If you’re visiting Asakusa, it’s highly recommended to try the tendon (tempura rice bowl) at “DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA!”
Here, you can savor large shrimp tempura and fresh sashimi. The restaurant is located very close to the famous Sensō-ji Temple, making it a perfect spot to stop by after your visit.
“海老天丼,” EBI-TENDON 2,400 JPY
Enjoy the exquisite EBI-TENDON in a building brimming with nostalgia
Founded in 1887, DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA is a famous tempura rice bowl restaurant that remains popular to this day.
The over 130-year-old building has a nostalgic exterior that fits well with the traditional atmosphere of Asakusa.
DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA’S exterior
Among all the popular tempura dishes at DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA, the EBI-TENDON (a shrimp tempura rice bowl) is beloved as their signature dish. When it’s brought to your table, you’ll be amazed by its luxuriousness! The four large shrimp tempura pieces are so big they nearly cover the entire bowl of rice.
The golden-brown color of the shrimp tempura will certainly whet your appetite.
Despite their appearance, they’re not greasy and can be eaten and enjoyed lightly.
This is due to the use of sesame oil for frying, which prevents excess oil from clinging to the batter, ensuring the dish is rich in flavor without having too heavy an aftertaste!
Most typical tempura rice bowls have a crispy texture in the tempura batter. However, DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA’S EBI-TENDON is characterized by a fluffier texture.
When serving the bowl, they cover the EBI-TENDON with a lid to steam the tempura itself, allowing you to enjoy a texture unique to the restaurant.
The sauce drizzled over the EBI-TENDON is sweet, savory, and rich—made from a secret recipe passed down through generations. It’s the perfect match for the dish!
“TENDON-TEISHOKU” featuring three types of tempura
At DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA, other types of tempura are also a must-try. The “TENDON-TEISHOKU,” a tempura rice bowl set meal, includes three kinds of tempura: shrimp, kisu (a white fish) and kakiage (a mixed vegetable and small shrimp fritter).
“天丼定食,” TENDON-TEISHOKU 2,700 JPY (tax included)
The one shrimp tempura piece in this dish is the same as the large ones featured in the EBI-TENDON.
The kisu tempura, with its mild flavor, pairs excellently with the richly flavored sauce. Its freshly fried, tender texture makes it irresistible, and you’ll want to eat it down to the tail.
The kakiage made with plenty of small shrimp has a light and fluffy texture. You can enjoy a delightful contrast with the firm texture of the small shrimp.
The tempura coated in plenty of sauce is so delicious that you might feel like you can never have enough rice to go with it.
Enjoying tendon with sake: the Asakusa style at DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA
DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA offers a selection of alcoholic beverages, including sake, beer, and wine. The dishes are so flavorful that they pair well with alcohol—be careful not to overindulge!
In addition to tempura, the restaurant also serves dishes that are perfect as appetizers to pair with drinks.
The “SASHIMI” set, which includes medium-fatty tuna, lean tuna, and sweet shrimp, is a dish you’ll want to order with sake.
The medium fatty tuna sashimi is incredibly fresh, melting in your mouth, while the shrimp sashimi offers a unique sweetness not found in other dishes.
“さしみ,” SASHIMI 2,200 JPY (tax included)
The popular “KAKITAMAWAN” (egg drop soup) is a mild, thick soup with fluffy eggs. This soup uses ginger, and just one sip will warm you up..
It’s a perfect way to refresh your palate after enjoying a drink!
“かき玉わん,” KAKITAMAWAN 350 JPY (tax included)
A renowned restaurant that has watched over Asakusa for over 130 years
DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA originally started as a soba noodle shop. The tempura they served became so popular that the restaurant eventually evolved into its current style, focusing primarily on tempura.
Part of the restaurant’s charm is that while adapting to the times, they continue to preserve the taste of their tempura and a traditional atmosphere.
When you visit, be sure to enjoy not just the delicious tempura, but also the traditional Asakusa ambiance that fills the restaurant!!
Information
| Store name | 大黒家天麩羅 DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA |
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| Address | 1-38-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Kyoto
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| Access |
Asakusa Station 4-minute walk from Asakusa Station North Exit
Asakusa Station 4-minute walk from Exit A2
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| Phone number | 03-3844-1111 |
| Reservations | Not accepted |
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| Service charge/Table charge | None |
| Hours | 11:00-20:00（last order 19:30） |
| Closed | No holidays |
| Seating | 100 seats 50 table seats, 50 tatami room seats |
| Smoking | All seats are non-smoking |
| Official website | http://www.tempura.co.jp/ |
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※Menu contents, prices, store information, etc. are current as of July 2024.
