Tenyoshi (Tempura and Tendon)
Opened in 2019 as the second branch of Sushi Ryo, a sushi restaurant with 36 years of history in Yoshida Town. A tempura and tendon specialist in Uwajima's Fukuromachi shopping arcade. Signature dish is fresh local seafood tempura — sea bream and beltfish bought directly from Uwajima fishermen, fried in rice bran oil. Lines form outside on weekends. The premium tendon rice bowl at 1,350 yen earns devoted local fans. No.1 tempura restaurant in Uwajima on Tabelog (3.31), Yahoo Maps 4.49/29 reviews.
Reviews say 'Tenyoshi is the go-to for tempura in Uwajima,' 'always a line on weekends,' and 'the premium tendon is absurdly good value.' Multiple reviewers note repeat visits, and longtime regulars share tricks like 'saving the soft-boiled egg tempura for last.'