[Kanagawa Prefecture] 13 Great Tempura Restaurants, Mainly in Yokohama

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Tenshichi is a long-established restaurant founded in 1965, about a 5-minute walk from JR Kannai Station. It is one of the places people choose when they want to enjoy tempura in Yokohama.

The interior has the warmth of wood and soft lighting, creating a calm and relaxing space. They also offer plenty of seating, mainly at the counter.

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The photo shows the limited-quantity lunchtime "tenju (tempura rice box)." You can enjoy 2 shrimp, along with kabocha (Japanese pumpkin), squid, white fish, and kakiage (mixed vegetable and seafood tempura fritter).

The light batter, the good flavor of the ingredients, and the mildly sweet sauce are said to go very well together. Served with aka-dashi (red miso soup) and kō no mono (pickles), this is a Manzoku lunch menu.

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They are known for offering a wide variety of courses where you can enjoy excellent tempura made with seafood delivered straight from the market and seasonal vegetables, and people say it is easy to choose one to fit your budget.

The tempura is fried in a blend of Taihaku goma-abura (light sesame oil) and Taiko goma-abura (dark sesame oil), which gives it a crisp, light texture that melts nicely in the mouth. Another nice point is that the courses also include a few à la carte dishes served in between.

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Just a 1-minute walk from the west exit of Yokohama Station, Nihon Ryori Konohana is on the 8th floor of Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers and offers Private rooms overlooking the garden as well as counter seats where you can enjoy freshly fried tempura.

The interior is quiet and calm, creating a space where you can focus on conversation and a good meal.

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The "tempura lunch course," served at the counter, lets you enjoy tempura that the chef fries one piece at a time right in front of you.

Reviews said that both the seafood and vegetables were all lightly fried, and the whiting in particular was tender and left a lasting impression.

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The “tempura kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)” is said to let you enjoy ingredients that make the most of the blessings of the season.

The tempura, made with a light thin batter, pairs well with salt, and the tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce) is said to be so good you will want to drink it. It is a highly satisfying menu that lets you enjoy everything through to the finishing tempura Rice bowl and aka-dashi (red miso soup).

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Located about a 5-minute walk from Yokohama Station, Kyo Dashi Oden to Shunsai Tempura Torii Kuguri Yokohama Ten is an izakaya with a distinctive interior inspired by a Shinto shrine.

Inside, the space has a clean Japanese modern feel. There are also Private rooms, making it an easy choice for different dining occasions such as meals with friends or business entertainment.

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If you’re not sure which tempura to choose, the “Ebi to Kyo-yasai no Tempura Assortment,” which lets you enjoy several kinds of tempura, comes recommended.

It gets good reviews for its light batter that brings out the flavor of the ingredients, and some reviews also say the shrimp are plump and springy while the vegetables have a pronounced sweetness.

You can also order the tempura A la carte.

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The Kyoto-style dashi oden (Japanese stew with ingredients simmered in broth) served as the otoshi (table charge appetizer) is, amazingly, All you can eat. A few kinds are served first, and after that, you can order whatever ingredients you like.

The clear broth has a gentle flavor, and the daikon radish in particular is well soaked with the broth and gets great reviews.

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Minato is about a 7-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station in Kanagawa and is a restaurant where you can enjoy tempura and Kansai-fu (Kansai-style) unagi (eel).

The interior has a chic feel while still being casually comfortable, which makes it easy to use for many occasions. Semi-private room are also available.

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The tempura made with seasonal ingredients is said to have a light texture that you can only enjoy fresh from the fryer.

There is also a wide variety of seasonings, including salt, tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce), and wasabi, along with other yakumi (condiments). The natural sweetness of the ingredients comes through clearly, and many people enjoy it with Japanese sake.

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They use unagi (eel) from Isshiki, Aichi.

Many people also say it is rare to be able to enjoy Kansai-style jiyaki unagi (direct-grilled eel) while in Yokohama, Kanagawa. The shirayaki (plain grilled eel) is said to have a nice contrast between the fragrant outside and the tender flesh.

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Tempura to Wine Karari Higashi-Hakuraku, located right outside the ticket gate of Higashi-Hakuraku Station, is a tempura bar in Yokohama, Kanagawa where you can enjoy creative tempura and wine.

It uses a special cooking method to keep oil absorption low, giving the tempura a light texture. The interior has a bright atmosphere, and there is also table seating.

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Karari no tempura (Japanese deep-fried batter) bagna cauda is a popular dish featuring 6 kinds of seasonal vegetables fried to a light crisp. The generously sized vegetables, with 2 pieces of each, are said to be satisfyingly filling.

The tempura also comes with a creamy miso-based sauce, and it is said to taste great when dipped in it, bringing out the richness of the tempura. Besides the sauce, you can also enjoy it with tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce).

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The course with All you can drink includes a homemade hors d'oeuvre platter, along with a well-balanced selection of tempura, from classics to creative varieties.

You can also enjoy pairing freshly fried tempura with white wine. The dishes are served with careful timing, so you can enjoy a relaxed yet Special kind of time.

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Yokohama Tenpura Tsuji, within walking distance of Yokohama Station, is a place where you can slowly enjoy course-style Japanese cuisine in an elegant atmosphere.

Inside the calm restaurant, there is counter seating where you can enjoy freshly fried dishes right in front of you, as well as fully private rooms where you can relax.

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The photo shows the tempura from the lunch “Sushi x Tempura Course Kaede.” They adjust the cooking for each ingredient, and the batter is said to be light and crisp.

Reviews especially praise the unagi (eel) tempura, saying it is fragrant on the outside and soft and tender inside.

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In the course, you can enjoy sushi and steamed dishes in addition to tempura, and each seasonal plate is said to be beautifully put together.

The chutoro (medium fatty tuna) in particular is said to have an excellent balance of rich fat and sushi rice seasoned with akazu (red vinegar), showing the quality of both the ingredients and the technique. It is said to be a course where you can fully enjoy the appeal of Japanese cuisine in Kanagawa.

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Tempura to Oden Tokyo TEMPLAND Shin-Yokohama Ten is about a 3-minute walk from Shin-Yokohama Station, and offers a wide range of tempura from classic staples to creative varieties, along with a solid lineup of Japanese sake.

It has fully private rooms, making it a convenient place for many occasions.

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The "12-Type Tempura assortment" is a popular menu item that lets you enjoy a wide variety of tempura, from classics to creative options, a little at a time.

With its light batter and the good flavor of the ingredients, people say you can keep eating one after another. There were also comments saying it was fun because there were many kinds of condiments, such as grated daikon radish, black shichimi salt, and yuzu salt.

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The Japanese sake tasting set is a great option with the nice flexibility of choosing the labels you like.

You pick two yourself, and choose the other from the staff's recommendation, and they also explain each one carefully. It is recommended for people who want to enjoy different kinds of Japanese sake together with tempura and oden (Japanese stew dishes).

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Tempura to Sashimi Itamae Ryori Uoten is a seafood izakaya located under the railway tracks, about a 1-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station, and it mainly serves tempura and sashimi.

Inside, the restaurant is a stylish space filled with the warmth of wood. It also has fully private rooms, and reviews say it is easy to use for everything from casual everyday meals to business entertainment.

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The "Gyoten Course" is a popular course where you can enjoy both sashimi and tempura.

A nice touch is that the four kinds of tempura are served freshly fried one by one. The shrimp used for the ebi-ten (shrimp tempura) in particular is said to have a natural sweetness, and paired with the light batter, it tastes excellent.

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The sashimi assortment is popular because you can enjoy a variety of seasonal fresh fish little by little, and the thick cut lean tuna is said to have a deep, rich flavor that grows with each bite.

The Sea Bream has just the right firmness and a refined sweetness, showing off its freshness in every bite. It also pairs well with local sake selected by a kikizakeshi (sake sommelier).

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Tempura to Sake Idzuchi Minatomirai Honten is located just a short walk from Sakuragicho Station. Inside, the restaurant has a Japanese modern space with striking blue tiles and ranma (transom panels).

This tempura izakaya in Kanagawa is loved by locals for always offering more than 10 kinds of Japanese sake and shochu.

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The "5-piece vegetable tempura assortment" is fried in Special oil blended with sesame oil, and its light texture is a key feature.

It is fried to a crisp with a thin batter, locking in the full flavor of the ingredients. The satsumaimo (sweet potato) has a melting sweetness, and the shiitake mushrooms are thick and plump, with a nice bite.

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The "Kaisen Tsufu-nabe (seafood-rich gout Hot Pot)" that you can enjoy in a course with All you can drink is said to be a luxurious dish layered with the springy texture of shrimp and oysters, the melt-in-your-mouth feel of soft roe, and the rich taste of ankimo (monkfish liver).

The more it simmers, the stronger the flavor becomes, and the melted kani miso (crab tomalley) seems to make the soup even richer. The course also includes tempura.

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Ten Purata is in a great location just a 20-second walk from Tsurumi Station. This restaurant serves tenkushi (tempura skewers), featuring seasonal ingredients skewered and fried.

The interior has a warm and gentle feel with the comfort of wood, making it an easy place to use for all kinds of occasions, from a quick drink to a relaxed meal.

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The "tenkushi (tempura skewers) 5-kind assortment" features seasonal vegetables and bounty from the sea and mountains, skewered and lightly fried.

One of the pleasures is that the ingredients change with the season. They also recommend eating ginkgo nuts and onions with salt. At a reasonable price, it is popular because it is easy to order one skewer at a time.

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The specialty "Honoo no Dashimaki" comes with a dramatic presentation, as it is flambéed with Japanese sake and instantly wrapped in flames.

It has a soft texture with plenty of dashi flavor, and it is said to be highly satisfying both in looks and taste. Reviews also said that ordering it with a group adds to the fun.

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Kuchikaho Sagami Ono Ten, about a 3-minute walk from Sagami-Ono Station, is a Japanese buffet restaurant popular for its course that lets you enjoy freshly fried tempura with All you can eat.

The interior, lined with antique-style Japanese furniture, has a warm and calm atmosphere.

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The tempura is served in a buffet style where they bring each batch out freshly made, so you can enjoy it piping hot.

The freshly fried tempura, including shrimp, is said to have a light batter that makes it easy to eat. You can also enjoy different flavors with “Namara Shio” made by concentrating the umami of natural kombu kelp, or with tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce).

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The deli dishes lined up on the buffet counter are said to stand out for their carefully made flavors, using fresh vegetables from Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture, and ingredients sourced from around Japan.

Reviews say it is a nice bonus that you can enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

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Tempura to Tenobe Somen Asayama is on the 3rd floor of the South Building of Saikaya Yokosuka Ten, a 7-minute walk from Yokosuka-Chuo Station.

This restaurant serves Shodoshima somen "Shima no Hikari" and tempura, and the interior has a calm and elegant atmosphere.

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The "Shima no Hikari Set" is a popular menu item that lets you enjoy tenobe somen (hand stretched somen noodles) together with freshly fried tempura.

Reviews also said the tempura stands out for its light, crispy batter, and that you can really taste the shrimp and vegetables. The somen also goes down smoothly and is said to be excellent.

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The photo shows the striking "Jumbo Ebi-ten (shrimp tempura) Gozen set". You can choose either somen noodles or rice.

This dish stands out with its eye-catching 36cm jumbo ebi-ten. The shrimp has a plump, springy texture and feels satisfyingly filling, and you can also enjoy changing up the flavor with tartar sauce, tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce), salt, and more.

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Kawasaki Tenpura Genten, just a 1-minute walk from Keikyu Kawasaki Station, has a chic and calm interior with fully private rooms, where you can enjoy freshly fried tenpura (tempura) in a private setting.

The service is also attentive, so it is a good choice when you want to enjoy a relaxed meal on a Special day.

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The photo shows one item from the "Lunch Tempura Gozen set." Because each item is served one by one like a course meal, you can enjoy freshly fried, crispy tempura.

To finish, you can choose either tencha (tempura over rice with tea broth) or a kakiage Rice bowl.

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Dining while watching the artisans at work feels Special and makes for a luxurious experience.

The tempura, brought out by careful prep work, is appealing for its light batter and airy texture. They also offer a wide range of salts, such as seaweed salt and curry salt, so you can enjoy matching them to each ingredient.