Best Dishes at Tempura Kondo

The signature dish of Tempura Kondo. The sweet potato is fried deliberately for 30 minutes, concentrating the natural sweetness, moisture, and umami into a dense, tree stump-like form. The long cooking time creates extraordinary depth of flavor. Order early as it requires special preparation time. Most diners find this the standout piece of the meal.

Shrimp prepared in Chef Kondo's signature style — two pieces of ebi tempura appear in both lunch and dinner courses. The shrimp are fried to a light, airy crisp with tender, sweet interior. Part of the core progression in every course.

The higher-tier lunch option at 8,500 yen (tax included). Includes 2 pieces of shrimp tempura, 3 kinds of fish, 5 kinds of vegetables, kakiage (mixed tempura fritter), rice dish of your choice, and fruit dessert. A complete and reasonably-priced way to experience Chef Kondo's tempura mastery.

The mid-level dinner option at 20,900 yen. Features a full array of tempura pieces including shrimp, multiple fish selections, seasonal vegetables, and seasonal items. Dinner courses offer more pieces and ingredients than lunch, showcasing Chef Kondo's broader repertoire.