I really enjoy the food at Tendon Kohaku — the tempura is consistently crispy, the portions are satisfying, and the **flavors** are spot on. It’s one of the better places for a good tendon bowl, and I appreciate the quality ingredients and presentation.
That said, I do think it’s a little stingy that they don’t allow ingredient swaps. Sometimes it’d be nice to **customize** just a little (for dietary preferences or simply to avoid an item you don’t enjoy), and the inflexibility takes away from an otherwise great dining experience.
Still, **it's** worth a visit if you’re craving a solid tendon meal — just be prepared to take the bowl as it comes.
Nina Ee
4
Seriously, this place is awesome for lunch! The food and service are both top-notch. And the tempura? You have to try it all – it's all delicious. Definitely worth checking out for a weekday lunch.
Soh Si
3
Got the Signature Tendon with their Japanese multigrain. The batter is slightly thicker than expected, but it was fried well. The inside of each tempura, however, was pretty dry and not “juicy,” except for the chicken, which was delicious. Portion size is generous, but the overall bowl was super dry—a small sauce drizzle, as shown in the photo, left the rice and tempura beneath it just extremely dry. They provide soy sauce and chili powder on your table, but I would have preferred some complementing dipping sauce on the side. It’s hard to ask for any service, as the only guy who works the floor there stays in the kitchen when not serving. Do NOT go if you are sensitive to sound or have a headache, as they blast their continuous music for some reason (refer to video), and it gets quite unpleasant after a while.
Zachary Chen
5
Excellent food! I had the half-half set – a half portion of tendon and a half portion of udon. Both were delicious. The tempura items were crispy and light, a delight to eat. The chilli flakes provided added a nice kick. Highly recommended!
Ni Ke Chia
5
Blown away by the taste of everything. Usually, these dishes are either too soggy, have too much rice, or are too dry. Here, the rice portion is just right and chewy. The chicken breast is tender and not dry. All the crispy batter is so good, and the spicy tendon sauce is my favourite. It's always great, even over the years! Good quality and fast service.