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Dear Food Diary:
After my last so so tempura meal, I was in search of something better, but at reasonable prices. Tempura Tsunahachi had quality tempura and a special uni one at really affordable prices. No wonder they have stores all over Tokyo and Japan.
Founded in 1923, they’ve been serving tempura with fresh ingredients, good sesame oil and traditional skills. This is a great option for tempura lovers like myself, who don’t want to spend a fortune.
I had lunch with friends at the Takashimaya location after shopping.
There are 4 types of salts to sample. Wasabi, green tea, plum and regular. I really liked the wasabi with a mild bright punch and green tea’s nice grassy finish.
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