Hiroshima Tempura Guide: 8 Best Tempura in Hiroshima
- Hiroshima Localized
- Mar 30
- 3 min read
Tempura is an ensuing Japanese fave. No Japanese meal will be complete and worthwhile without this dish.
Originating in the 16th century, tempura can offer a lot of recipes, such as Crispy Shrimp Tempura, Vegetable Tempura, Ebi Tempura, and more.
But the best part of it all is actually the shrimp. If you’re looking for where it’s best to taste tempura in Japan, fly now to Hiroshima. Take a look at the top picks.
1. Sushitei Hikarimachi
This restaurant has everything that a Japanese food lover can expect. Their tempura sets are quite massive. Under the seafood category, there are sillago, tiger goby, shrimp, snow crab, tiger prawn, and conger eel tempura. You may also enjoy vegetable tempura, from lotus root to Maitake mushroom tempura. Living a gluten-free life? They’ve got you covered, too!
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 5 PM-12 AM Monday to Saturday, 11:30 AM-10 PM Sundays
Contact: +81-82-568-6500
Address: 1-11-13 Hikarimachi, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, 732-0052, Japan
2. Hiroshima Sushi Tempura Iwai
Now this is a Michelin-starred restaurant. Although the prices of the food are on the high end, there’s no way you can forget the experience of dining here. Experience tempura that will calm your mind, body, and soul.
Price: Starts at 5,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5-11 PM Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM-2 PM, 4 PM-11 PM Saturday and Sunday
Contact: +81-50-5594-2523
Address: 11-13, Ginzancho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 101, Japan (Social Asahi Building)
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3. Guttsuri-an
Guttsuri-an is quite a unique diner since its interiors will remind you of eating and drinking inside a British tavern – lit and cozy. Their menu – which has a barbecue, prawn, dried stingray fin, scallop, tofu, and more – is best paired with drink specials – not only sake, but also wine, whiskey, hot tea, and chu-hai, among others.
Price: From 3,500 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5-11 PM Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM-2 PM, 4 PM-11 PM Saturday and Sunday
Contact: +81-50-5594-2523
Address: 11-13, Ginzancho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 101, Japan (Social Asahi Building)
4. Tempura Tenkou
Tempura Tenkou is a chain of tempura restaurants in Japan with chefs who personally choose seasonal seafood and vegetables to prepare only the finest tempura. This way, you can enjoy the delicious flavors of the dish and make the most of the unique aroma and textures of the ingredients.
Price: From 2,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5-10 PM (closed Mondays)
Contact: +81-82-242-3933
Address: 2F Nakamachi Naganuma Building, 5-1 Nakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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5. Ita Soba Kaoriya
There’s no way you can miss this tempura restaurant from the crowd. It is a vegetarian-friendly diner with menu items, such as omelet cooked with special soup stock, potato salad with cheese pickled in soy sauce, buckwheat noodles or soba, and even Japanese paella! Plus, their tempura, of course.
Price: Starts at 500 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-4 PM, 5-10 PM
Contact: +81-82-247-2490
Address: 1F NK Building, 2-7-27 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0051, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
6. Soba Kiri Gin
Also a soba restaurant, they serve the tastiest soba and the most delicious tempura you can ever imagine. With such a very affordable price, you won’t go looking elsewhere. Although their operating hours are not ideal compared to those of the others in this countdown.
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-3:30 PM (closed on Wednesdays)
Contact: +81-82-236-3269
Address: 1-7-18 Danbara, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, Japan
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7. Tenyoshi
Tenyoshi’s customers say their dining experiences here are some of the most memorable in their lives. Why not? Despite the higher prices, the tempura here is cooked the classic yet hard way. This restaurant is just around a five-minute drive from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in the heart of the city.
Price: Around 10,000 yen
Hours: 12-2 PM, 7-10 PM except Wednesdays, 7-10 PM on Wednesdays
Contact: +81-90-9069-9430
Address: 1-21-25 Yoshijimanishi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0823, Japan
8. Chayamario
Last but certainly not least is Chayamario, which identifies itself as not just a Japanese restaurant, but Asian restaurant in general. It is also among the cheapest on this list. Reservations are required to dine.
Price: Starts at 800 yen
Hours: No available information online, you can inquire at the restaurant
Contact: +81-82-243-4956
Address: 1-4 Komachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8701, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
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Cravings triggered? What are you waiting for? Fly to Hiroshima today and have a tempura-rrific experience!
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