Premium Omakase = Premium Rip-Off. As someone who enjoys multi-course, Michelin-level dining, I expected Tei An's Premium Omakase to deliver something special. Instead, I left feeling disappointed and frankly, ripped off. 1. A Rip-Off Disguised as "Premium" For two "premium" omakase dinners and two bottles of still water, our bill was over $600. What did we get? Five small courses plus an amuse-bouche: sashimi, sea bass, wagyu beef, soba noodles, and ice cream. That's it. From what we saw, the classic omakase ($140) actually offers better value. It came with more courses (including tempura, which we didn't get) and wasn't missing much other than a token spoon of caviar and one piece of toro, and slightly bigger portion of waygu. Paying over$100 more for less food and zero "wow" factor is insulting. What would have made this a premium experience is more courses -- maybe 8 that don't have to be big, but showcase the culinary excellence and creativity. Instead, in my opinion, we got less. 2. Food That Fell Flat For this price point, the cooking should shine. It didn't. Sushi was just okay, far below the level of Uchi. Several amuse-bouche bites were inedible. The soba noodles were so under seasoned we had to add soy sauce. The sea bass was bland and forgettable. Nothing about this felt elevated, creative, or worthy of the "premium" label. 3. Walking Out Feeling Cheated I almost never speak to management about disappointment, but this time I did -- and still walked out feeling completely ripped off. There was no sense of value, quality, or special experience. This was truly not a "premium" experience and worth $105 more than the classic. Tei An should be ashamed of marketing this menu as "premium." I cannot recommend this restaurant. If you go, do yourself a favor...avoid the Premium Omakase at all costs. It's simply not worth it. read more

We had the omakase for our anniversary tonight and it was great from start to finish. Our server David was wonderful, very knowledgable, attentive and kind. The omakase menu included: seaweed salad, sashimi sampler and we added pickled wasabi, A5 Wagyu beef, shrimp and corn tempura, Chilean sea bass, chilled soba noodle with four sauces (my husband had the Japanese curry soba stew instead), and ice cream with honey. My faves were the melt in your mouth sashimi, tempura corn and soba, but everything was great. This is my first omakase so don't have anything to compare to, but would recommend. It's prepaid when you make the reservation and then we were just charged for drinks and add ons. Atmosphere is sophisticated and service is always top notch. read more

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Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 The ambiance of this restaurant is very intimate. All of the servers were attentive at all times and provided a smooth and delightful experience. We got to try the following items: * (5/5) Shishito Peppers - they were perfectly salted and had a charred flavor to them. * (5/5) Sashimi Chef's Choice - so fresh and clean. Each fish had a distinctly different taste. * (2/5) Matcha Cocktail - I love matcha and earthy flavors, but this was not as enjoyable for me. The alcohol was very strong and accentuated the earthy flavor of the matcha further. * (5/5) Beef Tongue with Truffle Mashed Potatoes - delicious. I've only ever had thinly sliced beef tongue before, and the texture of the cubed beef tongue surprised me. It was slightly spongy and tender at the same time. It paired so well with the mashed potatoes which were soft and fluffy. * (3.5/5) Agedashi Tofu - it was good but didn't hugely stand out as an individual dish in comparison to other Agedashi tofu I've had. * (4.5/5) Eggplant Soba Noodle Soup - the lightly fried eggplant tasted so good with the soba noodle soup. It added a slightly fatty component to the dish which was warming. * (4/5) Duck with Dipping Soba Noodles - the warm duck dipping sauce had actual duck in it! Shocking - I know. It was strongly flavored, which I enjoyed. However, there was a need for a refreshing taste on the side while eating this dish. * (4.5/5) Buckwheat Ice Cream with Black Honey - what a combination. It is astonishing how tasty this was. The ice cream alone is barely sweet, so the honey adds flavor and the sugary notes to it well. Sipping on hot green tea after a bite made the experience even better. This restaurant is on the pricier end but a wonderful journey to experience. The total bill was just under $200 for two people, and we left absolutely stuffed. I recommend this place for celebrations or intimate meals. read more

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Quite a disappointing finish for dinner on my first time at Tei-An. I had prepaid for their Omakase for the evening and the service and dishes overall were good. The quality of food was okay and service was really good until the discrepancy on the main dish. Unfortunately their signature dish, the soba, had tiny short noodles often about 2-4cm in length throughout the bowl. I asked about it and was told very professionally that the soba is made with high buckwheat content so is fragile and breaks up in cooking. I mean... okay I guess... I'm just surprised that for $185 a person with a known failure in noodle preparation they'd tell me something other than it's just how it is. Plenty of other places in Dallas for exceptional Japanese food. Probably should have just gone to Uchi. read more

Tei-An - Many short broken noodles throughout my soba. Told my staff, tough luck. - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Wonderful food and presentation. I had vegetarian and they were good except for the last dish with the sea weed which was too salty. We will definitely go back. read more

My first time here tonight. The food was exceptional. Loved my seabass! V did a fantastic job serving us. Their green tea flan was my favorite dessert! read more

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OMG! I have been missing out! So glad that my friend had picked this place. I felt like I could not go wrong ordering anything on the menu. Things we ordered - White Seaweed Salad - Fried Shishito Pepers - Housemade Japanese Pickles - Soba Agedashi Tofu - Toro Sushi 2 pieces - Super Spain Toro - Soba Risotto (buckwheat grain) - Chicken Kara-Age - Soba ice cream Favorite was either the Soba Risotto or the Toro Sushi. The Soba Risotto dish was very flavorful, I was blown away how delicious it was. The Toro sushi was so fatty and just melts like butter. SO GOOD. Least favorite would have to be the Super Spain Toro, hopefully got that name right. It was cooked and I didn't really like it. Although the veggies were crisp and good. The tofu was nothing spectacular, kinda disappointed. The Seaweed was so different that I like this way better than the typical green seaweed. It was refreshing and had more to chew on than usual. We ended our meal with Soba ice cream, that was really good. Our waiter was so funny, personable and AWESOME! Honestly the best I ever had. Hopefully will have her again when coming back. Parking can be confusing but they do validate parking. The bathroom is alright. The waiter told us there is a rooftop but couldn't see it because it was reserved out. read more

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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. read more

I've been coming to Tei-An since I was a kid and it is still one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas! Some go to items we like to order: Short rib curry Any of their noodle soups - I always go for soba Any of their sashimi - always incredibly fresh Any of their tempura Hamachi Kama Tamago omelette MUST get their soba ice cream with black honey - to die for I could go on and on with their menu items. Only complaint is that over time the place has become quite pricey. But you get what you pay for! Only thing I would avoid are the salads - the quantity isn't worth the price. Ambiance is perfect for date night and service always impeccable :) read more

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Overpriced for what it is. A western Japanese fusion that really tried to do too much -- they have soba noodles paired with bolognese sauce only the bolognese sauce isn't bolognese at all. It's a weird mushy texture and the sauce makes the soba noodles stick together in a convoluted mess. They try to plate it nice and add garnishing but the gray and brown are tough to make it look appetizing. Additionally, we ordered the curry beef rice, and it was somewhat comforting. However, it certainly wasn't worth the $30 price point -- this is a rice dish that a college student could make after a quick visit to H mart. Lastly, the waitress discussed desserts with us and didn't mention the chocolate cake that we ordered was flourless. Also, it came in a small puddle of water as if it had just recently been defrosted? Regardless, the ambience was very nice and the place was well kept. The food is just overhyped. read more

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. read more

If you order take out during lunch time they charge you 20% service fee. And seems like they think they are doing you a favor to let you order take out. Hmmmm. read more

Meh. Beautiful ambiance. Some of the fish is nice. Most of the food will appeal to folks who haven't spent much time in Japan. Still far better than most Japanese restaurants in DFW, but that is an exceptionally low standard. read more

The service was friendly. Everything was good. Nothing changed my life. Tei Tei firmly remains our favorite Japanese food/experience in DFW, but glad we have now tried Tei-An. The one disappointment was the lychee martini; it had almost zero flavor. I think if we went again it'd just be best to do the tasting menu. Several servers were "helping" us but each explained the menu slightly differently; everyone had a specific opinion of what order we should eat in... but couldn't help us order; just made it feel like we didn't know what we were doing since the menu is actually huge! read more

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Overall I would say this is a phenomenal place. It's the type of place I can visit by myself for a warm bowl of ramen or some soba, or come with someone else and go all out with the omakase (the latter I would love to try one day). My friend ordered the hot rock duck, and I opted to try uni (sea urchin) sushi. We shared a bowl of tonkotsu ramen as well as the soba sampler. The uni was delicious - I could tell it was fresh and good quality, and I think I chose the perfect place to try uni for the first time. Likewise, the soba was pristine. My favorite sauces were the black sesame and pecan. Regarding the ramen, I had heard good things, but was unfortunately slightly let down. I read in other reviews the ramen is comparable to the best of NYC and SF. I have to say as someone who has sampled what I deem to be some of the best ramen in NYC, I don't think it compares. While it definitely tasted good, the broth tasted to be strongly seasoned (perhaps with MSG, I don't know). To me, good tonkotsu broth will have its rich flavor come from the pork. Of course, this is minor, and it was still a luxurious bowl of ramen (for just $14). Of course, the service was impeccable, as was the ambiance. I loved sitting at the bar-style table! read more

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Came here for the first time to celebrate a friends engagement on a Friday evening. Made a reservation for four people at 6 PM. Restaurant wasn't too crowded about slightly over half capacity. We were seated immediately. Ambience is very chill. The interior of the restaurant appear smaller in person than what is shown on the website. All the food was pretty good. Service was excellent. I think my biggest drawback is the price for the level of food was extraordinarily high. For the price, I wouldn't have expected everything to be phenomenal, but things are just good or better than average rather than phenomenal. Our whole table of four did the Omakase & we had 5 drinks for the table & our bill came to nearly $800. Thankfully, the non-refundable deposit applied to the bill, but for the price, the food was just ok in comparison. Overall, none of us will be going back & I believe none of us would recommend. read more

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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 wished he'd have ordered only sashimi and not have ordered the noodles. 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. read more

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Service and food are excellent. Ambience is very classy and the horseshoe counter was unexpected which provided a Texan feel. Our server was always looking keeping our glasses filled and removing our dishes. The choose of noodles, hot or cold, was wide in cooking styles with depth in the dishes. Definitely a place to. Go when in Dallas arts district next time.. read more

We try the tasting menu, it was very delicious. The cocktail is very good and we were sitting on the table with the big rock with running water, such a great vibes. read more

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We were very excited to try this place! Food was good and our dining experience was nice but we might have had too high of an expectation so it wasn't as good as we were expecting. We had our pick of favorite dishes but definitely over ordered and could have skipped some of the plates. They are known for their soba and it did not disappoint! Definitely get the dipping soba noodles, the uni & shrimp risotto and the A5 beef on hot stone dish! These were our favorites and the best out of everything we tried. The hamachi collar & chicken karaage was good but not better than other places we've tried. The other dishes were just okay and some of them were forgettable. I would recommend do not get the Musu-B/rice balls (all rice, barely any of the salmon or the crab) and the salmon rice plate-- Soooo much rice and it was very salty... The service was good and the interior and ambiance of the restaurant was very nice & upscale but I think we were very disappointed in some of the quality of the food for the price. We ended up spending $375 (we splurged) for the two of us and it wasn't worth it in our opinion. We will probably go back some day when we visit Dallas again only to get the soba noodles & maybe the risotto. Sad because I really wanted to love this place. read more

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Underwhelming soba noodles, over cooked. Various mediocre dishes yet over priced. They should probably decrease the variety of foods and just focusing making a few items better. read more

Loved the ambiance here. The food was amazing. Food: Unagi - delicious Caramelized bone marrow - must order A5 wagyu - delicious but could've been cooked less Crab and uni risotto - very good Bolognese Pasta - delicious; loved the al dente pasta Soba sampler - very good Tamago - delicious Soba ice cream - my favorite dessert Tiramisu - very good read more

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we went to their omakase for my birthday dinner. The servers were all very attentive but there were a lot going on. We had different people bringing different dishes at the bar instead of just one server. we also had sake pairing and Josh was very patient knowledgeable in explaining the different sakes. The highlight of the meal was definitely the sea bass and then wagyu steak. The sashimi were very thinly sliced and everything came out at once. Since Tei-An was known for their soba noodles I was expecting them to make it in front of the customers instead of bringing prepared noodles to the table. Definitely would not return for the price point. read more

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Service is always great! This shrimp tho..... amazing. I hope this is not too weird but the bathroom "system" is a whole vibe lol. I love it here read more

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In terms of soba. Clearly exceptional soba noodles. Shall I say the best I have had, texture, freshness spot on, cooked to perfection. The sauces, let's see... the traditional sauce is pure soy, so, meh, the others are very good and unique but not very bright. According to my kids, they felt that my soba sauce was better. The sushi was excellent and perfectly prepared. The disappointment was that they were completely out of Uni. The bone marrow was very good, could have used some more seasoning. read more

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AMAZING. I came here for an anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. I love the minimalistic, simplicity, and the ambience of the restaurant. The staff were attentive and very friendly. We were not sure of what to order, but were delighted with the many options they gave us. DEF A MUST TRY. read more

A very fancy japanese dining experience yet a very disappointed one. The food looked exquisite but lacked flavor and was pricey for no reason. The atmosphere was quite nice, loved the design and how the server would pick up after each plate they set down. The servers also assist you with boxing things up. That was nice. We ordered: Soba Tempura shrimp Bone marrow Abalone Crab uni risotto Sashimi Soba- i liked the texture of the noodles, but the broth itself lacked depth. The mix of radish and wasabi did not help much. I was really expecting this to be great considering they make it by hand. Tempura shrimp was extremely greasy. As if they did not change their oil? Each bite left grease on the edge of my mouth, which was not pleasant. Bone marrow was okay. Had it have more texture or even more than one flavor, it would've been better. But it was just sweet sweet sweet like a dessert Abalone was not good quality. I've eaten abalone many times and this one was hard and chewy and i almost chipped my tooth from a sand grain? Crab uni risotto tasted like risotto with Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of crab. I did not care for this at all. The cheese was so overbearing that i could not taste the uni or crab Sashimi- it was better than everything else. Fatty tuna is always the best way to go Overall, ambiance, presentation, and service was fantastic Food wasn't my style. read more

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I tried the omakase since it was hard to get a dinner reservation when we were scheduling. The hot soba tea was more bitter than I remember. The staff refilled often. The white seaweed salad is actually made with white fungus. The raw scallop was gelatinous but delicious. I've had it served at other places, but this is the first time it's tasted good. The Wagyu beef slices were tender and yummy. The staff cooked it on a hot slab. The corn fritter looked simple but tasted really good. The batter was light and crispy, and the corn was sweet. It was fun to dip into the cod-roe mayo. The Asari clam soba noodle had a lot of delicate and plump clams. I think I'm not a fan of Asari broth and the soba noodles in the broth. It was too briny for me. The toasted soba grains on the soba ice cream were a fun surprise. A healthy and delicious take on sprinkles. read more

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This place is legit for Japanese food. Everything we eat here was fresh. I love the ambiance. I would recommend sashimi and the Japanese a5 wago beef and the ramen noodles. read more

Tei-An is a solid sushi spot but to be completely honest, I found it to be a bit forgettable, especially compared to the other sushi spots we have in Dallas of similar caliber. It's good, don't get me wrong, but I didn't have anything that "wow-ed" me or any dishes that stuck out. However, I know they're most well-known for their noodle dishes and we only ordered one (a seasonal special with tomatoes that ended up being a bit bland), so I definitely would come back to try more. As for the drinks and service, those were on point and overall, we had an enjoyable dinner. The ambiance was a little more casual/laid back than I expected, but to be fair we did eat here on a weeknight so it might be livelier on the weekends. Overall, it was nice to get to try this spot because it was one of the first restaurants I'd read about before moving to Dallas years ago, and I wish we had tried more of their noodle dishes! read more

This restaurant is sooo nice and cozy on the inside! It's pretty spacious but the service is amazing and they make u feel well taken care of. My bf and I came here for our anniversary dinner and it was a really cool and good experience. Our waiter was very knowledgeable on the menu and gave us great recommendations. The nigiris tasted fresh and the udon noodles were delicious!!! I wish they had a wider selection of fish/ specialty nigiris but overall I had a great time and wouldn't mind coming back to try the chef's specials read more

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Wow! Ate dinner here last night and all day today my husband and I have been reminiscing about how amazing the experience was. The flow of the meal, interactions with servers, and the food all helped to create such a beautiful evening. We booked the Omakase which was 7 courses and every bite was delicious. We added a couple upgrades- the toro and organic wasabi. Definitely worth it! If I had to pick favorites of the night it would be the sashimi, A5, and the soba (the encouragement to slurp up the noodles added some pretty funny moments). The cocktails were also really impressive, especially the Tea Ceremony which was pretty much a macha old fashioned. My WI heart was very happy! Tei-An exceeded any expectations we may have had heading into dinner. read more

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I was treated here several months ago. My overall impression was the food was good, service a bit salesman-like, and prices high. The atmosphere was classy other than our server trying to upsell dishes he could not describe well. Highlights included the daily sashimi sampler and soba with dipping sauce. I would avoid the crispy Tei-An shrimp. The cocktails were classic-inspired with a few unique ingredients, and pricy. read more

Nice ambiance and great customer service. Their menu is different from other Japanese restaurants I've been to. I recommend the soba ice cream and cold soba noodles! Unique and delicious. read more

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Wow! This review has been long overdue but I am extremely excited to say that this restaurant is amazing in every way possible. If you are a lover of Japanese food and fine dining, then Tei-An is the place for you. They have their menu perfected to a tee and even coordinate the order in which they bring your items out. This was our second time dining in Tei An, and we brought guests who had never visited prior. Everything was as good as the first time we cane. Items that we reordered from our first visit, which should be a staple for every visit and new guest were the shrimp tempura and crab and uni risotto! The mentaiko mayo sauce that comes with the shrimp tempura is the closest thing to authentic mentaiko mayo from Japan in Texas. The risotto is like no other, and you can taste the freshness of the uni and crab with every bite. We loved every single item that we tried, and everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Some other stand outs were the Hokkaido scallop sashimi, shishito peppers, pork skewers, grilled squid, and Jidori chicken. Some of these items came off of their seasonal menu. Other items we got that were also really good was hot rock duck. We finished with the soba noodle sampler which was light and refreshing! A big reason why we enjoyed our dining experience so much was because of our server, Nick. He was able to describe every single item that we inquired about and truthfully gave us his honest opinion about all items. These servers are the best because they're really going to make sure that you eat the best things on the menu. Service 5/5 Foos 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Value 5/5 For the quality of everything you get, you truly get a good value. You have items that range from as low as $4 to as high as $500. For 4 people, we spent close to $300 which included 2 bottles of sake. Tei An is such a unique and extraordinary restaurant! If there is anything I would change or wish different, it would be on changing the desserts up. The matcha flan was more of a cheesecake consistency....which was a little disappointing. The soba ice cream doesn't make much of an impact without the sauce that it's served with. 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

Solid food, great service. Drinks were really good. Sushi- was really good Crab and sea urchin risotto- was really good 48 hour beef cheek- was really good Chilled soba sampler- just wasn't my thing. The really cold noodles was just not to my liking. I'm sure they were made excellent. A5 sushi- I thought the beef was cut way too thin. There was nothing to sink you teeth into which I like doing especially with a high quality piece of beef. Tuna w/Karashi Mustard Soy- excellent. Quality tuna and the spicy mustard was yummy Black sesame custard- different but really good. read more

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Very beautiful place, I would recommend to ask to get seated in the middle bar. I really loved the seaweed salad and the fried collar. Very interesting tastes and the blacks sesame soba is something new and exciting I've never tried before. read more

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