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    Sushi Ichika

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Glenn F.

    This is the sushi sister restaurant of Tempura Ichika. We didn't want to be weighed down by an omakase consisting entirely of tempura, so we opted for Sushi Ichika. Although Chef Ken is engaging, the sushi was consistently underwhelming and forgettable. We've had omakase across the US, and this just didn't deliver. The high points were whelk in the first course and the baby eels that were flown in from Japan. Everything else was disappointing, starting with the sushi rice, which just wasn't up to par with the elite sushi restaurants we've dined at. Although the $160 price tag for omakase in Honolulu is fairly reasonable, beware the automatic 18% service charge, which is not reasonable.

    Anna Q.

    I went here for my bday dinner a week ago. Amazing food and experience. The chef and host/server were very kind and friendly. Intimate experience since there was only 5 of us. The course I chose was the "light omakase" option but felt totally full toward the end. It was so yummy! The chef also let us revisit any fish we liked or can choose whatever we didn't get try. Definitely recommend trying this resto if you like omakase. Reservations are a must too.

    Vivian I.

    Amazing food that is not only fresh, but is artistic in form and flavor. Service is excellent and is smoothly managed by Ms. Yoko who is observant and thoughtful when it comes to the individual needs of each guest. Ambience is always calm and joyful and an amazing opportunity to meet other guests from around the world.

    Andrew S.

    Right across from the Ala Moana shopping center, is a gem shared by two names -- Tempura Ichika and Sushi Ichika. The restaurant itself gives quite a high-end atmosphere filled with bright light and I believe a maple bar, with very authentic Japanese design. For the sushi portion of the restaurant, you'll be walked to your seat on the left side of the restaurant at a 6-seater bar. From there, your experience will begin with some simple appetizers and sashimi. We were served tea for free, as well as some soft drinks that we ordered in tall glasses. Tea was refilled very frequently showing great attentiveness -- a few times the tea even got cold in my cup and was replaced by hot tea. The appetizers I was served included mozuku--served with a bit of vinegar for a bright sort of sipping 'noodle' experience, kombu kazunoko -- light flavor little bit of a satisfying crunchy pop, and hotaru ika topped with sumiso ae all on top of a bed of cucumber and seaweed. Sweet, umami, very nice. Sashimi included chutoro and tai(?) -- bite sized and very tasty. Following the appetizer we were served a chip made of Nama-shirasu-- very crisp and light in flavor, almost a sort of drinking snack. For the Nigiri course: it started with nodoguro with sea salt and yuzu zest. Very delicious, not too fatty, for akamutsu. Following, came Spanish mackerel, with ginger topping. The ginger really helps mask the natural fishiness of mackerel. Then came Hokkaido hotate - surprisingly not that sweet, but very good texture. Zuke akami with yuzu -- the yuzu was very strong in flavor, marination was quite light. Then Hawaiian shrimp -- light snap with a sweet and smooth texture. Following the shrimp came another kitchen hot dish -- miso glazed butterfish topped with hajikami. Nice sweet glaze and the young ginger shoot with a light pickling gives good balance of hearty and acid. Next came salmon, slightly cooked around the edges -- gave good and interesting texture compared to the usual silky/slimy. Next came the kegani nigiri with uni. Very sweet, delicious. One of my favorites of the night. Following the crab, came the ikura topped with seaweed, yuzu zest, and wasabi. Tasty, not too strong in flavor. Next came the chawanmushi -- the best dish of the night in my opinion; filled with mochi, anago, ginkgo nut, oyster, and more. Delicious. Hot. The last bites included uni hand roll -- soooo buttery and sweet, my favorite uni I've had on the trip so far. Lastly was otoro using a special sumibiyaki style/technique of utilizing binchotan to sear the top. This gave it a sort of crispy texture on top, allowing some of the fat to melt away as well. Lastly was unagi with a little bit of sansho pepper on top. Tamagoyaki and miso soup to finish the meal. Yuzu sorbet for dessert. Very fresh, tasty, refreshing.

    Vivyan L.

    While I love dining at Tempura Ichika, I equally love Sushi Ichika! The seafood selections are so fresh, most flown in from Japan...some pieces I've tried here for the first time. I've been coming regularly since their opening and it's always exciting to see what fresh selections Chef Ken will prepare. I have my favorites here (uni, snow crab/uni, botan ebi, special scallop, otoro) but the seasonal fishes are such a treat! It's so fresh and natural that I hardly used any shoyu. I typically like the full course omakase $160 which comes with some hot dishes (chawamushi, butterfish, etc), but I'm also very pleased with the lighter omakase course $120 without the hot dishes, but still lots of sushi pieces. So between the impeccable tempura and superb sushi, dining here is definitely an experience I always look forward to. The ambiance is so warm and inviting that it makes for a great date night...or a night out with friends and family. Did I mention the service is fantastic too? They are attentive to fill my tea and promptly clear away finished dishes. A few times I had sake and I like the personal touch where I can select my sake glass. Definitely will not disappoint in dining here. I'll be back soon again!

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    Fabulous and great service! Sushi Omakase offering was spot on. Can't wait to try the tempura omakase

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    Right across from the Ala Moana shopping center, is a gem shared by two names -- Tempura Ichika and Sushi Ichika.

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