We went in the with no reservations but they were able to sit us down for a bit to grab some drinks and a few appetizers. This place took me back to Japan! The employees were awesome and attentive and had good recommendations. I got a calpico grapefruit soda with alcohol. It was delicious, but pretty sweet. Definitely worth a try if you like sweet drinks. My favorite was the calpico shikuwasa soda with Soju! It was so delicious. It was sour and sweet in the perfect way. Tasted like a creamy sour lemonade. I would come back just for this drink! I also really enjoyed their rolls and sushi. I got a few rolls and hand roll and they were all delicious and fresh. I cannot wait to return again! read more

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Overall delicious and good quality. I felt the tempura a little bit oily. Hamachi was fresh . The dressing for the salad a bit salty. Service was really good though. read more

Izakaya Tenkichi - Hamachi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The atmosphere was very fun and laid back! It's a great place to get drinks with family and friends and pick on izakaya and sushi dishes. Fun tip: If you purchase a bottle of sake, you get to randomly draw a prize! Prizes range from a free scallop sashimi to a "hug" from a staff member lol the staff members were all super friendly, but were a bit busy and rushed. The food was good. The dish they're known for, the ikura bowl, was the best standout dish to order. The other items were good but were a bit pricey for the quality and the portion. Overall, a spot I would return to again to try other dishes. My family had a good time there. Tips: the staircase getting up to the restaurant is steep, watch you step and be careful if drinking alcohol lol parking lot is paid and can fill up fast during prime dinner time. Street parking is hit or miss. Reservations are highly recommended. read more

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Service - 5 stars Ambiance - 5 stars Food- 5 stars This is my 3rd or 4th visit to Izakaya Tenkichi and I still feel like a kid at Disneyland whenever I walk in. I grew up with strong Japanese influence and always felt a strong sense of pride for that because I am Filipino, Chinese and part Hawaiian. Visiting this spot always brings me back to my first visit to Japan and offers all the nostalgia. The first thing I always order is their delish Yuzu beer. It's top of the line draft beer in my opinion and is not too heavy ! I also ordered the Hamachi sashimi (happy girl), the cucumber rolls, salmon rolls and the Roast beef tempura and Hamachi tempura. I recommend the Hamachi sashimi of course and of course the Yuzu beer. The staff is always so welcoming and entertaining at the same time. I can't wait to be back! read more

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Was so hungry after going to a No Dictators protest and was starving! Didn't realize they'd close the kitchen about half hour before closing but thankfully we eat quick. Got the Deluxe Teishoku, Matsu Don w/ half order udon, half size beef bowl, and the fried mochi ice cream. Food was quick, tasted fresh, and overall delicious. Tempura was crunchy and not overly battered. Hit the spot. Definitely want to come back again when we have more time to order and try their dinner menu too. Service was good too! Super small shop but I kind of loved that about it. read more

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I have wanted to try here for forever and finally made it in for their lunch menu. I love tendon and was eager to give theirs a try. On a Saturday, I was the first one in the door at 11am and the spot was full within 30 minutes. Staff handled the crowd with grace and the kitchen got my food out quickly despite the crowd. I had the Tokujo Don which came with the tendon with all the goods. The veggies were yummy, the unagi was meaty, and the two shrimps were HUGE. The tendon sauce was tasty but pretty delicate. I was glad there were bottles of tare on the counter so I could amp up the flavor. The surprise star of my meal was the miso soup! Hearty, full bodied, absolutely soul warming. Seriously one of the best I've ever had. Craving satisfied. read more

Izakaya Tenkichi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My boyfriend and I have been such a big fan of Tori Ton, we love supporting their sister restaurants and Tenkichi is conveniently upstairs! Vibes are super cute, it truly feels like you're in Japan. I've been to Tenkichi for dinner a couple times, but I think their lunch special is so worth checking out! Great portions and honestly great food. Who doesn't love sashimi, tempura, and udon? Honestly, their udon is pretty simple, but it is sooo good! Service is always great and I can't wait to return! follow my foodie adventures on ig: smolgirlfatass read more

Izakaya Tenkichi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Izakaya Tenkichi in McCully was opened by the local Funergy Group on 2/13/24 that also owns Totoya (negitori bowls), Tori Ton (grilling) and Marujuu ((hamburg). It specializes in tempura and atemaki hand rolls. "Tenkichi" is likely an unique name chosen for this restaurant meaning "heavenly fortune", creating a spot for authentic Japanese food like tempura and sushi sides in a Japanese style atmosphere in Honolulu. An "izakaya" is a casual Japanese pub serving smaller plates and drinks. One of the few izakayas in Honolulu that has been open for lunch since early 2025, its lunch menu offers teishoku sets, tempura bowls, seafood bowls, beef bowls, and udon. Its dinner menu offers a more varied selection of sashimi, soup/noodle bowls, tempura, and atemaki rolls. Pupus and desserts are offered for both lunch and dinner. As we were nearby during the lunch hours, it was a good time to try Izakaya Tenkichi for lunch. While they opened at 11a, we arrived about 12:30p, with the last call at 2p. There were still some empty tables, so we assumed that diners may have already eaten and left. We shared a lunch set and added a half udon. The set selections were varied and delicious; however, we noted that probably because we were there at the end of the lunch hours, some of the items were pre-made and not served piping hot. I think next time, we should be there when it opens to eat them when they are freshly made. We shared the recommended Tempura & Sashimi Teishoku that included: * Hamachi and salmon sashimi. They were fresh and melted in your mouth! * Tempura - shrimp, fish, sweet potato, eggplant, pumpkin. So delicious, light, crispy, non-oily! * Beef sukiyaki with tofu. A delicious blend of sweet marinated tender beef with tofu. * Rice. This was sweet and fluffy! * Daikon & cucumbers. Went well with the rice. * Tonjiru soup. Very flavorful with daikon, tofu, and pork. * Udon. This had a lot of wakame and shrimp flakes. We added on a half bowl of udon. There was also Kauai red sea salt, konbu salt, and yuzu salt on the table that you can dip the tempura in with the sauce to get different flavors. Customer service is polite, attentive, and very friendly. A hearty welcome is given when you arrive and a resounding thank you from staff when you leave. Located on the 2nd floor of Tori Ten, be warned that there are 19 steps to the restaurant, so it may be difficult for those having difficulty climbing stairs. But once you're at the top, you're transported to a cozy Japanese eatery with a loud, fun, lively ambiance encouraged by the friendly and attentive staff wanting you to have a good time! Birthday celebrations are popular here, with the staff providing the birthday person with a hat and hearty singing of happy birthday, while encouraging the restaurant diners to chime in; a free yuzu cheesecake with candle is given and a polaroid pic posed on the wall. The small eatery had wooden bar seating, booths, and tables. The bar seating is intended for couples, the window booths for a larger number of people and the tables and be reconfigured to the number people available. The ambiance and décor replicate an authentic Japan izakaya. Lunch is from Wed to Sun 11a to 2:30p, and dinner daily from 5p to 10:30p. There is a 2-hour dining limit. Because the restaurant is small, reservations are highly recommended. Located on the 2nd floor above Tori Ton on So. King St. across from the Old Stadium Park, up to 1-hour free parking is available in the next complex shared with other businesses. Free metered street parking is available after 6p. We look forward in returning to Izakaya Tenkichi for having good food and a good time! We only wished we had done this 2 years ago when they first opened, but better late than never! read more

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Finally got to try Izakaya Tenkichi! I tried to make a reservation online but there were very minimal reservation time slots available so I ended up calling them. They were so nice and accommodated the time I wanted. I didn't realize how small that place is (just like Japan). You walk up the stairs to the second floor and all the seats are crammed in. We waited a little while to get seated. But once we got seated we were able to order and get our food really quickly. We ordered the hamachi sashimi, salmon sashimi, garlic shoyu cabbage with crispy noodle (this was my fav!), yummy cucumbers, and ikura roll and a couple other hand rolls. All of the food was sooo good and definitely reminds me of Japan. Our waiter was so so nice and all the staff there were very friendly too. I definitely want to come back again! I definitely recommend making reservations way ahead of time because sometimes they seem to get really busy. But so worth it! read more

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I'm so happy we finally got a reservation with Izakaya Tenkichi! It took multiple attempts before we were able to make a reservation but I was determined to find out why. This restaurant is small but is packed with great staff and delicious Japanese tempuras and Izakaya dishes. This place also gives that lively Japanese vibe that I've experienced in Japan. What we really like about the tempura's was the batter. It's thin, not oily and packed with flavors! You can really taste and enjoy the flavors of the meats and vegetables with just a hint of the tempura batter. The house dipping sauce is also yummm! If you have been thinking of trying Izakaya Tenkichi, I'd say think no more and make that reservation. It's definitely a place to try and we're definitely coming back for more. Thank you for reading my post. Happy ALOHA Friday! read more

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Lively spot. Kind of a "scene", but the menu is varied and the food is tasty and portioned for izakaya. The service is attentive, prices are not exorbitant for Honolulu. My suggestion is they delete sushi (which were delicious) from their menu and focus on pupu they make best and unique from all the other "izakaya" in town. read more

Delicious food at this izakaya spot and I felt like I was back in Japan! We tried a lot of dishes and they're all very good! I didn't make a reservation. One day we're driving around and this was a spot I always wanted to try especially after my coworker told me about it. It's 5pm and I was hoping maybe they would do walk-ins this early? I called at least and the lady said as long as we are done by 7pm then we can come. Great that they're accommodating because I know some places don't take walk-ins even if they're not busy, some strange policy, but not at this place fortunately. We tried their negitoro maki rolls, ankimo, uni ikura hand roll, scallop hand roll, mushroom tempura, hamachi, sweet potato, udon and spam maki rolls for the kid. Everything tasted good! The sashimi was fresh, and their seasoning was on point too. Not to mention service was very friendly. The restaurant was also quite spacious, unlike in Tokyo where most shops are tiny, so you get the authentic Japanese decor without the tight quarters haha. The booth seats by the window were also raised adding a different dimension to the ambiance of the restaurant. Located on the 2nd floor above Tori Ton. There's a large private lot that you can park at. It's easy to find parking if it's early in the evening but I'd image it can be a bit challenging at prime dinner time because there are a bunch of eateries in the plaza. read more

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Fabulous first experience! Made reservations from their website for 11am when they open. We were warmly greated. Lots to choose from the menu. We tried the teishoku lunch specials. Everything was so good. We really liked the assorted salts they suggested to eat with the tempura. They pointed out their tare sauce. Food came out in less than 10 minutes. Can't wait to go back again. The seafood quality was great and the tempura was light crispy just how we like it. Excellent first experience. read more

Izakaya Tenkichi - Lunch menu:Deluxe Teishoku - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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TL;DR Solid izakaya option in Mo'ili'ili. ----- Izakaya Tenkichi occupies the space above Tori Ton in Old Stadium Square. They are both izakayas but offer strikingly different menus. While Tori Ton focuses on grilled offerings, Tenkichi specializes in tempura and seafood/sushi. My family ordered the following dishes: - Toriton's Marinated Avocado - Garlic Shoyu Cabbage with Crispy Noodles - Fresh Salmon Topped with Green Onion and Ponzu - Wagyu-Beef Tataki - Udon Noodles - Tempura: Brie Cheese, Shrimp and Sweet Onion Mixed Kakiage, Shrimp, Eggplant, Sweet Potato, Maitake Mushroom - Negitoro Roll, Wasabi Scallop Roll (special) We also ordered, beer, wine, sake, and a few other off-menu specials that I can't fully recall. All the food was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the cabbage, beef tataki, udon, and the variety of tempura. If you're craving fried food, this place will definitely satisfy you. But that is also the source of my only complaint. The menu at Tenkichi feels slightly limited, with a significant majority of the menu items either tempura or hand rolls. If you're in the mood for either of those things, though, this is definitely a high quality and convenient option in Honolulu. I'll definitely be back! read more

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What a great spot! Super friendly and accommodating service, great food and sake selection. Reservations highly recommended. They have parking lot with 1st hour free, the pay...greedy landlords. Also street parking. Medium sized inside with flexible seating and booths. As for da food, all excellent and fresh. Cannot go wrong. read more

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Nice, chill ambiance Service is great. Go around 8:30 on a weeknight so it won't be as crowded. By 9 most people were gone. Food was awesome and it's easy to snack and try different things. Price was very reasonable. Would definitely be back. read more

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Took the family here for my birthday dinner, and it was a total hit in this cozy upstairs spot that nails authentic izakaya vibes. Staff greeted us warmly like we're in Japan, and they made it special by singing Happy Birthday with fun energy--super memorable without being over-the-top. Started with the shishito peppers tempura--light, crispy batter on those blistered beauties, mostly mild with that rare pop of heat, perfect shareable starter dipped in their salts or tare sauce. The squid tempura udon came next: tender squid rings and veggies in hot, slurpy broth, tempura staying crunchy till the last bite, way better than expected for the price. Everything fresh, service on point (shoutout to Masa for recs), and that lively birthday cheer had even the kid smiling. Will be back for the ikura bowl fanfare--highly recommend for Moiliili nights out! read more

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This is a small upstairs restaurant, Tori Tori, located in the Old Stadium area. The restaurant is small, but the food is very fresh and traditional Japanese, with reasonable prices. Even when I just walked in for lunch, my order was prepared very quickly. The service is wonderful, with a warm Japanese-Hawaiian aloha welcome. I highly recommend coming here to enjoy a great meal. read more

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Came to this restaurant by accident but it was an interesting experience. Drink - we had one of the special citrus sour drinks and it was good. Service was friendly and helpful. The mixed tempura was very good. Hubby liked his salmon and ikura bowl. The skinny sushi rolls were only so-so. If you are looking for a non-seafood option it's pretty limited for dinner. They do a little "show" when serving up certain dishes - with a special yell and drumming. I personally found it a bit noisy. It is lively and fun and friendly atmosphere if that's what you are seeking. read more

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I LOOOOVEE THIS PLACE!!!! I really love this place for lunch too! Normally good places like this are only open for dinner. I'm sooooo glad this place is open for lunch. I've been here several times already for lunch and for dinner and I love both! I recommend making a reservation because it gets busy. Plus there's only limited seating at the counter and a few tables. I love the welcoming feeling as you walk in. Everyone greets you! Irasshaimase! いらっしゃいませ which means "welcome""!" The ambience is differs from lunch and dinner. Lunch... is a little less hype, but still pleasant. Dinner time, if you buy a bottle of sake, they celebrate with a raffle! One of the options is a hug. On one occasion I got free scallops! I scored big! ALL the food here is made fresh. The tempura is crispy, the fish is fresh, the Wagyu is tender, the cabbage salad is crispy and tasty (must have), and the sake is thirst quenching. I don't have a specific recommendation on food here because o honestly enjoy everything here. Depending on my mood. I may go sake and pupu heavy. Some days I do their Wagyu bowl lunch set. Other days I do their ikura bowl (another "fun" order). Now for the boring stuff... parking. Come pre-dinner rush because parking can be a hectic here. There's some street parking and there's also a small parking lot that they share with multiple other businesses. Overall, this place is #1 in my book.... Lunch, dinner, date, birthday celebration, just because.... Definitely one of my favorites read more

Food and service are excellent! Shout out to Braedon for his recommendations. Cabbage salad is awesome. Squid is gently flavored and delicious. We shares the ikura bowl medium sized. Great selection of sake and Braedon recommended an excellent not-so-dry not-so-sweet sake that was perfect. Tempura everything! We started with the shrimp that was so good that we ordered the assortment plate. Perfect for two because there was two of everything. Dessert of ice cream tempura was perfect! Love love love this place! read more

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1st time here and the food there was delicious, and the service was excellent. I enjoy their lunch special and I love the sashimi. The ambience made me feel like I was in Japan which I love! Totally will go back again! read more

Izakaya Tenkichi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We love this place! It is so vibrant and inviting as soon as you arrive. The drinks were epic - beer, sake bottle and a sake flight. As an izakaya restaurant, the offerings are a variety of small plates. Every single dish was delicious and we tried quite a few as you can see in the pics. But what made this little establishment really special was the attention we received from all of the servers and the enthusiasm in the place. It was like being in Japan!! We can't wait to go back. read more

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This place has officially become one of my favorite izakaya spots! Reservations are highly recommended -- seating is limited, and honestly, I wouldn't come without one. My girls and I are always on the hunt for a good, chill spot with great food and prices that aren't ridiculous... and this was 100% the place to be! We just kept ordering dish after dish (and drinks too, of course ), because everything looked so good -- and tasted even better. I didn't get pics of all the food (we were too busy enjoying it ), but I got most of it. The sushi was super fresh, and everything we had was absolutely delectable. It also has that cozy, authentic Japanese vibe when you walk in -- you really feel like you've been transported. They also took a pic of us with a Polaroid, soooo cute. I would come back here again and again. read more

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I never expected this dive izakaya to become one of my favorites. Tenkichi has a lot of things going on I don't care for that make the food low end. But the atmosphere, service, and friendliness of the staff has won me over. Up the stairs above sister restaurant Tori Ton you'll find the kind of place you'd stumble upon under Tokyo train track near a smaller JR station. There's two sections of raised booths and counter seats. All the walls are filled with Polaroids of customers or staff. The smell of oil in the air is unmistakable. This is an izakaya so you are going in the wrong direction looking for high quality seafood or tempura here. The best alcohol is the lower grade nihonshu - anything without "ginjo" in the name. It won't necessarily be the least expensive but it will be the most appropriate food friendly choice for this level of food. The Kikumasamune Taru Junmai is the least expensive, but Kikumasamune's kimoto brewed house nihonshu is light, dry, robust, and enjoyable with any food. At the higher end, Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai is a dryer, round, soft, award winning Iwate nihonshu made from Gin Otome rice grown just for this flagship offering. Right in between is my favorite, Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai, a dry, pleasantly acidic and clean drink with the unmissable whale on the label. If you purchase a bottle the staff will come by with a "raffle" box of colored balls. After some noise and fanfare you choose one - it gets you a free side dish. If all you "win" is a bowl of edamame, don't fret, it is a welcome freebie once you start drinking. Small plates are the way to go for food. Think, aburi seared metaiko w shiso leaf and daikon oroshi. There are expensive chirashi bowls of ikura and ikura/uni - but stick with the ikura daikon oroshi for best value. Order the hamachi/salmon/scallop as sashimi or with ponzu - but only choose whatever they recommend. The beef sukiyaki w tofu is a consistent winner to go with your drinks. The maki sushi is machine rolled with just a sliver of whatever you ordered as protein. The seafood or beef handrolls? If you must. If you can watch them cooking the tempura you'll see the food being ladled out of the oil and on to a drip tray accompanied by a good half cup of excess oil. That excess oil will soon go right back into the main batch - this is nothing close to quality battered and cooked tempura but it tastes fine (with drinks). Just spoon out some flavored salt onto your plate for your tempura or drown it in the daikon oroshi if that's your thing. Temper your expectations. There is better food elsewhere nearby. Despite that I really enjoy this place. The friendliness of the staff rivals the opening staff of Tori Ton - and that's why I'll go back. read more

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As soon as you walk up the stairs and enter the restaurant, you feel like you're in Japan. The staff greet you in Japanese and loud with the feeling of gratitude that you're there. We went during their lunch hours to taste the lunch special of $19.95 like majority of the other patrons. It had a very delicious miso soup w/lots of ingredients in it, 3 pieces each of salmon & hamachi sashimi, shrimp & veggie tempura, cold tofu block, tsukemno & udon noodles. What a delicious filling spread!!! The other dish my friend ordered was their Rainbow bowl of crab, scallop & ikura for $35.00. We'll definitely be back to try their dinner entrees that have more entrees and maki & hand rolls. They do not have nigiri sushi. Service was excellent! Parking is on the street or in the parking lot next door. Reservations highly recommended as they are busy and for a reason!!! Yummm! read more

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Delicious Japanese set lunch specials. The tempura/sashimi set was delicious and filling. Love the variety of salts to season the tempuras. Price was great and so was the service. read more

Izakaya Tenkichi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Small Japanese restaurants on King Street. There are few booth seats available. Parking is limited. Friendly staffs and efficiency services. Overall food are pretty good. The salmon sashimi is really fresh. If you're looking for good quality tempura, Izakaya Tenkichi is one of the good choices. Prices are a bit pricey but I'd still recommend it to my friends. read more

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We've been eating at this restaurant maybe once a month. Their shoyu cabbage is amazing, my son said it's the closest to shoyu cabbage he ate in Japan izakaya. Udon also tasty. I tried different items each time and they're all amazing. read more

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My second time visiting this izakaya restaurant. It's always a pleasant experience and I sincerely enjoy their food, service, and atmosphere. The service is always top-tier and their food is divine. This and Tori ton downstairs will always be my go-to! read more

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Finally got to try this hidden gem! Very authentic Japanese izakaya shop. Limited space so def recommend reserving via online ahead of time. It's hard to accommodate a large party but it's good spot for small party. The sushi rolls were fresh and delicious. We loved all the food there. It's was a good experience. read more

Came here again and, as always, never disappointed! The staff is so friendly and attentive, and they definitely know how to make you want to try more drinks. Every cocktail feels perfectly recommended, and it just adds to the whole experience of dining here. The food is consistently delicious and never misses the mark. Every dish feels fresh and well-prepared, and the portions are satisfying without being over the top. The famous ikura bowl is always the highlight--the presentation is not only fun but also such a unique show to watch, and it never fails to impress both first-timers and regulars like me. The atmosphere is lively and full of energy, which makes the whole dining experience even better. With so many people enjoying themselves, it creates that perfect mix of good food, great drinks, and a fun vibe. Definitely one of my favorite spots to keep coming back to, and I can't wait for my next visit! read more

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Izakaya Tenkichi on a Friday night was an EXPERIENCE! The staff here are so full of energy that the entire restaurant is buzzing with excitement; that excitement peaks when someone orders the large ikura bowl and the whole staff gets involved with serving it, accompanied with music and all! The food was very good. The hamachi and salmon appetizers were nice and fresh. The tempura was crispy and light - it comes out relatively under-seasoned but I believe that is intentional as you have several flavors of finishing salts available at your table that you can sprinkle on top to your own liking. Our favorite dish of the night was the wagyu-beef tataki: absolutely packed with flavor and super tender. Service was extremely attentive and they were constantly checking on us throughout the meal. Our first dishes flew out of the kitchen pretty quickly after ordering and continued to come in a steady stream after that. Not surprisingly, raw dishes came out faster, cooked dishes took a bit longer. Highly recommend making a reservation, especially on a weekend. It's a pretty small restaurant and it was stuffed to the gills when we were here. The parking lot can get pretty tight as well, and only the first hour of parking is free. Street parking is usually not hard to find nearby. read more

Izakaya Tenkichi - Small ikura bowl, salmon ikura bowl, hamachi app, salmon app - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I love izakayas! Grabbed dinner with my friends and one of them suggested Izakaya Tenkichi. She made reservations in the early evening for us and I'm so glad she did! This place is popping and the atmosphere was fun. The restaurant is located on the second floor so to get there you have to walk up a flight of stairs. Once inside, it's loud, bustling, and busy. There's bar seating, booths, and tables for all party sizes! A cozy space with fun Japanese decor, reminiscent of other izakayas in Japan. The service was fine, the lady helping us would come by and check on us. We ordered through her but also had the option of ordering on the QR code. Me and the girls shared pupu style. We got Fresh Hamachi with Sesame Soy Sauce, Fresh Scallop Sashimi from Hokkaido, Salmon Sashimi, Egg Omelette Tempura, Maitake Mushroom Tempura, Assorted Tempura, Negitoro Avocado Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll, Negitoro Avocado Handroll, and Salmon Ikura Handroll. Everything was so good! We all agreed that the fish was so fresh, smooth, and buttery. The quality was almost like being back in Japan! The tempura was good too, not old oil and a nice light fry. For the prices, portions were decent. The only thing is one of our items never came til we brought it up and we wish the sushi had more fish. I do recommend Izakaya Tenkichi for Japanese food and izakaya lovers! It's a fun ambiance and experience to be in. So happy my friend recommended this spot for us to eat and catch up at. The izakaya is easy to find, just passed Tori Ton. Parking is available in the lot, the first hour is free and you have to pay to park more. read more

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Mmmm, so good! We arrived a little early to our dinner reservation and they seated us with no problem. Such a great selection of sake options to get started. Our lucky draw won a free uni ikura handroll, with their bottle raffle :) Thank goodness we had a big table. Three of us ordered a ton of food and we left fully satisfied. The kitchen prepared our orders so quick too! Once you scan the QR code at your table, you can order your dishes any time. All of our sashimi was fresh and luscious. Each tempura order was hot and crispy, straight out of the fryer. Love love love all the dishes with shiso!! Service was incredible, even with every seat taken, all the employees seemed happy and not stressed out. We'll be back! read more

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Literally the greatest Japanese restaurant I've been to on Oahu. The friendliest staff, the whole place is just a vibe. It's a bar / restaurant which I love. They have yuzu beer which blew my mind it was soooo good. Food was perfect. This place is simply a must visit. My new favorite spot on Oahu! read more

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Such a cute vibe and everyone is soooo friendly! Ordered the salmon with ponzu, negitoro hand roll and the torched salmon hand roll. The negitoro was amazing!!! The price can't be beat too! I've gone for lunch and dinner and I would say dinner is the better choice with more variety. Make reservations. The only reason I didn't give 5 starts is because the parking is not the best and the staircase made it hard for my 79 year old mom. I don't know if there was an elevator. read more

Izakaya Tenkichi - Negitoro and torched salmon hand rolls. Bomb! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food: wow, what a great lunch! The sushi here was fairly priced, fresh fish, and a ton of variety. We got almost all the rolls to share, some sashimi and a tempera mix! Came out fast and presented nicely. Service: waiter was very attentive, made a few exceptions for us and was constantly asking for us if we needed saying else. Ambiance: had to walk up a flight of stairs, but once you got inside, it was a quality Japanese location. Decor was cute and had a bunch of tables and seating at the bar. read more

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Love love love this place!! 10/10 recommend!! Made reservations for 7:30 pm one night with my little sister and cousin. Parking can be a bit tricky especially on a busy night. It's 1 hour free parking so plan accordingly. When we made it to the spot, told them we have a reservation and they sat us right away. Everything we ordered was super Ono!!! We got the soju flight, wagyu, shrimp tempura, udon, edemame, another drink I can't remember but took pics of. There was also a person celebrating their birthday and we all sang as a restaurant. It's a pretty cozy spot that I'll definitely come back to. read more

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Great food, awesome service, and cute ambiance. I've been to Tenkichi a handful of times now. Super legit Japanese Izakaya style offerings. The staff is super friendly and animated as you would find at an Izakaya in Japan. The chef and owner comes by to engage and check on the patrons. All the tempura choices were delish. Go during lunch for their specials. They definitely get busy so make a reservation. read more