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About this place
One diner who ordered the shrimp tempura set at lunch noted that the tempura arrived in two rounds. Rather than receiving everything at once, diners can savour each freshly fried batch as it comes. Another lunchtime guest said the pieces were served one at a time, so they could be eaten while hot. Even a daytime set at Tensawa can make room for the pleasure of freshly fried tempura. The shrimp tempura set pairs 3 shrimp with 1 seafood items and 2 vegetables, served with rice and soup. It suits anyone who wants shrimp alongside a taste of seafood and vegetables. One visitor singled out the light batter and the texture of the large shrimp, along with tender squid and aubergine. They also noted that tentsuyu dipping sauce and matcha salt were provided, offering a choice of ways to season each piece.
Other set options include a tempura set with shrimp, seafood, chicken and 3 vegetables, and an anago tempura set with conger eel, shrimp, seafood and 3 vegetables. The listed prices are 1,200 yen and 1,700 yen respectively; both come with rice and soup. The choice is straightforward: make shrimp the focus or include conger eel, depending on the mood at lunchtime. Several menu listings give different details for the sets, so check the price and accompaniments when you visit. One diner who had the shrimp tempura set also mentioned being able to swap the miso soup for a small serving of soba, a way to give the meal a slightly different feel.
For dinner, the listed omakase tempura course brings together an assorted starter, 8 pieces of tempura, an à la carte dish and ochazuke to finish. It offers more than tempura alone, and lets the kitchen shape the progression of the meal. Someone who tried the course said a dish served partway through and a sashimi plate also stood out. Beer and wine are available for those who would like a drink with dinner. Reservations are recommended in the evening.
Counter seating is available, and the restaurant is described as comfortable for solo diners. Whether following the tempura one piece at a time over a lunchtime set or taking a slower evening course with a drink, the options suit different mealtimes.
