Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
Tempura Kiki
100Pearl PointsTempura, straight up
About Tempura Kiki
Tempura Kiki is a practical Waikiki pick when the craving is tempura, not a big-deal Japanese dinner. It suits solo diners and pairs better than large celebratory groups, especially if convenience around Kalākaua matters. Cross-shop Restaurant SUNTORY for a broader Japanese meal, Tanaka of Tokyo Central for showmanship, Poke Fix Hawaii for a quicker local-style alternative.
Tempura Kiki is a Honolulu venue with direct verified basics: it is open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM, the dress code is casual. Beyond those details, the public-facing guidance should stay modest rather than inventing a menu format, service style, neighborhood, address, price point, chef, awards, or seating setup.
The most useful way to plan around Tempura Kiki is practical. Treat it as a casual Honolulu option with consistent daily hours, confirm any details that matter to your visit directly before you go. If you need a specific dish, seating arrangement, dietary accommodation, takeout option, or special-occasion setup, those details are not verified here.
Book it when the verified basics fit your plan
Tempura Kiki is easiest to recommend when the key decision factors are simple: Honolulu location, casual dress, daily 11 AM–10 PM hours. Those facts make it easier to place into a day without relying on unverified assumptions about format, pacing, or menu breadth.
Because verified information does not confirm awards, a named chef, pricing, a tasting format, a beverage program, or a specific seating configuration, the decision should stay grounded. Choose it when the known basics match what you need, check directly with the venue if the meal depends on anything more specific.
How to use it in a Honolulu dining plan
For Honolulu planning, Tempura Kiki works well as a casual option to compare against other dining choices when hours and convenience are the main filters. Its daily 11 AM–10 PM schedule is the clearest planning advantage available from the verified information.
If the group is undecided, compare the basics rather than assuming details that are not confirmed. Poke Fix Hawaii, Restaurant SUNTORY, Shichimusubi, Tanaka of Tokyo Central are other named options to consider, depending on what each diner wants to verify for the occasion. For broader planning beyond this single meal, use our full Honolulu restaurants guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tempura Kiki good for solo dining?
It may work for solo dining if you want a casual Honolulu option with simple planning. The verified details are daily 11 AM–10 PM hours and a casual dress code; seating style and solo-specific setup are not verified here.
What should I order at Tempura Kiki?
Specific menu guidance is not verified here. If a particular item matters, check directly with Tempura Kiki before going, compare it with other options such as Poke Fix Hawaii, Restaurant SUNTORY, Shichimusubi, or Tanaka of Tokyo Central based on what each venue currently offers.
Can I eat at the bar at Tempura Kiki?
Bar or counter seating is not verified here. If that seating style matters to your visit, contact Tempura Kiki directly before you go.
What are alternatives to Tempura Kiki in Honolulu?
Other named options to consider include Poke Fix Hawaii, Restaurant SUNTORY, Shichimusubi, Tanaka of Tokyo Central. Compare current hours, menu, location, booking details directly before deciding.
Is Tempura Kiki good for a special occasion?
Tempura Kiki has a casual dress code, so it is best evaluated as a casual Honolulu option unless you confirm otherwise directly. Details such as room style, service format, special-occasion amenities are not verified here.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tempura Kiki?
Tempura Kiki is verified as open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. A specific lunch or dinner offering is not verified here, so choose the time that fits your schedule and confirm any meal-period details directly with the venue.
Does Tempura Kiki handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodations are not verified here. If you have a restriction, contact Tempura Kiki directly before visiting and confirm what the venue can safely provide.
Location
2250 Kalākaua Ave LL#6, Honolulu, HI 96815
Honolulu, United States
Compare Tempura Kiki
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Tempura Kiki | Honolulu |
| Shichimusubi | Honolulu |
| Tanaka of Tokyo Central | Honolulu |
| Tanaka of Tokyo Central | Urban Honolulu |
| Poke Fix Hawaii | Honolulu |
| Restaurant SUNTORY | Honolulu |
How Tempura Kiki Honolulu compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Shichimusubi, Notable alternative
- Tanaka of Tokyo Central, Notable alternative
- Tanaka of Tokyo Central, Notable alternative
- Poke Fix Hawaii, Notable alternative
- Restaurant SUNTORY, Notable alternative
How Tempura Kiki compares in Honolulu
Choose Tempura Kiki when the meal should be narrow and tempura-led. Restaurant SUNTORY is the better cross-shop if the group wants a broader Japanese dinner with more range, while Shichimusubi is the more casual choice when a lighter, quicker Japanese-leaning stop makes more sense than sitting down for fried-to-order tempura.
Tanaka of Tokyo Central is the stronger option for diners who want performance and group energy; Tempura Kiki is better when the food format matters more than the show. For a faster, lower-commitment Honolulu meal, Poke Fix Hawaii makes more sense than committing to a cooked Japanese meal.
In practical terms, Tempura Kiki is easiest to justify for one or two diners already in Waikiki who want a focused meal. Larger groups, special occasions, diners chasing a broader room experience should start with Restaurant SUNTORY or Tanaka of Tokyo Central instead.
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