Aoi Marushin Tempura in Asakusa

Tempura is undeniably one of the most popular foods foreigners want to try when they come to Japan. One shop that is in Asakusa near the temple and Nakamise Dori is Aoi Marushin. It is very easy to find. When you are facing the Kaminarimon large red lantern, walk to your left a few blocks and it is on your hand side.

Aoi Marushin
1-4-4 Asakusa
Phone (03)3841-0110

Tenki Tempura in Kyoto 京都のてんき天麩羅

The soba course, shime (rice), and fresh fruits courses at Tenki tempura.

The top photo includes the Ishikawa-san and his sister who manages the shop with him.

Tenki Tempura
Address: 89 Jozenji-cho,Senbon Imadegawa-agaru,Kamigyo-ku,Kyto 602-8474
Open Hours: 11:30-20:00(Last Entrance)
Closed: 2nd,4th Monday
Recommended: Kaiseki Ryori(Taxes and service charge included) Lunch From JPY 6,245 , Dinner From JPY 12,075

Tenki Tempura in Kyoto 京都のてんき天麩羅

The owan course (soup), tsukuri (sashimi) and tempura at Tenki.

Tenki Tempura in Kyoto 京都のてんき天麩羅

Tenki Tempura is a 3rd generation restaurant in Kyoto. It is the first restaurant to introduce tempura as part of a kaiseki course. The chef is Terumune Ishikawa who I met when he first came to NYC for The Japanese Culinary Forum at The French Culinary Institute.

This lunch was in August so it was nice to start off with a chilled chawanmushi topped with grated nagaimo and a bit of ume. The second course is presented in a lacquer box. On the left was sesame dressed cucumbers and on the right is sashimi of squid with fish eggs (I believe he said it was from hamo?).

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