Osaka’s oldest premium tempura restaurant, Ippoh, opens its new casual dining concept, Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh at lifestyle destination COMO Dempsey on December 10th 2016. Famed for elevating tempura-making to an art form, Ippoh has captured the hearts – and tastebuds – of gourmands and foodies alike in its four other restaurants in Japan and Hong Kong.
A fifth-generation member of the founding family, Chef Masaru Seki will bring Ippoh’s light, crisp and delicately-battered Osaka-style tempura to Singapore direct from his Tokyo Ginza restaurant, together with strict culinary traditions dating from 1850.
Chef Seki said Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh uses only the freshest and most premium ingredients seasonally available. The tempura is cooked in prime safflower oil so that the integrity of the flavours is maintained, without the greasiness that is usually associated with tempura.
“To ensure that every piece of tempura is crisp yet cooked to perfection on the inside, each piece is fried individually, allowing the chef to control the oil temperature and how long each ingredient stays in the fryer. Opening Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh at COMO Dempsey is a great opportunity for us to introduce lightly-battered Osaka-style tempura to a wider audience that appreciates the intricacies of this Japanese culinary art form. Guests can expect the same level of quality and service that’s synonymous with all Ippoh restaurants. That’s the Ippoh promise.”
The 1,200-sq ft restaurant is designed by world-renowned architect and designer, Paola Navone. The décor boasts an elegant yet organic aesthetic that exudes tranquility amidst an urban setting. The bamboo fixtures add a minimalist decorative accent that complements the modern furnishing.
The restaurant has a seating capacity of 18, including a 12-seat tempura bar that allows guests to witness the individual preparation and immediate serving of each piece of tempura.
For lunch, set menu options are priced from $60 to $100.
For dinner, the set menu options are priced from $140 to $200.
Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh also has a specially curated selection of sakes, wines and beers to complement the tempura.
Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh
Block 17B Dempsey Road
Singapore 249676
Tel: 1800 304 3388 (local calls only)
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Lunch
Monday – Sunday 12.00pm – 2.30pm
Dinner
Sunday – Thursday
6.00pm – 9.30pm
Friday, Saturday, Eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays
6.00pm – 10.30pm