This architecture of this restaurant is truly great! Weird thing to ask of people but when you go there...check out the bathrooms. They are something else! Anyhoo, this food is always good. The sushi is far better here than at Fuji, which I was pretty glad to see. The tokyo roll & dynamite are both delicious! Service is a bit slow and the wait staff isn't always the greatest.
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Aileen M.
Love coming here for happy hour!! great crab cakes, korean tacos, dumplings, avocado rolls... yumm!! they also have shiner bock under their domestic happy hour price!! :) delicious fusion food!!
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Rebecca F.
Te Kei's is wicked awesome. I don't know why anyone would ever go to PF Changs when Te Kei's is so close. (PF Changs smells funny.) The hot & sour soup is incredible. The sushi is really good. I love all the different chicken dishes. They taste........sophisticated somehow. Not too saucy, not too dry. The spring rolls are so so good. The sauce that comes with them is unbelievably tasty! The service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is cool. The wait is usually short, but as with most places I like, the bar area is big enough to accommodate a drink or two while waiting. Also, according to a bartender, local legend has it that Te Kei's is a great place to have an affair. The booths are a perfect height for canoodling with your off-limits loved one. Te Kei's is definitely the best asian food in the Cherry St. / Utica Square / Brookside / Downtown area. That combined with cool ambiance and a wide variety of libations makes this a go-to for lunch or dinner as often as possible.
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James G.
In the past two months this has become my favorite restaurant. I really like spicy asian food and this is one of the best places in Tulsa that offer those items. Every time the wife and I have been here the service has been very good and the food was even better. One other thing that my wife pointed out was that the stalls in the bathrooms each have a sink in them. What a wonderful idea! They also have a wonderful curry that is not on the menu.
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Kiah L.
Good food, decent price, nice variety. Sushi is a little expensive though. I tried the duck...delicioso!
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Krista C.
Ok- so I used to drive from South Tulsa to Cherry Street/Utica to eat at Te Kei's when it was new several years ago. Now that we live in midtown, the place seems to have gone down hill. It really does make me sad because the food is delicious. The past three times my husband and I have gone in, we have had horrible service. First of all, there are typically very few people other than us in the restaurant, so you would think the waiter could focus solely on us. However, it seems like we get ignored for several minutes at a time before we even get to place a drink order/get waters. Secondly, we always seem to wait forever for our food. Lastly, we have received the wrong order the last two times we've gone. I know these are all negatives, but there are certainly some positives... 1. they have awesome sushi 2. 1/2 price appetizers 4-6 (the pot stickers are AMAZING) 3.yummy desserts and drinks. We definitely will return- but I think we will start getting orders to go instead of taking our chances on the service improving!
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Abigail S.
Good food, excellent service, and a cool, slightly unusual ambience. The bar crowd is generally a lot older than I'd like, but they do have great happy hour specials and their specialty drinks are tasty. Also, there's a surprisingly good selection of wine to complement the food. The sushi is only so-so but the other cuisine is generally good. Try the potstickers and the crab cakes for sure.
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Jen B.
It's fine. Not great. Not terrible. Just fine. The happy hour specials are pretty good but basically it's fairly bland Midwestern Asian food. Several people have said the bathrooms were cool. I guess they look cool but they weren't that clean when I went in them. Also, I second the posters who note the frazzled/subpar service.
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Charles R.
I like Te Kei's a lot. The decor is unique and unusual, the food is fine and not threatening to midwestern palates, and I agree that waiting in line at Chang's seems pointless with Te Kei's right down the street. Sushi is usually ok, although I have had some fish that should have been thrown out the day before; all the appetizers are good, my personal faves are potstickers and coconut chicken. I would say that service has been somewhat uneven the last couple of times we have been there; they seemed both times to be short on wait help and the waitresses were out of breath and flustered.
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Carrie O.
Te Kei's is a great Asian restaurant in Tulsa that I used to frequent with friends when I went to TU. We always went here before socials, but also just for a good meal. It's like a nice pair of jeans: can be dressed up or down easily. The atmosphere is really chill & the food is excellent. It's been awhile since I've eaten there so I can't comment on any dishes in particular, but I do remember that I've never been disappointed. I'd recommend this as a great option for dining in Tulsa! It's WAY better than PF Changs as a lot of people have said.
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Spencer K.
So my wife purchased a Groupon so we could tryTeKei's out. One evening she is working late and asks me to run by with the groupon and pick up dinner. The to go counter was closed and had a sign directing me to the bar. No prob. I order a drink and our food to go, Dan Dan Noodles and lettuce wraps. Pretty simple, I thought but after 20 long minutes, the bartender comes out with part of the order on a plate. I reminded her it was "ToGo". She said she forgot, no problem and disappeared to the back again. She returned after 10 more minutes, but had NO FOOD. She proclaims, " your groupon says it must be DINE IN!" with her hands on her hips. I paused for a moment to maintain my composure. I replied, "ok...bring my food on a plate and a to go box, please". Again she disappears for another 10 minutes. She drops a plate in front of me and tosses the containers behind it, then walks away. I have been offering my credit card since I had arrived, but she simply wouldn't take it! Finally I find out why...the apparent manager approaches the end of the bar and says, "let me see it." and she hands him my groupon. He stares at me with a look of aggravation and makes a phone call, looking back and forth between me and my groupon. He whispers to the barmaid and she rings me up. The bill would have been $18.00 without the groupon, but ended up $1.60. I placed a $20.00 bill on the tray and slid it across the bar. She left it sitting there until there was absolutely nothing left to do. She asks, "would you like some change?". "UH, Yeah" I replied. Now depite the horrible service, I Still tipped 20% cash on the full $18.00 bill, placed it on the tray and slid it back across the bar. Now she ignores me again for several more minutes. When I finally get her to focus on me I asked her for a plastic bag and a plastic fork. She exclaims, "there IS a fork right in front of you!". I pointed out it was stainless steel, and I wanted a plastic one to go. She actually huffed, went to the kitchen, and when she returned she grabbed a plastic sack and fork from the bar and threw it on the bar in front of me. I tapped on the bill tray. She said, "yeah, it's YOUR CHANGE?!?!?". I said, "no, it's your TIP.". She said, "oh.", took it and walked back to the kitchen. I packaged my own food and left. No loger having an appetite, I took my wife her dinner. After hearing that I had spent over an hour being treated like a begger or a thief, she chose not to eat it, either. It is sitting in the fridge right now, untouched. I could have made a scene. I could have refused to leave a gratuity. Maybe I should have. But I chose to remain calm. A fact the other few patrons noticed ans they watched the entire scene unfold. I didn't want to let them ruin my evening. I wanted to know I did all I could. I believe I did. This place is wicked, just not awesome. The food appears mediocre at best. The atmosphere is average. The service is appalling! I recognize bartenders live on tips. Don't assume I will stiff you like some groupon holders may do. Also recognize that gratuities are not typical for carry out orders, and I didn't ask to go to the bar, you sent me there. What the heck do you care where I eat my food when I sit at your bar, drinks your drinks, and tip at 20% of the full bill??? The idea of offering groupons is to get people who normally not come to your place to come in, have a good time, and want to come back, maybe even send their friends. If you treat us like CHEAP BASTARDS, I will do everything I can to disuade evryone I ever come in contact with from ever spending one thin dime in your place!You people SUCK. Your food SUCKS. Your atmosphere is a cliche. I will never, ever return. There are too many other fine choices in Tulsa.
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Myles D.
Great food celebrated with my mother in her 39th birthday it was a great time to come in we ordered all the apps we liked the lettuce wraps alot
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Kelly P.
speaking from an Asian perspective, this place is a SORRY EXCUSE for my people's cuisine! WTH!!! I am officially offended!
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Richard L.
Great sushi and Chinese! We were a large party and had great service while the place was packed with diners. I would recommend their Te Kei spicy chicken.
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Ed P.
Three couples enjoyed a great evening dining at Te Kei's. First, it is very reasonably priced for the portion sizes and the quality of the food. Second, the food is fresh, well prepared, enjoyably seasoned and there are a lot of menu choices. Third, the service was attentive. Fourth, the atmosphere is 'upscale casual'.
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Missy L.
They have an awesome happy hour!! Half price delicious appetizers and their martinis aren't too bad either.
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Vivian T.
I was hoping the low reviews of Te Kei's were kind of overblown because I've been to other Americanized Asian restaurants that were rated low, but were actually enjoyable (looking at you, UWS Ollie's). Alas, Te Kei's was not very good. As others mentioned, the decor is very beautiful. Unfortunately, when we sat at one of those nice-looking booths, the table hadn't been wiped properly and was covered in flakes of old food. Blech. I ordered Pearl's lemon chicken with brown rice. When it arrived at the table, the chicken portion looked good, but the rice did not. I'm not even sure how to describe the texture: maybe it had been cooked with too much water so the grains were blown out, but then left to dry so those grains were covered with a starchy sheen? And this was not a case of the rice looking bad but tasting great; it was gummy and tasted like starch. We flagged down the waitress (Why is it that the one time I'm not actually satisfied with my meal, no one has come around to ask me how it is?), and she promptly brought out a bowl of white rice. The new rice looked way better, but when I ate some of it, it was underdone. What. How is it that an Asian restaurant cannot cook rice properly?(!) That is a huuuuuge red flag. The actual chicken dish was pretty good. The chicken wasn't soggy, and the veggies were crisp tender. But the improperly cooked rice? Come on. On a nerdy note, they have the Game of Thrones Ommegang Take the Black stout. Can't mess up a bottle of beer?
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Brian W.
Started with Chicken Satay, a moist, tasty starter. Great peanut sauce compliments this tasty treat. Sip some ht green tea and peach iced tea, and soup's on! Tom Kha and the Hot & Sour, both great selections. Now to dive into Pad Thai (pictured) and Cashew Chicken. Yummmmm
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Sarah M.
Talk about some serious ambiance. The building is huge and and is architecturally as beautiful outside as it is inside -I was so impressed! The decor inside was breathtaking. Huge wooden tables, booths, extensive bar area with TVs abounded in dim lighting which set the mood for a unique dining experience. The service was outstanding and we were well taken care of the whole dinner. We started with the avocado spring roll and I can tell you I will I'll be back for these and a drink soon. They are PHENOMENAL. Only 4 come with the order so I recommend each member of your party order their own -you will want to eat all four. I wouldn't come back for a meal. Colin had the Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce noodle bowl -it was really heavy and soggy with too much sauce. I had the Thai Chicken salad and really only enjoyed the chicken part of it. Great place to try. Not too expensive and again, an impressive ambiance!
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Heather C.
Loved their sushi, very refreshing change from the "typical" sushi places in tulsa! Ate here with a groupon, husband got a spicy chicken that was also very good! Good enough to return without a groupon!
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Irena T.
Another Tulsa restaurant that I've been wanting to try!! I came for lunch with my sister. Nothing seemed really appetizing on the Lunch Menu (typical American "Asian" food), so I got sushi. I got the Dragon Roll (which had tuna, asparagus, cream cheese, chili paste, avocado, wonton crisps and green onions) and the Tiger Roll (which had tempura shrimp, ahi tuna, avocado, spicy and sweet soy sauce). Both were good. There were some parts of the roll that had excessive amounts of rice like the sushi "chef" didn't know to actually even out the rice before they rolled the roll, but that's okay because I'm a rice fiend. I thought the rolls were good, but expensive - more than $20. I had a bit of my sister's food - Pearl's Lemon Chicken. The chicken was good, but her white rice was undercooked. HOW CAN AN "ASIAN" RESTAURANT NOT KNOW HOW TO COOK WHITE RICE?! That's the freaking STAPLE of Asian food. Service was okay. The table we were seated at still had crumbs on it (I guess someone didn't clean the table. Good job.). It's a shame such a pretty restaurant is going to waste on a place with such flaws.
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Brett M.
We were able to reserve their back room for a Christmas party and it was perfect. The food was very good. I ordered the Umami Burger. It looked and tasted great, spicy, but not over the top. I tried several friends' sushi also, but it was nothing special and seemed to have a lot of rice used as filler. The service was asinine for such a nice place. Those who ordered sushi waited at least an hour. The rest of us still waited about a half hour for our food but we were done eating well before the sushi got there! Management really made an effort and comped all the sushi and desserts we had ordered. As we were getting up to leave, we saw a small cockroach crawling on the wall next to our table. It really was a nice restaurant with good food (thus the three stars) but the service was utterly lacking and hygiene questionable.
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Shilah W.
I love the Motown roll. My fav! I had the honey seared chicken and my mom had the Mongolian beef, both were really good.
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Kumar K.
We used to go to this restaurant a few times in a year. It's been 6-8 months since our last visit. The ambiance is still good and the server was pretty good. Among the 7 of us including kids, we only found one item that even had a semblance of our previous experience. Most of the items were pretty bland and nothing unique. From the time we saw the menu, we realized that there is something different. Don't know if they changed ownership and chef, but we will not be going back again. Only reason for the two stars are for the location and ambiance.
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Kendra M.
Service has improved! Food was still great! Had Honey Salmon last time and it was awesome! Next time I would sub more veg or something for the wasabi potatoes. They were a lil odd and almost tasted instant. Well done though!
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Terry F.
Te Kei's has been one of our favorites for several years. It's off our beaten path so we reserve it for special occasions and have always had good experiences, but last night will be our last visit. Food was good, service was average if you could get past the body odor of our server each time he filled our drinks. We were about to order dessert when the birthday girl said mom there is a bug crawling behind your head. It was a cockroach and after getting the stinky waiters attention we quickly realized it must be fairly common. We passed on dessert and he promptly brought us our check. We had to ask to see a manager and by the time he got there we had spotted two more roaches in our booth and the crevice where they were living. The manager did comp our entire check and assured us they use Orkin but we left feeling sick rather than satisfied.
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Jeff P.
Haven't been there in a long time. Glad we went back. Pot stickers, fried TK roll and spicy chicken were all excellent. Cool place to take out of town visitors. We will be back to this forgotten favorite.
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Anna F.
I had never been to Te Kei's before, but I guarantee that I will return. My cousin suggested we eat here for lunch since she had a groupon and wanted to use it. I was nervous as I always am when trying a new place. I have food issues and can be rather picky. We were seated promptly and I was impressed by the menu. There were a variety of choices such as sushi, edamame, ribs, soups, rice bowls, and chicken. I decided on edamame and coconut breaded chicken. My cousin ordered the edamame, but also the pot stickers, and a rice bowl. Our food came promptly and plentiful. The edamame had just enough bite for me and was perfect. The chicken; oh the chicken...I loved it! It was crispy, sweet, flavorful, and just fabulous. I am a very picky eater, but I would order this again in a heartbeat. For dessert, we split a Mount Wutai; an Oreo pie. It was incredible. The whole meal was just perfect. We will definitely be back!!!
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L. N. D.
I stopped by this place to grab lunch before I headed to the airport due to Yelp reviews. I get there and it's NOT crowded so one would think my "to-go" order would be taken fairly swift. I had a few servers pass me and NOT one asked if I needed anything, because yes I wanted to hang at the bar at 2 in the afternoon. After questioning if anyone was working, I was finally helped. The food (Southwest Asian bowl) came out fairly quick and the prices was okay, not really a lunch price. The food was okay, except the chicken. It was a bit on the dry side. I would definitely substitute for shrimp. This place has great potential to be nice but for this first time out of state guest it gets 3 stars.
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Eileen S.
We ordered Pearl's Lemon Chicken and Tan Tan Noodles (no longer on the menu). The portions were alright, but both dishes were way too sweet for us. I guess you are paying more ($11.50 per dish) for the nicer atmosphere. The food isn't much better than a typical chinese takeout. Agree with another reviewer that the rice wasn't the best. It was too mushy.
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Justin B.
This is perhaps my favorite restaurant in the world. I have dined here probably around thirty times; it's a drive for me and I'm not made of money. But any day I get to eat at Te Kei's is a true treat. The place is a work of art: from the beautiful exterior to the immaculately detailed interior. For me, this place can do no wrong (though I will still try to conjure up any negatives I can think of). First off, I don't come here for the sushi. It's never been out-of-the-ballpark quality sushi, but what I can say is that when I want to push one of my non-sushi eating friends closer to their inevitable trip to loving sushi- this is the place we go. We order blackened chicken sushi- which puts their fears to rest a bit. It helps them get a grasp of the ingredients to expect. However, the sushi itself is not among the best in Tulsa for me... which is fine because everything else is. The entrees are simply dining experiences. Picking a favorite feels like as much of a challenge now as it is anytime I'm presented with a menu here. The Southwest Asian (?) is a charming dish that everyone seems to love. Lately, I've been eating family style and splitting dishes among the party, and the Shrimp Tempura has been a hit (it's served on a salad with an amazing dressing). Some people like Pearl's Chicken- it's not my favorite but it's good. And while I've experienced undercooked rice a time or two, it's nothing to keep me from returning and loving this place (the one Asian place I don't want to fill up on rice). Some of the dishes also take creative turns on well-known traditional Asian dishes. For example, the Pad Thai has interesting notes and seasoning you wouldn't find it a traditional restaurant, but I like it. Just don't expect the same-old-thing and your taste-buds will have an odyssey to another world. I never order desserts. In my entire life, I think I've ordered a dessert at maybe three restaurants. And of course, Te Kei's is one of them. Their bread pudding consistently takes my breath away. I'll be honest: this is the only dessert I've tried (I have this fear of chocolate). Maybe one day I'll branch out, but for now, the Pacific Rim Bread Pudding is a requirement. One last note and thank you to Te Kei's: the Game of Thrones (Taking the Black Stout) beer! This took what is usually a 10/10 experience up even more! I adore you guys!
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Julia B.
Very disappointing experience. Ordered dinner to go and only the appetizers were decent. Two of the dishes I ordered featured cucumber as a main ingredient. Apparently the restaurant was out of cucumber so instead of letting me know and giving me the option to substitute for a new dish, they used butter lettuce. Trust me, NOT the same effect. Sushi was not just disappointing, but almost inedible. Fish wasn't fresh (from what I could taste of it-there were tiny pieces surrounded by TONS of rice). I also requested light on the rice-oh well. On a positive note-potstickers and lettuce wraps were pretty good. Too bad the rest of the meal didn't follow suit. Don't recommend, there are much better restaurants in town.
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Eric B.
I've been going to Te Kei's for several years I believe it's much better than Chang's. The Thai Peanut Chicken is excellent !! Service and atmosphere is Super. I've tried other selections on the menu and each was excellent. Friday night eating out in Tulsa can be a long wait. Since this location is a distance from the "Food strips" waiting is usually pretty short.
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andi s.
Yuck! I'll never eat here again. Worst meal I've had in Tulsa, and one of the worst I've ever had in my life. Ordered from the gluten-free menu, and I'm not sure it was actually gluten free. I felt ill after eating it. They use MSG in their gluten free foods, NOT REALIZING THERE IS GLUTEN IN MSG! Also, both dishes we ordered had one flavor only: SUGAR! No other flavors, for example no sour in the sweet and sour chicken. If I wanted sugar I would have honest chocolate, not Chinese food. Cleanliness also seems to be an issue. I'll never go here again.
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Tawny T.
Bland, overpriced Pan-Asian. Definitely a restaurant for people who don't actually *like* Asian cuisine. I've been here three times, and each time have felt totally lied to by the menu when it tells me something is "flavorful", "spicy", or "authentic".
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Angela G.
We visited Tulsa recently. We went to Te Kei's for lunch. I ordered two appetizers and my dh ordered the SZECHUAN BLACKENED CHILE NOODLES. He really liked it. They made a mistake and served him the dinner portion. But that was ok :~). I ordered the summer rolls and the spring rolls. I liked the spring rolls better. It was my fault about the summer rolls - I cannot have mint and I forgot to tell them to leave it off. I just unwrapped them and fished it out. Otherwise it was really good.
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justa d.
Pretty good. Tom Kha soup was alright. Sushi was good but salty and bland. Hot tea was cold and weak But it was all okay, just not a big deal. Portion size is very large, so value is good. I'd come back, but not a first choice...
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Eric L.
TeKei's used to be one of my favorite restaurants. I moved out of the area and it has been well over a year ago since we have been here. Unfortunately this place has changed for the worse. The menu has changed and I have to assume the expanded menu has deluded the quality of the food. The Marshmallow Roll and Asian after dinner mint are gone which were two of the most unique and delicious items available. I had my standby Spicy Chicken which used to be called TeKei's Spicy Chicken and a house specialty. My wife had the General Tso's. Both tasted like they had been cooked with sausage or something. Definitely not good when I am picturing Jimmie Dean while eating lunch at what used to be my favorite Asian fusion restaurant. I remember the grand opening of this place and it used to be consistently awesome. I hope we caught it on an off day, but from the fact that this place is completely empty for the entire lunch service on a Saturday is not a good sign. Oh and hearing the service folks belch and cut up in the back and seeing them puff on their vape pens in the restaurant is definitely not what we are looking for in a dining establishment. Hope you turn this around. Doubt we will try it again though.
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Hunter C.
Damn. I mean, this place really sucks. Thought we'd give it a shot but literally worst 50 bucks I've spent in a while. Wish I would've blown it gambling or at a strip club. I wish I could just go throw up and go to PF Changs. What a buzzkill for Friday night.
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Alayna D.
Great decor, mediocre food. I grew up in Hong Kong, and let me tell you, the decor they have here is super authentic (and if its not then you sure fooled me!) I like coming for that aspect of the dining experience. As far as food goes, it's just kind of blah. If you're really in the mood for Chinese/Asian Cuisine while you're driving by, then sure go on in! I just know that this is not one of my top Asian fusion restaurant in Tulsa.
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Colin R.
Fact - Te Kei's is not "wicked awesome." Let me preface my rant stating that I have had the privilege to live in, and travel around Asia. I have had better Pad Thai served off of a plastic sack in a dimly lit alley. I was in Thailand but still if the short order cook can whip up something delicious in seconds surely a chef in a modern kitchen can make something better than the nausea inducing shite they serve here. I have been here three times ( I think) and the quality has plummeted since I first ate here several years ago. In addition to their Pad Thai my Honey Chicken Rice Bowl had a really funky taste, I along with my with am thinking that it was the combination of button mushrooms with a honey based sauce... On the brink of collapse...go support smaller Asian restaurants on the east side of town.
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Crystal R.
Love this place: good food, good atmosphere! Fav Asian restaurant Tulsa...as a former Seattlite, I was hoping to find an Asian restaurant that can compare to great food in Seattle!
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Chris H.
How do you start with this one. I can say that I have been to Tei Kei's many times, and used to love going there. However, the last time I was there, I had a surprise that threw me for a loop. To begin with, the atmosphere and decor had seriously been neglected. And once seated, the waitress took her time and was slow getting to the table, at which time we had time to realize how empty the restaurant was. We ordered , and I selected with I usually got, the Crispy Honey Chicken, and I asked for fried rice. When the meal came, I could see a pool of sauce, in the bottom of the plate. when I proceeded to eat the chicken, I came to notice that it was soggy, and not even close to crispy. Also, the rice was white rice with vegetables, and not even that was cooked properly. I really wanted to like Tei Kei's, this time but had more problems than I can overlook.
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Julia B.
I went to Te Kei's on Utica. I think the design is really nice, they have a lot of brick and exposed beams which look cool. We had korean BBQ tacos for an app and they were really tasty. I had a beef noodle bowl with just the right amount of spice and my boyfriend had a creamy chicken rice bowl that I didn't care for but he raved about. We will definitely be going back.
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Doug S.
Te Kei's is between all the Cherry Street Restaurants and Utica Square. I don't go here for dinner. I go here for happy hour. It has plenty of parking, great ambiance, and very good appetizers. Very easy to drop-in. Get a drink, an appetizer or sushi and get on your way.
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Too U.
Went to Te Kei's to have lunch with friends. The ambience is really nice and cozy, very unique especially the wall inside that function room. We ordered the lettuce wraps and calamari for appetizers and it was awesome. Try their lunch specials like General Tso's chicken and Mongolian Beef. Our server David and Damon were awesome. Also Summer too
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Kody B.
We thought it would be a pretty quick place to eat with two kids but that was not the case. We waited about 45 minutes for 4 rolls and 2 kids meals. The waitress was really nice and helpful. She said it was the rolls that were taking awhile. Regarding the food- I'm not sure why they douse their edamame in seasonings that have a strong resemblance to Lawrys; just a sprinkle of salt is really all it takes. The dumplings were sitting in a cream sauce which is possibly the oddest sauce to choose for dumplings. Even the kids commented on the sauce and we ended up wiping it off and letting them dip it in soy. The fruit cocktail that is served with kids meals was a giant bowl (for a child) that looks like it was dumped straight from a can. A few fresh strawberries and grapes would suffice. When the rolls finally arrived they were great. We enjoyed most of the food but the waiting time with little ones made it pretty tough to enjoy.
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Guy T.
Beautiful food....and nice staff..I love the modern take on Asian food from all over the Asian continent..my favorite is the lettuce wrap and calamari. Tekei spicy chicken is awesome. ! Kung pao and mongolian beef turns me on.. this place makes me happy.
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Sean M.
I really like Te Kei's, there are plenty of delicious items on the menu. Their sushi is always fresh and good. My wife loves their deserts. I get take-out from them all the time. It's just a really nice Asian fusion restaurant. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.
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Eliot M.
Mediocre food. Mediocre service. My gut and my $$ wont be returning.
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Sarah B.
The place is nice. Awesome decor, but the tables are sticky and not very clean. It's not the first time it's like this. The waiters there aren't very friendly. I had hair in my food twice now. Not coming back.
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Fred J.
The food is good, but inconsistent. Half-price apps for happy hour is the best way to experience te kei's. At it's best it deserves 4 stars, but typically they hit below their high water mark.
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Sue D.
Hit or miss? .... The service was decent at best, but Te Kei's was a poor excuse for "Asian/Chinese Fusion". The amount of food you recieve is definitely not worth the price you will pay. The Mongolian Beef was not terrible, but for $12.95, I expect better quality. Instead, go to Pei Wei or P.F. Changs. Next, the Lo Mein (shrimp) was terrible. The noodles were over cooked and lacked in flavor. It tasted like something you would've bought from the freezer aisle at your local grocery store, surely not worth $11.95. Forget that it's supppose to be "Asian" food, but do the chefs even know what good food is suppose to taste like? On a positive note, the parking and location was great. We visited on a Saturday night, and there was no wait and plenty of parking available. That should've been my first sign that this place was going to be a potential flop. Needless to say, it was a very very mediocre experience. Would I be back? Only if I loose my taste buds. Definitely a miss in my book.
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Jeff B.
Let me sum it up real quick. RIP OFF What do I mean? Well, if you're charging over two bucks for a freaking coke, at least have the balls to let me know about it by putting it on the menu. Took my kids and they ordered from the kids menu. Then, they charged for both of their soft drinks as well. Again, both over the two dollar mark (pretty sure it was 2.49) I can't think of any other place that doesn't include a kids drink with a kids meal. I also can't think of a place that would charge that much for a 12 oz. cup of soda for a kid. Pei Wei is much better food wise. Don't believe me? Check the crowds. Let me put it this way... Changing a couple of letter in the name (Pei Wei to Te Kei's) does not make you a great place to eat. Frankly, I think the food here sucks (maybe I should say it Suk Kei) I will admit I love the look of the place, but no more money from me. They've got a built in lunch crowd based on location only. I guess it's trendy, but if you want to give me $50.00, I'll be glad to tell you how cool you are.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Heather H.
This architecture of this restaurant is truly great! Weird thing to ask of people but when you go there...check out the bathrooms. They are something else! Anyhoo, this food is always good. The sushi is far better here than at Fuji, which I was pretty glad to see. The tokyo roll & dynamite are both delicious! Service is a bit slow and the wait staff isn't always the greatest.
(4)Aileen M.
Love coming here for happy hour!! great crab cakes, korean tacos, dumplings, avocado rolls... yumm!! they also have shiner bock under their domestic happy hour price!! :) delicious fusion food!!
(5)Rebecca F.
Te Kei's is wicked awesome. I don't know why anyone would ever go to PF Changs when Te Kei's is so close. (PF Changs smells funny.) The hot & sour soup is incredible. The sushi is really good. I love all the different chicken dishes. They taste........sophisticated somehow. Not too saucy, not too dry. The spring rolls are so so good. The sauce that comes with them is unbelievably tasty! The service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is cool. The wait is usually short, but as with most places I like, the bar area is big enough to accommodate a drink or two while waiting. Also, according to a bartender, local legend has it that Te Kei's is a great place to have an affair. The booths are a perfect height for canoodling with your off-limits loved one. Te Kei's is definitely the best asian food in the Cherry St. / Utica Square / Brookside / Downtown area. That combined with cool ambiance and a wide variety of libations makes this a go-to for lunch or dinner as often as possible.
(5)James G.
In the past two months this has become my favorite restaurant. I really like spicy asian food and this is one of the best places in Tulsa that offer those items. Every time the wife and I have been here the service has been very good and the food was even better. One other thing that my wife pointed out was that the stalls in the bathrooms each have a sink in them. What a wonderful idea! They also have a wonderful curry that is not on the menu.
(4)Kiah L.
Good food, decent price, nice variety. Sushi is a little expensive though. I tried the duck...delicioso!
(4)Krista C.
Ok- so I used to drive from South Tulsa to Cherry Street/Utica to eat at Te Kei's when it was new several years ago. Now that we live in midtown, the place seems to have gone down hill. It really does make me sad because the food is delicious. The past three times my husband and I have gone in, we have had horrible service. First of all, there are typically very few people other than us in the restaurant, so you would think the waiter could focus solely on us. However, it seems like we get ignored for several minutes at a time before we even get to place a drink order/get waters. Secondly, we always seem to wait forever for our food. Lastly, we have received the wrong order the last two times we've gone. I know these are all negatives, but there are certainly some positives... 1. they have awesome sushi 2. 1/2 price appetizers 4-6 (the pot stickers are AMAZING) 3.yummy desserts and drinks. We definitely will return- but I think we will start getting orders to go instead of taking our chances on the service improving!
(3)Abigail S.
Good food, excellent service, and a cool, slightly unusual ambience. The bar crowd is generally a lot older than I'd like, but they do have great happy hour specials and their specialty drinks are tasty. Also, there's a surprisingly good selection of wine to complement the food. The sushi is only so-so but the other cuisine is generally good. Try the potstickers and the crab cakes for sure.
(4)Jen B.
It's fine. Not great. Not terrible. Just fine. The happy hour specials are pretty good but basically it's fairly bland Midwestern Asian food. Several people have said the bathrooms were cool. I guess they look cool but they weren't that clean when I went in them. Also, I second the posters who note the frazzled/subpar service.
(2)Charles R.
I like Te Kei's a lot. The decor is unique and unusual, the food is fine and not threatening to midwestern palates, and I agree that waiting in line at Chang's seems pointless with Te Kei's right down the street. Sushi is usually ok, although I have had some fish that should have been thrown out the day before; all the appetizers are good, my personal faves are potstickers and coconut chicken. I would say that service has been somewhat uneven the last couple of times we have been there; they seemed both times to be short on wait help and the waitresses were out of breath and flustered.
(4)Carrie O.
Te Kei's is a great Asian restaurant in Tulsa that I used to frequent with friends when I went to TU. We always went here before socials, but also just for a good meal. It's like a nice pair of jeans: can be dressed up or down easily. The atmosphere is really chill & the food is excellent. It's been awhile since I've eaten there so I can't comment on any dishes in particular, but I do remember that I've never been disappointed. I'd recommend this as a great option for dining in Tulsa! It's WAY better than PF Changs as a lot of people have said.
(4)Spencer K.
So my wife purchased a Groupon so we could tryTeKei's out. One evening she is working late and asks me to run by with the groupon and pick up dinner. The to go counter was closed and had a sign directing me to the bar. No prob. I order a drink and our food to go, Dan Dan Noodles and lettuce wraps. Pretty simple, I thought but after 20 long minutes, the bartender comes out with part of the order on a plate. I reminded her it was "ToGo". She said she forgot, no problem and disappeared to the back again. She returned after 10 more minutes, but had NO FOOD. She proclaims, " your groupon says it must be DINE IN!" with her hands on her hips. I paused for a moment to maintain my composure. I replied, "ok...bring my food on a plate and a to go box, please". Again she disappears for another 10 minutes. She drops a plate in front of me and tosses the containers behind it, then walks away. I have been offering my credit card since I had arrived, but she simply wouldn't take it! Finally I find out why...the apparent manager approaches the end of the bar and says, "let me see it." and she hands him my groupon. He stares at me with a look of aggravation and makes a phone call, looking back and forth between me and my groupon. He whispers to the barmaid and she rings me up. The bill would have been $18.00 without the groupon, but ended up $1.60. I placed a $20.00 bill on the tray and slid it across the bar. She left it sitting there until there was absolutely nothing left to do. She asks, "would you like some change?". "UH, Yeah" I replied. Now depite the horrible service, I Still tipped 20% cash on the full $18.00 bill, placed it on the tray and slid it back across the bar. Now she ignores me again for several more minutes. When I finally get her to focus on me I asked her for a plastic bag and a plastic fork. She exclaims, "there IS a fork right in front of you!". I pointed out it was stainless steel, and I wanted a plastic one to go. She actually huffed, went to the kitchen, and when she returned she grabbed a plastic sack and fork from the bar and threw it on the bar in front of me. I tapped on the bill tray. She said, "yeah, it's YOUR CHANGE?!?!?". I said, "no, it's your TIP.". She said, "oh.", took it and walked back to the kitchen. I packaged my own food and left. No loger having an appetite, I took my wife her dinner. After hearing that I had spent over an hour being treated like a begger or a thief, she chose not to eat it, either. It is sitting in the fridge right now, untouched. I could have made a scene. I could have refused to leave a gratuity. Maybe I should have. But I chose to remain calm. A fact the other few patrons noticed ans they watched the entire scene unfold. I didn't want to let them ruin my evening. I wanted to know I did all I could. I believe I did. This place is wicked, just not awesome. The food appears mediocre at best. The atmosphere is average. The service is appalling! I recognize bartenders live on tips. Don't assume I will stiff you like some groupon holders may do. Also recognize that gratuities are not typical for carry out orders, and I didn't ask to go to the bar, you sent me there. What the heck do you care where I eat my food when I sit at your bar, drinks your drinks, and tip at 20% of the full bill??? The idea of offering groupons is to get people who normally not come to your place to come in, have a good time, and want to come back, maybe even send their friends. If you treat us like CHEAP BASTARDS, I will do everything I can to disuade evryone I ever come in contact with from ever spending one thin dime in your place!You people SUCK. Your food SUCKS. Your atmosphere is a cliche. I will never, ever return. There are too many other fine choices in Tulsa.
(1)Myles D.
Great food celebrated with my mother in her 39th birthday it was a great time to come in we ordered all the apps we liked the lettuce wraps alot
(5)Kelly P.
speaking from an Asian perspective, this place is a SORRY EXCUSE for my people's cuisine! WTH!!! I am officially offended!
(1)Richard L.
Great sushi and Chinese! We were a large party and had great service while the place was packed with diners. I would recommend their Te Kei spicy chicken.
(5)Ed P.
Three couples enjoyed a great evening dining at Te Kei's. First, it is very reasonably priced for the portion sizes and the quality of the food. Second, the food is fresh, well prepared, enjoyably seasoned and there are a lot of menu choices. Third, the service was attentive. Fourth, the atmosphere is 'upscale casual'.
(4)Missy L.
They have an awesome happy hour!! Half price delicious appetizers and their martinis aren't too bad either.
(3)Vivian T.
I was hoping the low reviews of Te Kei's were kind of overblown because I've been to other Americanized Asian restaurants that were rated low, but were actually enjoyable (looking at you, UWS Ollie's). Alas, Te Kei's was not very good. As others mentioned, the decor is very beautiful. Unfortunately, when we sat at one of those nice-looking booths, the table hadn't been wiped properly and was covered in flakes of old food. Blech. I ordered Pearl's lemon chicken with brown rice. When it arrived at the table, the chicken portion looked good, but the rice did not. I'm not even sure how to describe the texture: maybe it had been cooked with too much water so the grains were blown out, but then left to dry so those grains were covered with a starchy sheen? And this was not a case of the rice looking bad but tasting great; it was gummy and tasted like starch. We flagged down the waitress (Why is it that the one time I'm not actually satisfied with my meal, no one has come around to ask me how it is?), and she promptly brought out a bowl of white rice. The new rice looked way better, but when I ate some of it, it was underdone. What. How is it that an Asian restaurant cannot cook rice properly?(!) That is a huuuuuge red flag. The actual chicken dish was pretty good. The chicken wasn't soggy, and the veggies were crisp tender. But the improperly cooked rice? Come on. On a nerdy note, they have the Game of Thrones Ommegang Take the Black stout. Can't mess up a bottle of beer?
(2)Brian W.
Started with Chicken Satay, a moist, tasty starter. Great peanut sauce compliments this tasty treat. Sip some ht green tea and peach iced tea, and soup's on! Tom Kha and the Hot & Sour, both great selections. Now to dive into Pad Thai (pictured) and Cashew Chicken. Yummmmm
(5)Sarah M.
Talk about some serious ambiance. The building is huge and and is architecturally as beautiful outside as it is inside -I was so impressed! The decor inside was breathtaking. Huge wooden tables, booths, extensive bar area with TVs abounded in dim lighting which set the mood for a unique dining experience. The service was outstanding and we were well taken care of the whole dinner. We started with the avocado spring roll and I can tell you I will I'll be back for these and a drink soon. They are PHENOMENAL. Only 4 come with the order so I recommend each member of your party order their own -you will want to eat all four. I wouldn't come back for a meal. Colin had the Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce noodle bowl -it was really heavy and soggy with too much sauce. I had the Thai Chicken salad and really only enjoyed the chicken part of it. Great place to try. Not too expensive and again, an impressive ambiance!
(3)Heather C.
Loved their sushi, very refreshing change from the "typical" sushi places in tulsa! Ate here with a groupon, husband got a spicy chicken that was also very good! Good enough to return without a groupon!
(4)Irena T.
Another Tulsa restaurant that I've been wanting to try!! I came for lunch with my sister. Nothing seemed really appetizing on the Lunch Menu (typical American "Asian" food), so I got sushi. I got the Dragon Roll (which had tuna, asparagus, cream cheese, chili paste, avocado, wonton crisps and green onions) and the Tiger Roll (which had tempura shrimp, ahi tuna, avocado, spicy and sweet soy sauce). Both were good. There were some parts of the roll that had excessive amounts of rice like the sushi "chef" didn't know to actually even out the rice before they rolled the roll, but that's okay because I'm a rice fiend. I thought the rolls were good, but expensive - more than $20. I had a bit of my sister's food - Pearl's Lemon Chicken. The chicken was good, but her white rice was undercooked. HOW CAN AN "ASIAN" RESTAURANT NOT KNOW HOW TO COOK WHITE RICE?! That's the freaking STAPLE of Asian food. Service was okay. The table we were seated at still had crumbs on it (I guess someone didn't clean the table. Good job.). It's a shame such a pretty restaurant is going to waste on a place with such flaws.
(3)Brett M.
We were able to reserve their back room for a Christmas party and it was perfect. The food was very good. I ordered the Umami Burger. It looked and tasted great, spicy, but not over the top. I tried several friends' sushi also, but it was nothing special and seemed to have a lot of rice used as filler. The service was asinine for such a nice place. Those who ordered sushi waited at least an hour. The rest of us still waited about a half hour for our food but we were done eating well before the sushi got there! Management really made an effort and comped all the sushi and desserts we had ordered. As we were getting up to leave, we saw a small cockroach crawling on the wall next to our table. It really was a nice restaurant with good food (thus the three stars) but the service was utterly lacking and hygiene questionable.
(3)Shilah W.
I love the Motown roll. My fav! I had the honey seared chicken and my mom had the Mongolian beef, both were really good.
(4)Kumar K.
We used to go to this restaurant a few times in a year. It's been 6-8 months since our last visit. The ambiance is still good and the server was pretty good. Among the 7 of us including kids, we only found one item that even had a semblance of our previous experience. Most of the items were pretty bland and nothing unique. From the time we saw the menu, we realized that there is something different. Don't know if they changed ownership and chef, but we will not be going back again. Only reason for the two stars are for the location and ambiance.
(2)Kendra M.
Service has improved! Food was still great! Had Honey Salmon last time and it was awesome! Next time I would sub more veg or something for the wasabi potatoes. They were a lil odd and almost tasted instant. Well done though!
(5)Terry F.
Te Kei's has been one of our favorites for several years. It's off our beaten path so we reserve it for special occasions and have always had good experiences, but last night will be our last visit. Food was good, service was average if you could get past the body odor of our server each time he filled our drinks. We were about to order dessert when the birthday girl said mom there is a bug crawling behind your head. It was a cockroach and after getting the stinky waiters attention we quickly realized it must be fairly common. We passed on dessert and he promptly brought us our check. We had to ask to see a manager and by the time he got there we had spotted two more roaches in our booth and the crevice where they were living. The manager did comp our entire check and assured us they use Orkin but we left feeling sick rather than satisfied.
(1)Jeff P.
Haven't been there in a long time. Glad we went back. Pot stickers, fried TK roll and spicy chicken were all excellent. Cool place to take out of town visitors. We will be back to this forgotten favorite.
(4)Anna F.
I had never been to Te Kei's before, but I guarantee that I will return. My cousin suggested we eat here for lunch since she had a groupon and wanted to use it. I was nervous as I always am when trying a new place. I have food issues and can be rather picky. We were seated promptly and I was impressed by the menu. There were a variety of choices such as sushi, edamame, ribs, soups, rice bowls, and chicken. I decided on edamame and coconut breaded chicken. My cousin ordered the edamame, but also the pot stickers, and a rice bowl. Our food came promptly and plentiful. The edamame had just enough bite for me and was perfect. The chicken; oh the chicken...I loved it! It was crispy, sweet, flavorful, and just fabulous. I am a very picky eater, but I would order this again in a heartbeat. For dessert, we split a Mount Wutai; an Oreo pie. It was incredible. The whole meal was just perfect. We will definitely be back!!!
(5)L. N. D.
I stopped by this place to grab lunch before I headed to the airport due to Yelp reviews. I get there and it's NOT crowded so one would think my "to-go" order would be taken fairly swift. I had a few servers pass me and NOT one asked if I needed anything, because yes I wanted to hang at the bar at 2 in the afternoon. After questioning if anyone was working, I was finally helped. The food (Southwest Asian bowl) came out fairly quick and the prices was okay, not really a lunch price. The food was okay, except the chicken. It was a bit on the dry side. I would definitely substitute for shrimp. This place has great potential to be nice but for this first time out of state guest it gets 3 stars.
(3)Eileen S.
We ordered Pearl's Lemon Chicken and Tan Tan Noodles (no longer on the menu). The portions were alright, but both dishes were way too sweet for us. I guess you are paying more ($11.50 per dish) for the nicer atmosphere. The food isn't much better than a typical chinese takeout. Agree with another reviewer that the rice wasn't the best. It was too mushy.
(1)Justin B.
This is perhaps my favorite restaurant in the world. I have dined here probably around thirty times; it's a drive for me and I'm not made of money. But any day I get to eat at Te Kei's is a true treat. The place is a work of art: from the beautiful exterior to the immaculately detailed interior. For me, this place can do no wrong (though I will still try to conjure up any negatives I can think of). First off, I don't come here for the sushi. It's never been out-of-the-ballpark quality sushi, but what I can say is that when I want to push one of my non-sushi eating friends closer to their inevitable trip to loving sushi- this is the place we go. We order blackened chicken sushi- which puts their fears to rest a bit. It helps them get a grasp of the ingredients to expect. However, the sushi itself is not among the best in Tulsa for me... which is fine because everything else is. The entrees are simply dining experiences. Picking a favorite feels like as much of a challenge now as it is anytime I'm presented with a menu here. The Southwest Asian (?) is a charming dish that everyone seems to love. Lately, I've been eating family style and splitting dishes among the party, and the Shrimp Tempura has been a hit (it's served on a salad with an amazing dressing). Some people like Pearl's Chicken- it's not my favorite but it's good. And while I've experienced undercooked rice a time or two, it's nothing to keep me from returning and loving this place (the one Asian place I don't want to fill up on rice). Some of the dishes also take creative turns on well-known traditional Asian dishes. For example, the Pad Thai has interesting notes and seasoning you wouldn't find it a traditional restaurant, but I like it. Just don't expect the same-old-thing and your taste-buds will have an odyssey to another world. I never order desserts. In my entire life, I think I've ordered a dessert at maybe three restaurants. And of course, Te Kei's is one of them. Their bread pudding consistently takes my breath away. I'll be honest: this is the only dessert I've tried (I have this fear of chocolate). Maybe one day I'll branch out, but for now, the Pacific Rim Bread Pudding is a requirement. One last note and thank you to Te Kei's: the Game of Thrones (Taking the Black Stout) beer! This took what is usually a 10/10 experience up even more! I adore you guys!
(5)Julia B.
Very disappointing experience. Ordered dinner to go and only the appetizers were decent. Two of the dishes I ordered featured cucumber as a main ingredient. Apparently the restaurant was out of cucumber so instead of letting me know and giving me the option to substitute for a new dish, they used butter lettuce. Trust me, NOT the same effect. Sushi was not just disappointing, but almost inedible. Fish wasn't fresh (from what I could taste of it-there were tiny pieces surrounded by TONS of rice). I also requested light on the rice-oh well. On a positive note-potstickers and lettuce wraps were pretty good. Too bad the rest of the meal didn't follow suit. Don't recommend, there are much better restaurants in town.
(2)Eric B.
I've been going to Te Kei's for several years I believe it's much better than Chang's. The Thai Peanut Chicken is excellent !! Service and atmosphere is Super. I've tried other selections on the menu and each was excellent. Friday night eating out in Tulsa can be a long wait. Since this location is a distance from the "Food strips" waiting is usually pretty short.
(4)andi s.
Yuck! I'll never eat here again. Worst meal I've had in Tulsa, and one of the worst I've ever had in my life. Ordered from the gluten-free menu, and I'm not sure it was actually gluten free. I felt ill after eating it. They use MSG in their gluten free foods, NOT REALIZING THERE IS GLUTEN IN MSG! Also, both dishes we ordered had one flavor only: SUGAR! No other flavors, for example no sour in the sweet and sour chicken. If I wanted sugar I would have honest chocolate, not Chinese food. Cleanliness also seems to be an issue. I'll never go here again.
(1)Tawny T.
Bland, overpriced Pan-Asian. Definitely a restaurant for people who don't actually *like* Asian cuisine. I've been here three times, and each time have felt totally lied to by the menu when it tells me something is "flavorful", "spicy", or "authentic".
(2)Angela G.
We visited Tulsa recently. We went to Te Kei's for lunch. I ordered two appetizers and my dh ordered the SZECHUAN BLACKENED CHILE NOODLES. He really liked it. They made a mistake and served him the dinner portion. But that was ok :~). I ordered the summer rolls and the spring rolls. I liked the spring rolls better. It was my fault about the summer rolls - I cannot have mint and I forgot to tell them to leave it off. I just unwrapped them and fished it out. Otherwise it was really good.
(4)justa d.
Pretty good. Tom Kha soup was alright. Sushi was good but salty and bland. Hot tea was cold and weak But it was all okay, just not a big deal. Portion size is very large, so value is good. I'd come back, but not a first choice...
(3)Eric L.
TeKei's used to be one of my favorite restaurants. I moved out of the area and it has been well over a year ago since we have been here. Unfortunately this place has changed for the worse. The menu has changed and I have to assume the expanded menu has deluded the quality of the food. The Marshmallow Roll and Asian after dinner mint are gone which were two of the most unique and delicious items available. I had my standby Spicy Chicken which used to be called TeKei's Spicy Chicken and a house specialty. My wife had the General Tso's. Both tasted like they had been cooked with sausage or something. Definitely not good when I am picturing Jimmie Dean while eating lunch at what used to be my favorite Asian fusion restaurant. I remember the grand opening of this place and it used to be consistently awesome. I hope we caught it on an off day, but from the fact that this place is completely empty for the entire lunch service on a Saturday is not a good sign. Oh and hearing the service folks belch and cut up in the back and seeing them puff on their vape pens in the restaurant is definitely not what we are looking for in a dining establishment. Hope you turn this around. Doubt we will try it again though.
(1)Hunter C.
Damn. I mean, this place really sucks. Thought we'd give it a shot but literally worst 50 bucks I've spent in a while. Wish I would've blown it gambling or at a strip club. I wish I could just go throw up and go to PF Changs. What a buzzkill for Friday night.
(1)Alayna D.
Great decor, mediocre food. I grew up in Hong Kong, and let me tell you, the decor they have here is super authentic (and if its not then you sure fooled me!) I like coming for that aspect of the dining experience. As far as food goes, it's just kind of blah. If you're really in the mood for Chinese/Asian Cuisine while you're driving by, then sure go on in! I just know that this is not one of my top Asian fusion restaurant in Tulsa.
(3)Colin R.
Fact - Te Kei's is not "wicked awesome." Let me preface my rant stating that I have had the privilege to live in, and travel around Asia. I have had better Pad Thai served off of a plastic sack in a dimly lit alley. I was in Thailand but still if the short order cook can whip up something delicious in seconds surely a chef in a modern kitchen can make something better than the nausea inducing shite they serve here. I have been here three times ( I think) and the quality has plummeted since I first ate here several years ago. In addition to their Pad Thai my Honey Chicken Rice Bowl had a really funky taste, I along with my with am thinking that it was the combination of button mushrooms with a honey based sauce... On the brink of collapse...go support smaller Asian restaurants on the east side of town.
(1)Crystal R.
Love this place: good food, good atmosphere! Fav Asian restaurant Tulsa...as a former Seattlite, I was hoping to find an Asian restaurant that can compare to great food in Seattle!
(5)Chris H.
How do you start with this one. I can say that I have been to Tei Kei's many times, and used to love going there. However, the last time I was there, I had a surprise that threw me for a loop. To begin with, the atmosphere and decor had seriously been neglected. And once seated, the waitress took her time and was slow getting to the table, at which time we had time to realize how empty the restaurant was. We ordered , and I selected with I usually got, the Crispy Honey Chicken, and I asked for fried rice. When the meal came, I could see a pool of sauce, in the bottom of the plate. when I proceeded to eat the chicken, I came to notice that it was soggy, and not even close to crispy. Also, the rice was white rice with vegetables, and not even that was cooked properly. I really wanted to like Tei Kei's, this time but had more problems than I can overlook.
(1)Julia B.
I went to Te Kei's on Utica. I think the design is really nice, they have a lot of brick and exposed beams which look cool. We had korean BBQ tacos for an app and they were really tasty. I had a beef noodle bowl with just the right amount of spice and my boyfriend had a creamy chicken rice bowl that I didn't care for but he raved about. We will definitely be going back.
(5)Doug S.
Te Kei's is between all the Cherry Street Restaurants and Utica Square. I don't go here for dinner. I go here for happy hour. It has plenty of parking, great ambiance, and very good appetizers. Very easy to drop-in. Get a drink, an appetizer or sushi and get on your way.
(4)Too U.
Went to Te Kei's to have lunch with friends. The ambience is really nice and cozy, very unique especially the wall inside that function room. We ordered the lettuce wraps and calamari for appetizers and it was awesome. Try their lunch specials like General Tso's chicken and Mongolian Beef. Our server David and Damon were awesome. Also Summer too
(5)Kody B.
We thought it would be a pretty quick place to eat with two kids but that was not the case. We waited about 45 minutes for 4 rolls and 2 kids meals. The waitress was really nice and helpful. She said it was the rolls that were taking awhile. Regarding the food- I'm not sure why they douse their edamame in seasonings that have a strong resemblance to Lawrys; just a sprinkle of salt is really all it takes. The dumplings were sitting in a cream sauce which is possibly the oddest sauce to choose for dumplings. Even the kids commented on the sauce and we ended up wiping it off and letting them dip it in soy. The fruit cocktail that is served with kids meals was a giant bowl (for a child) that looks like it was dumped straight from a can. A few fresh strawberries and grapes would suffice. When the rolls finally arrived they were great. We enjoyed most of the food but the waiting time with little ones made it pretty tough to enjoy.
(3)Guy T.
Beautiful food....and nice staff..I love the modern take on Asian food from all over the Asian continent..my favorite is the lettuce wrap and calamari. Tekei spicy chicken is awesome. ! Kung pao and mongolian beef turns me on.. this place makes me happy.
(5)Sean M.
I really like Te Kei's, there are plenty of delicious items on the menu. Their sushi is always fresh and good. My wife loves their deserts. I get take-out from them all the time. It's just a really nice Asian fusion restaurant. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Eliot M.
Mediocre food. Mediocre service. My gut and my $$ wont be returning.
(3)Sarah B.
The place is nice. Awesome decor, but the tables are sticky and not very clean. It's not the first time it's like this. The waiters there aren't very friendly. I had hair in my food twice now. Not coming back.
(2)Fred J.
The food is good, but inconsistent. Half-price apps for happy hour is the best way to experience te kei's. At it's best it deserves 4 stars, but typically they hit below their high water mark.
(3)Sue D.
Hit or miss? .... The service was decent at best, but Te Kei's was a poor excuse for "Asian/Chinese Fusion". The amount of food you recieve is definitely not worth the price you will pay. The Mongolian Beef was not terrible, but for $12.95, I expect better quality. Instead, go to Pei Wei or P.F. Changs. Next, the Lo Mein (shrimp) was terrible. The noodles were over cooked and lacked in flavor. It tasted like something you would've bought from the freezer aisle at your local grocery store, surely not worth $11.95. Forget that it's supppose to be "Asian" food, but do the chefs even know what good food is suppose to taste like? On a positive note, the parking and location was great. We visited on a Saturday night, and there was no wait and plenty of parking available. That should've been my first sign that this place was going to be a potential flop. Needless to say, it was a very very mediocre experience. Would I be back? Only if I loose my taste buds. Definitely a miss in my book.
(1)Jeff B.
Let me sum it up real quick. RIP OFF What do I mean? Well, if you're charging over two bucks for a freaking coke, at least have the balls to let me know about it by putting it on the menu. Took my kids and they ordered from the kids menu. Then, they charged for both of their soft drinks as well. Again, both over the two dollar mark (pretty sure it was 2.49) I can't think of any other place that doesn't include a kids drink with a kids meal. I also can't think of a place that would charge that much for a 12 oz. cup of soda for a kid. Pei Wei is much better food wise. Don't believe me? Check the crowds. Let me put it this way... Changing a couple of letter in the name (Pei Wei to Te Kei's) does not make you a great place to eat. Frankly, I think the food here sucks (maybe I should say it Suk Kei) I will admit I love the look of the place, but no more money from me. They've got a built in lunch crowd based on location only. I guess it's trendy, but if you want to give me $50.00, I'll be glad to tell you how cool you are.
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