Tabelog ★4.50 2026 Gold 2025 Top 100 Tempura Restaurants I visited Takiya. The location is excellent, situated on the second floor of a beautiful building in Azabu-Juban. The interior features an L-shaped counter that offers a spacious feel. Takiya is one of the top tempura restaurants in Tokyo, having received the Tabelog Gold award. It truly is a step above, a refined tempura kaiseki restaurant. Chef Tatsuaki Kasamoto's tempura kaiseki begins with appetizers that showcase luxury, seasonal ingredients, and creativity—all of which are outstanding. The omakase course operates on a two-turn system. ▶︎ Appetizer Platter - Sesame Tofu, Sea Urchin - Mozuku Seaweed, Torigai (Bird Shell) - Mackerel Sushi, Bachi Ko - Mizuna Greens Tempura ▶︎ Sweet Shrimp ▶︎ Shrimp Heads ▶︎ Whiting ▶︎ Maitake Mushrooms ▶︎ Spanish Mackerel - Chili Vinegar ▶︎ Young Ayu ▶︎ New Onion ▶︎ Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) with Sea Urchin Sauce ▶︎ Hairy Crab with Tomato Salad ▶︎ Chateaubriand Wrapped in Shiso - Truffle Salt, Citrus Ponzu ▶︎ Fried Eggplant and Myoga ▶︎ Pork with Cheese ▶︎ Sweet Shrimp ▶︎ Anago Tempura Rice Bowl with Flower Pepper - Miso Soup - Pickles ▶︎ Pink Grapefruit Jelly ▶︎ Warabi Mochi This is a wonderful tempura kaiseki experience. Once again, the flavors were breathtaking. The tempura, primarily seasoned with salt, is delicately fried to highlight the carefully selected ingredients. The batter is thin, allowing you to truly enjoy the essence of the tempura ingredients. The signature "Chateaubriand" is pure bliss—absolutely delicious. Service, interior, timing, and hospitality are all top-notch. This is undoubtedly the number one tempura restaurant. There’s no doubt about it—this is a fantastic place.
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