New York · Kaiseki · omakase
Tempura Matsui
TempuraTempuraOmakaseMichelinFine DiningMurray Hill
New York's only Michelin-starred tempura counter — chef Masato Matsui's Murray Hill room offers a meticulously sequenced tempura omakase using sesame oil and seasonal Japanese ingredients.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Murray Hill
- Since
- 2015
- Chef
- Masato Matsui
Plate № 90
About
Tempura Matsui opened in 2015 on East 39th Street with chef-owner Masato Matsui, who trained in Japan's traditional tempura tradition before bringing the discipline to New York. The restaurant earned a Michelin star for its exacting tempura omakase, in which each ingredient is fried to order in fresh sesame oil and served without delay. It remains one of a very small number of dedicated tempura omakase rooms in North America.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tempura Matsui sits in Murray Hill, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- New York's only Michelin-starred dedicated tempura restaurant
- Chef Masato Matsui's traditional Japanese tempura training
- Omakase sequence in sesame oil, fried to order
- Rare traditional tempura-ya format in North America
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Frequently asked
About Tempura Matsui
- Is Tempura Matsui an authentic tempura restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Tempura Matsui is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tempura in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Tempura Matsui located?
- Tempura Matsui is located at 222 East 39th St., New York, NY 10016, New York, USA in the Murray Hill neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tempura Matsui?
- Tempura Matsui accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Tempura Matsui?
- Tempura Matsui sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for tempura of this format in New York.
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