Tempura is one of Japan's tastiest dishes and this friendly downtown restaurant is a great place to try it. It's a tiny family-run joint with a welcoming atmosphere. The English-language menus and set meals make ordering easy. It's on a corner with a small English sign.
Shunsai Tempura Arima
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