasty; the carbonara was very rich and cheesy, and the duck had a very delicious broth. Once finished with the noodles they brought out the cooking broth for you to mix with your duck so you could drink it.

+1

Varied menu and offers much more than just sushi which is a huge plus. Been going off and on for a few years and enjoy my time. The corn fritter is a fave when it is in the menu, and we recently shared a tomahawk rib eye with the table that was very good. Shrimp tempura was the star of the show.

+4

Tei-An is a nice spot for a date night offering a quaint but classy experience. During our visit we opted for the classic omakase. This offered 7 courses including sashimi, tempura, A5 Wagyu, their signature soba, and a few other bites along the way. Overall it was an enjoyable evening but was slightly disappointed in their signature dish. We had a crab dashi hot soba and a brisket curry soba. While the curry had a nice flavor the brisket was over cooked and tough and in the other soba the crab dashi was rather flavorless. Also to note while interior is nice the entrance isn't very welcoming

+5

Tei-An has some solid dishes including the Soba, which is certainly a unique taste. The sashimi and sushi is excellent while other dishes such as the fish and short rib are decent but lacking in spices and overall taste. Still, Tei-An promises a luxurious experience that you will feel throughout. A perfect spot for an occassion.

Simple, but cozy. Not what id expect from a higher end Sushi spot. Very homely, but amazing food. Did not recieve two of the food orders and waited 25 min for desert....was an ice cream soup. Obviously good chefs, shitty management. Would choose somewhere else.

The food was very good. The service and environment were impeccable. I knew when I was coming here that I would be spending somewhere around $300 for three people, and I do not regret coming here, but I do not feel that the price is entirely justified. It could be that I came on an off night with it being a Wednesday, it could be that I do not have a cultured enough palette to enjoy food of this caliber, and it could also be that it was so hyped up in my mind there was no possible way to achieve my expectations, but I would not return here for the food I got at the price point I paid. Again, I would like to reiterate that the staff was absolutely incredible and the food was very good. I just don’t believe that the food justifies the price point.

Tei-An’s hand-crafted buckwheat soba noodles are its soul. I ordered the cold soba with uni and wagyu tataki appetizer. Both dishes showcased freshness and restraint. The dining room is serene, dimly lit, and ideal for quiet conversation. Service is seamless. A classic Dallas institution that continues to deliver quality year after year.

Fresh sushi, udon and king salmon grill was good. The Bolognese pasta was my least favorite dish.

Sorry not a 5. Great looking place. Reviews sound amazing. If moneys no object and your ok with flash without the detail it’s great. The server was the only one with a mask so it was really hard to hear anything she said about the menu. Seriously at $300+ for 2 you have to use your own phone for a menu! Invest in a few iPads. Food was good not great. I could have made dessert. Ice cream in honey. Sorry we love sushi, love Japanese food. Yes both in Tokyo and California where the fish is super fresh. Staff were amazing in the rain though.

Food was mediocre, we tried the omakase. The only thing I would recommend is the tuna tartare and their dessert. The white seaweed was really oily and the soba too heavy. Not worth the price.

+5

Our waiter, David, saved the day and really made the night an enjoyable and adventurous Omakase experience. He was friendly, accommodating, down to earth and very knowledgeable on the menu items and their history. BUT —- We almost pivoted and left before we sat down - here’s why: The girl at the hostess desk, who I don’t think was actually the hostess for the night (black dress vs. white uniform of the hostess that was up front most of the night), decided to give my wife a hard time about her sandals. “We have a dress code and we don’t allow flip flops” was what she told us, followed by an uncomfortable pause as we figured out what the heck to do about the feedback. First, see the screenshot with this post where ChatGPT defines flip flops vs. what my wife was wearing (with her long, Tei-an suitable dress for the night). Sandals aren’t flip flops, so, there’s that. We landed somewhere on “Next time please wear more suitable footwear”, but the fact that she chose to make an issue of this and cause uncomfortable and unnecessarily rude engagement with a customer was very off putting. Feedback: Teach your staff to have some situational awareness, and understand your own policies. Look at the bigger picture - It was obvious we weren’t underdressed, and at least half the other women in the restaurant were wearing sandals. Also a little surprised that Tei-An only engages with positive reviews and does not appear to give any attention to critical feedback.

+3

Made a reservation for classic omakase. We were confused since we thought this would be the authentic omakase but we sat at a table instead of a countertop and there were no sushi chefs. We asked for countertop table and the servers looked confused and a bit chaotic. Also we came in at 8 pm. Food wasn't served until 8:40 pm. I asked the server why our food hadn't been served yet, since omakases have a set start time (usually), he said it's because we hadn't picked our beverages. What now?? It didn't make sense to me. Aren't you supposed to serve food and I would decide whether I'd like to drink an alcoholic beverage or not. Also, they charge for water whether it's sparkling or still water. I wouldn't call this "omakase", let alone "classic omakase". There is no sushi chef or sushi served. The only seafood we had was a sashimi set. I would give 3.5 stars out of 5 for food because they were delicious despite not being the traditional omakase. The course had a good mix of top grade wagyu, sashimi set, tempura, soba, and cooked(boiled) cod along with ice cream for dessert. I wouldn't come back to this establishment.

+6

This is long but hear me out because I've spent months traveling three islands of Japan. Tei-An has excellent dishes in what they specialize in, but really mediocre dishes outside those specialties. The service is great, but the menu is very unclear and hard to follow. It all evens out to a good but not great experience. Tei-An specializes in Soba and fresh fish. They brag multiple times about having a connection in Tokyo that ships fish to the restaurant within 20 hours. That speed and freshness shows because every piece of fish I had was delicious. You'll love every cut. They also call themselves a soba house, and true to themselves, the basic soba noodle bowl with a simple dashi broth was their best dish. It's a clean and delicate dish oozing flavor to that point that you'll want to drink the broth. Every other dish was okay at best. The tonkatsu was closer to the color and consistency of a paitan ramen. It's a thin light dish with no seaweed, a huge single hunk of meat that's way too thick, and the egg is not standard. Anybody who has been to Ichiran will be disappointed because it felt like they're trying to create an Americanized tonkatsu instead of being true to their roots. The yakisoba was weirdly sweet and lacking any depth. It's a monotone dish that needed spice which I added at the table. The chicken karage had great bites and dry bites. You're not missing much. The Japanese eggplant was extremely gooey that may be off putting - think warm gooey pudding. It came with a ground beef base that tasted exactly like a Mexican picadillo. It as a starter also shouldn't be priced comparable to a entrée. It's not that large or good meaning it fit right in with the other starters. See my photos for reference. The poor menu design also didn't help. The menu is very large, has varying text sizes, and multiple sections with the same name but different contents. It's confusing to flip through such that nobody at my table was clear about which section covered what. For example, there are a few soba sections and multiple small plate sections. Furthermore, why is there a carbonara, a bolognese, and a gnocchi on the menu of a soba house? I can appreciate fusion creativity, but it feels very pandery and unneeded to have an expanded menu at this kind of restaurant. It shows that too much effort was spent on adding extra memu items instead of improving staple menu items. The service is prompt and very friendly, but I only need to hear about your fresh fish once - not three times. One server took a bit to explain their recommended menu items and an order in which to eat them. A single page in a revised menu explaining the chef's recommendations with prices would have been faster and clearer, because nobody remembers the half dozen items and order. Overall I'd go back for fish and soba. I would avoid literally everything else on the menu because nothing else I had was even remotely as good. It's annoying that ordering water isn't free unless you specifically request tap water, and it's just as bad that the menu isn't clear for ordering food. Tei-An is not an expensive restaurant but it is a disappointing one for how they present themselves.

+5

First time visiting this elegant restaurant. The staff overall have a calming presence and the food was good. Unfortunately, the server seemed very distant, didn’t offer to explain the menu, and didn’t return all of the change from payment. I’m big on tipping servers for good customer service (huge supporter). But, needless to say, the service was sub par in comparison to the restaurant’s beautiful decor, location, and food presentation.

Our family has been coming for at least 4 years to celebrate our daughter's birthday. This year, she totally enjoyed her kampachi. She gets it every year. The soba is also amazing. My husband and 2 daughters thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful soba. My favorite dish is the fried gobo, with the dip. So so delicious we always order 2. We did however order 2 dishes that were very terrible. The bolognese soba, all the noodles were broken into 1 inch or smaller pieces. And the flavor was not there. I ordered beef and eggplant which tasted spoiled. I had to send it back saying it tasted terrible, really bad even the smell was off. I replaced it with soba with walnut sauce. Which was good. Unfortunately, I was charged for the first dish after saying it tasted spoiled. We love love coming to Tei-An and come for special occasions. I think the fresh fish and Japanese soba dishes are very amazing. The fried gobo is great. I wouldn't recommend the other dishes. We had a great time anyway. The service is amazing! The server remembers us for our returning every year. I'd hate for the quality to go down, especially since I recommend Tei-An to my out of town friends.

We went for our anniversary dinner and tried soba noodles for the first time because that’s what they’re known for according to our server. My husband really enjoyed the soba noodles, and I had the sashimi sake, kampachi and madai. We also had the white seaweed salad, which was probably the highlight of my meal, but I was a little disappointed that a Michelin recommended place had such a lackluster dessert. We went with our server’s recommendation for the so that flavored ice cream and it was icy but not creamy. Service was average at best.

I'm very disappointed. The food was good, nothing extraordinary but the price is reasonable and it was good so that's fine. However the wait between each dish was extremely long. We got our first two appetizers fairly quickly, and then waited half an hour for our next one. After that, we waited 25 minutes for our main dish. Our waiter was nice and apologized, but the kitchen is clearly extremely poorly managed. We'll give it another chance one day but overall I'm very underwhelmed by the quality of this supposedly amazing restaurant. FYI if you go there, park in the $7 garage, the restaurant validates parking (or use the valet).

Overrated! The new year’s eve Omakase dinner was way below expectation. First of all, the flavor of the food is just so-so, you can find better quality somewhere else with half the price. Additionally the service was so slow that I almost fell sleep waiting for the next course. I would not recommend this restaurant.

+2

Went for special NYE $200 Omakase. Not worth it. Service was very slow - I believe kitchen has major issues getting tempura out - no dish was new or creative at all for NYE. Just not a spot for people to go for a good time - maybe a business lunch spot at best. Was one of my favorite Japanese places in Dallas - now unfortunately hasn’t kept up with the times and competition.

The best part of this dinner was our server Vy, very friendly and explained everything well. The overall culinary experience though, didn’t match the $700+ price tag. We have celebrated birthdays here for multiple years and this time around the food quality really tanked. Not a single dish really shined. The “cherry on top” was the scrap-looking paper-thin otoro slices on the sashimi bowl. Quite disappointed.

Overpriced and mediocre food at best. Sushi was very cold, texture off… seemed semi frozen still, not what to expect for a Japanese fine dining experience. Be careful, they charge $6 for a small cup of tea that should be complimentary. The fried chicken was actually okay, maybe the best item along with the soba (both fairly priced as well) The wagyu slices highly disappointing, served basically raw and didn’t even feel like wagyu. Service was poor, expect to wait for a reservation and have your waitress rush around. Unfortunately the experience is not worth the cost

Came for Valentine’s Day meal and unfortunately felt disappointed by the 500 dollar price tag from the omakase course. Food was Ok at best, sushi was decent. highlight of the meal was the soba noodles which I would want to come back for just by itself. Service was Alright, will say it was a 6 course meal but the further we progressed through the courses the longer the wait got between the meals. Between course 4 and 5 it wound up being a 30 minute wait. Also wasn’t fond of auto gratuity being applied at 20% on the day we booked, especially given that service wasn’t as great as it should’ve been for the price point. So for the 500 dollar price tag would def not recommend.

+2

$600 for five underwhelming courses — never again! Do yourself a favor and don’t order the Premium Omakase. For over $600 (two dinners + water), we received just five uninspired courses plus an "amuse bouche". The food was fine, but nothing special — sushi was average, soba was bland, and the sea bass forgettable. The classic omakase at $105 less pp looked like a better deal and even included courses we didn’t get (i.e., the shrimp tempura that everyone raves about!). This was the first time I’ve walked out of a restaurant feeling completely ripped off. Absolutely not worth it. Definitely NOT a premium experience. Tei An should truly be ashamed of themselves!

I have been taken here by a friend a few times when we are in town. It was top of the top from what I've had in Dallas as I previously lived there. Something changed. I usually do not post about food poisoning, but all of us got it bad. I heard ownership changed. The food was not the same. And something made us all extremely sick. Japanese food, especially dealing with raw fish, is an art. One could feel the art when going in the past and the attention to the craft. Again, I usually do not post for food poisoning considering I may have eaten other food ... but considering all in our party got it, I need to make the ownership aware. The service was also quite different, and the tranquility which made this place famous is also absent. Anyway. Good luck in carrying the torch forward. This will take careful attention to detail and, most of all, true passion.

Overall the food wasn't outstanding and I think overpriced for what it is. But the reason for giving Tei An 2 stars is because of three main reasons. First, the fish collar was served atop a sauce, which made the crispy outside of the fish collar soggy and lose its texture. Second, the earl grey tiramisu was unrecognizable as a "tiramisu" because there were almost no ladyfingers and I could not tell any recognizable layers. The dessert was basically just a huge dollop of heavy and dense mascarpone/cream - the texture was all wrong. Third, when they offer water, the waiter/waitress does not tell you that it is paid bottled water. The norm in this country is that water is free, so if it is otherwise, the customer should be informed about the charge and how much it is, so we know what to expect. The menu also did not list the price of bottled water. It's not that I cannot pay $8 for water after a $150 bill, it's the principle that there is no transparency or clarity. It's a shame that a high-end restaurant fails at such a minor but important detail.

I’ve never commented on a restaurant’s design before, but this place felt extremely sterile and lacking warmth. We opted for the omakase, which requires full prepayment with no changes or cancellations — nearly $400 for two people before drinks. The seaweed salad was fine but forgettable. The sashimi course was straightforward — tuna, salmon, and a few others — nothing particularly elevated. The tempura was tasty, but it felt out of place on an omakase menu at this price point. The sea bass was solid. The biggest miss was the soba noodle “entrée.” The waiter described noticeable truffle flavor, but there was none, and the dish was overloaded with cheese to the point it felt gummy. I’ve never had cheese at an Asian restaurant, and it didn’t complement the other flavors at all. To add to the experience, we were asked if we wanted to upgrade the sashimi course — an unexpected upsell during a prepaid omakase. They also only serve bottled water at $8 per bottle. Was it bad? No — aside from the soba. Was it good? Just okay. Was it worth $200 per person without alcohol? Absolutely not. We won’t be back. There are too many strong dining options in Dallas to justify returning. The restaurant feels like it needs a complete refresh if it’s going to stay competitive. It was also nearly empty — the valet told us to keep our keys because they only had 25 reservations and he was heading home. Disappointing overall.

We visited with a reservation, and the restaurant was nearly empty with only one other table. Despite that, we were seated at a very small table right by the entrance, which felt uncomfortable and disappointing. The food did not meet expectations for the price. The sashimi portion was very small and lacked proper sides. The soba sauce was bland, and the noodles were not as chewy as expected. Considering the reputation of the chef, we expected a much higher standard. Unfortunately, it did not compare even to some neighborhood Japanese restaurants. Service was also disappointing. The staff appeared indifferent, did not check on the food, and the parking QR code did not work. We ended up paying for parking ourselves without assistance. Overall, the experience did not justify the price, and I would not recommend it.

Service had issues. Many times we had to wait a long time for our server. Sometimes she would come close but would not look nearby tables. She got one of the orders wrong. Food was just ok. The best food here is the soba. The rest you can eat better (and cheaper) at other restaurants. Some items were so small and simple that felt like brought from supermarket (sorry but true). They are expensive ($24 for 4 small and thin fish nuggets, sold as panko crusted seabass). No filtered water. You need to buy water bottle. The black sesame mousse was the best food we ate here. That tells you how inexpressive the food was.

If you don’t want to ruin your celebration, do yourself a favor and DON’T come here. We came for a Dec 31 lunch to celebrate the end of the year, and it turned into the worst dining experience of our lives. We had a reservation, ordered everything ahead, and still experienced unbelievably slow, careless, and unprofessional service. We waited from 1:22 PM onward forever just for ONE last udon dish. We asked three different staff members, all of them said “it’s coming,” and then nothing. No updates, no urgency, no customer care at all. By 2:00 PM we decided to leave because it was clear no one cared. It was so ridiculous that we ended up paying and leaving WITHOUT EVER GETTING THE DISH. They STILL charged us, and not a single person apologized or even seemed to notice. Just absolutely shocking for a place that charges premium prices. This restaurant completely ruined what was supposed to be a special celebration meal. Call everyone you know and tell them not to come here unless they want to be ignored, disrespected, and frustrated. Never coming back.

Ordered the omakase for two and left very disappointed. The food was mediocre at best, and the nearly $500 total (including tip) was hard to justify. Definitely not worth the price when there are far better options available.

+4

The worst omakase I have ever tried. Tried the premium one, $250 each, 6 course total. Food is like pre-cooked. First omakase without chef cooking in front of you.

I had high hopes for Tei-An, but it missed the mark in several ways. I would not return, ever. The sashimi was decent, and the handmade soba (the only handmade soba in Texas, per their claim) was good quality. Unfortunately, the experience fell apart everywhere else. We were charged $3 for ginger that should have accompanied our sashimi and $1 for some additional wasabi (the regular kind). For a high-end omakase, nickel-and-diming over basic condiments felt excessive. You don't get free ginger here, you read that right. We booked the “pre-theater omakase,” advertised as a “brisk yet unhurried hour.” With a 5:00 reservation and a 7:00 show, the pacing wasn’t managed at all. We had to request the check with our final course and didn’t leave until 6:40. The cold soba arrived with lukewarm noodles and warm broth—far from a classic cold preparation. We added otoro assuming one order was for the table, but were charged for two ($55 each) without clear explanation. Tap water wasn’t available, so we ordered $8 bottled water—then were refilled with another $8 bottle without being asked. We also never saw the 2nd bottle being opened in front of us (oldest trick in the book?) Most disappointing for an omakase: no chef interaction. The entire meal felt transactional rather than experiential. Chefs were never seen, only the servers. Who knows who is making what back in the kitchen? Overall, it felt more focused on maximizing charges than creating a thoughtful dining experience. Had me wondering if this place is owned by a private equity firm. If you read the most recent reviews, you will see the pattern, so I suggest you read the recent ones before deciding to drop $$$ here, and see who gives 1 stars vs. 5 stars.

This place is sad, just became money sucking place. We asked for ginger, it was $3.00. We asked for more Wasabi as we asked for more sashimi, $1.00, they offer things without providing price acting like it is free, but they charge. Only bottled water available and opened second bottle ($8.00 per bottle) without asking and charges. I used to live in the building and enjoyed this place. Now, just pure money sucking place with no hospitality. We expected about $500 meal, walked away paying $750.00 and $100 additional was without asking or expectation.

This was honestly one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had. The appetizer didn’t come out until all the main dishes were served, which completely defeats the purpose of ordering an appetizer. The $28 main dish portion was shockingly small — basically one spoonful and it was gone. We were a party of three, but our dishes were not served together. One dish came out, then a long wait, then another, so we had to eat separately. To make it worse, the last person was served a dish he didn’t even order, and had to wait even longer for his actual meal. The taste and ingredients were nothing special at all, especially for the price. What upset me the most was the water. We were given water without any explanation, and only later noticed on the bill that we were charged $8 for it. Overall, poor service, poor portion sizes, and poor value. I have no intention of ever coming back.