June 25, 2017
Tempura Ichidai
Nestled in the newest wing of Ala Moana Center is the quaint Tempura Ichidai restaurant. With its open windows and contemporary design, passersby can’t help but want to take a peek inside this stylish eatery. Tempura Ichidai’s friendly staff invites…
May 14, 2017
Tempura Ichidai, Uncle's Fish Market & Grill
Happy Mother’s Day, Ono readers! I hope you are spending this most special of holidays with the leading ladies in your lives, who deserve the utmost praise. Preferably you’re treating your queen to a fine feast today — I know…
April 9, 2017
Tempura Ichidai
Literally feeding diners’ love for fried foods, Tempura Ichidai — Hawaii’s first authentic tempura bar — offers a special Japanese eating experience at its Ala Moana Center location. The restaurant’s chefs cook and serve fresh, made-to-order tempura right in front…
March 5, 2017
Tempura Ichidai
Tempura is one of those foods that is so universally loved that restaurant group Pierthirty had the idea to create a whole eatery dedicated to it. That venture is Tempura Ichidai, which offers an authentic tempura bar experience. “From their…
January 29, 2017
Tempura Ichidai
When seated at one of the countertops at Tempura Ichidai, which wraps around lively tempura-frying stations positioned right in front of you, you can hear the ultra-hot sizzle of the oil, erupting with bubbles as just-battered pieces of tempura are…
November 13, 2016
Tempura Ichidai
The key to making good tempura is using quality oil and serving each piece as fresh as possible — going straight from the fryer to your plate to be eaten right away. That’s what sets Tempura Ichidai apart from any…
July 31, 2016
Tempura Ichidai
Since opening in January, Tempura Ichidai has risen to the top of many locals’ list of favorite Japanese restaurants. As part of Ala Moana Center’s new Ewa Wing, the eatery is proud to offer the freshest tempura in the state.…
June 19, 2016
Tempura Ichidai
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Tokusen Course ($25) Tempura lovers can rejoice once they step into Tempura Ichidai at Ala Moana Center. Besides the authentic and modern Japanese ambiance, the invigorating aroma of crunchy temptations welcomes hungry…