Tempura Kiki

Truly magical setting and ambience when you walk in. You feel right as if you were in Japan with great service and food that is off the charts delicious. The food is prepared and cooked to perfection. The batter is light and you still capture the essence of the flavors without any problems. Highly recommend.

THE BEST tempura place. I’ve been to many Japanese tempura spots around the world Japan, South Korea, mainland US, and Vancouver BC and this is still the best one. We come back every time we are in Honolulu. The tempura batter is so thin yet extremely crispy that you don’t even feel like you need the sauce because you can feel the rich taste of the fresh ingredients. The sauce that comes with it is also really good pairing though, and the service is amazing. Everyone has been so kind every time we’ve visited since our first time in 2023. Super fast service, incredible food, and the location is in a food court, so it’s easy to find and very convenient.

I had an amazing experience at Kiki Tempura in Waikiki! The food was fresh, crispy, and not greasy at all. Every piece of tempura was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The staff were super friendly and attentive, making us feel very welcome. The atmosphere was casual but clean, perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal after the beach. I highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Waikiki👍🏻

We were sad to find that this place has declined since our last visit to Hawaii in December 2024. Back then, the food was so good that we came every other day. Everything was freshly fried and served in batches. Because of those great memories, we came here for our first meal this trip, but the experience was disappointing. The food was overly oily, sauces were already added, and items didn’t seem freshly prepared in batches anymore. It’s unfortunate to see such a promising tempura place lose the quality that once made it special.

Very nice place to get authentic japanese tempura. They serve the tempura in batches so as to keep it always warm. Service was excellent. Very friendly and accommodating. Located in the lower lever of the Stix Asia food hall.