Tempura Azumi
Kokubuncho, Aoba Ward, Sendai
Restaurant in Sendai, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog Tempura 100 counter specialist in Sendai's Kokubuncho district, running JPY 10,000–14,999 dinners and JPY 1,000–1,999 lunches. Fish-focused frying in an 11-seat room, with weekday lunch service offering the category's regional benchmark at a fraction of Tokyo pricing. Book ahead; cash only.
About Tempura Azumi
Tempura Azumi is a Sendai venue with pricing listed at JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999, and a casual dress code. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025, placing it among the venues recognized in that category for the year.
Beyond these details, public-facing specifics such as exact seating layout, service format, payment policy, opening year, street location, hours, and detailed menu structure are not available. Key details include the Sendai location, the two published price bands, casual dress, and the 2025 Tabelog 100 Tempura recognition.
What to Expect at the Counter
Tempura Azumi is in Sendai and has two price bands. Details about a counter experience, course progression, ingredient focus, reservation rules, lunch or dinner hours, or signature dishes are not specified, so they should not be assumed before booking.
How It Stacks Up in Sendai
Within Sendai, Tempura Azumi is best understood through its price range and 2025 Tabelog 100 Tempura listing rather than through relying on unspecified details about seating, menu format, or service style. If you are comparing it with other dining in Sendai, use the JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999 bands for comparison. For broader context on Sendai's dining scene, check our full Sendai restaurants guide.
Compared with comparable venue venues such as Sushi Mino, Ako, BAR arcenciel, LE BAR KAWAGOE, and Yoi Tei Yocchan, Tempura Azumi should not be described by unspecified details such as exact capacity, payment rules, or a particular course style. Tempura Azumi has Tabelog 100 Tempura 2025 recognition and the two price bands.
For accommodation planning in the city, see our full Sendai hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 宮城県仙台市青葉区国分町2-12-20 都ビル 1Ｆ
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/miyagi/A0401/A040101/4010809
- Phone
- +81222630081
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, relaxed counter-focused space with a welcoming owner, simple decor, and a calm atmosphere centered on watching tempura being fried right in front of you.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Counter dining, Omakase, Tasting menu, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Shochu
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 2010
Signature Dishes
- Seasonal tempura omakase
- Ten-don (tempura bowl)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 宮城県仙台市青葉区国分町2-12-20 都ビル 1Ｆ
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sushi Mino, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown
- Ako, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
- Yoi Tei Yocchan, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- BAR arcenciel, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- LE BAR KAWAGOE, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Restaurant context
Tempura Azumi sits in the middle of Sendai's award-tier dining price range at JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner. Sushi Mino runs nearly double at JPY 20,000–29,999 and delivers a more expansive omakase experience with broader sourcing, making it the clear splurge choice when you want variety and polish. Ako matches Tempura Azumi's dinner pricing but leans kaiseki rather than single-category focus, so pick it if you prefer multi-course composition over tempura depth. For value seekers, Tempura Azumi's JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch undercuts most peers while maintaining Tabelog 100 recognition, the region's strongest argument for a midday tempura stop.
Below the JPY 10,000 threshold, Yoi Tei Yocchan runs JPY 5,000–5,999 and offers a more casual izakaya format, better for groups prioritizing variety over technique. For drinks-focused evenings, BAR arcenciel and LE BAR KAWAGOE both sit around JPY 4,000–4,999 and work as pre- or post-dinner stops when you're building a longer Sendai night. Tempura Azumi has 11 seats and weekday-only lunch service, so booking requires planning; its format suits solo diners and small groups who want counter interaction.
If your priority is fish-forward tempura at a defensible price, book Tempura Azumi. If you want a fuller omakase experience with room to linger, pay up for Sushi Mino. For casual group dining without the award-tier polish, Yoi Tei Yocchan offers better flexibility. The lunch window here is the category's clearest value play in Sendai, JPY 1,000–1,999 for Tabelog 100-level frying is rare outside regional specialists willing to subsidize daytime service.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tempura Azumi worth the price?
Tempura Azumi has price bands of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999, plus Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 recognition. Whether it is worth it depends on your budget and expectations; specific menu format, portion size, and service details are not specified.
Is Tempura Azumi good for a special occasion?
Tempura Azumi may suit diners seeking a Sendai venue with Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 recognition and a casual dress code.
