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Located about a 5-minute walk from Nihonbashi, in a side street to the east of Sennichimae Hozoji, is Tempura restaurant called Sakamachi. This is a long-established Tempura specialty shop that has been in business for over 70 years. The cozy counter with 6 seats in the deep alley of Sennichimae, combined with the friendly service, creates a comfortable atmosphere. Their Tempura is crispy, fragrant, and has a rich flavor, making it a perfect fast food option. Priced at 650 yen, they open from 10 am, which is quite convenient. The addictive taste of their Tempura makes this shop a must-visit in Minami!
Visited in March 2022:
I had a lunch meeting at an awkward time, so why not have morning Tempura? That's why I went to Sakamachi's Tempura shop. It had been about 20 years since my last visit when the Tempura was 500 yen. At that time, I used to frequent the two major players in the area, the sandwich and onigiri shop on the north side (now closed). The shop is located in a deep alley in Sennichimae, with only a small counter with 6 seats. Of course, I had to go for the limited 10 servings of Kakiage-don!? And added the shrimp Tempura that comes with the Tempura bowl.
- Kakiage-don 600 yen
- Shrimp Tempura 150 yen
- Miso soup 50 yen
The dishes were served in about 3 minutes, which was quite pleasing. First, I crushed the Kakiage and enjoyed it with rice. The crispy batter with the fragrance of oil, the sweet and rich Tempura sauce, and the firmly cooked rice all combined to create an irresistible dish. The ingredients in the Kakiage were onions, peeled shrimp, and Mitsuba (a type of herb). Even with a generous amount of batter, the combination of the batter, sauce, and rice alone was delicious. The rice, with its perfect firmness and sweetness, was surprisingly impressive. Although there is a nostalgic factor, this could be one of the answers to Tempura bowls.
Eating quickly and then heading out for some fun. This is how you can make the most of this long-established Tempura shop in Sennichimae! Thank you for the meal.