Tempura Restaurants in Japan(87)
SEAT RESERVATIONSeiju
Try out the unconventional pairing of wine and tempura, then wonder why it hasn’t been done before!
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 RESERVATIONShintaro
Quality tempura lauded by the Michelin Guide 2020, with an emphasis on simplicity and clarity of flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONEdomae Shinsaku
Savor the crispiest tempura dishes crafted by a self-taught master chef.
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 RESERVATIONMiyashiro
Almost 20 courses of tempura and appetizers are on offer at Nakameguro’s most exciting Michelin-starred tempura restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONTentempura Uchitsu
A Michelin-starred tempura restaurant where the chef adapts to the needs and preferences of his customers.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Ginya
This double Michelin-starred restaurant offers up some of the best artisan tempura you’re ever likely to try.
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 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 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 RESERVATIONKyoboshi
Three generations of trial and error have gone into creating this fantastic Kyoto tempura experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Takeuchi
Luxuriate in a mix of crispy tempura and fresh sushi in one full course.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Koizumi
Try common tempura types prepared in unconventional ways.
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 RESERVATIONTakiya
Experiment with the endless possibilities of unconventional tempura at Takiya.
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.
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.