Hyperlocal Tokyo

**Overall** The food was absolutely delicious, exceeding expectations with every dish. You can choose from cold or room temperature hand towels. The cold ones were frozen towels (lol). When you're seated, they explain the tempura and show you the vegetables. The service was great, but the restaurant is quite small, so be careful if you have a suitcase or luggage. ⚠️ **Accessibility** About a 6-minute walk from Tokyo Station. It's a bit hard to find, tucked away in a back alley. **Crowds** I went on a weekday evening and there were some empty seats. **Seating** The first floor has counter and table seating. **Payment** They accept cashless payments. **Menu** The menu isn't very extensive, but they have a wide variety of tempura. I remember each piece being around 300 yen. They're quite large.

I was disappointed because the reviews made me expect more. First, despite having a reservation, there were no tables available and we were made to wait outside. After 10 minutes, we were finally seated, but the staff called out "◯◯-sama!" (my name) loudly enough for everyone in the restaurant to hear. We were squeezed into a cramped counter seat (my shoulder was practically touching the wall) and ordered drinks. Since I can't drink alcohol, I ordered a pineapple soda from the non-alcoholic menu, but they brought me a highball. My friend ordered a lemon sour, but the frozen lemon was so big that it hit her nose and she couldn't even drink it. When we were leaving, the manager came out, handed us his business card, and greeted us. He then walked us out to the street, again shouting "◯◯-sama is leaving!" (my name) loud enough for everyone passing by to hear. I asked him to stop shouting, but his voice drowned out my request.

A quick drink with a client near Tokyo Station. We decided to try this tempura restaurant, and all the staff were foreigners. They were skillfully frying the tempura. I couldn't choose, so I ordered a set of three tempura, and they were all delicious, piping hot and freshly fried. Thank you for the meal!

Although the name of the establishment includes "tempura," the atmosphere and smell are more reminiscent of an izakaya, as indicated by the Google Maps label. The lunch menu is quite filling, including free refills of rice, making it a good choice for those who want a hearty meal.

Used for a class reunion. The service was excellent (even the towels were impressive), and the food was satisfying. The multi-course meal for a large group included freshly fried, crispy tempura. The unique cooking methods were a delight. The only downside was the cramped seating. If you're seated in the back, getting to the restroom is a bit of a hassle. I'd like to visit again for a personal meal, but reservations are essential.