Morimoto is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

1. Morimoto

8.8
723 Chestnut St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Center City East · 99 tips and reviews

Kevin K.Kevin K: Try the Rock Shrimp Tempura appetizer. Slightly sweet, with a great texture.

Joseph N.Joseph Nunes: Rock shrimp tempura, waygu carpaccio, waygu dumplings, and kanpachi sushi or sashimi

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Authentic and creative à la carte dishes include toro (tuna) with caviar and wasabi and tempura with Gorgonzola sauce. Reservations are recommended. Read more.

Pod is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

2. Pod

8.0
3600 Sansom St (btw 36th & 37th), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · University City · 107 tips and reviews

Bullfrog & BaumBullfrog & Baum: Pod has such fresh delicious sushi! Their own sushi rolls are awesome especially Umi No Samurai nori wrapped cucumber and avocado roll topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, tempura shrimp and eel.

Naimah A.Naimah Ali: Rose is the best bartender! I love the crab spring rolls, rock shrimp tempura and the spicy crunchy yellowtail.

Jaclyn S.Jaclyn Saranne: Rock shrimp tempura is so delicious!!!

Buddakan is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

3. Buddakan

8.9
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 117 tips and reviews

J.S. M.J.S. Miller: Get the King Crab Tempura!

Adeline A.Adeline A.: Try the Rock Shrimp Tempura Sticky Bun

Jen D.Jen Duffy: The Life cocktail and king crab tempura!

Mr. Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

4. Mr. Sushi

8.9
7324 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fox Chase - Burholme · 19 tips and reviews

Lynn M.Lynn Morton: The fried tempura ice cream is to die for, the perfect end to top the mediocre sushi.

Melanie D.Melanie Donofrio: Awesome Specialty / Fusion Sushi Rolls (some of my faves are: Sixers roll, Yellow Stallion roll, Lobster Tempura roll, NE Viking roll and McNabb roll) Read more.

Becki F.Becki Frieiefnfn: For vegetarians, the Tropical Roll is a nice change up from an avocado or vegetable rolls, adding fresh mango to compliment the creaminess of the avocado.

Vic Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

5. Vic Sushi Bar

8.4
2035 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City West · 61 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Try the $10.95 three-roll special (think shrimp tempura, spicy salmon, Philly rolls). This spot only sits about eight people (and not comfortably) at one short bar counter, so get yours to go. Read more.

NikitaNikita: Try the Vic sushi roll! Shrimp tempura and crab topped with lobster salad! It's amazing!

Lindsay D.Lindsay Duggan: Yummy sushi at a reasonable price but I'd avoid ordering anything "crunchy" as their tempura flakes always seem to taste stale.

Johnny Chang's is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

6. Johnny Chang's

8.0
2601 S Broad St (at W Shunk St), Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · South Philadelphia · 9 tips and reviews

MargaretMargaret: the shrimp tempura and crab and cream cheese sushi is really good here! (=

Erin M.Erin M: The spicy California roll and shrimp tempura are just okay. I can get better sushi elsewhere.

Brenda Sue S.Brenda Sue S.: The restaurant was very clean and quite. The food was amazing. Some of the best Chinese I've ever had. Definitely my new Chinese spot.

Hokka-Hokka is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

7. Hokka-Hokka

8.6
7830 Germantown Ave (at Springfield Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Chestnut Hill · 12 tips and reviews

Len L.Len Lipkin: Love the avocado tempura and Chestnut Hill Roll

Shanda M.Shanda Mickens: The chicken teriyaki was the best that I've ever had!

Peter H.Peter Hanley: Doesn’t actually have outdoor seating (FYI)

1225RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

8. 1225RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge

7.6
1225 Sansom St (btwn 12th & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City East · 57 tips and reviews

Temma H.Temma Hankin: Try the shrimp tempura soba!

AdamAdam: Fantastic maki and tempura. Can't go wrong with a hefty appetizer of edamame. Great atmosphere inside and outside, even the bathrooms are pieces of art. Read more.

Steph P.Steph Parker: The tempura is to die for. Pair some with an appetizer, and you have yourself a fabulous meal.

Seiko Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

9. Seiko Japanese Restaurant

7.9
604 N 2nd St (at Green St), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 16 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kind: The lunch box specials are the best deal: miso soup, Ginger salad, rice, 2 dumplings, 3 veg tempura, 2 California roll pieces, 1 sushi piece and 1 full roll of your choice for under $13.

Philly.comPhilly.com: The owners of Kissen in Old City have brought an ultra-modern, glass-enclosed Japanese nook to Northern Liberties. There are some good items from the tempura bar menu and several interesting. Read more.

Matt D.Matt DeFury: Wow, Great Sushi! Fresh, tasty and the rolls are nice and big! Defnitely worth trying. I can't wait to come back here!

Shiroi Hana is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

10. Shiroi Hana

8.4
222 S 15th St (at Chancellor St.), Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 15 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Santero: The tempura fried ice cream is awesome. Get it with green tea ice cream!

Petr J.Petr J.: I tried the regular sushi set ($22) and it was delicious! One of the best sushi I have ever had...

Jericho C.Jericho Cruzado: seafood teriyaki, tuna tartares, spider roll, ankimo, Kumamoto oysters, nabeyaki udon, chirashi,

Sumo Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

11. Sumo Sushi

8.5
337 S Broad St (Pine St), Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 25 tips and reviews

Oi I.Oi I: #great rolls #shrimps tempura roll

Alex M.Alex Mas: One of the best sushi place in Philly. Fantasy, volcano and sumo sushi special roll are a must.

CassCass: Try the villain ice cream.

Shan Chuan is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

12. Shan Chuan

8.0
4211 Ridge Ave (Midvale Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · East Falls · 11 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Beal: Must have the spicy salmon tempura

Jeffrey F.Jeffrey Friedman: One of the best Chinese restaurants ever. I order from them constantly. Hunan style bean curd is fantastic. Great sushi too (vegetarian).

John C.John Costello: SUSHI! This is THE place for it in our area!

Double Knot is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

13. Double Knot

8.5
120 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 48 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris Lee: The pork chops are amazing, but the tempura cheese curds will change your life.

Ashley K.Ashley Knight: Loved the tuna roll, shrimp tempura roll and edamame dumplings

Ashley K.Ashley Knight: Duck bao. Edamame dumplings. Shrimp tempura roll.

Terakawa Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

14. Terakawa Ramen

8.9
204 N 9th St (btwn Race & Spring St), Philadelphia, PA
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 101 tips and reviews

Hello B.Hello Bear: miso ramen + pork buns + shu mai tempura + hot green tea = amazing meal

Foodie & The BeastFoodie & The Beast: Tempura shrimp shu mai, any ramen bowl

Jessica P.Jessica Pugliese: My favorite ramen in the city. Grab a seat at the bar and watch the kitchen at work.

Machi Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Philadelphia.

15. Machi Sushi

8.1
209 S 20th St (Walnut St.), Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City · 9 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Don't be crabby. Cheer up by ordering the tempura shrimp & crab salad "Fantasy." Read more.

Alyssa G.Alyssa Guo: Lori rolls and the dynamite rolls are the way to go.

Lane R.Lane Rettig: Friendly staff, affordable, open late. Very tasty. Fatty tuna and Walnut Role were both awesome.