Tempura Matoba
Tempura · Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
Restaurant in Kanazawa, Japan
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Price
$200–300per person
Chef
Hiroki Matoba
Why go
Tempura Matoba is worth considering if the goal is a focused tempura meal in Kanazawa without a difficult booking process. Its 2026 Opinionated About Dining recommendation gives it a useful trust signal, but the value is in dining on site; this is not the right pick for takeout or delivery planning.
About Tempura Matoba
Tempura Matoba is a Kanazawa restaurant focused on tempura and led by chef-owner Hiroki Matoba. Its recognition includes Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended for 2026, a useful external signal for diners.
The reason to consider it is direct: if you want a meal centered on tempura in Kanazawa, Tempura Matoba is the relevant specialist name.
Book for a tempura meal, not for convenience dining
Tempura is the focus here, so the restaurant makes most sense for diners who want that cuisine to be the point of the meal rather than one option among many. In Kanazawa, where visitors may also be considering other dining rooms, Tempura Matoba is a tempura-specific choice.
The main question is not only whether the cuisine fits, but whether the restaurant's current seating and reservation setup fits your date.
What off-premise needs mean for the decision
If the goal is a tempura meal in Kanazawa, Tempura Matoba remains the focused option in this guide.
Reservations: confirm directly before planning around the meal. Dress: ask about dress expectations before dining. Budget: confirm the price range before committing if price sensitivity matters. Area planning: keep the plan centered on Kanazawa and allow enough time for a restaurant meal rather than treating it as a quick convenience stop.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-14-4 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/tempura_matoba
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and traditional, with an intimate course-menu format focused on the chef's tempura craftsmanship.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Set menu
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 2025
Signature Dishes
- Chef's choice seasonal tempura course
- Kaga vegetable tempura
- Fresh seafood tempura
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-14-4 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831, Japan
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-14-4 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831, Japan · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Tempura Matoba in Kanazawa?
If tempura is the goal, compare Tempura Matoba with other Kanazawa dining options that fit your schedule and preferences. Tempura Matoba is the tempura specialist in this guide.
Is Tempura Matoba good for a special occasion?
It may fit a special occasion if the occasion is specifically about a focused tempura meal. Tempura Matoba is led by chef-owner Hiroki Matoba and is listed as Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended for 2026.
What should a first-timer know about Tempura Matoba?
Go in with tempura as the main reason to visit. Tempura Matoba is in Kanazawa, and practical details beyond its cuisine, chef-owner, and OAD Japan Recommended 2026 recognition should be checked directly before dining.
