Tempura rice bowl（tempura and rice）

“Tempura rice bowl” is translated to “Ten-don” in Japanese.

Tempura rice bowl, or “tendon,” is a Japanese dish consisting of tempura (deep-fried ingredients) served over a bowl of rice. Tempura typically includes vegetables, seafood, or other ingredients coated in batter and deep-fried to perfection. It is commonly served atop a bed of rice and drizzled with a sweet and savory sauce, which complements the crispy tempura and rice beautifully.

Common ingredients in a tempura rice bowl typically include shrimp, white fish, squid, shishito peppers, pumpkin, and more. Since tempura ingredients can vary depending on the restaurant, exploring different places can be an enjoyable experience.

Also, when you order a tempura rice bowl, it often comes with miso soup, making the combination of miso soup and tempura rice bowl excellent.

There are also chain restaurants for tempura rice bowl, with two well-known ones being “Tenya” and “Santen.”

“Tenya” has locations across Japan, with many stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama prefectures.

“Santen” has numerous stores in the Kansai region, including Osaka and Kyoto.

Chain restaurants offer affordable options, but at specialized tempura shops, you can also enjoy higher-grade tempura rice bowls. I recommend trying both to compare and contrast the flavors and quality.