A restaurant where you can experience tempura prepared by skilled artisans. Two sons play a supporting role in this family business. Following in their father’s footsteps, they are carrying on the traditional techniques of Edo-style tempura.

You may think you have a fair grasp on just how far one could go with food that is dipped in batter and fried in oil. But until you visit Fukamachi, an unassuming but still Michelin-starred eatery in the backstreets of Ginza, you know nothing. Forget that soggy, gluggy stuff you’ve had at home: at Fukamachi the freshest, most seasonally appropriate fish, seafood and vegetables are dipped in lighter-than-air batter and fried in high-quality oil until they’re crisp on the outside and steamed perfectly inside.

Fukamachi is the first Tempura restaurant that many foodies visit (yours truly included), and as a result, the place where many Tempura revelations are first had and Tempura journeys first started. This is likely because it has very good (though not great) Tempura, is relatively easy to reserve and has the best value Tempura lunch in Tokyo. In fact, it probably has the best Tempura to money and convenience ratio, and is my go-to place for a last minute or quick Tempura meal.

Michelin-starred but still within reach, this place is dedicated to showcasing the best of their ingredients. Using two fryers set to different temperatures, they cook vegetables and seafood separately to ensure every item that appears on your plate is perfection wrapped in the lightest of batters. Another spot to hit up at lunch time, you can get a set for ¥11,500 and enjoy the seasonal treats chosen by the chef that day.

Behind the discreet entrance is a little L-shaped counter at which the chefs prepare light, delicate tempura using high-quality ingredients. The prawn tempura combines excellent fresh seafood with the airiest coating to produce delicious tempura, and vegetables receive the same care and attention as the costlier ingredients. 2 Chōme-5-2 Kyōbashi District, Chūō Ward, Tokyo 104-0031, Japan

Tempura Fukamachi (てんぷら 深町) was founded by the experienced chef Fukamachi, who used to be a head chef at the tempura restaurant in the Hilltop Hotel (Yamanoue Hotel) for 34 years, which is well known for serving VIP and public figures for many years. Now he runs his own restaurant with the support of his two sons. The traditional Edo style Tempura dishes are served at Fukamachi.

The unassuming location of Fukamachi belies its illustrious reputation as one of Tokyo’s best tempura restaurants. The space is tight, with 12 seats at an L-shaped counter and a couple of narrow tables. You'll need a reservation and once seated, do as the locals do and order a bottle of Kirin and sip your beer as you watch the chefs masterfully prepare your meal.

てんぷら深町 is a famous tempura restaurant in Tokyo, known for its Michelin recognition and Tabelog bronze awards. Conveniently located near Kyobashi Station, it offers exceptional Edo-style tempura. The restaurant features high-quality ingredients, including rare seafood and seasonal vegetables, ensuring a memorable dining experience for tempura enthusiasts.

The seafood at Tempura Fukamachi is far from cheap, but you get both quantity and quality. It offers a multitude of options ranging from shrimp to prawns, all covered in their delicious tempura batter and deep-fried. Their expertise doesn’t stop at seafood; you can also expect fresh and fried vegetables.

Fukamachi is one of the highest rated tempura restaurants in Tokyo, receiving the Tabelog Silver Award in 2019 and earning a Michelin star. I personally enjoyed most of the seafood dishes but did not like some of the vegetable dishes as much. Overall, the tempura was still great and I would return.

For 950 JPY, you will get a huge bowl of rice with assorted tempura on top. It is one of the best tempura you will have in Tokyo, and the chef will prepare it right in front of you!. But get ready to stand in line, as it is popular among the locals as well.

This restaurant was opened by a man who had training in a famous tempura restaurant for 34 years. Its specialty is sea urchin tempura wrapped in a shiso leaf. The inside is creamy and outside is crispy.

・Japanese Tempura Tokyo Top 100 Selected Restaurants in 2022,23 (on a Japanese famous gourmet site). ・Japan Restaurant Award,Silver (2019,20). ・Japan Restaurant Award,Bronze (2017-18, 2021-24)

His ebi tempura is crisp outside but juicy inside and keeps the sweetness of the fresh prawn. It's amazing," Suzuki told INSIDER.

There’s plenty of local eats to try in Kanto, so here’s the 3 top picks to get you started: Edomae Sushi, Sukiyaki, and Tempura.