Salmon sashimi runs about RM20–30 a plate here
Post-security in T1 at Penang International, Sushi Tei sits in the main departures food zone and keeps the lights on from 10:00 to 22:00. It’s a full-service Japanese spot, not a grab-and-go kiosk, so budget at least 30–40 minutes if you’re trying to eat before an evening departure. Expect a higher bill than the food court downstairs; this lands firmly in the $$$ bracket for the airport.
The menu leans classic Japanese: salmon sashimi is the signature and usually arrives in thick, cold cuts on ice, plus the usual rolls, tempura, and donburi. Hot dishes like chicken katsu or ramen typically sit around RM25–40, while mixed sushi sets climb higher. Portion sizes run smaller than city branches, so two people often end up ordering three or four items to leave satisfied.
Service pace matches airport timing: most tables turn in under 45 minutes, and staff know when you say “boarding at 18:30” that you’re on the clock. Rating sits around 4.4 online, mainly for consistency and decent fish quality in a terminal where fresh seafood isn’t a given. It’s fully air‑conditioned, and being inside security in T1 means you’re a 5–10 minute walk from most international gates.
Best value sits in the lunch-ish window between 11:00 and 15:00, when sets and sashimi combos often cost less than ordering item by item. Drinks add up quickly: green tea is usually refillable and cheaper than soft drinks or juices, which can tack RM6–10 onto the bill per person. There’s beer, but no elaborate cocktail list, and alcohol prices reflect airport markups.
Tip: if your flight leaves around the nightly bank between 20:00 and 22:00, aim to sit down by 19:00; the kitchen can get backed up and they don’t serve past closing, even if you’re mid-connection.
Salmon Sashimi