Tempura Hirao
A beloved Fukuoka spot serving exceptionally fresh, affordable tempura, ordered via vending machine and fried to perfection.
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Tempura Hirao
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A beloved Fukuoka spot serving exceptionally fresh, affordable tempura, ordered via vending machine and fried to perfection.
"Experience tempura heaven at Tempura Hirao, where quality meets affordability in a unique dining adventure."
Beat the Queue
Arrive 30 minutes before opening or visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times.
Don't Miss the Sides
Enjoy complimentary appetizers like picked raw squid (Shiokara) and miso soup.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Tempura
Price
$
Phone
+81 92-752-7900
Address
2 Chome-6-20 Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0041, Japan
Website
hirao-foods.net/shop/Highlights
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Freshly Fried Tempura
Experience tempura cooked to order and served hot, one piece at a time, for ultimate crispiness and flavor.
Affordable Culinary Gem
Indulge in high-quality tempura at remarkably reasonable prices, making it a beloved local favorite.
Unique Vending Machine Ordering
An efficient and engaging dining experience begins with ordering and paying at a vending machine.
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Beat the Queue
Arrive 30 minutes before opening or visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times.
Don't Miss the Sides
Enjoy complimentary appetizers like picked raw squid (Shiokara) and miso soup.
Watch Your Food Being Made
Appreciate the open kitchen concept and watch chefs prepare your tempura fresh.
Cash is King
Note that only cash payments are accepted at the vending machine.
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Beat the Queue
Arrive 30 minutes before opening or visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times.
Don't Miss the Sides
Enjoy complimentary appetizers like picked raw squid (Shiokara) and miso soup.
Watch Your Food Being Made
Appreciate the open kitchen concept and watch chefs prepare your tempura fresh.
Cash is King
Note that only cash payments are accepted at the vending machine.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Tempura Hirao is celebrated for its incredibly fresh, crispy tempura served one piece at a time, combined with a unique vending machine ordering system. Diners praise the affordability and the delicious, non-oily batter. While the food is consistently a hit, be prepared for potentially long queues, especially during peak hours, as the restaurant is a popular local spot.
"Not exaggerating—this was one of the best dining experiences during my Fukuoka trip. Everything was excellent. The vegetables were very fresh and sweet, and the squid appetizer was definitely a "rice thief"! The room was well air-conditioned and comfortable for dining."
Emil Kristiawan
"We usually dine at their other outlet in Tenjin but decided to dine here as we wanted to visit the Daimyo area.
Even after arriving at 1020 am before the shop opened, there was already a queue, so much so that we missed the first sitting.
Ordering is easy - you select and pay at the two machines at the door, wait for a seat to be assigned and then present the tickets to the staff.
The tempura were super fresh and cooked to order, and the ebi were especially good, being large, firm and sweet. Moreover, the tempura were not oily at all and the batter was just nice. The colourful set came with a large battered chicken and a slightly fishy piece of fish.
Sets came with a bowl of rice, a small dish of sliced and pickled squid and a bowl of soup. The picked sliced radish was really good."
steven lim
"Tempura served fresh, one piece at a time — right in front of you!
The highlight here is definitely the freshness and perfect crispiness of the tempura.
While the flavor might not be super bold or unique, the experience of watching the chef fry and serve each piece directly to your tray is truly enjoyable.
The side dish of fresh squid with yuzu was also surprisingly good — refreshing and flavorful.
You’ll need to order from a vending machine first, but the process is easy and food comes out fast.
Definitely worth a visit for tempura lovers looking for quality and a fun dining experience."
Nana Relax
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Frequently Asked Questions
You order and pay at the vending machines located at the entrance before being assigned a seat.
The 'sampler meal' is highly recommended and includes a variety of tempura items like fish, chicken, and vegetables.
No, only cash payments are accepted at the vending machine.
Long queues are common, especially during lunch and dinner hours. Arriving before opening or during off-peak times is advised.
The sets include vegetable tempura, but the exact vegetable selection may vary seasonally.
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Yoichiさん(@ringringringtail)がシェアした投稿 - 2018年11月月28日午前8時25分PST. This tempura restaurant has become popular with the masses thanks to its delicious, cheap, and quick food.Their popular "sampler meal" is only 770 yen and comes with kisu (sillago), chicken, shrimp, sweet potato, pepper, eggplant, and squid.It's so popular that at lunchtime long lines of excited tourists looking for piping hot and delicious tempura build up outside of the restaurant. ◆Tempura Hirao HontenAddress: 2-4-1 Higashihirao, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka PrefecturePhone: 092-611-1666Hours: 10:30-21:30Budget: ~999 yenClosed: New Year's holiday Credit cards not accepted
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Tempura Hirao is a specialty restaurant in Fukuoka serving fresh and delicious Tempura at a very pocket friendly prices. This local eatery is extremely popular among the locals and usually there is a line outside the store before it opens. What I love about Tempura Hirao is that they freshly fried the Tempura in their open concept kitchen and serve it piping hot one piece at a time to the customers without any delays.
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At this point I was starving so I got on another bus to the Daimyo area to stop at Tempura Hirao, a famous tempura place that is absolutely incredible. You have to order from a vending machine but there are lots of pictures and the staff is really helpful. I got the okonomi set which had 3 kinds of fish and 4 kinds of vegetables.
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You buy your tempura at a kiosk near the entrance and then wait in the lineup. You'll get rice, miso soup and ika no shiokara, which is small fermented squid, with your tempura. I would also suggest a draft beer as well.
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