Got a fast fresh juicy burger for a great price for grass-fed. It was delish Im a new resident to the island so a little distrustful of tourist spots but this seems like it's acquainted by both tourists and locals. I tried the basic but will be back to try the rest. read more

Came one hour before closing. Idk if it was just by pure coincidence but there was a random rush of customers and you could visibly tell that the workers were all kinda like "wtf" hahaha. They were definitely stressed but they ultimately got everything handled! First time trying kenji's. I got their bacon cheeseburger w furikake fries. The burger was solid, maybe a 3.5/5. Nothing crazy about it. But it hit the spot after a long day of hiking! The furikake fries were nice and fresh, a 4/5. My homegirl also agreed w a 4/5 for her order, as well. She got their standard burger and a side of sunomono. read more

Kenji Burger - Bacon cheeseburger + Furikake Fries - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Awesome place for burgers and staff is so Locale vibes!!! The Best keep up the great work and putting out good food Mahloes!!! read more

Katsu chicken burger tasted like it was boiled chicken, then breaded and fried not a fan favorite for my daughter but she said she liked the bun lol! truffle burger was bland and plain with not much flavor. read more

Prices are great and so is service, The-menu has many options including drinks and sushi choices. Kathy was awesome in helped us decide. Nice outdoor seating. read more

Kenji Burger - Rainbow roll - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Very friendly staff, even offered to cut our kids burger in half for them to share. Burgers were great, wish the teriyaki sauce on the fries wasn't so salty but that's okay it was still pretty good. read more

Kenji Burger - Old school burger with furikake fries - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

They know how to make burgers! We've been here in the past and wanted our new vacation friends to enjoy a good burger. The young lady behind the counter pleasantly welcomed us. She took the time to explain the menu and offered popular items. Outdoor seating is available when the weather permits. Indoor tables and seating is limited. Often you can sit under cover along the front patio. Unfortunately the front parking lot is small. I don't know what parking options there are. Everyone savored every bite! read more

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We've passed by this place so many times and never stopped and I'm mad we hadn't. The lady at the counter was really nice and was working her butt off and so was the rest of the staff, so visitors please be patient and kind! The burgers are made fresh and hot and were delicious! The fries were also hot and crispy and the furikake fries were full of flavor. We also ended up ordering a Lychee milkshake which was surprisingly soooo good. Never had one before. The place itself has some seating inside, out front, and a little back patio. Definitely recommend and will be back to try more things off the menu! read more

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Hubby wanted a good burger on our Kauai getaway, so fired up Yelp and it brought me to Kenji's! This location was in Kapa'a and we learned there is another location in Kilauea. Like a lot of eateries on Kauai it's in a plantation style wooden stand alone building with its own parking lot, no AC, it was a warm day with no trade winds, I felt so bad for the workers, despite the heat we were greeted warmly by Jade and she was very helpful with her descriptions and recommendations of menu items. There are a couple of 4 top tables inside, out back there is seating under umbrellas and in front along the railings on the porch are bar height seating. The food came out quickly, fresh and hot. I ordered the Misoyaki Fish Bowl, Misoyaki Butterfish on a bed of rice and an arugula salad with Shoga Ginger, radish and almost tasted like an Ume dressing, it was delicious! My hubby ordered the Truffle Burger with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and truffle sauce, patty looked like it was a half pound. They also had Furikake fries but my hubby opted to skip the fries, but it is a popular item. To top it all off we had the Lychee Milk Shake....what??? A Lychee Milk Shake??? Not sure how that goes together so we had to try it. It was ONO! My hubby is already saying we have to go back, maybe try the one in Kilauea as we were told they have a full bar and it closer to where our hotel is. Highly recommend! read more

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Service: friendly Parking: small lot Food: Truffle burger: really enjoyed this a lot Hapa burger: good but sauce was sweet for me, I probably would get the sauce on the side Furikake fries: same comment sauce I would get a side of to dip but great flavors! Wanted to get the lychee milkshake but I was already at my calorie limit lol Ps thanks for the chicken sprayers bottle. Didn't need it but appreciate it! read more

Kenji Burger - Truffle Burger, Hapa Burger, Furikake Fries - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Dreaming of returning to Kenji Burger. I got the Kenji burger and furikake fries, both served with an excellent ponzu aioli & teriyaki glaze. They handled our big group quickly without sacrificing quality. I'm back in Chicago and wish we had something like this nearby--it's the kind of place I'd become a regular at. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Kenji Burger - Kenji Burger & Furikake Fries - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

My coworker and I had to pick up an order at Home Depot and needed a nearby place to grab food with seating. We found Kenji Burger on Yelp, and the menu and photos looked really promising. I'll admit, the name also appealed to me since Kenji happens to be my brother's middle name - felt like it was meant to be! It was another late lunch for us, so we were pretty hungry by the time we arrived. The space was casual and comfortable - exactly what we needed for a quick, satisfying meal between errands. I ordered the chicken katsu sandwich. The chicken was moderately moist and not overly fried, with just the right amount of thickness. Instead of lettuce, it came with coleslaw, which I'm normally not a fan of, but it actually complemented the katsu patty really well. The bun was nicely toasted, which added a great texture to the whole sandwich. That said, while the sandwich was good, I probably wouldn't order it again just because of the cole slaw. It's just not my thing, even though I can appreciate that it worked with the flavors. The sandwich didn't come with a side, so I ordered the furikake fries separately - and WOW, I'm so glad I did. These fries are similar to McDonald's fries in thickness and came out perfectly crispy (which I love). They were drizzled with teriyaki sauce, what I think was mayo, and topped with furikake. The ingredients worked so well together that I would order these over and over again if I ever went back. Seriously addictive. My coworker opted for the Kenji burger, which also didn't come with a side, so we split the furikake fries. He enjoyed his meal as well. The service was fantastic, and the food came out fairly quickly. Definitely a solid spot if you're in the area and craving something different from the usual burger joint. read more

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Can't go wrong with their famous Kenji Burger. It's sweet, it's fresh, and it's different. Cute little location compared to the others across the island, but overall it's an easy bite to grab while you're in town. read more

The burgers could have used a little more salt, which is weird because restaurants usually over salt the food. You can always add salt so that doesn't bother me. All the burgers were good, some more flavorful than others. They weren't over cooked either, which is unusual as well. They were medium instead of well done like most burger joints. I like how they use the grass-fed big island beef. It's hard to find food that is healthy when eating out. Surprisingly the sushi burrito was my favorite and fantastic, I would get two next time. It was very hot inside, there is no ac in the restaurant, so we sat outside. There are so many chickens begging for food, they are pests to the owners. They had an outdoor area with some spray bottles with water to spray the chickens. They want them gone, and will eat your food off the table if left unattended. It was near a canal that you can walk to. We explored the canal while we waited for our food. Service was friendly and helpful. We had a great experience and will go back when in the area. read more

Kenji Burger - Kenji Burger, Hapa Burger, Old Skool Burger, Japanese Burrito, Furikake Fries - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Making sure that we try this top rated place in Kapa'a. The place is relatively small, had limited seating inside and outside. I think this is more of a to go kind of place. We seated outside facing the street which is nice because there's fresh wind and much cooler than sitting inside. The wait is between 15-20 minutes, I guess because there's a lot of customers that comes. Service is good, staffs are nice and attentive. The foods are delicious - they're meat is 100% grass fed so that kind of sets the tone and the difference from other hamburger place. Would be dining in again when in town. read more

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What a place! Have eaten there twice now and it hasn't disappointed, casual island atmosphere, pretty much an all outdoor setting but it was nice in the shade watching football. Burgers to bowls and sushi burritos of all types. Truffle burger is fantastic and they ask how you want it prepared. Lobster burrito with crab and lettuce also had great flavor and the chicken katsu bowl was delicious with sriracha slaw, I haven't had katsu for a long time! Probably some of the best fries I have ever had! ONLY complaint depending on where you sit the public restroom is adjacent to the patio so you have people constantly walking by the patio looking for the bathroom. FYI it's a single restroom so there is typically a line. Call me crazy but the one view I don't want is people waiting in line for the bathroom ! read more

Kenji Burger - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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From the moment we ordered (the gal at the counter was 100% aloha) to the Manager (Kathy) and a damn fine burger in between! Get the Kenji Burger - going back!! read more

Sushi burritos! I'm all about the sushi burritos here. Kenji is very close to our hotel and it was very convenient to get too. The staff was friendly and the wait for being the only person in the restaurant was longer than expected but it made me feel good knowing they were freshly preparing things. I have 3 and 5 year old sons and they enjoyed what I ordered for them too. I ordered to-go and my family and I enjoyed our delicious lunch by the beach. read more

Cozy little spot with decent prices. The bun was honestly the best part. I ordered a plain burger with cheese to really taste the grass-fed beef. The patty had a rich teriyaki flavor, and you could tell the grill had that old, seasoned taste not a bad thing, but I personally prefer my burger cooked more done. I probably should've said something, but it's okay. The teriyaki burger itself was a bit of a mess. It reminded me why simple is often better the sauce felt too busy, like it was trying to hide what could've been a good burger with a modern overload. Fries were about McDonald's quality, but at least made from real potatoes. Overall, it was a good experience, but not one I'd return to try again. read more

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Had the misoyaki fish bowl and fries - the black cod was very flavorful, almost buttery, loaded with umami flavor that was a bit sweeter than expected, but balanced by the refreshing amazu salad. It was a touch overcooked but still enjoyed it. Fries were hot and tasty. Partner had the kenji burger, which he liked but found it a bit too sweet and it was very messy, lots of sauces. We washed the meal down with some local beers, a Pilsner and a NE IPA that were pretty good. We were lucky to be able to grab a seat in the back patio which was much nicer in terms of ambiance than the inside or the seating area facing the highway. Service was stellar, the woman who took our order was very kind and personable. Prices are reasonable for Hawaii. Solid spot for a casual meal. read more

Kenji Burger - Furikake fries - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Dis place so so. Da names of da burgers and all da ingredients make it sound like goin be way better dan you tink. It's just eh. Burgers not dat great. You can find better ones elsewhere for cheaper. But da fries are good and da staff super nice. read more

This place was so good and flavorful! The workers here were extremely kind and helpful in helping us decide what to order. There is a cute back patio area with string lights that's perfect for a quick snack. There is parking at the front of the restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

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Wanted to try Kenji burger since local burger. Burgers looked a bit small, but guess the patty was kinda thick. Kenji burger was pretty good, but wasn't anything special. Furikake fries, the fries were good, but don't think you need to get the furikake version since didn't add the enjoyment and the sauce made it too salty. The Japanese burrito, that was the tasty item here for me with the flavors and textures. read more

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Stopped by Kenji because it is a must eat best burger in town! Service was great and the place was very clean. read more

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Picked up some food from here after landing in Kauai since it was close by to where we were staying. I ordered the kenji burger and the Japanese roll to share with my cousin. Both were incredible!! The Japanese roll had the freshest fish and the flavor was delicious. The kenji burgers' meat was so tasty and the sauce they used was perfection. I might have to come back before the trip is over! read more

Kenji Burger - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

The food, service, and beach ambience are wonderful. But! The burgers are the best we may have ever had! Chickens and roosters are all over the island. This place is no exception.! They provide water bottles to spray the chickens in case they get too close. So much fun! read more

Kenji Burger - Chicken sprayer - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

It was so good I forgot to take a pic before eating! Awesome food friendly staff meat cooked to perfection! Lots of seating and easy parking! read more

Kenji Burger - Kenji Burger - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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The food was so good!! We had a party of seven and the food came out pretty quickly, the service was friendly and quick. I got a veggie burger with fries and it was delicious. Also had a local beer read more

10/10 recommend this place! Kathy and the staff are so nice, the food was delicious, and it was made pretty quickly even though they were busy We tried: spicy poke bowl, chicken katsu bowl, soft crab sushi burrito, and the furikake fries- everything was very tasty! read more

Horrible burger ! It was raw inside !! Worst experience ever ! This looks like it wasn't even cooked. I went home and took a bite and it was raw so I cut it open, I had to cook it. read more

Kenji Burger - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We stumbled across this place after our date night was cut short because the restaurant was closed. We stopped by Kenji burger in Kapaa to grab a burger for our daughter who was back at the room. When we entered we were immediately greeted by Kathy, she was just fantastic! She answered our questions and to our surprise they even had vegetarian/vegan options, I would have never guessed! We ended up getting the burger and fries we came for but also left with two veggie "burritos", which are really veggie sushi rolls. They were amazing! They were so good we actually walked back and picked up a few more. They are complemented by some spicy wasabi and soy sauce. We were so happy we found this place! read more

Kenji Burger - Veggie Burrito - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Went back for our 2nd trip to Kenji's - it was even better the 2nd time. MUST Try! The staff especially Kathy are super helpful and friendly. Sooo mad, I didn't get a photo... But we got the Old Skool Burger today - sooooo good! Hubby got his Japanese Burritos again! read more

They offer some delicious twists on some great burgers. We got the regular and the hapa burgers. Very tasty. Great mixture of flavors. The hapa burger was delicious, definitely recommend. The fries we regular ole fries, we split 1 order. The service was good the people working there seemed to be enjoying it there singing and dancing to music. Would definitely return here again for food. read more

Kenji Burger - Hapa and regular burgers 1 order of fries - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

The food was great, staff was nice. Enjoyed it very much and would go back again. W

Placed a phone order, and food was ready for pick up as promised. Loco moco, Japanese burrito, katsu bowl, and truffle burger all hit the spot. Establishment is easy to find, and there's parking available, although limited space. Lady behind the counter was helpful and kind. She went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed before leaving. I appreciate that! Recommend! read more

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We didn't have room to try the burgers but the Katsu chicken bowl was so good! The chicken was perfectly crispy and the sauce and slaw complemented everything perfectly. I wish I had room for a milkshake or burger but we were trying to hit up as many food places as possible. read more

Burgers were tasty. Sushi burrito was so good. Fries were solid. The view was great. Service was friendly and quick. No complaints. read more

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The burgers and bowls here are amazing! Kathy took amazing care of us even though it was slammed. The tables out back were like a garden retreat. If it's good enough for Guy Fieri it's good enough for me :) read more

Good burgers. They should have more chicken on the menu since they are running all around while you eat, haha.

Delicious burgers and bowls. Nice seating outside. Beautiful location near the river. Portions are a little smaller.