I went to eat the tempura bowl that I saw on the Instagram of someone I follow! It's a long-established restaurant founded in 1917, over 100 years old. The tempura bowl costs 1,100 yen and comes with four freshly fried prawns and squid tempura coated in a black sauce. The oil is crisp with a hint of sesame oil fragrance, not greasy or heavy. The sauce and batter are unique and addictive, I've never had anything quite like it before!

Visited on a weekday after the Obon holiday. Even though it was before 12 o'clock, the restaurant was bustling with customers. We were seated quickly, but there was a wait for ordering. Perhaps this was due to continuing COVID-19 measures, with some tables unavailable. They operate on a system where you purchase meal tickets in advance. They only serve tempura bowls, and I ordered one for 1,100 yen. The building had a traditional feel, but the interior was clean and well-maintained. The high ceiling gave a sense of openness. After a short wait, the tempura bowl arrived. The visual presentation, with shrimp tails sticking out of the bowl, was satisfying. Opening the lid revealed 4 shrimp tempura and 1 squid tempura. The miso soup had a rich broth and the wakame seaweed added a nice texture. The tempura bowl was a harmony of flavors, with the sauce perfectly complementing the shrimp, squid, and rice. It was clear that this recipe had been carefully preserved since the restaurant's founding. It was truly delicious. Thank you for the meal. It was amazing. The taste of a longstanding establishment left a strong impression.

Tempura Donburi for 950 yen on Saturday around 12:30 pm. When I arrived, there were already 2 groups of customers, and more people kept coming in, so the place was almost full. I originally planned to have lunch at a nearby Chinese restaurant, but couldn't find parking, so I ended up at this restaurant next door. I placed my order at the entrance and was guided to a counter seat with a blue plate - what a great spot! I received my tempura bowl after about a 10-minute wait. The tempura was served in a style where you dip it in sauce, which I'm not a big fan of because I prefer a crispy texture. The tempura consisted of shrimp and squid, with the shrimp at the back being an interesting type where 3 pieces were connected. The miso soup was delicious as well. My favorite part was the black pepper on the table - when I sprinkled it on, it added a spicy kick and a nice aroma, enhancing the flavor.

I had the opportunity to have lunch in Muroran after a long time, and I visited this restaurant that I hadn't been able to go to. It was lunchtime and the restaurant was already full. I had to wait a bit, but I was seated in a raised tatami area. The place was constantly busy with customers coming in, showing how popular it is. You have to pay in advance and receive a ticket that matches the menu, which you hand to the staff when you sit down. The tempura with squid and shrimp was delicious, and the taste of the sauce and the rice was just to my liking. I finished my meal in no time and could have easily had seconds (laughs). Thank you for the meal!

In 2023, a popular tempura restaurant near Muroran Station, established in the 9th year of the Taisho era, serves a delicious tempura bowl for 1100 yen. The restaurant is known for its long lines, especially on weekends, but it is relatively quiet on weekdays and recommended for a visit. Customers pay at a vending machine before being seated, and the staff deliver the food promptly. The tempura is freshly fried, with a crispy and moist texture, and the sesame oil adds a nice aroma. The meal includes large and small shrimp, squid, and a flavorful sauce that goes well with a touch of chili pepper. The restaurant also serves delicious pickled radish and miso soup. Overall, it is a satisfying dining experience with a mix of locals and regular customers.

I went to the restaurant for lunch after seeing a friend's post. When I arrived at the restaurant at 11:40 am, it was already full. I had to wait in line behind two groups. The restaurant used a ticket system, so I first looked at the menu and made my payment. The special large serving of tempura rice bowl and tempura set were already sold out, so I decided to go with the tempura rice bowl for 1,050 yen. The shrimp overflowing from the bowl looked very promising, but the tempura lacked the crispy texture I was expecting and was overall a bit soggy. It wasn't really to my taste, but the restaurant seemed to be doing well. Maybe it's just a matter of personal preference? I gave a critical score due to the gap between the appearance and taste. m(_ _)m

The weather was nice, so I visited this popular restaurant in Muroran city while driving my beloved car for one last time. They were only serving tempura bowls today, and it was crowded with customers coming in one after another during lunchtime. The tempura in the bowl was unique as it was not crispy, but strangely delicious and made me want to eat more. The bowl only had shrimp and squid as ingredients, but it tasted even better with Nanban sauce. It was a bit far, but I enjoyed my meal. Afterward, I stopped by Cape Chikyu on the way back, making it a fulfilling holiday.

This is a famous tempura bowl restaurant in Muroran. It's my second visit. The first time I ate here, the impact was weak, but as time passed, I found myself wanting to eat it again, probably because the tempura bowl is well-crafted. The restaurant has been in business for 100 years and also serves soba noodles. During Golden Week, they only offer the tempura bowl for 1050 yen. On a Saturday afternoon at exactly 12:00, the restaurant was about 30-40% full. Maybe it was quiet because of Golden Week? However, as it approached 12:30, more and more customers started coming in. By the time I left, it was about 60-70% full. It seems like everyone takes their time to leave home and come here during Golden Week holidays. The sound of tempura being fried crisply at the counter made me hungry. The tempura bowl was delicious with sweet shrimp and tender squid, soaked in tasty sauce. The batter was not the crispy type that is popular nowadays, but rather a soft and nostalgic kind, which was excellent. It wasn't soggy, but rather had a perfect texture. And the sauce was also delicious. The miso soup had a rich flavor. The interior of the restaurant, with a radio playing and a black telephone being used, had a nostalgic feel, more like the Meiji era rather than Showa era, which was nice.

Established in 1920, Hyakunen Shokudo is a nostalgic restaurant in Muroran. It is said that even Emperor Showa once dined here, earning it the title of Muroran's soul food. Upon visiting at 11:15 am on a weekday, there were about 10 customers already seated. The interior exudes a nostalgic Showa-era charm with a long counter, table seating, and a raised area at the back. Orders are placed using pre-paid meal tickets, and on this particular day, only "Tendon (tempura rice bowl)" was available for 1050 yen. The dish arrived promptly with a generous portion of tempura overflowing from the bowl. The tempura consisted of two types of shrimp (one large and three small) and one piece of squid, all coated in a slightly sweet tempura sauce. The tempura had a soft and moist texture, characteristic of traditional Edo-style tempura. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch experience enjoying the historic and delicious Tendon in a nostalgic setting. When in Muroran, one might find it difficult to choose between yakitori, curry ramen, and Tendon.

When it comes to lunch in Chuomachi, Tenkatsu is the place to go! Their tempura bowl with 4 shrimp and squid is only 1050 yen, making it very affordable! They have around 20-30 seats at the counter and tables, but it was packed when I went! If you're planning to have lunch in Muroran, be sure to check it out! #HokkaidoGourmet #MuroranGourmet #Tenkatsu #TempuraBowl

My family's long-established restaurant in my hometown of Muroran. My mother goes to a day service, so I had lunch with my second daughter. Come to think of it, it's been years since I last visited this place. The tempura bowl costs 1050 yen. It had 4 shrimp and 1 squid. I poured the sweet sauce over the rice, dipped the tempura in the sauce, and placed it on the rice. Delicious! The cleanliness of the restaurant, the efficient movements of the staff, and the pleasant atmosphere may be the reasons why this place has been loved by the locals for a long time. Thank you for the meal.

The taste seems to have changed... They don't seem to be using sweet shrimp anymore, maybe that's why? The rice used to taste delicious with just the tempura sauce for the tempura rice bowl, but today it was different. Maybe the sauce didn't blend well? But the tempura was still great. Please, don't change it anytime soon. The tempura soba still has the same generous amount of tempura. 2 shrimp, eggplant, onion, squid, green pepper. Oh! The squid, which was missing for a while, is back in both the tempura rice bowl and the tempura soba! That's a happy news.

From the old days, there has been a restaurant called Tenkatsu in Muroran. Upon entering, you purchase a food ticket. The special tempura bowl was sold out, indicated by a paper posted, so has it not been available for a while? I ordered a regular tempura bowl instead. The staff member who guided me to my seat instructed me to sanitize, then led me to a counter seat. I'm not particularly fond of seats where you can see the cooks at work, but everything seemed to be done properly. However, there was a male staff member in the back wearing a mask under his chin and speaking to customers, which was a bit concerning for infection. When the tempura bowl arrived, I first tried the shrimp. Wait, did the shrimp get bigger? I thought, but the next shrimp I ate was small. Only one shrimp was big... I wish I had saved it for last. The miso soup used to have tofu in it, I think, but now it's a simple seaweed-only miso soup. A nostalgic taste. There were four slices of pickled radish, a bit more than usual. As I was leaving, I said "thank you for the meal" to the person selling food tickets, but they didn't say anything back. There used to be an elderly woman selling food tickets, and even just selling tickets gave her a charming, iconic landlady image, so I used to go there often to eat.

I always struggle to decide what to have for lunch in Muroran at work. When my colleagues and I were talking about tempura rice bowl, I suddenly felt like having it. I searched on Tabelog and found a restaurant with a charming atmosphere, so I ended up going there. The parking lot was a bit hard to find, but if you drive straight in front of the restaurant and turn left at the first street, you'll see a space for about 9 cars on the left. As I entered the restaurant, there was a counter on the right where you place your order and pay in advance. I received a ticket and went to my seat. On that day, they only offered tempura rice bowl, but I saw on the wall that they also had tempura soba. I ordered the tempura rice bowl for 1000 yen. The rice was topped with sauce, and the tempura included 4 shrimp and 1 squid, which seemed to be dipped in the sauce after frying. The tempura had a crispy texture and the sweet soy sauce-based sauce stimulated my appetite, making me eat more and more. The second half was not too oily and I was able to finish it. The miso soup had a strong bonito flavor. I really liked the atmosphere and the taste of the food.

Today, I decided to have lunch out and went to a tempura bowl restaurant in the direction of Muroran Station that I had been curious about. I parked in a parking lot a little away from the restaurant. It was the last spot, so I barely made it. It was past 11 am, so I thought I had plenty of time, but it was close. The system was to order at the register as soon as you enter the restaurant. I paid and received a ticket. I ordered the most expensive special tempura bowl. I was directed to the counter. There was still plenty of space inside the restaurant. Maybe the parking lot is small? I observed what seemed to be the manager frying tempura. He seemed very skilled. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the tempura bowl arrived. They closed the lid firmly, which is a traditional style. Closing the lid helps to steam the food and the aroma when you open it really stimulates your appetite. The tempura included three large prawns and scallop tempura. Quite luxurious! I started with the prawns. The tempura was not the crispy type, but had a thick batter. It absorbed the dipping sauce well. The prawns were probably Black Tiger prawns. The taste was consistent and good. The scallop tempura had plenty of scallops in it. When you chew, you can really taste the umami. However, it lacked the crispy texture that I personally prefer. The dipping sauce matched the rice perfectly and really stimulated my appetite. I could eat it up quickly. The tempura may not be crispy enough for everyone's taste. Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 11:30 on a regular day. Due to COVID measures, they were spacing out customers, and there was already one group waiting. The special tempura bowl was already sold out. I purchased a 1000 yen tempura bowl ticket. It wasn't a crispy tempura bowl, but a moist one with the sauce soaked in well. It had 4 small shrimp and 1 squid. The shrimp were small. The rice portion was enough even for a regular size. But I liked the taste.

In May 2022, in Muroran, there is a long-established Edo-style tempura restaurant with nearly 100 years of history. The restaurant has a magnificent exterior. I ordered a tempura rice bowl. The aroma of the fragrant oil is delightful, as they fry the tempura in sesame oil. The thick, fluffy batter coats small shrimp and large shrimp, as well as squid. The shrimp is firm and crunchy, even the tail is crispy. The squid is tender and easy to chew. The tempura dipping sauce is light and subtly sweet. Despite finishing all the tempura, I didn't feel heavy or bloated afterwards. It was a thoroughly satisfying tempura rice bowl.

Visited the iconic 100-year-old restaurant in the iron town of Muroran with Lilias. The restaurant exudes a strong presence and atmosphere that combines a sense of home and pride, captivating fans of all ages and genders. While their specialty is tempura, they also serve soba noodles. On this Saturday, we tried to order a set meal or a special tempura bowl, but due to operational reasons, we were strongly recommended the regular tempura bowl, which was a bit disappointing. Tempura Bowl x2 Here, they blend sesame oil with the frying oil in an Edo-style tempura. This method, while not uncommon, adds a fragrant and nutty flavor. Many Edo-style soba restaurants also blend in sesame oil. Another classic touch is the served with a lid. This was probably originally used for takeout to prevent spills and keep the tempura warm, but now it adds to the ambiance and releases a fragrant aroma when opened. The tempura was light and crispy, featuring shrimp and squid. The slightly spicy sauce was perfectly balanced. The hidden gem, the steamed rice, was likely cooked in a gas rice cooker to a fluffy perfection. The miso soup, perhaps due to their expertise in soba, had a rich and satisfying bonito flavor. Overall, despite any pros and cons, I personally loved the taste, the price, and the portion size, and would confidently say that this tempura bowl is well-crafted. Additionally, they used to bundle sweet shrimp, but according to a notice, they are not currently using it. Perhaps due to price increases. The shrimp in this bowl seemed to be red shrimp, and despite the size and texture being different, it was still satisfying. After the meal, we enjoyed the view of the old Muroran station and took a leisurely drive through the charming Chuo-cho shopping street. And then, we headed to that shop, "Lamp Castle"...

This is a popular tempura rice bowl restaurant in Muroran. There is a parking lot for 9 cars a short distance away from the restaurant. On a Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, there were 3 groups of customers waiting. The restaurant is quite spacious. I ordered the tempura rice bowl for 1,000 yen. First, I paid at the register and received a food ticket. The rice bowl had a lid on it, similar to a pork rice bowl. When I removed the lid, the tempura rice bowl appeared. It contained about 5 small prawns and 1 squid. The rice portion was generous. The tempura was not the crispy style popular in Sapporo, but a moist and soft coating. Some may have mixed opinions, but personally, I found it nostalgic and good. The restaurant has a history of over 100 years, which can be felt. The prawns were sweet and the sauce was delicious. The squid was tender and elegant. The miso soup was also tasty. However, the person next to me mentioned that the taste had declined compared to the past. I noticed a notice at the back of the register saying that sweet shrimp was not available. I wonder if the shrimp on the rice bowl was not sweet shrimp. Nevertheless, being a popular restaurant, the food was delicious. Next time, I might try the tempura and egg on top of soba noodles.

Unfortunately, there was no special tempura rice bowl. So, I asked for a regular tempura rice bowl with a little less rice. Whether it's tasty or not is irrelevant. This is the taste of my tempura rice bowl. It's ingrained in my brain, so remembering tempura rice bowl means remembering Tenkatsu. It can't be helped.