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Tempura Ichika

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 12 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.

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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
(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. < Our Seating Schedule > 1st Seating 5:00PM~ 2nd Seating 7:30PM~

What 37 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Hawaii
Best Food
Hawaii
Best Ambiance
Hawaii
Japanese
Oahu
Best Overall
Oahu
Best Food
Oahu
Best Ambiance
Oahu
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tempura Ichika offers an impeccable dining experience, spotlighting a "hidden gem" with "fantastic food" and "attentive staff." The 15-course omakase is "delicious," with "high-quality ingredients" and "outstanding presentation." While slightly expensive, the experience is a "Michelin recommendation" and a "highlight of any trip." Highly recommended for special occasions.

37 Reviews

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Pam VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Ted VIP
Dallas7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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Tammy VIP
Hawaii34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 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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Shally
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 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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Anthony
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent value for 15 course omakase. Each course was delicious and highlighted the freshness and texture of the dish. Service is a bit green but attentive and managed well by the GM. A hidden gem worth repeating.
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Jaimie VIP
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing special occasion birthday dinner! This is such a special hidden gem.
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Elaine
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! The staff were friendly and welcoming. Great food! The omakase experience was amazing. Food was delicious. Chef was on point with food quality and taste. A little expensive but the experience was worth it.
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Iris VIP
Seattle13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience at Tempura Ichika! Impeccable service and fantastic tempura! The ingredients were high-quality and the flavors, textures, and presentation were outstanding!
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Philip
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful and innovative. The chef takes tempura to a whole other level. Masterfully executed. Peaceful simple decor. Attentive staff and friendly yet very professional
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Cookie VIP
Hawaii29 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zen like dining experience. Expensive, Exclusive. Special occasion kind of restaurant. Well trained staff; beautiful serene interior. Food minimalist in style. Nice addition to Hawaii’s dining scene!
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FAQs

Tempura Ichika is rated 4.9 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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

Tempura Ichika

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What 37 people are saying

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