Tempura Tobari
Ugata, Shima
Restaurant in Shima, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 – Tempura honoree (2022, 2023, 2025) in coastal Shima, serving counter-focused omakase tempura at JPY 10,000–19,999. The 25-seat house restaurant offers a quieter, residential alternative to Tokyo's tempura scene, with Ise Bay seafood and a sake-forward drinks list. Best for craft-focused diners willing to drive; lunch delivers the value play.
About Tempura Tobari
Tempura Tobari is a Shima venue with pricing in the JPY 10,000–19,999 range and a smart-casual dress code. It is listed for Tabelog 100 – Tempura 2025, positioning it as a premium Shima option. For diners comparing Tempura Tobari with other named options such as La Mer, La Mer The Classic, RIAS by Kokotxa, Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan, or ラ・メール, Tempura Tobari is distinguished by its Tabelog 100 – Tempura 2025 recognition and a spend range that runs from JPY 10,000–14,999 to JPY 15,000–19,999.
Setting and Dress Code
Tempura Tobari is located in Shima. The dress code is smart casual. Diners should use that as the planning baseline and confirm directly with the restaurant if a more specific dress requirement matters.
What to Expect on the Plate
Tempura Tobari holds the Tabelog 100 – Tempura 2025 award.
The spending bands are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. Treat the range instead as a planning estimate for a premium meal in Shima.
For readers comparing across Shima's full restaurant roster, Tempura Tobari is best understood through its Shima location, smart-casual dress code, pricing from JPY 10,000–19,999, and Tabelog 100 – Tempura 2025 recognition.
Practical summary: Tempura Tobari is in Shima; pricing spans JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999; dress code is smart casual; Tabelog 100 – Tempura 2025 recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- 三重県志摩市阿児町鵜方1091-1
- Website
- tempratobari.com
- Phone
- +81599773864
Venue details
Ambiance
A calm, traditional Japanese interior with a hinoki one-board counter, kumiko lighting, and a warm wood-filled atmosphere focused on relaxed dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Prix fixe, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- tempura course
- sashimi
- tempura 10–14 seasonal items
- tempura with Okinawan salt
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 三重県志摩市阿児町鵜方1091-1
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- La Mer, Notable alternative
- La Mer The Classic, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- ラ・メール, Notable alternative
- RIAS by Kokotxa, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Against Shima's limited dining field, Tempura Tobari occupies the specialist tier: it's the only Tabelog 100 tempura venue in town, which positions it above casual options like Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan (JPY 2,000–3,999, grilled eel, walk-in friendly) but well below resort-hotel pricing at La Mer The Classic (JPY 20,000–29,999 dinner, French-inflected kaiseki). If budget matters, Higashiyama Bussan offers faster service and lower commitment; if you're already paying resort rates at Amanemu or similar properties, La Mer The Classic delivers the linen-and-crystal experience Tobari skips. For diners seeking middle-ground refinement, counter interaction, seasonal craft, no dress code pressure, Tobari is the clear pick, especially at lunch when pricing dips to JPY 10,000–14,999.
RIAS by Kokotxa (JPY 10,000–14,999) offers a Basque-leaning alternative with similar pricing and a more international wine list, better for groups who want conversation-friendly pacing over counter focus. Tobari's strength is format: if you're booking for the tempura craft rather than the scene, the residential setting and Tabelog credentials justify the drive. Walk-ins are possible Sunday lunch but unreliable; book ahead via the website to guarantee counter seats. For readers cross-shopping Shima's full dining options, Tobari rewards technique-focused eaters willing to commit two hours and JPY 15,000+ per head for dinner, lunch offers the same kitchen at 30% lower cost, the smarter entry point for first-timers testing fit.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Tempura Tobari?
A specific menu, signature dish, course structure, or ordering format is not available. Tempura Tobari is associated with Tabelog 100 – Tempura 2025, so diners interested in the venue should confirm the current menu and ordering options directly before visiting.
What are alternatives to Tempura Tobari in Shima?
Other named venues that may be considered in relation to Tempura Tobari include La Mer, La Mer The Classic, RIAS by Kokotxa, Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan, and ラ・メール. For broader planning, compare Tempura Tobari with other dining in Shima based on current availability, price, and the style of meal you want.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Tempura Tobari?
A tasting-menu format is not available. The pricing range is JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999, and it has Tabelog 100 – Tempura 2025 recognition.
Is Tempura Tobari worth the price?
Tempura Tobari’s pricing spans JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. It also has Tabelog 100 – Tempura 2025 recognition. Those facts support treating it as a premium Shima option.
Is Tempura Tobari good for a special occasion?
Tempura Tobari may be considered for a special meal in Shima because it has premium pricing and Tabelog 100 – Tempura 2025 recognition.
