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Hello, everyone I am Chifumi Maeda,

a Japanese female president living in Bangkok.

Thank you, guys, for visiting this

“True comments from Japanese female presidents living in Thailand” blog

Today I would like to introduce you to

“Tempura to Kamameshi Obara” located on Sukhumvit Soi69.

“Tempura to Kamameshi Obara” is the name of the restaurant,

but it means Tempura and Kamameshi by Obara.

My husband is from Osaka and he really wanted to try Kansai-style tempura.

I want to eat Kansai style Tempura!!

I didn’t know there were “Kansai-style” and “Kanto-style” tempura,

and to tell you the truth,

I don’t know much about tempura because I have no feelings about it.

My husband’s family was a restaurant,

and his father was a cook, so tempura is a taste that has strong memories for him.

Then a friend told me that

“Tempura to Kamameshi Obara” are Kansai-style.

so we went there as a couple.

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Kanto vs. Kansai Tempura: What Sets Them Apart?

First, let me briefly explain how areas in Japan are referred to.

Kanto is the area around Tokyo, and Kansai is the area around Osaka and Kyoto.

The food is very different, with different dashi, soy sauces, and cooking methods.

Tempura is prepared in different ways depending on the restaurant and the artisan,

but according to our research, the following characteristics can be found.

Key Features of Kanto-Style Tempura

Characteristics of batter (tempura flour)

In Kanto style tempura, the batter is relatively thick and firm.

Tempura flour is usually mixed with an egg,

which helps the batter hold together and adhere well to the ingredients.

Characteristics of Frying Oil

Kanto style tempura oil is often made from sesame oil

or a blend of sesame and rapeseed oil.

This gives it a unique aroma and flavor.

Ingredient Characteristics

Seafood is often used.

Eating characteristics

It is usually eaten with Ten-Tsuyu Soup (made from soup stock, soy sauce and sugar).

Essentials of Kansai-Style Tempura

Characteristics of batter (tempura flour)

Kansai-style tempura batter is thin and crispy.

Eggs are generally not used, which enhances the flavor of the ingredients.

Characteristics of Frying Oil

Rapeseed oil is mainly used.

It has a moderate taste and enhances the natural flavor of the ingredients.

Ingredient Characteristics

Many vegetables and wild plants are used.

Eating characteristics

It is often eaten simply with salt and lemon.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
When I visited, it was served with six different salts.

These are the main differences between Kanto and Kansai-style tempura.

After trying Kansai-style tempura this time,

I found Kansai-style to be more palatable to my taste buds because it is a light fried food.

I would like to try tempura while enjoying the characteristics of each.

How to Reserve a Table at Tempura to Kamameshi Obara: Inside Look

Step-by-Step Reservation Guide for Tempura to Kamameshi Obara

Reservations can be made using any of the methods listed below.

Tel:080 984 6438

E-mail:obaratempura@gmail.com

LINE ID:mizoke

IG:https://www.instagram.com/tempura_to_kamameshi_obara/

I made my reservation on LINE.

Same day reservations are available.

I also told the restaurant that my husband wanted Kansai-style tempura,

and they adjusted various ingredients, etc.

Ambiance of Tempura to Kamameshi Obara: A Visual Tour

When you enter the restaurant, you feel like you are in Japan.

There is a counter with about 8 seats around the cooking area.

On the second floor there are tables that can seat about 30 people.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
The entire wall is covered with menus.

If you have a small group, I recommend the counter seating.

You can enjoy a casual meal in an atmosphere similar to a Japanese Izakaya.

Unbiased Review & Ratings of Tempura to Kamameshi Obara

Must-Try Dishes at Tempura to Kamameshi Obara

The name of the restaurant says “Tempura” and “Kamameshi,”

indicating that these are the two main items at the restaurant.

There are five kinds of Kamameshi, and it takes 30 minutes to cook from raw rice.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
Menu of Kamameshi

What is Kamameshi?

Kamameshi is a traditional Japanese dish that literally translates to ‘rice cooked in a pot’.

This dish is prepared in a special iron or clay pot called a Kama.

The basic ingredients include white rice, fish, meat, vegetables,

and various condiments such as soy sauce, mirin, and dashi.

Not only kamameshi, but also udon noodle is available.

Chef Obara recommended kamameshi again that day,

but I really just wanted to enjoy the tempura, so I did not order it this time.

Tempura is available in a variety of Obara specialties,

meats, seafood, vegetables, and assorted dishes.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
Menu of Tempura

They also recommend ingredients that are not on the menu

but are available that day, depending on what is available that day.

The day we visited, they had “braised chicken livers”.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
Today’s special “braised chicken livers”.

I was surprised by the variety of a la carte dishes and the amount of food.

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Menu of Appetizer
Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
Ume-Kyuri (Japanese plum and cucumber) to refresh your mouth

The tempura is fried one by one in front of us, according to our eating speed.

The batter is thin and light as it is Kansai style.

The vegetables are sweetened by frying.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
Left: Tempura of sweet potato Right: Tempura of onion
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Tempura of Pumpkin

I want to eat Kansai-style tempura!

My husband, who was eager to try Kansai-style tempura, was also very satisfied.

He just kept eating.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
My husband just kept eating.

Tempura in Kansai is red ginger (called Beni-Shoga) and lotus root (called Renkon).

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
Left: red ginger (called Beni-Shoga), Right: lotus root (called Renkon).

It has a unique texture.

They also had abalone tempura that day, so I ordered it.

It was not hard at all, but rather soft in texture.

The aroma of the sea spread in my mouth.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
Tempura of abalone. Served with abalone liver soy sauce.

One of the restaurant’s customers

once ordered 10 abalone alone because they were so delicious.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
We also had the standard shrimp tempura.

I was so busy eating that I forgot to take a picture,

but I ate about 10 kinds of food by myself.

As we said at the beginning, we enjoyed the tempura

and went home very satisfied, vowing to come back.

Cost and Value: Dining at Tempura to Kamameshi Obara

Tempura starts at 38 baht, which is quite reasonable

compared to other tempura restaurants in Bangkok.

Seafood and meat are also reasonably priced at under 200 baht.

Drinks are also reasonably priced.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara
Drink Types and Prices

We were two couples and had two drinks,

two soft drinks and a full meal of tempura for 2,500 baht.

Pros and Cons of Dining at Tempura to Kamameshi Obara

What to Love About Tempura to Kamameshi Obara

Izakaya style, easy to use.

Tempura is fried in front of you by the chef.

Tempura is fried in Kansai style, but the texture is light.

Five minute walk from BTS  Phra Khanong station.

Reasonably priced.

Drawbacks of Tempura to Kamameshi Obara: What to Know

Inconvenient for car users due to lack of parking space.

Smell of fried oil gets on clothes.

Tempura to Kamameshi Obara: Location and Hours of Operation

Address:26, 26 Sukhumvit 69 Alley, prakanong nuea Watthana, Bangkok 10110

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