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Tempura Ichika, Honolulu, HI
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Tempura Ichika

$50 and over
Japanese
434 Piikoi St, Honolulu, HI 96814

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Discover the vibrant allure of Honolulu’s culinary scene at Tempura Ichika, where Michelin-starred chef Kiyoshi Chikano redefines refined dining with an exceptional Tempura Omakase experience. As Honolulu’s sole full-time resident Michelin-star chef, Chikano infuses his deep-fried creations with a perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

Our business hours: 5PM to 10PM with two seating system.
Open Tue to Sat, irregularly open on Monday.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Kiyoshi Chikano

From the OpenTable editors: This unique restaurant in Honolulu offers a gloriously golden experience. Chef Kiyoshi Chikano trained in Japan, and he’s mastered lightly battering and delicately frying everything from prawns to Hokkaido scallop. It's all served in a warm and minimalist space, where the tempura omakase features two seasonal appetizers and several tempura courses along with a savory shokuji course and dessert.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tempura, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Omakase Tempura Special

    $160.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    As the former Executive Chef at New York's Michelin starred tempura restaurant, Chikano, a skilled artisan, brings his expertise to Honolulu with a "Omakase" course menu starting at $160. He blends traditional Japanese techniques with seasonal seafood flown in from Toyosu, Tokyo, and local produce. The menu features tempura courses like Fleur de Sel Pepper Prawn, using "Hakata Salt" from Ehime and Hokkaido Scallop with Truffle Salt, followed by a savory shokuji course and refreshing dessert. < Our Seating Schedule > 1st Seating 5:00PM~ 2nd Seating 7:30PM~
    Omakase Tempura Special Photo

What 51 people are saying

Tempura Ichika reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii

    Best Food

  • Hawaii

    Best Service

  • Hawaii

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii

    Japanese

  • Oahu

    Best Overall

  • Oahu

    Best Food

  • Oahu

    Best Service

  • Oahu

    Best Ambiance

  • Oahu

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tempura Ichika offers an exquisite dining experience with "impeccable service" and "fantastic tempura." Renowned for its authentic Japanese flavors, each course showcases "high-quality ingredients" and "masterful execution." The serene ambiance complements the attentive and friendly staff, making it an ideal choice for special occasions and a "hidden gem" in Hawaii's dining scene.
51 Reviews
  1. May Chong

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best tempura omakase we've had. The staff mentioned the chefs previously worked at Tempura Endo and Tempura Matsui and their craftsmanship definitely showed in every bite. The ambiance was lovely and the service was exceptional - attentive, warm, and welcoming. Highly recommend!

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  2. Sheri VIP

    Los Angeles101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Really cool experience and food was outstanding. It’s like walking in to a restaurant in Japan. Great service. Will be back!

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  3. Harriet

    Philadelphia County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience, the staff were super attentive, and the food was well thought out and perfectly executed. The only thing we didn’t like was the a la Carte tempura scallop, not thay it wasn’t good, but compared to the rest it didn’t have that wow factor.

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  4. Qian

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything! The food is freshly delivered from Japan and love the atmosphere as well

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  5. Ayaka

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    お店に行く前から気の行き届いたサービス。 メッセージのやり取りもスムーズで返信が早い。 ここなら何方にもおすすめできるお食事とサービスです。 油もこまめに変えてるのがお店に入った瞬間の匂いでわかります。 翌日胃もたれすることもなくとても安心してお食事を楽しめるお店でした。 ありがとうございました。

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  6. Amanda

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service here was absolutely phenomenal and the food was extremely delicious. Would recommend to anyone

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  7. Karen VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best tempura! Great service! Top quality of the seafood!

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  8. Hyun

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at a Tempura Omakase and it was amazing! Food was of the highest quality and taste and service is unparalleled to anything you’ve experienced. Don’t think twice just make the reservation.

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  9. Paul VIP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second time and the experience was great as the first time. Definitely reflects Japanese fine dining, and I will return before too long.

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  10. spencer VIP

    Toronto / Ontario62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely good tempura restaurant! Can compare with japan! Good cooking and fine ingredients! Vg services! Good value! Highly recommended

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FAQs

Tempura Ichika is rated 5 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tempura Ichika

434 Piikoi St, Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ala Moana
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tempura, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Wine
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