Dallas · Izakaya · a la carte
Tei Tei Robata Bar
Robata izakayaJapanese-ownedWagyuHenderson Avenue25 yearsRobata grill
Tei Tei Robata Bar is a Henderson Avenue institution founded in 1998, with Japanese chef-owner Katsutoshi Sakamoto delivering premier charcoal-grilled robata and seasonal Japanese cuisine for over 25 years.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Henderson Avenue
- Since
- 1998
- Chef
- Katsutoshi Sakamoto
Plate № 47
About
Founded in 1998 by Tokyo-born chef Teiichi Sakurai and passed to Japanese chef-owner Katsutoshi Sakamoto — who served as original executive chef — Tei Tei Robata Bar has been a cornerstone of Dallas's Japanese dining scene for more than a quarter century. Sakamoto, who met Sakurai at aviation school in Amarillo, has maintained the restaurant's Japanese identity and was the first in Texas to serve wagyu beef on the rock imported from Japan. The binchotan charcoal robata grill delivers smoky, exquisite preparations of seafood, meats, and vegetables alongside refined sushi and sashimi. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, Tei Tei remains fully Japanese-owned and Japanese-chef-led, a rarity in Texas's Japanese dining landscape.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tei Tei Robata Bar sits in Henderson Avenue, one of Dallas's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Dallas's original Japanese-owned robata restaurant, established 1998 and 25+ years strong
- First in Texas to serve wagyu beef on the rock, imported from Japan
- Japanese chef-owner Katsutoshi Sakamoto has maintained authentic Japanese culinary standards since opening
- Binchotan charcoal robata grill producing smoky, expertly seasoned Japanese fare
Confirmed authentic: Chef-owner Katsutoshi Sakamoto is Japanese; founding chef Teiichi Sakurai is Tokyo-born.
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Frequently asked
About Tei Tei Robata Bar
- Is Tei Tei Robata Bar an authentic robata izakaya restaurant in Dallas?
- Yes — Tei Tei Robata Bar is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for robata izakaya in Dallas: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Tei Tei Robata Bar located?
- Tei Tei Robata Bar is located at 2906 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, Dallas, USA in the Henderson Avenue neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tei Tei Robata Bar?
- Tei Tei Robata Bar accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Tei Tei Robata Bar?
- Tei Tei Robata Bar sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for robata izakaya of this format in Dallas.
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