Eating out every day to conquer the top 100 restaurants. Today, I visited Kurokawa, a tonkatsu restaurant in Tsukiji. It was selected as one of the top 100 tonkatsu restaurants in 2022. The owner, Joji Kurokawa, who opened the restaurant, had trained for many years and even launched a tempura restaurant at the former ANA Hotel. He honed his skills under the guidance of three mentors. I arrived at the restaurant around 11 AM on a weekday. The restaurant is located in a small alley in Tsukiji, a bit difficult to find even with Google Maps. It's next to famous sushi restaurants like Sushidai and Tsukiji Tama Sushi. Luckily, there was no line at this time on a weekday. The only available seats were at the counter, and unfortunately, only the counter seats were left. The owner wanted to create a small, intimate restaurant where he could see each customer individually. I ordered the "Special Tendon" for 2,000 yen. Although there are lunch course options like Tsuki, Yuki, and Hana, I wanted to try the most famous Special Tendon for the first time. The course can wait for next time. After about 5 minutes, the Special Tendon arrived. I ordered the large size, and it seemed like it could serve two people. It was not a traditional tendon with tempura, but rather a large shrimp tempura on a bed of rice. The perfectly fried tempura with a large shrimp was topped with a rich and sweet sauce. I highly recommend trying this dish at least once.

I visited around 9:30 on a weekday. Despite the morning hour, there were plenty of seats available at the counter. The sound of frying was refreshing, like fine bubbles formed during secondary fermentation in a bottle. The seafood had a fresh texture with a light coating of batter that was crispy. The fact that you can enjoy this quality at such a reasonable price is truly wonderful. As I mentioned in the title, the chef's demeanor is cool and makes you want to come back again.

I visited the restaurant again after shopping at Tsukiji. It was a bit closer to lunchtime than usual, and the place was almost full, but I managed to secure a seat just in time. I ordered my usual reliable lunch... This time, I ordered a beer to enjoy while waiting, and soon the shrimp, white fish, and half-cooked egg yolk arrived. One disappointing thing this time was that it was the same dish as last time... I had never experienced getting the same dish twice in a row before, so it was a bit disappointing, but the freshly fried tempura was delicious as always. The next dish was a plate of sweet potato and cheese tempura, with a small portion but a good variety of items, so I felt satisfied. Finally, the conger eel small tempura bowl with clam soup was very satisfying... I would like to visit again when I come to Tsukiji for shopping. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal...

Last summer, my daughter treated me to a seafood bowl at Tsukiji. It was delicious. After that, we walked around Ginza and came across a signboard of a place I liked. However, we had to give up because there was a long line. I had been thinking about that place for a year, and although I wanted to go with my daughter, in the end my husband and son joined me. We took a day off on a weekday and arrived at 10:00. We ordered - I had the Moon, my son had the Snow, my husband had the special tempura bowl with Ebi beer. It was my first beer in a long time. We only used salt for the tempura - curry, rock salt, yuzu, and matcha. I like matcha. My son recommended the curry. The toppings were horse mackerel, egg yolk, shrimp, sweetfish, tomato, lotus root, broccoli, and anago (only in the Moon). Everything was crispy and fluffy. They served us at a good pace. The owner seemed like a true Edo person, reminding me of my father and grandfather. The lady in the dining area was kind and polite. Oh, and the sweetfish is whole, so it has a bitter taste. Also, be careful with the hot tomato. It's a one-bite rule. The rice in the final tempura bowl was firm, almost hard. It seemed like it was intentionally cooked that way. The sauce was to my liking, but my son didn't like it. Since it was 10:00, there were no other customers, so we were able to relax and enjoy our meal. Next time, I want to go with my daughter.

First visit to the restaurant, the alley was quiet with few people, which made it a bit intimidating to enter, but that was part of its charm. Inside, the elegant voice of the master could be heard, along with the refined demeanor of the female server. I have allergies to shellfish and mollusks, so I knew they had vegetable tempura available. However, the miso soup came with clams, so I politely declined and they didn't offer a replacement. My husband enjoyed the tempura vegetables, especially the sweetfish. The pickled vegetables were also delicious. We ordered a set menu that came with tempura in addition to the tempura bowl, but the tempura bowl alone would have been satisfying enough. Just be aware that the portion of rice is quite small, so it might be worth getting a larger portion. Overall, it was a quiet and pleasant atmosphere throughout the meal.

I arrived at the restaurant a little after 11 o'clock for lunch. There were about 3 customers already seated, but I didn't have to wait to be seated. I looked at the menu and decided to order the special tempura rice bowl. After waiting about 5 minutes, it arrived! At first, I thought it looked a bit rich, but when I took a bite of the shrimp tempura, it was perfectly crispy! The sauce wasn't as strong as it looked, just the right amount. There was a mountain of tempura, almost hiding the rice. I was prepared for heartburn afterwards, but surprisingly, I didn't experience any! The oil must be good quality. Maybe I should have gotten extra rice, but it was delicious!

It was hot today, so I decided to visit the outer market area of Tsukiji, which I don't usually go to. Since it was Wednesday and the market was closed, there were fewer people than usual. I found a small shop tucked away in a narrow alley, and inside, there was a foreign couple sitting at the counter. I ordered the "Jou Tendon" from the 1,500 yen tempura bowl series, which came with 2 shrimp and 2 anago eel pieces, so I guess that's why it's called "Jou" (meaning "upper" or "premium").

I don't visit often, but if I want to eat authentic Edomae tempura, there's a restaurant I can't miss where I've been going for over 10 years. The lunch menu is reasonable, and even though it's a small shop, it's enjoyable to watch them fry the tempura right in front of you. Today, I ordered the lunch special "getsu" for ¥3,000 and a bottle of Ebisu beer for ¥800. They offer four types of salt: Andes rock salt, yuzu salt, matcha salt, and curry salt to choose from. The "getsu" lunch set includes 7 pieces of tempura and a tempura bowl, with tempura such as egg yolk, kisu fish, pumpkin, broccoli, lotus root, shrimp, young ayu fish, and anago eel. The egg yolk tempura was particularly delicious with its smooth texture and sweetness. The tempura bowl had green beans, scallops, and shrimp tempura, with a well-balanced sauce that wasn't too sweet or too spicy, and the rice was cooked to my liking, slightly firm. It came with miso soup with clams, which was a bit light on the broth, but it added to the charm. The chef's skill is still impressive, and the fact that they haven't changed their prices for years is commendable.

This is a tempura restaurant located on the outskirts of Tsukiji Outer Market. I visited Tsukiji Outer Market after a long time. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it was bustling with tourists, far exceeding my expectations. The area has turned into a theme park for foreign visitors. After passing through that area and going two blocks further, there were fewer tourists, and the market retained its traditional charm. In a small alley, I found a small tempura restaurant. I decided to have a morning beer with tempura. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere with just the elderly proprietress inside. The elderly chef, who was sitting outside, went into the kitchen. I ordered the vegetable and seafood tempura set lunch "Yuki" with a bottle of beer. The chef cooked the tempura quickly and skillfully. The tempura, including egg yolk, fresh fish, and vegetables, was served with four types of salt. The matcha salt was the best choice. I ended the meal with an eel rice bowl, which was delicious. Tsukiji is truly a place like no other. It was a delightful meal.

I think it's a delicious tendon. It's about a 7-8 minute walk from Tsukiji Station on the subway in June 2023, and there are many foreigners in Tsukiji. The last time I came to Tsukiji was about a month and a half ago, and there are more foreigners compared to that time. Foreigners can go anywhere because they have a smartphone map. I also relied on a smartphone map to come here. The Eatery Score is 3.58, it's a popular restaurant! Inside the restaurant, there are about 6 counter seats and 2 tables. Orders are taken orally. When I visited, there was a vacant seat at the counter, so I was able to sit there. It felt like using the counter for two people. Since I wanted to see the process of making the tendon, I ordered the Special Tendon for 2,000 yen. I was torn between the Kakiage Tendon. The owner's eye power is amazing. He handed me the Special Tendon, which had scallops in it, and I was extremely satisfied! The sound when pouring the tendon sauce over the freshly fried tempura on top of the rice is irresistible! Just hearing this sound is enough to be grateful. The good tempura doesn't make your stomach heavy, and I feel like I can still eat more. Thank you for the meal. Next time, I will try the Kakiage Tendon.

On a crowded Saturday at Tsukiji, with about half inbound tourists and half locals, there was a long line at every stall except for the tempura rice bowl place. Surprisingly, there was no line there. Upon entering, there were only two seats available at the counter. The chef yelled out, "It's cramped! Are you okay with that? And we're out of vegetables!" I reassured him that it was fine as long as I could eat. I ordered the "Hana" tempura and tempura rice bowl set. The first tempura served was a shrimp and the chef insisted I eat it in one bite. Then came a tempura egg yolk, which was surprisingly delicious. Next was a tempura cheese and raw gluten. They even included a small sweetfish standing upright. Lastly, I had a tempura rice bowl with mixed tempura. You could choose anago as well. The tempura was generously topped with a thick sauce, while the rice portion was modest. The tempura included large scallops and even a potato tempura. The lineup was catchy, whether it was due to the lack of vegetables or just their style. The chef offered tea, but I declined due to the cramped space. Despite his rough demeanor, the chef was actually quite friendly. He seemed like a true Tokyoite.

I arrived at the restaurant around 11 am on Saturday. Although Tsukiji was generally crowded, we managed to squeeze in at this store in a back alley. We ordered two "Yuki" tempura set meals for 2000 yen each and changed one of the last anago-don to a kakiage-don. It was a very satisfying lunch experience!

Tempura Kurokawa at Tsukiji Market offers a special selection tempura bowl. Today, on Tsukiji Day, I stopped by in front of the chiropractic clinic for a quick bite here. The owner, who has been making tempura for about 40 years, uses high-temperature oil to fry seasonal ingredients to a crispy perfection. This popular restaurant is located in a back alley of the Tsukiji Outer Market. The special selection includes 2 shrimp, scallop, flounder, conger eel, mixed tempura, green pepper, sweet potato, and miso soup with clam and pickles. Each tempura piece brings out the deliciousness of the ingredients, and the perfectly balanced sweet sauce connects the rice and the toppings. So delicious! Thank you for the feast! 🍤🍚🍲

Since the market moved to Toyosu, Tsukiji has been less crowded. I couldn't decide on a restaurant to visit, but eventually settled on Tempura Kurokawa. As I arrived at Tsukiji station on the Hibiya line, I saw many foreigners around. There were people taking photos in front of Honjoji, and the intersection was bustling with people. As I walked to the left, I saw a small line at Yonehongo Coffee. Further down the road, I noticed some new and interesting shops. I passed by Tsukiji Fish Market and turned at the corner of Totaya, where I found Tempura Kurokawa. There was only a couple waiting outside. Across the street, Honshu had a small line forming. When I tried to enter, the couple went in first. Inside, I was asked to wait while they cleaned up and was given a menu. I decided on a mixed tempura bowl and ice cream tempura. I was then guided to a counter seat. The chef was busy frying tempura right in front of me. Tea, pickles, and a side dish were served, followed by the tempura I ordered. The sound of sizzling tempura filled the air as it was served. The neighboring table received their tempura, and then it was my turn. The tempura was freshly made and delicious. The scallops and shrimp were particularly tasty. The miso soup was also delightful. As I finished, I was offered ice cream tempura, which turned out to be green tea flavored. It was surprisingly good, with a light and crispy texture. Overall, it was a delicious meal.

Friday around 12:30 for lunch. Lucky to walk in without waiting in line. I ordered the tempura rice bowl. I was expecting crispy freshly fried tempura on top of warm rice soaked in dashi broth. The taste was decent, but for the price at Tsukiji, I was expecting more. It might be good for those looking to enjoy Tsukiji, but not the best option for those seeking the ultimate tempura rice bowl. This is just my personal opinion. My wife, on the other hand, thought it was delicious.

I visited the restaurant around 11 am on a weekday, and it was quite empty at that time. There was only one customer at the counter. I ordered the "Yuki" tempura, which included shrimp, kisu fish, cauliflower, onion, yam, and more. It also came with pickles, miso soup, and a mini tempura rice bowl at the end. The tempura was served with salt instead of tempura sauce. There were four types of salt available, but I really liked the curry salt. The combination of shrimp, cauliflower, onion, potato, and curry flavor was amazing. In the end, I realized I prefer tempura rice bowls over just tempura.

When I visited Tsukiji, I stopped by this restaurant for lunch. I recently found out that it was one of the top 100 tempura restaurants last year. You can easily get in before the lunch rush and enjoy freshly fried tempura. The ingredients vary each time, and this time I was impressed by the delicious young ayu fish. The cost performance is good, and it's a delicious tempura restaurant with a low threshold, so it's easy to visit. I will definitely come back when I go shopping again. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 10 o'clock on a weekday and even after moving to Toyosu Market, the morning at Tsukiji was bustling with foreign tourists. When I visited, there were no customers, but about 2-3 people came in. I didn't quite understand the Snow Course for 2000 yen, thinking it was just tempura rice bowl, but they kept serving various tempura dishes a la carte, such as egg yolk, kiss fish, shrimp, burdock, and interestingly, dried sweet potato tempura. I was wondering if there was no rice, but in the end, a mini-sized tempura rice bowl with eggplant, conger eel, and sweet potato was served. It's not cheap for lunch at 2000 yen, but it was definitely satisfying. It's great that it's not crowded in the morning. If you're curious, please give it a try.

I have used this restaurant a few times as it is in my neighborhood. I had the tempura bowl and it always has crispy tempura and delicious sauce. You have to wait in line, but there are other good restaurants nearby, so I may try others in the future while still coming back here.

I woke up on Wednesday morning to the sound of strong winds blowing, and I spent the morning visiting the Tsukiji area for business purposes. The area, centered around the outer market, was bustling with foreign tourists, and I was surprised to see that inbound tourism in our country has fully recovered. I had an early lunch at a restaurant where more than half of the seats were filled with foreign customers. Special Tempura Rice Bowl - 2,000 yen - - Special tempura rice bowl - Miso soup (with clams) - Pickles The aroma of sesame oil is quite appetizing. The sweet and dark tempura sauce complements the light and crispy tempura, which includes shrimp, scallops, small fish, eel, snow peas, and more, all showcasing a rich seafood flavor. The tempura was freshly fried and overflowing from the bowl. The balance between the tempura and rice was just right, and the overall portion was perfect for me. However, those who want to eat a lot of rice may find it slightly lacking. The restaurant is located in a back alley of the outer market, not easily noticeable. But I imagine that the foreign visitors who used map apps to find the restaurant will surely talk about how delicious the tempura rice bowl was when they return home. This delicious tempura rice bowl really sparked my imagination. Thank you for the meal.

■Restaurant Information Looking to have some tempura in Tsukiji, I came across "Tempura Kurokawa," located in a back alley a short walk from Tsukiji. In front of the restaurant is the popular sushi place "Honmono." Today, I ordered their special tempura bowl. ■Food Ordered - Special Tempura Bowl: ¥2000 The tempura was fried quickly and arrived in about 5 minutes. The tempura included 2 prawns, conger eel, smelt, assorted tempura (prawns, shirasu, squid), and green beans. The tempura had a light texture and was very crispy. It was delicious and I finished it in no time. The tempura dipping sauce was not too sweet, and the rice was cooked just right. While the price is on the higher side, it is recommended for when you want to have a delicious tempura bowl. Check out my Instagram account "のんある男子の東京ランチ飯" with 70,000 followers, where I introduce delicious food from Tokyo and all over Japan! Instagram→https://www.instagram.com/non.aldesuga.nanika/?hl=ja Twitter→https://twitter.com/nonaldesuga