The tempura here is amazing. This is the only tempura restaurant on the entire West coast. I believe that the only other tempura restaurant in America of similar quality is the only tempura restaurant in New York (Tempura Matsui). Other than these 2 places, tempura of this standard can only be found at the best tempura restaurants in Japan. The batter is perfect. The oil is pure and just the right temperature. The cooking time is just right. The result is the thinnest layer of crispiness, nothing at all like most Americans are used to. The underlying ingredients (whether vegetables, shrimp, scallops, uni) are top quality and perfectly fresh. True, the restaurant is expensive, but to see how perfect (and greaseless) tempura can be, Temura Endo is the place.
Amazing dempura selection. One and only. Service was awesome. Value is lacking given the price of $240. Little bit old interior and vibe now. But chef's food was great with excellent service throughout the course.
Decent tempura, good non-tempura dishes, excellent service, but perhaps not the extraordinary experience expected at this price point. FYI, there is no more a la carte pricing at 9pm, set menus only, cheapest starting at $180 as of September 30, 2023. Parking is free after 6pm in the public lot just up the street.
Ponydoc
Tempura Endo is a very special place. It is quintessential Japanese tempura - light, crisp, and fresh - and not the chewy, heavy fare that is typical of most places. The services is attentive and unfailingly polite. It's a unique dining experience that you will want to repeat often.
KimberlyC
No valet parking. Love the idea of a tempura bar but disappointed with the food and service. Nothing stood out as exceptional except maybe the tempura uni. We paid over $1000 for 3 people and for it not be wonderful was a let down. Service was not warm
Jmac
Indulged in a Kyoto-style tempura feast at Tempura Endo in Beverly Hills. ?? From corn to uni, every bite was a delight. Highlights included the mouthwatering Amaebi and perfectly crispy shrimp toast. Ended the meal on a sweet note with a mesmerizing Matcha by Tea-Ceremony Style. A true culinary journey! ??️ #TempuraEndoMagic #KyotoCuisine #FoodieAdventures
Gia Agnelli
Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JudyL
They made us wait for a very long time just checking for the oil to heat up. They should have done this before the guest arrived as there was nothing to look at except for the big chef with the black mask who did not engage with us and only came out to check if the oil was heated and kept going to the back. They forgot to give us one of the course and did not bring it out until we had them bring out the menu and read it to them that the item was on the menu. They kept bringing us other people's bill to sign. They even followed us to the street to sign someone's else's check. The food was pretty good but not something that you could not get somewhere else. It was very expensive. It would have been fine if the service and food matched the price.
Ponydoc
There is no other restaurant in LA quite like Tempura Endo. It is a uniquely wonderful, completely authentic experience in Japanese dining. Every dish is unique and it will redefine your understanding of what tempura is, and can be. I've been to both locations (the other in Kyoto) and I can't wait to go again!
Kaz Yoshida
Foods, Atmosphere and services are okay. It is just overpriced for what it is. I just do not feel like to come back.
Tempura Endo was an exquisite experience. For anyone who appreciates an elegant evening of authentic Japanese food, especially tempura, nothing else I've experienced in Los Angeles comes close. And the service reflects the amazing Japanese attention to every detail.
PMDF
So, we went here under the impression that the set menus were at least able to serve two people, that was not the case. After a glass of wine and observing the only two other people's portions in the restaurant we determined that this probably was as not the place for us - especially on empty stomachs - so we left.
Dar650
Unlike any tempura you've had elsewhere. If you're a fan of this dish, this is the place to go. The coating is lacy and barely covers the food. And so crunchy. The place to sit is at the bar as the chef hands it over to you the instant it's done so it loses none of its texture. The chef has found ways to even make uni tempura and mozzarella cheese tempura! It's a lot of money here. We ordered the Kiyomizu menu (the middle priced one) and were very stuffed. This is a special occasion restaurant for someone who adores tempura.
Brandon Smith
Tempura like no other. Crisp and so light. Feels like fried cotton candy in your mouth. Hefty bill but worth the experience.
SHOTA KAKIBATA
Do you know how Omakase tempura is special in U.S? Endo is only one tempura Omakase restaurant in L.A. The master Satoshi san is amazing. You will enjoy their tempura arts. Literally you will be in Kyoto.There is one other chef names Tomoki San. He is super friendly, and great chef too. You will enjoy real Kyoto tempura.
The tempura here is amazing. This is the only tempura restaurant on the entire West coast. I believe that the only other tempura restaurant in America of similar quality is the only tempura restaurant in New York (Tempura Matsui). Other than these 2 places, tempura of this standard can only be found at the best tempura restaurants in Japan. The batter is perfect. The oil is pure and just the right temperature. The cooking time is just right. The result is the thinnest layer of crispiness, nothing at all like most Americans are used to. The underlying ingredients (whether vegetables, shrimp, scallops, uni) are top quality and perfectly fresh. True, the restaurant is expensive, but to see how perfect (and greaseless) tempura can be, Temura Endo is the place.
Amazing dempura selection. One and only. Service was awesome. Value is lacking given the price of $240. Little bit old interior and vibe now. But chef's food was great with excellent service throughout the course.
Decent tempura, good non-tempura dishes, excellent service, but perhaps not the extraordinary experience expected at this price point. FYI, there is no more a la carte pricing at 9pm, set menus only, cheapest starting at $180 as of September 30, 2023. Parking is free after 6pm in the public lot just up the street.
Tempura Endo is a very special place. It is quintessential Japanese tempura - light, crisp, and fresh - and not the chewy, heavy fare that is typical of most places. The services is attentive and unfailingly polite. It's a unique dining experience that you will want to repeat often.
No valet parking. Love the idea of a tempura bar but disappointed with the food and service. Nothing stood out as exceptional except maybe the tempura uni. We paid over $1000 for 3 people and for it not be wonderful was a let down. Service was not warm
Indulged in a Kyoto-style tempura feast at Tempura Endo in Beverly Hills. ?? From corn to uni, every bite was a delight. Highlights included the mouthwatering Amaebi and perfectly crispy shrimp toast. Ended the meal on a sweet note with a mesmerizing Matcha by Tea-Ceremony Style. A true culinary journey! ??️ #TempuraEndoMagic #KyotoCuisine #FoodieAdventures
Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They made us wait for a very long time just checking for the oil to heat up. They should have done this before the guest arrived as there was nothing to look at except for the big chef with the black mask who did not engage with us and only came out to check if the oil was heated and kept going to the back. They forgot to give us one of the course and did not bring it out until we had them bring out the menu and read it to them that the item was on the menu. They kept bringing us other people's bill to sign. They even followed us to the street to sign someone's else's check. The food was pretty good but not something that you could not get somewhere else. It was very expensive. It would have been fine if the service and food matched the price.
There is no other restaurant in LA quite like Tempura Endo. It is a uniquely wonderful, completely authentic experience in Japanese dining. Every dish is unique and it will redefine your understanding of what tempura is, and can be. I've been to both locations (the other in Kyoto) and I can't wait to go again!
Foods, Atmosphere and services are okay. It is just overpriced for what it is. I just do not feel like to come back.
Restaurantji Recommends
Tempura Endo was an exquisite experience. For anyone who appreciates an elegant evening of authentic Japanese food, especially tempura, nothing else I've experienced in Los Angeles comes close. And the service reflects the amazing Japanese attention to every detail.
So, we went here under the impression that the set menus were at least able to serve two people, that was not the case. After a glass of wine and observing the only two other people's portions in the restaurant we determined that this probably was as not the place for us - especially on empty stomachs - so we left.
Unlike any tempura you've had elsewhere. If you're a fan of this dish, this is the place to go. The coating is lacy and barely covers the food. And so crunchy. The place to sit is at the bar as the chef hands it over to you the instant it's done so it loses none of its texture. The chef has found ways to even make uni tempura and mozzarella cheese tempura! It's a lot of money here. We ordered the Kiyomizu menu (the middle priced one) and were very stuffed. This is a special occasion restaurant for someone who adores tempura.
Tempura like no other. Crisp and so light. Feels like fried cotton candy in your mouth. Hefty bill but worth the experience.
Do you know how Omakase tempura is special in U.S? Endo is only one tempura Omakase restaurant in L.A. The master Satoshi san is amazing. You will enjoy their tempura arts. Literally you will be in Kyoto.There is one other chef names Tomoki San. He is super friendly, and great chef too. You will enjoy real Kyoto tempura.