Next to Namba's Jiyuken, a new restaurant seems to have recently opened. When I went, the line for Jiyuken extended all the way to Tenya's front (TT). In these types of tempura bowl chains, I ultimately think the regular tempura bowl is the best. The regular tempura bowl includes shrimp, pumpkin, fish (probably kisu), squid, green beans x2, and extra rice for +¥80 or less rice for ¥50 off. You can also choose to have more or less sauce, but there is tempura sauce on the table so you can add more later. It seems that at Tenya, they fry the tempura after you order, so it takes a little time to be served. My family said the sauce was a bit strong, but personally, I think it's just right ☆ The tempura is crispy and quite delicious!! The regular tempura bowl with miso soup for ¥560 is also cost-effective. Many people around me were eating soba. I wonder if it's delicious? I was a little curious. The female staff member in charge of customer service was also very pleasant, so I would like to visit again.

Two to three years ago, Tenya was located along Midosuji Street, but it has finally returned to Namba. It has opened in Namba Center Street in Sennichimae. It has been a while, so I added mixed tempura to the classic All-Star Tendon. It's great value for money and delicious.

I love Tenya, so I'm happy to be back in Osaka. I usually don't post about chain restaurants, but I'm so happy that I had to share. I added shrimp to my All-Star Tendon. There are not many delicious tempura bowls in Kansai, so I want to come here occasionally. Thank you for the meal.

In Kanto region, the most famous tempura rice bowl chain restaurant is Tenya, I think. Tenya once expanded to Osaka but withdrew completely in February 2021, only to return in August 2023. The starting point for this return was this particular store. I ordered the limited menu item here: "Kamigata Tempura Rice Bowl" for 980 yen (tax included), which includes long green pepper, octopus, onions, and tempura of eggplant and plum. It's a luxurious version where each piece of tempura is placed on top. When the dish arrived, it looked different from the menu photo. The volume was not as large as expected. It was tasty, but each piece of tempura was too small to truly appreciate the special characteristics of each ingredient. I think the regular tempura rice bowl for 560 yen (tax included) would have been more satisfying. Thank you for the meal.

After returning to Osaka for the first time in two years, I visited the Tendon Tenya restaurant to try their limited-time menu. I arrived on a Sunday at around 2:30 pm and had to wait about 5 minutes in line before entering. The ordering system was done through tablets at each table, and it was also self-checkout. I ordered the limited-time Namba Chitose store exclusive menu item, the "Kamigata Tendon" for 950 yen. The dish, made with ingredients from western Japan, was served in about 8 minutes. The Shishito peppers had a crispy texture with almost no spiciness, the Izumi Nasu had a juicy texture and was delicious, the Oita-grown shiitake mushrooms had a melt-in-your-mouth feel with no unpleasant smell, and the Kishu Nanko Ume plum tempura had a good acidity which added a nice touch. The octopus and Awaji Island onion tempura was also delicious with the chewy octopus and sweet onion combination. The rice was tasty, soaked in the tendon sauce. The miso soup and pickles on the side were also delicious. The limited "Kamigata Tendon" is available until September 17th, so if you're interested, make sure to try it soon. Thank you for the meal!

The long-awaited Tenya has returned to Osaka. The shop that used to be along Midosuji Street is now Yakiniku Like, which is a bit disappointing considering how popular Tenya was. There are chain tendon shops like Makinosan and Santen, but personally, I think Tenya is the most delicious. Tenya > Santen > Makino. Maybe it's because of the way they fry and the oil they use. However, in this area, the best might be Tarojiro, where you can order your favorite tempura and turn it into a tendon.

After finishing a job interview in the Yodoyabashi area, I remembered the news about the return of "Tendon Tenya" to Osaka and decided to stop by. Although the main company is a group subsidiary of Royal Host, "Tendon Tenya" may not be a familiar brand in Osaka. I recalled that there used to be a store near Kintetsu Namba Station, so some people might remember it. Upon researching, I found out that they first entered Osaka in 2013. However, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, they closed down and withdrew from the prefecture, including other stores. This recent return to Osaka comes after a hiatus of two and a half years. The location is in Sennichimae, right next to the original store of the famous curry restaurant Jiyuken. The interior of the restaurant has two rows of counter seats and table seats. Orders are placed using a touch panel, and the menu includes tendon, tempura set meals, and set menus with soba. I quickly glanced at the menu to avoid regrets later, but I don't think there were any exclusive menu items for the Sennichimae store. I ordered the original All-Star Tendon and a complimentary cold soba set. The tendon was served, and the All-Star consisted of shrimp, squid, scallop, shiitake mushroom, lotus root, and green beans. I couldn't quite grasp what makes it the original or All-Star, to be honest. The cold soba looked unimpressive and lacked the typical appearance of soba, making me wonder if there are soba that can lower your expectations just by looking at them. Nonetheless, I tried the tendon. The vegetable pieces were small, and the shrimp and squid were on the smaller side. The ingredients were honestly lacking. However, the shiitake mushroom tempura, which is not commonly used in Kansai, was interesting. It was also small but had a light batter, indicating that they have basic tempura skills. The sauce for the tendon was standard and tasty enough. There was additional tendon sauce on the table for those who prefer more. As for the soba, it was disappointing as expected. The set menu only offers soba, but being in Osaka, they might want to consider adding options like zaru udon or hot udon. Thank you for the meal. If fate allows, I may visit again. The payment process was done through a self-checkout machine after eating, but it was frustrating to see only one register causing a queue. Considering the area attracts many foreign tourists, the lack of guidance and service was disappointing. Apologies for sounding critical.

I finally got to eat at Tenya after seeing it on a certain TV show. In Kansai, it's only in Tarumi. I ordered the Tare-zuke Natsu Tokudon with added soba for around 1100 yen. The tempura didn't have a freshly fried taste and seemed a bit tired. The soba was mini-sized with a good texture. The taste was reliable, though there were no surprises. Maybe my expectations were too high. The service was neither good nor bad. They guided us well, so there was no stress. They also assisted those who were struggling with the tablet ordering system. It would have been even better with a smile. During lunchtime, they were attentive in refilling our tea. The atmosphere had a counter and tables, with enough space at the counter to avoid feeling crowded. Since it's a new store, it felt clean. It's conveniently located in front of Bic Camera in Sennichimae. Overall, I would come back when I want to eat tempura quickly.

I was in a hurry and looking for a quick place to eat when I came across a chain-like tempura restaurant. I ordered the tempura set meal for 760 yen using a tablet. Although I wanted to eat quickly, it took a bit of time. The tempura was average tasting for the price. It seemed like they reused the oil because it was cheap. It came with spinach, so it was good to get some vegetables. The payment was self-service, where I scanned the barcode on the receipt at a terminal near the entrance before paying.

When it comes to Tenya, it is a tempura specialty restaurant operated by Royal Food Service Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Royal Holdings. "Royal Host," "Shakey's," and "Sizzler" are its companions. Shakey's has also withdrawn from Osaka, unfortunately. There used to be a Namba Midosuji store along Midosuji in Dotonbori, which opened on July 1, 2013, and closed on February 28, 2021. At the same time, other stores in Osaka prefecture also closed, leaving the nearest one in Tarumi Station. However, in Namba's center street, Tenya returned to Osaka on August 7, 2023, after a hiatus of 2 and a half years. Personally, my last visit was at the Tsukiji store during my stay in Tokyo a year and a half ago, when I felt like "I must eat it." The still sparkling interior has a large U-shaped counter and a few table seats along the wall. Orders are placed using a tablet at each seat for self-ordering. The All-Star Tempura Bowl (720 yen) includes shrimp, squid, scallop, green beans, shiitake mushrooms, and lotus root. By default, the bowl comes with sauce, but if you want a crispier texture, you can add grated radish for an additional 200 yen or order the bowl without sauce and use the sauce provided on the table. Despite being an affordable establishment, unlike microwaved family restaurants, Royal pays attention to cooking, so I think their product quality is high. If you go a little further west, you'll find Makino, operated by Tridoll, known for Marugame Seimen, where they serve tempura. But they focus more on affordable tempura dishes, so it's a bit different. Just as I was about to mention that, I noticed that a new store, Tempura Makino Namba Chuo-dori, has opened on the same premises. Although their main products are similar, if it's a battle of tempura bowls, Tenya seems to be the winner. [Highlights of this visit] The joy of being able to eat Tenya's tempura bowl in Osaka again.

It has been over a decade since I last went to Tenya. Back when it was only in Tokyo, I remember thinking it was a great place because you could get freshly fried tempura at such a cheap price. There used to be a Tenya in Osaka as well, but it closed down before I had a chance to go, which was disappointing. However, Tenya has reopened now. It's in a slightly different location, just south of Big Camera in Sennichimae. It's much more convenient to visit now. On opening day, I thought there would be a long line, but I was able to get in easily. I sat at the new counter and placed my order using the touch panel. After debating between tempura set meal and tempura bowl, I decided on the tempura bowl for 560 yen. There was a pot and a teacup on the counter, and you could drink cold tea as much as you wanted. When my order arrived, it was a tempura bowl with miso soup and pickles. The tempura included shrimp, squid, smelt fish, pumpkin, and green beans. The batter was unique - not crispy, fluffy, or crunchy, but rather chewy. The shrimp had a texture similar to squid. I wondered if the tempura wasn't consistent on opening day.

Tendon Tenya has returned to Osaka~! Opening on August 7th! The photo is from when I visited during the pre-opening. Orders are made on a tablet for self-ordering, and the cash register is also self-service. For those who want to eat heartily, you can choose an extra large portion of rice. Tempura and beer are the best, I will visit again.

I ordered using a touch panel, but I didn't know which tempura was on which bowl, so I had to look it up on my phone before ordering. There doesn't seem to be a tempura bowl with only shrimp. It took me a while to choose because there are ingredients I don't like (like squid or eggplant). The tempura bowl I received had shrimp, lotus root, pumpkin, and green beans, all fried crispy and delicious. The soba noodles had a refreshing yuzu flavor, and the miso soup that came with it was also great. I just wish the menu listed the tempura that comes with each bowl. Another customer asked for a tempura-only bowl, and they were told to order rice and tempura separately and pour the sauce on the table. It seems like a hassle and more expensive.

There was news that the Tempura restaurant Tenya was making a comeback in Kansai, and I was looking forward to it. I had been to the previous store in Namba a few times. The new store was bustling. Tempura is delicious, not just the shrimp but also the pumpkin and vegetables.

Tendon (comes with miso soup) ¥560

Located a 3-minute walk from Namba Station on the Midosuji Line, the specialty tempura restaurant chain "Tendon Tenya," which is mainly based in Eastern Japan, opened in Namba Chuo-dori on August 7th. As a pioneer in Japanese fast food, this popular chain offers high-quality tempura and tendon at affordable prices. To celebrate the opening, a local menu using Kansai ingredients, "Kamigata Tendon for 980 yen," will be available from August 21st to September 17th. This is a limited-time offer at the Tenya Namba Chuo-dori store. I had the opportunity to try it out in advance. Kamigata Tendon (with miso soup) for 980 yen includes octopus and Awaji onions tempura, conger eel, Senshu water eggplant, Kishu Nankou Ume plum, and Kishu Nankou Ume plum. This tendon uses ingredients associated with Kansai and offers a satisfying taste. The thin and crispy coating allows you to fully enjoy the umami of the ingredients. The sweet and savory sauce covers the rice nicely. In particular, the Senshu water eggplant spreads its umami and juiciness in your mouth with each bite, creating an exquisite flavor. The Nankou Ume plum, when turned into tempura, concentrates its sweetness and umami, enhancing the deliciousness of the coating. Each ingredient offers a unique and delicious flavor that spreads in your mouth with every bite. The Kamigata Tendon Small Soba Set (with miso soup) for 1260 yen allows you to choose between small soba or small udon. The aroma, taste, and firmness of the soba are outstanding. It has a great texture and the soba broth mixes well, creating an excellent taste. It's a must-try for those who want to enjoy both tempura and soba. Previously, there was a Tenya store near Namba Midosuji Line, which closed in February 2021 due to the pandemic. This reopening in Namba after two and a half years. From August 14th to 20th, during the monthly Tenya Week, there is a takeout offer for the "Kami Tendon Bento for 680 yen -> 500 yen." You can also enjoy a draft beer with tempura, making it a casual and enjoyable experience. It's a great option when you're craving for tendon.

■Atmosphere A new restaurant opened on August 7th! The interior has counter seats and table seats, making it perfect for solo diners. You can place your order from the tablet installed at each seat, which is super convenient◎ ■Menu - [Limited Time] Kamigata Tendon (Tempura Rice Bowl) 980 yen - All-Star Tendon with Small Soba Set 960 yen ■Impressions I attended a tasting event this time! Tenya, known for its tempura rice bowls, has many stores in Kanto but only one in Kansai (Tarumi store). They have reopened a store in Shinsaibashi, where they used to be before the pandemic, so now you can enjoy their food in Namba as well! The limited-time Kamigata Tendon will be available from August 21st to September 17th! It's a hearty bowl with Kansai vegetables included♪ The All-Star Tendon is a powerful bowl with luxurious tempura such as shrimp, scallops, and shiitake mushrooms! It's great that soba is included in the set♪ If you want to enjoy tempura rice bowls easily, be sure to check it out◎ Thank you for the meal!