Seiju Tokyo

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

One star restaurant, 2026

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OAD

Japanese Restaurants 2026, 246

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Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2024, #3010, PRO #16.00, USER #18.00

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Gault & Millau

3 Torques, 2020

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Gault & Millau Public Mark

15.5 / 20

Chef

Yoshiaki Shimizu

Cuisine

Tempura

• 2026
• 2025
• 2024
• 2020

6 / 10

Dinner at Seiju

on 20 Jan 2026

by Gerhard Huber

7 / 10

Dinner at Seiju

on 25 May 2025

by Gerhard Huber

Tempura Seiju, nestled in Tsukiji, is a bastion of classic Edomae tempura led by Chef Yoshiake Shimizu. A disciple of the legendary Rakutei, Shimizu brings quiet precision and deep respect for seasonal ingredients. The setting is understated—a traditional cypress counter, quiet service, no theatrics. Just focus and skill. It’s a place for purists: no tricks, no frills, just carefully crafted tempura. The experience reflects humility, tradition, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

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Tempura Seiju, nestled in Tsukiji, is a bastion of classic Edomae tempura led by Chef Yoshiake Shimizu. A disciple of the legendary Rakutei, Shimizu brings quiet precision and deep respect for seasonal ingredients. The setting is understated—a traditional cypress counter, quiet service, no theatrics. Just focus and skill. It’s a place for purists: no tricks, no frills, just carefully crafted tempura. The experience reflects humility, tradition, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

A rock-solid meal—precise, consistent, and deeply satisfying. Each piece arrived crisp, light, and never oily. Standouts included kuruma ebi with sweet, springy flesh, and a perfectly fried scallop with a buttery center. The seasonal vegetables were simple but resonant, especially a vivid green asparagus and a tender maitake mushroom. Nothing overly elaborate, but every item was well-executed. The pacing was excellent, and the meal closed with a textbook kakiage and light miso soup. A true craftsman’s meal. Less

7 / 10

Dinner at Seiju

on 29 Dec 2024

by Gerhard Huber

Solid tempura place

Dinner at 清壽

on 24 Jul 2020

by Jason Wang

Tempura Omakase: Ebi, ika, sansai, ebi wrapped in shiso, soramame, kisu, karei, eggplant, megochi, anago, tencha, citrus sorbet 🍤
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Seiju (清壽), Tokyo (May 2019)
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