Cuisine - Tempura

The Best Tempura Restaurants Curated by My Concierge Japan
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TOKYO

Kagurazaka Ozashiki Tempura Tenko 神楽坂 天婦羅 天孝

A charming atmosphere nestled in the back alleys of Kagurazaka, loved by celebrities both domestic and international, this renowned restaurant specializes in Edo-style tempura.
Tempura

Step away from the busy streets of Ginza, Shinjuku, and Roppongi and discover the tranquil charm of ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Tempura Ono てんぷら小野

A tempura restaurant established by a chef recognized by the Japanese government, where you can enjoy a sensory experience through all five of your senses.
Tempura

Tempura Ono, a long-established tempura restaurant in Hatchobori, Tokyo, attracts many tempura conno...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO

Kodaiji Tantora 高台寺 丹虎

A hidden gem restaurant specializing in crab during the fall and winter and tempura in the spring and summer has opened in the elegant surroundings of Kyoto's renowned Kodaiji Temple.
Tempura
Crab Cuisine

Kodaiji Temple, a historical Kyoto landmark associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and celebrated for it...

  • Counter Seating
OSAKA
Special and Limited Release

Shokubo Ippo 食房一帆

Authentic tempura cooked singlehandedly by the hostess of a hide-away restaurant in Osaka.
Tempura
Vegetarian / Vegan

Kitashinchi is a bustling entertainment district in Osaka which is composed of a myriad of restauran...

  • Special and Limited Release
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
OSAKA
M Selected

Numata Sou ぬまた 双

The brand new branch of 2 Michelin Starred Tempura Numata.
Tempura

Numata Sou opened in January 2024 in Nishitenma, Osaka as a new branch of the 2 Michelin-starred Num...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO

Tempura Endo Okazaki-Tei 天ぷら圓堂 岡ざき邸

The Long-Established Tempura Restaurant Proudly Located Next to the Heian-jingū Shrine in Kyoto.
Tempura

Tempura Endo Okazaki-Tei is located to the west of the world-famous Heian-jingū Shrine, the symboli...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
1 Star

Tempura Kyoboshi 天ぷら 京星

1 Michelin-starred tempura created by the skills, tradition and techniques passed down through 3 generations in Kyoto Gion.
Tempura

Headed by the3rd generation owner, Chef Toshinori Sakakibara, Tempura Kyobashi has been open since 1...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
1 Star

Enyu an Kobayashi 圓融菴 小林(Enyu an Kobayashi )

A 1 Michelin Star Tempura establishment which continues to chase perfection in each single bite.
Tempura

Enyu an Kobayashi opened when Chef Noriyuki Kobayashi, the former head chef of the renowned Tempura ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA
1 Star

Konoha このは

A rare 1-Michelin starred traditional Japanese cuisine establishment where incredible Tempura is the main course.
Tempura

Chef Masami Tanaka honed his skills at traditional Japanese cooking for 16 years under the roof of t...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA

Tempura Kawaharasaki 天ぷら 川原崎

"Kamigata Tempura". A delightfully crisp and light style of tempura made without using sesame oil and a true representation of Osaka's innovation.
Tempura

Headed by Chef Kawaharasaki who earned his stripes at the famed Ippoh in both Osaka and Shanghai bra...

  • Counter Seating
TOKYO

Tempura Mikawa Keyakizaka Dori てんぷらみかわ けやき坂

Established by the eldest son of the "God of Tempura" Chef Saotome of the prestigious Mikawa Zezankyo.
Tempura

Tempura Mikawa Keyakizaka Dori was established by Chef Tomomi, the eldest son of famed Chef Saotome ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

Ippoh Tokyo 一宝東京店

Delicious tempura with over 150 years of history.
Tempura

Originally founded in 1850 in Osaka, the long-established tempura restaurant Ippoh opened its Tokyo ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
2 Stars

Tempura Numata 天ぷら ぬま田

Osaka's most exceptional 2 Michelin Starred tempura establishment.
Tempura

Tempura Numata has always been well-known by most all Tempura-loving foodies. Having relocated from ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Counter Seating
OSAKA
M Selected

Tempura Tenboshi 天ぷら 天星

Tenboshi. Tempura Numata's sister restaurant where exceptional tempura can be enjoyed at amazingly reasonable prices.
Tempura

Tenboshi was created from the wish that the experience of enjoying top-class tempura would be more e...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO

Tempura Endo Yasaka 天ぷら圓堂 八坂

"Yasaka Endo". The renowned Tempura establishment which was originally founded as a teahouse over a century ago.
Tempura

Located directly in front of Kenninji Temple in Gion Kyoto, with the famous Yasaka Pagoda in front, ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Ippoh Honten 一宝 本店

"Ippoh" An acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant of Osaka
Tempura

Established in 1850, Ippoh is a highly-acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant in Osaka. It is fam...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Ippoh Chayamachi 一宝茶屋町店

"Ippoh" An acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant of Osaka
Tempura

Established in 1850, Ippoh is a highly-acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant in Osaka. It is fam...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
1 Star

Tempura Hiraishi 天麩羅 ひらいし

Exquisite, crisp tempura at a Michelin Star restaurant in Osaka
Tempura

Opened in 2007 in Kitashinchi, Osaka, “Tempura Hiraishi” has received a Michelin Star for seven ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
TOKYO
3 toques2 Stars

Tempura Kondo てんぷら 近藤

One of the most renowned and distinguished Tempura restaurants in Japan. 2 Michelin Stars.
Tempura

Step into the world of Tempura Kondo, a prestigious Two Michelin Starred restaurant and one of Tokyo...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 2 Stars
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
2 Stars

Shunsaiten Tsuchiya 旬彩天 つちや

The only tempura restaurant to be listed in the Michelin Guide as 2 Stars in Osaka.
Tempura

Located off the beaten path and in the quiet residential area of Suita, Osaka, Shunsaiten Tsuchiya s...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch