I had an incredibly delicious and authentic Japanese tempura experience here. The service was also very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend ordering today's specials — they're absolutely worth it! The draft beer was fresh and delicious as well.
Dale
My third time at Ichika. Great experience, similar to top notch places in Japan. Food was totemo oishii and very detailed. Service was attentive. You won't find another place in Honolulu like it.
Robert
Top grade tempura without having to travel to Japan. Excellent food quality, outstanding service by friendly staff, and a soothing ambiance near Ala Moana Shopping Mall.
Peter Hong Mai
I have been to Tempura Matsui for 3 years and now this place totally reminds me of that, since it is the same chef. He was super nice and recognized me as well and treated us nicely.
Sonnyson
My wife and I visited for the tempura omakase and it did not disappoint. We had our first tempura omakase in Japan and this was just as amazing if not better. Service was top notch as well. Thank you so much for the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura
Justine LaLa Story
Tempura Omakase in heart of Honolulu. Everything was freshly fried as it is the best to eat when it’s hot and crispy.
The the quality ingredients and friendly service. I have never eaten so many variety tempura. Enjoyed the each piece but I could not help thinking it would have been nice to eat fresh or cooked in a different way especially the ingredients were fresh and good quality.
The restaurant was very spacious plenty of space in between the guests, however, it made difficult to talk to friends as we sat apart from each other facing the counter. We were party of four talking to a friend who sat end made it difficult to have a conversation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Karen
The best tempura and seafood! Words couldn't express how delicious and the service is second to none! It's great experience!
Andy
Fantastic experience. Truly transports you from Honolulu HI to a very high-end experience somewhere in Japan. Would absolutely go there again.
Clyde
We were greeted warmly and had great seating at the tempura omakase bar. Lots of space. Service was excellent with great guidance on the sake choices and enhancements. Each dish was presented at a comfortable pace with a brief explanation and lots of attention to detail. In addition to their sorbet dessert, they served my wife and slice of matcha cheesecake with a lit candle for my wife's birthday. We're looking forward to dining here again!
Farley Ames
We loved our dinner at Tempura Ichika. Everything was perfectly prepared, and the flavors were delightful. We loved the sashimi, the tempura crab, scallops, and mushrooms along with the different salts. We would absolutely recommend this dining experience.
Tempura Ichika delivers a memorable, indulgent dining experience. I made a same-day Sunday reservation and was seated at the 12-seat bar. Service was attentive, with thoughtful guidance on dipping sauces and salts for each course. The meal was 90% tempura, with a sashimi starter and dessert to round it out. Each piece arrived hot and expertly fried. Highlights included the shrimp, crab, scallop, and uni (the latter two were optional add-ons). A late-course rice bowl offered a choice between tempura shrimp over rice or with broth; while I added uni and crab, they didn't quite blend into the dish as well. Pickled vegetables were served as palate cleansers throughout, and drinks were available, including a $3 beer promo. At $160++ base, it's a splurge—and add-ons can quickly increase the total—but worth it for a special night out. Expect to leave full and satisfied, though the richness of an all-tempura meal can feel quite heavy by the end, so it's best enjoyed when you're ready to indulge.
jaime
Stellar dinner with exceptional service. Everything was piping hot and the servers explained which sauce to dip it in.
Jina
We had an outstanding time at Tempura Ichika! We were greeted warmly by the head chef and his team as walked into the door. The Omekase menu provided unique and tasty seafood paired with select flavorings. We were more than satisfied by the end of the meal. We would highly recommend this fine dining establishment.
Riana Dawson
Where do you start?? This restaurant was absolutely perfection. We visited from Atlanta in April and were blown away by the experience here. We opted for the raw omakase, and the chef not only did a great job with the selections, but he also talked us through each dish. The waitress was also wonderful and so sweet, and took a picture of us with the chef after our meal.
10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
May Chong
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!
I had an incredibly delicious and authentic Japanese tempura experience here. The service was also very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend ordering today's specials — they're absolutely worth it! The draft beer was fresh and delicious as well.
My third time at Ichika. Great experience, similar to top notch places in Japan. Food was totemo oishii and very detailed. Service was attentive. You won't find another place in Honolulu like it.
Top grade tempura without having to travel to Japan. Excellent food quality, outstanding service by friendly staff, and a soothing ambiance near Ala Moana Shopping Mall.
I have been to Tempura Matsui for 3 years and now this place totally reminds me of that, since it is the same chef. He was super nice and recognized me as well and treated us nicely.
My wife and I visited for the tempura omakase and it did not disappoint. We had our first tempura omakase in Japan and this was just as amazing if not better. Service was top notch as well. Thank you so much for the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura
Tempura Omakase in heart of Honolulu.
Everything was freshly fried as it is the best to eat when it’s hot and crispy.
The the quality ingredients and friendly service. I have never eaten so many variety tempura. Enjoyed the each piece but I could not help thinking it would have been nice to eat fresh or cooked in a different way especially the ingredients were fresh and good quality.
The restaurant was very spacious plenty of space in between the guests, however, it made difficult to talk to friends as we sat apart from each other facing the counter. We were party of four talking to a friend who sat end made it difficult to have a conversation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The best tempura and seafood! Words couldn't express how delicious and the service is second to none! It's great experience!
Fantastic experience. Truly transports you from Honolulu HI to a very high-end experience somewhere in Japan. Would absolutely go there again.
We were greeted warmly and had great seating at the tempura omakase bar. Lots of space. Service was excellent with great guidance on the sake choices and enhancements. Each dish was presented at a comfortable pace with a brief explanation and lots of attention to detail. In addition to their sorbet dessert, they served my wife and slice of matcha cheesecake with a lit candle for my wife's birthday. We're looking forward to dining here again!
We loved our dinner at Tempura Ichika. Everything was perfectly prepared, and the flavors were delightful. We loved the sashimi, the tempura crab, scallops, and mushrooms along with the different salts. We would absolutely recommend this dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Tempura Ichika delivers a memorable, indulgent dining experience. I made a same-day Sunday reservation and was seated at the 12-seat bar. Service was attentive, with thoughtful guidance on dipping sauces and salts for each course. The meal was 90% tempura, with a sashimi starter and dessert to round it out. Each piece arrived hot and expertly fried. Highlights included the shrimp, crab, scallop, and uni (the latter two were optional add-ons). A late-course rice bowl offered a choice between tempura shrimp over rice or with broth; while I added uni and crab, they didn't quite blend into the dish as well. Pickled vegetables were served as palate cleansers throughout, and drinks were available, including a $3 beer promo. At $160++ base, it's a splurge—and add-ons can quickly increase the total—but worth it for a special night out. Expect to leave full and satisfied, though the richness of an all-tempura meal can feel quite heavy by the end, so it's best enjoyed when you're ready to indulge.
Stellar dinner with exceptional service. Everything was piping hot and the servers explained which sauce to dip it in.
We had an outstanding time at Tempura Ichika! We were greeted warmly by the head chef and his team as walked into the door. The Omekase menu provided unique and tasty seafood paired with select flavorings. We were more than satisfied by the end of the meal. We would highly recommend this fine dining establishment.
Where do you start?? This restaurant was absolutely perfection. We visited from Atlanta in April and were blown away by the experience here. We opted for the raw omakase, and the chef not only did a great job with the selections, but he also talked us through each dish. The waitress was also wonderful and so sweet, and took a picture of us with the chef after our meal.
10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 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!
Loading...