Tempura Ishihara
てんぷら石原
Tempura in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Gaiemmae Station
Our analysis
- ¥9,900least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SaturdaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥9,900 (on Ikyu), 40% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 tempura restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 39 of the 97 tempura restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (2 of its 21 seats) and a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥9,900 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥13,750 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shunbou | — | ¥18,900 | ¥8,728 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Roppongi | — |
| Genji Kou | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Suitengūmae | — |
| Tempura Ishihara | — | ¥9,900 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gaiemmae | Sat |
| Sushi Tamakagari Tempura Tamakoromo | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 17 min, Tokyo Teleport | — |
| Yanagibashi Daikokuya | — | ¥12,500 | ¥6,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Asakusabashi | Sun |
| Kappou Tekkinrou | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shintomichō | Sat, 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 | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Tempura Ishihara
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-3916 (+81-50-5594-3916 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【青山コース】全4品
Dinner · 4 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- 小鉢
- あじのたたき
- てんぷら（旬の野菜3種、旬の魚3種、才巻海老）
- お食事（天茶または天丼）
¥9,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner course
【銀杏コース】全4品
Dinner · 4 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- 小鉢
- マグロ刺身
- てんぷら（旬の野菜4種、旬の魚4種、才巻海老）
- お食事（天茶または天丼）
¥13,750
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
¥3,850 more than the one above
Dinner course
【雅コース】全5品
Dinner · 5 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 小鉢
- 刺身（マグロを含む二種類）
- てんぷら（旬の野菜4種、旬の魚5種、才巻海老）
- お食事（天茶または天丼）
- デザート
¥17,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥3,850 more than the one above
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥21,450
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
¥3,850 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥1,000–1,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 21, including 2 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only) *Smoking heated cigarettes is allowed in private rooms only during dinner time. There is a smoking booth on the premises. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Gaiemmae Station, Exit 4a.
Also near: Aoyama-itchōme (Exit 5): 5 min · Nogizaka (Exit 5): 11 min
- Leave Gaiemmae Station by Exit 4a and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left onto Aoyama-dori and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at Indigo and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 10 m.
Tempura Ishihara is on your right.
On your right
Look for
てんぷら石原
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
てんぷら石原東京都港区南青山2-13-17
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-13-17 Minamiaoyama Minato, Tokyo 107-0062 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Exit 4a of Gaienmae Station on the Ginza Subway Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Meiji Jingu Gaien, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Ishihara cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥1,000–1,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tempura Ishihara closed?
It is closed on Saturdays.
Can I bring children to Tempura Ishihara?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Ishihara?
Gaiemmae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Aoyama-itchōme Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.