Tempura / Fried Foods Restaurants(88)
Kawasaki Sushi Yokota
The Kawasaki branch of this Michelin-starred tempura restaurant serves a winning combination of tempura and sushi, both made with the same attention to detail and premium ingredients that made the original so acclaimed.
Kushizukushi
The simple joy of savoring Osaka’s beloved deep-fried skewers made exciting with a medley of regional Japanese ingredients in this beloved kushikatsu joint.
Kushi Tanaka
Recognized by its community long before being named a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide, Kushi Tanaka brings kushiage, the humble fried food on sticks, into the gourmet realm.
Kichiji Kanizou
Treasures of the northern Okhotsk Sea await at this Nakameguro restaurant. A secret hideaway inside sushi restaurant Onikai +1, where guests can experience a culinary odyssey through Michelin-quality tempura, sushi, and crab hotpot.
Tempura Taku
There’s the promise of cleverly executed, light tempura delivered that never stagnates when Masuda Takumi relocated his eponymous, Michelin-selected joint to Tokyo’s “Little Paris” in Kagurazaka.
Tempura Yamanoue Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi
Tempura Yamanoue’s Nihonbashi location provides quick service and takeaway for guests looking to try its famous tempura on the go. Though the competition in Nihombashi is fierce, Yamanoue’s light-as-air tempura is outstanding in any setting.
Tempura Yamanoue Roppongi
With its strong ties to the Hilltop Hotel, a second home for many of Japan’s authors, Tempura Yamanoue’s Roppongi operation re-envisions the classic Parisian literary cafe with wines and sake, perfectly paired with classic tempura.
Gion Senryu
Wrapped in a crisp blanket of barely-there batter, Chef Yamada Aki’s a-la-carte-meets-omakase tempura shines with Gion gold in her Michelin-featured venue.
Numata Sou
With one chef manning the general counter and the other leading the private service, Numata Sou delivers a two-of-a-kind vibrancy to the royal family of Osaka tempura.

Shintaro
Quality tempura lauded by the Michelin Guide 2020, with an emphasis on simplicity and clarity of flavors.

Yamazato (Hotel Okura Kobe)
Dine on a variety of Japanese cuisine, from tempura and sushi, in a gorgeous Japanese garden in the middle of the Hotel Okura Kobe. The seasonal course menus change with the picturesque views.

Takiya
Experiment with the endless possibilities of unconventional tempura at Takiya.

Kusunoki
One of the most comprehensive showcases of fine tempura dining you’re ever likely to find in Tokyo.

Naruse
Tempura inspiration is in abundance at this famous Shizuoka fixture.

Mikasa
Even if you’ve tried every other tempura shop in town, you’re sure to find a new favorite type at this Kawasaki store.
Tempura Kyorakutei
Soba and tempura are the highlights of this excellent restaurant, which makes their noodles from scratch.

Mikawa Zezankyo
Tempura specialty restaurant in east Tokyo, from a master of the craft with a divine reputation.

Mikawa Tempura
Attention to detail makes all the difference in the batter and oil at this top tempura restaurant in Akita.

Tempura Yamanoue (The Hilltop Hotel)
Enjoy deep-fried treats from one of the restaurants that wrote the book on fine tempura dining.

Tempura Iwai
If you’re in Ginza, consider switching out fine sushi dining for the ultimate in high-end tempura.

Tempura Araki
Simplicity doesn't mean average — the tempura at this Sapporo eatery is testament to that.

Tempura Koizumi
Try common tempura types prepared in unconventional ways.

Kitahachi (Osaka)
A traditional restaurant in Osaka with over 100 years of history, with a focus on delicious tempura and seasonal ingredients.

Miyagawa
Fresh seafood and vegetables fried in the light and pleasant Kansai tempura style, at Miyagawa in Tokyo’s chic style center.

Kaminarimon Sansada
A tempura restaurant boasting over 180 years of history, which faithfully carries the banner for authentic Edomae tempura!
Tensuke
A neighborhood tempura shop in Koenji loved all over Tokyo, where you can try soft-boiled egg tempura and loads of other crispy treats!

Tempura Abe Honten
Seek and ye shall find some of the best-value tempura in Tokyo at this Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, sequestered in a Ginza basement.

Tempura Mitsuta
A long-running Tsukiji tempura institution, serving delicious seafood and vegetable course meals with a 2021 Michelin star to their name.
