Today is December 8, 2021, and I went to the hospital for my last visit of the year. I didn't want to go back to the hospital again after feeling unwell, so I made sure to take care of myself. It was raining and cold in the morning, so I walked carefully with an umbrella to the station. I went to the hospital and got scolded by three doctors who prescribed me medication and advised me to take care of myself and not lose weight. After leaving the hospital, I decided to go shopping at "Gabuhachi" to buy new items like a steamer basket that had cracked. Since Tokyu Hands was closed, I had to go to "Gabuhachi" or Chinatown. So, I went to "Tensan" to have the seasonal tempura rice bowl and then headed to "Gabuhachi". I took a bus to Ueno and then rushed to Inarimachi. I arrived at "Tensan" around 12:12 PM and checked the menu for the seasonal tempura rice bowl and found out that they had "oyster tempura" with large oysters from Sanriku. The place was almost full, but I managed to find a seat at the counter. I ordered the seasonal tempura rice bowl and was served tea, salad, and pickles. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the tempura was delicious. The oyster tempura was especially tasty with a light tempura sauce. The meal was filling and satisfying, with a generous portion of tempura including large oysters. It was a bit more expensive, but considering the quality and portion size, it was worth it. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience.

Ordered the seasonal tendon (1,500 yen). It came with 2 shrimp, 1 conger eel, seasonal vegetables, and maybe squid. It was a great value tendon with a good balance of flavors, not too sweet or spicy, and served piping hot. The chef seemed elderly but the whole family was working hard at the restaurant. Will definitely visit again.

This is a family-run tempura restaurant in a downtown area. I think the cost performance is very good. The tempura set meal with 10 items for 2,800 yen is wallet-friendly (laughs). The tempura is fried in sesame oil, so it may appear dark and become tough if left for too long, so it's best to eat it promptly.

After seeing the lotus flowers at Shinobazuno Pond, I walked to the restaurant. I visited around 12:30 on a weekday. Three out of the six counter seats were occupied, and two out of the three table seats in the tatami room were taken. I chose to sit at the counter and ordered the tempura bowl for 1400 yen. The dish arrived promptly. It came with miso soup with tofu and trefoil, pickles, and salad. The tempura included 5 pieces of squid, eggplant, 2 young corn, and green pepper. The menu listed only one type of vegetable, but this felt like a generous serving. The tempura didn't have sauce on it, but the rice was well soaked in the sauce. The squid had a satisfying texture, which I enjoyed. Although there was thunder throughout, it started to rain, and no new customers came in, leaving me as the only one in the restaurant. They even worried about my umbrella when I left, but the light rain was fine with just my parasol. If I come back to Ueno, I might visit this restaurant again.

During lunchtime, I went out with friends and ended up at a local restaurant. We decided to go with the chef's recommendation, which was a great choice. I had a delicious tempura rice bowl that filled me up. I ordered the seasonal tempura rice bowl and when it arrived, it was overflowing with tempura. The sweet broth and perfectly cooked tempura were delicious. The freshness of the ingredients was evident, and I enjoyed alternating between the tempura, rice, and pickles. However, the portion was quite large, and towards the end, I started feeling really full. Overall, it was a great meal. If I go back, I might ask for less rice next time.

This shop, which opens at 11:15, is the first to open. Established in 1952! Showa 27! This year marks the 71st anniversary of this long-standing tempura and tempura rice bowl shop. I ordered the seasonal tempura rice bowl for 1,500 yen. Instead of conger eel, I had kiss fish, scallops, and 2 prawns, along with 3 types of vegetables. It was delicious.

Just a 2-3 minute walk from Inaricho Station, there is a tempura and eel restaurant tucked away on Asakusa Street. During lunchtime, most customers order tempura. The seasonal tempura bowl seems to be popular, but I love kakiage, so I ordered the Kakiage Tendon (2000 yen) with a beer. The tempura was packed with shrimp, squid, and small fish, and the slightly sweet dipping sauce was just to my liking. Surprisingly, the tempura wasn't soggy at all. Despite the recent price increases, the quality for 2000 yen is a steal! It wasn't too crowded around noon on weekdays, which was a pleasant surprise considering how close it is to the station. I heard that their winter tempura bowl with oysters is delicious, so I definitely want to come back. Can I resist the temptation of kakiage? If anyone knows of a delicious kakiage restaurant, please let me know! No need for high-end or hard-to-reserve places, though!

Inari-cho Station is nearby, but the restaurant has a cool exterior tucked away in a quiet spot. It seems to be run by an elderly couple and their son's family. I thought it was a tempura restaurant, but they also serve eel. The specialty seems to be tendon. I ordered a Red Star beer to cool off. They serve salad and pickles as appetizers. The seasonal tendon included shrimp, scallops, whiting fish, zucchini, pumpkin, and eggplant. They said they used whiting fish instead of eel that day. The tempura was moist and delicious, with a traditional Edo style. The ingredients were fresh and the sauce was tasty. I hope they continue to thrive for a long time.

I visited the long-established tempura and eel restaurant "Tensan" in Inari-cho, which has been a challenging restaurant for a long time. I couldn't decide between the regular tempura bowl, the tempura bowl with kakiage, and the seasonal tempura bowl, but ended up choosing the seasonal tempura bowl. The toppings included scallops, sand borer, 2 prawns, and vegetables (green pepper, eggplant, baby corn, pumpkin). The tempura sauce was refined, not too sweet or salty. It didn't overpower the taste of the ingredients. The scallops and prawns were cooked perfectly, showing the skill of this long-established restaurant. The set came with salad, pickles, and miso soup, and all for 1500 yen including tax. I think it offers good value for the quality.

I arrived at the restaurant around 7:20 pm after visiting a nearby public bath. There were no customers at first. I ordered the usual seasonal tempura bowl and a glass of Akahoshi beer. I started with a salad and beer. Later, two more groups of customers came in. The tempura was delicious, just like last time. I enjoyed the hot and tasty meal. I look forward to coming back next month. Thank you for the meal.

I went to a nearby public bath called Juyu around 7 pm to relax. There is also Nichirayu right in front of the shop. There were two regular customers. I had decided to order the seasonal tempura bowl that I had been looking forward to. The staff mentioned that they were a bit busy with delivery orders, so I didn't mind waiting. I ordered a beer while waiting since I had just finished bathing. I was happy to see they had Akahoshi beer. The regular customers and the owner were chatting excitedly about the upcoming festival at Torikoshi Shrine. The owner had already left, so I assumed their son was in charge of cooking. He prepared the delivery orders himself and then went out to deliver them. It must have been tough. After returning, he immediately started cooking. Soon enough, my tempura bowl was ready! It looked delicious! The bowl had 2 shrimp, a fish called kisu, scallop, pumpkin, green pepper, green beans, baby corn, eggplant, and more vegetables than listed on the menu. It seemed like they were giving me extra as an apology for the wait, which made me happy. The tempura dipping sauce was not overly sweet, which was great. The pickles and miso soup were also delicious with a rich flavor. I enjoyed the tempura while it was still hot and crispy. It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Tempura Unagi Tenmitsu Tokyo, located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, is a long-established tempura restaurant founded in 1952. Despite its name, it is closer to Ueno than Asakusa, with the nearest station being Inaricho Station on the Ginza Line. The restaurant offers not only tempura but also dishes such as eel and blowfish. The cozy interior has a counter with 5 seats and a raised tatami seating area with 10 seats, totaling 15 seats. One of their popular dishes is the seasonal Tendon (tempura rice bowl) priced at 1,500 yen including tax. The bowl includes scallops, kisu fish, two shrimp, three types of vegetables (bell pepper, eggplant, lotus root), and carrot and potato tempura on top. The tempura is lightly fried in sesame oil, giving it a delicious aroma. The sauce for the Tendon is not too sweet or heavy, making it easy to enjoy until the last bite without feeling overwhelmed. While they also offer set meals, the Edo-style Tendon with a generous amount of toppings seems to be more satisfying. The combination of quality, quantity, and price at this restaurant is impressive, making it a great place to enjoy a satisfying meal of local tempura. Overall, Tempura Unagi Tenmitsu offers a unique charm different from high-end tempura restaurants where you can watch each tempura piece being fried in front of you. It may be a bit inconvenient to get to, but the value for money is definitely worth it. Next time, I would like to try their popular winter oyster tempura. Thank you for the delicious meal! (Rating: 3.48)

After enjoying some unexpected sweets at Minamoto Kitchoan in Ueno, we went for lunch at Ten-san, located near Inaricho Station on the subway, down a street just off Asakusa Street. Ten-san is a long-established tempura and eel restaurant founded in 1952. My friend had requested a tempura bowl, but I also love the tempura bowls at Ten-san, so I was really looking forward to it. The restaurant opens at 11:30, and we arrived almost right at opening time, only to find that there were already customers inside. We didn't mind and quickly took our seats at the counter to place our orders. I ordered a Sapporo Lager (Red Star) medium bottle for 650 yen and the Seasonal Tempura Bowl for 1500 yen. My friend, who loves tempura, ordered the basic Tempura Bowl with kakiage for 1300 yen. I was expecting prices to have gone up due to rising fuel and cooking oil costs, but compared to three years ago, the Seasonal Tempura Bowl had only increased by 180 yen, while the Tempura Bowl remained the same price. It was a relief, but also a bit worrying. Soon, our beers arrived, and they were perfect after the sweets we had just eaten. Nothing beats a midday beer to lift the holiday spirits. Our tempura bowls were served shortly after. I usually go for the Seasonal Tempura Bowl at Ten-san, as they fry up seasonal vegetables and seafood, making it a delightful surprise every time. This time, the Seasonal Tempura Bowl included shrimp (2 pieces), squid, white fish, bamboo shoots, eggplant, and bell pepper. Bamboo shoots and white fish are in season right now. White fish, in particular, is a rare treat. The tempura looked slightly different from before, with a lighter-colored sauce that matched the tempura's color. The tempura was piping hot, and the sauce was a bit lighter, allowing the flavors of the tempura to shine through. The bamboo shoots, white fish, and squid were especially delicious. The bamboo shoots were large and tender, with a great crunch. The white fish was fried in a kakiage style, but the pieces were big enough to still taste the white fish distinctly. My friend also enjoyed the kakiage in their Tempura Bowl, so I was relieved as I had recommended the restaurant. While Tokyo has many famous tempura restaurants, they often come with long lines. As we didn't have time to wait in line, we opted for Ten-san, a hidden gem where we could enjoy delicious tempura at a reasonable price. After filling up on sweets, beer, and tempura, we headed off to the Tora-san tour in Shibamata, looking forward to burning off those calories with a lot of walking. It was a delightful meal at Ten-san, and we will definitely be back. Thank you for the delicious food!

I finally made it back here after a long time. I arrived around 5:30 pm. There were two customers seated before me. A woman came in later. I ordered the seasonal tendon for 1,500 yen. First, they served tea, salad, and pickles. I started with the salad. After a while, the tendon arrived. The miso soup had tofu and mitsuba. The tempura included 2 prawns, squid, bell pepper, sweet potato, bamboo shoot, and white fish. The tempura with bamboo shoot was delicious. I always look forward to the seasonal tendon, and it did not disappoint this time. Thank you for the meal.

I saved a restaurant called "Tensan" in Inarimachi that I wanted to visit. The restaurant information said it opens at 11:30, so I arrived a little before that. When I got there, the curtain was already up and there were five customers inside, two of whom were already eating tempura rice bowls. I think they must have been open since around 11. I sat at the counter and ordered the "seasonal tempura rice bowl" without hesitation, as I had done some research beforehand. It had white fish tempura, 2 shrimp, squid, eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, butterbur sprouts, and it was very delicious. Thank you for the meal. I will visit again in the summer!

I visited the restaurant right after it opened on a regular day. There were already 3 groups of 3 people and 2 groups of 2 people seated inside. I was guided to the counter at the back by the owner's wife. I ordered the seasonal tempura rice bowl (¥1450). In the kitchen, the owner (around 82 years old) was mainly frying the tempura, while his son? and wife seemed to be in charge of serving. The wife also seemed to be responsible for putting rice in bowls, etc. We were served hot tea (too hot to hold the cup) and a wet towel. After a while, we were served salad and pickles. And then, our order and miso soup arrived. The tempura ingredients included 2 oysters, 2 shrimp, eggplant, green pepper, sweet potato, and lotus root. The miso soup had tofu, and with salad and pickles included, the price seemed very reasonable. The two groups in front of me and one group that came in later also ordered the seasonal tempura rice bowl. The amount of rice was just right, and the tempura sauce on the rice was delicious. Looking at the other customers, it seemed like this restaurant was mostly frequented by locals.

This is my third visit. This time I had the seasonal tempura bowl. The price has gone up to 1,450 yen. The toppings changed from conger eel to oysters. The bowl included 3 oysters, 2 shrimp, lotus root, pumpkin, eggplant, and shishito pepper. It was my first time trying oyster tempura, and it was delicious with a perfect crispy texture on the outside and soft inside. The miso soup was also flavorful. Once again, the meal was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Located in Inari-cho, Asakusa, Ten-san serves delicious shrimp tempura in a cozy alley off Asakusa Street. The counter displays the menu on partitions on both sides. When you order the shrimp tempura set, you are served with pickles and salad first. After about 20 minutes, your meal is served. The set includes a small tiered box with five slightly small shrimp tempura pieces, along with lotus root and green beans on top. The tempura was freshly fried and delicious. The quality makes you want to try other tempura dishes as well.

After shopping at Kappabashi, I visited this place. It's my first time here. I arrived around 5:40 pm. There was one customer before me. I sat at the counter seat and ordered the seasonal tempura rice bowl. First, I was served tea, salad, and pickles. I enjoyed the salad while waiting for about 10 minutes for the main dish to arrive. It looked delicious! I started with the shrimp tempura, perfectly crispy and not too sweet sauce, the rice was also tasty and I couldn't stop eating. Then I noticed something! There was a deception on the menu! Can you believe it? The vegetable tempura included lotus root, eggplant, sweet potato, pumpkin, and shishito pepper, more items than listed on the menu! The lotus root and sweet potato were cooked perfectly and I was happy as I prefer vegetables over seafood in tempura. The pickles were a nice palate cleanser and balanced well with the tempura rice bowl. The miso soup with tofu had a rich broth and was delicious. I finished the hot meal in one go. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

As it was my first visit, I ordered the basic tempura bowl. Each ingredient was fresh and delicious, but as someone who prefers stronger flavors, I thought the sauce could be a bit richer. The salad and miso soup were average in taste, but the pickles had a nice salty flavor that I enjoyed.

Seasonal tempura rice bowl. Inari-cho. I had some business in Ueno, so I came here. When I entered, there was one couple at the counter and two people, and one couple at the table. I sat at a small table in the front. I was torn between tempura rice bowl and the seasonal tempura rice bowl. The seasonal one had 2 shrimp, eel, and vegetables. I thought the couple at the counter were an old married couple, but they weren't. They were lively, drinking beer. When she was quiet, it became silent, so it was nice to have a neighborly feeling. It arrived. Salad was also included. The eel was huge. The eel served as a pillow for the shrimp, eggplant, and other vegetables. There was also shishito peppers, baby corn, and pumpkin. The eel was delicious. The tempura was not crispy, but moist. The eel was fluffy. The shrimp was also delicious. The batter was fluffy. The miso soup was hot. Just like the tonkatsu restaurant in Nihonbashi, this place is also hot. It came with tofu and mitsuba. Thank you for the meal. A casual restaurant like the one in Nihonbashi, with a nice old lady, a place you want in the neighborhood.