Tempura Restaurants in Japan(74)
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura & Soba Miwa
From frying its tempura in rice oil, to using fresh seafood from the local waters of Osaka Bay, the small touches in this Kitashinchi restaurant make it stand out.
SEAT RESERVATIONKushi 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Motoyoshi
With liquid nitrogen in his arsenal, chef Motoyoshi Kazuhito’s pioneering tempura draws gourmands and tempura lovers alike to two-Michelin-starred Tempura Motoyoshi in quiet Ebisu.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyoboshi
Three generations of trial and error have gone into creating this fantastic Kyoto tempura experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Maehira
Michelin-starred tempura from a veteran of the craft, with a specialization in wild plants and fresh seafood.
SEAT RESERVATIONShunkeian Arakaki
One for the tempura connoisseurs, here you can sample some rare Okinawan ingredients and excellent house specials.
SEAT RESERVATIONTentempura Uchitsu
A Michelin-starred tempura restaurant where the chef adapts to the needs and preferences of his customers.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Ayame
Excellent tempura dining in Nagoya, with some inventive dishes dreamed up by the second generation, Michelin-starred owner.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiraishi
Insanely flavor-packed tempura is only enhanced further by the exciting seasonings and wine pairings at this Michelin-star tempura restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONShunsaiten Tsuchiya
The best of both worlds: fine tempura dining in a high-end kaiseki format, at one of Osaka’s best Michelin-starred restaurants.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Tenko
Every other tempura restaurant in Fukuoka pales in comparison to this one owned by a Tokyo-trained master chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONAgedashi Tempura Tenhiro
One simply cannot resist tempura, especially not from this restaurant in Nagasaki, led by a chef who has earned a Michelin star for perfecting his craft.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakiya
Experiment with the endless possibilities of unconventional tempura at Takiya.
SEAT RESERVATIONKusunoki
One of the most comprehensive showcases of fine tempura dining you’re ever likely to find in Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONNaruse
Tempura inspiration is in abundance at this famous Shizuoka fixture.
SEAT RESERVATIONMikasa
Even if you’ve tried every other tempura shop in town, you’re sure to find a new favorite type at this Kawasaki store.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Matsu
Tempura heritage forms the base of this inventive Japanese restaurant, in Kyoto's most Zen neighbourhood.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Takeuchi
Luxuriate in a mix of crispy tempura and fresh sushi in one full course.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Araki
Simplicity doesn't mean average — the tempura at this Sapporo eatery is testament to that.
SEAT RESERVATIONMiyagawa
Fresh seafood and vegetables fried in the light and pleasant Kansai tempura style, at Miyagawa in Tokyo’s chic style center.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Tenko Honten
A father and son team will serve you up one of the best tempura meals of your life at this 2020 Michelin-starred restaurant in Hiroshima.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Kakiage Yukimura
This Michelin Bib Gourmand tempura specialist in Shinbashi serves its kakiage tempura fritters with a tsugi-tashi sauce constantly being added to for over 50 years. History in a single crunch.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamazato (Hotel Okura Fukuoka)
Step back in time, as you enjoy the essential flavors of Japan’s seasons in this retro hotel dining room. Celebrate with the locals as you tuck into a homey space, fragrant with memories and fresh food.
SEAT RESERVATIONKushizukushi
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONKichiji 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura 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.
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Alongside 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.