Tensai
和cheese TENSAI
Emerging
Broad agreement · 3 sources
Nearest
Ebisu Station · 6 min walk
Seating
26 seats · counter and tables
Spend
￥￥
(¥1,000-5,000)
Booking
Book ahead
What to know
Japanese-style omelet rice with abundant cheese features three types of seared cheese, poured over fluffy egg and tomato ketchup risotto. This cheese-forward Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant operates near Ebisu Station, offering a casual dining space with intimate counter seating. The menu combines traditional Japanese elements like daikon oden and burdock root with Italian preparations. Regulars return for the signature omrice, which includes both demi-glace and a Japanese-style sauce. One creator notes, "The cheese aroma spreads through the restaurant, and the exquisite cheese omrice has three types of seared cheese poured like a waterfall over fluffy egg (チーズの香りが広がる店内で食べられる和風トマトケチャップリゾットと ふわとろ卵の上に３種類の炙りチーズを滝のように垂れ流す、極上のチーズオムライス)" — 一生に一度は食べたいグルメ (@itsho_gourme).
From creators
3 creator posts from 2 creators · overwhelmingly positive
The space
A casual dining space near Ebisu Station, offering intimate counter seating alongside mixed tables for up to 26 guests.
What to order
Best for
Couples and food enthusiasts seeking a comforting everyday meal, with a focus on the unique Japanese-style omelet rice with three types of seared cheese.
Before you go
- Located very close to Ebisu Station
Common questions
What are the operating hours?
Tensai is open Monday to Friday for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (last order 2:30 PM) and for dinner from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM (last order 11:00 PM).
Can I walk in without a reservation?
Tensai is walk-in friendly.
How many seats are available?
The restaurant has 26 seats, including 6 at the kitchen counter, 6 at the wall counter, and 14 at various tables. Tables can be configured for groups from two to nine people.
What is the price range?
Tensai has a moderate price point. For example, the Italian burrata cheese pot-baked omelet rice costs 1280 yen.
What is the signature dish at Tensai?
The cheese omelet rice with three types of seared cheese is a specialty, often served with two sauces: demi-glace and a Japanese-style sauce. It includes vegetables like daikon oden and burdock root.