Kushitenpura Dandanya is a specialty kushiten (skewered tempura) restaurant located just a 5-minute walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station. Known for offering over 100 seasonal varieties of kushiten throughout the year, this place is a hidden gem for tempura lovers. The cozy wooden interior provides a calming atmosphere, and the live kitchen setup allows you to enjoy the sizzling sound and aroma as each skewer is freshly fried right in front of you. It’s open continuously from lunch through dinner, making it super convenient to visit anytime!
During my lunchtime visit, I ordered the “Take Teishoku” (Bamboo Set Meal), which includes shrimp, squid, whiting, and three kinds of seasonal vegetables — today’s selection being maitake mushrooms, eggplant, and green pepper. Each item was coated in a light, crispy batter that was surprisingly non-greasy. The shrimp was especially plump and juicy, with a satisfying crunch from the outer layer. The eggplant was sweet and soft, while the maitake added an earthy depth to the meal — all perfectly balanced in taste and texture!
The set comes with rice (which you can refill), miso soup, pickles, and a small side dish. The tempura dipping sauce was gentle and well-matched to all items. I loved how the overall meal felt both hearty and light at the same time — a perfect combination for a satisfying yet non-heavy lunch. The value for money here is really impressive too; the quality of each ingredient shines through clearly.
One little thing to be aware of: the tempura is extremely hot when served fresh out of the fryer! I almost burned my tongue in my excitement… so be sure to give it a moment to cool down before diving in.
If you’re looking for a casual yet top-notch tempura experience in Shinjuku, Kushitenpura Dandanya is a great choice. From the quality of the frying technique to the seasonal selection of ingredients, everything felt carefully crafted and full of care. Definitely worth a visit when you’re craving some light, crispy, and heartwarming Japanese flavors!
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串天ぷら 段々屋は、新宿駅西口から徒歩5分の場所にある創作串天ぷらの専門店。年間100種類以上の季節串を展開しており、訪れるたびに違った味わいに出会えるのが魅力のひとつなんです〜っ！店内は木の温もりあふれる落ち着いた空間で、カウンター越しに職人さんが目の前で揚げてくれるライブ感も楽しめるのがうれしいポイント。ランチから夜まで通し営業しているから、使い勝手も抜群です♪
今回はお昼に訪れて、「竹定食」を注文してみました！海老・いか・きすに加えて、舞茸・ナス・ピーマンの野菜天3種がついた盛りだくさんな内容。サックサクに揚がった衣は驚くほど軽くて、どのネタも素材の美味しさを邪魔しない絶妙な揚げ加減！特に海老は中までぷりっぷりで衣の香ばしさと相まって幸せな味…！ナスはほんのり甘くてジュワッととろける食感、舞茸は香りがしっかり立っていて存在感ありました〜！
定食にはご飯・お味噌汁・小鉢・お漬物がついていて、ご飯はおかわり自由なのもありがたいっ！天つゆもあっさりとしていて、どれをつけても素材の味を引き立ててくれる感じ。しかもこの内容でこのお値段は、コスパの良さにもびっくりです…！ボリューム感はありつつも全体的に重すぎず、午後の仕事にも響かないのも嬉しいところ〜っ。
ひとつ注意点があるとしたら、ほんっとうに揚げたてで出てくるので、つい夢中になって食べるとちょっと口の中がアツアツに…（笑）一口目は少し冷ましてからがオススメかもですっ！
新宿で気軽に本格的な天ぷらを楽しみたいときには、「串天ぷら 段々屋」おすすめですっ！落ち着いた空間で、上質な和食ランチをリーズナブルに楽しめる素敵なお店でした〜っ！
Kushitenpura Dandanya is a specialty kushiten (skewered tempura) restaurant located just a 5-minute walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station. Known for offering over 100 seasonal varieties of kushiten throughout the year, this place is a hidden gem for tempura lovers. The cozy wooden interior provides a calming atmosphere, and the live kitchen setup allows you to enjoy the sizzling sound and aroma as each skewer is freshly fried right in front of you. It’s open continuously from lunch through dinner, making it super convenient to visit anytime!
During my lunchtime visit, I ordered the “Take Teishoku” (Bamboo Set Meal), which includes shrimp, squid, whiting, and three kinds of seasonal vegetables — today’s selection being maitake mushrooms, eggplant, and green pepper. Each item was coated in a light, crispy batter that was surprisingly non-greasy. The shrimp was especially plump and juicy, with a satisfying crunch from the outer layer. The eggplant was sweet and soft, while the maitake added an earthy depth to the meal — all perfectly balanced in taste and texture!
The set comes with rice (which you can refill), miso soup, pickles, and a small side dish. The tempura dipping sauce was gentle and well-matched to all items. I loved how the overall meal felt both hearty and light at the same time — a perfect combination for a satisfying yet non-heavy lunch. The value for money here is really impressive too; the quality of each ingredient shines through clearly.
One little thing to be aware of: the tempura is extremely hot when served fresh out of the fryer! I almost burned my tongue in my excitement… so be sure to give it a moment to cool down before diving in.
If you’re looking for a casual yet top-notch tempura experience in Shinjuku, Kushitenpura Dandanya is a great choice. From the quality of the frying technique to the seasonal selection of ingredients, everything felt carefully crafted and full of care. Definitely worth a visit when you’re craving some light, crispy, and heartwarming Japanese flavors!