Release rule

When does Tempura Daikichi Sakai open reservations?

天ぷら 大吉 堺店 · Sakai, Osaka · Tempura

How to book

No reservations

No reservations. Doors open at 23:00 and run to morning; join the queue, and aim for the pre-dawn lull if you want to skip the midnight line.

What to expect: Overnight tempura counter famous for clam soup and shells thrown on the floor; queues of 30-plus at 1am are common, the pre-dawn hours are quietest. Lunch-only sister shop in Sakai-Higashi also takes no bookings.

Next release days

No reservations

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

How do I book Tempura Daikichi Sakai from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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