Tenmara Hachimaki

Jimbocho, Tokyo, known as an antiquarian bookstore. The city has a strong image of curry and coffee shops, but did you know that there are shops that offer tendon bowls that captivate literary masters?

The shop in question is "Tentura Hachimaki" on Kanda-Suzuran Dori. Founded in 1945, the "27th Party", which gathers on the 27th of every month from the 20s of the Showa era, was held on the second floor of the store, and many literary masters attended. It is still loved by many celebrities.





Some people may find it a little difficult to enter when it comes to "long-established stores," but there is no pretentious appearance, and the atmosphere is calm and calm. Both the man who fries the tempura at the counter and the female clerk who came to pick up the order will serve you politely and comfortably.

I ordered "Conger Eel Tendon", which is a popular product that Ranpo Edogawa was also addicted to. The price is 1,500 yen (tax included), and the quantity is limited. Comes with miso soup.

Conger eel shrimp tempura bowl

The tendon bowl, which was brought in after waiting for about 6 to 7 minutes, was a bold bowl with ingredients flying from the bowl. Two shrimp, one conger eel and two kinds of vegetable tempura are placed. The sloppy thing in the foreground is the conger eel bone cracker.


First of all, from Ebiten. A crispy and light batter and a juicy body! The fried condition is exquisite and you can fully enjoy the plumpness of the shrimp. This is a high level shrimp heaven ...!



Vegetables are lotus root and peppers. Of course, the bittersweet and fresh peppers are good, but after all, lotus root! It's delicious at a level where a small voice leaked out unintentionally with a bite. It is thickly cut and has a chewy texture, and when chewed, you can enjoy a crispy and pleasant texture. Can vegetable tempura be made so delicious?




The conger eel is plump and thick, and the umami that oozes out from the back of the crispy batter is irresistible. Every time I bite, my brain is filled with "Wow ..., horse ...". It's big and it's the size that pops out of the bowl, so it's perfect for eating.



The sauce, which has been handed down since its establishment, is a smooth type with a scent of soy sauce. Even if the soft white rice inhales plenty of it and eats it alone, it is also delicious. The price of 1,500 yen is convincing if it's a horse and a sense of volume, and I think it's rather cheap.


Tendon of "Tenfura Hachimaki" in Jimbocho, where the literary masters also struck a chord. Why don't you try the bookstore tour here?

■ Tenfura Hachimaki Address: 1-1-19 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo