At Tempura Sumitomo, a 6-minute walk from Nakano Station North Exit in Tokyo, you can enjoy Tempura Set A for 880 yen. This traditional tempura restaurant on the 2nd floor of Nakano Broadway is famous for being a favorite of Kiyoshi Shima and Saburo Kitajima. With Kiyoshi now closed, this is my top choice for tempura in Nakano. I arrived around 1 pm to find 6 customers already seated and 3 more arriving after me. Within 5 minutes of ordering, I was served tempura dipping sauce and pickles, followed shortly by a plate of tempura, rice, and miso soup. The tempura included 2 prawns, squid, smelt, sandfish, eggplant, bitter melon, and sweet potato. The prawns were thick and juicy, and all the tempura was freshly fried and delicious. The light tempura dipping sauce complemented the meal perfectly. Another satisfying meal at Tempura Sumitomo, thank you!

I used it while shopping on Broadway. Looking at the menu on the wall, I saw that the kakiage-don was 720 yen, and the tempura set was 850 yen, so I thought it was a reasonable price. I decided to order the kakiage set, which included squid, yellowtail, goby, conger eel, and saury. It was priced at 1100 yen, which I thought was a bit high for kakiage, but when it arrived, the portion was much larger than I expected, with enough rice and miso soup for another serving. There were plenty of shrimp in the kakiage, making it a satisfying dish. The restaurant seemed to receive a lot of orders for kakiage, despite the variety of other donburi and set meals available. The neighboring customer ordered the kakiage-don, which came with miso soup, and I thought it would have been sufficient for a regular lunch. The small restaurant may get busy, and there might be a wait for alcohol and side dishes. Despite its old-fashioned appearance, the prices are reasonable, making it a good restaurant. I also noticed the signature of the Tokyo Governor from 2000, which added to the historical atmosphere. (Kuma) You can hear the sound of oil splattering, giving the restaurant a nostalgic feel (most of the eateries around here have an old-fashioned vibe). I wanted something more than just vegetables, so I decided to go for the "kisu vegetable set" because I felt like having kisu tempura again (930 yen). I had to wait a bit for the frying, but to my surprise, I received three pieces of kisu tempura. I didn't expect that many. The tempura included shiitake mushrooms, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and I can't remember the rest... I didn't think to write it down, and now it's been over a week, so I forgot. Maybe eggplant and okra. Anyway, the portion was generous. The tempura was crispy and hot, with a simple yet delicious taste that also felt a bit nostalgic. The pickles were also tasty. There were elderly customers, solo drinkers, and some younger people, so I hope they continue to operate energetically. (Ingen)

I live in Nakano but I don't often visit the 2nd or 3rd floors of Broadway, so this was my first time. Sometimes you just crave tonkatsu or tempura, right? I remembered there was a place nearby, so I decided to stop by after my hair appointment. Last time I passed by, there was a long line during lunchtime, but this time I arrived after 1:00 pm and was able to enter smoothly. I ordered the usual beer and Tempura Set B. First, they brought me the beer and pickles, so I sipped on my drink while waiting for the tempura to be ready. (I surprisingly enjoy waiting.) Before long, the tempura, rice, and red miso soup were served. The tempura included shrimp, sweet potato, lotus root, eggplant, squid, bitter melon, and green pepper. Broadway is also getting old, and it might be demolished in the not-so-distant future. I don't know how it will change, but I hope the good old local eateries will continue to thrive. I really enjoyed my meal this time. Thank you for the delicious food!

The city of Nakano is changing, but that's okay! That doesn't matter at all~ That doesn't matter at all~ (⁠✿⁠^⁠‿⁠^⁠)♪ The Sun Plaza in Nakano has closed, the Nakano station building is under reconstruction, and high-rise condominiums are popping up everywhere. But Nakano Broadway is still going strong! On the second floor of this chaotic building, there is a shop that has remained unchanged for years - Tempura Sumitomo. Despite being a favorite spot for celebrities, you can enjoy delicious and affordable tempura here! I ordered the "Anago Donburi" and watched as the elderly chef behind the counter expertly fried the tempura. After a short wait, the dish arrived - a hearty Anago tempura bowl served with miso soup and pickles. The tempura was crispy and the sauce was just right, soaking into both the tempura and the rice. The Anago was plump and delicious. The combination of flavors reminded me of the good old days. It was so tasty! Thank you for the meal♪