Tenya (Yaechika, Tokyo Station): Fast Tempura Rice Bowls From About 500 Yen
Tenya is a nationwide chain specializing in tendon (tempura rice bowls), serving a quick-service alternative to the sit-down, often reservation-oriented tempura restaurants found in areas like Asakusa (see our separate Best Tempura in Asakusa guide for that experience). This branch is inside Yaechika, the underground shopping street connected to Tokyo Station's Yaesu side.
A basic tendon typically costs around 500-700 yen, and the format is fast: order at the counter or a ticket machine, and your bowl is usually ready within a few minutes -- convenient for travelers passing through Tokyo Station.
- Tendon (Tempura Rice Bowl)
- Tokyo Station
- Under ¥1,000
Last updated: 2026-09-22
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- Weekdays 10:00-22:00 (LO 21:30)
Sat/Sun/Holidays 10:00-21:00 (LO 20:30) - Address
- B1F Yaechika (Yaesu Underground Mall), near Tokyo Station Yaesu side, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest station
- Tokyo Station (Yaesu side exit)
- Walk time
- 2 min
- Payment
- Credit cards accepted
Cashless (IC card / QR) accepted
Last verified: 2026-09-22. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
- Accepts credit cards and cashless (IC/QR) payment, not just cash.
What to Order
- Classic tendon with shrimp and vegetable tempura over rice.
How to Order
- Order at the counter or ticket machine
- Bowls are prepared to order and typically ready within a few minutes.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Best time to visit: Outside the weekday 11:30-13:30 lunch rush tends to be quieter.
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
B1F Yaechika (Yaesu Underground Mall), near Tokyo Station Yaesu side, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Inside Yaechika underground mall, directly connected to Tokyo Station's Yaesu side.
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I pay by credit card?
- Yes
- Is cashless payment (IC card / QR) accepted?
- Yes
- How do I get to Tenya (Yaechika, Tokyo Station)?
- Inside Yaechika underground mall, directly connected to Tokyo Station's Yaesu side.
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