Tempura Tendon Tenya brings Japan's number one tendon chain restaurant concept to ION Orchard, offering Singaporeans an authentic taste of Japanese tempura culture at accessible prices. Located at B4-56 in the basement food hall, this casual dining establishment specialises in tendon bowls where perfectly fried seafood and vegetables are served atop steaming rice, drizzled with the restaurant's signature homemade soy-based sauce that delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury flavours.
The menu caters to various appetites and budgets, featuring the popular Premium Tendon at $14.10 which showcases two succulent prawns alongside squid, crab stick, pumpkin, mushrooms, and French beans all expertly tempura-fried to achieve the signature light and crispy texture that Tenya has perfected across its outlets. For those seeking variety, the restaurant offers options ranging from Super Meal Lunch Sets starting from $8.50 during midday hours to Ebi Tempura Curry Udon for customers who prefer their tempura with noodles instead of rice.
Tenya's presence at ION Orchard represents part of the chain's Singapore expansion, which includes locations at Orchard Central, Parkway Parade, and Hillion Mall, making quality Japanese tempura accessible to diners across the island. The restaurant operates within ION Orchard's trading hours, providing shoppers and office workers in the Orchard Road area with a convenient option for satisfying Japanese comfort food that doesn't compromise on authenticity or flavour.
6636 6608
Level B4, Unit Number #B4-56
Operating Hours
Closed
Price Distribution
$1–102%
$10–2068%
$20–3024%
Our Menu
Menu Highlights
UNAGI COMBO
$19.80
Grilled Unagi Kabayaki, glazed with a sweet and savory eel sauce, paired with Unagi Shirayaki served with Dontare sauce.
Menu Highlights
Banana Split
$5.90
Tempura Banana, Soft Serve and Kuromitsu
Vanilla Cream Puffs
$3.90
Ganache Chocolate Swiss Roll
$3.90
Vanilla Cream Puffs with Soft Serve
$5.90
Ganache Chocolate Swiss Roll with Soft Serve
$5.90
Root Beer Float
$6.50
Topped with Hokkaido Soft Serve Ice Cream
Free Flow Japanese Tea (Hot/Cold)
$2.00
Yebisu Beer
$7.90
Beer Set
$13.90
Enjoy a glass of Icy Cold Beer with Specially Selected Tempura
Root Beer
$5.50
Soft Drinks
$2.50
Pick any one of these drinks
Menu Highlights
Prawn Tendon
$15.10
Prawn Tempura Cold Soba
Tenya Tendon
$10.10
Tempura Prawn, Rizo, Squid, Pumpkin and French Beans
Tenya Tendon
$15.50
Tempura Cold Saba
Kakiage Tendon
$9.50
Peeléd Shrimp, Squilani Kama, Onion and French Beans
Kakiage Cold Soba
$14.90
海老かき揚げ冷そば 虾仁什锦冷养麦面
Tori Tendon
$14.10
Tempura Chicken, Chicken Ka, Tempura Egg, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato
Tori Tempura Cold Soba
$19.50
とり天ぷら冷そば 鸡肉天妇罗冷荞麦面
Vegetables Tendon
$9.50
Shimeiji Mushroom, Enoki, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Lotus Root, Pumpkin and French Beans
Vegetables Tempura Cold Soba
$14.90
野菜天ぷら冷そば 蔬菜天妇罗冷荞麦面
Seafood Tendon
$16.10
Tempura Prawn, Anago, Scallop, Kisu, Pumpkin and French Beans
Seafood Tempura Cold Soba
$21.50
海鮮天ぷら冷そば 海鲜天妇罗冷荞麦面
Salmon Tendon
$18.90
Salmon Fillet, Hiroshima Oyster, Sweet Potato, Cheese Mochi, Ohba, Ikura and French Beans
Salmon Tempura Cold Soba
$24.30
鮭天ぷら冷そば 鲑鱼天妇罗冷荞麦面
Menu Highlights
Premium Tendon
$14.10
2 Tempura Prawns, Squid, Kani Kama, Pumpkin, Mushroom and French Beans
Premium Tendon
$15.10
2 Tempura Prawns, Squid, Kani Kama, Pumpkin, Mushroom and French Beans
Premium Tempura Cold Soba
$16.50
Katsu Curry Rice
$13.90
Crispy Chicken Fillet, Japanese Red Pickles with Thick Curry Sauce
Ebi Tempura Curry Rice
$15.90
3 Tempura Prawns, Japanese Red Pickles with Thick Curry Sauce
Kakiage Tendon
$9.50
Peeled Shrimp, SUNAVAI Onion and French Beans
Aburi Mentai Salmon Don
$18.90
Aburi Salmon, Ikura with Mentaiko Mayo
Ebi Tempura Mentai Don
$16.90
3 Tempura Prawns, Ikura with Mentaiko Mayo
Kakiage Cold Soba
$14.90
Salmon Oyakodon
$17.90
Freshly sliced Salmon, Ikura and Lime
Unajyu
$18.90
Unagi Kabayaki and Shredded Seaweed
Vegetables Tendon
$9.50
Shimeiji Mushroom, Sweet Potato, Lo French Beans
Katsu Don
$13.10
Chicken Fillet, Egg and Sliced Onions
Curry Udon (Small size)
$7.90
Chewy Udon noodles in aromatic thick Japanese curry sauce
Vegetables Tempura
$14.90
Menu Highlights
KIDS' MEAL
$9.90
HIYASHI CHUKA RAMEN WITH DUCK TEMPURA
$14.90
CHILLED CHA SOBA IN LIGHT BROTH WITH VEGETABLE TEMPURA
$11.90
CHILLED CHA SOBA IN LIGHT BROTH
$7.90
YAKITORI & CHICKEN WING COMBO
$9.90
2-PIECE EBI TEMPURA UDON
$9.50
CHEESE KATSU CURRY
$14.90
Menu Highlights
Cold Soba
Cold Udon
Spicy Cold Udon Small Size
Cold Somen
Hot Soba
Hot Udon
Regular
+ Extra Noodles
Menu Highlights
SALMON TENDON
$18.90
SEAFOOD TENDON
$16.10
EB TENDON
$15.10
TORI TENDON
$14.10
Kinako & Matcha Waraibi Mochi
$3.90
Dark Chocolate Lava Cake with Jelly
$7.50
Menu Highlights
Premium Tendon
$13.90
2 Tempura Prawns, Squid, Kani Kama, Pumpkin, Lotus Root and French Beans, glazed with Special "Tenya's Tendon Tare"
Tenya Tendon
$9.90
Tempura Prawn, Kisu, Squid, Pumpkin and French Beans
Prawn Tendon
$14.90
3 Tempura Prawns, Pumpkin, Shimeji Mushroom and French Beans
Seafood Tendon
$15.90
Tempura Prawn, Anago, Scallop, Kisu, Pumpkin and French Beans
Menu Highlights
Signature Dontare Sauce
$6.20
An age old traditional recipe produced in Noda city of Chiba prefecture, with a 190 year old sauce manufacturer. Using bonito flakes from Kagoshima Prefecture and from Yaizu city, dried sardines produced in the Kyushu region and a secret ingredient - grilled eel essence. Pour over Tempura with rice, and enjoy.
I visited Tenya at ION Orchard recently and had a generally pleasant dining experience, with one major issue that affected my comfort—the air-conditioning was uncomfortably warm.
Food Quality:
As expected from this renowned Japanese tendon chain, the food was excellent. I ordered the Seafood Tendon, which was fresh, crispy, and flavorful. The batter was light, and the portion was generous for the price. My friend enjoyed the Tori Tendon, and we both loved the Mentai Fries and Hiroshima Oyster Tempura as side dishes. No complaints on the food quality.
Service & Ambience:
The staff were polite and efficient, and the ordering system was user-friendly. However, the dining area was very warm and stuffy—the air-conditioning did not seem to be functioning well. It made the experience uncomfortable, especially since tempura is a hot dish. Given Singapore's humid weather, proper air-conditioning is crucial for a pleasant meal.
Value for Money:
Food prices are very reasonable, and the portions are satisfying. It's a great place for casual Japanese dining in Orchard.
Final Thoughts:
While the food and service were great, I sincerely hope management looks into improving the air-conditioning at this outlet. It detracts from an otherwise enjoyable meal. I’d still recommend Tenya for its quality food, but would advise others to dine during non-peak hours when it's hopefully cooler.
Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be 4.5 if the air-conditioning was better)
Positive Reviews
Veronica Lim
Food was average. Ambience is comfortable. Was a misunderstanding that since i opted to pay at counter didnt know have to do so before food is served. Had a 15min wait before waiter asked me to pay at counter. After that the food came very fast. I think the management should look into this since this area is usually full of tourist. Food could be better with side vegetable like shreddes cabbage.
Jade Jiskoot
Seriously don’t understand the bad reviews.
Quick, good service and clean.
Easy to order, something for everyone from tempura to donbori.
Very good food, awesome lunch here.
Flavors were good and fills you up for a good price.
Simriti Bundhoo
The place has one of the most reasonably-price sets: you get noodles, rice and tempura for around $S15. The food tasted quite food and was filling. Most of the drinks are refillable and there was barely any wait for receiving the food. If you're in mood for a no-brainer-Japenese and value-for-money dinner, this is the place to do so.
tjy93
Favourite tendon place in Singapore! queue can get quite long during lunch and dinner hours so come early. Worth the wait with freeflow water. Quality is amazing and not overly pricey.
WM Tham
Good food and selection. Easy to order from their app. Soft drinks and tea are refillable! The restaurant is spacious and so not very noisy. They served food not that fast, but I think it's OK. Food is very delicious 😋
