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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
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
8:30 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (808) 888-0000
  • Website
    https://www.ichikahawaii.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Omakase Tempura Special

    USD 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

Menu

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What 44 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 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii

    Best Food

  • Hawaii

    Best Service

  • Hawaii

    Best Ambience

  • Hawaii

    Japanese

  • Oahu

    Best Overall

  • Oahu

    Best Food

  • Oahu

    Best Service

  • Oahu

    Best Ambience

  • Oahu

    Best Value

  • Oahu

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tempura Ichika offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." The tempura omakase is "delicious," showcasing high-quality ingredients and "masterful execution." The restaurant's serene atmosphere and attentive staff create a "zen-like" ambiance, perfect for special occasions. This "hidden gem" is highly recommended for lovers of authentic Japanese cuisine.
44 Reviews

  1. Karen VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 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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  2. Paul VIP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 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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  3. spencer VIP

    Toronto53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 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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  4. Peggy VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New “the must” on the island for sure. Definitely will revisit whenever I get a chance to go Hawaii again. I used to stick with @sushi, however this time they are temporarily closed, I booked Ichika without a “background check “. It turned out that ichika worth every penny.💓

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  5. Gary

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service was excellent Overall a wonderful experience.

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  6. LHfoodie

    Los Angeles47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and exceptional service. Real Japanese tempura with light crispy batter and genuine sauce and salts.

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  7. Pam VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an awesome dining experience. The highest quality ingredients with impeccable service. It was expensive, but one of those experiences I won't forget.

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  8. Ted VIP

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is one of my best dining experiences ever and I had some incredible ones. The quality of the food is beyond compared. Service is excellent and clearly well trained as it is very consistent each time I have been here. What makes this omakase work is that everyone is having the same course at the same time. Chef is focused on one course at a time. This also contributes to the calmness of the place.

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  9. Tammy VIP

    Hawaii34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for special occasion dining. The only place I know on Oahu that offers tempura omakase. Ingredients are mostly from Japan and flown in 2-3 times a week. Doesn’t look like much from the outside, inside the decor is simple, clean and elegant. The maximum seating is about 25 so you get a lot of personal service. It’s an expensive meal but good value if you want a unique dining experience.

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  10. Shally

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at Tempura Ichika to celebrate our anniversary. The servers were attentive. The food was amazing. Parking wasn’t easy, so make sure to give yourself extra time.

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FAQs

Tempura Ichika is rated 5 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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434 Piikoi St, Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional information

  • Area
    Ala Moana
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tempura, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Wine
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