Michelin-starred for its fried food,
Restaurant 'Tenyu'

Tenyu is a restaurant operated by Tawaraya, one of Kyoto's three imperial hotels that has maintained Japanese tradition for hundreds of years, and offers meticulous service from the smallest details. Established in the early 18th century, Tawaraya Ryokan has a history of about 300 years and still maintains ancient traditions. It is the oldest inn in Kyoto and was officially registered as a national tangible cultural property by the Japanese government in 1999.

Tenyu has been awarded a Michelin one-star restaurant in Kyoto for several consecutive years, and is one of the few Michelin-starred restaurants that serves tempura as its main dish.


The classics of fried food

I will tell you about Tenyu's signature Japanese fried food. Tempura is a dish in which fish or vegetables are coated with egg and fried. It is a popular Japanese dish that has been loved for over 300 years. Representative ingredients include shrimp, raw fish, eel, eggplant, pumpkin, and mushrooms. It is characterized by a crispy outside and soft inside texture.

The oil used for frying is 100% pure cottonseed oil, which gives the fried food a very unique taste. At the bar table, you can see the chef skillfully frying fresh and delicious ingredients such as fried food, shrimp, mushrooms, and various types of fish in a frying pan. Just looking at it will whet your appetite . It is not only a feast for the taste buds, but also a feast for the eyes.

After the tempura comes out, you can freely mix in the seasonings on the table according to your taste, such as tempura sauce, radish puree, lemon, and pepper. I recommend starting with the light-tasting vegetable or shrimp tempura and finishing with the rich-tasting tempura.


Menu Introduction

1. Classic Dim Sum Tempura Lunch
The classic dim sum fried food lunch is served with Japanese side dish ①, Japanese side dish ②, fried food combination platter, main course, Japanese pickles, and miso soup.
Reservation times are 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

2. Premium Tempura Lunch
Premium Tempura Lunch offers the chef's special tempura course. The menu offered may vary depending on the restaurant's availability on the day.
Reservation times are 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

3. Classic Tempura Dinner
The classic tempura dinner offers a variety of tempura as a dinner course. The menu offered may vary depending on the restaurant’s availability on the day.
Reservation times are from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

4. Premium Tempura Dinner
The Premium Tempura Dinner offers a chef's special tempura course. The menu offered may vary depending on the restaurant's availability on the day.
Reservation times are from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

5. Deluxe Tempura Dinner
The Deluxe Tempura Dinner offers the most diverse and high-quality tempura courses. The menu offered may vary depending on the restaurant's availability on the day.
Reservation times are from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

All photos are for reference only, and please be aware that the actual cooking contents may change depending on the restaurant situation on the day, the season, or the weather. In addition, the above course menu is part of the 'Chef's Special Course', and the final menu may change depending on the situation on the day.


Restaurant Manners

At 'Tenyu', minors over 12 years old must order the adult course. Also, shorts, slippers, ripped jeans, T-shirts, etc. are strictly prohibited. Please note in advance that you must wear clothing appropriate for the dining and restaurant environment to enter!

It is best to arrive at the restaurant on time for your reservation. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your reservation may be canceled, so we recommend that you arrive with plenty of time to spare.