Located at the ground floor of Tropicana City Mall right opposite the escalator coming up from Carrefour, Sushi Tei is one of those places I have noticed for quite but somehow haven’t visited despite the frequency I find myself at this place since it’s opening.
Well I finally went there last week with Kerol since we decided to dine at TCM and Cheesie suggested she could join us and there’s “this pretty nice Japananese place” we could go. It turned out to be just the place I had wanted to try for quite a while.
Sushi Tei is rather nicely decorated, and with illustrated menu
The concept of Sushi Tei is pretty similar to one of my favorite belt sushi chains – Zanmai. A conveyor belt with the most common sushi dishes going around, but also spot a pretty extension menu for other dishes from sashimi, rice bowls, hand rolls, to udon and even curry rice and more.
Other than mid to lower end ingredients that are typically associated with conveyor belt sushi chains, Sushi Tei offers some of the stuff you find at classy Japanese restaurants, including umi (sea urchin) and toro (tuna belly).
Salmon Avocado Yukke, hand rolls, Hotate Wafu Carpaccio
We ordered quite a number of dishes, and they were all quite delicious, with the exception of the hand rolls (RM 4.80 and RM 3.80, which were just ordinary according to Kerol).
I particularly love the Hotate Wafu Carpaccio (RM 18.80), four good size scallops paired with seared tuna soaked in Japanese style soy based vinaigrette and topped with alfalfa sprouts and a hint of ebiko. The sweetness of scallops with the slight sourish, salty taste of the sauce and the different texture and freshness from the sprouts were just heavenly. I highly recommend it.
The Salmon Avocado Yukke (RM 12.80) too is another dish typically not associated with these type of restaurants. A generous serving of diced salmon with avocado and a raw quail egg on top that goes surprisingly well with the Japanese garlic peanut sauce that is sometimes served with salad.
Irodori Chirashi don, Sansai Udon, salmon sashimi, Inari sushi
While Kerol ordered the normal Chirashi Don (RM 11.80) to lace her stomach, I asked for the Irodiri Chirashi (RM 30.00), a higher end version of the same raw seafood on sushi rice dish. The difference is the latter came with two amaebi (sweet shrimp), octopus, and even toro (tuna belly) that was so delicious. This is in addition to salmon, squid, and other sashimi slices in there. In my opinion it was well worth the extra I had to pay.
Cheesie got the Sansai Udon (RM 13.80) which she enjoyed, and a plate of inari sushi (RM 1.60) for good measure too. We also tried the Salmon Sashimi (RM 9.80) that were pretty fresh and generous in serving despite the attractive pricing.
tuna belly, scallop, KY, Cheesie, and Kerol
Overall, we had a very good dinner at Sushi Tei. It was very decent Japanese food without all the bells and whistles of a full blown “proper” Japanese restaurant. Total bill came to about RM 40 per person with the 10% service charge added in, it was well worth it.
I think Sushi Tei will now be my favorite conveyor belt sushi places, replacing Zanmai as the former is just too crowded at almost any day during dinner time.
Address:
Sushi Tei
Lot G-16, Ground Floor
Tropicana City Mall
3, Jalan SS20/27
47400 Petaling Jaya
GPS: 3.130757,101.626421
Tel:03-7728 4299
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By Huai Bin on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
The scallops with salmon looks good and that raw quail egg sounds different too! Tropicana, not too far either, and the prices are comparable to other chains. =D
By Simon Seow on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
OMG. You make me hungry lah. I think Sushi Tei is from Singapore if not mistaken. Avocado is my favourite, anything with avocado am sure will order. 2 months salary coming out this month end lol, Sushi Tei here I come.
By vvens on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
told you its a good one already! OMG. i’m hungry now
By jean` on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
awesome! finally got a branch in KL! <3
By JD on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
TCM is slowly growing as a nice mall to visit. I have to agree, looking at the crowd at Sushi Zanmai is enough to make me avoid the place. Hmm…wait till my wife gave birth, then we can continue our raw food adventure.
By KY on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
Huai Bin,
Yah, very decent place, a must try
Simon Seow,
Wah u gonna spend 2 month’s salary on sushi tei? LoL
vvens,
Hehe ya you’re right!
jean’,
Yesss!
JD,
Yaaa first thing’s first
By Tey Cindy on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
malaslah nak layan u KY~ tak ajak gii Tei Tei; tapi asyik mentioooonnnn jer ya! >.<
By KY on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
Tey Cindy,
Hari itu pun bukan plan punya, kita pergi lain kali k!
By Yoke May on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
Hey KY,
Your map drawing skills has improved! haha.
By eiling on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
This is the franchise from Singapore. But they say the Singapore one is better. Dunno cos haven’t try it out yet. Are you going to treat me?!!
By KY on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
Yoke May,
Hahah thank you very much
eiling,
oOo treat? You’re the rich one!
By sotong on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
But I still like ZanMai sushi more than this…
By KY on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
sotong,
Hahah I guess we differ!
By foodcrazee on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
now i gian japanese cuisine . . .diu!
By taufulou on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
you guys really eat alot~
By Enoch on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
haha finally you tried it, after my continuous pestering
too bad you didn’t get the promo special thing, it’s called Oo Funato or something, 12 slices of assorted salmon sashimi for RM17.80, unbeatable deal, especially with the slices big, thick and juicy
why queue for over an hour for zanmai, which is so-so, when you can go for this? :p
By KY on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
foodcrazee,
Just embrace it only!
taufulou,
Hahah not a lot laaa, 3 people maa.
Enoch,
Hahhaha oh well, too many things, limited stomach space, will go again!
By saimatkong on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
For sure gonna try this out man… Always passby but don’t dare to try scare the price expensive.
By KY on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
saimatkong,
But it’s not expensive! :d
By saimatkong on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
Yeah.. That’s y going to try it out since u the pro recommended =)
By KY on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
Hahaha make it happen! And I’m no pro laa
By J2Kfm on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
even the menu layout and pics resemble Sushi Zanmai’s.
pricing wise as well.
By KY on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
J2Kfm,
Yah that’s true, very similar, but I think Sushi Tei’s menu is even more extensive.
By izzat aziz on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
it look yummy in photo, and to think about I couldn’t eat more after one bite, i guess sushi not for my stomach.
By Jonathan on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
Yeah great place! Was there yesterday… it was almost empty cause that time was about 3.30pm
But during the weekends, finding a place to sit is a tough job lol
By Leo on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
Sushi Tei is also a place that I have not gone to despite going to Tropicana Mall so many times… hahaha!! High 5… but now you have gone. perhaps I should go as well
By KY on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
izzat aziz,
Hahah too bad!
Jonathan,
Awesome!
Leo,
Hahha make it happen
By lb on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
did you guys go dutch? *K-poh much*…just ignore if you don’t feel like answering ^^
By Cheesie on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
why my arm so fat FML.
By KY on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
lb,
Hahah yah we dutch.
Cheesie,
You call that fat? Cis!
By onefourever on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply
how about the ichiban boshi at pavilion?They serve reasonable price for conveyor belt..
By KY on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply
onefourever,
Haven’t tried that one.