Tempura
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles cut through tempura's oiliness and refresh the palate.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, crisp acidity complements the delicate fried batter.
Albariño
Albariño offers bright citrus and minerality that pairs well with tempura's flavors.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance tempura's savory and fried notes.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet — bright lemon acidity and clean vodka cuts oil; refreshing and cleansing between bites.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, salt — classic lime acidity and saline rim lift batter and balance fat.
Clay cup • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — citrus-forward with grapefruit soda refreshes and cleans palate from fried tempura.
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid — simple lemon-citrus profile is light and crisp, harmonizes with delicate tempura flavors.
Highball • Easy • 5 min
acid, herbal, bubbles — elderflower and soda add delicate floral lift and effervescence to cut oil.
Highball • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles — lime-forward, fizzy and light; zesty cleansing effect on fried dishes.
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, sweet — tart blackberry and lime add bright fruitiness that complements tempura without overwhelming.