Where tempura becomes an art form

Veteran chef taps into three generations of family legacies to ensure the Japanese dish a delight to the taste buds, Dong Fangyu reports

Often served as part of a bento set or as an ala carte dish that is part of a wider menu, tempura can be found in Japanese eateries all over Beijing.

But unlike in Japan, restaurants in the Chinese capital that specialize in this dish are few and far between.