This course showcases abundant seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on seasonal vegetables, along with luxurious seasonal delicacies like live prawns, sea urchin, shrimp Kakiage, and live abalone. The assortment of small side dishes and seasonal fruits allows guests to truly experience the essence of each ingredient's freshness.

Culinary Skills of Tempura Abe Ginza Honten

At Tempura Abe Ginza Honten, the chef meticulously selects and utilizes the most premium and exceptionally high-quality ingredients from the day's fresh supplies. The goal is to preserve the natural flavors of these ingredients and achieve a crisp and light frying technique. A unique blend of oil has been developed, which combines the mild and subtle white sesame oil with the freshness of domestically sourced cottonseed oil. By employing this special oil blend and the chef's skilled techniques, the tempura is fried with precision timing. The result is a tempura with a delightful crispy texture and a refreshing aftertaste that avoids any sense of heaviness. The tempura experience at Tempura Abe Ginza Honten embodies the outcome of this distinct oil blend and the chef's expertise. This results in a flavor profile that is embraced by an unparalleled sense of joy and satisfaction.

Chef of Tempura Abe Ginza Honten, Saburo Abe

Saburo Abe, the chef of Tempura Abe Ginza Honten, was born in Niigata Prefecture in 1953. He embarked on his culinary journey at the age of 15, and after training at the renowned traditional Japanese restaurant Nadaman, he served as a chef for 30 years before establishing Tempura Abe Ginza Honten. With the extensive experience gained at Nadaman and over 40 years of dedicated focus on tempura, Saburo Abe, a true master of his craft, delivers exquisite tempura dishes at Tempura Abe Ginza Honten.

Counter-Seats

Inside Tempura Abe Ginza Honten, you will find an impressive array of counter-seats that allow you to witness the artistry of the craftsmen up close. The masterful techniques displayed in vivid detail are truly a sight to behold. Furthermore, due to its cozy atmosphere, even those new to enjoying tempura at the counter can feel at ease while dining.

Other Seating Options

The ambiance, carefully designed to emphasize the warmth of wood, provides a high-quality setting that suits various occasions, from dates to solo dining, and is also ideal for offering a warm welcome to international guests. Moreover, Tempura Abe Ginza Honten offers fully private rooms in the back of the restaurant, making it a perfect choice for business settings such as entertaining important clients or hosting meetings. Furthermore, due to its cozy atmosphere, even those new to enjoying tempura at the counter can feel at ease while dining.