Tenya Japanese Eatery is one of those hidden gems you'd easily miss if you weren't looking for it. Located on N. Decatur Rd. at a very busy intersection, it sits tucked into a tiny shopping center, blink and you will drive right past it. Parking is limited, and you can immediately tell the small lot fills up fast, especially during peak hours. I stumbled upon Tenya while in town on a Tuesday, scrolling Yelp in search of a solid lunch spot, and I'm glad I did. This is a family-owned Japanese eatery that specializes in comfort food, and according to their website, everything is made from scratch, which absolutely shows in the quality. I placed my order online and picked it up with ease. I ordered the Shrimp Saku Saku appetizer along with a fresh garden Tenya salad. The shrimp were excellent, perfectly crispy with a flavorful panko coating that didn't feel heavy or greasy. The salad was impressively fresh and came with their house-made ginger dressing, which paired beautifully with the crisp greens and added just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Inside, the restaurant is quaint and cozy, with a decent amount of seating for its size. The customer service was warm and welcoming; the lady at the counter greeted me kindly and had my order ready shortly after I arrived, making the pickup process smooth and pleasant. A nice bonus is the selection of packaged Japanese snacks and drinks available at the counter, always a fun touch and something you don't see everywhere. Next time, I plan to dine in and explore more of the menu, along with sampling some of those snacks and drinks. Tenya is a great example of simple, thoughtfully prepared food done right. I'll definitely be back. read more

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We ordered three types ramen. It was just meat green onion and noodles. There just was no flavor. No cabbage, sprouts, mushroom or garlic. The miso was very weak. The food was fresh though just basically tasteless. One of them was shrimp which was fried, breaded and put in the soup. It's like they really don't know how to prepare authentic ramen. read more

First time here, came in to get a "snack" that wouldn't break the bank. The cashier was super sweet & helpful. I ordered the chicken sandwich & the fries. They make everything fresh, took about 15 minutes to get my order. The Sando was sooo good! Chicken was freshly fried, the cucumbers gave it a nice crunch and the sauce was good. The fries didn't have enough of the seaweed, IMO, just tasted like regular fries. I didn't care for the sauce that the fries came with...it was like a sweet soy sauce, just didn't hit. Overall, the sandwich was great, and a nice size. I will be back to try more of their menu items. read more

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I came here on a Tuesday evening while I was waiting for the doors to open at Eagle Eye Bookshop to attend the Ashley Poston book launch event. The staff was friendly and helpful with deciding what to order. The pork gyoza was tasteful and delicious. Very palatable. The Tenya chicken Udon Japanese Curry Mazemen was so good. I love udon noodles because of how thick they are and it was perfect. Loved the pieces of potato I got to eat throughout the dish. The breaded chicken was cooked well and moist inside. The curry sauce paired perfectly with everything. I look forward to the next visit. read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - Tenya chicken Udon Japanese Curry Mazemen - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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I brought my son and daughter here for lunch on a Sunday. The place is clean and spacious for the small number of tables for dining in. I saw a couple get take out which seems popular. Prices are reasonable and I enjoyed my miso udon soup with fried tofu. My son got the 24 hour chasu pork bowl which he liked. Daughter got spicy ramen soup which she wished was spicier. Staff is polite and brought our food to us. I would recommend this local family owned business! read more

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Tenya is a great place to stop by for a quick bite that won't break the bank! The menu is very short & simple serving fried chicken/tofu sandwiches and different types of Japanese rice bowls. I ordered the Chicken Katsu with Tenya Sauce which contains Japanese slaw and cucumber pickles and paired with side of Tenya Furikake Fries. Also ordered soy eggs to try! The fried chicken was great and not overcooked, and was even better with the refreshing taste from the slaw and cucumbers. (This type of sandwich is most likely better while eating at the restaurant rather than ordering by UberEats or Door Dash since it can potentially become soggy by the time it gets to you.) The side of soy eggs were also great and the yolk was runny - just how I like them! This was enough shared with a friend to keep me satiated until my next meal. We were the only ones at the restaurant at the time so we were able to get our food within probably 10 minutes. It's a cute little restaurant with natural lighting and they sell additional Japanese convenience store snacks. read more

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I'm still loving this place! There aren't a lot of Japanese street food spots around, and this place is a rare find. The food and its quality are still on par. The prices are so so, but isn't everything nowadays? Tenya seemed to have expanded their inventory to snacks and drinks. Their menu is still solid imo. read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - Pork chasyu rice bowl. - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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YALL, COME HERE AND TRY IT! If you are craving some authentic Japanese cuisine. This place is a MUST-TRY. The workers are friendly, place is clean, and they sell various drinks, snacks, desserts and entrees. We got their [24hr Braised Pork Chasyu Bowl] and [Cold Soba Noodle Sesame Salad]. [24hr Braised Pork Chasyu Bowl] * This dish is a 10/10 for me. The pork cut itself is high quality, the colesaw was delicious, the radish is sour and sweet, and the egg, rice and sauce all come together harmoniously. [Cold Soba Noodle Sesame Salad] * My girlfriend loved this dish and so did I. The noodles are chilled, fresh and clean taste. The tenya chicken is fried to perfection. Crispy skin and juicy meat on the inside. It is also topped with the delicious radish and some cucumbers. 10/10 Overall, this place is a must visit from me. They also provide soup with the meals too! read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - 24hr Braised Pork Chasyu Bowl and Cold Soba Noodle Sesame Salad - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Great place. - Good prices - Very clean - Quite flavorful. Nothing too spectacular, but fits the ticket and gets the job done. - Portions were a little on the small side. read more

Such a cute, casual Japanese shop with great food! We picked up from Tenya a few days ago and got the curry rice bowl and the katsu sando. Both tasted super good - the curry rice bowl had so much flavor and the katsu sandwich sauces were perfect with the chicken and slaw. The fries were also seasoned well, and I tried some interesting Japanese drinks too. Since it's pretty close to me, I'll definitely be coming back here if I'm craving Japanese food but not sushi or ramen! read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - Japanese Curry Chicken Rice Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Tenya Japanese Eatery, located in N. Decatur, offers a boutique style dining experience. The staff members here are incredibly hospitable and kind. From the moment I walked in, I received a warm welcome and helpful information about the menu. To begin my meal, I ordered a delightful combination of miso soup, Tenya fries & furikake. The fries were prepared fresh to order and came with a special mayonnaise sauce imported directly from Japan. For my main course, I selected the Gingeryaki rice chicken bowl, which featured tender chicken paired with flavorful rice, Japanese's slaw, tenya sauce and pickles. It was a delicious and satisfying choice. read more

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That pork chashu rice bowl is amazing. I like simple dishes and it's a very simple dish but it's well done. The egg and veggies make it look pretty but I came here for the pork. It's rich, flavorful, and excellent on rice. Chicken katsu sando my wife ordered was good too but it needed some type of sauce. The fries were extra crispy and had some furikake seasoning on it which is nice. Furikake seasoning is my crack. I can't think of a food it won't enhance. Would I come here again? Yes. When I'm craving some pork on rice. It's the best pork on rice in the area. read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - Chashu rice bowl - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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I have eaten there three times now having something different each time. Each dish was amazing and brought me back to my childhood when I lived in Japan. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the fried shrimp. It is some of the best shrimp I have ever eaten! Also, the presentation of each dish is immaculate! They really put some much appreciated effort into everything they serve. Additionally, the service is always friendly and efficient. Just go, you won't be disappointed! read more

Excellent service, very friendly and helped guide our choices. The place was clean, orderly and about half full. Ordered the Gyoza, Japanese Curry Rice Bowl, Gingeryaki Rice Bowl, water and a Bottle of Tea. The Gyoza took awhile to come out, and when it did it was cold which isn't what we had in mind. In addition 2 of the 3 chicken pieces of the Curry Rice Bowl were tough. Otherwise good flavor, everything else was hot and I really liked the breading on the chicken. However, at $40 everything needs to be on target and unfortunately it wasn't. read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Fast casual Japanese rice and noodle bowls. Super tasty, fast, clean, reasonably priced. Will definitely be back!

The cashier is very friendly and pleasant. They take great care in packaging the items to go.

Average rating came out to a 3.7, and I've rounded up to 4 here. My partner and I ordered the pork chasyu bowl, 5pc chicken tenders, and chicken katsu sando w Tenya furikake fries - TASTE: 3/5 - the pork chasyu was good, and the slaw and katsu sauce were nice in the sando, but we were overall expecting a little more flavor TEXTURE: 4/5 - the fried chicken paired w the super soft bread hit the spot for me in my sando! The side of chicken tenders is fried btw PRICE: 4/5 - decent prices, this came out to ~$30 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - satisfied us for lunch, and we took the chicken tenders home SERVICE: 3/5 - we ordered at 2pm on a Saturday. Although we were one of the few folks inside, our food took 20-25min ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - clean and minimal decor, and we enjoyed the lofi music playing! PARKING: 4/5 - good amount of parking in the plaza strip read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - Chicken katsu sando w Tenya furikake fries, and 5pc chicken tenders - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Excellent service from the time I entered I was greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. The ambiance was great, clean and well maintained. I love all of the Asian treats they had in the restaurant it took me back to my time living overseas in Okinawa. Now the food was just okay to me. I had the curry chicken bowl. The potato's were not fully cooked and the curry was a bit watered down. I'd definitely go back to try something else on the menu. read more

It was tasty. I liked that the udon showed as spicy and actually had a bit of a kick to it. read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - Udon - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

If you're looking for the perfect little vegetarian bento box in Atlanta, Tenya is your spot. We stopped in for a pick-up order on a recent Saturday and ended up enjoying one of the best takeout meals we have had in a while. Ordering was super easy. We both got the fried tofu platters, hers with French fries and curry sauce, and mine with cold soba and spicy sauce, and both were served with cabbage and daikon salad. A refreshingly light but satisfying meal. And served with a smile. We can't wait to visit Tenya again and again. read more

The food was good but had some limited vegetarian options (my preference is to order vegetarian!) There is tofu available but it was fried so I didn't consider it to be a healthy option! I ordered chicken as a back up plan, specifically the curry bowl. It has some tasty components to it, I wish there were more vegetables in the dish. However the staff were friendly and allowed me to substitute my dish with grilled chicken vs. fried chicken. Not sure if I would be back but it was good for one time! read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - SANDO Curry Sauce Chicken with grilled instead of fried chicken - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I ordered several different items. Among them were the fries, spring rolls, ginger salad and chicken and rice dish and they were all really delicious. The young man at the counter was very courteous and helped me make some amazing decisions. Very reasonably priced! Can't wait to go again! read more

Stopped in on the way home for dinner. First time here and we enjoyed ourselves. It was quiet and relaxing. It only took 5-10mins for our order to come out. The dining area and bathroom were both clean and brightly lit. We both had the Braised Pork rice bowl which came with picked radishes, homemade pickles, Japanese slaw, and half of a soy egg. We devoured the slaw and wished there was more. Next time we'll order a side of that to go with our bowls. The sauce and pork were very flavorful. We also ordered the fried tofu sticks - yummy - very well seasoned batter. Tenya is close to my work and can definitely see myself coming back for lunch regularly. read more

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Pretty neat little place, very clean. I got the Chashu bowl, so good !! The pork belly just melt in my mouth. I will definitely be back with more people. read more

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Tasty, 80% tasty rice with sauce, fried chicken tenders with curry sauce and about a tablespoon worth of mini sides included. Japanese products in the front, plenty of parking outside. Clean inside read more

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Wow! Some of the best food I've ever had. Definitely stop here. I'll be back. For some really easy and I have to go to 85 wards which I have no idea what to say other than the place is really good. read more

Stopped here on a whim with my husband. The place is super cute on the inside. You all straight in to the ordering counter. The menu is posted on screens on the wall and the person at the counter was super nice and explained the menu. Although there's meat in the sandwiches, bowls, and salads, they can substitute with tofu for any order. My husband ordered the Curry Chicken Katsu Sando with fries, and I got TENYA Rice Bowl with 24 hour Braised Pork Chasyu (braised 24 hours, rested for 24 hours, and then grilled. Food was delicious! And I really enjoyed the tea the Turkish host had made (with cinnamon, almond, and cloves). We'll definitely be back! read more

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I wondered in at 5pm on a Sunday. The service was great and the food was delicious! I ordered a Soba Noodle Tenya salad with Gingeryaki grilled chicken and I would definitely recommend it. It's sweet with a hint of savory in the cucumbers and sesame. The reasons this establishment does not get a 5 is for the following reason: I left a tip for my waiter on my card, not realizing that only cash tips go straight to the employees. Although this is legal for all non-tip wage making employees, it's still unethical. All card tips at this establishment go to the restaurant and not the workers. Great food, but remember: bring cash to tip! read more

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Tenya deserves ten-ya stars! here's another 5! ***** Let's star with the food, the chicken is juicy and tender and the outer batter is crisp to perfection. Flavors blend really well, you may taste a bit of tart from the slaw but the salted savory ness of the katsu. There was a sauce that came with my tenders that pairs so well with it. I was nearly finished with the sauce after my first tender, I just couldn't stop. The fries was next level, love the seasoning, loved the seaweed. My gf had the gingeryaki sando and that thing was huge, the sweet sauce was really good with the katsu. Some other dish includes rice plates with curry, fried tofu sticks for vegetarians, and much more. They also had a chashu pork dish that I'm curious about and will be trying soon. I liked the interior decor, it's a nice clean space with a nice cherry blossom digi art backdrop. They had a cool photo op wall also. Try it out! Itadakimasu read more

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We went to Tenya Japanese Eatery tonight for dinner. I got 24 hours Chashu Rice Bowl. Excellent! One of my favorite dishes. I loved the sauce! My husband got Chicken Katsu with Salad. He really liked his. We will be coming back! read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - 24 hours Chashu Rice Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

This newish place is somewhat overlooked between a Willy's and Tea Leaf, but let me tell you, that it is worth stopping in for. We decided to just try a few dishes and all of them were tasty. We had some soy eggs, a dish we very tender pork, and some fried tofu. read more

Super cute new Japanese restaurant that opened up yesterday a couple doors down from Tea Leaf and Creamery. The atmosphere is great and I really enjoyed the mellow music in the background. There's also an Instagramable background in the front! Owner is also really friendly and attentive! Currently they have a special that includes free miso soup, a soda, and hand sanitizer with each order. Curry Chicken Katsu Sando- pretty solid but didn't really taste much curry flavoring to it. Will have to get the regular Katsu next time to better compare. Tenya rice bowl with 24hr Braised Pork Chasu- we got it with the gingeryaki sauce. Really liked the chasu- it's thinly sliced and marinated really well. All the pickled veggies, slaw, and marinated egg complement it too. read more

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The food is tasty but too much sauce. Environment is fine for a self-service fast food place.

Never left a review before and my meal was so bad I felt compelled to. Girlfriend made me come here because it had better stars than Momonoki in ATL. No pictures needed. Ordered pan fried gyoza, 0 crispiness practically steamed. At this point I'm worried for the rest of the order. Our Sando's come out and the bread is soggy and falling apart drenched in sauce, essentially flapping in the wind when I picked it up. Sides were bad too. Honestly ruined my day. We both barely ate out food and left. Waste of $40. 0 stars don't waste your money here. read more

Counter service with limited options. Service was very slow. Food was hot and just ok.

There is parking available right by the restaurant but it does get busy during mealtimes. It is primarily indoor seating, but there is one or two tables outside as well. The menu is small as it focuses on a few items. No alcoholic drinks but there is Asian speciality teas and sodas. Tenya chicken sando with fries: the sando is definitely filling, but the chicken is very hard to chew. The fries were really good though! Nice and crunchy and very flavorful. Japanese curry chicken rice bowl: not enough curry sauce, chicken is super chewy and hard to swallow. Very small amount of potatoes and carrots, plus the curry flavor isn't in the vegetables either. read more

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Clean cafe with friendly staff, order at the counter. Food served at your table. Cold Soba noodles are not served in a broth but are chilled for a perfect hot summer dish. Enjoy! I did. read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - Pan fried Gyoza with cabbage and pickled turnip. Yumm! - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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5 stars it was amazing. Service was fast and ambience fits the theme. I'd come back for sure

I'm obsessed with Tenya and I've only been there once. I hadn't had any katsu since moving to Atlanta, so I was so happy to fulfill my craving at Tenya. On a friend's recommendation, I came for dinner, and had the chicken katsu sando with the tenya fries. The sando is a sandwich of thick toasted Japanese style bread, with thick juicy crispy katsu, cabbage slaw, and cucumber slices, topped with a sauce of your choosing. I went with the katsu sauce just cause it's a classic. This is a perfect sandwich. You've got bread that holds its own and doesn't disintegrate under the heft and juice of the sando guts. You've got crispy, you've got juicy, you've got acid and crunch and savory flavory. I would change nothing about this sandwich. You're perfect just the way you are. If you get the sando "meal" which is an extra $2, you can get a side. The tenya fries are some of the crispiest fries I've had recently, topped with furikake, with a side of Tenya mayo. I don't know what Tenya mayo is, but it is good. Honestly it was a bit surprising to get such good french fries at a Japanese place. All that for $12 is insane. And super satisfying. I am definitely coming back to try other things on the menu. They have katsu curry, too, which I was eyeing. It is counter service (order at the counter and they'll bring the food out to you) and pretty fast. On a Friday night they were busy but had enough tables to seat everyone. Also the inside is very cute. read more

First time visiting and I ordered the pork chasyu bowl to go. Wow! So much flavor! Emily at check out was super helpful with my selection. Thank you! I'll definitely return. read more

Tenya Japanese Eatery - 24hr Braised Pork Chasyu Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Decatur, Georgia