Release rule

When does Tempura Hatanaka open reservations?

天ぷら畑中 · Azabu-Juban, Tokyo · Tempura

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone only — the house takes no online bookings. No fixed release; call in the afternoon a couple of weeks ahead for the seven-seat counter.

Phone line: ☎ Best before 18:00 (no answer during service), +81-3-3456-2406

What to expect: Seven-seat counter, closed Wed plus one rotating day. Dinner about ¥15,000–20,000; same-day cancellations are asked to be avoided.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

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

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How do I book Tempura Hatanaka 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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