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Tempura Matsui

Tracked on 2 lists across 2 authorities, ranked as high as #77.

222 E 39th St #24d, New York, NY 10016, USA Website ↗ Japanese

Tempura Matsui skillfully demonstrates why tempura is a celebrated Japanese cuisine type in its own right. The prized seats are at the counter, especially if you want to see the master at work.The chef uses a mix of sesame and cottonseed oils and the batter is used sparingly. You’ll start with a seasonal soup including seared scallop with wheat cake, before having some beautifully arranged sashimi. Then, the main event begins in the traditional way with crispy shrimp legs. Dishes turned out of this kitchen usually vary according to the seasons, but could include the likes of wonderfully tender squid, succulent Hokkaido scallop, tender cauliflower, as well as snow crab wrapped in shiso leaf. Be sure to end with tencha, with its mellow and deeply flavorful broth.

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Tempura Matsui appears on 2 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 1, and written up on 1 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.

Ranked & rated
oadguides.comTop Restaurants in North America 20262026
#77
Reviewed & mentioned
Michelin Master Restaurants All Categories_July16_2026 USA 2026michelin master restaurants all categories_July16_2026 USA 20262026
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