Tempura Kiki

Operating out of a food court along Kalākaua Avenue, the counter pairs meticulous frying with a thin, crisp batter that lets the natural flavor of the ingredients lead. The kitchen fries to order, turning out items like jumbo shrimp, small lobster tails, chunky squid, and shishito peppers. Sets are fleshed out with salad, pickled vegetables, and house-made dipping sauce, translating dedicated tempura craft into an unfussy food-court meal.