Sushi Tei — Tiong Bahru Plaza
What's Special
About Sushi Tei Tiong Bahru
Level 3, escalator from MRT. Open kitchen design. Tables for small groups and families. Comfortable mid-range positioning between Sushiro (budget) and Kyoten (premium).
370+ dishes. Seasonal menus rotate with Hokkaido Fair (current). Kagoshima Wagyu is the returning star. Fresh sashimi praised consistently in reviews.
Fresh sashimi consistently praised. Chawanmushi is a must-order. Service gets individual staff named in reviews. More expensive than Sushiro but justified by cooking variety and seasonal menus.
Recommended For
Menu Highlights
Before 10% SC + 9% GST.
Sashimi & Sushi
| ★ Salmon Sashimi | S$8.80 |
| Sashimi Moriawase | S$18.80 |
| ★ Aburi Salmon Roll | S$12.80 |
| Kagoshima Wagyu Nigiri | S$15.80 |
| Chutoro | S$8.80 |
Donburi
| ★ Bara Chirashi Don | S$18.80 |
| Salmon Ikura Don | S$16.80 |
| Unagi Don | S$19.80 |
Hot Dishes
| Gyomei Nabe | S$25.80 |
| Salmon Teppanyaki | S$16.80 |
| ★ Chawanmushi | S$5.80 |
Budget Guide
🍱 Solo Lunch
- Donburi + chawanmushi
- Before SC + GST
🍣 Standard
- Sashimi + main + side + drink
- Try seasonal items
🎉 Group Feast
- Full sharing spread
- Reserve via Chope
Practical Info
Dietary Info
No pork/lard but not halal certified. Pepper Lunch Express + Maki-San at TBP are halal.
Editor's Note
Comfortable middle ground. Below: Sushiro (budget). Above: Kyoten (premium). Sushi Tei's superpower: 370 dishes, everyone gets what they want at one table. Fresh sashimi. Must-order chawanmushi.
Your Experience
Arrive
Level 3 TBP. Chope reservation recommended for dinner. Weekday lunch usually walk-in. Weekend dinner: 15-30 min wait without booking.
Study Menu
370+ items — start with seasonal specials. For groups: shared sashimi platter + individual mains + table nabemono. Staff recommend what's freshest.
Dine
Open kitchen show. Food in 10-15 min. Conveyor belt sushi or order fresh from menu. Chawanmushi must be piping hot. Pair with beer/sake/tea.
After
Chateraise L1 for Japanese dessert. Sushiro L2 for quick sushi. Exit to Yong Siak Street for Tiong Bahru heritage + Kyoten omakase.
Japanese Food Culture: Seasonal Menus
Shun (旬) = ingredients at peak season. Fish change with water temperatures. Sushi Tei's seasonal menus honour this Japanese principle — nature decides the best menu, not the chef.
Compare Japanese at TBP
| Restaurant | Type | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Tei | Full Japanese | S$25–45 | Groups & families |
| Sushiro | Conveyor sushi | S$15–25 | Budget, solo, quick |
| Ramen Hitoyoshi | Ramen | S$14–20 | Ramen craving |
| Tonkatsu Ma Maison | Tonkatsu | S$18–28 | Katsu lovers |
| Kyoten (Yong Siak St) | Omakase | S$60–200+ | Special occasion |
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