We’re highlighting one of the best restaurants in the city that we don’t share enough! Tei-An has garnered such a strong reputation that it continues to thrive as a hidden gem Downtown for 16 years! See what this hotspot for foodies is all about and why they have a membership program, too!
Updated August 2024
TEI-AN
A Japanese restaurant by master chef Teiichi Sakurai, Tei-An is a one-of-a-kind concept with 3 omakase offerings and a private rooftop. It’s been open in One Arts Plaza downtown for 16 years, during which Sakurai’s soba noodle artistry has been nationally recognized and has earned him many James Beard Award nominations!
Plus, it’s one of the only authentic Japanese soba houses in Texas!
THE CHEF
Chef and owner, Teiichi Sakurai, was born in Tokyo and learned the art of sushi in high school. He later moved to Texas, where he opened his first restaurant, Teppo, in 1995 and his second restaurant, Tei Tei Robata Bar, in 1998. He brought uncooked fish, Japanese grilling, soba noodles, and authentic Japanese cuisine to Dallas!
Tei Tei Robata Bar still exists today on Henderson Avenue and is incredible, but Sakurai passed it on to the head chefs.
THE MENU
Order a variety of dishes à la carte including sashimi, tempura, and of course, house-made soba including a soba “bolognese” which is a must-order!
The best way to experience the menu is through their signature omakase tasting! Choose from two tastings: the classic omakase for $145/person, or the premium omakase for $250/person
*they are also open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 1:30pm*
MEMBERSHIP
Restaurant membership?! Members get exclusive access to the bar, private dining room, and access to a rooftop lounge. You must be invited to become a member, which is a nod to how Tei-An has always prioritized its loyal customers, who can’t get enough of Japanese cuisine. The regulars come from not only local areas, but also from Tokyo, which is a true testament to the Tei-An experience!
