It didn’t exactly start with your solemn vow to consume more fried foods.
But then… along came Tempura Endo, an upscale import from Kyoto that wants to serve you an extensive succession of battered and fried morsels, now open in Beverly Hills. (Your slideshow is right here.)
In essence, it’s a tempura spot. But it’s more like an elevated omakase experience where rare Wagyu, king crab and uni get coated in a light batter containing California chardonnay. The type of place where you could take visiting dignitaries or someone else’s parents or people who are the exact opposite of those people.
So you’ll drink. You’ll eat. You’ll share your appreciation for the servers’ fine kimonos. Then, when the great feast concludes, you’ll be led into a small alcove for a traditional green tea ceremony.