Vegetable tempura
Starters · €13 · Vegetarian
Suburra 1930’s vegetable tempura is a vegetarian starter of seasonal vegetables in a light, crispy batter. It costs €13 and is on the food menu, at lunch and dinner in Piazza della Suburra, in Rione Monti.
About the dish
- Category
- Starters
- Price
- €13
- Ingredients
- Seasonal vegetables in batter
- Dietary
- Vegetarian
- When
- Every day, 12:15–3:30 pm and 6:30–11:30 pm
- Where
- Suburra 1930, Piazza della Suburra 13/15, Rione Monti, Rome
Where does tempura come from?
Tempura is a Japanese frying technique, but its origin is European: Portuguese missionaries and merchants brought it to Japan in the 16th century. The name probably comes from the Latin tempora, the periods of fasting from meat when fried vegetables and fish were eaten.
A touch of Japan in Piazza della Suburra
Our tempura brings together the best seasonal vegetables in a crispy batter. It is a vegetarian starter, also found in the Gran Fritto Suburra, together with olive and meat balls and salt cod croquettes.
What to drink with it?
Fried food goes well with sparkling wine or a fresh white: you’ll find our selection on the wine and drinks list.
Frequently asked questions
Is the vegetable tempura vegetarian?
Yes, it is marked as vegetarian on the Suburra 1930 menu.
How much is it?
€13 on the food menu.
More dishes from our menu
- Gran Fritto Suburra
- Puntarelle with anchovy sauce
- Chickpea hummus with olive tapenade
- Rigatoni alla Carbonara
- Rigatoni all’Amatriciana or alla Gricia
- Paccheri allo Scarpariello
Come and taste it in Piazza della Suburra
Fried food is cooked in peanut oil. For allergies and intolerances, please ask our staff (EC Reg. 1169/2011). Cover charge €2 per person.