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Tempura Matsui

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Welcome to Tempura Matsui –A Michelin One Star–
Tempura Matsui invites you to experience the fine art of cooking tempura. Within a serene setting, guests have a seat at our counter or tables and can view the delicate preparation of lightly frying fresh fish and vegetables.
We only serve Omakase Dinner Course for $280 per person at 2 specific times Tuesdays through Saturdays between 5:30PM and 8PM.
Also, we serve a Lunch Course for $160 per person at 12 noon only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open irregularly on Sundays.
Tempura Matsui is designed to emulate a Japanese cottage with warm woods, slate floors. A five-seat bar allows guests to wait for their seats while enjoying a glass of wine, sake, cocktail, or beer.
You may make a reservation one month ahead and any cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the reservation to avoid a $100 charge per person.

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Executive chef: Koichi Endo

MICHELIN 1 Star
2023
MICHELIN 1 Star
2022
MICHELIN 1 Star
2021

From the OpenTable editors: For when you want to feel transported to a warm Japanese home complete with a sloping wooden roof and paper screens for windows, look no further than this MICHELIN-Starred Midtown gem. You'll be treated to a dazzling tasting menu where tempura is the star. Expect plates of lightly battered shrimp interspersed with pristine sashimi and an epic sake selection. Make sure to grab a seat at the kitchen counter for a memorable evening up close to the action.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 986-8885
Website
https://www.tempuramatsui.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
222 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
Area
Midtown East
Cross Street
Tunnel Exit St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Grand Central-42st [4,5,6], 33st [6]
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New York City
Japanese
Manhattan
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tempura Matsui offers a unique tempura omakase experience, praised for its "amazing tempura and experience" and "outstanding food." Guests appreciate the "exceptional service" and authentic Japanese atmosphere. While it may be pricey, many believe it's "worth every penny" for this "truly special" culinary journey in NYC.

637 Reviews

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Stefano
New York City
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Heavy food and extremely expensive for what it is
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Jason
New York City
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s like being transported to Kyoto… legit authentic tempura omakase, including the highest level of hospitality I only find in Japan. A treasure.
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Suzanna
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice service. All ingredients are from Japan. Delicious and fresh.
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onsi
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best in town. Excellent service. Incredible food. Warm and cozy.
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Sheri
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dinner was the best tempura ever! I felt like I was transported to Tokyo. They made our anniversary extra special. This was the best dinner I have had in New York! You won’t regret it!
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Julia
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner and great attentive service. Look forward to visiting again soon!
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PennyF
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to have Japanese tempura as our main dishes. The whole restaurant crews are very professional that they provide exceptional service up to every details. Food is well prepared by the chef in front of you and the seafood is very fresh. I would love to come back again and recommend this restaurant for those who love Japanese food in a quiet and friendly atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was such an amazing experience. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding!!! Can’t say enough good things about our dinner here
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Tony
Sydney
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The closest you will ever come in New York to being in a tempura restaurant in Japan; the tempura and sake is first rate (and this restaurant would be at home in downtown Tokyo, trust me I’ve been to quite a few ! ). It’s not inexpensive, but it’s a great night out with a special friend !
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juni
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A restaurant you can trust, everything is perfect!
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Tempura Matsui is rated 4.9 stars by 637 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 10 times today

222 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
Cross Street
Tunnel Exit St.
Area
Midtown East
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Grand Central-42st [4,5,6], 33st [6]
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.tempuramatsui.com/
Phone number
(212) 986-8885

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