Crunchy and juicy in every bite
You might not know this but tempura is actually a Portuguese dish, but was made popular by the Japanese. It’s coated in batter, and then deep-fried to golden crispy perfection. Pretty much anything can be made into tempura from shrimp, squid, fish, and even vegetables!
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Control your tempura, in this article we’re focusing on the best ebi (shrimp) tempura finds. There’s something for everyone on this list, so scroll down some more and you just might find what you like!
Teriyaki Boy – multiple branches
Teriyaki Boy hails from and is owned by the people behind the Max’s Group. They are a casual dining Japanese restaurant with dozens of outlets around the country. They serve delicious Japanese food like gyoza, ramen, sashimi, and sushi rolls.
Insider tip: You can get 2 orders of their Ebi Tempura for only₱390₱195!
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Tenya – multiple branches
Come and experience a culinary delight that will leave you speechless! Tenya offers classic Japanese favorites served with passion and commitment to taste. Their absolute must-try is the Tempura Tendon!
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Tendon Akimitsu – multiple branches
Originally from Asakusa, Tokyo, Tendon Akimitsu is a restaurant that specializes in tendon or Tempura Donburi. They recently opened a new branch in Glorietta 2, Top of the Glo!
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Dohtonbori – multiple branches
Dohtonbori is Japan #1 okonomiyaki restaurant chain. Here in the Philippines, it’s the first of it’s kind giving diners the chance to cook-your-own okonomiyaki, as well as offering affordable yakiniku platters and tempura.
Nikkei – multiple branches
Nikkei is the first Japanese-Peruvian sushi bar and restaurant in Manila. East definitely meets West quite uniquely here. Bestselling dishes include the Parmesan Scallops, Grilled Ebi Sushi Rolls, and Seared Tuna.
Fukurou Nihonryori – Cainta
Fukurou Nihonryori is an authentic Japanese restaurant with some of the best prices in town. Sushi, bento, tempura, soba, udon, and donburi—this affordable spot in Cainta will satisfy your all Japanese food cravings without breaking bank.
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The Pinnacle Plaza, 69 Marikina-Infanta Marcos Highway, Cainta, Rizal
(02) 546-4332
Keizo Gastropub – BGC
Keizo Gastropub is a little known restaurant in Burgos Circle that’s taking a slightly new approach to Japanese cuisine. The flavors coming out of the Keizo’s kitchen aren’t as authentic as they come, but they’ve found a mad formula for mixing and matching ingredients to come up with modern Japanese food which has earned them a spot on the Philippine Tatler’s list of best restaurants… for six years straight.
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Unit F 134, Forbes Town Center cor Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 831-6380
Izakaya Kenta – multiple branches
Izakaya Kenta has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine since 1997. Since its first branch opened along Adriatico Street, diners have been able to enjoy a wide selection of sushi, sashimi, grilled and deep-fried meats.
Soru Izakaya – Maginhawa
Influenced by the Robotayaki style of Izakaya, Soru Izakaya offers a tasteful blend of after-work gastropub drinks accompanied with fresh Japanese eats. One of their creative dishes is the Nori Tempura – nori-flavored tiger prawns! Read more here.
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140 Maginhawa St, Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 738-2543
Don Bao – Kapitolyo
Don Bao is a homegrown Asian restaurant concept at Victoria Plaza Bldg that serves a variety of bao sandwiches, yakitori sticks, and other bar chow. Premium selections of spirits and cocktails are also available.
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Unit 1 Brixton Victoria Plaza, #1 Brixton St, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(0998) 863-8671
Roku Sushi Ramen – Katipunan
Roku Sushi + Ramen is a modern Japanese restaurant that serves ramen, donburi, sushi, and other unique Japanese concept dishes.
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5/F The Oracle Hotel & Residences, 317 Katipunan Ave, Quezon City
(02) 352-5780
Aburi – multiple branches
Aburi is a modern Japanese restaurant specializing in torched dishes. An order of their 3 pcs. tempura is only under 200 bucks!
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Asakusa – multiple branches
Asakusa: House of Tempura serves Japanese cuisine specializing in all kinds of tempura including prawns, scallops, squid, vegetables and more. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous or picky, opt for their unique make-your-own-tempura sets. Guests can freely choose the tempura they want by piece, the sides and even the sauce. Read more here.
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Tokyo Bubble Tea – multiple branches
Tokyo Bubble Tea is a local homegrown bubble tea concept that serve Japanese-Western dishes that are best paired with their wide selection of fun milk tea concoctions! Aside from their affordable tempura, you can also get TWO orders of their Black Pepper Chicken with Kimchi Rice for the price of ONE when you use Booky! Read more here.
Genki Sushi – multiple branches
Genki Sushi from Japan is the pioneer of Kaiten Sushi, or sushi served on a conveyor belt. Genki innovates this concept with their made to order sushi that’s served on a bullet train conveyor belt.
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Gochilla – Maginhawa
Gochilla of The Station food park is the first and only Japanese food stall that serves fried sushi. They also have donburi bowls, tempura, kampai platter, and of course, the Milo gochilla drink.
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The Station Food Park, 178 Maginhawa, Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City
(0917) 824-8158
Ajisen Ramen – multiple branches
Ajisen is a Japan-based chain of fast food restaurants known for their ramen. Aside from their affordable tempura, most of their dishes here from the ramen, sushi, donburi bowls and more are actually budget-friendly!
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Tokyo Tempura – multiple branches
Tokyo Tempura lets you enjoy your favorite tempura anywhere, anytime! You have never had tempura as available, affordable, and delicious as this.
Enjoy 2 for 1 Glazed Tempura for only P199!
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Go Sushi – multiple branches
Go Sushi serves affordable Japanese fusion dishes but they are most notable for being one of the first in Metro Manila to offer sushi donuts! They also have sushi trays, ramen, tempura, donburi bowls, and more!
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