Tempura Matsui | NYC’s Omakase Oil Bath 🍤✨

At NYC’s only tempura omakase, even the figs get deep-fried—and oh, it’s glorious. This $220 splurge is a crispy, golden journey that’ll make you rethink everything you know about fried food. Here’s why we left greasy, happy, and already planning our next visit: 🍽️ Standout Bites 🦐 Shrimp Head – A crunchy umami bomb that shatters perfectly with each bite. The ultimate opener. 🍠 Sweet Potato – Sliced thin, fried to caramelized perfection—like eating candy disguised as tempura. 🍄 Mushroom "Dumpling" – Juicy on the inside, shatteringly crisp on the outside. A textural masterpiece. 🍑 Fried Fig – Yes, you read that right. Sweet, warm, and unexpectedly sexy. A must-try curveball. � The Tempura Experience 16+ courses of light-as-air frying—no greasy residue, just pure magic. Seasonal surprises (think: fried uni wraps, delicate scallops, even lotus root chips). Batter so delicate, you’ll wonder if it’s actually fried or just whispered into hot oil. 🧂 Service Wins ✅ Sauce-pouring theatrics – Like a tea ceremony, but for tempura. (Instagram gold.) ✅ Extra spoon for long-nail problems (because elegance shouldn’t be sacrificed). ✅ Salt & flavor coaching – They’ll teach you how to dip like a pro (no rookie mistakes here). 💬 Tempura Debate Team Shrimp (savory crunch) or Team Fig (sweet surprise)? Drop your vote below! 👇 📌 Pro Tip: Book weeks ahead—this tiny 8-seat counter is NYC’s worst-kept secret. #TempuraMatsui #OmakaseNYC #NYCEats #JapaneseFood #FineDining #TempuraLovers #FoodieHeaven #MichelinWorthy #SplurgeWorthy