Kyoto Tempura Ten no Meshi Sanjo kawaramachiten
Kyoto
Michelin two-star tempura counter in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, seating 12, serves a 10-course omakase by chef Takashi Yamada; book via Tock.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Courses
- 10
- Seats
- 12
- Chef
- Takashi Yamada
- Sake pairing
- $30
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- Tock · book a few weeks out · 2 weeks
- Booking
- Tock
- Cuisine
- Tempura omakase
- Price
- Moderate
Tempura Ten no Meshi's Sanjo Kawaramachi location sits on the second floor of a building on Ishibashicho in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto. The kitchen is led by chef Takashi Yamada, trained at Tokyo Culinary School, and the restaurant holds two Michelin stars, is listed in the Michelin Guide, and carries a Tabelog award with a 4.5 score.
The room is counter-only with 12 seats, no private room option, and English menus are available. The omakase runs ten courses over roughly two hours, and a sake pairing is offered for an additional $30 USD. Dress code is smart casual, and the difficulty of securing the experience is rated moderate given demand for the counter seats.
The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, open daily from 11:00 to 23:00. Reservations are handled through Tock, and a lead time of about two weeks is recommended to secure a seat. Pricing is listed at ¥150 per person; diners should confirm current pricing and any seasonal menu changes directly with the restaurant. The address is 14-11 2F, Ishibashicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, and the restaurant can also be reached by phone at 075-708-2219.
Good to know
- How do I reserve a seat?
- Bookings are made through Tock. A lead time of about two weeks is recommended given the 12-seat counter.
- What is included in the omakase and how much does it cost?
- The omakase is a 10-course tempura menu priced at ¥150 per person, with an optional sake pairing available for $30 USD; confirm current pricing with the restaurant.
- Is there a dress code?
- Smart casual attire is expected.
- Does the restaurant offer lunch, and how long is the seating?
- Yes, lunch service is available in addition to dinner, and seatings run about 120 minutes. The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00.
- Is English support available and is there a private room?
- An English menu is provided, but there is no private room; all seating is at the 12-seat counter.
Details checked September 29, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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