15 Best Tempura in Singapore, Including Omakase Experiences
Tempura is said to date all the way back to Japan’s Edo period when it was a dish consumed and beloved by commoners. Today, tempura has made its way beyond Japan and all around the world, including the sunny shores of Singapore. We’ve rounded up some stellar restaurants where you can opt to enjoy it in its traditional form, as a Tendon set or in a one-of-a-kind omakase experience.
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Tenjin
Situated in Shaw Centre and Raffles City, Tenjin has a lean menu of six tempura sets. There are options such as the Premium Set which features novel tempura offerings such as anago and crab leg alongside prawn, fish, egg and vegetable items, plus miso soup and a side salad. Vegetarians can opt for a set that comes with five different kinds of vegetables. And if you’re not feeling rice, the Inaniwa...
Tenshima
From rare mountain delights to delicious treasures of the sea, Tenshima offers a rich assortment of ingredients seldom found in Singapore. The tempura here starts with a crisp outer exterior that is followed by the rich flavour, aroma, and umami of the ingredients hidden inside the thinly battered crust. The lunch and dinner omakase experience is limited to 10 people each, ensuring that every cust...
Tenshin
Tenshin offers an elevated tempura experience. Located within Regent Singapore, each piece of tempura is made using fresh ingredients straight from the famed Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, and is prepared right in front of guests at the tempura counter. The basic tendon comes with three pieces of seafood and vegetables each, complete with salad, rice, miso soup and dessert. Address: 1 Cuscaden Rd, Le...
Tentsuru
An omakase-style speciality tempura restaurant helmed by Master Chef Daiki Kawaguchi, savour novel tempura masterpieces characterised by Chef Kawaguchi’s creative flair and prized seasonal ingredients such as Hokkaido sea urchin roll and Ishikawa nodoguro fish air-flown from various prefectures in Japan, all complemented by a touch of his handcrafted sauces that elevate each course. Address: 29...
Tenya
Tempura Tendon Tenya is Japan’s most famous tendon chain restaurant, opening here in 2020 to much fanfare. An abbreviation for tempura don, the tendon here is light, airy and crispy, and comes drizzled with Tenya’s signature tare sauce. It’s specially blended for Tenya by a traditional soy sauce maker in Japan and has grilled eel essence in it, giving it an extra oomph in flavour. Seafood lovers s...