Top Tempura dishes in Toronto

Light batter, properly fried — arrives hot when pacing is right; best ordered early in a round before the kitchen slows

Shrimp tempura — a standard but well-executed add-on; light batter, hot and crisp when served immediately

Lightly battered and properly fried — one of the more consistent hot kitchen items, best ordered early before service gets stretched

Light, grease-free batter on prawns and vegetables; a reliable order for those not eating raw fish

Lightly battered and hot when it arrives fresh; quality dips if left waiting — order early in a round

Lightly battered shrimp or vegetable tempura; competent but not the kitchen's strongest suit — better as a shared side than a main draw

Lightly battered seasonal vegetables and shrimp — solid rendition though not the headline attraction

Shrimp and vegetable tempura that can suffer from inconsistency — batter quality varies depending on kitchen volume at the time

Lightly battered shrimp or vegetable tempura — a safe pick for anyone at the table not ordering sushi