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A tasty temptation of ‘tenpura’
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JOCELYN LANSANGAN Photo courtesy GYOTAKU
National Tempura DayisonJan.7and Gyotaku is ready to appease customers’ crav- ings with its delicious “ten- pura” specials. According to president Tom Jones, the correct pronunciation of tempura is actually ten- pu-ra. Although when said smoothly, the transition of the “n” and “p” blend to make an “m” sound, which is why it has been written that way by non-Japanese speakers for a long time. Originating in Portugal, tenpura was later introduced to Japan in Naga- sakiinthemid-16thcentury. Gyotaku honors this rich his- tory with a couple of its own tenpura specials.
“Gyotaku is so well known for its tenpura,” says Jones. “We sell more tenpura than any other item on the menu.”
Patrons can enjoy the Colossal Shrimp Tenpura Teishoku ($25.95) served with rice, miso soup and sal- ad. Using three U-15 black tiger shrimp and assorted
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$17.95
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Colossal Shrimp Tenpura & Sashimi Combo ($31.95)
vegetables, it is then deep- fried in seasoned oil with Gyotaku’s authentic Japa- nese-style tenpura batter and dipping sauce. This is the same method in which the restaurant prepares its Colossal Shrimp Tenpura & Sashimi Combo ($31.95). This special includes five pieces of ahi sashimi, rice, miso soup and salad.
“Black tiger shrimp are considered the best shrimp
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Gyotaku has locations in Pearl City, Honolulu and Niu Valley. Kids eat free Monday and Tuesday nights for dine- in only, and there is a senior menu available every day, all day for $12.95.
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Available until January 08, 2022 1 Day Advance Order Required
Table of 10 @$398.00
1. Deep-Fried Golden Crab Claw 2. Crab Meat & Fish Maw Soup 3. Lobster - Ginger & Onion
4. Peking Duck
5. Honey Garlic Ribs
6. Stir-Fried Kai Lan with Fried Silver Fish
7. Mochi Rice in Lotus Wrap
8. Steamed Mochi Ball in Sweet Ginger Soup
Table of 5 @$198.00
1. Deep-Fried Golden Crab Claw
2. Crab Meat & Fish Maw Soup
3. Lobster - Ginger& Onion
4. Golden Fried Chicken with Roasted Garlic 5. Honey Garlic Ribs
6. Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli (Kai Lan) with Fried Silver Fish
7. Mochi Rice in Lotus Wrap
8. Steamed Mochi Ball in Sweet Ginger Soup
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with great flavor, texture and color. Try this colossal black tiger shrimp tenpura while supplies last!” recommends Jones.
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