Where is the best tempura in Tokyo?

Based on diner recommendations, the best tempura in Tokyo is at Tempura Motoyoshi (99% recommended). We compared 25 restaurants serving tempura.

How much does tempura cost in Tokyo?

Tempura prices in Tokyo range from ¥280.00 to ¥25000.00 across 25 restaurants.

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Best Tempura in Tokyo

25 restaurants compared

Price range: ¥280.00 – ¥25000.00

Avg recommendation: 95%

Top 5 Tempura in Tokyo (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 25 restaurants:

Tempura Motoyoshi — 99% recommended, ¥25000.00 (Daikanyama)
Tsunahachi — 99% recommended, ¥1870.00 (Shinjuku)
Tenya — 99% recommended, ¥500.00 (Citywide)
Tempura Shimomura — 99% recommended, ¥12000.00 (Ueno)
Tempura Kondo — 99% recommended, ¥500.00 (Ginza)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 25 Restaurants Compared

#199% recommend

Tempura Motoyoshi

Daikanyama·$$$$

Uni-Topped Shiso Leaf Tempura

¥25000.00

Fragrant shiso leaf fried until translucent and topped with a generous mound of premium sea urchin.

Tip: Eat this in one bite! The combination of the hot, aromatic leaf and the cold uni is the secret to the dish. The batter is so light that you can see the veins of the leaf through it. It's the best uni preparation in Tokyo.

#299% recommend

Tsunahachi

Shinjuku·$$

Tsunahachi Lunch Set

¥1870.00

Value set featuring two prawns, one type of seafood, three kinds of vegetables, and a crispy kakiage.

Tip: This is only available on weekdays for lunch. Arrive before 11:30 AM to walks right into a seat. The 'Kakiage' at the end is the best part—crispy and full of sweet shrimp.

#399% recommend

Tenya

Citywide·$

Tenya Tendon (Signature Bowl)

¥500.00

Signature tempura rice bowl featuring ebi (shrimp), fish, squid, and seasonal vegetables with a savory soy glaze.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The 'Regular' size is plenty for a lunch. Add a soft-boiled egg (hantama) as a topping—it creates a rich, creamy sauce when mixed with the savory soy glaze. The miso soup is included and is remarkably consistent.

#499% recommend

Tempura Shimomura

Ueno·$$$$

Oyster Tempura

¥12000.00

Large, succulent oysters fried until golden and crisp while maintaining a juicy, creamy interior.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The oyster is remarkably juicy. Try the first bite without any extra soy sauce to taste the quality of the seafood. It pairs perfectly with a glass of crisp white wine.

#599% recommend

Tempura Kondo

Ginza·$$$$

Kondo Signature Sweet Potato Tempura

¥500.00

A whole, thick-cut sweet potato fried slowly for 30 minutes until caramelized and meltingly tender.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! You must order it as an add-on to your course menu at the start of the meal, as it takes 30 minutes to prepare. The skin is remarkably crisp and savory—don't leave a single bit behind.

#699% recommend

Tempura Fukamachi

Kyobashi·$$$$

Uni-Topped Shiso Leaf Tempura

¥12500.00

Fragrant shiso leaf fried until shatteringly crisp and topped with cold premium sea urchin.

#799% recommend

Tempura Uchitsu

Hiroo·$$$$

Uchitsu Signature Sweet Potato Tempura

¥25000.00

A whole, thick-cut sweet potato fried slowly until caramelized and meltingly tender.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The skin is remarkably crisp and savory. It's the most comforting thing on the menu—don't share it if you can help it. The chef's timing is so precise that the inside is almost liquid.

#897% recommend

Tempura Kondo

Ginza·$$$$

Shredded Carrot Tempura

¥500.00

Thinly shredded carrots fried into a light, airy nest that is shatteringly crisp.

Tip: This is much more substantial than it looks! It's the most savory vegetable on the menu. Try it with just a pinch of the provided sea salt to highlight the sweetness of the carrot.

#997% recommend

Tempura Fukamachi

Kyobashi·$$$$

Anago (Sea Eel) Tempura

¥12500.00

Large, whole sea eel fillet fried until golden and shatteringly crisp, moist within.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The sea eel is remarkably savory and has a great 'snap' to it. Try it with just a touch of the provided salt instead of the dipping sauce to taste the quality of the oil.

#1097% recommend

Tempura Uchitsu

Hiroo·$$$$

Uni (Sea Urchin) Wrapped in Shiso

¥25000.00

Premium sea urchin wrapped in a fragrant shiso leaf and fried until translucent and crisp.

Tip: Eat this in one bite! The flavor combination is remarkably concentrated. It's the most photographed dish for a reason—the visual of the translucent leaf is beautiful.

#1197% recommend

Tsunahachi

Shinjuku·$$

Anago (Sea Eel) Tempura

¥1200.00

Large, whole sea eel fillet fried until golden and shatteringly crisp.

Tip: This is much more substantial than the prawn tempura. It's the most savory thing on the a la carte menu. Pair it with their traditional dipping sauce—it's remarkably light.

#1297% recommend

Tempura Shimomura

Ueno·$$$$

Shimomura Omakase Course

¥12000.00

Comprehensive tempura experience featuring the shop's best seasonal seafood and vegetables.

Tip: The omakase is plenty for a full dinner. It includes the oyster tempura! The transition from the lighter vegetables to the richer seafood items is flawlessly executed. The maitake mushroom tempura is a sleeper hit.

#1397% recommend

Tenya

Citywide·$

All-Star Tendon

¥750.00

Luxurious tempura bowl featuring extra-large prawns and a wider variety of premium seasonal seafood.

Tip: The prawns are remarkably juicy! Try the first bite without any extra sauce to taste the quality of the batter. It pairs perfectly with their cold green tea. Arrive before 12 PM to walking right into a stool.

#1497% recommend

Tempura Motoyoshi

Daikanyama·$$$$

Sweet Potato (Imo) Tempura

¥25000.00

A whole seasonal sweet potato fried slowly until caramelized and meltingly tender.

Tip: The sweet potato is remarkably rich. Try the first bite with just a pinch of the provided Noto sea salt—it highlights the natural sugars perfectly. It's the most comforting thing on the menu.

#1597% recommend