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Tei-An
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
If you can't swing a trip to Tokyo, this sleek, moodily lit Japanese spot in the Dallas Arts District might be the next best option. Helmed by renowned Dallas chef Teiichi Sakurai, the extensive menu... Read More
If you can't swing a trip to Tokyo, this sleek, moodily lit Japanese spot in the Dallas Arts District might be the next best option. Helmed by renowned Dallas chef Teiichi Sakurai, the extensive menu features an array of sushi and sashimi (flown in fresh from Kyushu, Japan) alongside wow-inducing dishes like chrysanthemum tempura and sea urchin-shrimp risotto, all of which are ideal for sharing between two. Sakurai is a master soba chef, so obviously any of his buckwheat noodle dishes are also well worth pursuing. Of course, the omakase (tasting menu), while not easy on the wallet, is the best way to experience all Tei-An has to offer. Don't sleep on desserts, the soba ice cream with black honey is like nothing you've probably tasted before. End the night with a Japanese whisky or cocktail on the roof-top terrace and let Cupid do the rest.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert
- Romantic Dining, Japanese: "Tei-An offers a chef ($150) and premium omakase ($200) as well as a pre-theatre 4-course omakase for $80 per person, which is available during the first hour of opening time. All omakase dinners require a 3-day advance notice."
- Downtown: "Tei-An offers three different omakase experiences, ranging from a pre-theatre 4-course ($80) to a chef ($150) and a premium ($200). All omakase dinners must be reserved ahead of time."
- Best Restaurants: "Tei-An's seven-course omakase tasting menu ($80 per person) is amazing. The restaurant also offers a smaller omakase dinner for $50 per person."
- Best for Romantic Dining Because: Tei-An is best for deliciously good Japanese cuisine.
- Best for Japanese, Best Restaurants Because: When you want to venture beyond the usual sushi selections, Tei-An promises an tasteful experience on every plate.
- Best for Downtown Because: Tei-An is where to go when you fancy an authentic Japanese dining experience.
