Tenpura - Japanese Regional Cuisine

Miyazaki

Miyazaki Tenpura

Deep-Fried Mehikari

Deep-Fried Mehikari (めひかりの唐揚げ, Mehikari no karaage) features Mehikari, a small fish measuring 5 to 15 cm, caught at depths of around 300 meters off the coast of Nobeoka ...

Kumamoto

Kumamoto Tenpura

Shaku Tempura

Shaku Tempura (シャクの天ぷら, Shaku Tempura) is a beloved summer specialty of Kumamoto Prefecture, made from "shaku" (scientific name: Upogebia major), a crustacean that inhabi...

Ehime

Ehime Tenpura

Ebi Ten

Ebi Ten (えび天, Ebi Ten) is a beloved traditional dish from the Toyo region of Ehime Prefecture, stretching from Niihama to Kawanoe. Crafted using small shrimp called "Jakoebi,...

Chiba

Chiba Tenpura

Tempura of Salt-Pickled Bamboo Shoots

Tempura of Salt-Pickled Bamboo Shoots (塩漬けタケノコの天ぷら, Shiozuke Takenoko no Tempura) is a simple yet elegant dish made by rinsing salted bamboo shoots to remove excess s...

Okinawa

Okinawa Tenpura

Fried Gurukun

Fried Gurukun (グルクンの唐揚げ, Gurukun no Karaage) is a beloved traditional dish of Okinawa, made using Gurukun, the prefectural fish of Okinawa, also known as "Takasago" in J...

Oita

Oita Tenpura

Nakatsu Karaage

Nakatsu Karaage (中津からあげ, Nakatsu karaage) is a beloved local dish from Oita Prefecture, now famous across Japan! Nakatsu City is home to numerous karaage specialty shops, ...

Oita

Oita Tenpura

Tori-ten

Tori-ten (とり天, Tori-ten) is a traditional dish cherished in Oita Prefecture. It features tender chicken, carefully marinated in a ponzu or soy sauce-based seasoning, then lig...

Kochi

Kochi Tenpura

Deep-Fried Moray Eel

When thinking of Kochi, skipjack tuna often comes to mind, but moray eel is another notable local specialty. This versatile ingredient, with its mild and refined taste, can b...

Ehime

Ehime Tenpura

Senzanki

Senzanki (せんざんき) is a local specialty from the Imabari area in the eastern part of Ehime Prefecture, and it is said to be the origin of Japan's beloved fried chicken. Th...

Ehime

Ehime Tenpura

Jakoten

Jakoten (じゃこ天, Jakoten) is a traditional dish from the Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture, made by grinding small fish caught along the Ehime coast, including their skins and ...

Hiroshima

Hiroshima Tenpura

Fried Oysters

When it comes to oyster dishes, Fried Oysters (かきフライ, kaki furai) are undoubtedly a top favorite. The crispy coating gives way to a flavorful burst of oyster juices with ev...

Hyogo

Hyogo Tenpura

Kakogawa Katsumeshi

Kakogawa Katsumeshi (加古川かつめし, Kakogawa katsumeshi) is a cherished local specialty enjoyed primarily in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture. This dish traces its roots back to...

Aichi

Aichi Tenpura

Chicken Wings

When it comes to Nagoya cuisine, Chicken Wings (手羽先, Tebasaki) are a standout favorite. These are deep-fried chicken wings coated with a savory sauce and topped with salt, pe...

Tochigi

Tochigi Tenpura

Fried Potato Skewers

Fried Potato Skewers (いもフライ, Imo Furai) originated after World War II when they were first sold from carts by vendors to local women working in Sano City’s silk weaving ind...