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Tempura Matsui, New York, NY
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Tempura Matsui

$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Welcome to Tempura Matsui –A Michelin One Star–
Tempura Matsui invites you to experience the fine art of cooking tempura. Within a serene setting, guests have a seat at our counter or tables and can view the delicate preparation of lightly frying fresh fish and vegetables.
We only serve Omakase Dinner Course for $280 per person at 2 specific times Tuesdays through Saturdays between 5:30PM and 8PM.
Also, we serve a Lunch Course for $160 per person at 12 noon only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open irregularly on Sundays.
Tempura Matsui is designed to emulate a Japanese cottage with warm woods, slate floors. A five-seat bar allows guests to wait for their seats while enjoying a glass of wine, sake, cocktail, or beer.
You may make a reservation one month ahead and any cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the reservation to avoid a $100 charge per person.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Koichi Endo

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: For when you want to feel transported to a warm Japanese home complete with a sloping wooden roof and paper screens for windows, look no further than this MICHELIN-Starred Midtown gem. You'll be treated to a dazzling tasting menu where tempura is the star. Expect plates of lightly battered shrimp interspersed with pristine sashimi and an epic sake selection. Make sure to grab a seat at the kitchen counter for a memorable evening up close to the action.

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Additional information

  • Location
    222 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
  • Phone number
    (212) 986-8885
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

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Menu

Tempura Matsui's menu was last updated 2023-09-08.

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What 650 people are saying

Tempura Matsui reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New York City

    Best Overall

  • New York City

    Best Food

  • New York City

    Best Service

  • New York City

    Best Ambiance

  • New York City

    Japanese

  • Manhattan

    Best Overall

  • Manhattan

    Best Food

  • Manhattan

    Best Service

  • Manhattan

    Best Ambiance

  • Manhattan

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tempura Matsui offers a "truly divine culinary experience" with "amazing tempura" and "exceptional service." Patrons rave about the "freshest ingredients" and "fantastic food." This Michelin-starred restaurant provides a "unique experience" with "impeccable" attention to detail, making it a "must-visit" for those seeking authentic Japanese cuisine in New York City.
650 Reviews

  1. Haojie

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was here last year, the experience and food was amazing. Decided to try again for my birthday, this time was somewhat disappointing. Ingredients quality is there, however I can taste the oil this time. The outer layer of most bites aren't crisp as last time. The server is mishandling presentations, unless it's one piece then they was able put it straight on the paper. Overall compare to my experience last year, very disappointed this year.

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  2. Josh

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and even better service. Never went a moment without attentive service and yet never felt overwhelmed either. Thank you for a great night!

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  3. James

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service with a nice atmosphere. The manager and servers were all very friendly and attentive and helpful - service was exceptional. The food was also wonderful - we really enjoyed it. Try the Yuzu Omoi to drink! :-)

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  4. Kevin VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always! The ingredients are always sourced from amazingly high quality sources which leads to a great dinner as the chef prepares impeccable meals!

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  5. Brad VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a unique, fun, delicious experience. Ingredients were top quality as well

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  6. Tianmu VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely tremendous experience, food, service and environment all perfect. Will definitely recommend and come back.

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  7. Tanya

    Seattle15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As one who enjoys new experiences and fine dining, I can honestly say this was one of the most unique and delicious yet. Both particular to detail and fabulous in presentation, Tempura Matsui excels in giving the diners a feeling of VIP treatment and welcome guests. Seafood items were cooked to perfection and served with precision individually, course by course. Highly recommend.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and delightful meal. Enjoyed watching the chefs in their craft preparing each course. Service was excellent. Persimmon old fashioned was very nice.

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  9. Michele

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my birthday here and I’m happy to say the food and service were outstanding. I’ll definitely be coming back!

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  10. Yeyo

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely one of the best experiences on the planet

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FAQs

Tempura Matsui is rated 4.9 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

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222 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016

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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
  • Phone number
    (212) 986-8885
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

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