Tempura Kondo

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Tempura Kondo

The masterpieces of tempura that astonish Ginza’s foodies.

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“I’d like to deliver the true taste of tempura to our customers” is the chef of Tempura Kondo’s desire to pursue the masterpieces of tempura. The restaurant has attracted Ginza’s foodies with its light texture of tempura made with a perfectly prepared batter. According to the head chef Fumio Kondo, tempura is not only a deep-fried dish but also a steamed dish, because the heat and moisture bring out the deep flavor of the ingredients. Even after the tempura is removed from the hot oil, the residual heat continues to steam the ingredients inside to maximize their distinctive flavor. After all, the skills to measure the time of residual heat is also required.

Traditionally, Edomae (Tokyo-style) tempura uses only seafood, and fried vegetables were rare in upscale restaurants. However, Mr. Kondo was determined to establish tempura as a distinct food category and created tempura courses using carefully selected local vegetables. His signature sweet potato tempura, shaped like a stump and over 10 cm long, is deep fried slowly for about 30 minutes to seal the moisture and sweetness inside.

Highlights

  • The texture of tempura is surprisingly light.
  • Located in Ginza, the mecca of foodies.
  • The tempura are masterpieces made with perfect batter, oil, and timing.
  • The signature dish, sweet potato tempura, is a must-try.

Photos

  • Enjoy the finest tempura in a high-end setting in Ginza, where foodies congregate.

    Enjoy the finest tempura in a high-end setting in Ginza, where foodies congregate.

  • Fumio Kondo, the head chef, is a master of his craft!

    Fumio Kondo, the head chef, is a master of his craft!

  • The perfect balance of temperature, timing, and batter consistency makes the tempura very light.

    The perfect balance of temperature, timing, and batter consistency makes the tempura very light.

  • It’s pleasant to hear the crisp sound of oil frying

    It’s pleasant to hear the crisp sound of oil frying

  • The signature Japanese sweet potato tempura

    The signature Japanese sweet potato tempura

  • Appearance of the restaurant

    Appearance of the restaurant

Reviews

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  • June Lee

    榮獲米其林二星的店開在銀座,很多來自各國美食饕客,東西好吃就不用說了。

Details

Name in Japanese
てんぷら近藤
Postal Code
104-0061
Address
Sakaguchi Building 9F, 5-5-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-5568-0923
Holiday
Sunday (Closed if Monday is a Public Holiday)
Business hours
Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm *Two lunch slots beginning at 12:00 and 1:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm *Four two-hour dinner slots beginning at 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, and 8:00pm
Directions
About a 3 minute walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)