Shizuoka, Japan｜Naruse

Amazing, next level tempura joint. The signature sweet potato fired for 1 hour is out of this world. All ingredients used here are just 🔝 🔝 🔝

I have been fortunate to visit several of the "top" tempura restaurants in Japan and Naruse is far and away my favorite. The menu has a major seafood component, sometimes making up to 80% of the items. Frying technique, timing, color, and batter thickness is varied for each particular ingredient. The restaurant is in an incredibly beautiful building that feels like you are eating in a temple.

Excellent counter tempura restaurant. The chef is very particular about tempura ingredients and he picks up local fish and vegetables as much as possible. Booking is necessary but extremely difficult to do so.