Last time, I was interested in a restaurant for lunch in this area. I wanted to go back, but the store was under renovation. So, I decided to eat here this time. They serve freshly fried dishes on a tray in front of you. Hot items like eggplant are explained briefly, showing their consideration. They also prioritize handling any missed orders promptly, and their service and education are well done. One thing that caught my eye was the tempura tower. Is this the new standard? I definitely want to come back and try more.

On a Saturday afternoon, I was lucky to be able to enter the restaurant with almost no wait. I ordered the Tempura Set Meal with Egg Tempura. It came with six types of tempura: shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, squid, pumpkin, chicken, and smelt fish, all freshly fried. Each ingredient was large and had a lot of volume, and they were crispy and delicious. They were served with tempura dipping sauce, but you could also use salt if you preferred. The egg tempura that was fried in between was turned into a rice bowl at the end (free rice refills). The yuzu daikon and squid salted guts that were provided on the table were also nice to have freely. They were perfect as rice accompaniments. This tempura restaurant offers great value for money. I'm sure their other items like kakiage are delicious as well, so I plan to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Tempura set meal with seasonal vegetables for 1,199 yen (tax included). The tempura, fried right in front of you, is delicious. Today was Egg Tempura Service Day, so it was a great deal. All-you-can-eat rice is a good value. It seems like you used to be able to get free refills of miso soup, but not anymore.

Located in Tenjiku Shopping Street, which is the longest shopping street in Japan, this restaurant is in Tenyonishi. When I arrived at 11:30, there were 3 groups waiting, but surprisingly there were about 8 seats available with chairs inside. The counter seats are separated by menus for each person. There are shelves at the bottom and hangers on the wall. It may be a bit difficult for travelers with large luggage. The turnover is quick, and I was able to be seated after waiting for about 15 minutes. I ordered the Tempura Set Meal with Egg Tempura (including rice refill) for 1309 yen. First, I was served rice and miso soup. Then, a tray with prawns, squid, and shiitake mushrooms was placed in front of me. The tempura was freshly fried and hot, with the prawns being juicy and delicious. I enjoyed eating them with salt or dipping the shiitake mushrooms in tempura dipping sauce. After finishing that, the egg tempura arrived. It was so soft and delicious when I broke it over the rice. Drizzling the special soy sauce on it made it even more delicious. Although it is usually eaten as a finishing touch, I couldn't resist eating it right away while it was still hot. I ended up getting a rice refill halfway through, and then I was served chicken tempura, pumpkin, and sand smelt. The chicken tempura, a specialty of this restaurant, was huge and incredibly juicy. It was so tender and tasty. It's definitely a must-try. You can also add it as a side dish for 242 yen. The yuzu daikon radish on the table was refreshing and a perfect palate cleanser. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. (I couldn't eat the squid salted fish eggs, which are also provided for free.)

A popular tempura chain restaurant often seen in the Hankyu area. It is a popular restaurant with long lines. I have visited the Kobe Sannomiya Center Plaza store in the past (article at that time → https://tabelog.com/rvwr/006972389/rvwdtl/B270930225/#68567077) and this time I felt like eating it again, so I visited the store in Tenjinbashi Yonchome in Osaka. It is located in a corner of the Tenjinbashi-suji shopping street arcade. Since they are open all day and night, I arrived just before 5 pm to avoid the crowds as much as possible. I was able to enter the store quickly. Most of the seats are at the counter. The tempura is fried by the staff right in front of you, so it is served quickly. It can be said to be a "direct delivery from the production area" method. I couldn't wait to eat it anymore, so I checked the menu. As expected, the prices seem to have gone up due to the current situation, but they still seem reasonable. I was interested in the "Market Direct Delivery Set Meal" (excluding tax 1,590 yen). It includes "today's daily fresh fish," and some menu items are highlighted in red, so I thought this might be recommended. So, this time, I decided to order this! After ordering, I was served rice and miso soup first. Fortunately, rice is free to refill. Additionally, "squid salted guts" and "pickled radish" are available for free on the table. When you think of "Makino," the first thing that comes to mind after tempura is this "salted guts." This texture, umami, and saltiness are great accompaniments to rice. I tried not to eat too much rice with this alone... and reduced the contents of the rice bowl by half, and then the hot tempura was served in front of me. I was immediately served the main daily fish two items and shrimp (photo 5). If I heard correctly, it was Suzuki and Grey? Both were white fish. They look compact, but they are crispy, juicy, and especially the Suzuki had a nice, fatty texture. As for the shrimp, it looked sharp, but the taste was good. You can eat it with salt or tempura dipping sauce. Of course, rice goes well with it, so I had a refill. Next, tempura of pumpkin and eggplant was served (photo 6). The pumpkin was fluffy, and the eggplant was juicy with a lot of sweetness and thick flesh. Lastly, the tempura of mixed vegetables was served (photo 7). I put the tempura on top of rice (3rd bowl), poured dashi and condiments (photo 8) over it, and made ochazuke (photo 9). When you eat it lightly, the contrast between the crispy part of the tempura and the soft part soaked in dashi stands out. It was a perfect finish. By the time I finished eating, I was already full. Satisfied! The total bill including tax was 1,639 yen. Oh? It seems a little cheaper than the menu price. Is it a discount for the time of day? In any case, I am grateful. Even if the prices go up a bit, the existence of such a tempura restaurant where you can casually drop by is very helpful. I will visit again when I feel like eating it!

After finishing work, I visited Osaka Tenmangu Shrine to pray for good luck at the Tenjin Matsuri festival. After the visit, I went to this restaurant. There is always a long line during the day, so I had given up on going, but when I visited around 7 pm, there was no wait and we were seated at a table right away. Both my partner and I ordered the Makino Tempura set meal for 1,199 yen. I added an egg tempura for 110 yen. The tempura was served hot and crispy, starting with shrimp, squid, shiitake mushrooms, followed by pumpkin, bamboo shoots, chicken tempura, and squid, all delivered one after another as soon as they were fried. They were all perfectly fried, not greasy, and easy to eat! The egg tempura was served on rice, and when you pour the sauce over it and eat it, it's delicious! And the squid salted fish roe provided was also incredibly tasty! I wish they would sell it in packs! However, I am worried that due to recent malicious prank (crime) videos circulating, the all-you-can-eat style, based on the assumption of human kindness, may disappear. Since rice refills are free, I had another serving of the salted fish roe. The restaurant was clean, had a nice atmosphere, and the staff were very friendly. It's understandable why there is always a line at this tempura restaurant. It seems like a great place for tempura and drinks at night too! I left feeling satisfied and content. Thank you for the meal.

Visited for lunch on the weekend. Had to wait for about 2 groups before entering. Ordered the "Tempura Maki Set" with "cold sake". The tempura seemed a bit over-fried, but it tasted good when paired with the sake. They offer unlimited servings of squid salted guts, which goes well with both sake and rice. It seems like many people come here specifically for the salted guts. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

We arrived early and were able to sit down right away! We started off with refreshing bottled beer and delicious tempura shrimp and squid. We also wanted to order the seasonal mixed tempura with onion rings. My wife had the crispy and sweet cheese tempura. It was so delicious that we ended up drinking the tempura dipping sauce as well. The total bill for the two of us was only 2,000 yen! Truly the quality you would expect from the Toridoll group. Don't miss the Toridoll president's appearance on BS Plus 9 tonight at 10 PM, where he will reveal their world strategy after udon noodles - perhaps Hong Kong noodles next?

From Temmabashi Station, head north towards Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street. Had lunch at "Makino" where they serve famous tempura similar to the system found at "Hirao" in Fukuoka. Freshly fried tempura is always a treat, right? Ordered the "Makino set meal" but it took a while to arrive (laughs). However, the yuzu daikon and squid salted guts on the table kept me entertained. I ended up eating about half of the pickles and salted guts while waiting (laughs). Finally, the rice and miso soup arrived along with the tempura. Shrimp, squid, sillago, flounder, maitake mushroom, pumpkin, eggplant. The freshly fried tempura was undeniably delicious. Maybe slightly over-fried, but still very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The female staff who served me happened to be from the same region in Tohoku. Nothing special, but keep up the good work. Considering the quality at this price, it's definitely worth it. I will come back again. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Makino-san's restaurant because I was craving fried food. They brought out each piece freshly fried with a time difference, which was great. The cost performance is satisfying. I ordered the tempura set with an extra egg tempura. Rice refills are free, and you can eat as much pickled radish and squid salted guts as you want. Having sansho pepper on the table was a nice touch. The egg tempura was really delicious, it melted on the rice and went well with the sansho pepper. Enjoying each crispy and hot piece one by one, the cost performance is really unbeatable. Thank you for the meal.

I always noticed this place because there is always a line. I visited before 5:00 pm on a weekday. It was a bit of an awkward time so I was able to get in without waiting. They fry the tempura right in front of you and serve it on a tray, just like the high-end tempura places in Roppongi...! It's exciting. The freshly fried tempura is really something special. Plus, they offer free pickled vegetables and free refills of rice. Their service surpasses that of the high-end tempura places in Roppongi...! And the prices are ridiculously cheap. What's going on with this place? My expectations are rising. As for the tempura itself, it's decent considering the low price. It's freshly fried and there's a lot of it, so that's a plus. But because of the nice atmosphere and great service, my expectations were raised too high. The tempura is so hot that it's a bit tough for someone with a sensitive mouth...! You can enjoy it with salt or dipping sauce, but it would be even better if they offered a tempura sauce like in a tempura rice bowl.

Visited around 1:40 pm. Managed to get a seat that happened to be empty, but after that there were always about two groups waiting. Ordered the recommended makino teishoku from the menu. It cost 1,089 yen including tax. Also recommended was the egg tempura for an additional 110 yen, so I added that as well. The set included squid, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, pumpkin, eggplant, flounder, and mackerel along with the egg. The set also came with the restaurant's classic daikon pickles and squid salted guts. You can get rice refills in small portions, which is nice. The tempura is seasoned with tempura dipping sauce and seaweed salt. The staff also gave recommendations on how to eat it. It's not common to be able to eat freshly fried tempura right in front of you, but it's something you can experience here. This chain has made it easy for people to enjoy tempura. It's clear why there's a line even in the early afternoon.

I visited a tempura restaurant called Tempura Maki-no in the Tenroku shopping street for lunch. I ordered the Maki-no set meal for 1089 yen with an additional egg tempura for 110 yen. The meal was served with rice and miso soup, and first came the egg tempura. Following the staff's recommendation, I cracked it over the rice, poured some tempura sauce and condiments, and took a bite. The crispy texture of the tempura and the soft egg went really well together, and the sweet tempura sauce was a perfect match. It might be the best way to enjoy egg tempura over rice. Without much time to savor the experience, freshly fried squid tempura and shrimp tempura were served next. I started with the squid tempura, which had a tender texture and crispy coating, and it was delicious. The shrimp tempura, although slightly smaller than expected, was also tasty when freshly fried. The vegetable tempura and fish tempura followed, and before I knew it, I had finished the entire meal. It was a satisfying lunch with generous portions and a nice atmosphere. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I used it for lunch on a regular day. I entered around 11:30 with no waiting time and was seated right away. I ordered the Makino set meal for 1089 yen. The tempura was served in the order it was made. Freshly fried food is definitely delicious. The squid salted innards were also very tasty. (They are not for sale.)

Amazing! The tempura was fried perfectly! The quality at this price is unbelievable! It reminded me of the tempura shops in Fukuoka. The side of "yuzu daikon" was delicious, and the miso soup was average. I didn't try the squid salted guts side, so I can't comment on that.

Tempura Maki-no-san is actually operated by the same group as Marugame Seimen, and I have visited their locations in Tokyo and Kobe. Despite being a chain restaurant, it doesn't have that typical chain feel. There was a line forming even before they opened, and by noon, there was a solid queue. They serve tempura items such as squid, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, eggplant, pumpkin, flounder, and smelt, all freshly fried. You can enjoy unlimited rice, pickles, and salted squid with your meal. I also wanted to refill my miso soup because it was so good. The tempura is hot and crispy, not like cheap tempura fritters, and each item is delicious. The squid, in particular, was incredibly tender and tasty. For around 1,000 yen, I think it offers great value. While chain restaurants often compromise on quality, this is not the case with Toridoll Group. I highly recommend this tempura specialty shop.

In this area of Temma that I've been curious about for a while, I finally had the chance to enter this restaurant. For dinner, I ordered the Makino set meal. It came with shrimp, squid, two types of fish, and three types of vegetables - a generous portion. The squid shiokara and pickles were all-you-can-eat, a system similar to Fukuoka's Hira-style. You can also get free refills of rice, so the satisfaction level is high. To finish, I ordered the separate item of tempura egg and drizzled it with soy sauce and condiments. It seems they also have a menu of fish directly from the market, which I'd like to try next time.

I used it as a place to finish drinking in Temma. I ordered the makino set meal, which allows you to enjoy a balanced combination of fish and vegetables. The tempura was freshly made and crispy, very delicious. You can have unlimited refills of rice. The squid salted guts are also all-you-can-eat, so the rice goes down very well. I left the restaurant with a full stomach. I enjoyed the meal and would like to visit again if I have the chance.

Number of people: 1 person Time: Around 2:00 PM (Sunday) I was lined up at the Umeda store, so I decided to go to the Tenjinbashi 4-chome store instead. This place has a more welcoming atmosphere. They serve freshly fried food, and it's reasonably priced. You can get free refills of rice, and the squid salted guts are also complimentary. It's a great value for the price. I tried the seasonal feast set, and the conger eel tempura with plum paste and the long green pepper with chili were especially delicious.

Today's pick is a certain tempura chain restaurant in Fukuoka. Although it doesn't have a large number of stores like a typical chain, it offers freshly made tempura at a relatively affordable price. There is a particularly delicious place known for its salted squid. This restaurant is likely inspired by that place, and it is operated by a food business company that also runs Marugame Seimen. Now, at this restaurant in Tenjinbashi-suji shopping street, I was seated at a table and ordered the tempura set meal. I was able to change the vegetable side to mixed tempura. I also added a tempura egg. Salted squid and yuzu radish pickles were provided on the table! The salted squid is just average. It has a strong smell, so it might not be for everyone. The tempura is brought to you freshly fried each time. The white fish, in this case, mackerel, has a strong smell and I couldn't eat it. The rest of the tempura was delicious.