Restaurant

Tempura Matsui

Japanese•New York•$$$$

Restaurant overview

Tempura Matsui occupies a position in New York dining that has no direct equivalent: it is, by every verifiable account, the only restaurant in the United States dedicated exclusively to tempura at this level of craft.

4.8/5 · 371 Google reviews

The recommendation

Tempura Matsui occupies a position in New York dining that has no direct equivalent: it is, by every verifiable account, the only restaurant in the United States dedicated exclusively to tempura at this level of craft.

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Michelin ★
Rating (Google) 4.8/5
371 reviews
New York
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4.8/5
Google rating
Based on 371 reviews
Michelin
Best for
date night and japanese
Price and pace
Splurge territory | Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
New York | 222 E 39th St #24d, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Menu and ordering

Tempura Matsui menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Tempura Matsui is listed in the Splurge territory price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Kuruma ebi (tiger prawn) tempura
Chawanmushi infused with foie gras
Hokkaido scallop and snow crab wrapped in shiso leaf
Tencha (tea-based soup)
Why go

What makes Tempura Matsui worth the move

Tempura Matsui works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Kuruma ebi (tiger prawn) tempura and Chawanmushi infused with foie gras also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.8/5 Google rating across 371 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
4.8/5 from 371 Google reviews
Best for
date night and japanese
Style
Japanese in New York
Spend
Splurge territory | Check restaurant site

Best for

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Google rating: 4.8/5 from 371 reviews
Price point: $$$$
Popular dishes: Kuruma ebi (tiger prawn) tempura, Chawanmushi infused with foie gras, Hokkaido scallop and snow crab wrapped in shiso leaf
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4.8/5 from 371 reviews
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For now, Tempura Matsui holds a 4.8/5 rating across 371 Google reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Tempura Matsui serve?

Tempura Matsui is a Japanese restaurant located in New York, New York. Tempura Matsui occupies a position in New York dining that has no direct equivalent: it is, by every verifiable account, the only restaurant in the United States dedicated exclusively to tempura at this level of craft.

What is Tempura Matsui best for?

Tempura Matsui is best for japanese, michelin star, date night. Tempura Matsui works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Kuruma ebi (tiger prawn) tempura and Chawanmushi infused with foie gras also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.8/5 Google rating across 371 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Tempura Matsui?

Tempura Matsui is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 4.8/5 from 371 reviews

What should I order at Tempura Matsui?

Start with Kuruma ebi (tiger prawn) tempura, Chawanmushi infused with foie gras, Hokkaido scallop and snow crab wrapped in shiso leaf and Tencha (tea-based soup). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Tempura Matsui worth visiting?

Tempura Matsui holds a 4.8/5 Google rating from 371 reviews. Tempura Matsui works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Kuruma ebi (tiger prawn) tempura and Chawanmushi infused with foie gras also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.8/5 Google rating across 371 Google reviews.

Where is Tempura Matsui located?

Tempura Matsui is located at 222 E 39th St #24d, New York, NY 10016, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Tempura Matsui's hours?

Tempura Matsui's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Is Tempura Matsui good for a date night?

Yes — Tempura Matsui is tagged for date night dining. Tempura Matsui works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Kuruma ebi (tiger prawn) tempura and Chawanmushi infused with foie gras also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.8/5 Google rating across 371 Google reviews.

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