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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
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • 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 Star

    2024

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2023

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (212) 986-8885
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Tunnel Exit St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Grand Central-42st [4,5,6], 33st [6]
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Ezo Awabi (Abalone) Seasonal Tempura

    Jan 11, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Sun - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM,Tue - Sat - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Ezo abalone will be served in tempura only for dinner in January. Please enjoy the natural abalone that can only be eaten during this season.

    Ezo Awabi (Abalone) Seasonal Tempura Photo

What 644 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Best Service

  • New York City

    Japanese

  • Manhattan

    Best Food

  • Manhattan

    Best Service

  • Manhattan

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tempura Matsui offers an unparalleled dining experience with "perfect food, service, and environment." Known for its "unique and delicious" tempura omakase, this restaurant provides "VIP treatment" with impeccable seafood dishes. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and the authentic Japanese atmosphere, making it "a must-visit" in New York.

644 Reviews
  1. Tianmu

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  2. Tanya

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    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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  3. Elizabeth

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  4. Michele

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Yeyo

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  6. Bonan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re a fan of great food and exceptional seafood dishes, this restaurant is a must-visit. Their signature shrimp has consistently impressed me—it’s always perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. It’s clear why this dish is their standout. For an extra treat, I highly recommend ordering the uni wrap. It’s the perfect finishing touch to conclude your tempura dishes. The blend of fresh, creamy uni with the delicate wrap creates an unforgettable bite that will leave you wanting more. The combination of high-quality ingredients, skillful preparation, and thoughtful presentation makes dining here a truly enjoyable experience. Don’t miss out!

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  7. Jesse

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is my third time visiting Tempura Matsui, I visited back cuz I love this place. I had the best fine dining experience since I was pregnant. They are flexible at adjusting the set menu (to fully cooked), even replaced courses taste amazing! All the staff members made us feel warm and taken care.

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  8. Natalie

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceeded all expectations! Very small but outstanding restaurant with excellent service! The freshness of the products, the preparation and the truly wonderful service left a lasting impression. We will be back.

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  9. Stefano

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Heavy food and extremely expensive for what it is

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  10. Jason

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s like being transported to Kyoto… legit authentic tempura omakase, including the highest level of hospitality I only find in Japan. A treasure.

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FAQs

Tempura Matsui is rated 4.9 stars by 644 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Tempura Matsui

222 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
  • Cross street
    Tunnel Exit St.
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Grand Central-42st [4,5,6], 33st [6]
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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