I found a delicious tempura restaurant during the daytime and was able to enter immediately. The appearance and interior were very clean, and I heard that it is managed by Kyoto's top three hotels, Tawaraya. This time, I had the tempura rice bowl for 3000 yen at the counter seats on the second floor, but there are private group seats on the first floor, so it seems easy to use for families with children or multiple people. You can choose to have the rice separate or in a bowl. The tempura was crispy with a thin batter, not greasy at all, and very delicious. Considering the atmosphere of the restaurant, the hospitality of the Taisho era, the taste of the food, I was very satisfied overall!

7 nights and 8 days in Kyoto. For the final day's lunch, we decided to visit Tenmura without a reservation. Tenmura is a tempura restaurant run by the Tawaraya Ryokan, where we stayed during Golden Week. We had visited their previous location on the 2nd floor of a building with my husband before, but this was our first time visiting their new location. Not knowing if we could be accommodated without a reservation, we arrived at the restaurant about 15 minutes before opening. There were no other customers yet, so we proceeded to the entrance when it was time to open. I explained that we didn't have a reservation but would like to have their tempura bowl for lunch. The staff checked the reservation status of other customers and then led us to the counter seats on the 2nd floor via the elevator. After that, more customers started to arrive, and the counter seats were almost 90% full. Those with reservations were prioritized, but since I was with a friend, it didn't bother us at all. They fried the tempura ingredients and served them on a bowl for us, including shrimp, vegetables, and fish. As we ate, more varieties of tempura came out than we expected. The sauce on the bowl looked dark, but the taste wasn't too strong, making it easy to enjoy. The miso soup and pickles served as a perfect palate cleanser. The new location was much more spacious and comfortable than the previous one on the 2nd floor of a building. The total cost for this satisfying lunch was in the 2000 yen range. It was a great meal. Thank you!

I was drawn in by the warm curtain and stopped by without an appointment, but they welcomed me with sincere hospitality. The sense of architecture and furniture in the restaurant is outstanding, making me excited even before the food arrives. The tempura, including items like conger eel and moro konowata, was excellent, and the quality of the sashimi was also high. The finale of tempura rice bowl, tempura tea, and small dried fish rice was irresistible. I understand why they can earn a Michelin star.

• Kaiseki Tempura Course (13,000 yen) -Appetizers- ・Eggplant and Yuba with Miso ・Red Snapper Sashimi with Kumo-ko ・Chrysanthemum Greens with White Miso ・Taro and Eel Simmered Dish -Tempura- ・Shrimp, Onion ・Conger Eel with Shiso Leaf, Shiitake Mushroom ・Smelt Fish, Green Soybeans ・Fresh Wheat Gluten, Ginkgo Nuts ・Conger Eel, Conger Eel Bone, Shishito Pepper -Finale- ・Tempura Rice Bowl -Dessert- ・Apple Compote

I went to have tempura during the long weekend. I contacted them to let them know I would be late, and their response was very polite and wonderful. The restaurant's appearance, interior, and the attentiveness of the staff were all great, but I felt that the course I ordered was not worth the price. It included two appetizers and tempura. The tempura had plenty of fillings like conger eel, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms, but I didn't like the sauce. I understand that the atmosphere and location are part of the experience, but it may not matter much to visitors from afar. Also, not the restaurant's fault, but even though I was seated at the counter, the group of five next to me kept talking loudly about their achievements, which made me uncomfortable. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since I went to Tennozu for tempura. The dishes before the tempura were comforting and meticulously prepared. The tempura itself was a bit ???, but the prices were reasonable so it was acceptable. The problem was the service, which seemed amateurish. The staff would leave to answer the phone while serving, and there was no proper farewell. Perhaps they are short-staffed, but if they can't provide good service, they shouldn't take reservations. I often visit Tennozu, so it's a bit disappointing. Please work on improving the service.

I was debating whether to go to Tempura Yoshikawa, but since I have been there before, I decided to go to Tenmura. Due to the impact of the coronavirus, the restaurant was quite empty, but it allowed me to relax. I remember having shrimp, onion, nama-fu (wheat gluten), turnip, whitefish, shiso (perilla) leaf, bamboo shoot, and Biwa Lake fish on the menu. I personally like shrimp, whitefish, and turnip. If I had ordered a higher-priced option, there would have been even more luxurious ingredients, but I was satisfied with the lunch as it was. I hope that tourists will return and bring more liveliness to the area.

I visited a tempura restaurant. It started with shrimp heads. I enjoyed various tempura such as shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and kabocha. The tempura with grated daikon radish and lemon was delicious. I especially liked the warm tempura dipping sauce with grated daikon radish, lemon, and salt. The shrimp was my favorite. I wish the ingredients were a bit larger.

This is a tempura restaurant where Mr. Tenmura and Mr. Tawaraya are involved. If you reserve the monthly special and "Tenmaki Sushi" bento, they will also sell them to regular customers. In December, the monthly special was the "Suguki Bento." I ordered the Suguki Bento and the Tenmaki Sushi bento to take home. Ordering bento to take home saves my wife from preparing dinner that day, and we wanted to enjoy something delicious as a family. The Suguki Bento and Tenmaki Sushi bento were not only delicious but also visually stunning. The containers were small, but the rice was packed tightly underneath the side dishes (both bentos). The taste was like that of a high-end restaurant, with just the right amount of salt, and you could see the freshness of the ingredients.

The streets of the ancient capital city are gradually becoming more impersonal, which makes me feel lonely. New buildings made of modern materials are standing out here and there in Kyoto. In this area, near Kyoto City Hall Station on the Tozai Subway Line, you can find the essence of Kyoto. Get off at the station and walk through the long underground shopping street. When you emerge at the desired exit, you will find yourself at the intersection of Imadegawa Street and Fuyacho Street, on the south side. The Higashiyama Ryokan and Tawaraya Ryokan face each other here. The name Fuyacho Street has such a lovely ring to it. I had a reservation for 7:30 pm. I walked further south along the darkened street, and after a few minutes, I saw a small floor lantern with the characters "Tenmoku." Ah, this is it! Oh my, the entrance looks like the home of a calligraphy master. I walked down a small path towards the back. The entrance door creaked open, and there was an elevator. Suddenly, I was back in the Reiwa era. I was guided to the counter seats on the second floor. There were ten seats arranged in an L-shape around the frying area. It was very spacious. Oh my, except for one straw seat, the place was fully booked. Half of the customers were foreigners. It's Kyoto, after all. The menu here only offers set courses. There are appetizers, tempura, and a tempura main course. As it is a tempura restaurant, I ordered the tempura main course. I started with a highball for my drink. The first dish was sesame tofu. It had a rich sesame aroma and a smooth texture from the kudzu starch. The tempura started with a tiny shrimp. It was like a peeled jumbo shrimp. Hmm, a bit disappointing. Next was green beans. The batter was slightly burnt in some places. Oh no, the mood started to feel a bit heavy. There was also a tomato-wrapped conger eel with shiso, raw wheat gluten, and another small shrimp. The chef explained that the shrimp was small tonight. Hmm, I don't think increasing the quantity is the solution. After that, there were corn, conger eel, and various other items, followed by a choice between tempura rice bowl or tempura tea, with pickled mountain pepper and white rice. I chose the tempura rice bowl with white rice. The atmosphere of the restaurant and the personality of the chef were very nice, and the view of the greenery through the front glass window from my seat was calming. However, the tempura itself was a bit underwhelming for the price. Still, I enjoyed the leisurely time spent in this nostalgic setting and felt glad to have visited. Thank you for the meal.

We visited a tempura restaurant called "Tawaraya" to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday. As soon as we sat down, they gave us a gift of Chablis, knowing that I couldn't drink alcohol, so my wife, mother-in-law, father-in-law, and I shared a half bottle. It was a thoughtful gesture that made us happy. We ordered a course that included tempura and small dishes. We had sesame tofu, sashimi, and another dish before the tempura. The tempura itself was delicious and everyone was satisfied with the meal. It would have been nice if there was a bit more creativity in the other dishes. The restaurant had a great atmosphere and we saw foreign customers, mainly from Europe, who seemed to be enjoying their meals. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and we would love to visit again if we have the chance.

I used a private room. The room was stylish with plenty of space and very comfortable. Before the tempura, there were appetizers, sashimi, and soup. Everything was delicious. It was much tastier than extremely expensive course restaurants. This is just my personal opinion.