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    Tempura Ichika

    4.7 (67 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Terry K.

    4th Star for the commaradarie with my dinner partners and the location of this establishment. My Yelp handle and phrase is "I'll try anything once". And once it is. Located at the corner of Piikoi and Queen Street is Tempura Ichika. The space used to be the home of Mixx and long time ago Cheers and Donna's, all three were known as the local bar to hang out at. Today after a bunch of money is a white, bright, clean establishment known as Tempura Ichika. The real issue for me is did I get what I paid for? OK, let's start there. The Omakase prices out at $160 + tax and an automatic 18% gratuity. Therein lies my first issue. Since when did gratuity become mandatory, let alone a mandatory value of 18%? Second, If you're serving Tempura and you pride yourself to be "GREAT" then, make sure your alcohol list fits the role. Nuff said on this Third, Reservations guaranteed with your credit card (SOP at most high ticket places this day and age) Yet, when I got there, they are still shuffling the seats around to accommodate their dinner load (which is not a large load to begin with, I don't get it! In my case, I had 3 seats before they finally assigned me to a seat. About the chef, Other Yelpers have commented on the quality of the food especially since they are "Michelin" star folks.... I have to agree with all their comments and if I were Tempura Ichika, I'd correct some of the marketing statements. Last, the food was good. Not exceptional, but acceptable. Was it worth the $160+ tax and gratuity? Jury is still out! Would I revisit? Ummm??? No photos yet. I'm trying to clean up my pictures for an accurate post. Oh! QR code for the parking! Don't forget.

    Tile fish
    Sandee M.

    We enjoyed tempura omakase in Japan and were extremely excited to find this restaurant in Hawaii and were not disappointed. From the moment we stepped into the space we felt an ambiance of Japan! Everything was perfectly set. The hostess was very accommodating and hospitable. Our servers were enthusiastic and very professional in how they explained every dish. Service can only be described as absolutely perfect! The dishes were like works of art. The tempura was very light and delicious. Every single dish was delectable and cooked to perfection. And there were a lot of dishes - we were stuffed. We cannot wait to return!

    Matcha ice cream. Not a very satisfying finish after eating tempura fried foods. I would have preferred fresh fruit.
    Randy S.

    Three stars? Wow, where is Randy going with this review? First .... On their restaurant website, ichikahawaii.com, they are bragging ... "Michelin-star chef adds sizzle to Honolulu's refined dining scene ...". " -Honolulu's only full-time resident Michelin chef ...". If you're going to name drop Michelin then the food better live up to the expectation. Chef Kiyoshi Chikano did not initially earn the Michelin Star for Tempura Matsui in NYC but he certainly helped maintain that Michelin Star status. But .... Michelin never has covered Honolulu. There are no restaurants or chefs in Honolulu with a hint of current Michelin accolade in it's annual publications. So, "full-time resident Michelin chef ..." on their website is BS to me. And, btw, another full-time chef resident, Chef Ki Chung, at Bar Maze Honolulu, was the Chef de Cuisine who actually led Aubergine, in Carmel, to its initial Michelin Star. So why a three star review? The food and service did not live up to expectations. Service. We had a very good bottle of champagne. When poured, one glass displayed a proper ring of lively fine micro bubbles that lasted a long time. A second glass had large flaccid bubbles that reluctantly rose to the top - a sign of a glass that was not properly wiped clean after washing. The second freshly poured glass of champagne looked DOA. The server(s) and manager never noticed until it was pointed out. We were subsequently given new glasses with each new pour, but again, some glasses were not properly cleaned. Food. The hallmark of a tempura chef is the ability to balance the temperature and mix of oil so each item is sealed in the batter and gets to steam to perfection. The batter must be mixed to the degree that it consistently and evenly coats the entire surface of a piece. The presentation must be consistent from start to finish. It is alright for delicate pieces or cut vegetables with a lot of moisture to show a darker brown on the edges. But an uneven color is telling. Several of the tempura I was served had a shades darker brown color and some specks of dark batter indicating any of - the temperature wasn't consistent, pieces were overcrowded, the batter was over-mixed, the pieces were cooked too long, the oil was breaking down. The first vegetable, renkon, was overcooked. The color was at the edge of dark brown, not pale light. The pieces were not crisp. The final tempura piece, anago, was clearly several shades of dark brown with actual burnt edges. Not only was it a clear sign of the probable problem causes mentioned previously, but it was a direct reflection of the chef's pride in his work. My experience is not out of the ordinary. I looked at the food photos of every Yelp friend I have who has posted a review of Tempura Ichika. I saw the same problems in their photos. If you've never had a tempura omakase before you may not care or notice. And there is no other place in Honolulu to make a comparison. Go if you want to try tempura omakase and start to understand what you should experience in Japan. But skip any upsells or post-meal add-ons here. And stick to the cheap liquor if you need a buzz.

    Marko C.

    Fascinating! I went here with a group of friends to enjoy a nice omakase tempura dining experience. They serve about 18 courses of tempura. The service was outstanding. Great choice of sake. Go here to get pampered.

    Linda K.

    One of our favorite places for celebration dinners! Yoko and staff delivers an excellent dining experience! You'll not only be treated to a unique dining experience, excellent service and fresh hot dishes that delight all your senses. Everything comes out fresh! What an amazing tempura omakase meal from Michelin Chef Kiyoshi Chikano. We will be back!!! Thank you!!!

    Kanpai!
    Jolene L.

    Exquisite! Truly a delightful omakase experience, worthy of your time and attention. What better way to celebrate or simply enjoy a lovely evening. While this establishment is no longer BYOB, they offer a marvelous selection of beverages. You are allowed to bring in something that they don't sell, for a small corkage fee. As anticipated, all the seafood dishes were succulent and well prepared. We really appreciated the fresh slices and careful presentation. Chef has a superb attention to detail and each of our servers did a remarkable job with information and serving. This establishment takes great pride in using the finest ingredients and fresh oil for each tempura. My friend noted how light and crisp each tempura dish was. He especially liked the Hokkaido crab dish, as did I. We appreciated the delicate seasoning, whether it was sea salt, konbu salt, or my favorite, the curry salt. That paired especially well with the cauliflower tempura. Excellent food and extremely polite customer service. Clean dining area with crisp lighting and decor. We will most certainly return!

    Annie K.

    I think i counted 20 dishes for the tempura omakase. Yes 20 very amazing, light, yummy dishes. Not all were fried, some were clean refreshing in-between tempura dishes. Service was exceptional and staff were themost welcoming and attentive as could be. A wonderful dining experience.

    Kanani V.

    A multiple course meal. Sake was served throughout the night. The restaurant is small with limited seating, must make reservations. Everything served was delicious and fulfilling. The night ended with tea and dessert. The service was impeccable. The bathroom was clean with heated seats.

    Sarah K.

    My boyfriend made a reservation for two. We arrived on a weekday night for 7:30pm dinner. It was a 2.5 hour course meal. We were fortunate enough to come during their one year anniversary. The Asahi beer was $3 each, which was amazing. I have a crustacean allergy and they were able to accommodate my allergy issue. Overall this was a nice experience, but my boyfriend and I realized that tempura omakase is not for us. We didn't feel too strongly about the tempura pieces they gave us except the uni piece and the vegetable tempura which you had to pay extra to get. Service was excellent, but it felt a bit long. A lot of folks ended up ordering drinks nonstop and getting lit. I was full from eating my food while drinking one beer. It's a nice and clean ambiance inside with limited seating.

    Brent K.

    I glad that all theses Japanese chefs are coming to Hawaii to open a restaurant. This is the Best tempura I've had so far. Every dish was incredible. Only sad thing that happened was they ran out of sushi. LOL But the sushi we did get was delicious. Well worth trying. this chef came from a Michelin star restaurant.

    Shrimp head parts - these were served before the rest of the shrimp
    Brooke T.

    We had dinner at Tempura Ichika since it was such a unique experience, and it was wonderful. The staff were amazing and it was great enjoying the tempura courses one piece at a time so everything was fresh and hot. The seasonings provided to use for some of the dishes, such as the curry salt, were also delicious. The experience took just over two hours in total, and we really enjoyed it.

    Derek W.

    Hands down the best meal of our last trip to HNL! First discovered Ichika from a post on IG. The pictures of the restaurant had me sold and knew we had to make reservations which wasn't too difficult. There is a small lot behind which we luckily scored a spot otherwise, you'll have to find something on Piikoi or the surrounding area. As you enter, you are warmly greeted by the hosts and shown your spot on the 12 person boomerang shaped table. Everyone seated is served the same tempura omakase course which was outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed every course and left satisfied. Service was perfect and exactly what you'd expect while in Japan. To be honest, I think the meal was almost as good as our meal at Uchitsu in Tokyo. Will definitely be back and may try their sushi restaurant next trip out.

    Pairings: flavored salts, tempura sauce with radish and lemon
    Simone M.

    The space is really nice. It's small and intimate so you can make friends with your neighbor. We're all there sharing in the same experience and what an experience it was. Before I go further, I must say the wine list and alcohol is priced extremely fairly, with barely any mark up which is really awesome. So you can feel good about buying a bottle of wine or sake to enjoy with your meal and know you weren't price gouged. All the dishes were exceptional. It's hard to make everything eye catching so the pictures really don't do it justice. The servers were sweet and accommodating and really explained everything quite well. The matcha ice cream was a nice finish, but we didn't quite understand why some people got matcha cake as well. It sounded like they were there to celebrate something so next time we know to say you're celebrating something so you get a slice of cake in addition to your ice cream. While it's under stable the price can be a deterrent for some it's an experience worth having.

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