tempura
noun
tem·pu·ra
ˈtem-pə-rə 
-ˌrä;
tem-ˈpu̇r-ə
: seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and fried in deep fat
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There’s a variety of classic sushi rolls like Philadelphia rolls or specialties like the Jayhawk roll (cream cheese, avocado, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna) as well as sashimi (individual pieces of fish served with ginger, soy sauce and wasabi).
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Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
At 99 Sushi, a brand born in Spain with a Michelin star for its Abu Dhabi outpost, nigiri and maki are made to order at the sushi counter, and the à la carte menu features tempura, teriyaki tuna and beef grilled on volcanic stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Go with buttery scallops or fresh grouper encrusted in coconut for your entrée or opt for some sushi, like the sunset roll—tuna, avocado, octopus, shrimp tempura, and a spicy soy sauce.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The streamlined menu will feature premium seafood like toro, Faroe Island salmon, yellowtail, scallops and lobster, alongside vegetarian rolls and snacks such as edamame with togarashi, blistered shishito peppers with furikake ranch and ube tempura.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
At 99 Sushi, a brand born in Spain with a Michelin star for its Abu Dhabi outpost, nigiri and maki are made to order at the sushi counter, and the à la carte menu features tempura, teriyaki tuna and beef grilled on volcanic stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Go with buttery scallops or fresh grouper encrusted in coconut for your entrée or opt for some sushi, like the sunset roll—tuna, avocado, octopus, shrimp tempura, and a spicy soy sauce.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The streamlined menu will feature premium seafood like toro, Faroe Island salmon, yellowtail, scallops and lobster, alongside vegetarian rolls and snacks such as edamame with togarashi, blistered shishito peppers with furikake ranch and ube tempura.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Tempura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempura. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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