Tempura Nakagawa
なかがわ
Tempura in Tsukiji, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Tsukiji Station
Our analysis
- #3of 6 tempura restaurants in Tsukiji
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 4
In our ranking, Tempura Nakagawa is 3rd of the 6 tempura restaurants in Tsukiji and 25th of 97 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its tempura restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2022, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 39 of the 97 tempura restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its dinner budget), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Tsukiji with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seiju | #17 | ¥32,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Tsukiji | Mon |
| Shunkeian Arakaki | #22 | ¥22,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Shintomichō | Mon |
| Tempura Nakagawa | #25 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Tsukiji | Mon |
| Kappou Tekkinrou | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shintomichō | Sat, Sun |
| Tempura Tenasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shintomichō | Sun |
| Mitsuta | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Higashi-ginza | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Tempura Nakagawa
- Call 03-3546-7335 (+81-3-3546-7335 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Lunch budget error, course starts from 5,400 yen. |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking A completely comfortable and non-smoking establishment |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Tsukiji Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Higashi-ginza: 4 min · Shintomichō (Exit 3): 6 min
- Leave Tsukiji Station by Exit 2 and walk south-west for 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
You arrive at Tempura Nakagawa.
Look for
なかがわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
築地NYビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
なかがわ東京都中央区築地2-14-2 築地NYビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-14-2 Tsukiji Chuo, Tokyo 104-0045 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Tsukiji Station and a 3-minute walk from Exit 1. If you walk with the fence of the Tsukiji elementary school on your right, you will find us on the left side. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 320 m, about 5 min walk
- Tsukiji, 350 m, about 6 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 530 m, about 9 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Tempura Nakagawa is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Tempura Nakagawa in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Nakagawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Lunch budget error, course starts from 5,400 yen.) may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Tempura Nakagawa closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Nakagawa?
Tsukiji Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Higashi-ginza Station is about 6 minutes away.
Is Tempura Nakagawa in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Tempura Nakagawa is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.