Location
1-3-1 Fukuzumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo (03) 3643-8383; reservations (0066) 9670-15049
Open
12:00pm. ; 5-9 p.m. (last order); closed Wed.
Nearest station
Monzen-Nakacho (Tozai Line, Oedo-Line).
How to get there
From Monzen-Nakacho Station (Exit 3), turn right along Eitai-dori, then turn right again at the first lights. Walk for about 200 meters, straight across the next lights. When you reach a fork in the road, take the street to the left. You will see Zezankyo on the right after about 50 meters. The entrance is around the corner, on the side street.
What works
Tempura as good as it gets.
What doesn't
Off-the-beaten-track location, eccentric decor.
Number of seats
Counter for 9, 2nd floor private rooms for 4 (12 with horigotatsu leg wells; 6 on tatami).
Smoking
No smoking.
Price per head
Lunch & dinner from ¥24,000(¥26,400)
Drinks
Beer ¥1,000 / sake ¥1,000 / wine from ¥3,000
Credit cards
Most major cards accepted.
Language
Japanese menu; English not spoken.
Reservations
Essential to pay deposit, 10,000 yen / person.
The Mikawa Zezankyo