Today's lunch was "tendon" (tempura rice bowl). I was walking around Nihonbashi area wondering where to eat, and I noticed a long line at a restaurant, so I decided to wait and see. After about 5 minutes, I got inside. It was a small restaurant with only about 10 counter seats, and most of the customers were foreign tourists. The chef was frying tempura, while two staff members were serving customers efficiently. This time, I ordered the shrimp tendon (large) for 880 yen. It came with 4 plump shrimp tempura, 3 kinds of vegetable tempura, fish cake tempura, and rice cake tempura, all beautifully arranged. It was delicious.

Tempura Rice Bowl with Large Shrimp and Chicken for 900 yen✨️ A tempura specialty store located in Kizu Market✨️ A tempura paradise with large shrimp, chicken tempura x3, lotus root, pumpkin, and green pepper☀️ On the day we went, we got a bonus half portion of minced cutlet✨️ Lucky with plenty of rice✨️ The dipping sauce is sweet and light, just right! The shrimp is the final treat♡ The chicken tempura is huge and the lotus root and pumpkin are also big! Enjoying a day of appetite satisfaction with a tempura rice bowl✨️ The tempura is crispy so it's not greasy. Enjoying a tempura rice bowl at the market✨️ Feeling good with Lilou and Happy✨️ Bon appétit('□' )ま

The seating is only at the counter and not suitable for large groups, but it's great for 2-3 people. All dishes have great value, but the specialty is the "Magic Surprise Bowl". It includes vegetable tempura (3 items), anago tempura (1 piece), shrimp tempura (2 pieces), mochi tempura, and chikuwa tempura. It's a must-try for tempura lovers.

I visited "Nihonbashi Ichimi Zen" in the Namba/Nihonbashi area, which I had been curious about for a while. The exterior has a retro vibe that made me hesitant to enter before, but I finally mustered up the courage based on recommendations from various people. I should have gone sooner because the tempura bowl was fantastic! The cost performance was great, and it was truly delicious. I learned not to judge a book by its cover and to trust reviews and ratings. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the number one popular tempura rice bowl restaurant in Osaka, "Nihonbashi Ichimi Zen." I was thinking of ordering the "Shrimp and Conger Eel Tempura Rice Bowl (tax included 1,100 yen)" which won the gold award in the tempura rice bowl category of the "1st Donburi Grand Prix" organized by the National Donburi Association, but I decided to go for the "Mixed Tempura Rice Bowl (tax included 1,350 yen)" which includes beef and pork tempura, and also ordered a "Medium-sized bottled beer (tax included 500 yen)." The tempura was served on a large plate instead of the typical rice bowl, and the portion was incredibly generous. All the dishes served to other customers were also very large, so if you're just a little hungry, it might be tough. It's perfect for when you want to eat a hearty meal on an empty stomach! Since I was quite hungry for my first meal of the day, I was extremely satisfied and full after eating here. [Notes] ✳︎ There are only 11 counter seats, so it's best for 1-2 people. ✳︎ I entered the restaurant as soon as it opened at 11:00, but by 11:15, it was already full and there were a few people waiting outside. ✳︎ About 2/3 of the customers were inbound tourists. There were people from various countries, so it seems to be a popular spot not only for Japanese people but also for foreigners in general.

I was walking in Nihonbashi, and I was attracted by the sign that said "Gold Award in the National Donburi Grand Prix - Ten-don Division!" so I decided to go into Ichimi Zen. I ordered the "Magic Surprising Ten-don"! The ten-don came with about 10 pieces of tempura in a boat-like dish, very impressive! I was surprised by how delicious it was, even more than its appearance. The shrimp was so plump and crispy all the way to the tail, so I ate both. There were some unique tempura like the corn tempura in the fifth photo ☺️ My favorite was the mochi tempura in the sixth photo. It was soft and the crispy coating was irresistible ~ ✨ There was also a whole conger eel, a long one, so I was very satisfied with the meal ☺️ The miso soup was also delicious ⤴️ They only have counter seats, so the turnover is fast, but if you want to be seated quickly, I recommend going a little before the lunch peak hours ⭕️ Magic Surprising Ten-don 1,250 yen Ichimi Zen in Nihonbashi, Osaka 06-6643-2006 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, 3-6-8 [Business Hours] 11:00-20:00 Open on Sundays #IchimiZen #NambaLunch #NambaTempura #OsakaTempura #NihonbashiLunch #NambaGourmet #NambaGourmet #NihonbashiGourmet #NihonbashiTempura

I arrived around 11:45, but had to wait for about 15 minutes. By the time I left before 1 pm, there was a long line of over 10 people. The restaurant has less than 10 seats, so the turnover rate is very slow. The tempura bowl costs 680 yen and it was satisfyingly filling. The delicious sauce maybe? Even though it's not crispy, it's very tasty. Unlike the famous Tempura restaurant in Yaroku, here you get one less vegetable tempura but instead, you get a delicious mochi tempura. It tastes like a dessert. Another difference is that they serve miso soup instead of red miso soup.

On September 23, 2022, with the feeling that the situation with COVID has calmed down to some extent, I decided to go on a tour of Nihonbashi with my colleagues for the first time in a while. Despite strong rain in the morning and a forecast for rain all day, we were lucky that it only rained a little while we were out and about. The number of people planned to join decreased, and only four of us gathered before lunch. When asked for restaurant suggestions by my colleagues, I suggested tempura rice bowl or salt ramen (from Ramen Rin Namba) since we had a small group, and everyone wanted tempura rice bowl, so we decided to go to "Nihonbashi Ichimizen." "Ichimizen" operates seafood izakaya in Tanimachi 5-chome and Kuromon Market, and tempura specialty stores in Kizu Market and Tobita Shinchi, and previously had stores in Namba Parks, among others. The "Ichimizen" at Nihonbashi opened on April 13, 2012, in the former "Kyabe Yaki" location, with only 10 counter seats, so it's not suitable for large groups. There was a period when they were closed, so I was worried if they were still open, but they were offering both eat-in and takeout. When we arrived, there were seats available, but we had to sit in pairs. I ordered the "Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl (Regular)." My colleagues ordered "Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl (Large)" and "Conger Eel Tempura Rice Bowl," among others. The tempura rice bowl, which won the first National Donburi Grand Prix Gold Award, is easy to eat without causing heartburn, with plentiful shrimp, seasonal vegetables, and a perfectly balanced sauce. It is reasonably priced and all my colleagues who were trying it for the first time were very satisfied. It was a delicious tempura rice bowl. #Nihonbashi #TempuraRiceBowl #Ichimizen

This is a restaurant located near Kintetsu and Osaka Metro Nippombashi Station, south of the station, and southeast of Nankai Namba Station. It is situated across from Takashimaya East Annex along Sakai-suji street, serving tempura and tempura rice bowls. The small two-story building appears a bit old, with a narrow counter seating about 10 people in a row. The kitchen is efficiently run by the owner and a female staff member. They offer a variety of tempura rice bowls, including shrimp tempura rice bowl, pork tempura rice bowl, beef tempura rice bowl, conger eel tempura rice bowl, and more. The reviewer ordered a mixed tempura rice bowl with various tempura items. The tempura was crispy and delicious, especially the shrimp and conger eel. Despite feeling full from eating so much tempura, the reviewer did not experience any heartburn. It was a satisfying meal, although the reviewer felt a bit overwhelmed by the amount of food.

Visit date and time: 2022/02/13 12:00 In an emergency situation where my computer broke down, I headed to Denden Town in Nihonbashi. After deciding on a new computer, I decided to stop by "Nihonbashi Ichimi Zen" for a meal. I ordered the "Ebi Tendon (Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl) Regular". I noticed another customer ordering a chicken tempura rice bowl, which looked very generous in portion. Food & Taste: 3.2 The "Ebi Tendon Regular" comes with miso soup and pickles. The tempura included 2 shrimp, 3 edamame, sweet potato, mochi, chikuwa, and eggplant. The tempura was served freshly fried, with a light and crispy batter. The tempura sauce was generously poured over the dish, which may appeal to some tastes. Service: 3.3 The restaurant is run by a male owner and a female floor staff. They promptly opened the door for me as I approached, and provided water service. Their natural yet efficient service left a good impression. Atmosphere: 3.1 The exterior of the restaurant resembles an old house, and upon entering through one of the multiple doors, you are seated directly at your table (seating is tight with limited lateral movement). The interior is predominantly wood-themed, creating a cozy and quaint space. A radio plays in the background. There were no other customers when I arrived, with only 2 customers coming in later. It seemed like they also cater to takeout orders. Cost Performance: 3.1 The "Ebi Tendon Regular" is priced at 680 yen, which is affordable considering the quality of ingredients. It's a place suitable for casual dining. Drink: Data not available. A stylish Japanese restaurant that is neither a chain nor a modern establishment, but rather a charming traditional spot.

For today's lunch, I was craving some tempura, so I decided to visit "Ichimizen" in Nihonbashi. This popular restaurant, which has been featured on TV before, offers a variety of luxurious tempura dishes. I opted for the "Shrimp and Pork Tempura Bowl" today. The bowl included 2 shrimp, 4 pork tempura, eggplant, corn, green pepper, and mochi. Everything was beautifully fried, especially the pork tempura which was incredibly delicious. The sweetness of the pork fat really stood out. The vegetable tempura was also flavorful and added a nice touch. The portion of rice was just right, and the chef and staff were friendly and provided great service. It was a delightful meal!

For lunch today, I went to the restaurant "Nihonbashi Ichimi Zen." It's a small place with only a counter visible from the outside. It used to be crowded with foreign tourists, but now it's less busy due to the current situation. I ordered the "Ebi Tendon (large shrimp tempura bowl) for 880 yen." It came with 4 large shrimp tempura, vegetable tempura, bamboo shoot tempura, and mochi tempura unique to Ichimi Zen. The tempura wasn't too greasy and was delicious and easy to eat. If you want to have tempura in Nihonbashi, this is the place to go. Thank you for the meal!

The eel was delicious. The tempura sauce was also tasty, I finished all the rice in the bowl. I could sense the long history of the restaurant. However, I was a bit disappointed. I passed by the front of the restaurant and entered with high expectations. It may have been thriving for decades. I thought the beef tempura and eel tempura were distinctive. But I ended up expecting even more from this place. #Namba

I finally got the chance to visit Ichimi Zen today after missing the timing several times. I purposely went in (lol). I had the shrimp and chicken tempura donburi for 850 yen. The chicken was fluffy and crispy, very delicious. The dish had shrimp, green beans, mochi, and corn, and was surprisingly filling.

I visited "Ichimi Zen" in Nipponbashi, Osaka. It is a small restaurant with only 11 counter seats. I tried the Ebi Buta Tendon (shrimp and pork tempura rice bowl) for 850 yen. It came with 4 slices of pork, 2 shrimp, eggplant, green pepper, fish cake, rice cake, and corn tempura. It was very filling. I was hungry but now I'm satisfied. The miso soup had a strong shrimp flavor. Thank you for the meal.

Tempura restaurant in Namba. The main store seems to be a seafood izakaya in Tanimachi, but this one specializes in tempura. Perhaps due to the freshness factor. Honestly, I was worried about getting heartburn and feeling sick from fried food cooked in bad oil, but it turned out better than expected. I finished it without any heartburn. It's quite nice to be able to enjoy a reasonably delicious tempura at such a low price. It's a good choice when you're nearby. Note that the store is quite small, so if you're not a fan of that, be careful.

I went to a tempura restaurant in Namba that I had always been curious about. It was still open this day, even though it was already 8:30 pm. They kindly let me in, even though they were closing soon. I had just eaten dessert, so I ordered a tempura bowl with shrimp and chicken, with less rice. It had 2 shrimp, various vegetables, and even a mochi tempura! The chicken tempura was more like fried chicken. There was a lot of food, even with less rice, I was full. The walls were covered with photos and signatures. I heard that there is a Taiwanese person called Mita who is often seen there (but there is something written in Korean, so maybe they are Korean?).

Osaka City Naniwa-ku. Located in Nihonbashi and Kuromon Ichiba Market. The shop has only 8 counter seats. They also sell tempura by the piece at the storefront. Tempura set meal A (780 yen) includes 1 shrimp, squid, 2 types of vegetables, onsen egg, seaweed, rice, and miso soup. There are supposed to be 6 kinds of tempura, but there are actually 7! Quite a deal, or rather cheap! First, the tempura. The shrimp is plump and delicious! The squid is fresh and tasty! The fish cake is delicious with no complaints! The green pepper is crispy and tasty! The onion is juicy and tasty! The pumpkin is soft, sweet, and tasty! The onsen egg is too soft! When cracked, the contents spill out, causing a mess! The rice is cooked to a firm texture and tasty! The miso soup is weak and lacks flavor... Disappointing miso soup! The tempura is crispy, juicy, and delicious! Two water bottles on the table are empty. The staff seems very busy with foreign customers. Next time, I'll try a regular rice bowl!

I stopped by on my way home from the hospital. I was originally thinking of having a beer at a different place, but I noticed that the always crowded restaurant had an empty seat outside! I quickly went in (*^O^*) I wasn't a fan of shrimp tempura rice bowl, so I had a hard time choosing between pork tempura and chicken tempura rice bowl. In the end, I chose the pork tempura rice bowl! I entered the restaurant with a fast food image in mind, but they actually fry the tempura after you order. Nice♪ It seemed like it would take a while, so I tweeted while waiting (^｡^;) After a while, the rice bowl arrived (^_^)v It was a huge portion! There were about 5 kinds of vegetables like eggplant and chili peppers, and nearly 10 pieces of pork? Also, there was mochi. It was my first time trying mochi tempura, and it was delicious (*^^*) No, all the tempura was delicious! Seriously (*^O^*) However, the sauce for the rice bowl was too strong in flavor. It was a bit tough. I wish it was more lightly seasoned but still had a strong dashi flavor. If they make it less salty, I'll definitely go back (*^O^*)

I wanted to eat tempura or tempura rice bowl for lunch, so I found this small but well-designed restaurant. The kitchen is efficient and the place is impressive. Many celebrities seem to come here. I ordered the Magic Surprise Tempura Rice Bowl, and what came was a huge bowl filled with fluffy eel, succulent shrimp, vegetables, and even mochi tempura. The most surprising part was the beef tempura, which felt like they tempura-fried a steak. The sauce was delicious, and I easily finished the meal with great satisfaction!