Tei-An - Dallas, Texas

GK

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.

Flora L.

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.

Mandy N.

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!

Renee Z.

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.

Gavin T.

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!

Dan M.

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!

Marinel R.

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.

Casey L.

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.