Michelin-Starred Tempura Tasting Menu at an Intimate Counter
Taste a Michelin-starred tempura tasting menu at a Manhattan counter, each piece served with its own salt or seasoning.
🍤 Every Tempura Piece Its Pairing
Snow crab wrapped in shiso leaf sets the tone at Tempura Matsui, an intimate Manhattan counter. The Michelin-starred tempura tasting menu is built on ingredients flown in from Japan, and each piece arrives with its own dedicated salt or flavoring, which rewards slowing down between bites.
The progression reaches beyond the fryer. Foie gras chawanmushi and persimmon with shrimp bring other corners of the kitchen into the meal. Cooking precision anchors the evening, and service is warm, understated, and carefully structured. This is upscale Japanese fine dining suited to date nights and special occasions.
Find the counter at 222 E 39th St. Dinner runs Tuesday through Sunday from half past five to half past eight in the evening. Lunch is served Friday and Saturday from noon to 2 PM, and the room is closed on Monday.
