I revisited Ten-sen with a same-day reservation! It's great that you can call and make a reservation right away when you feel like eating tempura. We usually go with 3 or 4 people, so we sit in a private box seat. Even though the tempura is all fried by the head chef alone, so you don't have to sit at the counter, the tempura freshly fried by the head chef is served promptly by the proprietress. The tempura fried by the head chef is perfect in terms of cooking and the crispy texture of the batter, whether it's shrimp, scallops, conger eel, or vegetables like asparagus, ginkgo nuts, or shiitake mushrooms with shrimp. The portion size is generous, and the course for 6000 yen per person is fantastic! The service is also excellent, with the proprietress preparing everything efficiently, so there is no delay. When you order carbonated water, it comes with plenty of ice in a jug, so you can enjoy cold carbonated water until the end. My top recommendation is the conger eel! The conger eel here has been reigning as my number one favorite for a long time. The lightness of the batter, the fluffy texture of the flesh, and the fragrant aroma of the frying oil all come together to make it incredibly delicious! After finishing the course, we usually add a couple of our favorite tempura items. This time, we ordered squid, red snapper, and pike conger. The red snapper was fried with scales, giving it a crispy texture that was very satisfying. I tried scale fried for the first time, and the scales didn't leave a weird residue in my mouth. It felt like the fish was wrapped in a natural batter, and the texture was irresistible. I had a delicious and enjoyable time once again. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely go again.

I heard rumors about Tenmasa, famous for being one of the top 5 tendon restaurants in Tokyo, so I decided to visit. I arrived 15 minutes before opening time at 11:15 am and was the first customer. I was seated at the counter and debated whether to order a set meal or stick with my original plan of ordering the special tendon. I also decided to add a small beer. The taste was excellent! The portion was generous and I enjoyed every bite. Next time, I will try the monthly set meal.

I always struggle between ordering the tempura rice bowl or set meal for lunch, but this time I chose the set meal. It came with salad, pickles, and tempura served with sudachi, salt, and tempura dipping sauce. The tempura options included shrimp, pumpkin, fish, green pepper, squid, and mushroom, all fried to perfection. The red miso soup was rich yet refreshing, making me want to come back for another delicious meal.

It was hot and I was feeling dizzy (part 6). Normally, I prefer set meals over tempura bowls, but my tempura-loving son invited me to enjoy a hearty tempura bowl with shrimp, eel, fish, and assorted tempura including shrimp tempura and thick shiitake mushrooms. The shiitake mushrooms were especially delicious! The tempura was topped with a rich sauce and a slice of yuzu peel. At the counter, you can witness the master's incredible one-man show. #A day when the auspicious days of Tenjo, Ichimoku, and Daian coincide #The strongest lucky day

On a regular weekday afternoon after 1:00 PM, the restaurant was empty and I was able to enter easily. However, it seemed like I was the last customer for lunch. The staff seemed apologetic as they informed later customers that they had run out of rice. I ordered the shrimp and vegetable tempura rice bowl. The color was a deep golden brown and the tempura was fried nicely. It wasn't overly crispy due to the sauce, but the thickness of the batter was just right. The bowl contained two shrimp tempura along with shishito peppers, pumpkin, lotus root, onions, and some other vegetables. The vegetables were delicious. The miso soup was made with clams, which felt luxurious. The quiet and calm atmosphere of the restaurant, along with the attentive service of the female owner, made it a hidden gem in my opinion. The portion size was surprisingly large, and I ended up feeling very full and a bit uncomfortable after leaving the restaurant (laughs).

I was taken here by a friend for my first visit. We arrived right when the restaurant opened. I ordered the shrimp and vegetable tempura rice bowl. As I watched others enjoying their meals, my expectations soared. When I finally tasted it, I was pleasantly surprised! The vegetables were crispy and well-fried in a slightly rich sauce, and the thick sweet potato and shrimp were all delicious. The balance of sauce and rice was perfect, and although it was filling, I managed to finish it all. I had it for lunch, so I wasn't hungry for dinner, but I definitely want to come back for this tasty meal.

Edogawa Hashi's Tensen. It was a long-awaited revisit. It was Saturday lunchtime, but luckily I was able to sit at the counter seat without waiting. Just like last time, I chose the special tendon and the vegetable and shrimp tendon. There were group customers that day, and the owner, who was working alone, seemed a bit flustered. His movements were quick and rough, so I was worried about the outcome, but his craftsmanship showed through. The tendon was well done and I felt relieved. The rice was piping hot, which was great. The tempura is coated in a special sauce that has been passed down for years, giving it a moist finish. The price has increased slightly since last time, but it is still reasonable. I enjoyed it very much this time as well. Thank you for the meal. I will visit again.

Located just a 1-minute walk from Exit 1a of Edogawabashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, this traditional tempura restaurant is known as one of the top five tempura restaurants in Tokyo. I visited for the first time with my colleagues and we were immediately greeted by the chef who served us freshly fried tempura at our table. We enjoyed delicious tempura made with seasonal ingredients. The tempura was best when freshly fried, and the taste of the tempura bowl left a lasting impression. Surprisingly, the tuna sashimi was also good. We drank a little too much this time, so we plan to visit for lunch next time. June 15, 2023, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.

On a regular weekday at noon, the restaurant is almost full. Today, I had the shrimp and vegetable tempura rice bowl. The sauce was just right, not too strong or too light, with a perfect balance of flavors. The tempura, fried right in front of me, was piping hot and very delicious. The customers here are mostly elderly. It took about 30 minutes from ordering to being served, so it may not be suitable for busy working people looking to grab a quick lunch during their break. Also, while they have a digital payment terminal, they only accept cash during lunch hours. As a cashless advocate, this was quite disappointing for me.

I found a tempura restaurant that looked welcoming and decided to try it for lunch. The menu had a choice of a flower and moon set or three types of tempura rice bowls. I chose the special tempura rice bowl and waited while enjoying the lively atmosphere. The lady owner was very friendly and provided excellent service. When the tempura rice bowl arrived, it was very generous with lots of shrimp. The mushrooms were fried together with the shrimp and tasted delicious. I tried my best to finish it but couldn't. I regretted not asking for less rice. The flavor was a bit strong, so I ended up drinking a lot of tea at the end. I would like to try their course menu next time!

There was a review mentioning "Tokyo's top 5 tendon" so I had high expectations. I arrived on Saturday at 12 pm and there were 14 people waiting ahead of me. I finally got in at 12:50 pm. I ordered the special tendon for 1800 yen. The tendon was moist and delicious, with shrimp and shiitake mushrooms sandwiched in between. However, compared to another restaurant I tried before, the shrimp was smaller and the anago (conger eel) lacked a plump texture, which was a bit disappointing. The taste was good overall, but when it's labeled as one of the top 5 in Tokyo, I expected more. The service was attentive and considerate.

Today's lunch was at "Tensen," a tempura restaurant located near Edogawabashi Station. This was my first visit to this restaurant, which serves authentic Edomae tempura. I was torn between choices but ended up ordering the special tempura rice bowl. The chef behind the counter looked busy but efficiently fried the tempura. I started with a refreshing salad and soon after, the tempura rice bowl was served. It was filled with shrimp, green peppers, shiitake mushrooms, mackerel, conger eel, and mixed vegetable tempura. The tempura was freshly fried and soaked in sauce, making it moist overall. The shrimp was fried perfectly crispy, the shiitake mushroom was stuffed with shrimp which was a pleasant surprise, and the conger eel was cut in the middle to ensure a crispy texture. The flavors were not too strong, and each ingredient tasted delicious. A hint of yuzu added a nice aroma and touch. The clam miso soup was also tasty, and the attentive service from the hostess was excellent. I was very satisfied with the delicious tempura rice bowl and happy to have a lovely tempura restaurant within walking distance from home. Next time, I plan to order either the tempura set meal or the same special tempura rice bowl with less rice. Today's order: Special Tempura Rice Bowl, 1,800 yen.

I visited a tempura restaurant for the first time around 12:40 on a weekday. It was located in the basement of a large building. The restaurant seemed to be a long-established place. The interior was almost full, but I was able to sit at the counter without waiting as there were 1-2 seats available. The customers were mostly elderly rather than young. I ordered the Special Tendon for 1,800 yen. The rice portion was small, and the tempura was all prepared by the head chef. There was a female manager in the dining area, and other staff members in the kitchen. The tendon included 2 shrimp rolls, kisu fish, anago eel, shishito pepper, okra, shiitake mushroom, and kakiage. The tempura was fried well with a strong flavor sauce that covered the rice. The shrimp was small but fried nicely up to the tail. The meal also came with a plate of fresh vegetable salad, pickles, and clam miso soup. The miso soup had a rich flavor. I asked for a small portion of rice, but it was quite generous. I could have been satisfied with half the amount. The female manager's service was excellent. Thank you for the meal.

When I entered the restaurant during the daytime, it was about 70% full. It seemed to be a popular place as people kept coming in and out. I ordered the shrimp and vegetable tempura bowl, which included 2 shrimp, lotus root, pumpkin, shishito peppers, green beans, and sweet potato. It was quite substantial and the sauce was delicious.

Around 13:00, three city visitors arrived and lined up behind them. After entering, one of the customers finished lunch just in time. They were seated at a shared table and ordered the set meal "Hana" and a special junmai sake from Aomori. The sake arrived, followed by a salad and pickles as appetizers. The hostess was very attentive, constantly moving around, engaging with customers, and showing great care. The tempura was fried perfectly, removing excess moisture and resulting in a good texture. Towards the end of the meal, a small tea cup of rice was served, but the hostess noticed that one of the customers had leftover tempura and kindly offered a larger bowl for a tempura rice bowl. Despite the heavy oiliness, the departure was pleasant. Now, let's move on to the next place.

I visited around 12 o'clock on Saturday and there were two groups waiting, but I was seated in about 15 minutes. The seats were spacious and I was alone, but I used the neighboring seat for my belongings. I ordered the lunch tempura set, "Hana" (¥1,500), and since there was delicious cold sake available, I had the Aomori special Junmai sake, "Tasake". First, a salad was served, so I enjoyed the cold sake with it, and then the tempura was fried. The shrimp tempura was crispy and delicious, and I enjoyed the first piece with salt and lemon, and the second piece with tempura dipping sauce. Next, I had horse mackerel, Japanese whiting, and then I enjoyed the Kochi Junmai Ginjo sake, "Suigei". After that, I had green peppers, squid with shiso leaves, and mixed tempura. The chef was frying alone in a rhythmic and artistic manner, and despite many customers, the wait was not long. The hostess was efficient and polite, which I appreciated. Finally, I had rice, red miso soup, and pickles. Since there were many customers at lunchtime, it seemed they couldn't fry additional items, so I thought it might be better to go for the dinner course (¥3,000) next time. I was very satisfied with my lunch experience.

Today's lunch was at Tenzen in Edogawabashi. This place is known as one of Tokyo's top five tendon restaurants. The restaurant is located in the basement of a building along Mejiro Street. I arrived just before 12 pm. There were two groups of customers at the L-shaped counter seats and two individuals at the table seats. The place started to get moderately busy around noon. The chef was working in the kitchen, while the hostess was serving customers. The hostess provided polite and efficient service. The restaurant was filled with the pleasant aroma of sesame oil, which made me even hungrier. The menu included tempura set meals: Hana for 1,500 yen, Tsuki for 3,000 yen, and tendon bowls: Kakiage Don for 1,100 yen, Ebi Yasai Tendon for 1,200 yen, and Tokusei Tendon for 1,800 yen (all prices include tax). I decided to try the Tokusei Tendon for 1,800 yen (tax included). Since the two groups at the counter had ordered set meals, the chef was frying in order, which took some time. The set meals looked delicious when served. First, after about 5 minutes, I was served with a salad and pickles. The salad consisted of sunny lettuce, thinly sliced carrots, and onion slices, all nicely chilled. The pickles included two types of pickled vegetables. I waited for 23 minutes for my tendon bowl. Since there was only one chef preparing the dishes, it took some time. By the time my tendon bowl arrived, it was almost full inside the restaurant. The Tokusei Tendon came with two shrimp, shrimp and minced mushroom, two shishito peppers, shrimp tempura, conger eel, and gizzard shad. The ingredients were coated in a thick sauce and topped with yuzu peel. The miso soup served was made with clams and had a rich flavor. The tendon bowl was delicious. The shrimp were plump and the whole dish was flavorful. The conger eel had a tender texture, and the gizzard shad was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I prefer tempura to be crispy, but this one was a bit soggy. The overall dish had a thick coating and a strong sauce, which some may find too sweet. The sauce, which the restaurant prides itself on, is said to have been passed down for many years, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. While the restaurant offers a generous amount of ingredients at a reasonable price, it wasn't my favorite tendon bowl.

Tokyo Critical Union "Tokyo Go Dai" (published by Kaki Publishing) is a book that has come out, and this shop is ranked in it as a tempura bowl lover, so I was curious. By the way, the five great tempura bowls in Tokyo are: - Dodotei Iseya - Tempura Nakayama - Tempura Kurokawa - Tempura Tencho - Tensen While the three great "dorayaki" have become established, when it comes to tempura bowls, there may not be any that everyone agrees on. Personally, I hope to find a tempura bowl that breaks into my top 10, so I tried the tempura bowl at "Tensen." Today's order: - Special tempura bowl @ 1,800 yen Contents: - 2 shrimp... crispy and you can eat the tails - Anago (conger eel)... expected a crispy outside and fluffy inside, but the topping was thin - Kisu (Japanese whiting) - Mixed tempura... plenty of small shrimp, a piece of squid - Shiitake mushroom... with shrimp paste on the back - 2 shishito peppers The miso soup was red miso on the stronger side, served with pickles and salad. The tempura bowl had the toppings dipped in sauce, a moist type, with the rice well coated in the sauce. The balance of the sauce at the beginning was good, but the soy sauce was slightly strong. Initially, I thought the slightly spicy sauce was to my liking, but by the end, the spiciness lingered on the tip of my tongue. I asked for less rice, but there was a lot of tempura batter left at the end, and the strong taste of the sauce was overwhelming. There are many tempura bowl shops, but it's hard to find one that breaks into my top 10 tempura bowls.

Weekday lunch. The restaurant was full! There were no customers waiting, so we had to wait for about 10 to 15 minutes to get in. It seemed like a husband and wife were running the place, so it took a little while for the food to come out, but the tempura rice bowl was delicious! It was a generous portion. I asked for a smaller portion of rice, but it was still plenty! I couldn't enjoy my meal slowly because I was on a tight lunch break, which was a shame. I would like to come back when I have more time to enjoy it leisurely. Thank you for the meal!

■Restaurant Information Craving for delicious tempura rice bowl, I visited "Tensen", a popular spot known for its freshly fried tempura. For lunch, they offer tempura set meals and tempura rice bowls. Today, I ordered the special tempura rice bowl. ■Food Ordered - Special Tempura Rice Bowl ¥1800 It arrived in about 15 minutes. The tempura rice bowl was quite generous. It included shrimp, smelt fish, green pepper, conger eel, mixed vegetable tempura, and shiitake mushrooms. The flavors were on the rich side, but the frying technique was exceptional. Especially the conger eel was crispy and delicious. The clam miso soup and pickles were also tasty. The quality and portion for this price are amazing. I am too full to move now. For dinner, they use different oil and even live shrimp starting from ¥5500. I will definitely come back at night. @non.aldesuga.nanika on Instagram with 70,000 followers is currently showcasing delicious food from Tokyo and various regions across the country! Don't forget to follow!

I visited for lunch. That day happened to be empty and I was seated right away without any wait. I sat at a large booth seat under a big tree. It was a shared seat, but there was a partition and the seat was spacious, so I didn't mind at all and was excited to look at the menu. I ordered the set meal "Tsuki" (¥3000) and the special tempura rice bowl (¥1800) while sipping on a bottled beer and nibbling on salad. The dishes were served in three separate plates. Freshly fried tempura is really delicious. The first plate had 2 shrimp, a ginkgo nut skewer, and a shiitake mushroom with shrimp inside. The second plate had whiting fish, conger eel, asparagus, and scallop. The third plate had mixed tempura and rice with miso soup with clams. It was a truly luxurious set meal. I enjoy it with salt, tempura dipping sauce, and grated radish with lemon. The tempura rice bowl had a yuzu fragrance and the tempura had added touches like shrimp in the shiitake mushroom. The oil wasn't heavy and the tempura was crispy. The owner focuses on frying and the female proprietor has excellent manners and attention to detail. The balance is exquisite. The interior, lighting, and even the sound of frying oil create a comfortable atmosphere. I will definitely come back again... Thank you for the wonderful meal.