Tenmasa at Altira Macau
There’s no better place than Tenmasa at Altira Macau to discover what Japanese tempura is really all about. The restaurant carries on the legacy of the original Tenmasa, a tiny Tokyo eatery that opened in 1937, using recipes handed down over generations, and its chefs are trained to rely on all of their senses, sound included, to know when each piece has been fried to perfection. Master chef Takenori Noguchi and his team build their menu around the season’s best ingredients.
Alongside the tempura, you’ll find abalone with its rich liver sauce and wagyu tataki, plus a sweet finish of ice cream tempura with red bean and green tea.
Settle in on traditional tatami seating with panoramic views over Macau, or book one of the private dining rooms for a more intimate evening. Take your time and savor it course by course.
- Chefs prepare food table side, working off recipes and techniques dating back 70 years to Tenmasa’s original founder in Japan, making for a fun atmosphere at both lunch and dinner.
- Tucked away on the eleventh floor of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Altira Macau, Tenmasa is easily accessible from a dedicated street entrance or from an elevator within the hotel.
- The restaurant’s stone and bamboo décor with tatami seating transports you to a serene and peaceful place, yet it’s just ten minutes from most major attractions and transportation hubs.
- The main room and select private rooms offer unobstructed views of the Macau peninsula through floor-to-ceiling windows.
- Tenmasa is located inside Altira Macau, which is on Macau’s Taipa Island at the intersection of Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen and Avenida de Kwong Tung.
- The restaurant is open from Thursday to Tuesday and closed every Wednesday. Lunch is served from noon to 3 pm, and dinner is from 6 pm to 10 pm. You’ll find set menus and à la carte options for both lunch and dinner.
- Just be aware that a typical meal at Tenmasa lasts around two hours. With so much time to enjoy traditional tempura, you can relax and get comfortable.
- Tenmasa has used the same tempura techniques and recipes since its original Tokyo location opened in 1937, making these lightly fried bites a must-try.
- If you’re looking for a more complete meal, come in for the lunch or dinner prix fixe menu. The multi-course experience provides a sampling of the chef’s seasonal favorites, and, of course, a variety of tempura.
- If you’re orderingà la carte, we recommend selecting something listed “seasonal,” as these dishes use fresh fruit or fish that you won’t be able to find any other time of year.
- Traditional Japanese design elements are found throughout the restaurant while modern touches keep it up to date. Bonsai trees and paper panels prove the prioritization of patience and skill that can also be found in the food.
- If you’re looking for the bar, you’ll find it sunken halfway into the floor, as diners sit on legless, cushioned chairs, tatami style. But don’t worry, traditional seating is available if you’d prefer.
- The restaurant’s neutral tones and clean lines allow stunning views of the Macau peninsula and your delicious meal to take center stage.
