If possible, I'd rather not have it known, but this is my favorite hidden gem restaurant near my company! If you're looking for delicious food to go with your drinks in the Mita-Hamamatsucho area, this is the go-to place without a doubt! I'll stop the report here this time because I don't want it to be widely known. The location is right in the middle between Hamamatsucho and Tamachi, with poor transportation access and situated on a narrow backstreet. Despite this, it's always packed with regulars, including executives from several well-known large companies, by around 6 pm, so reservations are a must. It's pronounced "Hisa"! During the day, they serve set meals centered around tempura, and in the evening, it's more of an izakaya focusing on tempura, but since the current master took over, they have gradually introduced innovative dishes that go well with sake, making it a hidden popular spot. The specialties are the mixed tempura and seafood yukhoe. The tempura will surprise you with its size and thickness! When you take a bite, you'll be amazed by the large squid, shrimp, and scallops inside. The crispy batter soaked in tempura sauce guarantees a perfect texture and taste. A truly satisfying dish! There's also a half-size option, so be sure to give it a try! The seafood yukhoe is a creative dish where white and red sashimi are mixed with negitoro and tobiko, then mixed with a warm egg like yukhoe, wrapped in seaweed with wasabi on the side. The combination of seaweed, wasabi aroma, and the taste of seafood is outstanding! The extra step of mixing and wrapping really enhances the deliciousness! This is also a must-try! Personally, I highly recommend the onion and anchovy cheese bake! It looks like a thin pizza as shown in the photo! Despite the simple ingredients, it's surprising how well it pairs with alcohol. The satisfaction without carbs is quite remarkable. I also want to point out its healthiness. *Captions are included in all other food photos, so please check them out. This time, I got carried away with an old friend and ended up ordering a total of 9 dishes, eating until we couldn't move, and finishing a bottle of beer and a bottle of shochu each, costing 6000 yen per person! If you drink normally, it's around 4000 yen, so in terms of cost and satisfaction, it's a great deal for an individual izakaya in Minato-ku. As mentioned at the beginning, the access to the restaurant is not the best, but once you arrive, there's no doubt you'll be impressed beyond your imagination. It's like reaching the summit and feeling a sense of accomplishment. I hope the customer base doesn't increase too much as I wouldn't want it to get too crowded.

The road along the railway tracks at Tamachi Station gradually narrows, and I wondered if there was a shop at the end of this road... but there was a shop! Inside the shop, there were many customers. I ordered a tempura rice bowl with half rice. The half rice was 20 yen off. Very reasonable. It came with miso soup with seaweed. The tempura had shrimp, smelt, squid, and sweet potato. The tempura and rice were both drizzled with sauce. I love squid, so I was happy to see it. The sweet potato was thinly sliced to the point of being excessive. It was delicious!

Lunch Tempura Bowl for 1100 yen. There are plenty of toppings and it's worth eating. The photo shows the tempura dipping sauce, but you can also choose a different sauce flavor. I love the nighttime menu items like seafood yukhoe, seafood tempura, and kudanmochi. I will post a separate report on my visit at night.

About an 8-minute walk from Tamachi towards Hamamatsucho, there is a tempura and small dishes restaurant called Hisa. It's tucked away in a back alley, so locals or people who work around here might be the only ones who know about it. By lunchtime, it's usually packed. I ordered the classic tempura bowl for ¥900. From ordering to the dish being served, it only took a few minutes for the freshly fried tempura bowl to arrive. The tempura consists of shrimp, smelt fish, squid, and sweet potato arranged in a Mount Fuji shape. Fried at a high temperature, the coating is crispy and fragrant. The seafood tempura has a delicious taste and unique texture, and the sweet potato is soft and sweet. With a rich dark sauce drizzled on top, the tempura and rice are quickly devoured. The quick turnover of dishes reflects the high number of customers during lunchtime.

I visited this restaurant based on a recommendation from a friend. It is located in a quiet residential area about a 10-minute walk from Tamachi Station, passing through the building district. I had heard that they were famous for their tempura, but I was pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of items on the menu. I ordered dishes such as fried cartilage, sand liver in garlic sauce, seafood yukhoe, tofu with meat, anchovy and onion cheese bake, and many more, all of which were delicious. I also drank two bottles of shochu, but was shocked by the surprisingly reasonable price. Oh, and the recommended tempura was amazing - so big yet crispy all the way through. They also had several rice dishes, which I thoroughly enjoyed until the end. The second-generation owner and his mother were wonderful ❤︎

Starting work again, I was in the mood for tempura rice bowl. I decided to give this restaurant another chance after running out of rice last year. Many people seemed to be in the mood for tempura rice bowls at the beginning of the year, as the restaurant was very busy. Although they ran out of rice at 12:20, I managed to make it in time for my revenge. After turning away a group of two because of the rice shortage, two customers who arrived at 12:35 were seated just in time before the rice ran out, so luck plays a part as well. It seems like the decision to determine the amount of rice to cook was correct, as the restaurant did not have any more customers after that. For small Japanese restaurants that only serve traditional cuisine, having excess rice can be a burden on profits, and there are also limitations to the capacity for frying tempura. Creating a sense of desire and scarcity by not being able to eat even though you want to is a good marketing strategy, so it is more rational to set a limit on the amount of rice and sales. I successfully got the Deluxe Tempura Rice Bowl with two large prawns, a small fish, squid, shiso leaf, sweet potato, and a gorgeous presentation of tempura flowers. After delivering the tempura rice bowl, the owner's mother kindly offered me a mandarin orange as a New Year's gift, showing the warmth of a family-run business. What surprised me the most was when the second-generation owner apologized during the payment, saying, "I'm sorry for running out of rice the other day." It had been two weeks since the rice shortage incident on December 20th, and it was only my second visit to the restaurant, so I wasn't a regular customer. Despite that, he remembered and sincerely apologized for the previous inconvenience, which was impressive. I couldn't help but react, "You have a good memory!" This is a prime example of good customer service. I am confident that this restaurant will continue to prosper in the future. Enjoying a delicious tempura rice bowl at the beginning of the year left me feeling satisfied both physically and emotionally, making for a great start to the year. Deluxe Tempura Rice Bowl 1,100 yen

Today's lunch was at the tempura and small dishes restaurant "Hisashi" for the first time. During lunch time, they offer grilled fish set meals and mackerel miso stew set meals, but tempura is the main dish. There are various variations of tempura donburi and tempura set meals, including a sauce-based donburi called "nokke-don" and a set meal called "atama set" where the tempura and rice are served separately. The tempura donburi costs 900 yen, and the tempura consists of shrimp, smelt, squid, and sweet potato. For an additional 200 yen, you can upgrade to the "jou tendon" which includes two large shrimp, smelt, squid, shiso leaf, and sweet potato. Unable to resist the temptation of two large shrimp, I ordered the jou tendon. The restaurant is run by what seems to be a mother and her son, providing warm and friendly service. The interior, lit by fluorescent lights, appears a bit outdated and dull, but the pleasant sound of frying oil coming from the kitchen creates a nice atmosphere. The jou tendon was served with dried daikon radish, miso soup, and pickles, and the tempura was beautifully arranged on top, with layers of tempura piled so high that the rice was barely visible. The crispy tempura paired perfectly with the sweet sauce, resulting in a delicious dish. The prices are reasonable and the cost performance is high. Since the closure of Tendon Tenya in Tamachi, there have been few opportunities to encounter a satisfactory tempura donburi in the Tamachi area, but this place definitely meets the mark and is worth revisiting. No Attack No Chance!! Jou tendon 1,100 yen

Located in a narrow alley between Shiba Yonchome, Tamachi Station, and Hamamatsucho Station, around halfway from Daiichi Keihin towards the Yamanote Line side, is a restaurant called Kyu-san. I tried the Atama Teishoku (half portion) for 900-20 yen, and it was delicious! The Minato-ku PayPay 30% cashback campaign has started, but it's hard to find eligible shops (Shinagawa, the neighboring ward, has mostly eligible shops though...). Finally found a promising shop and used a taxi coupon to get there. The restaurant has a traditional atmosphere, with a Kyoto-style eel bed-like deep interior. It was almost full even during lunchtime. I had heard that the portions were generous, so I only had half portion of rice. The tempura was served hot and crispy, with shrimp, smelt, squid, and sweet potato. The tempura was drizzled with a sweet sauce, which really stimulated my appetite. There was also grated daikon radish, but most of it was already buried under the sauce, so the pickles served as a nice palate cleanser. It was quite filling due to the fried food, more than it appeared. I'm glad I only had half portion of rice. PayPay♪

I had a tempura rice bowl for lunch for 850 yen. It was quite generous in size. There was a lot of batter, but it was delicious as the batter soaked up the sauce. I couldn't help but eat the rice with the sauce vigorously. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant with a friend to have a lunch of tempura rice bowl. I ordered the "Jouatama" set for 1,100 yen, which comes with tempura and rice served separately. The rice was served in a large bowl, almost the size of a volleyball, with plenty of rice. I couldn't finish it all, so I asked to have some rice removed, and they exchanged it for a normal-sized bowl of rice. After a 5-minute wait, the tempura arrived. It included 2 prawns, smelt fish, squid, sweet potato, and shiso leaf, all served on a large plate. The thickness of the batter on the tempura was a bit too much for my liking, and the sauce was on the sweeter side. I'm not someone who eats a lot of rice normally, but with the thick batter and strong sauce, I needed a decent amount of rice to reset my palate, and the amount of rice they exchanged for was not enough. It was hard to ask for more rice after already requesting an exchange. There were other things that made me question the meal, so overall, it was a bit of a lackluster experience.

I visited "Tempura and Small Dishes Hisa," a restaurant I used to go to for lunch over 30 years ago. The last time I came was about 5 years ago. They are only open on weekdays, so today is a rare opportunity. I ordered the same "Atama Teishoku" as before and enjoyed the sound of tempura being fried while waiting. The rice arrived in a bowl, and I quickly asked for it to be changed to "half portion" of rice, but of course! Since it's the "head" of the tempura, the rice has always been served in a bowl. The crispy tempura, soaked in a rich sauce with grated daikon... it was absolutely delicious. Thank you for the meal. Oh! By the way, because I asked for "half portion" of rice, I received a 20 yen discount on the bill.

◆Tempura Small Dish Hisada-cho Mita, established in 1971, is a long-established tempura small dish restaurant with nearly 50 years of history!! Located in a back alley of Daiichi Keihin, I slipped in just before the end of lunch time on a weekday. It seems to be a family-run business with 2 chefs and 1 server. ◆Nokke Donburi with Miso Soup and Oshinko for 900 yen including tax. Tempura with sauce?! A combination that you don't see often, so I decided to give it a try. The sizzling sound of oil when the ingredients are fried in the kitchen really stimulates the appetite. The two large prawns are quite impressive! The combination of prawn tempura with a spicy and rich sauce is refreshing. The enoki mushrooms, shiso leaves, and sweet potatoes are also crispy and delicious. The sauce shining on top of the tempura is something I've never tasted before, truly a unique tempura experience. It's a hidden gem of a restaurant in an inconspicuous area, but they seem to be working hard to attract customers by coming up with innovative lunch ideas and services. When leaving, the head chef in the kitchen greeted me with a smile. I would love to try different dishes next time. It was a great meal.

It's been a while since I visited Tamachi. Before my afternoon plans, I decided to have lunch in this area and visited this restaurant that I had been to a long time ago. When I arrived around 11:40, there was already one group of customers. The restaurant has a cozy izakaya-like atmosphere with only 6 table seats. Although my memory of visiting here over 20 years ago is somewhat vague, I recall sitting at the counter back then, but I couldn't find a counter seat this time. I took a seat at a table in the middle of the restaurant. It seems to be a family-run business. In the kitchen, there was an elderly gentleman and a middle-aged man. The elderly gentleman was frying tempura. The service was provided by a woman who seemed to be the wife. I wanted to try something unique like "atama" or "nokke," so I ordered the Atama Teishoku (tempura rice bowl with separated rice) for 1100 yen. The sizzling sound of tempura being fried and the savory aroma in the air aroused my appetite. In less than 10 minutes after ordering, the freshly fried Atama Teishoku arrived. The Atama Teishoku came with tempura soaked in tempura sauce, rice, miso soup, a side dish, and pickles. On the plate were two large prawns, kisu fish, squid, shiso leaf, and pumpkin tempura, all generously sized. The rice was served in a large bowl, and I could tell that finishing it would make me quite full even before eating. I started by enjoying the large prawns. The hot prawns with the sweet and savory sauce were delicious. The thick squid, fragrant shiso leaf, hot and fluffy kisu fish, and sweet pumpkin were all appealing on their own, but when eaten with the tempura sauce, they became even more delicious. The side dish of dried daikon radish and fried food, along with the pickles, provided a nice break in between bites of tempura. I was initially considering playing it safe and ordering the regular tempura set, but I'm glad I chose the Atama Teishoku. The tempura, eaten with the tempura sauce on the rice, was incredibly delicious. Each piece of tempura was large, allowing me to fully enjoy the flavors. As expected, I felt full after finishing the meal. The miso soup, side dish, and pickles were also tasty, making it a very satisfying lunch. As I was leaving, the elderly gentleman in the kitchen who was frying the tempura greeted me warmly, leaving a great impression. The restaurant is a bit far from Tamachi Station and tucked away from the main road, making it easy to miss, but its deliciousness truly deserves to be called a hidden gem. The meal was so delicious that I regret not visiting more often over the past 20 years. Thank you for the meal.

Between Tamachi Station and Hamamatsucho Station, it's a bit closer to Tamachi. It's like a narrow alley between the Tokaido Main Line and the JR Yamanote Line. Personally, it's a place I don't usually go to. It's a cozy place with seating for about 30 people if you really pack it in. The atmosphere is like a local izakaya. I visited around 12:30 on a weekday and it was about half full, so you should be able to get in without any issues. They offer a variety of lunch options. Although they advertise tempura, I decided to skip the seafood bowl and grilled fish set from the start. The tempura options include tempura bowl for 850 yen, tempura-don for 900 yen, and head set for 900 yen as the basic choices, with additional options like two prawns for an extra charge. I decided to go with the tempura set since they emphasize tempura on their sign. It's a bit pricey for lunch at 1200 yen, but it's quite fantastic. The tempura batter is crispy and crunchy, with a nice balance between the two. It really brings out the flavor of the ingredients. I also took a photo of the head set, where the rice and toppings are served separately. The tempura of small fish and squid is delicious, and the sweet potato tempura is incredibly thick and tasty. I've included photos of the evening menu, but this time I went for a drink-focused visit, so I'd like to come back and enjoy a meal at a more leisurely pace. Thank you for the meal!

This is a restaurant located on a street one block in the direction of JR railway tracks from the first Keihin. I was invited to a social gathering and attended. I had been taken here by a senior colleague a few times before starting my food blog, and also as a guest for hospitality. This time, it was a social gathering on the second floor that was completely reserved. I was treated to a feast and had no idea about the budget at all (　-∀-) Thank you very much (*´∀`)♪ Appetizers, sashimi, and tempura (* >ω<) surrounded by important people, even though I was nervous, the deliciousness made me happy♪ Drinking beer from a bottle, so I had to drink it in a small, elegant glass (；^ω^) I tried not to gulp it down too quickly (^∀^；) I was full after eating the tempura. I vaguely remember more dishes being served after that, but I got drunk, and my memory is too blurry (-_- ) I regret it. It's a nice and cozy restaurant. Thank you for the feast (* >ω<)

This is my first visit to the tempura restaurant "Tempura Small Cuisine Hisa" located between Hamamatsucho and Tamachi. I arrived around 12:10 and was able to enter without waiting. I ordered the "Jyouatama Teishoku" for 1,100 yen, which includes two large prawns, a small fish called "kiss," squid, sweet potato, shiso leaf, and grated daikon radish. The tempura was hot and crispy, and very delicious. Despite the usually large portion, I was able to finish it all thanks to the refreshing grated daikon radish.

Seafood tempura, kudango, seafood yukhoe, chicken wing dumplings, and vegetable rice are all dishes with the taste of famous restaurants. Tempura Kappo Hisa, everyone, I recommend it.

Seafood yukhoe is exquisite! The seafood tempura is delicious!

I visited this shop as it is run by an acquaintance. It is located in a back alley and may be hard to notice, but it was bustling with regular customers. Among the dishes I tried, the tempura of pork wrapped in ginger from Yanaka was particularly delicious, with a light and refined taste despite being fried.

I had delicious tempura in Tamachi. Thank you for the meal.

Tendon for 850 yen. It is a heavy dish, especially recommended for women. I am searching for delicious tendon but haven't found it yet. They also have other menu options available.