If you want to enjoy tempura around Shimbashi Station, here are 11 recommended places

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Mototake is a tempura specialty restaurant with more than 100 years of history, and it is known as a homey place where you can enjoy high quality tempura.

Inside, there are 8 seats in total at a beautiful counter made from natural materials, and the friendly, warm service is also said to be good.

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You can enjoy carefully crafted tempura, made by the fourth-generation owner while honoring the traditions passed down from the previous generations.

The tempura is fried in additive-free goma-abura (sesame oil) from a long-established shop, and is said to come out light and airy thanks to the crisp frying technique.

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Many people seem to order the tempura Rice bowl lunch, which comes with aka-dashi (red miso soup), pickles, and fruit. They use Akitakomachi rice, and refills are free.

They offer a wide variety, including the "Vegetable Tempura Rice bowl," but if you are not sure, the "Tempura assortment Rice bowl" is a good choice. You can enjoy all kinds of tempura, including shrimp, fish, and vegetables.

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Tempura Ginza Onodera Namikidori Ten is about a 4-minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station and is known as a place where you can enjoy great tempura made with fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables.

It has an upscale atmosphere, yet you can still relax without feeling stiff, and from the counter seats you can watch the chefs' delicate techniques at work.

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They use premium Taihaku goma-abura (light sesame oil) generously for the tempura, which gives the batter a refined sweetness.

Because it is unroasted, cold-pressed sesame oil, it has a light mouthfeel and is said to be less likely to feel heavy on the stomach. The tempura is served freshly fried one piece at a time.

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The uni (sea urchin) shiso leaf tempura roll, which gets lots of positive reviews, is a popular dish you can only enjoy in the Namiki Course.

The fresh aroma of the shiso leaf pairs perfectly with the rich sweetness of the uni, making it a dish that leaves you wanting to come back for more.

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Tempura Osaka is a popular restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, known for serving tempura that brings out the best in each ingredient through its own unique methods.

The interior has a calm atmosphere centered on wood tones. Lunch service is by reservation only.

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The tempura is made with top fresh seasonal ingredients brought in from Tsukiji (Tokyo wholesale market) every morning.

Each piece is carefully fried using specially selected oil, flour, and salt, and they recommend trying it first with just salt so you can fully enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients. They provide Pakistan rock salt, which has a mild taste.

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The oil used for frying the tempura is said to be a blend of cottonseed oil and sesame oil, which gives it a light finish.

It is gentle on the body, and you do not feel any heaviness that often comes with fried oil at all, so it is also recommended for people who are health conscious.

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Ginza Sushi Tempura Iwai is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients at their very best. Its popular course meal combines tempura and Edomae-zushi (Edo-style sushi).

Inside, there are 10 counter seats with beautiful white wood, and you can enjoy your meal while taking in the live feel of the chefs at work.

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You can enjoy carefully crafted tempura made with ingredients Specially selected by the owner, who is a certified vegetable sommelier.

The Ebi Dog, made by wrapping shrimp tempura in nori (seaweed), is said to be an irresistible dish with crispy batter and plump shrimp. It gets a lot of praise in reviews as well.

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Several course options are available for both lunch and dinner, and some reviews said they were happy to enjoy tempura and nigiri sushi at the same time.

The traditional Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi), made in an authentic style that carries on tradition, is said to offer carefully crafted flavor that shows the chefs’ meticulous work.

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Rare Tempura Rice Bowl Ginza Miyoshi Ginza Honten is a new style tempura rice bowl restaurant created through a collaboration between a commercial kitchen equipment maker and a tuna wholesaler. You can enjoy freshly fried rare tempura made with Special ingredients.

The interior is a stylish space with a Japanese feel. It has a Kaku-shaped streamlined counter surrounding the kitchen.

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The Rice bowl menu starring seafood, chicken, and Wagyu is popular. They can also serve just the tempura instead of a Rice bowl.

The photo shows the “Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Rare Tempura Rice bowl,” made with kata-sankaku (shoulder triangle), a rare cut of Wagyu. It is said to be a dish that brings out the meat’s tenderness and flavor to the fullest. You can also enjoy shiitake mushrooms and vegetable tempura.

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If you prefer seafood over meat, the "Kaisen Rare Ten Rice bowl" is recommended, with a choice of Regular, Premium, or Deluxe. The photo shows the Premium.

The rare tuna really catches the eye and looks very appetizing, according to reviews. You can enjoy several kinds of seafood, including monko ika (cuttlefish) and kinmedai (golden eye snapper).

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Tsukiji Shitenn is a restaurant run directly by a Toyosu intermediate wholesaler, located past Shinbashi Station toward the Toranomon area. It is popular for sashimi made with ingredients prepared fresh that morning and tempura.

The interior, with its white based design, has a lively atmosphere that is part of its appeal. It is equipped with counter and table seating.

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They offer a tempura menu made with natural extra large shrimp and seasonal vegetables, and the crisp batter has a reputation for being irresistible.

Many people seem to enjoy tempura as a tendon (tempura rice bowl) at lunch and as snacks to go with drinks at night. The photo shows one of the lunch menu items, the "Tempura Rice bowl set meal."

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If you want to enjoy fresh seafood bought at the market every morning in a simple way, sashimi is a great choice.

Many people say the quality of the sashimi is high, and it makes a perfect easy snack. For lunch, they also offer the “3-kai Oishii Kaisen Rice bowl” and the “Higawari Rice bowl,” packed with seasonal fish.

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Gyogosho Kodama is an izakaya (Japanese pub) where you can enjoy tempura made with fresh ingredients and a wide variety of seafood dishes. It is about a 4-minute walk from the Karasumori Exit of Shimbashi Station toward Shimbashi Nishiguchi-dori.

Inside, the restaurant has a simple and calm Japanese-style space, with a casual feel that makes it easy to drop by.

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The tempura made with shunsai (seasonal vegetables) and shungyo (seasonal fish) is available in 16 or more varieties at all times. They also seem to offer unusual fish and premium vegetables.

The batter is known for its light, crisp texture, and people say the ingredients inside are plump and juicy, making them very tasty.

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The fresh sashimi, sourced every morning with a visit to Toyosu Shijo (Toyosu Market), is also a signature menu item you will definitely want to try.

The "sashimi assortment" is served with a daily selection, as they Special choose fish that are in good condition that day.

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Kuruma Ebi Senka Tenpura Teichoku, about an 8-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, is a kuruma ebi (Japanese tiger prawn) specialty restaurant where you can enjoy kuruma ebi in tempura and many other styles.

The interior has a calm, grown-up feel and features 10 counter seats. You can watch the tempura being fried right in front of you.

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One of the big draws here is that kuruma ebi (Japanese tiger prawn), often seen as a high-end ingredient, is shipped directly from the restaurant's own farm so you can enjoy it casually.

The tempura is said to focus on an easy-to-eat texture and is served fried to just the right degree. It can be enjoyed with Iki no Tennen Shio (natural salt from Iki), whose mild saltiness brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients.

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At lunchtime, the Rice bowl menu is extensive, and the "Ebi Gorogoro Kakiage Rice bowl" is especially popular.

It is topped with a rich kakiage fritter made with 100g of shelled kuruma ebi (Japanese tiger prawn) from Kagoshima Prefecture, and it comes with a sweet soy sauce based glaze. It is served as a set with miso soup containing prawn heads.

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Tenpura Azabu Yokota Ginza Bettei is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy excellent tempura made with carefully selected oil and ingredients. It also has Private rooms, so it is recommended for meals on Special days.

Inside, the warm atmosphere reflects the owner's personality, and guests can enjoy hospitality tailored to the occasion.

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The tempura is fried at just the right state with finely adjusted heat, giving it a crisp texture and the fragrant taste of the batter.

Each ingredient is cut on the thicker side, and people say it is satisfyingly hearty. They offer salt, lemon, and curry salt, so you can enjoy it with the seasoning you like.

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The menu focuses mainly on courses for both lunch and dinner. In addition to tempura, it seems you can also enjoy a range of a la carte dishes that look like works of art.

In the tempura rice bowl served To finish that day, they seem to have enjoyed a great combination of kakiage (mixed tempura fritter) packed with shrimp, a sweet and savory sauce, and rice.

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Ginza Muraki is a restaurant in the basement of Courtyard Marriott Ginza Tobu Hotel where you can enjoy seasonal tempura. The nearest station is Higashi-Ginza Station, and it is also within walking distance of Shimbashi Station.

Inside the refined dining space, there are counter and table seats, as well as Private room options with a traditional Japanese feel.

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At dinner, they offer course menus centered on tempura and other seasonal flavors.

At the counter seats, you can enjoy tempura with all five senses, taking in the sounds and aromas of it being fried right in front of you. People say it has a refined taste without feeling greasy.

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If you want to enjoy tempura in a casual setting, lunchtime is the way to go. The lunch-only "Tempura Set" is popular.

The set comes with freshly fried tempura, a mini maguro (tuna) Rice bowl, and your choice of soba or udon. The udon is said to have an irresistibly chewy and springy texture.

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Tempura Fugu Ginza Ten, about an 8-minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station, is known as a place where you can enjoy authentic tempura made with carefully selected ingredients and top-grade fugu (pufferfish) dishes from Shimonoseki.

The restaurant offers counter seats where you can enjoy the live feel of the cooking and conversation with the chefs, as well as Japanese-style Private rooms where you can feel the changes of the seasons.

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They offer a full lineup of kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese meal) courses, so you can enjoy tempura and fugu (blowfish) at the same time. They seem to be thoroughly Special about selecting ingredients such as seasonal vegetables and seafood.

The tempura, fried at just the right moment, is said to stand out for the aroma that comes from their carefully chosen oil and its crisp, light texture.

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Dishes made with high quality Japanese pufferfish from Shimonoseki are also well liked. Reviews say it is great that you can enjoy it in many different styles, including Hot Pot and fugu-kawa ponzu (ponzu-dressed pufferfish skin).

If you want to fully enjoy the fish’s natural flavor, usuzukuri (thin sliced sashimi) is recommended. Even though it is cut thin, it still has a springy texture, and the more you chew, the more the tasty flavor of the fugu spreads.