Tucked away quietly in the basement of a stylish building, just a few minutes' walk from Nakameguro Station and near the famous cherry blossom-lined Meguro River, is "Tenmasa."
Masahiko Ashiki, the owner and chef, honed his skills for about 20 years at his family's tempura restaurant in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and a Japanese restaurant in Nagoya. In October 2012, he opened his own restaurant, inheriting the name from his family's tempura restaurant.
The core of the changing monthly course menu is, of course, the tempura that the chef has polished and inherited from his father. The frying oil used is a blend of raw, unroasted white sesame oil and premium fragrant sesame oil, which is characterized by its beautiful amber color and rich aroma achieved through roasting. The blend ratio of the oil is adjusted according to the season. The frying pot, with its beautiful golden color, is made of brass, which has excellent heat conductivity and heat retention. The chef fries the ingredients with the utmost care, bringing out the maximum umami and serving them to the guests at the perfect moment with heartfelt dedication.
The restaurant also pays great attention to the dashi (broth) that is essential in Japanese cuisine, using only the highest grade Rausu kombu (kelp) and the back side of honkarebushi (dried bonito) without bloodline. The selection of Japanese sake that accompanies the tempura includes carefully chosen premium brands from various regions across Japan.
The interior features a beautiful and contemporary space with a counter made of granite as the centerpiece. There are seats where guests can enjoy the theatrical experience of watching the tempura being fried right in front of them, as well as table seating suitable for dining and entertaining, and private rooms where you can relax and enjoy conversations. You can choose according to your purpose and preferences for a special moment.
Together with the scenery of the Meguro River, We encourage you to savor the tempura that allows you to experience the changing seasons throughout the year.
