Thank you for always viewing ✨ If you like it, please try bookmarking it with the "Save Shop" button. A shop in Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. A shop that opened just a month ago and I wanted to visit. Fortunately, I was able to go to Kokura and was kindly allowed to enter just before the end of lunch hours. First, you choose the items and pay. I asked what was recommended, and apparently this is recommended (*'▽'*) What I ordered was: - Tempura set meal with shrimp, chicken, fish, and vegetables (rice, miso soup, pickles included) 990 yen - Tai-meshi, a specialty of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture 550 yen The shrimp was beautifully standing and delicious ✨ The onion was sweet and delicious ✨ The megochi was fluffy and delicious ✨ The chicken tempura was thick and juicy and delicious ✨ The sweet potato was fluffy and melty and delicious ✨ The green pepper was crunchy and full of flavor and delicious ✨ The eggplant was juicy and plump and delicious ✨ The rice was made with Saga Hino Hikari rice, which had a firm texture and was sweet and delicious ✨ The miso soup had a dashi aroma and was sweet and refreshing and delicious ✨ The tai-meshi was so delicious that it was a must-order ✨ The takana and bonito flakes on the table were also incredibly delicious ✨ The total bill was 1540 yen. It was so unexpectedly impressive to have such delicious food at such a cheap price in a shop where they bring you freshly fried and piping hot tempura. This tempura shop is highly recommended (*^▽^*)_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Thank you very much for reading to the end ✨ If you leave a comment, I will reply ✨ I hope that my gourmet information can be of some help to you. ▽I also update Instagram. Hide Gourmand【@hide06_21】

It seems like a relatively new restaurant that I came across on UberEATS recently, so I decided to check it out. It's located right on Heiwa Street, so the location is quite good. It's on the second floor, and there is a smoking area outside the entrance, which is convenient for smokers. This was my first visit, and I ordered the Hamazaki set meal for 1280 yen, which includes shrimp, pork fillet, fish, squid, and 4 types of vegetables. I'm not a fan of the system where you have to pay upfront, but you can add more items later verbally. The interior of the restaurant has a somewhat luxurious feel and seems suitable for dates. The customers were mostly female groups and couples, and the staff seemed young overall. The lunch prices range from 980 to 2980 yen, so there is quite a variety in prices. The dinner prices seem to be on the higher side, so lunch might be a safer option. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was comfortable. The rice in the basic set meal was cooked well with individual grains, and you can ask for refills. The miso soup was elegant, and the pickles were high-quality pickled Chinese cabbage, which was not to my taste but served as a good palate cleanser. The tempura dipping sauce was unexpectedly thick and strong in flavor, which could be good for those who like intense flavors. The grated daikon radish had a delicate texture and was well-prepared. The selection of salts was excellent, and it made me want more options for flavor variations. The shrimp tempura was the highlight, with a crispy and juicy texture, and it set a high standard for the rest of the meal. The vegetables and other ingredients were fried differently, which I appreciated. The pork fillet, squid, eggplant, and pumpkin tempura were all delicious in their own ways. I particularly enjoyed the thick-cut eggplant tempura, which was cooked just right to highlight the vegetable's flavor. The squid tempura had a unique texture due to the way it was cut, and the pumpkin tempura was crispy and light. I regret not trying the sea bream rice (+550 yen), and I look forward to trying the jumbo shrimp and sea bream rice next time. Overall, I could sense the restaurant's dedication to quality, and I have a feeling that it will attract more fans in the future.

I went to lunch with a friend (self-proclaimed assistant) at a high-class tempura restaurant that opened in April this year. The location is on the 2nd floor of the Tsubone Building, across from the eel restaurant "Inakaan" in Kaji-cho 1-chome. The lunch menu includes 5 types of tempura set meals, 3 types of tempura rice bowls, and 1 type of tempura rice bowl. I ordered the "Tempura Rice Bowl" and my friend ordered the "Kamihama Saki Set Meal" and "Tai Meshi". The Tempura Rice Bowl includes 10 items of tempura, rice, tea-soaked in dashi, miso soup, and dessert. It is like a tempura version of hitsumabushi, where you can enjoy three different flavors: tempura set meal, tempura rice bowl, and tempura tea-soaked rice. The tempura is crispy and tender, served with a sweet and rich tempura sauce. The Tempura Rice Bowl was followed by the Tempura Rice Bowl, which has a slightly lighter taste. Finally, we had the Tempura Tea-Soaked Rice, which was delicious but the dashi was a bit weak. The dessert was a rich and fragrant Earl Grey brulee. The Kamihama Saki Set Meal includes 8 items such as 2 shrimp, chicken, pork, fish, squid, and 4 vegetables. The Tai Meshi is a specialty of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture. We enjoyed the meal so much that we decided to revisit. I ordered the popular "Kamihama Saki Set Meal" and my friend ordered the "Kamihama Saki Set Meal". The "Kamihama Saki Set Meal" includes 2 large shrimp, chicken, fish, and 4 vegetables. The tempura is large and juicy, with a light sweetness in the sauce. The rice may get a bit soggy due to the light sauce, but the large ingredients provide a satisfying eating experience. The lunch menu ranges from the affordable "Tempura Set Meal" to the luxurious "Large Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl". The chic and stylish atmosphere makes it suitable for a date.

I was surprised when I heard that the long-time yakiniku restaurant owner opened a tempura restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is bright and has a natural feel, and the way they welcome customers is very natural as well. You can tell they are a seasoned veteran. The tempura dishes were served one by one, and the ingredients were fantastic, so the alcohol went down very smoothly. They cater to a wide range of customers, from solo diners to business dinners to families, so I think they are able to accommodate reservations as well as walk-ins. They also offer takeout, so I'm thinking of trying their tempura and tempura bowl next time.

I made a reservation because I wanted to eat fresh tempura, but I was a little disappointed. There were many comments about the tempura being too fried, but I felt that it wasn't fried enough for me. The shiitake mushroom was half raw and hard to chew, the asparagus was too hard, and the eggplant was thin and not juicy at all. I wish the fish was a bit bigger. The batter was delicious, but the ingredients were lacking. The tempura sauce was too strong. The only tempura I enjoyed was the daikon radish from the oden. If there are leftovers from the oden, I might try making tempura myself. The set meals or rice bowls might have better value. It seems like the restaurant is new, so I hope they improve.

"Uehama Saki set meal for 1880 yen, tendon for 1580 yen. Arrived at 11:10, one previous customer having tempura. The restaurant has counter seats in the front and table seats in the back. Orders are taken at the register before being seated. I ordered the Uehama Saki set meal, while my companion had the tendon. First, my rice, miso soup, and tempura dipping sauce arrived. I enjoyed some pickled vegetables while waiting for the tempura. The first to arrive were two shrimp tempura, followed by the rest in the order shown in the photos. The tempura was average in quality, including the shrimp. Personally, I felt it was fried a bit too crispy, with a crunchy texture. The tempura dipping sauce was on the salty side. My companion commented that the tendon sauce was also quite strong. They suggested offering the sauce on the side initially, and allowing customers to add more to their liking. Rice refills are apparently free. PayPay is accepted."

On Sunday, after participating in the JR Kyushu Walking event starting from Nishi-Kokura Station and finishing at Atago no Mori Park, I took a walk around the park. As lunchtime approached, I took a bus to the city center of Kokura. I walked around areas like the Tanga Market and Uomachi, but couldn't find a place that caught my eye. Then I remembered hearing about a new tempura restaurant near the Heiwadori Station on the Kitakyushu Monorail. I decided to give it a try and arrived at "Tempura Hamasaki". The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building in Kaji-machi 1-chome, just off Heiwadori. They pride themselves on sourcing fresh seafood and local vegetables daily from the nearby market and serving them freshly fried. The restaurant had opened on April 18th, so it was only the 6th day since opening, and there were many congratulatory flowers displayed outside. I arrived around 11:30 am and had to wait a bit before being seated. Once inside, I placed my order at the counter, paid, and then sat at the counter seats. The menu mainly consisted of set meals with rice and miso soup, where tempura dishes are served one by one. My daughter chose the Chicken Tempura Set (4 pieces of chicken and 4 pieces of vegetables - green pepper, pumpkin, eggplant, onion) for 1280 yen, while I opted for the Tempura Rice Bowl (2 prawns, chicken, fish, and 4 pieces of vegetables - eggplant, pumpkin, carrot, shiso) for 1580 yen. After a short wait, my daughter's chicken tempura set started arriving, followed by the vegetable tempura. Then my tempura rice bowl was served. The tempura was neatly arranged on top of the rice in the bowl. The tempura batter was just right - not too thick or too thin. The tempura in the rice bowl was served after being soaked in the tempura sauce. The sauce had a dark color with a slightly sweet taste. The tempura maintained its crispy texture even after being soaked in the sauce. The ingredients inside were juicy and flavorful. Overall, I really enjoyed the tempura rice bowl. There are many popular tempura restaurants in Kitakyushu, but based on my experience with this tempura rice bowl, I think this restaurant is doing a great job. It seems like a place where you could enjoy a drink in the evening, so I would like to visit again for that experience.

Parking lot available nearby at a coin parking. The system is to order at the register first and then wait at your table. The restaurant just opened but there was no wait and we were seated smoothly. I ordered the Large Shrimp Tempura Bowl for 2980 yen. It came with 3 large shrimp, chicken, fish, green pepper, pumpkin, eggplant, and onion. The large shrimp were plump and delicious. The dipping sauce was not too sweet and had a strong soy sauce flavor. There was a half-cooked egg underneath the tempura so towards the end it tasted like egg over rice. It's great that you can order individual items even during lunchtime, and the option for sea bream rice is a nice touch. With items priced under 1000 yen, it seems like a good place for everyday dining.

I visited for lunch. I had tempura and sea bream rice, and the shrimp and sea bream were really delicious, as expected from being directly delivered from the market.

My wife wanted to visit this restaurant after hearing about it, so we decided to have lunch there. This review is based solely on the taste of the food and the value for money, excluding any service-related aspects. We ordered the tempura bowl for 1580 yen, the Hamazaki set meal for 1280 yen, and the tempura set meal for 990 yen. We paid in advance, were shown to our seats, and ate our meals. Since we had a child with us, we were seated at a table in the back. There were also private rooms and counter seats available. Good points: - The staff's welcoming attitude and the fact that they allowed us to leave our baby stroller in a private space. - Child-friendly tableware was provided. - Each dish was carefully fried, and we could enjoy them hot and fresh. - The set meal was served with explanations for each dish. - There were menu options priced under 1000 yen, making it affordable for everyday dining. Points to note: - There were glasses of water on the table for customers who arrived later, which made us think it was self-service but it was not. - We later found out that we could have gotten refills for the set meal, but this was not explained to us. - Some of the tempura pieces were overcooked or heavy. - The tempura bowl I ordered was not served until just before the final dish of my wife's set meal. Although they offered a complimentary dish as an apology, it was not a satisfying experience. - The miso soup was very hot. - I forgot to take photos as I was too hungry. I apologize for that. Personal preferences: - The set meal seemed to be meant to be eaten with tempura sauce, but we did not see any salt provided. I may have missed it, so I apologize if I am mistaken. - The tempura sauce for the tempura bowl was a bit heavy, and although extra sauce was available, I did not add more, which differed from the impression given in the restaurant's photos. - I added an egg to my dish, which made it taste like egg rice. - There was pickled vegetables, but I personally do not usually eat pickled mustard greens with tempura. - After the meal, we had to go downstairs as there was no elevator to the second floor, where there was a smoking area. It was not a pleasant experience to pass through there with children after eating. Overall, while some of these points may not be directly related to the restaurant, my wife, who was looking forward to the meal the most, was disappointed, which was a concern for me.

Lunch for 990 yen, delicious rice, and seconds are allowed - wonderful!

There is only takana pickles as a side dish, which is tough for someone like me who doesn't like takana pickles. The restaurant is quite spacious and there are only two customers, including myself, yet I wish they wouldn't seat me next to the previous customer at the counter. They serve freshly fried dishes one by one, but they don't tell you when it's the last one, so you have to remember what you've eaten. The taste is good but it's a shame.

The staff was kind and cheerful, the food, drinks, and atmosphere were all excellent!

Cheap and delicious rice with free refills.