Tempura Restaurants in Japan(74)
COURSE MENUTempura Ono
Just north of the old Tsukiji Market, a tempura master creates specialized omakase menus based on guests' preferences, made with premium seasonal ingredients from all across Japan.
COURSE MENUNishiazabu Tempura Uoshin
Starting out as a fish supplier to restaurants in the Akasaka area over 130 years ago, Uoshin’s tempura restaurant offshoot has since made a name for itself with its astonishingly fresh seafood, fried to perfection by a Japanese culinary legend.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyobashi Tempura Fukamachi
Carefully calculated tempura is an art and science, and the Ginza-based duo at Kyobashi Tempura Fukamachi are masters.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Kondo
Dine at one of the world's most popular tempura restaurants, where famous people have vied for a seat at the counter.
COURSE MENUTempura Ten Soso Roppongi Hills
Tempura Ten Soso offers a premium tempura experience featuring fresh seasonal ingredients sourced within and outside Japan. The restaurant is headed by Chef Keita Sato, a famous name in the tempura scene.
COURSE MENUDaikanyama Rokkakutei
This kushikatsu restaurant just off Shibuya has been serving high-quality ingredients like kuroge wagyu black beef and Japanese tiger prawn for over 40 years.
SEAT RESERVATIONTen-Masa
A Michelin-starred tempura master with a lifelong affinity for the craft serves up fine, fresh, and seasonal meals in stylish Nakameguro.
SEAT RESERVATIONShintaro
Quality tempura lauded by the Michelin Guide 2020, with an emphasis on simplicity and clarity of flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamazato (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.
COURSE MENUTempura Ginza Onodera Namikidori
This Ginza tempura restaurant’s counter-only seating allows guests to observe masters at work.
COURSE MENUXEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / tempura & sushi An
Located in one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Tokyo, this restaurant has an Iron Chef with over 20 restaurants founded as its advisor. Combined with seafood from the finest suppliers in Toyosu, XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS is an unmissable destination.
COURSE MENUArakicho Tenpaku (Formerly Kondou)
As is apt for an establishment that takes its name from a Zen saying about purity and natural beauty, this tempura restaurant uses pure taihaku sesame oil to enhance the inherent flavor of its carefully-chosen produce.
COURSE MENUHokkaisushi and Tempura Sushiyama Shinjuku
Gourmands who might not be able to make a Hokkaido trip will satisfy their north-country cravings at this Shinjuku restaurant, which receives its seafood fresh from Hakodate’s famed Asaichi Morning Market every day.
COURSE MENUTempura Ginza Onodera Higashiginza
“Authentic tempura from Ginza, to the world.” This tempura restaurant marries seasonal ingredients with refined techniques to provide a truly genuine tempura experience. The hairy crab tempura in particular is not to be missed.
SEAT RESERVATIONAbura Hitotsuki
Savor tempura perfection — sometimes with your hands — at Abura Hitotsuki, Hakata's intimate tempura hideaway, where Chef Nakatani crafts light, airy delicacies.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Obata
Since 2017, Tempura Obata has made its mark as a high-quality tempura restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and a calming refined atmosphere.
SEAT RESERVATIONHamacho Kaneko
A veteran of the Michelin restaurant Ishiusubiki Teuchi Kyorakutei, Chef Kaneko Yasushi wears his own Michelin awards with quiet pride. Soba, tempura, appetizers and sake are aplenty at his Hamacho restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONTohakuan Karibe
The highlight of this Michelin Bib Gourmand soba restaurant is its extensive wine selection, which changes every week at the recommendation of a sommelier. Seasonal tempura offerings keep guests coming back for more.
COURSE MENUKagurazaka Tempura Tenko
Chef Arai Hitoshi’s family has been making tempura at his Kagurazaka restaurant for almost 50 years, and he has lectured on the subject from Paris to New York. His secret ingredient? A focus on hospitality.
COURSE MENUTempura Asakusa SAKURA
Enjoy luxurious omakase tempura beneath hanging cherry blossoms in this Asakusa restaurant. English-speaking staff serve course after course of halal and gluten-free tempura, like the restaurant’s signature wagyu sirloin.
SEAT RESERVATIONEdomae Shinsaku
Savor the crispiest tempura dishes crafted by a self-taught master chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeiju
Try out the unconventional pairing of wine and tempura, then wonder why it hasn’t been done before!
SEAT RESERVATIONMiyashiro
Almost 20 courses of tempura and appetizers are on offer at Nakameguro’s most exciting Michelin-starred tempura restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Ginya
This double Michelin-starred restaurant offers up some of the best artisan tempura you’re ever likely to try.
SEAT RESERVATIONHanagatami (Ritz-Carlton Osaka)
This restaurant may be the most famous for its Michelin-starred tempura, but a dizzying array of other counters like tempura, teppanyaki, sushi and even traditional irori-yaki charcoal grilling make this a comprehensive Japanese culinary experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Koizumi Takano
Fresh seafood from Toyama Bay like white shrimp and firefly squid are battered lightly in Kansai style, then fried in 100% safflower oil at this former Michelin-starred restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONTenjaku
Every kaiseki meal at the Michelin-starred Tenjaku ends with tempura, Chef Nishioka Ryo’s way of showing respect to his grandfather. Each dish is served on beautiful porcelain fired at local kyoto kilns.
SEAT RESERVATIONTenkane
Tenkane has been Shinjuku's edible time capsule since 1903. The nostalgic Meiji-era vibe meets modern sizzle, serving light, crispy tempura crafted from Toyosu’s freshest finds. Every bite echoes the essence of Japan's rich heritage.
Recent Reviews from GuestsAlongside sushi and kaiseki, tempura is one of the pillars of traditional Japanese cuisine. The technique was brought over by Portuguese traders centuries ago, but now it’s become a quintessentially Japanese dish, and far healthier than similar dishes in Europe.
You’ll find it served in many places, from cheap chains to triple Michelin-starred restaurants in Ginza. With byFood’s restaurant reservation service, you can book a spot at the perfect one for you with no hassle at all. Vegetarian and pescatarian diners should also have no problem finding a place to accommodate their needs among these tempura restaurants in Japan.
If you want to try the best of the best, consider splashing out on an omakase tempura feast to remember, where a highly-skilled chef will whip up deep-fried delicacies one after the other right in front of you. Although, you don’t always have to pay a high premium for great tempura; many top restaurants offer great deals on tempura rice bowls and daytime dining. You’re sure to find just the right place to fit your budget and satisfy your cravings for crispy, deep-fried treats.