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

Risshun has passed according to the calendar, but there is still a dignified chill in the air in Kyoto. It is precisely because it is such a time of year that we invite you to warm your body and soul with freshly fried warm tempura. Today, we proudly recommend our exquisite food that reminds us of the coming of spring, and the way to enjoy the accompanying fine sake.

1. superb frying technique to lock in the flavor of the ingredients

Ginten. At our Kyoto Porta branch, we are very particular about the oil used for frying and temperature control in order to pursue the original deliciousness of tempura. Using carefully selected oil, our chefs use exquisite cooking techniques developed through years of experience to make the batter incredibly crispy and light, and the filling juicy without losing any of the moisture of the ingredients. The sweetness and flavor of the ingredients spreading from the moment you take a bite is a luxury that only freshly fried ingredients can offer. Although the restaurant is conveniently located directly connected to Kyoto Station, we prepare each dish with the utmost care so that our customers can fully enjoy the essence of authentic tempura. Please enjoy the live performance of freshly fried tempura while watching the craftsmanship behind the counter.

Kyoto's seasonal ingredients and our special ten-tsuyu sauce

Our restaurant proactively incorporates carefully selected seasonal Kyoto vegetables and fresh seafood so that you can experience the seasonality that only Kyoto can offer. This time of year, we especially recommend the pleasantly bittersweet spring wild vegetables and fresh, fatty seasonal fish. We also make no compromises in our tempura sauce, which determines the flavor of our tempura. The rich flavor of the carefully prepared dashi broth and the richness of the mild soy sauce are in perfect balance, and play a supporting role in enhancing the delicate taste of the ingredients without interfering with them. You may choose to enjoy it with salt to appreciate the strength of the ingredients themselves, or dip it in our special ten-tsuyu sauce to enjoy the full breadth of flavors. Please enjoy the full flavor of the season's bounty in the way you prefer.

3. carefully selected sake to complement tempura

Good tempura requires good sake. Our restaurant offers a wide selection of sake carefully selected from all over Japan to pair first and foremost with our artisanal tempura. From crisp, dry brands to mellow types with a rich rice flavor, we offer a wide selection of sake to match your mood and your tempura order. In particular, our ginjo-shu (ginjo sake) and junmai-shu (junmai sake) are particularly special, as they help to cleanse the afterglow of the fragrant fried tempura and bring out the sweetness of the ingredients. We hope that you will enjoy a blissful moment while pairing your favorite tempura with sake on your way home from work or after a day of sightseeing in Kyoto. Our staff will be happy to guide you to the perfect combination.