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Tempura Handmade Soba Tsukumo

Rating88SCORE
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。
Three-time selection for Tabelog Tempura EAST 100 Best (2022, 2023, 2025) — top-tier third-party recognition.
Run solo by a craftsman trained in Ginza, entirely handmade.
Tabelog 3.71/169 reviews, Yahoo!
3.71
Maps 4.09, 9,778 saves.
Many repeat visitors in Retty reviews ('I go every Saturday' etc).
Weekend lunch only, no reservations, always queued — proof of authenticity.
Price range 4 (¥5,000-6,000) with 'Ginza-trained craftsmanship at this price in Yamagata is exceptional value' exception applied.
Popular Dishes
Tempura course (7-10 seasonal tempura pieces)
天ぷらコース（季節の天ぷら7〜10品）
Tenzaru Soba
天ざる蕎麦
Tempura Gozen
天ぷら御膳
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The only tempura specialty restaurant in Yamagata City, selected three times for Tabelog Tempura EAST 100 Best (2022, 2023, 2025). The owner trained at a famous Ginza restaurant and serves freshly fried tempura with handmade soba. Weekends and holidays only (lunch), no reservations, waitlist system — always a queue. The ¥5,000-6,000 lunch is exceptional value for Ginza-trained craftsmanship in Yamagata.

Regulars say: 'I never expected tempura of this quality in Yamagata.' 'Ginza-level tempura at this price in a Yamagata neighborhood is a miracle.' 'Going every Saturday has become my habit.' Three-time 100 Best selection proves the skill. 9,778 Tabelog saves.

Business Hours
Mon – FriClosed
Sat・Sun11:30-14:30
Regular Holiday：月〜Friday（土日祝のみ営業）
Phone023-688-5583Call
Access
Weekends and holidays only, 11:30-14:30. No reservations, name registration system. Cash only. 17 min walk from Zao Station. Strongly recommended to write your name on the list early.
1-1-23 Narusawa-nishi, Yamagata City, Yamagata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Tempura Handmade Soba Tsukumo

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Tempura course (7-10 seasonal tempura pieces)
天ぷらコース（季節の天ぷら7〜10品）
Tenzaru Soba
天ざる蕎麦
Tempura Gozen
天ぷら御膳
Business Hours
Mon – FriClosed
Sat・Sun11:30-14:30
Regular Holiday：月〜Friday（土日祝のみ営業）
Access
Weekends and holidays only, 11:30-14:30. No reservations, name registration system. Cash only. 17 min walk from Zao Station. Strongly recommended to write your name on the list early.
1-1-23 Narusawa-nishi, Yamagata City, Yamagata
Phone023-688-5583
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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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。
Three-time selection for Tabelog Tempura EAST 100 Best (2022, 2023, 2025) — top-tier third-party recognition.
Run solo by a craftsman trained in Ginza, entirely handmade.
Tabelog 3.71/169 reviews, Yahoo!
3.71
Maps 4.09, 9,778 saves.
Many repeat visitors in Retty reviews ('I go every Saturday' etc).
Weekend lunch only, no reservations, always queued — proof of authenticity.
Price range 4 (¥5,000-6,000) with 'Ginza-trained craftsmanship at this price in Yamagata is exceptional value' exception applied.
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

The only tempura specialty restaurant in Yamagata City, selected three times for Tabelog Tempura EAST 100 Best (2022, 2023, 2025). The owner trained at a famous Ginza restaurant and serves freshly fried tempura with handmade soba. Weekends and holidays only (lunch), no reservations, waitlist system — always a queue. The ¥5,000-6,000 lunch is exceptional value for Ginza-trained craftsmanship in Yamagata.

Regulars say: 'I never expected tempura of this quality in Yamagata.' 'Ginza-level tempura at this price in a Yamagata neighborhood is a miracle.' 'Going every Saturday has become my habit.' Three-time 100 Best selection proves the skill. 9,778 Tabelog saves.

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