The Chef · Sakura · Tokyo
Nakamura-ya Tempura
I eat here on visits to Kappabashi. The sesame oil gives the tempura a flavor dimension that cottonseed-fried versions don't have.
Counter tempura in old Asakusa. The oil is sesame, the batter is light, the soba course at the end is non-negotiable. A total working lunch.
— Sakura, The Chef
The move — Sakura's insider tip for Nakamura-ya Tempura — is in the app.
Get Tokyo — ten locals, forever →Free to read, everywhere. Own a city and every insider Move is yours. Why you can trust us →