Name: Tempura Shige
Address: 150 Orchard Road, Orchard Plaza, Singapore, 238841, SG
Price range: $$

Question 1

What is Tempura Shige?

Accepted Answer

Tempura Shige (天ぷら茂) is a tiny 8-seat tempura counter at Orchard Plaza, opened mid-2025. It is helmed by Chef Shigenari Sato, a Japanese chef with 14 years of experience in Singapore. The restaurant specialises exclusively in tempura — feather-light, impossibly crisp, never oily batter that lets the freshness of each ingredient shine. Watching Chef Sato work is described as almost theatrical, with every flick of the wrist deliberate and every piece emerging gorgeously golden.

Question 2

How much does Tempura Shige cost?

Accepted Answer

Tempura sets range from S$38++ (Set A) to S$48++ (Set B) and S$68++ (Set C), progressing in variety and premium ingredients. Individual à la carte tempura pieces start from S$4++, allowing you to customise your meal or supplement a set. This is very affordable for counter-fried tempura by a Japanese chef in the Orchard area.

Question 3

Where is Tempura Shige?

Accepted Answer

Orchard Plaza, 150 Orchard Road, Singapore 238841 — the same building as Kai Yakitori, Homura by Kai, Apollon, and Sage. Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS23), about 5 minutes walk. Look for the small tempura counter inside the building.

Question 4

How does Tempura Shige compare to Tempura Ensei?

Accepted Answer

Tempura Ensei (Palais Renaissance) is a premium Edo-style tempura omakase from trained chefs of 120-year-old Tokyo institution Tenkane — pricing starts significantly higher. Tempura Shige (Orchard Plaza) is a more accessible 8-seat counter with sets from S$38++ and à la carte from S$4++. Ensei is for the premium omakase experience; Shige is for excellent tempura at honest prices. Both use Japanese chefs and precision technique; the price point and formality differ.

Question 5

Do I need a reservation at Tempura Shige?

Accepted Answer

Recommended — only 8 seats. As a newer restaurant (opened 2025), it is building its clientele but the small size means it fills quickly, especially for dinner. Call ahead or check Instagram for availability.

Question 6

What makes the tempura special?

Accepted Answer

Chef Sato's tempura is characterised by its impossibly light, crisp batter that is never oily. Each piece — whether seafood or seasonal vegetable — is fried to order with precision, allowing the natural flavour of the ingredient to dominate rather than the batter. The counter seating means you watch every piece emerge from the oil gorgeously golden. The technique is the product of 14 years of dedication in Singapore.

Question 7

What should I order at Tempura Shige?

Accepted Answer

Start with one of the sets (A at S$38++, B at S$48++, or C at S$68++) to experience the range. The seafood and seasonal vegetables are the highlights — each shimmering with umami under the impossibly light batter. Supplement with à la carte pieces (from S$4++) if you want to try more. Ask Chef Sato what is freshest today — he will guide you to the best of the season.

Question 8

Is Tempura Shige halal?

Accepted Answer

No. The menu includes seafood (prawns, fish, squid) fried in shared oil. Alcohol may be available.

Per piece	From S$4++
Premium pieces	From ~S$8++

Tempura Shige

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