I’m in the mood for a budget-friendly Tempura experience, and for today’s meal, I’m checking out Tempura no Yama. Located at Umeda’s Hanshin Department Store, their affordable Tendon sets sound like a good way to begin my day in Osaka.
But what sets do they serve here? And is it worth the visit? Let’s get to it. How Good is Tempura no Yama Actually?
–Menu–
–Tempura Preparation–
–Yama Tendon–
–Shrimp Tempura–
–Pork Belly Tempura–
–Kisu Tempura–
–Kakiage Tempura–
–Green Onions–
–Verdict–
–Getting There–
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📋 Menu 📋
Tempura no Yama features 5 different Tendon sets to choose from. Pretty simple stuff, but covers just about everything.
🍱 Yama Tendon (Shrimp, Pork, Kisu, Kakiage)
🍱 Ebi Kakiage Don (3 Shrimp + Kakiage)
🍱 Anago Kakaiage Tendon (2 Anago + Kakiage)
🍱 Ebi Anago Tendon (2 Shrimp + 2 Anago)
🍱 Buta Kakiage Tendon (2 Pork + Kakiage)
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🍤 Tempura Preparation 🍤
As a food hall-style shop, Tempura no Yama’s Tempura is twice-fried instead of the usual single fry – resulting in something slightly crispier and more golden-brown than usual.
Technically not traditional, but for a budget tempura shop, it’s a tradeoff I’m happy to take. (But if you want a more ‘authentic’ experience, now you know)
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🍱 Yama Tendon (¥800) 🍱
Tempura no Yama’s signature dish – the Yama Tendon – features an assortment of Shrimp, Pork Belly, Kisu, and Kakiage Tempura, served on a bed of rice with shredded Nori, Green Onions, and some Tendon Tare sauce.
As mentioned above, the Tempura is double fried. But all this for ¥800 is a pretty sweet deal!
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🍤 Shrimp Tempura 🍤
The classic Tempura protein. Pretty simple flavors, but you can find everything you need in a good tempura here (nicely cooked shrimp, crispy coating, and sweet Tare sauce.)
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🥓 Pork Belly Tempura 🥓
For an uncommon cut, Tempura no Yama’s pork tempura is a medium-thick slice of pork belly, fried tempura-style.
Honestly? I was quite surprised with how good this one was! Pork Belly is usually quite heavy from all that fat, but the combination of the crispy shell and Tare sauce balances it out well!
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🐟 Kisu Tempura (Japanese Whiting) 🐟
My favorite protein option for tempura, and oh my… this was good. The Kisu was very well seasoned, with the salt doing a great job in accentuating all of the fish’s delicate flavors.
If I didn’t have plans for another meal right after, you’d 100% see me ask for more of this!
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🥕 Kakiage Tempura 🥕
For their non-meat item, their Kakiage is a tempura mix of Potato, Carrots, Onions, and Spring Onions.
The heavier profile of the root vegetables also provide a great contrast to the lighter tempura options in this set.
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🥦 Green Onions 🥦
The green onions are nice and fresh. Nothing objectively special, but a very welcome touch of brightness and crunch to the dish!
And to round off the other elements of the dish: the rice and sweet Tare sauce were very nice as well.
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⭐VERDICT⭐
So how good is Tempura no Yama actually? For a Tempura shop well under the ¥1,000 price range, I am thoroughly impressed with how good this place was! The Tempura was very well fried, and the sweet Tare sauce, nori, green onions, and rice all come together to create a cohesive experience that’s very enjoyable with not much to complain about. Yes, the tempura is double-fried here, but the overall experience more than makes up for it!
So if you’re around Umeda, Osaka and are in the mood for a simple and affordable bowl of Tempura, then head on over to Tempura no Yama!
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🚗 GETTING THERE 🚗
Tempura no Yama is located at Umeda Hanshin’s Snack Park. From Umeda Station (Midosuji Line & more,) head to B1 floor and follow the signs towards Umeda Hanshin Department Store.
Tempura no Yama (Umeda Hanshin Store)
🌏 Location 🌏
Japan, 〒530-8224 Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, 1 Chome−13−12, Umeda Hanshin Snack Park (B1)
🗺 Map 🗺
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BM5SyQgbAS2DjceQ7
⏰ Opening Hours ⏰
10 A.M. – 10 P.M. (Last Order 9:30 P.M.)
💻 Website 💻
http://yama-yama.com/
📖 Online Menu (Japanese) 📖
http://yama-yama.com/c8916.html
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