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Tempura Nakayama

Rating80SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Family-run tempura shop founded in 1930 (Showa 5).
昭和5年（1930年）創業の家族経営天ぷら店。
Famous as a Kodokunogurume Season 2 pilgrimage site.
孤独のグルメSeason2聖地として有名。
Yahoo Maps 4.16, 1,223 Tabelog reviews.
Yahoo Maps 4.16・食べログ1223件。
Affordable Kuro Tendon at ¥1,320.
黒天丼1320円という庶民価格。
Artisan-style operation: 2 lunch seatings, weekday dinner only.
昼2回転・夜平日のみという職人気質の運営。
Frequented by local businesspeople, not inbound tourists.
インバウンド向けでなく地元ビジネスマンが通う。
No sakura concerns.
サクラ問題なし。
Rumors of closure are due to confusion with nearby shops; the restaurant continues operations across three generations.
「閉店」の噂は近隣店舗との混同が原因で、実際には親子三代で営業継続中。
Popular Dishes
Kuro Tendon
Black Sauce Tempura Bowl (¥1,320)
Tendon (¥1,100)
Shrimp Tempura Bowl (¥1,300)
Conger Eel Tempura Bowl (¥1,400)
What kind of place?
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A family-run tempura restaurant in Ningyocho founded in 1930 (Showa 5). The signature 'Kuro Tendon' (black sauce tempura bowl) with richly seasoned sauce became famous through TV drama 'Kodokunogurume Season 2'. Lunch is served in only 2 seatings from 11:15, and dinner is available only 5 days a week. The family's lively banter makes this downtown gem truly special.

Many fans visit as a pilgrimage site from 'Kodokunogurume'. The unique rich black sauce of Kuro Tendon is unrivaled. Numerous reviews say it's absolutely worth the wait. Yahoo Maps 4.16, 1,223 Tabelog reviews. Weekdays only makes crowd management easier.

Business Hours
Mon – Fri11:15-13:00, 17:30-20:30
Regular Holiday：Saturday・Sunday・Public Holiday
Phone03-3661-4538Call
Access
6 counter seats and 8 table seats. Weekdays only: lunch 11:15-13:00, dinner 17:30-20:30. Closed weekends and holidays. Cash only. Expect a queue. Misinformation about closure is common - check Tabelog for latest status before visiting. Takeout available
1-10-8 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Tempura Nakayama

Rating80SCORE
Popular Dishes
Kuro Tendon
Black Sauce Tempura Bowl (¥1,320)
Tendon (¥1,100)
Shrimp Tempura Bowl (¥1,300)
Conger Eel Tempura Bowl (¥1,400)
Business Hours
Mon – Fri11:15-13:00, 17:30-20:30
Regular Holiday：Saturday・Sunday・Public Holiday
Access
6 counter seats and 8 table seats. Weekdays only: lunch 11:15-13:00, dinner 17:30-20:30. Closed weekends and holidays. Cash only. Expect a queue. Misinformation about closure is common - check Tabelog for latest status before visiting. Takeout available
1-10-8 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone03-3661-4538
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Open in Google MapsView on Tabelog
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Family-run tempura shop founded in 1930 (Showa 5).
昭和5年（1930年）創業の家族経営天ぷら店。
Famous as a Kodokunogurume Season 2 pilgrimage site.
孤独のグルメSeason2聖地として有名。
Yahoo Maps 4.16, 1,223 Tabelog reviews.
Yahoo Maps 4.16・食べログ1223件。
Affordable Kuro Tendon at ¥1,320.
黒天丼1320円という庶民価格。
Artisan-style operation: 2 lunch seatings, weekday dinner only.
昼2回転・夜平日のみという職人気質の運営。
Frequented by local businesspeople, not inbound tourists.
インバウンド向けでなく地元ビジネスマンが通う。
No sakura concerns.
サクラ問題なし。
Rumors of closure are due to confusion with nearby shops; the restaurant continues operations across three generations.
「閉店」の噂は近隣店舗との混同が原因で、実際には親子三代で営業継続中。
80SCORE
What a score of 80 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A family-run tempura restaurant in Ningyocho founded in 1930 (Showa 5). The signature 'Kuro Tendon' (black sauce tempura bowl) with richly seasoned sauce became famous through TV drama 'Kodokunogurume Season 2'. Lunch is served in only 2 seatings from 11:15, and dinner is available only 5 days a week. The family's lively banter makes this downtown gem truly special.

Many fans visit as a pilgrimage site from 'Kodokunogurume'. The unique rich black sauce of Kuro Tendon is unrivaled. Numerous reviews say it's absolutely worth the wait. Yahoo Maps 4.16, 1,223 Tabelog reviews. Weekdays only makes crowd management easier.

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