tempura
noun
tem·pu·ra
ˈtem-pə-rə 
-ˌrä;
tem-ˈpu̇r-ə
: seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and fried in deep fat
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Rounding out the menu are hot sides (tempura, gyoza, takoyaki, Kura Crispy Fries); cold sides (sashimi, edamame); soups (miso, ramen, udon); and dessert (mochi, taiyaki, sesame balls).
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Start off the sweet potato tempura ($18), Wang’s clever interpretation of the Cantonese restaurant staple honey walnut shrimp.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Lasagnetta al ragù and fettuccine Alfredo are comfortingly classic, while dishes such as cod tempura add a contemporary flourish.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
That said, a three-minute stroll in front of the hotel is a cluster of sushi bars, tempura restaurants, and international spots (even an Irish bar).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Start off the sweet potato tempura ($18), Wang’s clever interpretation of the Cantonese restaurant staple honey walnut shrimp.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Lasagnetta al ragù and fettuccine Alfredo are comfortingly classic, while dishes such as cod tempura add a contemporary flourish.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
That said, a three-minute stroll in front of the hotel is a cluster of sushi bars, tempura restaurants, and international spots (even an Irish bar).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tempura
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“Tempura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempura. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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