From the folks behind the MOF group, Tensho offers decent ten-don sets at an easily accessible location (Centrepoint basement). Apart from the regular ones (fish, prawn, etc), they also offer premium options such as anago tempura. I'd say that it works quite well; the sea eel 's sweet, firm flesh nicely contrasted against the crisp batter. Brownie points given for the addition of tempura onsen egg here.

Each set comes with chawanmushi and miso soup, and is customisable. You can choose between original or spicy tendon, have soba/udon with your tempura, or even upgrade to "Japanese flavour rice" - a furikake-specked flavoured rice at an extra dollar. Ginza Tendon Itsuki is still my top pick, but I wouldn't mind coming here for a good-enough option minus the queue.

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