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Description
This fine tempura restaurant has a prestigious reputation for being established by Tawaraya Ryokan, one of the most famous and exclusive ryokans in all of Kyoto. Tenyu offers a tempura dining experience unlike any other. It prepares and serves tempura exactly how it’s supposed to be: light and crispy, and non-greasy. To do that, the chef of Tenyu strips back to the fundamentals of tempura craft as he prepares each tempura with the freshest and highest quality of seasonal ingredients.
Not only that, the tempura at Tenyu reveals interesting flavors as there’s a Kyoto twist added. Cottonseed oil is used, and this brings out the natural umami of each ingredient as it’s fried with Tenyu’s tempura batter. Served on the side are condiments like dipping tempura sauce, grated daikon radish, sansho peppers, salt, and lemon. All of these can be used according to the various tempura dishes.
Highly famous and one of the best in the city, Tenyu is definitely not one to miss out on. The skills and elegance of the chef are so unique that no other can mimic it.
SAT
31
Today
Lunch
11.30 - 1.00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Dinner
5.30 - 7.00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
SUN
01
Lunch
11.30 - 1.00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Dinner
5.30 - 7.00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
MON
02
Lunch
11.30 - 1.00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Dinner
5.30 - 7.00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
TUE
03
Closed
WED
04
Lunch
11.30 - 1.00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Dinner
5.30 - 7.00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
THU
05
Lunch
11.30 - 1.00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Dinner
5.30 - 7.00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
FRI
06
Dinner
5.30 - 7.00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Vegetarian
Not Available
Vegan
Not Available
Halal
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Pescetarian
Not Available
Gluten-free
Not Available
Kosher
Not Available
Vegetarian
Not Available
Vegan
Not Available
Halal
Not Available
Pescetarian
Not Available
Gluten-free
Not Available
Kosher
Not Available
Course changes seasonally, exact dishes can't be confirmed in advance. byFood can communicate any dietary needs to the restaurant when you book.
Kyoto
299 Shimohakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8083, Japan
No refund within 2 days of the reservation or no-shows.
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Carly WooSeptember 2025 • byFood
This was the best tempura I’ve ever had in my life. We had the omakase course which included multiple courses of seasonal tempura, a tendon bowl, tea, and a dessert. It’s a little on the expensive side, but worth every penny spent. I’d recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a special dining experience in Kyoto
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