Restaurant · Ginza
Tempura Kondo てんぷら 近藤
Chef Fumio Kondo's Ginza tempura counter, famed for ultra-light batter and vegetable tempura such as shredded sweet potato.
HoursLunch seatings 11:30 and 13:30; dinner seatings 17:00 and 19:30
ClosedSundays (and Monday holidays; about one Wednesday a month)
PriceTypical lunch: ¥12,000
Typical dinner: ¥25,000
Typical dinner: ¥25,000
Getting thereGinza Station, exit B5, 3 min
Time needed2-2.5 hours
Best timeLunch
AddressSakaguchi Bldg 9F, 5-5-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Websitetempura-kondo.com
About
Tempura Kondo is known for a very thin batter that barely absorbs oil, letting each ingredient steam inside its coating. The chef championed vegetables in high-end tempura, which was traditionally seafood-led. It has been listed in the Michelin Guide and won several Tabelog Awards; lunch is considerably cheaper than dinner.
Highlights
- Ultra-thin, light tempura batter
- Vegetable tempura alongside seafood
- Counter seating with two seatings per meal
- Tabelog Award Bronze 2018-2020, 2025; Tempura Hyakumeiten 2022, 2023, 2025
Tips
- Book ahead; the website is available in English and other languages
- Avoid strong perfume; date changes incur cancellation fees
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