This place has been on my mind for a long time. I never had the chance to go until now. It's right by the "Hōmukyoku-mae" bus stop on Showa Street. The sign of the neighboring tobacco shop, which seems to have closed down, made me feel nostalgic. I entered the restaurant around 1 pm. I thought it would be relatively calm. I was asked, "Would you like the 1300 yen or the 1000 yen option?" This time, I decided to splurge and chose the 1300 yen option! Cold oshibori and hot hojicha were served. In the meantime, more customers, including those with reservations, started pouring in, and the restaurant quickly became full. I was surprised. Inside, there were baseball-related items on display. Items belonging to Hiroki Kokubo, a ticket for the final official game at Heiwadai Stadium between Daiei and Kintetsu, and autographs of Nishitetsu Lions players... Meanwhile, the chef skillfully fried tempura. The female staff were ready to serve at any moment. The tempura set for 1300 yen included 3 shrimp, pumpkin, eggplant, conger eel, and squid... It was a generous portion. The batter was really thin, crispy, and delightful to eat. The ingredients inside were not greasy and were juicy. The tempura dipping sauce was not too strong in flavor, it seemed to complement the ingredients and help remove excess oil from the batter. The ingredients were delicious, and it was excellent.

When passing by this area in a taxi, I overheard someone saying, "The tempura there is delicious, it's been around for generations..." I can't remember which generation it is, but I remembered the comment about how good it was and decided to go try it out. Inside the restaurant, there are many lucky charms displayed behind the counter, giving it a truly Japanese restaurant feel. The owner, whoever it may be from whichever generation, exudes a very kind atmosphere. As for the tempura set meal, there are three options with varying amounts. I chose the smallest one. The freshly fried tempura had a crispy, slightly thick batter that was different from other places, reminiscent of the tempura I had in Asakusa. Despite the generous portion, it didn't feel heavy at all. The rice was cooked perfectly. It was a calming experience enjoying delicious tempura in a cozy atmosphere, and I left feeling content. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Tenyasu for lunch to satisfy my craving for tempura. I had the Matsuya set for ¥1300. After the initial tempura platter, more tempura was brought out! (The photo shows only the first serving.) The tempura was crispy and delicious, and the miso soup and rice were also tasty. It was a happy lunchtime!

The evening business hours are from 5 pm to 9 pm. I had the "Matsu" set of tempura. The prices are 1,800 yen for "Special," 1,500 yen for "Matsu," and 1,200 yen for "Take." The "Matsu" set had a variety of tempura, including what I think were three shrimp. They were crispy and light. It came with tempura dipping sauce, rice, miso soup, and pickles. I also ordered a bottle of Asahi Super Dry beer for 600 yen. The calm demeanor of the experienced owner and the peaceful atmosphere created by the customers made the experience enjoyable. Drinking the beer while looking out through the wavy glass of the entrance door at the passing people and car lights outside was a pleasant experience.

Ten'an Fukuoka is a long-established tempura specialty store located at the Maizuru and Taisho Street intersection since 1957. This year marks their 65th anniversary. While restaurants like HiraO have gained popularity for tempura in Fukuoka in recent years, Ten'an also has a loyal following. I visited during lunchtime and the place was almost full of nearby office workers and regular customers. I was lucky to be seated at a small raised table and quickly looked through the menu. They offer two options: Matsutake (1,300 yen) and Take (1,000 yen). The difference is that Matsutake includes an extra prawn, pork tempura, and a bit more vegetables. I ordered Matsutake and after about 15 minutes, the second-generation chef, who trained in Tokyo since he was 18, served the hot and freshly made tempura fried in 100% vegetable oil. The tempura batter was crispy yet juicy, perfectly balanced with the ingredients. The meal also included delicious rice, miso soup, and pickles, which I quickly finished. The restaurant can only accommodate about 15 people at the counter and small raised tables, but the exterior, interior, ambiance, and the attentive service of the couple made it a satisfying dining experience. I hope this long-standing restaurant continues to thrive. Thank you for the meal! #Fukuoka #FukuokaMaizuru #tempura #longestablishedrestaurant #tempuraspecialty店

My spouse and I finally managed to sneak into a shop we had been curious about for a long time. Upon entering the shop, we found it to be a quaint place with a lot of history. The old but well-maintained counter had a nice atmosphere, and the decorations were stylish. At the counter, they serve the tempura directly onto a sieve after frying, but since we sat at a table, they brought it to us after frying everything. The portions were quite generous. We had 10 pieces of shrimp and 8 pieces of vegetables. The vegetable tempura had 3 pieces each. It was a simple and homely tempura. The regular customers all seemed to order the shrimp tempura, but the vegetable tempura was also delicious!

On a Saturday afternoon, feeling hungry near Akasaka, I decided to try an old-fashioned tempura restaurant called "Ten'an" that I had visited once about 10 years ago. It is located at a corner of a street one block away from Akasaka Station, at the Akasaka-mitsuke intersection. They offer two lunch options: ¥1,000 and ¥1,300, and I chose the latter. The tempura was served all at once, not piece by piece like at Tempura Hirao or Tempura Takao. I enjoyed three prawns, squid, white fish, and a few vegetables (pumpkin and eggplant that day). Everything was crispy and delicious. I also liked the red miso soup. I arrived around 1:30 pm, and even after that, a few more customers came in. It seemed like a popular spot among locals. I would love to come back when I'm in the Akasaka area again.

Located in Akasaka, a quaint tempura restaurant called "Tyan" is situated near the intersection of Showa Street and Taisho Street. I had always been curious about this long-established tempura restaurant, but never had the chance to visit until recently. While exploring for lunch around noon, I happened to pass by and decided to step inside. The restaurant has a small counter with 7 seats and about 3 tables in the cozy interior. Since it was close to 2 pm when I arrived, there were no other customers. I opted for the reasonably priced "Matsu" set at 1300 yen, which includes a few more items than the "Take" set priced at 1000 yen. I placed my order for the "Matsu" set and waited for my meal. The chef, originally from Hakata, skillfully fried the ingredients in rapeseed oil, creating a satisfying sizzling sound. The first batch of tempura, which included shrimp, was served. The shrimp tempura was delicious, perfectly crispy from being fried in rapeseed oil. The "Matsu" set consisted of 3 shrimp, white fish, sillago, mackerel, squid, pork, green pepper, pumpkin, eggplant, providing more than enough food to fill me up. With the restaurant not being too busy, I had the chance to chat with the friendly chef and learn more about the place. As of February 2022, due to pandemic restrictions, the restaurant is only open for lunch. I hope to visit again for their tempura in the evening. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Now, all that's left is to head back, but as usual, there's plenty of time before the flight, so let's enjoy lunch♪ This time, I went to a tempura restaurant. The exterior exudes a sense of history. Inside, there were a few seats at the counter and a raised seating area. There was only one customer when I arrived, but more customers started to come in. The lunch menu had two options: Matsutake and Take. I decided to go with Matsutake (1,300 yen including tax). The tempura was fried after ordering. If you sit at the counter, you can see them frying right in front of you ( ＾∀＾) The set came with red miso soup, pickles, and rice. The tempura was ready shortly after ordering. The tempura included vegetables like pumpkin and green pepper. There were also three pieces of fish - kisu, squid, and shrimp. I think there was also pork included. The tempura was crispy, hot, and delicious! I believe there were other types of fish besides kisu. The tempura was all meant to be eaten with the dipping sauce, as there was no salt provided. It's great to be able to enjoy such a generous portion of tempura at this price♪ I was quite hungry, so I finished it in no time ( ＾∀＾) As I was finishing up, more customers started to arrive. The restaurant is not very spacious, so it's best to leave promptly after finishing your meal. Thank you for the meal!

(2022.01.12) On the corner of Showa Street and Taisho Street intersection stands an old building that houses the long-established tempura restaurant "Ten'an," which is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Intrigued by the unchanged appearance of the restaurant since its founding, I decided to pay a visit. The small restaurant has a counter with 7 seats, as well as 2 small tables for 2 people and 1 table for 4 people in a raised tatami area. The elderly owner, likely in their seventies, and what seemed to be his wife warmly welcomed us. This is not a pretentious place that fries each ingredient individually, but rather offers reasonably priced tempura set meals. For lunch, you can choose between two options: "Matsu" or "Take." The "Matsu" set featured 3 prawns as the main dish, along with sand borer, white fish, mackerel, squid, pork, as well as green pepper, pumpkin, eggplant, all fried to perfection with a crispy texture and no greasiness, thanks to the owner's extensive experience. The tempura is served with a refreshing citrusy tempura dipping sauce, making it a satisfying meal that never gets boring.

I was attracted to this restaurant by its cool appearance and finally had the chance to go for lunch. I was able to get a seat right in the middle of the raised seating area. The tempura set meal had two options, Matsutake and Bamboo, and I chose Matsutake. The tempura was served all at once, not individually at the counter seats. The portion of tempura was huge. There were about 10 different items including shrimp, bell pepper, eggplant, blue fish, burdock, pork, white fish, smelt, and squid. The shrimp were quite large. The tempura had a light crispy batter and was delicious. It was nicely presented in a bamboo basket. At one point, a phone call came in for the restaurant and I overheard that about 10 regular customers were coming. Later, almost 10 people squeezed into the small restaurant. It felt like they were pressuring us to finish quickly so they could sit. It made me a bit uncomfortable, but I managed to eat at my own pace and enjoyed the meal. It's best to eat at your own pace. The restaurant is still small and doesn't have a lot of patience for waiting (unless there's a long line outside). Thank you for the meal.

Near Akasaka Station, at the intersection of Showa-dori and Taisho-dori, there is a small tempura restaurant called "Ten'an" in front of the Legal Affairs Bureau intersection. It was established in Showa 32. It seems to be a modest, old-fashioned wooden building that has survived until today, possibly avoiding the real estate frenzy during the bubble economy. Across the street, there is a flashy, shiny building that starkly contrasts with the humble appearance of the tempura restaurant. As expected, the tempura restaurant has been steadily operating, while the shiny building has faced difficulties and was eventually resold at a surprising price, making headlines in the news. Even in the Reiwa era, 30 years later, the scenery at this intersection still retains its vividness. When the lunchtime rush subsides, I opened the door with poor fitting and entered. It is run by an elderly couple, with the mature and dignified male owner being the second generation. The soft-spoken service creates a warm atmosphere in the restaurant. There are two two-person tables, one four-person table, and six counter seats in the dining area. There were also Western office workers who seemed accustomed to such small local restaurants, reflecting the changing times. Japanese customers mostly appeared to be retirees or older individuals. During peak hours, the atmosphere may have been slightly different. For lunch, they offer the "Matsu Teishoku" (1,300 yen) and "Take Teishoku" (1,000 yen). You can also have a single item of tempura fried as you like while enjoying alcohol. At that time, I had just started tackling a challenging task and felt a sense of relief, but with a mountain of remaining work, I opted for the "Take Teishoku." The "Take Teishoku" includes tempura, rice, red miso soup, and pickles. The tempura is fried in front of you and served one after another. It includes two burdock roots, two shrimp, a fish similar to smelt, squid, green pepper, and a fish similar to conger eel. The oil used is said to be rapeseed oil or sesame oil, but honestly, it's hard to tell. The tempura dipping sauce is light and refreshing. Despite being a simple dish, the deliciousness of freshly fried tempura skillfully made by a skilled craftsman is truly exceptional. I left the restaurant very satisfied. I look forward to enjoying some drinks there next time.

A small entrance surrounded by greenery at a crossroads a couple of traffic lights away from Akasaka Station on the seaside. There is a small sign with the name "Ten'an" at the entrance. Inside, there is a small counter with about 6 seats and a raised area with 3 tables. You can tell right away that this is a historic establishment. The decor is definitely old, but every corner is well-maintained and not a speck of dust can be seen on the pillars or walls, showing how carefully the shop is being preserved. They seem to have regular customers. I ordered the Matsudon set meal (1300 yen). You can enjoy about 10 freshly fried items. Tempura sauce and pickles were served first, followed by shrimp, sillago, white fish, squid, pork, eggplant, burdock, green pepper, and more. Fukuoka is a city known for delicious tempura, but the light, crispy texture at "Ten'an" is similar to that of "Hiraoka" and "Fujishima" in Kokura. I thought the rice portion was a bit large, but when I dipped the tempura in the tempura sauce and placed it on the rice, it was a perfect match with the pickles. The pickled mustard greens were a nice touch, and I polished off the meal in no time. This place would be great for leisurely enjoying a drink and having freshly fried tempura in the evening.

I had the 1,300 yen Matsujo meal. It was a delicious and refreshing tempura dish. The tempura in the photo is part of the set and there was more served, making it a satisfying meal.

It's drizzling outside. Walking along Showa Street, I arrived at "Ten'an" located at the corner of Taisho Street intersection. The old-fashioned building with a large sunshade curtain is the landmark. It's 11:40 when I visited. I entered the shop through the seasoned sliding door and found myself as the first customer with no one else inside. The cozy restaurant has a counter with 7 seats, 2 small raised tatami seats for 2 people, and a 4-person table. Since I was dining alone, I chose to sit at the corner of the counter. The counter is divided by acrylic boards, creating a spacious and comfortable dining area. The lunch menu offers two options: 1,000 yen and 1,300 yen. I decided to try the 1,300 yen "Matsu" set. It seems like the restaurant is run by a husband and wife team. While the husband fries the tempura, the wife prepares rice, miso soup, and other sides. The tempura is served elegantly in a bamboo basket lined with paper. The tempura selection includes 3 shrimp, 2 types of white fish, conger eel, squid, pork, pumpkin, green pepper, and more. One of the white fish looks like a sea bream, but the other one is unfamiliar. When I asked, I learned it was flounder. It's unusual to see flounder tempura, but it's a common ingredient at this restaurant. The miso soup is red dashi with a unique hint of acidity. They happily provided a half portion of rice as a refill. I enjoyed the tempura without feeling the heaviness of the oil. It was a delicious meal. Thank you for the meal.

Tempura set meal at Tenpura restaurant on July 22, 2020 for 1,000 yen.

It was very delicious.