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Tempura Ichika

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
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

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Executive chef: Kiyoshi Chikano

From the OpenTable editors: This unique tempura omakase in Honolulu offers a gloriously golden experience. Chef Kiyoshi Chikano trained in Japan before running the MICHELIN-Starred Tempura Matsui in NYC, and he’s mastered lightly battering and delicately frying everything from fresh tiger prawns to crisp chrysanthemum leaves. They’re all coursed out in a warm and minimalist space, where you can either chat with the chefs at a counter or get cozy in a more secluded booth.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Tempura, Sushi
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 888-0000
Website
https://www.ichikahawaii.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
434 Piikoi St, Honolulu, HI 96814
Neighborhood
Ala Moana
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Wine

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.

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Best Food
Hawaii
Best Ambiance
Hawaii
Good for special occasions
Hawaii
Japanese
Oahu
Best Overall
Oahu
Best Food
Oahu
Best Ambiance
Oahu
Kid-friendly
Oahu
Good for special occasions
Oahu
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tempura Ichika offers an "amazing experience" with its refined hospitality and outstanding food. Guests rave about the "best service" and "incredible" tempura dishes, highlighting the delicate batter and premium ingredients. With a focus on main courses, many describe it as their "best dining experience," making it a must-visit in Oahu.

17 Reviews

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David
London
99 reviews
3.0
99 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We wanted to adore this restaurant, but there were problems. The tempura is well prepared but a very seafood heavy menu. The only vegetable courses were lotus root and maitaki mushroom, which may or may not be considered a veg. The snapper sashimi was excellent. But many dishes were good ingredients not quite achieving greatness because of one or two flaws. Chawanmushi was very fishy with the sweet crab being completely overwhelmed. Snow crab was outstanding, but its accompanying crab miso overwhelmed the niceness of the crab.
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Jared
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tempura omakase experience was incredible. Every piece was incredibly delicious without being too heavy. My wife wasn’t feeling well to due her medication and they offered to accommodate her by packing the remaining courses to go. Would absolutely go back again for another wonderful experience.
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Josh
VIP
Hawaii
102 reviews
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a memorable evening. The creativity, presentation and quality of the food is outstanding. Service is exceptional and the ambiance is modern and calming. Highly recommend! Go with an open mind and be ready to be surprised and delighted.
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Darnelle
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the tempura omakase! The food was delicious and the presentation of every course made the experience even more enjoyable. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and very attentive. Overall, it was a phenomenal experience! Domo arigato gozaimasu.
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Paul
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It exceeded our expections in every way ! We will be back next time we visit.
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Ted
VIP
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Ingredients, preparation, presentation, service, timing, menu, decoration, just simply every aspects of the two hour meal was perfect. Chef Chikano thought of every aspects of the meal. Balance, contrast, texture, flavor, fragrance, appearance, everything. This is not just one of the best tempura omakase meals I have ever had but one of the best meals of any kind I have ever had. If you like tempura. If you like Japanese food. If you like incredible dining experiences, visit Honolulu and dine in this restaurant. It is that good.
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Deanna
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was great! The food was amazing and nothing I’ve ever tasted before! Def will recommend this place to friends and family
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and food! Second time with the Tempura Omakase. Will return to do the Sushi Omakase
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Arturo
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique experience, the tempura dishes were superb. I definitely recommend this amazing restaurant.
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Stacie
VIP
Hawaii
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a delicious experience. Will go back for sure!!
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FAQs

Tempura Ichika is rated 4.9 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

434 Piikoi St, Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ala Moana
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 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

Website
https://www.ichikahawaii.com/
Phone number
(808) 888-0000

Tempura Ichika

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What 17 people are saying

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