Toei
Last updated★ 4.1 · 362 Google reviews · $$$
Toei is a Japanese-inspired small-plates restaurant on Campbell Street in Surry Hills. The dining room feels chic and intimate, suited to dates and catch-ups with close friends. It does best with seafood and the crisp potato pavé, and diners often praise the service. Rose Terrace Park is about four minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Toei
Food at Toei
Toei serves small plates, and many are starter-sized, so diners often order several. Regulars keep naming the kingfish sashimi, the crab crumpet and the potato pavé, which is crisp outside and cooked through inside. Plates are finished with garnishes such as roe and herbs. One visitor who chose the tasting menu found each course carefully presented, and the meal ends with a raspberry sorbet.
What to order: Kingfish sashimi · Crab crumpet · Potato pavé
The tasting menu and the room
Toei offers a tasting menu, and one visitor chose it for a Sunday lunch when the restaurant was almost empty, which made the meal feel calm. Courses arrive one after another, with the raspberry sorbet, served with crumbs and a mint leaf, closing the meal on a bright note. The room suits a slower, more considered meal rather than a quick bite.
What customers say about Toei
- 💬Service described as friendly, attentive and welcoming
- 💬Atmosphere called chic, calm and cosy, good for dates
- 💬Dishes praised for presentation and fresh ingredients
- 💬Anchovy churros split diners, with a couple finding them too salty or mismatched
Tips for visiting Toei
- ✓Book by phone, which diners find simple.
- ✓The anchovy churros divide opinion, so order them only if you like something salty.
- ✓Ask for a seat outside if you want the footpath tables.
Getting to Toei
Toei is at Shop 1 & 2, 185 Campbell Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Parking is available, and Rose Terrace Park is a short walk away if you want to stretch your legs before or after your meal.
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FAQ about Toei
What cuisine does Toei serve?
Toei serves Japanese-inspired small plates, such as kingfish sashimi and crab crumpet.
Can I book a table at Toei?
Yes, and diners say booking by phone is simple.
Is Toei open for dinner on weekdays?
Yes, dinner runs from 5pm, Monday to Sunday.