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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
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
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

    2023

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2021

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
  • Website
    https://www.tempuramatsui.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    222 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    3. 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

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  • Matsui Kobako Crab "Little Jewel Box"

    Dec 5, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
    Sun - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM,Tue - Sat - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    At Matsui, we will be offering Kobako crab tempura, a special menu that is unique to this season, as a course meal only for dinner. Kobako means “little jewel box.” As the name indicates, it is filled with beautiful and delicious eggs. Please enjoy this limited menu!

    Matsui Kobako Crab "Little Jewel Box" Photo

Menu

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What 637 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Japanese

  • Manhattan

    Best Service

  • Manhattan

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tempura Matsui offers a unique tempura omakase experience, praised for its "amazing tempura and experience" and "outstanding food." Guests appreciate the "exceptional service" and authentic Japanese atmosphere. While it may be pricey, many believe it's "worth every penny" for this "truly special" culinary journey in NYC.

638 Reviews

  1. Jesi

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Jason

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 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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  4. Suzanna

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice service. All ingredients are from Japan. Delicious and fresh.

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  5. onsi

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best in town. Excellent service. Incredible food. Warm and cozy.

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  6. Sheri

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner was the best tempura ever! I felt like I was transported to Tokyo. They made our anniversary extra special. This was the best dinner I have had in New York! You won’t regret it!

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  7. Julia

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner and great attentive service. Look forward to visiting again soon!

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  8. PennyF

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to have Japanese tempura as our main dishes. The whole restaurant crews are very professional that they provide exceptional service up to every details. Food is well prepared by the chef in front of you and the seafood is very fresh. I would love to come back again and recommend this restaurant for those who love Japanese food in a quiet and friendly atmosphere.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such an amazing experience. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding!!! Can’t say enough good things about our dinner here

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  10. Tony

    Sydney

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The closest you will ever come in New York to being in a tempura restaurant in Japan; the tempura and sake is first rate (and this restaurant would be at home in downtown Tokyo, trust me I’ve been to quite a few ! ). It’s not inexpensive, but it’s a great night out with a special friend !

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FAQs

Tempura Matsui is rated 4.9 stars by 637 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 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 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    3. 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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