On Friday, October 7, 2016 at 5:08:23 AM UTC-10, Gary wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
> > This is my favorite pumpkin. I can only eat a couple of pieces though.
> >
> > http://japaneats.tv/2010/09/18/recip...mpkin-tempura/
>
> My very favorite deep fried tempura battered veg is sweet potato. Pretty
> much the same as your pumpkin. For veggies, you should keep the batter a
> bit thicker than for meat.

The old style local Okazuya tempura batter was super thick, doughy, and greasy! Sweet potato tempura was always a favorite. The food was made to be able to sit around for hours and served ala carte. You'd pick your favorites and have it boxed and then eat it for lunch later on. My Auntie used to have an Okazuya.

http://www.frolichawaii.com/eating/fave-okazuya-finds/