Tempura Yokoi
Moriyama, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 Tempura selection offering lunch sets at JPY 2,000–2,999 and dinner at JPY 10,000–14,999. The format is reservation-only with strict timing, cash-only payment, a 29-seat space split between counter and table seating. Lunch delivers 8–10 tempura pieces with unlimited rice; solid value for travelers prioritizing Tabelog-recognized execution without Tokyo-level pricing.
About Tempura Yokoi
Tempura Yokoi is a Nagoya venue with verified lunch and dinner hours and listed price bands of JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Tempura 2025 selection. Beyond those confirmed points, details such as reservation method, seating layout, payment rules, menu structure, specific dishes are not verified here, so travelers should confirm current arrangements directly before going.
The verified schedule shows service on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–8:30 PM, with Wednesday closed. Dress code is casual. Because no street address or neighborhood detail is verified here, the location should be treated simply as Nagoya for planning purposes.
Lunch and Dinner Formats
The confirmed price ranges indicate a lower-priced daytime option at JPY 2,000–2,999 and a higher-priced evening range at JPY 10,000–14,999. The hours also confirm both lunch and dinner service on operating days. Specific menu contents, course counts, service format, ingredient details are not verified, so it is safest to describe the experience only in general terms rather than assuming a particular set meal, tasting menu, or counter format.
For visitors comparing timing, lunch is the more affordable verified price band, while dinner sits in the JPY 10,000–14,999 range. The Tabelog 100 Tempura 2025 listing provides a confirmed recognition point, but it should not be stretched into claims about past award years, rankings, scores, or a particular style of service.
Takeout and Off-Premise Performance
Tempura Yokoi is in Nagoya. Specific station access, parking, ward, landmarks, walking times are not verified here, so they should not be relied on without checking current map or venue information. For travelers building a Nagoya dining itinerary, the most dependable confirmed facts are the operating days, lunch and dinner time windows, casual dress code, price bands, 2025 Tabelog 100 Tempura recognition.
For more dining options in the city, see our full Nagoya restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-1319 Koshin, Moriyama Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 463-0079, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/aichi/A2301/A230114/23006034
- Phone
- +81 52-793-2333
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tempura Yokoi presents itself as a focused tempura and tendon (tempura bowl) restaurant in the Shin Moriyama area. The listing emphasizes pricing contrasts — an accessible lunch around JPY 2,500 and a substantially pricier dinner where the average bill tops JPY 10,000 — signaling a place that balances everyday lunch appeal with a more elevated evening offering. The venue is listed on Tabelog with menus, maps, user reviews and photos, and the description explicitly notes a no-smoking policy, which suggests a straightforward, food-first environment.
Best For
This spot is clearly set up for both daytime value and evening splurges: the published lunchtime price point (about JPY 2,500) makes it a sensible choice for a focused midday meal, while the advertised average dinner bill exceeding JPY 10,000 indicates a more formal or celebratory evening experience. Diners looking for high-quality tempura at lunch can expect good value; those seeking a special occasion dinner should anticipate a significantly higher spend. The Tabelog entry provides menus and reviews to help decide which service suits your plans.
Ordering Tips
If you want the most economical way to sample Tempura Yokoi, choose lunch — the listing highlights a lunchtime price near JPY 2,500, considerably lower than the average dinner check. For evening visits, be prepared for a much higher bill; the description explicitly states average dinner costs exceed JPY 10,000. Before you go, consult the Tabelog page referenced in the listing for menus, user photos and reviews to pinpoint must-try tempura items and portion sizes. Note the restaurant is non-smoking, which may affect seating comfort.
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-1319 Koshin, Moriyama Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 463-0079, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yada Katsu, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Merlion, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999
- Onkaiseki Shiratama, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Cafe Tanaka Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ramen Asuka, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner and JPY 2,000–2,999 for lunch, this Tabelog 100 tempura-ya sits mid-tier among Nagoya dining options. Onkaiseki Shiratama costs JPY 15,000–29,999 and delivers full kaiseki with multi-course precision; if you want formal Japanese dining with seasonal progression, that's the splurge. For casual meals under JPY 3,000, Yada Katsu and Cafe Tanaka Honten both operate in the JPY 1,000–2,999 range with simpler formats, katsu and café fare, respectively, but neither carries award recognition. Merlion also lands at JPY 2,000–2,999 for lunch and under JPY 999 at the low end, offering Singaporean-style cooking if you want a break from Japanese cuisine.
The lunch set here is the value play: JPY 2,000–2,999 for 8–10 pieces of tempura with unlimited rice undercuts most Tabelog 100 selections while maintaining the frying skill that earned the list placement. Dinner costs more but doesn't shift the technique, just the course count. If you're booking one special meal in Nagoya and want kaiseki-level polish, choose Onkaiseki Shiratama. If you want Tabelog-caliber tempura without the JPY 20,000+ Tokyo price tag or multi-month reservation lead time, book lunch here and allocate your dinner budget elsewhere. For quick, inexpensive meals between sightseeing, Yada Katsu, Cafe Tanaka Honten, Ramen Asuka all stay under JPY 2,000 and don't require advance reservations.
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Compare Tempura Yokoi
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Yokoi | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 | Easy | Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 · #33 |
| Yada Katsu | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Merlion | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Onkaiseki Shiratama | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Cafe Tanaka Honten | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Ramen Asuka | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
A quick look at how Tempura Yokoi compares on price and recognition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tempura Yokoi worth the price?
Tempura Yokoi’s verified price bands are JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999, with lunch and dinner hours listed on operating days. Whether it is worth it depends on your budget and timing; lunch is the lower confirmed price range, while dinner is the higher one.
What should a first-timer know about Tempura Yokoi?
Tempura Yokoi is in Nagoya, has a casual dress code, is closed on Wednesday. Verified hours are 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Reservation method, payment rules, seating, parking, access details are not verified here, so confirm them directly before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tempura Yokoi?
Lunch is the lower verified price band at JPY 2,000–2,999, while dinner is listed at JPY 10,000–14,999. Both lunch and dinner hours are verified on operating days. Choose based on budget and schedule, confirm current menu details directly with the restaurant.
