Tsunahachi has been serving tempura since 1923, with this location opened the same year as the Tokyo Olympics, in 1964. Occupying a modest, old-fashioned building east of Shinjuku Station, it's nevertheless Tsunahachi's largest outlet, with both tables and—more fun—counter seating along the open kitchen. It has an English-language menu, but probably the easiest thing to do is to order one of three set meals, with the cheapest including six pieces of tempura deep-fried in sesame oil, including shrimp, conger eel, seasonal fish, shrimp balls, and vegetables, plus rice, miso soup, and Japanese pickles. Branches are located in department stores around town, including Keio in Shinjuku, Matsuya in Ginza, Lumine in Ikebukuro, and Daimaru on the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station.
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Tsunahachi (つな八)
3-31-8 Shinjuku
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Neighborhood
Shinjuku
Hours
Daily 11am–10pm (last order)
Transportation
Station: Shinjuku Sanchome (2 min.) or Shinjuku (east exit, 5 min.)
Phone
03/3352-1012
Prices
Tempura set meals ¥1,995–¥3,990, set lunches ¥1,260–¥3,990
Cuisine Type
Tempura
Web site
Tsunahachi (つな八)
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3-31-8 Shinjuku TokyoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.