天ぷら 兼久商店 TEMPURA KANEKU−SHOUTEN — Restaurant in Ishigaki

As a Japanese who has had terrible to amazing tempura, I would say this place has one of the worst tempura I have ever had. I cannot believe this place has such high ratings. I ordered a tendon with shrimp, squid and veggie tempura. The shrimp was not well done and had this taste that kills your appetite. I took a bite and set it aside, asking my husband to try his shrimp. He smelt it and made a disgusted look. We told the manager and he told us they were from this morning. It doesn't matter if they're fresh. They were not edible. Other tempura were just too greasy, especially the meat tempura. I had terrible diarrhea 2 hours after dinner. It was one of the worst dining experiences in Japan.. the young staff who kindly guided us to the restroom on the 2nd floor left a good...

We were a bit hesitated of visiting here after shopping in Donki because of very bad recent 2 reviews but we are so so glad we found here.

This place is a real hidden gem of Ishigaki, and also the best meal of Ishigaki (one of the best of this year as well), during our 5 days stay.

The staffs were so so nice and friendly and I could feel that they genuinely welcome the customers and work with a happy spirit.

The tempuras were so crispy also very light like an air. And they have a very addictive tare sauce.

The best tempura was chicken breast with siso, I thought it was an unagi. how amazing and nice surprise!

We would visit here every week if we live here. 😂 Hope they will stay and run business for a long time. Thank you very much for making our last meal in Ishigaki so...

Despite being located inside the Japanese equivalent of WalMart, this small place has the absolute best tempura I have ever had: light and crunchy, meat or seafood with a variety of fresh vegetables, and even a battered fried egg! If you sit too close to the door, you will hear the Don Quixote store's infamous jingle throughout your meal. My wife agrees the tempura is fabulous - better by far than high priced places! Cannot believe this quality food is so...