Tenryu
A tempura specialty restaurant in Nishinoomote City, Tanegashima. Committed to locally-sourced seasonal ingredients - the omakase course serves successive pieces of local fish, bitter bamboo shoots, sweet potato, and island greens freshly fried. Reservations are 'very difficult to get on weekends.' The omakase style keeps serving until you say stop. Around 3,000 yen per person, recognized as a local gem.
Many reviews say 'must visit if you come to Tanegashima.' Praised as 'the omakase style keeps going until you say stop, and it's so delicious you forget about the price.' Reviews mention 'local fish, bitter bamboo, sweet potato, and island greens served freshly fried one after another - both stomach and heart were satisfied.' Weekend reservations are essential.