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Daikokuya Tempura

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Daikokuya Tempura

A popular restaurant known for Ebi Tendon, an Asakusa specialty.

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Established in 1887, this restaurant is known for tendon, an Asakusa specialty. Its tempura is fried exclusively in sesame oil until golden brown. The restaurant takes pride in its signature rich, sweet-and-savory sauce, whose recipe has remained unchanged since its founding.
Several types of tendon are available with different toppings. A popular choice is the Ebi Tendon, topped with four large shrimp tempura. The menu also offers a wide variety of tempura and à la carte dishes.

Highlights

  • Tendon, an Asakusa specialty.
  • A wide variety of à la carte dishes.
  • Tempura fried exclusively in sesame oil until golden brown.

Photos

  • Ebi Tendon, an Asakusa specialty

    Ebi Tendon, an Asakusa specialty

  • Nuta, dressed with vinegared miso

    Nuta, dressed with vinegared miso

  • Shigiyaki eggplant

    Shigiyaki eggplant

  • Exterior of the Daikokuya main restaurant

    Exterior of the Daikokuya main restaurant

  • Interior of the Daikokuya main restaurant

    Interior of the Daikokuya main restaurant

  • Exterior of the main restaurant when it first opened

    Exterior of the main restaurant when it first opened

  • Interior of the main restaurant when it first opened

    Interior of the main restaurant when it first opened

Reviews

5

Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • 王小鈞
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    Located in Asakusa, Daikokuya Tempura is known for its signature shrimp tempura rice bowl and always draws a big crowd at mealtimes. I came for dinner this time, and it was every bit as popular as expected. After waiting in line for about an hour, I finally got to try it!

    When the tempura rice bowl arrived, it was covered with fried items piled over the rice. Just looking at it made my mouth water! The shrimp was fresh and springy, coated in a golden, crispy batter and topped with Daikokuya’s signature rich sauce. It had a savory, salty flavor with a distinctive taste, and paired with Japan’s sweet, delicious rice, every bite was satisfying.

    Although there are quite a few other well-known tempura restaurants around Asakusa, each with its own character, I still especially like the traditional, unpretentious flavor of this long-established restaurant. There isn’t much flashy decoration; it leaves a lasting impression through its familiar, classic flavors.

  • Linda Liao
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    Established in 1887, this is a long-standing local tempura restaurant. Its signature dish is the shrimp tendon, featuring large shrimp tempura served with a rich sauce and white rice. The tempura is a deep golden color and crispy, while the sauce has a rich sweet-and-savory flavor. It showcases the character of traditional Edo cuisine and is a classic dish well worth trying when visiting Asakusa.

  • 阮小元
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    This is a classic spot in Asakusa you just can't miss. Their special sauce goes perfectly with the rice, and a sip of the hot tea they serve really helps cut the oiliness.

  • Rise
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    A Japanese friend took us to this famous tempura spot that we've heard so much about. As soon as we walked in, we felt the simple yet elegant Japanese vibe. The jumbo shrimp on the tempura rice bowl were huge and golden brown. Even though the special sauce looked rich, the taste was light with a nice sesame oil aroma and the fresh flavor of the shrimp—not greasy at all.
    The mixed tempura bowl with shrimp, shellfish, veggies, and batter was also especially delicious!

  • 胡慧敏
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    After shopping, I came here for a meal. The food was tasty and the owner was super friendly.

Details

Name in Japanese
大黒家天麩羅
Postal Code
111-0032
Address
1-38-10 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
Phone
03-3844-1111
Closed on
Open daily
Hours
11:00 AM-8:00 PM
Price Range
¥2,300 and up
Access
(1) About a 4-minute walk from Exit 1 of Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
(2) About a 4-minute walk from Exit A4 of Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa