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Tempura Ichika

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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

What 26 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
4.9Service
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
Good for groups
Oahu
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tempura Ichika offers an "outstanding tempura omakase," celebrated for its "creativity, presentation, and quality." The "modern decor" and "exceptional service" create a calming ambiance. Diners praise the "attention to detail" and "refined hospitality," making it "one of the best dining experiences" with "incredible" food and "friendly, knowledgeable" staff. Highly recommended!

26 Reviews

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Hiroyuki
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the best tempura I have ever had. Uni tempura was the best of the “onakase” course. Glas that I found this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Japanese seafood dining experience! Delicious foods and great service!
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Peter
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
9.1/10. S-tier. As someone who is in a wheelchair, my dining experience can vary wildly. This experience was absolutely top notch. 10/10. From the service to the food, it was definitely worth every penny. Spots are LIMITED! And for good reason, Chef absolutely amazed with his tempura omakase, delivering an experience worth of a Michelin recommendation at the very least. I am absolutely stopping here again without a doubt. This is one of the best dining experiences on the island.
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Marijo
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tempura omakase was outstanding. Unique selection and presentation. Restaurant has modern decor with clean lines. Nicely done!
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Andy
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dishes, each well explained and professional service
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Warren
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experinece. Wonderful food. Wonderful people.
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Yasuko
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
おどろく様な美味しさでした。東京で食べるよりもはるかに美味しかったです。衣は薄く、外側はサクサク、中はふわりと美味しい。　また行きたいです。
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I Lam
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it was a great experience for our family. food is amazing. highly recommended and definitely will be back
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Mitchell
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my mom’s birthday and it was such a special experience. They really went above and beyond to make her feel special. The food and sake was also amazing.
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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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FAQs

Tempura Ichika is rated 4.9 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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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