Tempura Man, a superhero-themed tempura shop from the team behind Chicago Ramen, has officially landed in Schaumburg. The counter-service spot leans into comic-book flair while turning out freshly fried tempura, tempura rice bowls, and udon served hot or cold. You will find it at 1606 E. Algonquin Rd., right in the middle of a growing strip of Japanese restaurants in the northwest suburbs.
Superhero Style, Serious Technique
The dining room leans hard into its comic-book motif, with capes, masks, and a flying-shrimp logo setting the scene, but the kitchen keeps its mission simple, light and crisp batter every time. Tempura Man focuses on jumbo ebi tempura and tempura donburi and offers udon in two styles: a thinner, more tender noodle in hot dashi and a chewier noodle for cold dipping. These details were highlighted in coverage from NBC Chicago.
From Ramen To Tempura
The concept comes from the same group behind Chicago Ramen, and the operator's site lists Tempura Man's grand opening as April 16. The company describes the new restaurant as a focused tempura concept that is meant to sit alongside its ramen shops, not replace them. The grand-opening announcement appears on the group's site, according to CHICAGO RAMEN.
Menu, Prices And Hours
The menu is built around tempura sets and rice bowls, with sides like sweet-potato fries, onigiri, and a few straightforward desserts. Prices for bowls and tempura sets start in the low to mid teens, and the restaurant lists pickup, delivery, and opening hours on its online ordering page. The full menu and specific hours are available through Toast.
Chef's Pedigree And Why It Matters
Chef and founder Kenta Ikehata, best known for Chicago Ramen, brings training from Tokyo’s Tsujita, which helps explain the emphasis on technique at Tempura Man. Ikehata has been credited with introducing tsukemen and other ramen styles to the area, and this tempura-first project is the latest step in his local expansion. His earlier work and training were profiled in the Chicago Reader.
How To Get It
Tempura Man operates as a counter-service restaurant with online pickup and delivery available. The restaurant's site lists 1606 E. Algonquin Road as its address along with a phone number for orders. Diners can place orders directly through the restaurant's website or through participating delivery platforms, per Tempura Man.
Early local coverage and social media chatter suggest the concept is attracting both first-timers and repeat visitors. For a closer look at the restaurant and its menu, see the feature from NBC Chicago.
