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    Tempura Man

    3.9 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Lesley Anne Y.

    Wanted to try this place and so finally went with my sister and some cousins. The place was small very busy they're so wait line for sure the plaza where the place is at is also small so parking is a bit of a challenge. Service was okay I actually had to ask for water and my drink order three or four times before they brought it to us. For the amount of people and how busy the place is there were only two servers so I think they are a bit overwhelmed. The food was okay it was a bit pricey for one jumbo tempura shrimp is $5. The tempura doesn't have its regular sauce which is the tempura sauce with like ginger in it it has this kind of like a Mayo aioli sauce. I did like my food I was just used to having my temporary sauce. I would definitely come back maybe in a few months when everything is more stable cuz I know that this place is new and maybe there still trying to get a hang of things. Happy eating!

    Jumbo shrimp tempura
    Christina T.

    I am SHOOK. I honestly didn't have high expectations for this spot. Thinking that it was just a simple udon spot. It wasn't too busy when I got there, but was definitely greeted right away when I walked in. The ambiance was really laid back. The menu was simple and broken down nicely. There was regular udon with the broth, dipping udon, and rice bowls. I was really intrigued to see tempura eel on the menu so I had to order it and try it. WOW! I was not expecting for it to come out like that. It was nicely fried in the tempura batter and did not fall apart. It was a nice hefty piece too so good to share. I would recommend getting it with the rice bowl instead of by itself. The jalapeño cream cheese tempura was nicely battered and fried as well. The jumbo shrimp tempura....definitely a jumbo shrimp. Hahah. I ended up ordering the beef brisket udon bowl. I love how light the broth was and the texture of the udon was perfect! The beef was thinly sliced but was perfect with every bite. Everything in the bowl was perfection. I really enjoyed it. My friend ordered the tempura udon and got a little basket of tempura of everything with it.....mushroom, broccoli, shrimp, corn, & the egg! It was tempura egg! It was still nice and runny on the inside. Needless to say, I will definitely be back here again.

    Chendara L.

    WOW. I am at a loss for words. I didn't know what to expect from Tempura Man. I saw a good amount of advertisements on social media, but I was still unsure if this place would live up to the hype. It exceeded my expectations! Walking in, you can see all the food being made as if you were at a ramen shop. The seats are well spaced out, but it may not be the best for larger groups. The broth was so light and flavorful. The tempura was cooked perfectly. It was nice and crispy. The jammy tempura egg was my favorite part. I got the eel à la carte but I feel like I needed some rice to go with it. I couldn't believe they tempura'd an eel. I've never seen that before. They also offer dipping udon and rice bowls. The service was friendly and attentive. She advised me that weekends and dinner time can get busy. The wait could be up to an hour or more. If you want to avoid the line, I would recommend coming in on a weekday or off peak hours. This has to be one of the top udon places for me. I will 100% be back.

    Elana K.

    We came here for a friend's birthday. It was peak dinner time and VERY crowded at 6pm on Saturday, opening weekend. The restaurant is not big and there is not much of a waiting area; just a narrow hallway leading to the front door. Someone at the back of the line kindly informed me there is a sign-in sheet at the counter up front. There is no host/ess on duty. Just a paper sign-in sheet on the bar/countertop. I did as the sheet instructed, writing my name, phone number, and party size. 12 people. The bottom of the sheet said I could go wait in my car and they would call. However, before I went anywhere, I wanted to make sure they could indeed accommodate a party size of 12 people. All of the staff members were very busy, but I noticed someone who looked like she might be in charge. She told me our party size was no problem, as long as we didn't mind sitting at separate tables. Other than bar seating, most tables can accommodate 4 people comfortably, or perhaps 6 people if you don't mind a tight squeeze (or have smaller party members). I was told we probably had a 30-45 minute wait. Our group went over to the the Life Bar Arcade just two doors down (another new business, offering convenient come-and-go privileges after you've paid a cover charge). I checked my phone compulsively to ensure I did not miss our phone call (some other restaurant patrons did miss their call, and were not so happy to be passed over). Nearly 45 minutes later the call came and we rushed back over to the restaurant. Our tables were actually not quite ready yet. First, one third of our party was seated, then eventually the next third, and finally the last. Naturally, we did not all receive our food at the same time. Restaurant staff was very busy and attentive. Even though the ever burgeoning crowd waited in that narrow hallway, we didn't feel rushed. Staff patiently answered any questions we had about the food and the menu. After ordering, it did take a while for the food to arrive at our table, but this gave us time for more conversation with friends. My husband also had granola bars packed in his coat pocket, in case things got too dire... Eventually, the food did come. I ordered the tempura udon. This came with a generous assortment of fried tempura vegetables (and one shrimp/prawn) - almost certainly more than I would usually order with my udon. The udon itself had a nice chew, and the noodles were not too "slimy," like I have sometimes experienced at other restaurants. The broth was also quite flavorful. There is a house blend chili sauce at the table, and while it did pack a punch, I'm not sure if I preferred it to the usual Japanese seven-spice (Shichimi togarashi). Since it was opening weekend, they were offering guests complimentary shaved ice for dessert, so that served as a nice birthday treat for us all. There was also a prize wheel, so most of us left with either coupons or merch. Once the heat dies down a little, I am sure I will be back to try something else from the menu. There are a few unique tempura fried items that I haven't seen elsewhere (such as avocado and prosciutto tempura).

    Jane R.

    Great food, great service, and great vibes! Food was worth the wait! It took them 2 years to open and we're glad we waited! The tempura udon was tasty! The broth was rich and deep with chewy and fresh noodles and perfectly deep-fried tempura! I loved how they provided several dipping sauces for the tempura! Their homemade green tea was smooth and had a nice aftertaste. We will definitely be back to try their cold udon!

    Lan N.

    I didn't know Chicago ramen opened a tempura/udon spot. My friend told me about it and I thought we'd give it a try since he said it was good. For starters, I don't know if their AC was down or if that's just how they operate because they're frying tempura...but it was HOT in there. My toddler was so uncomfortable and after awhile, I started to feel really warm too. Occasionally we get hit with a gush of wind, but it wasn't it for us. We got the tempura udon (a hot broth too so it didn't help). The broth was light and has a slight lemony/sour/vinegar taste - nothing bad. Just not wht I expected. The udon noodles are smaller and a little flatter than normal. I'm not sure if they're house made, but they're pretty good. The tempura was lightly battered and not too oily. Especially the vegetables like broccoli and mushroom. Idk I felt underwhelmed by everything I ate. They were also kind of busy and service was slower but we didn't mind - minus how hot it was in there.

    Mark N.

    You know, we're gonna show this place some well-deserved love. It's right next door to Chicago Ramen and is owned by them- the signboard's been outside for years. Lots of delays - over two years -(gotta be those darned building code folks; they seem to be slacking since Covid days; not sure why they aren't able to be more responsive and timely. btw the owners didn't complain about it; it's just my kvetching is all). Anyway, we waited a LONG time for them to open and were happy to see they finally did! We walked in, were warmly greeted, and saw a nice open kitchen and very nicely styled with ingredients stacked on top of the bar running almost the entire length of the restaurant. The ambience was just NICE. I ordered the Tempura Udon (a hot dish with a shrimp tempura and a hot steaming bowl of udon). Wow. The flavors were just nice. Really. I also ordered a side of chicken breast tempura. Oh wow. It really hit the spot. The tempura batter was just perfect- light and flaky. And the flavor- with the available sauces a nice touch- was just perfect. They also gave us a complementary shaved ice at the end of the meal- a really nice touch! Definitely will return. And hubby- a fine Japanese-born man if ever there was one- enjoyed it as well. We'll be back. And you should try it too!

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    Bri C.

    This restaurant just opened on April 16 and is going through some growing pains. The woman server was doing her best, but it looked like she was training two men at the same time, so they weren't as helpful. Waited about an hour at 1pm on a Sunday, since bussing and cleaning the tables was very slow. There was also a sign up list, there's no hostess. Be sure to put your name on the list, my group was just waiting in line without knowing what to do. The inner waiting space is very narrow, many people were waiting outside. Once we sat down and got to ordering, things got better. The udon in the tempura set was warm and flavorful, the tempura a good, though the corn kakiura is wide and a little hard to eat. Don't plan to linger or bring a large group. The biggest they can fit is six in a booth, where you'll be very close to your friends. All in all, the food was good, the service was mid, but I expect that will even out within a month.

    Kake udon. Smokey delicious broth, add their onikasu for a great experience.

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    Excellent tempura udon, it was delicious, inlcludes a tempura soft boiled egg! Will definitely come back!

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