Kyoto, Japan｜Tendon Makino Kyoto Teramachi

During my visit on a Sunday lunchtime, I had to wait for approximately 30 minutes before being seated. Despite the wait, I was rewarded with a delightful tendon meal. The tendon, overall, was delicious, although I did notice that some of the tempura items were slightly soft in texture. Nevertheless, the flavors were well-suited to my palate, leaving me satisfied with the overall taste experience.

APRIL 2023 Was lucky to get a seat without waiting during late lunch. Ordered one of the tendon set with clam soup and a side of tempura egg. The meal was prepared fast and the portion size was huge, especially the clam soup. Tendon was delicious with just the right amount of sauce, egg was cooked perfectly with a runny yolk, and there was also some broth to mix with the rice towards the end to balance the richness of the tendon. Staffs were friendly and welcoming, refilling the tea when my cup was near empty.

Awesome tempura at a good price. Sitting at the bar watching them cook was also a treat, and service overall was very friendly and attentive. We arrived at opening time and just squeezed in, there was still a line when we left. So make sure you get there in good time, or be prepared to wait a little.