{"id":4910,"date":"2023-09-12T17:01:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T10:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/?p=4910"},"modified":"2024-10-09T16:06:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T09:06:33","slug":"best-authentic-japanese-cuisine-at-sukhumvit-69-tempura-to-kamameshi-obara-in-bangkoks-hidden-izakaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/4910.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Authentic Japanese Cuisine at Sukhumvit 69: \u201cTempura to Kamameshi Obara\u201d in Bangkok’s Hidden Izakaya"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello, everyone I am Chifumi Maeda, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

a Japanese female president living in Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you, guys, for visiting this <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrue comments from Japanese female presidents living in Thailand\u201d blog<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Today I would like to introduce you to <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Tempura to Kamameshi Obara”<\/span> located on Sukhumvit Soi69.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Tempura to Kamameshi Obara” is the name of the restaurant, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but it means Tempura and Kamameshi by Obara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My husband is from Osaka and he really wanted to try Kansai-style tempura.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I want to eat Kansai style Tempura!!<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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I didn’t know there were “Kansai-style” and “Kanto-style” tempura, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and to tell you the truth, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don’t know much about tempura because I have no feelings about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My husband’s family was a restaurant, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and his father was a cook, so tempura is a taste that has strong memories for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then a friend told me that <\/p>\n\n\n

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“Tempura to Kamameshi Obara” are Kansai-style. <\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

so we went there as a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanto vs. Kansai Tempura: What Sets Them Apart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, let me briefly explain how areas in Japan are referred to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kanto is the area around Tokyo, and Kansai is the area around Osaka and Kyoto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The food is very different, with different dashi, soy sauces, and cooking methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tempura is prepared in different ways depending on the restaurant and the artisan, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but according to our research, the following characteristics can be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Features of Kanto-Style Tempura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Characteristics of batter (tempura flour)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Kanto style tempura, the batter is relatively thick and firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tempura flour is usually mixed with an egg, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

which helps the batter hold together and adhere well to the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Characteristics of Frying Oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanto style tempura oil is often made from sesame oil <\/p>\n\n\n\n

or a blend of sesame and rapeseed oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gives it a unique aroma and flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredient Characteristics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seafood is often used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eating characteristics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is usually eaten with Ten-Tsuyu Soup (made from soup stock, soy sauce and sugar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentials of Kansai-Style Tempura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Characteristics of batter (tempura flour)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kansai-style tempura batter is thin and crispy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggs are generally not used, which enhances the flavor of the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Characteristics of Frying Oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rapeseed oil is mainly used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a moderate taste and enhances the natural flavor of the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredient Characteristics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many vegetables and wild plants are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eating characteristics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is often eaten simply with salt and lemon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I visited, it was served with six different salts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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These are the main differences between Kanto and Kansai-style tempura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After trying Kansai-style tempura this time, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I found Kansai-style to be more palatable to my taste buds because it is a light fried food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I would like to try tempura while enjoying the characteristics of each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Reserve a Table at Tempura to Kamameshi Obara: Inside Look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step Reservation Guide for Tempura to Kamameshi Obara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reservations can be made using any of the methods listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tel\uff1a080 984 6438<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-mail\uff1aobaratempura@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LINE ID\uff1amizoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IG\uff1ahttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tempura_to_kamameshi_obara\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I made my reservation on LINE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Same day reservations are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I also told the restaurant that my husband wanted Kansai-style tempura, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and they adjusted various ingredients, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ambiance of Tempura to Kamameshi Obara: A Visual Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you enter the restaurant, you feel like you are in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a counter with about 8 seats around the cooking area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the second floor there are tables that can seat about 30 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The entire wall is covered with menus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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If you have a small group, I recommend the counter seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can enjoy a casual meal in an atmosphere similar to a Japanese Izakaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unbiased Review & Ratings of Tempura to Kamameshi Obara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Must-Try Dishes at Tempura to Kamameshi Obara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The name of the restaurant says “Tempura” and “Kamameshi,” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

indicating that these are the two main items at the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are five kinds of Kamameshi, and it takes 30 minutes to cook from raw rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Menu of Kamameshi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What is Kamameshi?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kamameshi is a traditional Japanese dish that literally translates to ‘rice cooked in a pot’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This dish is prepared in a special iron or clay pot called a Kama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basic ingredients include white rice, fish, meat, vegetables, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and various condiments such as soy sauce, mirin, and dashi.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Not only kamameshi, but also udon noodle is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chef Obara recommended kamameshi again that day,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

but I really just wanted to enjoy the tempura, so I did not order it this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tempura is available in a variety of Obara specialties, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

meats, seafood, vegetables, and assorted dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They also recommend ingredients that are not on the menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

but are available that day, depending on what is available that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The day we visited, they had “braised chicken livers”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today\u2019s special “braised chicken livers”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I was surprised by the variety of a la carte dishes and the amount of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ume-Kyuri (Japanese plum and cucumber) to refresh your mouth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The tempura is fried one by one in front of us, according to our eating speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The batter is thin and light as it is Kansai style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vegetables are sweetened by frying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tempura of Pumpkin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I want to eat Kansai-style tempura!<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

My husband, who was eager to try Kansai-style tempura, was also very satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He just kept eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tempura in Kansai is red ginger (called Beni-Shoga) and lotus root (called Renkon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It has a unique texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They also had abalone tempura that day, so I ordered it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was not hard at all, but rather soft in texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aroma of the sea spread in my mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the restaurant’s customers <\/p>\n\n\n\n

once ordered 10 abalone alone because they were so delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was so busy eating that I forgot to take a picture, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but I ate about 10 kinds of food by myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As we said at the beginning, we enjoyed the tempura <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and went home very satisfied, vowing to come back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost and Value: Dining at Tempura to Kamameshi Obara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tempura starts at 38 baht, which is quite reasonable <\/p>\n\n\n\n

compared to other tempura restaurants in Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seafood and meat are also reasonably priced at under 200 baht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drinks are also reasonably priced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We were two couples and had two drinks, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

two soft drinks and a full meal of tempura for 2,500 baht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros and Cons of Dining at Tempura to Kamameshi Obara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What to Love About Tempura to Kamameshi Obara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Izakaya style, easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tempura is fried in front of you by the chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tempura is fried in Kansai style, but the texture is light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five minute walk from BTS  Phra Khanong station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasonably priced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawbacks of Tempura to Kamameshi Obara: What to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inconvenient for car users due to lack of parking space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smell of fried oil gets on clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n