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Tempura restaurant in Fukuoka, Fukuoka
What should I order at Tempura Hirao Main Store?
What to order
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Okonomi Teishoku
Recommended as the most popular set meal, with a generous mix of meat, seafood, and vegetables, and praised for being a satisfying and well-rounded tempura meal.
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Fish Set
Mentioned as a standout set meal with tender fish and expertly fried tempura that was crisp without excess oil.
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Prawn Set
Highlighted for its fresh, well-fried seafood tempura and overall excellent taste in the set meal format.
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Vegetable Tempura Set
Praised for sweet, tender vegetables and being an amazing value, especially with the salt or sauce.
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Chicken Tempura
Specifically called out as very tasty, moist, and tender, and one reviewer said it was among the best tempura they had ever tasted.
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Squid Tempura
Recommended for its great taste and texture, with multiple reviews mentioning it as especially delicious and memorable.
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Cheese Tempura
Noted as a popular à la carte item, especially enjoyable with the provided condiments.
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Squid Shiokara
Frequently mentioned as a complimentary side dish that helps make the wait worthwhile, with its yuzu note described as appetizing and a good match with rice.
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Ika Shiokara
Praised as a complimentary dish that helps offset the long wait and is enjoyed by many reviewers.
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Marinated Firefly Squids
Included in some set meals and described as a signature item that adds extra value to the meal.
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Pickled White Radish
Mentioned as a nice side item that complements the meal and adds to the overall experience.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
About Tempura Hirao Main Store
Tempura Hirao Main Store is a tempura restaurant in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. It serves Hakata-style tempura with dine-in, takeout, and counter service, and it is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Reviews consistently praise the fresh, hot tempura, the good value, and the complimentary squid shiokara with yuzu. Guests also note the casual atmosphere and the efficient, piece-by-piece service at the counter.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- College students
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Cash-only
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Tempura Hirao Main Store known for?
It is best known for Hakata-style tempura served one piece at a time, freshly fried and timed to the pace of the meal. Reviewers especially mention the okonomi teishoku, the complimentary squid shiokara, and the yuzu accent that makes the rice and tempura more flavorful.
What dishes are most recommended at Tempura Hirao Main Store?
The most recommended items are the Okonomi Teishoku, the vegetable tempura set, and the fish or prawn set meals. Reviewers also call out the stretchy cheese tempura, tempura pork and chicken, and the cuttlefish tempura as memorable choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Tempura Hirao Main Store?
The vibe is casual and energetic, with counter seating, self-serve water and tea, and staff delivering tempura as it is ready. It suits solo diners well, but groups and tourists also use it, especially because the line moves along a bench-style waiting area.
Is Tempura Hirao Main Store good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe it as excellent value, with meals often compared to ramen-level pricing or even called a bargain. The listed price range is ¥1,000–2,000, and several diners mention filling set meals around 940 yen to about $7.
How long is the wait at Tempura Hirao Main Store?
A wait is common, especially at lunch, but reviewers say it usually moves faster than expected. Reported waits are often around 15 to 25 minutes, though some diners waited about 45 minutes and still felt the meal was worth it.
Is parking available at Tempura Hirao Main Store?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
