On a mobile device? Try our mobile site, optimized for faster browsing.
Tue-Thu. 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Loading...
amazingly fresh fish. deliciously amazing.
a small crew of friends and i decided to try this place out for a small bite before it was time for me to part. we weren't sure of what to expect from uptown parking on a sunday night, but luckily found a spot right up front. apparently everyone else parked in the lot out back. inside, the place is nice and quaint. i can't imagine it holding more than 30 people at a time.
simple sushi items on the menu. nothing fancy. nothing loaded with lots of sauce dampening other flavors. this place has nothing to boast besides its fresh fish. we ordered several yakitori items (shitake mushrooms, beef, and chicken wings) just to try. they were not bad, but paled in comparison to the sushi.
the spider roll and rainbow roll were both pretty good. but the best part, i must say, was the fresh salmon. we ordered it sashimi style as well as in handrolls. the handrolls were simple, as most everything else. fresh salmon, a slice of avocado, a little bit of rice all wrapped up in fresh seaweed. i still cannot get over how fresh everything was. now, back in austin, i'm craving just that. this is my new favorite place for sushi in dallas. now that i've found a spot in houston AND dallas, austin needs to step up its game.
teppo can be considered more on the pricey side, but i expect to pay for good food. especially when it comes to sushi. now if it's inexpensive AND good, well that's even better! and before i forget! this place does NOT serve soda. they only offer japanese soda? which, from the last time i tried it elsewhere, did not and cannot replace a coke.
ps. if anyone has the guts to try their "clam and plum roll", please let me know how that goes! i'm intrigued but at the same time, too scared to give it a whirl.
One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Dallas. I've never had a bad meal there, ever. When I used to work for a Japanese company and we'd have higher-ups come from Japan to Dallas for meetings with customers, they'd often request that we go to Teppo for dinner.
I recommend the sushi and sashimi staples, since they're excellent. A lot of yuppie sushi bars in Dallas have a menu with pages upon pages of random rolls like "volcano roll" and similar crap. I'm glad Teppo keeps it relatively simple and authentic. Last time I had toro sashimi there, it cost $27 for 5 slices, but it was so incredibly good that we asked for another order. Expensive? Yes. Delicious? Absolutely.
The yakitori is also quite good here. Highly recommend tsukune (chicken meatballs) and sunagimo (gizzard). Sometimes they also have nankotsu, which is my favorite, but they were a bit skimpy on that portion last time.
Service is always attentive, but sometimes food comes out slowly. Part of this has to do with their attention to detail. I'll tell you a story. One time I went with a couple of my Japanese co-workers and we ordered one of their daily specials. A slight moment after the sushi chef placed our orders in front of us (we were sitting at the bar) but before we had a chance to eat it, he said, "I'm sorry, this isn't quite right. I shouldn't have put it in front of you" (my rough translation). Anyways, he apologizes a couple more times, takes it back, and gives us a different special, only he gives it to us on the house. Now if that's not taking pride in your work and being a perfectionist, I don't know what is. But as I mentioned earlier, sometimes this drags down the speed of service.
But, if you're looking for authenticity, deliciousness, and aesthetic charm, this is your place. It's certainly mine.
They have a rather adequate sake list, although they used to sell my favorite sake by the glass, but now they only sell it by the bottle.
A word on pricing: If I don't have any alcohol, I usually end up spending $40-60.
GF took me here for my B-day (thanks sugar daddy). We sat at the bar cause my OCD doesn't allow me to eat sushi outside, even though she wanted to... Hey it's my birthday so, as ol' studderin boy back home used to say "fa fa fa f___ you." (kidding)
We had salmon sashimi, a couple rolls, some nigiri an ichiban and two large sake's. The bill came to a clean eighty with a 24.245% tip. Not bad.
We got to place our orders directly to the all male, all Japanese Sushi Masters and...
I got my WARM WHITE WASHCLOTH!
I also ate with my fingers like a real sushi connoisseur, like my boy Trevor Corson, author of "The Story of Sushi" who had this to say on the subject: "* Sushi aficionados never look at a menu, seldom use chopsticks, and avoid soy sauce and extra wasabi." So there...
Four stars for the restaurant and one for the cloth.
To all sushi restaurant owners: "Bring back the warm white washcloth."
STAT.
My friends and I were trying to find a sushi place to try out since we were so disappointed by the rain that we couldn't go to the state fair that night. (We're from Houston.) We stumbled upon Teppo because that was the only place that seemed to be open until 2.
Parking there was $10 when on the sign on the front of the building said free parking in the back. ??? But I guess you gotta pay since that area is filled with bars.
I thought the restaurant was quaint. It had the sliding door you see at supermarkets for their front door which I thought was pretty creative. I had no idea it was going to slide out since it was covered with some wood.
For the food, we ordered the Monk Fish Liver, edamame, and a few pieces of salmon, yellowtail, eel, spicy tuna and spicy salmon roll. I was disappointed in my monk fish liver. I had it at one of my fav restaurants in Houston and thought this would be similar..but it wasn't. The texture was firm...it tasted more like a tofu/pork patty thing Vietnamese people eat. It was decent I guess, but I really wanted the pate taste that I didn't get.
Sushi was mediocre. I didn't care for my spicy tuna roll. I was expecting it to be spicy and red. This one looked like it had some mayonnaise in the roll. Meh. They don't specialize in too many rolls.
Bill came out to be $78 which seemed like a bit for what we ordered. Dallas is definitely a little more pricier than Houston...so boo on you Dallas!
Ah...but the highlight of my night... they have a cool toilet!!! Cool buttons to mess with to wash that tush of yours!!! :)
Absolutely THE best yakitori restaurant I have ever dined at...
This is a MUST TRY for all you Yakitori lovers!!
This place offers Yakitori (meat skewered on a bamboo skewer and barbecued, usually over charcoal - http://en.wikipedia.or...), Sushi and some traditional Japanese cuisine.
A couple of items really stood out:
-Yakitori: Cocktail Tomatos wrapped in Bacon
-Yakitori: Chicken Wing
-Yakitori: Liver
-Yakitori: Shrimp
-Sushi: Salmon Roe, Yellowtail
-Traditional Jap. Snack Food: Fried Fish Bone (sounds strange, but is delicious).
-Desert: Flan (a Japanese variation on this traditional desert ). My wife and I had to order a second round. It was that good.
-Their green tea was really good .
I used to live in Japan for 4 years and this place is certainly on par with my favorite Yakitori restaurants back there.
The service was friendly, but it was sometimes hard to get their attention.
My friend's favorite restaurant in Dallas is Teppo, and that is not a statement to be taken lightly as she is one of those nutcases who would drive cross-country to find good food. However, my first visit was not life-changing. Yes, they managed to pull off that authentic Japanese feel with a sliding door, tatami mats, a tiny rock for our chopsticks, washcloths and Japanese toilets. All in all, a small yet attractive place to eat. I only tried a few of their yakitori and a salmon skin roll which I wasn't crazy about. But I was convinced that it would be better the second time around.
I was right. Having someone else foot the bill helps. Be willing to spend at least $25-30 per person for a satisfying Teppo experience. We ordered the salmon sashimi, yellowtail & snapper nigiri, sashimi salad, soft shell crab roll, and chicken meatball w/ quail egg & dark meat chicken yakitori. The sushi rolls are decent, but the sashimi is stellar.The salmon was amazingly fresh, possibly the best I've ever had (including visits to Japan). The sashimi salad is a great deal at $15 for a huge bowl topped with generous slices of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, etc. I'm always pleased with their yakitori. Next time I'll be sure to try their washu beef on rock and their infamous Teppo roll.
I cannot NOT mention the black sesame ice cream. Order it. You will not regret it. It's a bit pricey but your taste buds will thank you later.
For me Teppo over the years has been one of those places that I rave about and love even though I hadn't been back in quite a while. Not sure why I hadn't been back, maybe a little because there are just so many sushi places to try out. Not really sure. Well, I went back this weekend and it is still very good but wasn't quite as amazing as I had remembered.
The scene was definitely different at prime time on a weekend it wasn't nearly as crowded as it had been in previous trips. Not sure if that is due to the economy or because that section of greenville seems increasingly dead or because with all the new stuff on Henderson maybe that area is increasingly stealing traffic. Not sure but it was about half full and it was more families and children than I usually see in a sushi restaurant or remember in Teppo.
The last slightly negative comment isn't really all that negative and seems to be increasingly the story with restaurants these days is that as they are slower the service because increasingly responsive which in turn makes you feel a little rushed either in ordering or getting your food quickly, etc.
With those discussion points out of the way, some of the things I love about Teppo. It has a small great feel. The sushi is of the highest quality of anywhere in Dallas, the service is very good. The whole restaurant probably has 8 to 10 tables and then bar seating around the sushi area. I would say it maybe seats 50 people inside which helps give it a great feel. The main great thing about Teppo is the sushi. It is definitely in the top 3 or 4 sushi restaurants in Dallas in terms of quality. Their sushi menu is kind of like going to a nice bar because they have everything you would want and can make it for you as you want it but they don't necessarily have a bunch of cutesy themed roll names. The have the basics listed and could make you anything you could imagine.
I definitely recommend Teppo and it is still on the list of one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas but maybe just not quite as high on the list as it was before.
One last note: They make a great rainbow roll that I definitely recommend.
I love this place. I do. If you read my reviews, you know I have a thing for sushi. We are kind of an "item", but I'm very hard on my sushi squeezes.
I went to this place with an open mind, believing that Deep Sushi and Tei Tei are the end all be all for me. However, I was wrong! Everything we ordered was UNBELIEVABLE!
We sat outside, which you might say is crazy considering the heat. But, I am very cold natured person so anywhere with a patio, I'm all over. We were immediately sat, brought hot towels, and cold water. We ordered a bottle of wine and some edamame to start. The edamame was not overly salted and wonderful, very tender.
After reading some fellow yelper's reviews, we decided to try to the quail eggs and miso seabass. The quail eggs were unique, I enjoyed them but I don't think my partner in crime did as much as I! However, we both were fighting over the last piece of sea bass. BOY! This seabass was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It was filling but not overly so. The flavors wrestled with your tongue and then exploded in a happy firework show!
After we (sniff) finished the last of the Seabass, we waited on our rolls. I had the eel sashimi and the teppo roll, which I guess is whatever the cooks fancy.
I love eel and tend to judge a restaurant by the eel. Of course, Teppo passed the test. The "teppo roll" was good, I believe it was just a California Roll with salmon and crawfish over the top. I'm not a huge fan of the California Roll, but I guess that's what I get for ordering the special.
It was good, but not my favorite. The service was great, our waitress was very friendly and giggled a lot!
Walking up to Teppo I automatically wanted to give it 4 stars for the sole purpose it sits right next door to Public House (talk about a great way to start your night!).
The girlfriend and I stopped in for a quick bite before heading down to Lakewood B&G for a concert last week and I was pretty excited to try it out. Tei Tei is always a solid go-to on my list and I was eager to see how Teppo compared. I was not disappointed.
Maybe it's just during the week, but there was free parking behind the restaurant and we were immediately sat at the sushi bar to begin our dining adventure. Talk about sensory overload! Flames were flipping around various skewers of various meats and veggies, a thin piece of glass was the only thing separating us from a huge bowl of quail eggs and other various toppings, and the chefs were all busy chopping and plating and slicing and seasoning. . .at least when they weren't downing beers. Then there was the smell. I wasn't too hungry when we sat down, but the smells of fresh fish, grilled food and whatever was in the fryer at that given moment immediately put my hunger into overdrive.
We stuck to the sushi menu on this trip ordering a rainbow roll, Japanese snapper sashimi, a spicy tuna roll, a spider roll and the Teppo roll (which sports the following description: surprise!!!).
Our chef had the spicy tuna and Japanese snapper out in a matter of minutes and I played it cool savoring the taste even though I just wanted to stuff my face. The snapper was amazing. Very fresh and extremely tender with a little sweet aftertaste. A killer way to start a meal in my opinion. The spicy tuna was the same as it is everywhere else so I'll leave it at that.
The spider roll went straight from the fryer into the roll and into our mouths in a matter of minutes. It was still very warm and extremely crunchy. . .I've sadly gotten used to a slightly chewy pre-fried spider roll but Teppo restored my faith in humanity.
Ordering a rainbow roll has pretty much become a requirement when I go to eat sushi, and I've gotten used to the presentation: a California roll wrapped in paper thin slivers of salmon, shrimp, tuna, etc., but things escalated quite a bit. Gone are the days of tiny slivers of fish, my friends, for we have forge ahead into a new era. . .an era of large chunks of fish the size of the roll they're sitting on. Huzzah! Quick math for you:
((1 piece of a California roll + massive chunks of fresh fish and avocado heaped on top) * 8) + my stomach = 1 Happy Captain
However, the Teppo Roll stole the show. Maybe it was because the waitress refused to divulge the ingredients ahead of time despite my desperate pleas that made it more delicious, but sweet heaven what a great roll. I was able to figure out it definitely had crab (possibly Krab), shrimp and fresh jalapeno, but there were some other tricks floating around in there I couldn't quite put my finger on in the 30 seconds it took to clean the plate.
Food aside, the service was even better. My ice tea was never below half a glass and the sushi chef didn't start preparing another roll until we had a piece or two left from the previous one. None of that bring it all out so it can lose the appropriate temperature here.
I should by all counts be providing a 5 star review, but I'm holding out until I've tried the first part of Teppo's name. . .the yakitori. I got an eyeful on this trip and I don't plan on leaving my next trip without a belly full. The skewers of whole fish definitely have my name on them.
Teppo never disappoints! Went there this past Sunday night to celebrate my birthday. It's been a couple of months since our last visit. Sashimi was super fresh as always. I love their Tuna with olive oil. It only comes with six small pieces so if you are with a big group, I'd order two. Had to order the yakitori, especially the Chicken Meatballs. Finished off the dinner with their Vanilla Cheesecake with Pistachio crust and Blueberry sauce. Delish!
Oh how I wish I could afford to go to Teppo every week.
Best Yakitori place in town! Nothing can compare! Service is awesome. The interior environment is mellow and nice! Sushi is really fresh there. Everyone is friendly. But if you go there you have to get yakitori! ALL the desserts are tasty!
Teppo is far and away the best sushi restaurant I have eaten at.
Easy to find on Lower Greenville, Teppo usually offers valet parking for a nominal fee. If you're in a beater or trying to be thrifty, there is a free parking lot a little further up the street behind some retail as well as a wealth of street parking. Be warned, on a busy night you may have to drive a ways to find a spot.
The restaurant is intimate and exceptionally well appointed. It does not seat an exceptionally large amount of people but does offer an outdoor dining area when weather in Dallas permits. On weekends you will wait 15-30 minutes on average but it is well worth it.
The interior is sleek, modern and distinctly Japanese. The sushi bar is the focus of the interior and all tables are close enough to observe the action.
The food. Oh my god, the food. Despite being in the middle of the sun-blasted prairie, Teppo gets sushi that rivals what I'm used to eating in San Diego. It is always amazingly fresh, well prepared and creatively presented. I've eaten a wide variety of their offerings and have never left unsatisfied.
It does, however, come with a price and while not as high as its sister restaurant, Tei Tei, Teppo can be a bit pricey. Expect to drop a bill on two people with a few drinks and a hearty appetite. For my money, it doesn't get any better in Dallas.
If sushi is your thing, Teppo is one place you can NOT miss. Their food if fab, and even better, it's always fab. This is one place that is not hit or miss.
The dish: My partner in crime and I have tried a sampling of many items. The spicy crawfish roll and yellow tail sashimi stand out. The presentation is pristine, and it's clear they take pride in the details.
The surroundings are lovely, simple and serene. The crowd, very hip, typically. And listening to conversations around you always seems to be entertaining.
Little things: While the details in food service were great, the music was odd, almost distracting--at least to me. And when it's really hot or really cold, sitting by the door is not the place to be.
Ka-ching: Prices are moderate and well worth ever bit for these brilliant bites of deliciousness
Parking: As with anyplace on Greenville Avenue, this can be challenging. There is limited street parking, but I just went with the valet on the corner for $5 bucks. After you eat, hit a local bar for music and a drink. Then the valet is even more worth it.
The interior makes me think of a small restaurant in NYC where space is limited...This place is super small so I would only take at the most 4 ppl...
We had to wait a little over 30 min. for a table..ended up giving up and sitting @ the small sushi bar. This turned out to be pretty great as we got a front stage pass at the amazing sushi chefs' art work throughout the night.
One thing i absolutely cannot eat is anything raw...raw steak, raw sushi..blech..I've tried it before and did not particularly enjoy it. Sooo..this review is from a novice sushi eater that only eats cooked stuff.. However the ppl w/ me loved the raw stuff..so i can tell u what they thought..
We ordered a bunch of stuff:
Yuzu and Sake Cocktail: Not sure what they call it, but i saw a bunch of ppl order this and decided to give it a try. It's awesome.. i wish i could make this @ home..It's like a super tart margarita but super strong! I had two and had a good buzz going on.
Sushi-
Freshwater eel:
So yummy..i've had this many times at restaurants and this was the freshest and biggest piece of eel i've tasted
Sea Urchin:
I didn't try this as its raw, but the fiance loved it. Although he did admit it was an "acquired taste." He said it tastes very similar to an oyster..tastes like the sea.
Salad:
Tofu Salad w/ Sesame Dressing: this was on the specials menu..soooo good! it was very refreshing and light.
Rolls:
Soft Shell Crab Roll: this seemed over fried to me.. it was just alright..nothing too special
California Hand Roll: they use real snow crab and not imitation..this is a staple for me at sushi places and was prob the best i've had!
Yakitori:
They also serve skewers of meat that are grilled over charcoal. The selections we tried were okay..but the guy next to us did a better job ordering! We really want to try "Asparagus and Bacon", "Beef Tongue", and "Tomato Bacon" next time!
Chicken Gizzard
Chicken Heart
Duck
This place is pricey and trendy..typically the kind of place we avoid like the plague..but it wasn't so bad. We will definitely return one day for a date night but it won't be a regular thing...
Teppo, you are the second mistress in my sushi love triangle in Dallas. I offer up this haiku:
winter's tale unfolds
oceans collide smoke filled rooms
slowly drift away
Yutaka was my first love. It filled an aching void for good sushi when I needed it. Then I discovered Teppo and my life was enriched. While Yutaka has more of the simple sushi place feel that's typical of LA sushi joints, Teppo oozes a bit more NYC sensuality, but nothing over the top. The outdoor seating area is nice, but I really think the magic is indoors. The moment you step in, there is a tatami style seating area in the front of the restaurant. The next thing you probably notice is the delicious smells oozing from the yakitori grill followed by the sushi bar. Wait, rewind. A yakitori grill??!! Originally started as street food in Japan, yakitori has made its way to izakayas (Japanese style pub) and fine Japanese restaurants. It's basically skewered vegetables, meats, seafood that's grilled over wood chips or charcoal - a must try if you're a yakitori virgin.
We sit at the sushi bar in between the sushi and yakitori chefs. I notice wood blocks hanging on the wall with the menu items written in Japanese. Authentic. I order up my yellowtail and mackerel sushi to test the waters. I stopped breathing for a second. Damn this is good! Fish was extremely fresh. Yellowtail was buttery, right proportion of rice to fish. Awesome. Rolls were also very good. Normally, I'd dedicate more space to write about the sushi, but I can't wait to talk about the yakitori so I'm jumping ahead. The beef tongue, chicken, tomato bacon...uh...uh...you get the point - so good I lost my ability to speak when I was eating them. All the yakitori options were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Meats were smoky, but juicy. The tomato bacon was an explosion of flavor in your mouth - just watch out, it is hot.
This is a perfect spot for an intimate dinner or a small group of friends. "Valet" parking in the back is free if you're eating at Teppo so no need to make circles around Greenville looking for a spot. Also, Teppo has a pretty decent sake menu. If you're a sake neophyte, I'd recommend the Suishin. Sip, eat, enjoy!
I was taken here for a surprise birthday dinner. I loved the things that I usually love, and was a little hesitant about the things I've never tried. I am an amateur in the sushi world - I know a little but not a lot.
Teppo is tiny and the ambiance is warm and quiet. I love the raw pottery decor they use. It acheives the fine balance of being very hip while still being romantic (you can actually hear each other talk!) There's a sushi bar right next to the yakitori grill, which means that your non-sushi-loving friends can still find plenty to love here. The service is great - I think this is a great date spot.
As for the food, the sushi rolls were fantastic, as was the regular sushi. The steak yakitori was AWESOME. I prefer the green tea cake at Asian Mint, but it was still enjoyable. The only things we didn't like were really our own fault - things we weren't familiar with that took us aback. The shell of the soft-shell crab in the sushi rolls? Ew. Hot Sake... wow, not my thing. The full shrimp staring at me off the yakitori stick - eyeballs and all? Slightly intimidating.
Like I said, that's my fault, not theirs! Four stars for Teppo - I loved it.
Holy Jeseu Cresu...
After much discussion amongst family members (28 emails back and forth amongst the 6 of us) we decided to head over to Nandina. Then I read http://guidelive.com's review (which were glowing) that talked about some sort of fish jerkey. I think I'm a foodie, but still, Ewwww....
So I started suggesting Teppo (which was my dad's original pick). It looked expensive, but we decided to head in anyway. We passed the (full) patio at 6:30 and hoped they could squeeze 5 in. Yes! after a 5 minute wait or so, we were sitting at our inside table, holding hot towels and perusing the sake menu.
Drinks were ordered. Kirin lights for 1/2 the table and Etienne and I split a great bottle of sake. Our sake glasses were served in a bamboo box filled with ice. Awesome.
For appetizers ordered the bone crackers (fried fish bones) with edamame. Edamame was like edamame. The bone crackers were good but a little fishy (heck, it was crackly bones of a fish!).
We ordered a shit load of sushi. Some of the highlights were the Japanese Mackerel and the yellowtail. Holy shit. The japanese mackerel was out of this world. Melt in your mouth, yo. The salmon was really fresh. I mean, it was salmon but for some reason it was special.
The ambiance.... laid back, calming, perfect. Service was perfection. The gentle pouring of glasses... soft music, smoky yakatori smell in the air.
We ordered from the Yakatori also. We had the bacon wrapped scallops, duck, and chicken. The best were the scallops and duck. The duck was cooked well (a bit too well done?) but the scallops were special. My sister (Erin M for y'all who don't know) got the scallops and only gave you a bite if you asked :). Each serving of the Yakatori items included 2 skewers, which felt generous.
I have a feeling this is the first of many many trips for me to Teppo.
Awesome bathrooms too :)
This is my go to spot for some good sushi. The sashimi is excellent and the skewers are a must have.
I love the yakitori that Teppo has!! Everything is great! My favorite is the meatballs that you dip in the raw quail egg. So good! I'll admit that in the past I didn't think their sushi was all that. On this visit I did try the spicy tuna roll, and it was great. Considering the amount of food we ordered, we walked away with a good price; $48 for two people including one large hot sake, and one Kirin Ichiban. Granted there are pricier items on the menu, so it would be easy to get carried away. And totally unrelated to the food experience: they have heated toilet seats! Bonus! : )
After trying multiple sushi places in Dallas in a variety of price ranges, Teppo's is really the only place we go for sushi. Sure, you can get it slightly cheaper at the Sushi Zushi or a few other places but the quality of Teppo's food is consistent and unmatched.
We always sit at the bar, more entertaining and usually a shorter wait. We rarely get their hot dishes--we stick to nigiri, rolls, and yakitori. Their yellowtail (tuna), sake (salmon), escolar (white tuna), and spanish mackerel are always on our list. The rainbow and soft shell crab rolls are great (as is the soft shell crab salad), and I've liked most of the Teppo "surprise" rolls that we've ordered...the only ones I haven't liked are the ones with mayo in them, and that's just personal preference for me.
The yakitori is all good that we've tried (all the chicken/beef/duck varieties) but our favorite to get (usually only available in the summertime) is the proscuitto wrapped giant figs. These things seriously are huge! They're really delicious--I only wish I could find them somewhere to try and make them myself.
For dessert, we've had the black sesame ice cream, and it's delicious.
Completely unexpected.
Few years ago I was in Dallas for a job interview, needed something for dinner and walked into Teppo by accident. (I think the GPS nav on the rental car suggested the place.)
I honestly think it was the best yakitori I've had in the U.S. And I've been hitting a bunch of yakitori joints in NYC and LA. Incredibly, in Dallas of all places, too. I wonder if most of the patrons here even know what they could order here, and how good they are.
Even though the atmosphere is rather trendy, they're doing it right with hot charcoal grills, giant vents and fresh ingredients. Oh, and good condiments to go with them too.
And strangely enough, I saw the sushi they were serving people and I had to try few pieces too. And they were actually good too. Totally goes against my personal convention, of doing one thing and doing it well.
So all and all, a very strange joint. But if I'm ever back in Dallas, I have to hit this joint again.
Excellent yakitori - hands down. Love the tomato wrapped in bacon, inoki with bacon, and okra. Love it!!!! Chicken was juicy (not at all dry). The sushi is okay - good but not mind blowing.
Service is excellent. I would highly recommend this place.
Best sushi in Dallas. Are there others that might be as good? Yes. But none better.
Eat at the sushi bar. Ask the sushi chef what he recommends that night. Eat that. Ask for the Teppo roll. Never been disappointed.
What's double great about the place is the Yakitori. Wife, husband or dinner date not like sushi, no problem. The Yakitori is so good and interesting that the significant other won't feel left out.
Photos: http://gourmettravel.b...
Unlike other yakitori places I've been to, Teppo in Dallas has that "hip bar" ambiance - dim lighting, modern furnitures, hip music, and well-dressed Dallas personas. But yakitori? Hip? With the smoke (and smoky sell) from the grill? You would still come out of the place with that smell on your clothes. To me it seems an odd concept, but the place was busy so I guess people like it. And the food is supposed to be good.
We did not have reservations, so we had to wait for a table. They told us 10-15 minutes, but the wait was in fact longer than that, since the table that was to be ours was being occupied by some people celebrating a birthday and they chatted for quite some time. Teppo also has a sister bar/lounge next door (Moosh) and some customers are waiting for a table there and the maitre'd keeps going back and forth fetching customers, making the whole thing takes even longer. I should have waited at the bar also ...
But we finally got a table and placed our order.
The quail eggs were okay, but nothing special. They were also on the small side compared to other quail eggs I've had at other yakitori places.
We also ordered some sushi for good measure. Omega-3s and all that. The sushi was fine, nothing special. Definitely cannot be compared to LA sushi.
The beef tongue was rather disappointing. I only remember beef tongue the way my mom would cook it at home: very tender and juicy. The beef tongue here was very tough, and tastes just like regular beef meat. I refuse to believe it was tongue at all.
The scallops on the other hand, were great. Big, plump and juicy with flavorness of the bacon that's wrapped around it.
The dark meat yakitori, was amazing. It was one of the juiciest and tender chicken meat I've ever had.
The chicken meatballs were also yummy, and the yolk dipping was a first for me and was a pleasant surprise. It complements the garlic meat ball flavor very well.
The duck breast filet was excellent. Tender, tasty, and cooked just right. Too bad we were full at this point and couldn't enjoy it as much. It was definitely one of my favorites for the night!
For desserts we ordered the flan, the tofu ice cream, and the chestnut panna cotta. The tofu ice cream was fine, but a bit icy for my taste, not creamy enough. The chestnut panna cotta was ... weird. I did not like it very much. Strange milky taste, but not very sweet. The flan was the best dessert we had, IMO.
I went in for sushi...little did I know how good it would smell. I was lured by the smell of yakitori and it hit me like rock. I had to try some. Actually I've been in there before and always got the rolls. This time I branched out and tried the chicken and chicken meatball yakitori. It was really good.
The rolls were good too. They don't have a lot of froo froo rolls that are popping up all over town, their selection is more traditional. But the ones they have are dead on.
Beware, if you sit near the grill...you will smell like the grill. The place is so small that you run the risk of smelling like grill no matter where you sit. I smelled like grilled "stuff" for the rest of the night--not necessarily a bad thing in my opinion...but FYI.
I do wish the place were a little bigger. Maybe someday they will turn Moosh into a part of Teppo so they have more seating. But I suppose bar patrons do not wish to smell like grill.
Either way, solid rolls. I suggest the rainbow. Great yakitori. I will come back soon to try the toro and the sea bass that everyone else has raved about.
I will just say first that until I'd visited Teppo, I'd never been more blown away by a sushi bar's presentation. Pops and I came here on a whim because things came up on the night we were going to take my sis to eat Indian food for her birthday [which we, being fatties, still totally did even after our first dinner], and neither he nor I could remember where The Blue Fish was. So we ended up at Teppo when we'd driven by a couple times and I said I had read good things about it. Good thing we did!
Srsly. This place had a little ceramic bowl, or tray, or SOMETHING for every single possible way you could need. And they have a little rock to keep your chopsticks from touching the table. I mean WHAT IS THAT haha. We got to sit right in front of the chefs, and it was nifty being able to see the one on the far left using the blowtorch to crisp up our yakitori, fresh off the grill, and the two directly in front of us slicing and rolling our sushi.
We ordered the chicken skewer and steak skewer; both were meaty and mmmcarcinogenic delicious. It almost felt like we couldn't come to Teppo Yakitori and NOT order Teppo's yakitori. The little potato salad ball that came with the entree was tasty too -- sweet and creamy and a good way to prepare for the saltiness of what's to come. As far as sushi, we got the Japanese Snapper Nigiri [the 2pc ones which are basically just rice, wasabi and fish on top], the Spicy Tuna Roll, and Crunchy Crab Roll [or something like that]. All of them were really good!
Service was great: very attentive, albeit a little aloof. I think at one point, me and pops were in the middle of a conversation, and it wasn't until later that I registered that out of the corner of my eye, I had seen our waiter come by and tip about an inch more of dad's Sapporo Reserve from its amber bottle into the glass sipper that dad was drinking it from. Wow. Little ninja!
If you haven't tried Teppo, I highly recommend it. If this is Tei Tei's "casual sister restaurant", then I can't wait to try the older brother restaurant -- and maybe one day, its loose, cougar of an older sister, Moosh Bar.
First and foremost: come here for the yakitori and only the yakitori.
I'm a sushi fanatic and very picky about what I eat, and this place just isn't to my standard for sushi and certainly not for sashimi.
With that being said, it's sad that the menu shrank due to the recession. Some of my favorites would include the organ meats, quail eggs and the chicken meatballs with an uncooked quail egg garnish.
One of my favorite items not on the menu anymore was the udon dish. They used a quality Japanese brand of udon that isn't as thick as you see at most places, and it's perfectly steams and garnished with fresh herbs. You had a choice of a hot or cold dipping cause and I naturally favored the hot one.
Anyways, enjoy your yakitori and leave with a smile on your face!
*Remember the mustard is spicy, so use very little or skip it all together if you can't tolerate heat rather than doing what I do and smearing it on.
I have to say that I am honestly mystified about the consistently high rating that this place has received. I've eaten here on two occasion and have resolved to never again waste my time, money, or appetite on this consistently mediocre restaurant. I've tried the sushi which in all fairness, is the only standout part of the meals that I've had here. The fish was fresh and delicious. The part that really lacked was the Americanized sushi dishes that I've tried here as well as the equally lackluster Yakitori. The worst dining experiences of my recent memory were both here. The first offense was the tuna carpaccio which came served slathered in mayonnaise (?).....awful. One of the most unappetizing things I have ever eaten. The second offense was the dark meat chicken yakitori which came to me served bloody (!) in the middle....awful and dangerous. When I pointed out the bloody chicken, my waitress apologized a little and took it to the back. However, when my check came, she had the audacity to try and charge me for it. I did pay for it but told the manager that I would never eat here again.
I really love sushi but it is hard to find a consistently good location for it in Dallas. I read the reviews for Teppo and decided to give it a try. We went on Saturday night right around 945, so it was pretty calm on greenville, valet parked because I hate driving around looking. We walked in and immediately i realized my favorite part would be the sliding door mainly bc my girlfriend tried to push on it first, so funny. We wanted to sit on the patio so we waited about twenty minutes but what was awesome was the hostess took our phone number and said she would call us when it was ready. So we went to suede to drink till then
Once seated we enjoyed one of the best miso soups i have had. The tuna sashimi was excellent. We had three different rolls. Normally I am not a huge fan of the spicy tuna but this one was great. I always get a rainbow roll everywhere we go just to see the quality, this one was perfect all the sushi on top was great. We also tried the Shrimp tempura nothing outstanding but it was great too. I didnt try any sake but the large party inside looked like they were enjoying theirs. I would definitely take a sushi connoisseur here. one of the best in Dallas.
This is absolutely my favorite restaurant in Dallas. We eat here at least two times a month if not more. This is not the place to go if your idea of sushi is really large rolls so packed full of fish and sauces that you aren't sure what you are eating. This is the place if you are a fan of fresh fish and amazing specials (chawanmushi, marinated tuna, etc...)
I have been frequenting Teppo for years. I first tried it in 2005 when I was in culinary school. This is one of the few sushi restaurants in all of the Metroplex that stood out and continues to shine in an over circulated market. There are only two places I frequent for sushi: Teppo and Yutaka(Oishi is a great sushi spot for lunch I will say though). I am not dissing the food quality of the other places I have tried in Dallas + surrounding areas. I simply wouldn't give any other sushi place a 5(that I have tried at least). Nobu is too expensive and impersonal. Tei Tei Robatta I feel has lost a lot of luster and it is a bit cliquey for my expectations. Mr Sushi is too far away, as is Sushi Sake.
Anyways, back to Teppo. The sake list is formidable and there is an adequate price range for those that don't want to splurge. For those that like variety there are 4 menus: Sushi, Specials, Yakitori, Cold/Hot (5 if you want to count the sake menu) I have never had a bad piece of fish, raw or cooked, from this spot(baby yellowtail, mackeral, snapper, toro etc always very fresh). The rolls are also excellent, one can expect perfection from a simple veggie roll or even a fried roll. The raw fish I think is too good to eat in rolls unless you are very particular about how you enjoy it.
The specials menu provides the diner with exposure to a number of ephemeral delicacies which are often changing if not seasonal. Specials in recent months include: grilled Alaskan King Crab, Kumamoto Oyster on the half shell, Monkfish Pate, a deconstructed California roll, japanese snapper sashimi(in a vinegar sauce), gobo root soup, wonderful carpaccios/tartares cut from various fish. I could go on about the specials, I always enjoy trying new items that pop up upon returning here. The Yakitori menu features a lot of items I feel I have to order every time... the eggplant kushiyagi is some of the most exquisitely cooked eggplant in the city. I love eggplant but usually can't rely on restaurants to get it right. This place does. The sirloin, also amazing. The trio of okra, shitake, and squash is fantastic. If you really want to spoil yourself(nutritionally and economically) then get the scallops wrapped in bacon. The grilled rice ball with miso from the hot menu is also an affordable treat.
The servers are also professional and attentive even when it is busy. This is my first review on Yelp so I hope some people find it helpful. I imagine it is too long for most. I thought I would start by reviewing a restaurant that I can't help myself from frequenting despite the wealth of restaurants that we as Dallas diners have to choose from.
Yep, the sushi was good, but the marinated grilled sea bass was easily the most popular thing at our table. So popular, in fact, that we ordered a second plate of it for our enjoyment.
The sushi was fresh and tasty, if not just a bit more expensive that it probably should have been. I liked everything I tasted, save for the sea urchin, which is very obviously not my cup of tea.
Our service was good to the point of being annoying. I appreciate an attentive waitress, but coming by the table every 5 seconds was a bit much, especially since the place was virtually empty (it was late night).
My biggest regret was not reading the reviews here before I went. If I had, I would have known to try the yakitori. I suppose I'll have to plan a second visit...
Teppo has a cool appearance about it. The shaded patio is a nice welcome before entering the restaurant. The restaurant is simple and clean. The hostess are kind, and looking around you know this sushi bar is the real thing. After taking in all the ambiance and the wait staff then you feel it...this place was uncomfortably hot. You could see it on everyones face, sweat. Then you begin to question the idea of ordering raw fish in such a hot enviornment. Ordering a glass of white wine a piece, with the idea of its cooling qualities was shot because the wine was warm as well. Water it is.
The wait staff were excellent. Our waitress was kind, patient, attentive and very helpful with explaining specialty items. We were served a small bite of cold mashed red potatoes before dinner. They were good, but strange coming from a rice eating culture. I'm still scratching my head on that one. We settled on some rolls and roasted seabass. The seabass was superb; lightly browned, sweet and tender, perfectly cooked. This was some of the best we have had. Surprisingly the rolls were decent at best. The cooked rolls were abnormally spicy and the raw rolls had warm meat inside; maybe because of the temperature of the restaurant. Actually there was hardly any meat in the raw fish rolls, but loads of rice. We're talking 80% rice in the rolls. However, the food tasted good, but towards the end of the night my fiancee and I began having stomach pains for hours. This is all unfortunate because I've heard some good things about Teppo and it being the sister restaurant of Tei Tei anyone would have high expectations. I didn't see any value in this place at all and will not be returning.
4 stars for great service, satisfying yakitori skewers, an outstanding drink menu, an amazing outdoor dining experience, and being located in a fantastic neighborhood.
i've had better sushi rolls elsewhere - theirs didn't impress me much.
yakitori bar experience in texas: double the price of that in california!
a pair of yakitori skewers at teppo: $4.00
a pair of yakitori skewers at my favorite place in california: $1.50-2.00
damn.
Teppo is the less popular younger cheaper Sister to Tei Tei. But, sometimes I prefer the younger Sis because she is less crowded, the food is almost as good with better service and she serves Yakitori..
I go here for the Yakitori because it is good and cheap and has a great oak flavor and comes with a delicious spicy soy mustard sauce. I have not tried the more exotic organ meats but; I can highly recommend the dark meat chicken, sirloin and shrimp.
As far as the sushi goes the only item I remember was a ginormous roll that someone dared me to get the whole roll in my mouth. It was 3 x's the usual circumfrance of a regular roll and I have no recolection of what it tasted like I just know it was huge....
If you can not find street parking there is a lot in the back..
OMG. OMG. OMG. I was speechless after my first bite. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect, but a friend of mine and I checked out this joint last night and we were surprised in many, many ways. First, the restaurant is actually smaller than it looks. Maybe 5-8 tables and seating around the sushi bar. We had about a five minute wait for a table since we went relatively early but it started hoppin' (even on a Sunday night) by 7-7:30 p.m. First, the coolest thing about this very modern Asian restaurant was the wooden door that slides instead of being pushed or pulled. I know, I'm easily amused, but still. Short of going to a grocery store, have you ever been to a restaurant with a sliding door? I think not.
We were seated shortly after our arrival and given some nice, hot, moist towels to clean our hands with. It wasn't especially cold last night, but it was still nice to feel something warm on my hands. I know my friend also enjoyed the experience. I ordered the iced tea, which was very tasty, and my friend ordered the hot green tea. It tasted a little odd to me but I'm an Southern iced-tea oriented kind of girl.
Our waitress brought an assortment of menus to our table, including a disposable one you write on to order your sushi, sashimi or other items. For starters, we ordered some edamame. For $4, you really don't get that much for two people. It would have been plenty for one, but if you're planning on sharing, order two. For our entrees, we ordered:
1 yellowtail sashimi - this was WAY too much like seafood (yeah, I know I'm weird with my hang-ups) for me so I didn't try them.
1 big roll - this was VERY, very tasty. The roll was huge though and much as I am ashamed of myself, I admit that I had to tear the roll in half and eat it with my fingers because it was just too big. I mean, I know I have a big mouth and all but this was a bit much.
1 tempura roll - oh good lord, I almost fell over and died happy
1 Louisiana roll - same as above
1 spicy tuna roll - tasty though my point of comparison is pretty limited
1 cucumber roll - run of the mill, but well done :)
All in all, a fantastic flavor experience that I would HIGHLY recommend to any sushi lover. This place is a little on the spendy side, but it was worth every single penny. Go, order, eat, and be merry!
The best sushi on Greenville! The sashimi is fantastic--the Toro once made me cry! I will point out that the selection of rolls is not big. If you are in the mood for quality of fish not rolls draped in sauce, then this place is a great choice. Of course we have been upset a few times on Mondays---I think that seafood deliveries in Dallas are normally Friday and Wednesdays? Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
We do always get the "Chef's choice roll"...a fun surprise. Oh they use real wasabi root, great stuff but I would order extra if you like to clear the sinuses like I do.
get the omakase.. 65 bucks for a ton of delicious food.. if you come with a group.. order some yakitori and sushi/sashimi.. and share the omakase.. i've been to many places for omakase.. and this is one hell of a value..
Super cool place with surprisingly authentic Japanese food. This hip and trendy restaurant has both a sushi bar and a yakitori bar. The menu is seafood slanted and has dishes such as quail egg, chicken meatballs. The daily special menu is always worth a look. This isn't a place to go if you want a big hearty meal but rather a place to go to eat a little of everything while hanging out with friends and watching the scene.
Dallas, TX
Category: Japanese
Dallas, TX
Category: Sushi Bars
Dallas, TX
Category: Sushi Bars
Dallas, TX
Category: Asian Fusion
Dallas, TX
Category: Sushi Bars
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
Where I would eat everyday, if I could afford the…
My favorite places to eat in Dallas in various…
I love sushi, but sushi doesn't always love me. To…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
