A Crib Note for Toraya
*1, Toraya Tempura
Toraya is a very famous old Tempura and Sashimi restaurant in Yokohama, which is highly rated on the Japanese internet, but not yet developed for non Japanese speakers because of no English menu and limited information.
For non Japanese speakers it could be hard to drop by this kind of local restaurant without Japanese attendant. It is a pity.
But DO NOT WORRY, I will guide you how to explore this great restaurant so that you can have the best Tempura and Sashimi in Yokohama without language problems.
Their super-delicious Tempura and Sashimi are worth to try.
Toraya Entrance, It looks mysterious..
No reservation is needed if you are a small group. It is a local eatery, nothing exclusive.
Enjoy exploring Japanese local world with this guide!
*2, Sashimi Omakase
2,700-3,000 yen for 2 Sets of Tempura (without shrimp)
3,800-4,000 yen for 2 Sets of Tempura (with shrimps)
8,000-9,000 yen for 2 Sets of Tempura (with shrimps) and Sashimi Omakase
*Drink excluded
There is no price list int this restaurant!
How To Order Tempura in Toraya
Tempura Ichininmae-mori
The easiest way is ordering a set Tempura.
"Tempura Ichininmae-mori"
(Set of Tempra for 1 person without shrimp), about 1,260yen
The contents are:
fish(ShiromiSakana), conger eel(Anago), squid(Ika), 4 seasonal vegetables(Yasai)
Miso soup,rice, Japanese picles.
If you wish to add a shrimp tempura, tell them "Ebi mo onegai shimasu (I would like a shrimp added)."
About 500 yen is added on the price of Tempura Ichininmae-mori.
Another bowl of rice is free of charge, just tell them "Gohan Okawari, please"
You can also ask Only Vegetable Tempura Set, tell them "Yasaidakeno Tempura, please".
Sashimi Menu
*3, Sashimi Omakase
"Sashimi Omakase"
3 kinds of Sashimi of today's recommendations, for two people, about 3,500-4,000 yen
"Sashimi Komori"
Small Sashimi portion, 1,100yen～2,000yen
*4, Sashimi Komori, Their fresh Bonito is the best in the world!
They never treat farm-raised fish, and have firm bonds of trust with local wholesale dealers, so the fish quality is no doubt.
Please note that the variety of fish and the price are depending on the market. Ask them the price when you order.
They have been long-loved by locals and many customers since 1958, which means they mostly satisfy customer's needs, and there is nothing dodgy without price list.
*5, ld good Tempura Bar
They also have boiled fish with soy sauce and sugar, and some la carte. Ask them if you are interested in.
*6, Tatami Mat Room
For the reasons of no price list in this restaurant it is owner's consideration for the hosts/hostesses in the customers, and many frequent local repeaters know the price.
3mins walking distance from JR Knnai Sta.
Small groups would be better to be served without waiting.
| Japanese Tempura, Sashimi | Kannai | ||
| Lunch | 3mins waking from North exit, Kannai JR Sta. | ||
| Tempura set about 1,260yen(Tax excluded)~ | +81 45 251-2271 | ||
| Very good (Moderately priced) | 2-3 Yoshidamachi, Nakaku, Yokohama | ||
| 3.6 | Lunch11:00-16:00 Dinner~21:00 | ||
| Couples Solo Families Friends | OK | ||
| NA | NA | ||
| Only vegetable Tempura OK | Metered Parking spots nearby | ||
| Casual | OK | ||
| Credit card (JCB, AMEX), Price and menu are changed depending on the market and their stocks. | OK in separated area | ||
*7, Sake
*Photo 1-4,7 by Tabelog.com
*Photo 5,6 by Hamarepo.com