Tempura Hirao Main Branch

It gets quite crowded even on weekdays, but the turnover is fast so you'll be seated after about 20 minutes. The food is delicious, freshly made and brought to you right away, and you can get a refill of salted squid for 50 yen, so I'd definitely like to go again.

Tempura has a long history. Tempura comes from the Portuguese word rápido, which means "faster". At that time, the Portuguese people used this deep-fried cooking method to eat food in Lent (a Catholic festival, six and a half weeks before Easter). During Lent, meat is forbidden, so the Portuguese eat fish instead of meat. The Latin "ad tempora quadragesimae" means "observe Lent".

This is a very popular restaurant in Japan. It is always crowded at noon. I bought the meal ticket at the counter. You will see the tempura being served every time. The free pickled food is also delicious.

Tempura is a specialty of Japanese cuisine, and there are many specialized restaurants that are Michelin three-star level. The taste is very fragrant, and not greasy is a big skill.

The free side dishes were also delicious, the tempura was fried just right, and the food inside was great

The store is bright, clean and sanitary, and ordering is convenient and fast.