Tenya Japanese Eatery

Fantastic ramen that truly hit the spot! This is a great stop, and I appreciate the effort they put into the unique atmosphere of the space. While it feels a bit pricey, the quality of the ingredients and flavors completely justify the cost. Definitely worth the stop!

I am familiar with the area, but live out of town. I popped into a nearby bookshop and saw Tenya. I needed a healthier lunch after a week of travels, and I didn’t want fast food sitting in my stomach as I headed to the airport. I asked the staff at the bookshop if they’d ever tried Tenya. They recommended the rice bowls, and that’s exactly what I was hoping for! Tenya had a quiet, welcoming vibe, reflective of the staff. I ordered the Gingeryaki bowl with grilled chicken (tofu also available). The portion was larger than expected (what a gift in this economy!), but it was so delish that I ate the whole thing! I’m ready to continue my adventures. 😊

the food was good i ordered the chashu bowl it had some sauce on it that had a bit of a bbq flavor and was a little gelatinous. also had the fried tofu which was in my opinion amazing the consistency was so great. it was nice and crispy outside with nice soft inside. the sauce was sort of peanut curry sauce honestly it was good. then before we left me and my friend split a sando it was quite delicious i even enjoyed the "slaw" that was in it. only thing i would say is if they used like a katsu pork cutlet insted of a chicken cutlet it would be again in my opinion a 10/10. overall though a very nice place to est with good food.

My daughter and I popped in Tenya yesterday (11/11/2025) for a quick lunch after our eye appointments, which were (W)right nextdoor 😉 This cozy Japanese eatery is nestled in a quaint little shopping center just off N Decatur Rd. at the intersection of Clarimont Rd. The parking lot is tight, but there always seem to be spots available when we patron the area. Upon entry, we were immediately greeted by a sweet lady behind the counter, and she gave us a moment to order. We ended up getting: 1️⃣ Tenya Karamiso w/ Udon and Pork Chasyu—I had a last minute change to my order (udon instead of ramen) and she was attentive, efficient, and friendly! The portion size of the dish is well worth the price (I got 2 bowls out of it), but the flavors really add value! It was hot, hearty, and delicious

I wanted to try something and I tried Tenya for the first time. Not bad at all. The area was small, but the atmosphere was friendly and comforting and so was the service too. The food is great too! I tried one of the bowls and they had a pretty healthy serving that was arranged well. I would definitely return to try their other dishes!