----------------------------------- sanji Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:56 am Re: Nihonbashi restaurants ----------------------------------- Tempura Fukamachi (天ぷら 深町) - tempura ***** Address - 2-5-2, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku Opening Hours - 11:30 to 13:30 (LO), 18:00 to 21:00 (LO). Closed on Mon Telephone - 03-5250-8777 Menu - in Japanese and English Credit Cards - ? Michelin 2008 - 1* My first "expensive" tempura restaurant. For dinner, they have menus at 10500, 12800 and 15750 yen. That cheapest 10500 yen menu includes a nice selection of tempura (2 shrimps, 4 fish, 4 vegetables), a tendon (tempura on rice) and a soup, as well as a dessert. It might look a little small, but it is really filling; the 12800 yen menu adds some sashimi, too. The restaurant is pretty small, with 2 small tables for 2 persons, as well as a counter for 12 persons. Reservation for dinner are really needed, although it is sometimes possible to get a spot the same day. The quality of the tempura was obviously high, and you can make a clear comparison with tempura you would eat in a normal izakaya: they are much better at Tempura Fukamachi. The chef used to work in a tempura restaurant at Yamonoue hotel; he is using only sesame oil, which he changes every three customers. All dishes are prepared behind the counter, and sitting there is recommended. 11951196 On [url=http://www.potatomato.com/seat/2008/05/26/fukamachi-tempura-fukamachi/]seat's blog, you can find extra information on lunch menu; the restaurant is offering a cheap 2100 yen tendon, as well as more elaborated courses.