We arrived around dinnertime (6-7PM) for a party of 2. It was very busy, but we were able to be seated immediately. The atmosphere is very upscale with a business casual vibe. No need to wear a fancy dress or suit and tie, but be aware that most people were wearing blouses, button-ups, and a nicer outfit in general. Thankfully, we were dressed appropriately. The restaurant is very dimly lit. If you have vision problems, you'll probably experience some difficulty navigating around the restaurant as well as the table itself. It seems as though some tables have a light fixture above them. Unfortunately, we were seated at a 2-seater table that did not have any light directly above us and we instead were relying on the ambient light to see what we were eating.
If you're coming to Teikoku with a small party, you may get lucky with seating. If you have a party of 4+, I would recommend putting in a reservation. We were quite surprised how busy the restaurant was.
The restaurant has a parking lot with a few parallel parking spots by the front. There is also additional parking behind the building, so if you can't find a spot right when you get into the lot, keep driving around back.
We ordered the Surf and Turf Roll to start. It comes with 10 pieces. It has a very soft texture despite the fried lobster in the center of the roll. You can hardly taste the fried lobster at all, actually. The first piece of this roll was delicious, but I found that the more I ate the roll, the more I became bored of the taste. I think the lobster didn't have much taste, which attributed to this. The thin slice of Kobe beef on top was good, and there was some sort of cream cheese sauce, which added a kick of flavor also. Overall, this roll was good to try for our first visit, but I probably would not order it again.
For my main entree, I ordered the Slow Braised Short Ribs. The short rib was moist and tasteful on the outside but was a bit dry as you got towards the center of the meat. The mashed potato that came with the dish was delicious. It was very smooth and buttery. I probably would have opted for a whole side of it if it was available. The spinach that came with the dish was also quite good. I would definitely recommend giving this dish a try because it was quite good overall.
Overall, I would definitely recommend trying out Teikoku if you're looking for a more upscale, Asian-American cuisine. Just be wary that it is a little fancier, so the prices of the dishes will reflect that, but everything tastes good so it'll be worth it regardless.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Chris is a wonderful server. I very much enjoy my visits here. All the food and drinks are fabulous. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Its a very lovely spot. Will never go anywhere else for sushi. So divine.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
4.5/5 Lovely place, but always full and definitely need a reservation.
Thai crispy pork belly - flavorful, crispy pork belly with a Birds Eye chili paste and paired really well.
Lobster Fondue - shrimp, lobster and veggies deep fried with tempura batter. Served with a mild, really milky cheese sauce. Would’ve expected a lot more lobster from this dish but only 2 of the skewers we it. Sauce could’ve been a bit thicker.
Duck teriyaki - perfectly cooked duck paired with mushrooms and spinach. Slightly sweet and tangy and cuts through the duck perfectly.
Thai basil lamb - perfectly cooked lamb chops with served with a silky mash. They offer spice level 1-5 and we picked level 5. Definitely has a kick, but isnt “blow your face off” spicy. Loved the dish!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Thai Basil Lamb Chops
Parking: There is a free parking lot.
Atmosphere: I was genuinely surprised (in a good way) by this restaurant. I was expecting this restaurant to be empty being that most asian-fusion places in my experience are and being that this is located in the middle of nowhere off the highway. I was so wrong. This place was lively, packed and gave upscale vibes. I was worried we would not be able to get seating since we didnt make reservations (Highly recommend to rsvp).
Service: Service was relatively fast. Server was nice and attentive. Came in to check on us and frequently refilled water and removed finished dishes. We sat at a table for two and server made sure to pace the rate at which our food came out to avoid overloading the table. Food was served chronologically.
Food:
Peking duck - This was a nice surprise. I was not expecting to see this on their menu. The duck tastes the same as the ones in authentic chinese restaurants. One difference is that the duck skin is crispy. This is also priced fairly. I definitely recommend this as a starter.
Surf & Turf Signature Roll - The “surf” portion was kind of light in taste however it was a good balance for the “turf” portion. I didn’t like that there was something that tasted similar to cream cheese in this roll. Overall a good roll.
Halibut - This was my first time eating Halibut so I dont have a good comparison. The Halibut was cooked nicely and the greens/mushrooms/creamy sauce complemented nicely. Would also recommend.
Verdict: I definitely recommend this place. Would come here more often if it wasnt on the pricier side.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Looking for a place for a fancy date night? Impress your loved one with Teikoku. Fantastic service, sushi, and entrees. Their varied and great tasting menu has something for everyone.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
