Tempura Motoyoshi
天ぷら 元吉
Tempura in Ebisu, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Ebisu Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 tempura restaurants in Shibuya, Ebisu & Daikanyama
- ¥30,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
In our ranking, Tempura Motoyoshi is 1st of the 3 tempura restaurants in Shibuya, Ebisu & Daikanyama and 8th of 97 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,000 (on its website), 36% above the ¥22,000 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) and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 39 of the 97 tempura restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyobashi Tempura Fukamachi | #5 | ¥27,500 | ¥15,950 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kyobashi | Mon |
| Mikawa Zezankyo | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Monzen-Nakachō | Wed |
| Tempura Kondo | #7 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Tempura Motoyoshi | #8 | ¥30,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ebisu | Mon, Sun |
| Edo Mae Shinsaku | #9 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| tenpura kusunoki Nakameguro | #11 | ¥24,200 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Naka-Meguro | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Tempura Motoyoshi
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- Call 03-6455-0200 (+81-3-6455-0200 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase course【Market price system】
Dinner
¥32,670
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Counter seating |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Ebisu Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Daikan-yama: 7 min · Naka-Meguro: 15 min
- Leave Ebisu Station by Exit 2 and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart onto Ebisu 1st Street and walk 200 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
Tempura Motoyoshi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
天ぷら 元吉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
グランベル恵比寿IV
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
天ぷら 元吉東京都渋谷区恵比寿西2-8-11 グランベル恵比寿IV 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-8-11 Ebisunishi Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0021 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 390 meters from Daikan yama. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Tempura Motoyoshi has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Tempura Motoyoshi 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
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 元吉和仁 |
|---|
As stated on motoyoshi-1120.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Motoyoshi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tempura Motoyoshi closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Motoyoshi?
Ebisu Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Daikan-yama Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Tempura Motoyoshi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Tempura Motoyoshi has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.