Tempura Ono
てんぷら小野
Tokyo
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Tempura
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.
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Tempura Ono, a long-established tempura restaurant in Hatchobori, Tokyo, attracts many tempura connoisseurs.
Chef Koichiro Shimura leads Tempura Ono and began his journey into tempura in 2006.
Originally a trading company employee in the food sector, Chef Shimura took over Tempura Ono after marrying the former owner’s eldest daughter. Initially, he saw tempura as a simple method of frying ingredients in oil. However, Chef Shimura now deeply appreciates the profound nature of tempura, reflecting, “It was simply a lack of my own expression back then. Now I realize how deep a cuisine it is.”
At the start, Chef Shimura promoted local production and consumption. During this period, he met Chef Okuda of ‘Al Cacciato,’ an Italian restaurant known for its unique style. Chef Okuda taught him the importance of using salt in harmony with ingredients, the value of simple cooking methods, and various scientific theories. Chef Shimura was particularly impressed by Okuda’s care for guests and producers and his approach to building relationships. Chef Shimura’s talent blossomed as he gained international experience.
Since 2011, Chef Shimura has gained recognition as a Japanese chef on the global stage. He has held prestigious roles, such as overseeing Japanese cuisine on world cruise liners, representing the Japanese government at the Madrid International Gourmet Fair and the Milan Collection, and serving as the executive chef of the Japan Pavilion at the Milan Expo.
Chef Shimura describes himself as a “guide of the five senses” and continues to cook tempura with ‘heart.’ His excellent English skills enable him to engage in insightful discussions about the essence of tempura and the premium ingredients he uses. When in Tokyo, Tempura Ono is a must-visit.
| Address | 3F, 2-15-5 Hatchobori, Chuoku, Tokyo |
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| Business hours | Lunch: 11:30 to 14:00 Dinner: 17:30 to 22:00 |
| Closed | Sat, Sun and Holidays |
| Directions | Approx 3 minute walk from the A5 Exit of Hatchobori Station of the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Approx 5 minute taxi ride from Tokyo Station |
| Price | From ￥21,780 |
| Seating | 13 counter seats |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | Babies and small are allowed. Children 10 years old and above are required to order an adult's course. ※ Regarding children 9 years old and younger, a maximum of two children are allowed per reservation, and required to order from the à la carte menu on-site. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | Fluent English |
| Parking | None |
| Dresscode | Smart Casual required. ※ Sportswear and sandals are not allowed. ※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry. |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | ※ Cancellations made up to 15:00 JST of 3 days before the reservation date are eligible to receive a full refund. ※ Cancellations made after 15:00 JST of 3 days before, or 2 days before, 1 day before, or on the day of the reservation date are not eligible to receive any refund. ※ All changes to the reservation are required to be made at least 3 days before the reservation date. ※ Requests to change or cancel a reservation made after the specified days above will not be eligible for any refund and requests to change the reservation to an alternative date/time will not be accommodated. ※ Reservations will be cancelled and entry will be denied if more than 15 minutes late and no refund will be provided. |
| Concierge Service Fee | 10% |
3F, 2-15-5 Hatchobori, Chuoku, Tokyo
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