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Tei-An
Kaiseki soba houseHandmade sobaOmakaseJames Beard semifinalistArts DistrictDallas icon
Tei-An is Dallas's crown jewel of Japanese dining — a refined Arts District soba house by six-time James Beard semifinalist and Tokyo-born chef Teiichi Sakurai, celebrated for handmade buckwheat soba and an exceptional omakase.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Downtown / Arts District
- Since
- 2008
- Chef
- Teiichi Sakurai
- Owner
- Vandelay Hospitality (Hunter Pond) / Teiichi Sakurai (chef)
Plate № 80
About
Opened in 2008 at One Arts Plaza, Tei-An was founded by Tokyo-born chef Teiichi Sakurai, who moved to the US in 1985 and has spent decades elevating Dallas's Japanese dining scene. A six-time James Beard Award semifinalist, Sakurai hand-cuts buckwheat soba without machines after training at the Tsukiji Soba Culinary Academy in Tokyo — one of only a handful of American restaurants doing so. The 16-seat omakase counter features seasonal fish, A5 Miyazaki beef, wagyu, and Japanese sake pairings, with soba always as the finale. In 2024, Vandelay Hospitality acquired Tei-An while Sakurai continues as chef, ensuring continuity of its acclaimed culinary tradition that Dallas Morning News called 'the crown jewel of Japanese dining in Dallas.'
Neighborhood & visiting
Tei-An sits in Downtown / Arts District, one of Dallas's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused donburi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- One of America's only restaurants where soba is hand-cut from scratch by a Tokyo-trained chef
- Six-time James Beard Award semifinalist and culinary legend of Dallas's Japanese scene
- Acclaimed 16-seat omakase featuring seasonal Japanese fish, A5 wagyu, and sake pairings
- Recognized by Michelin Guide Texas and celebrated by Dallas Morning News as city's finest Japanese restaurant
Confirmed authentic: Chef Teiichi Sakurai is Tokyo-born and Japan-trained. Acquired by Vandelay Hospitality in 2024; Sakurai remains as chef.
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Frequently asked
About Tei-An
- Is Tei-An an authentic kaiseki soba house restaurant in Dallas?
- Yes — Tei-An is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki soba house in Dallas: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Tei-An located?
- Tei-An is located at 1722 Routh St Ste 110, Dallas, TX 75201, Dallas, USA in the Downtown / Arts District neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tei-An?
- Tei-An accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Tei-An?
- Tei-An sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki soba house of this format in Dallas.
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