bangui 31 #1 Posted February 25, 2014 Gents, For those with a hankering for real deal Japanese while in the Big Mango, I highly recommend Ten Sui on Sukhumvit 16. The restaurant is in its own house with a large courtyard/garden. Step into the property and you feel like you are in Japan. They have regular seating and tatami rooms. Note: this is a high level joint and priced accordingly for some things, but I would match the quality against just about any Japanese I have eaten outside Japan itself. They cover all the basic Japanese "sub-cuisines" and specialize in Kaizeki and v. fresh sashimi/sushi. Those two will set your wallet back - you are starting at 3000 baht for Kaizeki or 2300 baht for Sashimi for 2 ppl. They are constantly changing the specials with the seasons and the ingredients are of highest quality. HOWEVER, more staple dishes like assorted tempura (B350), Miso Cod/grilled salmon (B380/280), udon/soba (B250) and others are much more reasonable (relative to Western or Hong Kong prices and even the rising prices in Bangkok HiSo restaurants). The lunch sets are a great option - starting from 330 baht you have a wide choice of lots of very good and very filling lunch sets. As a high end place slacks, shoes, collared shirt are necessary. As a comparison, I would rate this place far higher than the Japanese in JW Marriott (Tsu & Nami) at similar or lower pricing levels. See the very extensive menu at their website: http://www.tensui.co/ Some good pics at their facebook: https://th-th.facebook.com/Tensui16 どういたしまして! Doitashimashite! 5 1 bkkladyboy, Thanks, hughjass85 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughjass85 128 #2 Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks for the review. I have a couple bookmarked (Tsu and Isao) but somehow missed this one on trip advisor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrDamage 33 #3 Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks Bangui Ill check it out ...Always on the lookout for new places to reward the Girls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youngone 2,258 #4 Posted February 28, 2014 As a comparison, I would rate this place far higher than the Japanese in JW Marriott (Tsu & Nami) at similar or lower pricing levels. Thanks for the tip Bangui, I'll definitely give this place a try when I'm back in April. I like Tsu at the JW Marriott, but I agree that the value for money factor is nowhere to be found down there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bangui 31 #5 Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Headed to Ten Sui for lunch today. My lady and I both had Baht 450 lunch sets: me, Beef Sukiyaki; her, three kinds of grilled fish. Both with salad, steamed custard, rice, miso, pickles, dessert, tea. Tasty and a nice chill atmosphere. Other customers in our area of restaurant were three separate Japanese families. Good sign. And with Asoke Junction now being cleared of protest stage, much easier to get to. Edited March 2, 2014 by bangui Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkkladyboy 447 #6 Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) agreed, and thanks for the evening i was there with you. i remember it was raining and as i entered the property it really was like being in JP. the lit lanterns hanging form the tree casting their light through the rain and mist as i walked along the short winding path to the restaurant truly set the mood which continued into the rustic restaurant where we sat by the large picture window looking over the garden area. needless to say the company and conversation that evening were great. here are a few photos i took that night: again, bangui, thanks for a great time with friends! Edited April 30, 2014 by bkkladyboy 1 hughjass85 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites