Sashimi platters here run mid-range for KWI, around $$ overall.
Sushi Tei sits airside in Terminal 1, past security and near the main international gates, so you’re fine staying here until boarding starts. It operates daily from 10:00 to 22:00, which covers most daytime and evening departures but not the very late-night banks. Plan on standard sit‑down timing: about 30–45 minutes for a full meal if it’s not slammed with departures.
The menu leans classic Japanese: nigiri, maki rolls, sashimi plates, tempura, and a few rice and noodle dishes, all at a solid mid-tier price point for an airport. Expect basic rolls and donburi in the $10–$20 equivalent range, with larger combination sets landing higher. It’s casual dining, not a grab‑and‑go counter, so you get table service and proper plates instead of takeaway cartons.
Fish quality here sits above what you usually see in generic airport sushi chains, helped by steady traffic from Terminal 1’s international flights. You’ll find standard tuna and salmon combinations more reliably than niche items, and hot dishes like tempura or teriyaki feel safer if you’re wary of raw fish before a long haul. Portions lean on the moderate side, so big appetites may need an extra roll or side dish to leave full.
Service speed tracks the flight banks out of KWI Terminal 1, so at 18:00–21:00 you can see wait times creep past 20 minutes for food if several widebodies board around the same hour. Staff usually handle English fine, but menu photos help if you’re rushing and just want one or two quick rolls. There’s typically enough seating for small groups, though solo travelers may prefer the counter spots when available.
Tip: with the 10:00–22:00 schedule, use Sushi Tei for lunch or an early dinner; for post‑22:00 departures out of Terminal 1, eat here first, then treat anything near the gate as backup snacks only.