Tempura Kondo
てんぷら 近藤
Tempura in Ginza, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #2of 18 tempura restaurants in Ginza
- ¥13,200least expensive lunch course; median ¥9,000
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Tempura Kondo is 2nd of the 18 tempura restaurants in Ginza and 7th of 97 in Tokyo. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥13,200 (on Ikyu), 47% above the ¥9,000 median of the 21 tempura restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 26 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (5 times), and Tabelog 100 in 2022, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 39 of the 97 tempura restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginza Kitagawa | #4 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ginza-itchōme | Tue |
| Tempura Kondo | #7 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Tempura Yama no Ue Ginza | #20 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Higashi-ginza | — |
| Tempura Iwai | #27 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Ginza | Mon, Sun |
| Mochiku | #29 | ¥25,000 | ¥20,000 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ginza | — |
| Tempura Ginza Tentei | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Shimbashi | Mon, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Tempura Kondo
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5568-0923 (+81-3-5568-0923 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Tempura Set Meal Course] Sumire
From July
2 hr at the table
- Tempura
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Tempura Set Meal Course] Tsubaki
From July
2 hr at the table
- Tempura
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,300 more than the one above
Tempura Set Meal Course] FujiMost booked
From July
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Tempura Set Meal Course] Kaede
From July
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above
Tempura Set Meal Course: YomogiMost booked
From July
- Tempura
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥5,500 more than the one above
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, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
2 min walk (150 m) from Ginza Station, Exit B5.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 6 min · Yūrakuchō: 7 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit B5 and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 110 m.
Tempura Kondo is on your left.
On your left
Look for
てんぷら 近藤
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
坂口ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
9F
8 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
てんぷら 近藤東京都中央区銀座5-5-13 坂口ビル 9F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-5-13 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Tokyo Metro Ginza Station 3-minute walk (Exit B5). |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 200 m, about 4 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 340 m, about 6 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 380 m, about 6 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Tempura Kondo has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Tempura Kondo in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred tempura in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2022
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | Fumio Kondo |
|---|
As stated on tempura-kondo.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Kondo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tempura Kondo closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Kondo?
Ginza Station, about 2 minutes on foot (150 m). Higashi-ginza Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Tempura Kondo have a Michelin star?
Yes. Tempura Kondo has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.