Tempura Iwai serves Edo-style tempura omakase in Ginza and holds Tabelog’s 2025 Restaurant 100 No. 90 ranking with 3.7 points.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 7 Chome−4−5 銀座ビル 745 6F
- Phone
- +81 3-3571-5252
- Website
- tempura-iwai.com
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Tabelog 100 #90 and OAD Japan recommendation
Tabelog 100 #90 in 2025, with 3.7 points, gives Tempura Iwai a current restaurant credential; Opinionated About Dining also recommends it in Japan for 2026.
Edo-style tempura omakase with uni and prawn
Edo-style tempura omakase focuses the meal on the counter format, with uni tempura, scallop tempura, prawn tempura and asparagus tempura among the named dishes. Local sourcing and sustainable seafood frame the ordering expectations.
Ginza Building 745, sixth floor, quiet dinner pacing
Ginza 7 Chome, on the sixth floor of Ginza Building 745, suits a quiet, extended dinner with smart casual dress. The venue also pours sake, keeps an extensive wine list and has sommelier-led service.
Comparable Venues
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwai | Edo-Style Tempura Omakase | $$$$ | , | Chūō |
| Sushi Sugita (日本橋 蛎殻町 すぎた) | Traditional Edomae Omakase | $$$$ | , | Nihonbashi |
| Fukuji (ふぐ福治) | Natural Tiger Fugu Fine Dining | $$$$ | , | Ginza |
| くろぎ | Tokyo Kappo Kaiseki | $$$$ | , | Hamamatsucho |
| 鮨処やまと | Edomae Sushi Omakase | $$$$ | , | Tsukiji |
| Kosasa Sushi | Traditional Edomae Sushi Omakase | $$$$ | , | Chūō |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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Tabelog 100 #90 · No. 90
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025
At a Glance
- Elegant
- Intimate
- Classic
- Quiet
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Chefs Counter
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
- Sake Program
- Sommelier Led
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 6–10 p.m.
- Wednesday
- 6–10 p.m.
- Thursday
- 6–10 p.m.
- Friday
- 6–10 p.m.
- Saturday
- 6–10 p.m.
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Serene and intimate counter-only setting with warm, peaceful atmosphere offering respite from Ginza's bustling streets; guests observe chef's precise tempura preparation directly.