Teiichi Sakurai

Head Chef

Teiichi Sakurai is the chef-owner of Tei-An, a Japanese restaurant in Dallas, TX. He helms an acclaimed omakase program featuring A5 Miyazaki beef and ultra-seasonal fish, with soba as a house specialty. Tei-An was recognized by the Michelin Guide in 2025.

Soba

What to Order

Soba

Hand-crafted soba is the soul of this place. Order it cold with dipping broth, or try the black sesame sauce. Save the dashi to drink at the end.