joseph aquino
Its a good meal for the price. Food is tasty and good quality. The drinks are refillable.
Location: 181 Orchard Rd, #B1-01 Orchard Central Singapore 238896
Floor B1 · Orchard Central
Japanese tempura tendon specialist from Sugamo
Japanese tempura tendon specialist from Sugamo
Tenya is a Japanese tempura restaurant chain originating from Sugamo, Tokyo, that specialises in tendon, bowls of rice topped with freshly fried tempura. With over 200 outlets in Japan, Tenya has established itself as a leading name in affordable, high-quality tempura, and its Singapore outlet at Orchard Central brings this reputation to local diners. The casual, counter-seat dining style mirrors the efficient and unpretentious approach of the original Japanese shops.\n\nThe tempura is fried to order in a light, crisp batter that retains its crunch without feeling heavy. The signature Tenya Tendon features an assortment of prawn, squid, fish, and vegetable tempura drizzled with a proprietary tare sauce that balances sweet, savoury, and umami notes. Diners can choose from various tendon configurations, including the all-prawn option and seasonal specials. Side dishes include miso soup and pickled vegetables.\n\nTenya offers a satisfying and accessible tempura experience that prioritises quality and consistency. The Orchard Central location provides a convenient option for a quick, flavourful meal in the Orchard Road area, with each bowl delivering the satisfying crunch and savoury depth that has made tendon a beloved staple of Japanese casual dining.Operating hours not available
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joseph aquino
Its a good meal for the price. Food is tasty and good quality. The drinks are refillable.
owen
Came at the ungodly hour of 5pm to not a single soul. Service was prompt, and server was friendly. …
Skye Cai
Cold noodle is still the best. Good to dip with the sauce. Tempura are fresh, not oily or overly fried. Used to have two prawns but guess …
YT
I’ve been coming to this udon place ever since I first tried it, and it’s been nothing short of amazing. The cold udon is perfectly chewy, and every dish I’ve tried has been fantastic. The tempura is crispy and crunchy, adding the perfect …
Ong Zhi Yuan
Stumbled upon Tenya during lunch and decided to give it a try. Specializing in a wide variety of Tempura Dons (rice bowls) and noodle sets, this spot turned out to be a pleasant surprise. …
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Tempura Tendon Tenya
The exterior of a Japanese restaurant called Tempura Tendon Tenya. The storefront features a prominent blue and yellow sign with Japanese characters and the text "TEMPURA TENDON TENYA ASAKUSA TOKYO". There are display cases with food items and a "PLEASE QUEUE HERE" sign. Inside, a counter and seating area are visible.
Tempura Tendon Tenya
The exterior of a restaurant with a prominent sign that reads "TEMPURA TENDON TENYA ASAKUSA TOKYO". There are digital screens displaying menu items and promotions, as well as a physical menu board. People are seen queuing and ordering at the counter.
Tempura Tendon Tenya
The exterior of a Japanese restaurant called Tempura Tendon Tenya, located in Asakusa Tokyo. The entrance features a prominent blue sign with Japanese characters and the restaurant's name in English. Inside, a counter displays food items and a soft serve ice cream machine. A menu board is visible to the left of the entrance.
Tempura Meal
A tray with a meal consisting of tempura shrimp and vegetables, a bowl of white rice, a small bowl of dipping sauce, a small bowl of pickled ginger, a small bowl of salad, and a bowl with a lid. A cup with a beverage is also visible on the left.
Soba Noodle Set
A tray with a set meal including soba noodles, tempura, fried chicken, dipping sauce, grated daikon, chopped scallions, and a cup of ice cream.
Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone
A hand holds a soft serve ice cream cone with a waffle cone. In the background, a person wearing a blue cap and mask is visible behind a counter, along with an ice cream machine.
Tempura Donburi Meal
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal served on a tray. The meal includes a bowl of rice topped with tempura, a side of edamame, a bowl of soup, and a cup of tea. A small container with the logo "Oishi" is also visible. A receipt with a QR code is clipped to a metal stand in the background.
Restaurant Interior with Food Display
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a large mascot statue in the foreground. To the right, a display case showcases various food items, likely tempura bowls, with their names and prices. Behind the counter, a television screen displays a video, and a soft-serve ice cream machine is visible. The overall ambiance is clean and modern, with wooden accents and bright lighting.
Restaurant Mascot and Menu
A large cartoon mascot stands next to a table with a menu and a hand sanitizer dispenser. The mascot is wearing a white headband, a white shirt, and a dark blue apron with Japanese characters. Behind the mascot, a display case shows various food items, and a sign indicates operating hours and dining time limits. The menu on the table features images of Japanese dishes.
Tempura and Soba Noodles
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal featuring tempura served over rice in a bowl, accompanied by miso soup and a side of green soba noodles with a dipping sauce. The tempura appears to include shrimp, pumpkin, and green beans.
Chawanmushi
A close-up overhead view of a bowl of chawanmushi, a Japanese savory egg custard. The custard is a pale yellow and appears smooth. It is topped with a slice of shiitake mushroom and a small piece of orange garnish, possibly carrot. The bowl has a blue rim and is placed on a black, textured coaster. A dark red spoon rests to the left of the bowl. The background is a light-colored wooden surface.
Chawanmushi with Shiitake Mushroom
A close-up shot of a Japanese savory egg custard dish called Chawanmushi, topped with a slice of shiitake mushroom. The custard is a pale yellow color and appears smooth and delicate. It is served in a white ceramic cup with a clear glass saucer, placed on a light-colored wooden table. In the background, out of focus, are the arms and shoulders of two people, suggesting a dining setting.
Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone
A hand holds a soft serve ice cream cone with a black waffle cone. In the background, a cartoonish mascot figure wearing an apron stands behind a counter. The mascot has a black mustache and is wearing a white headband. The background also shows blurred figures of people and decorative floral lights on the wall.
Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone
A hand holds a soft serve ice cream cone with a dark waffle cone. The background features a bright blue door and a blurred interior with metallic walls and decorative elements.
Japanese Meal Set
A tray with a bowl of udon noodles, a plate of tempura, a small bowl of fried chicken, a dipping sauce, grated radish, and a cup of ice cream.
Tempura Donburi Display
A display of three different types of tempura donburi (rice bowls with tempura). Each bowl is presented with a wooden sign showing the name and price in Japanese and English. The tempura includes shrimp, vegetables like pumpkin and green beans, and other fried items.
Fried Calamari
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with golden-brown fried calamari. One piece of calamari tentacle is visible in the center, showing its pinkish-purple hue. The calamari pieces are irregularly shaped and appear to be coated in a crispy batter. The bowl is placed on a wooden surface.
Delivery Robot
A white and blue delivery robot with a digital display and shelves stands in a restaurant. A server in a mask and apron is visible in the background.
Tempura Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a tempura rice bowl, featuring crispy fried shrimp, lotus root, and green beans served over white rice. A side of soup is visible in a decorative bowl.
Tempura Donburi with Green Tea Soba
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal. In the foreground, a bowl of tempura donburi is filled with crispy fried shrimp and vegetables. To the right, a bowl of green tea soba noodles is visible. A small packet of wasabi is placed on the tray. The background shows a blurred restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs.
Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone
A hand holds a soft serve ice cream cone with a black waffle cone. The ice cream is white and swirled. The background is blurred and appears to be inside a shop with shelves of baked goods.
Cartoon Chef Figurine
A ceramic figurine of a cartoon chef wearing a white shirt, a dark blue apron with Japanese characters, and a white headband. The figurine is standing on a black mat on a wooden table. In the background, there is a sign that says "We are hiring!" and a QR code.
Tempura Udon Set
A tray of food featuring a bowl of udon noodles, tempura, dipping sauce, grated daikon, and chopped scallions. The tempura includes a slice of pumpkin, a shrimp, and green beans.
Restaurant Interior with Colorful Ceiling Display
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a long wooden table in the foreground. The ceiling features a large, vibrant, abstract digital display with swirling colors of blue, pink, purple, and green. A black panel above a glass partition displays the restaurant's logo, which reads "TEMPURA TENDON TENYA ASAHI KOYO" in English and Japanese characters. Behind the glass partition, the kitchen area is visible, with stainless steel equipment and shelves. Two white, futuristic-looking service robots are positioned on the left side of the image. Several tables with chairs are set up, and some have transparent dividers. A small menu or promotional stand is visible on the table.
Restaurant Interior with Service Robot
An interior view of a restaurant with tables, chairs, and a service robot. People are seated at tables, and a robot with a white top and blue base is positioned in the foreground. The robot has a screen and shelves for carrying items. In the background, there are shelves with dishes and an exit sign. A red sign with white text that says "DO NOT SOCIAL DISTANCE" is visible on a table.
Japanese Food Display
A display case with various Japanese dishes, primarily tendon (tempura over rice) and donburi (rice bowls). Each dish is presented with a realistic food model and a sign indicating the name and price.
Fried Appetizers
Two plates of fried food, one with small pieces and the other with larger pieces, are served with lemon wedges. Chopsticks are visible. A wet wipe packet is in the background.
Food Display
A display case with multiple shelves showcasing various food items, likely models. The top shelf features four bowls of what appears to be shrimp tempura served over rice. The bottom shelf shows a bowl of fried rice, a bowl with assorted fried items including pumpkin and mushrooms, and a small bowl with a "Not Available" sign.
Restaurant Interior with Diners
An interior view of a restaurant with several diners seated at wooden tables. The decor features red and white accents, with modern pendant lighting. In the background, there is a counter area with a soft serve machine and a television screen displaying content. The overall ambiance appears casual and busy.
Tempura Rice Bowls
Two bowls of tempura served over rice, accompanied by miso soup. The bowls contain various tempura items, including shrimp, fish, and vegetables.
Spicy Mayo Fries
A close-up shot of a serving of french fries generously drizzled with a creamy, pinkish sauce, likely spicy mayonnaise, and sprinkled with dried herbs. The fries are presented in a metal tray lined with white paper, resting on a wire rack. The background is a warm-toned wooden surface.
Chawanmushi with Mushroom and Crab Stick
A close-up shot of a bowl of chawanmushi, a Japanese savory egg custard. The custard is a pale yellow color and appears smooth. It is topped with a slice of shiitake mushroom and a piece of imitation crab stick. The bowl is white with a dark blue rim and sits on a white saucer. A spoon rests on the saucer to the right of the bowl. In the background, a plate with a salad and another small dish with pickled ginger are visible. The setting appears to be a restaurant table with a wooden surface.
Service Robot
A white and blue service robot with shelves stands on a wooden floor. To the left, a beverage dispenser and stacked boxes are visible. A Pepsi logo is displayed on a screen in the background. A charging station for the robot is on the right.
Fries with sauce
A close-up shot of french fries topped with a creamy pink sauce and sprinkled with herbs. The fries are golden brown and appear crispy. They are served in a metal basket lined with white parchment paper.
Restaurant Interior
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a counter area in the foreground and dining tables in the background. A logo with Japanese characters and the word "TENYA" is visible on the wall. There are signs for "NO SMOKING" and "24HRS CCTV SURVEILLANCE". A display of bowls is mounted on the back wall. Several patrons are seated at tables.
Shrimp Tempura Bowl
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with rice and topped with several pieces of crispy shrimp tempura and some green tempura vegetables. The bowl has a blue rim and sits on a dark tray. In the background, blurred figures and a phone on a stand are visible.
Restaurant Interior with Abstract Ceiling Display
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a long communal table in the foreground. Diners are seated at the table. Above, a large, vibrant, abstract digital display is mounted on the ceiling, featuring swirling patterns of blue, pink, green, and purple. The restaurant has a modern aesthetic with wooden accents and a visible kitchen area in the background.
Restaurant Interior with Dining Tables and Stools
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with wooden tables and blue stools. A long communal table with stools is visible in the background, as well as smaller tables in the foreground. There are also signs for an exit and emergency exit. A person is seated in a purple chair in the far right.
Fried Calamari with Lemon Wedge
A plate of fried calamari is served with a lemon wedge on a blue and white patterned plate. A cup with a Coca-Cola logo is visible to the left, and chopsticks are to the right. The food is placed on a wooden table.
Tempura Rice Bowl and Miso Soup
A close-up overhead view of a tempura rice bowl and a bowl of miso soup on a wooden table. The tempura bowl is filled with rice and topped with various fried items, including shrimp and vegetables, drizzled with a sauce and sprinkled with red pepper flakes. A small black bowl and red chopsticks are also visible.
Japanese Restaurant Interior
The image shows the interior of a Japanese restaurant. In the foreground, there is a counter with food displays featuring tempura dishes. A sign indicates "We are hiring!". To the left, a TV screen displays fireworks and Japanese text. A neon sign for "HOKKAIDO Soft Serve" is visible. The background shows dining tables and chairs, with patrons seated. A wall display features numerous bowls.
Tempura Tendon Tenya Entrance
A view of the entrance to a Tempura Tendon Tenya restaurant. A blue sign with Japanese characters and the text "TEMPURA TENDON TENYA ASAKUSA TOKYO" is visible above the entrance. Inside, staff members are visible behind a counter. To the right of the entrance, there is a life-size cutout of a man wearing glasses and a blue coat, with the Zoff logo at the bottom.
Tempura Dishes
A close-up shot of several tempura dishes on a wooden table. In the foreground, a bowl of rice is topped with various tempura items, including shrimp and vegetables. To the right, a plate holds more tempura shrimp. In the background, other tempura dishes and bowls of sauce are visible. Two people are partially visible in the upper background, suggesting a dining setting.
Restaurant Interior with Display of Bowls
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a display of various ceramic bowls on a wall. Several tables and seating areas are visible, with patrons dining. The decor includes wooden elements and modern lighting fixtures.
Tempura Donburi
A close-up shot of a tempura donburi, a Japanese dish consisting of deep-fried seafood and vegetables served over a bowl of rice. The tempura includes a shrimp, a slice of pumpkin, and some green vegetables. The dish is drizzled with a sauce and served with a side of miso soup.
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