Restaurant Details

In Japanese, the literal reading of the Zen saying “seiten hakujitsu” is “blue skies, white sunlight”. Metaphorically, it reflects innocence and purity.

Both meanings inspired the name and cuisine of prolific chef Akihiro Kondo’s tempura restaurant, Arakicho Tenpaku. Its title borrows the character “ten” from both “seiten” and “tempura”, while the “paku” part of its name is derived both from “hakujitsu” and the fact that only taihaku sesame oil is used in deep frying its tempura.

It is this exclusive use of taihaku sesame oil, alongside Chef Kondo’s uncompromising use of fresh produce and seafood, that gives Arakicho Tenpaku its characteristic lightness and flavor. Absent is the cloying sense of excess that one might typically expect from deep-fried food, only a delicate crunch that allows the original flavor of the seasonal ingredients to shine through uninhibited.

With a wide variety of ingredients from both Japan's mountains and seas, Chef Kondo gives diners a holistic experience of the country's rich bounties. In line with the restaurant's name, guests will find that he has nothing to hide here, only dedication to the perfection of the art of tempura.

Arakicho Tenpaku (Formerly Kondou) Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Arakicho Tenpaku (Formerly Kondou) Business Days

Arakicho Tenpaku (Formerly Kondou) Address

8 Nemoto Building 1F, Arakicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 160-0007

Arakicho Tenpaku (Formerly Kondou) Access Info

• Access Arakicho Tempaku via a 5-minute walk from nearby Yotsuda San-chome Station.

Arakicho Tenpaku (Formerly Kondou) Phone Number

Arakicho Tenpaku (Formerly Kondou) Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.