Hello. Tempura & Sake Ginkiten. I am in charge of PR at Kyoto Porta branch.

Although it is spring according to the calendar, the dignified air of winter still lingers in the streets of Kyoto. This is the time of year when we warm up our cold-shrunken bodies and look forward to the gradual approach of spring. Today, we would like to introduce you to our Tempura, which makes the best use of seasonal ingredients, and which we hope you will enjoy in February. Please enjoy a heartwarming moment of freshly fried tempura at our Porta restaurant, which is directly connected to Kyoto Station.

Craftsmanship shines through! Our commitment to a freshly fried, crispy batter.

Ginten. s tempura is the texture of the batter, which is carefully prepared one by one by our artisans. We use a proprietary blend of flour and temperature-controlled oil to create a crispy batter that makes a pleasant, light sound the moment you put it in your mouth. The technique of sealing in the original flavor of the ingredients without stickiness over time is something we are proud of as a restaurant where you can watch the seriousness of our artisans over the counter. We hope you will enjoy the harmony of the texture and aroma of the ingredients while it is still hot and without any dipping sauce.

2. carefully selected seasonal ingredients and delicate flavors unique to Kyoto

In February, winter vegetables, which have gained sweetness in the cold weather, and fatty seafood are on the menu. We pay particular attention to the way the oil is cut and the frying time so as not to spoil the delicate flavors of the ingredients. The Porta restaurant is close to Kyoto's kitchen, which makes it possible for us to select ingredients with the utmost attention to freshness. Served with tempura sauce or our special salt, the sweetness and aroma of the ingredients will be enhanced and you will feel the change of the season with each bite.

Excellent with Tempura! Carefully selected sake from all over Japan

Good sake is essential to good tempura. We have a carefully selected selection of sake from all over Japan that enhances the sweetness of the fat in freshly fried tempura and refreshes the palate. You can choose the sake that best suits your taste, from dry, refreshing sake to sake with a robust flavor of rice. We also have a wide selection of Kyoto's local sake, which is very popular among tourists. Our staff will be happy to suggest the perfect drink to match your tastes and tempura, so please feel free to enjoy the pairing.