I visited Tenichi in Ginza a few times, and since it's located inside the Fukuoka Iwataya, we were able to make a reservation for Friday night at 8:00 pm and sit comfortably. We were excited to try delicious dishes at the counter, but the chef who fried the food was curt and lacked hospitality (or seemed too focused on the task at hand?). Even when we wanted to add anago and scallops after the 7,700 yen course (we wanted to eat more delicious food), the service was so poor that we lost the desire to add more. The taste was just average, not bad, but there was no enthusiasm from the chef to make the food delicious and enjoyable. There are many more affordable and delicious restaurants in Fukuoka, yet it's a shame that a longstanding name in Ginza is not living up to its reputation. It was disappointing. I hope they put in more effort.

When I went shopping at Iwataya, I tried the tempura. The taste of tempura can vary depending on how it's fried, right? This time it was really well done, crispy and delicious. I ordered the seasonal set meal, which included bamboo shoots and cherry blossom-wrapped sea bream. It was a lineup that made me feel the arrival of spring.

I ordered the New Year's limited lunch tempura set! It included sashimi, tempura, miso soup, tempura bowl, and black beans. The tempura consisted of shrimp, fiddlehead ferns, lotus root, and sea bream. Everything was delicious but the tempura felt a bit cold. That's my review. Thank you for the meal.

Until now, I had only eaten the lunch menu at a table seat, but this time I tried the counter seat for the first time. As expected of a long-established restaurant, the tempura was excellent. The batter was thin, light, and perfectly cooked. The lotus root was crunchy, retaining its texture. The kisu (fish) tempura was the fluffiest I've ever had, moist and not dry at all. The scallop was quite rare inside, a unique texture that I found interesting. The salt and tempura dipping sauce were delicious, not too sweet and easy to eat. The grated daikon radish had no spiciness, and they gladly brought more when it ran out, which was nice. Tempura that is carefully fried to match the ingredients and adjust the cooking time is truly delicious. The tempura didn't feel heavy, and I didn't experience any indigestion. The tempura tea was also delicious. When I asked about the "Maruju" on the menu, they kindly explained that it referred to sweet potatoes and why. I used to order set meals at a table seat before, but it's incomparable to what I had this time. I realized that eating sushi and tempura fresh at the counter is the best. The price is higher, but the experience of having your favorite items freshly fried in excellent condition is worth it. My impression of Tenichi changed significantly when I sat at the counter this time!! It may be a bit pricey, but being able to have as much of your favorite tempura as you want, freshly fried to perfection, is truly a blissful experience. Eating tempura at the counter at Tenichi in Ginza is a must!

When I went to Iwataya, I had dinner. Last time I went, the batter was a bit too thick, but this time it was crispy and delicious. It's great to be able to enjoy freshly fried tempura without any reservations. It's also convenient and easy to use being located inside Iwataya.

I used it on my way back from shopping at Iwataya. This time, I asked for seasonal tempura. I have used it several times, but this time the tempura batter is quite thick. It was delicious during lunch, though. Maybe it depends on the person frying it.

Tempura lunch on a rainy day♪ Iwataya "Tenichi" On a rainy day, head to "Tenichi" on the 7th floor of Iwataya's Shin-kan in the Tenjin area to avoid getting wet. This is a traditional tempura restaurant with an adult atmosphere. The prices are a bit high, with the cheapest tempura bowl priced at 1,485 yen. There are counter seats and table seats, but it seems that the counter is reserved for course meals. Soon enough, the tempura bowl arrives with miso soup made with clam broth. It goes well with the tempura bowl. It includes two small shrimp, a small fish, eggplant, and pumpkin, just the right amount for those looking for a light meal. It's elegant and delicious. Bon appétit! ● Shop Information Tenichi 092-723-0310 2-5-35 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City Iwataya Shin-kan 7F Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 *Hours may vary due to COVID-19 measures.

I ordered a set menu for weekends and holidays. It came with three cute slices of tuna sashimi, tempura, and a mini shrimp bowl. I enjoyed my meal at a table seat. Next time, I would like to challenge the tempura bowl.

When I felt like having tempura for lunch, I went to eat tempura again. I had shrimp tempura, while my wife and daughter had regular tempura with additional mushrooms, chestnuts, and sweet potatoes. It was crispy and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I was shopping at Tenjin Iwataya, so I decided to go up to the restaurant floor after a long time. I ordered the Seasonal Tempura Set (2,592 yen) that caught my eye on the menu board. It included 2 prawns, flying squid, conger eel, zucchini, eggplant, corn, myoga ginger, and small shrimp tempura served in two separate batches. It came with plenty of grated daikon radish, salt and lemon, plum salad for the conger eel, clam miso soup, and rice. I was surprised by the price of the draft beer (648 yen)! It's always on the expensive side. I often think that if I'm going to have tempura at this price range, I might as well go to a tempura restaurant where it's under 1000 yen. Despite thinking that, I still visit from time to time. Thank you for the meal.

This is a tempura restaurant inside Iwataya in Fukuoka. The course is prepared at the counter, but it's a bit pricey so I opted for a table seat and had a tempura bowl instead. The tempura in the bowl was crispy and the fine tempura pieces were appetizing. It's no wonder it's a long-established tempura restaurant. There is a sense of luxury. The tempura dipping sauce also goes well with the rice. It tastes good. Eating at Iwataya gives it a high-class feel. It's delicious. However, there is a sense of something missing. Maybe the amount of rice...

On weekends in December, everywhere is crowded with people, but surprisingly the restaurant area in Iwataya's new building is a calm place to be. At first, I thought about trying the eel at the new building, but it was full and the prices were high! So I decided to try this restaurant and ordered the tempura bowl, which was the right choice. The tempura here has a strong soy sauce taste, and the texture of the batter is different from other shops in Fukuoka, but it was delicious in its own way. Thank you for the meal!

Established in 1930 with its main store in Ginza, Tokyo, this long-standing tempura restaurant has expanded to various locations across the country. I visited the branch on the 7th floor of Iwataya in Fukuoka Tenjin, which was not too crowded as it was past the lunch rush at 1:30 pm. I had planned to order the "Tenichi Gozen" lunch set, but it was already sold out due to its popularity. Instead, I decided to go with the "Tempura Zen" set for 2052 yen, which included tempura, chawanmushi, red miso soup, salad, rice, and pickles. The tempura was crispy and delicious, with a variety of items like shrimp, fish, pumpkin, snow peas, eggplant, and small shrimp tempura. The chawanmushi was light and included small shrimp, ginkgo nuts, and sliced shiitake mushrooms. The tempura dipping sauce was flavorful, and I appreciated the generous amount of grated daikon radish. The vegetable salad was average, but the rice was shiny and tasty. The red miso soup had clams in it, adding a nice touch. Overall, I felt that the quality of the tempura was worth the price, although there are other popular tempura restaurants in Fukuoka that offer similar quality for under 1000 yen. Being located in a department store, this restaurant is convenient for a meal during shopping.

Today, I had a rare shopping date with my father. It was not for me, but to accompany my father on his shopping trip. We started with lunch, and after walking around Iwataya department store, we found that the lines were longer than usual due to the summer holidays. Knowing that my father doesn't like waiting too much, we decided to go to Ginza Tenichi, which looked less crowded. We ordered the Tempura Set Meal (1944 yen tax included) that we had seen before entering the restaurant. While discussing the purpose of our visit today, the tempura was served after about 10 minutes. The tempura included 2 shrimp, small fish, small shrimp tempura, pumpkin, eggplant, and green pepper. They seemed to be fried well. Along with the tempura, we were served tempura dipping sauce, lemon, salt (not rock salt it seemed), and plenty of grated radish. It was a bit confusing which one to dip into which, but we managed to figure it out. Some of the tempura seemed a bit over-fried though. The set meal also included steamed egg custard, salad, rice, clam miso soup, and pickles. The steamed egg custard was surprisingly full of ingredients, and the salad had a colorful impression with paprika and a slightly spicy Japanese-style dressing. The rice was a bit soft but still delicious. The female staff were attentive and not flustered, making sure to check on us at the right times for tea and such. It was a pleasant dining experience. Thank you for the meal. Now, let's go shopping together!

This is the Fukuoka Iwataya store of the long-established tempura restaurant, Tenichi in Ginza, Tokyo. I visited this restaurant in Tenjin on a day off from work because I wanted to eat tempura for lunch for some reason. The restaurant had table seats for eating set meals and counter seats for eating tempura dishes fried in front of you. I chose a set meal, specifically the "Seasonal Vegetable Set" limited to 15 servings per day, priced at 1,785 yen. The set meal included a mini vegetable salad, chawanmushi, red clam miso soup, and tempura of konjac, 2 prawns, sweet potato, shiitake mushroom, small shrimp, and vegetable tempura. The tempura sauce was served with plenty of grated daikon radish. After finishing the set meal, I was served apple sherbet for dessert. The tempura set meal mainly consisted of vegetables, making it a recommended option for women. The restaurant is located on the 7th floor of Iwataya's Shin-Kan shopping mall. Address: 2-5-35 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Tel: 092-723-0310, Business Hours: 11:00-22:00, Closed: Open daily except for department store holidays and January 1st.

I used to enjoy tempura with my family at this restaurant about once every two months. This time, I went alone and ordered the set meal at a table, choosing the seasonal option of "taranomu" (wild mountain vegetable). However, when the tempura was served, it was not the typical leafy vegetable I was familiar with. It was more like a stick without any leaves. I thought maybe this was a different type used by famous restaurants, but when I tasted it, there was no distinct aroma and the texture was strange. When I looked closely, it seemed more like the tip of a green asparagus rather than taranomu. I wanted to ask the staff about it, but I had already finished both pieces before I could. As I was leaving, I peeked into the box containing the ingredients at the counter, and I saw the familiar taranomu. So, I can't recommend this place because you never know what you might be served outside of the counter seating.

In Fukuoka, there are many delicious tempura restaurants, and this time I visited one of the three major Edomae tempura restaurants, Ginza Tenichi Iwataya store. When I entered the store, I was about to be guided to a table seat, but when I expressed my preference for the counter, I was told that depending on the order, I may not be able to sit at the counter. Despite feeling a bit dissatisfied, I insisted on sitting at the counter. Most customers were seated at table seats. I ordered shrimp, kisu fish, anago eel, megochi fish, as well as mushrooms, abalone mushrooms, white asparagus, and taranomu. The oil used was 100% sesame oil, which had a nice fragrance, but the selection of ingredients seemed lacking as nothing stood out. The female staff's service was elegant and pleasant, but the chef was blunt and lacked hospitality. Perhaps this is typical of a chef, but being in a department store like Iwataya, they should consider improving their customer service. The tempura dipping sauce was lightly flavored and to my liking, and the rock salt was also good, but ultimately, I realized that I am more satisfied with the familiar Hakata tempura, where the ingredients are the star.