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This was a good burger joint. I got the mushroom one but it didn't have too much other stuff in it. Just sauce and burger but it was still tasty. No veggies in it though. It was a good fix.
Thought this place was not gonna be good because it is a local chain. However this place blew our mind and we would love to come back next time we are in Kauai!
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.
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!
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!
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!
I ordered the chicken katsu burger, which reminded me a bit of a Nashville-style fried chicken sandwich. The bun was soft and delicious, and the chicken itself was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The coleslaw on it really tied everything together and added a nice crunch and freshness. We also tried the truffle burger, and that one was the standout. It felt a bit more "fancy" than your typical burger, really rich and flavorful with melted cheese, arugula, etc. That one was easily the best item we had. The fries were crispy, golden, and well-seasoned, rounding out the meal nicely.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 !
1 year ago
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
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
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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
8 months ago
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 was great and definitely worth a stop. We gor the Kenji Bowl and the Kenji burger, and both were solid. The real standout was the furikake fries. They were super crispy and seasoned really well. Tasty food, casual vibe, and a fun fusion twist. read more
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Burgers were tasty. Sushi burrito was so good. Fries were solid. The view was great. Service was friendly and quick. No complaints. read more
1 year ago
Food: good (Kenji Burger, Old Skool Burger, plain cheese burger, furikake fries, regular fries & Tokyo chicken wings) Service: friendly Price: fair (except chicken wings = major rip off) Ambiance: cozy, casual (minimal seating) After seeing this place on DDD, Guy Fieri made these burgers seem amazing!!! Which made us excited to try this place since we're visiting Kauai for the week and it's right next door to our condo. However, I'm beginning to not trust Guy anymore..."fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice..." well, you know how the saying goes. The burgers were good, but nothing special. The bun was dry and boring, would have been better if it had been toasted -- that may have elevated the flavor factor a bit. The furikaki fries were tasty, but nothing to write home about. Chicken wings were mediocre at best, but at almost $1 per wing we expected to be wowed, not left thinking, "meh." Long story short, if you're in the area and craving a burger then sure, give them a try. Otherwise, there's much better food to be found on the island! Needless to say we were underwhelmed. read more
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Absolutely delicious burgers!! Fun Japanese spin like furikake fries, fried egg, and Japanese mushrooms. Great beer selection. Excellent service. Would come back if I lived here! read more
3 years ago
I found Kenji burger as we were looking for a place to eat before our boat tour. It was one of a few places to eat before 12. The menu looked good and pleased the kids so we decided to try it. The parking lot was so small and there is a limited amount of seats inside and outside. Our group of 9 was able to get seats and parking but it filled up quick. The place smelled of oil and grease which just got worse as the cooking progressed. My husband got the truffle burger which he said was good. The hamburgers I ordered for my kids they hardly ate but I made sure to ask for well done because they cook everything to medium. I was surprised the kids burger was the same size as the regular burger. My chicken katsu was good with the spicy slaw. My only concern was the price of everything extra. The drinks were $4, the drink covers were $0.85 extra and you didn't get one if you said eat in. Also it was quite hot in there every with the fans. Plus: they have a restroom! read more
My son couldn't stop talking about Kenji burgers after our visit. We ended up coming here a few times & it was consistently good each visit! The meat is cooked to perfection & teriyaki sauce gives it a unique combination. Highly recommend the furikake fries! read more
11 months ago
Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but the customer service was beyond fantastic! The lady who helped us at the cash register was such a sweetheart. We went in on Halloween as we were visiting the island and she offered us candy and asked us to say trick-or-treat like we would when we were children. It was such a fun experience! I asked her what the top two burgers were, and we ordered both of those. My husband and I split them half-and-half, and I couldn't even tell you which one was better because they were both mouthwatering and I definitely wish there was this location back in California! read more
Service was fast. Burgers can be a bit on the dry side, but patties taste like quality beef. Tried the Kenji, Truffle, and Happa. Kenji seemed the most balanced, while Happa bbq sauce was overpowering. Truffle was fine. Furikake fries were on the sweet side. Parking is limited. read more
I decided to stop at Kenji Burger as it was one of the few places in the area that was still open on the later side. After a 13+ hr travel day, I just wanted something hearty...and we were so glad we stopped here! *AMBIANCE* This is a fast casual restaurant so once you order, they give you a tag and you can sit anywhere you'd like. They have indoor seating and a cute outdoor patio area in the back. During the day, they have water spray bottles to drive away the aggressive chickens that want your food. Parking is very limited right in front of the shop (I'm talking like 5 spots). *FOOD* Kenji has an assortment of land and sea....burgers, salads, sushi and some interesting bowls. I ordered the Japanese Burrito which I loved! The fish was very fresh and I loved how the flavors and textures melted together. Would highly recommend if you like sushi! We also got to try the furikake fries which was yummy too. The temperature of the fries could have been a tad warmer, but this was worth trying. *SERVICE* The lady at the counter was very friendly and she delivered our food out to the patio in a timely manner. Highly recommend checking Kenji out! read more
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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
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3 years ago
Wow this chain is a definitely must try when in Kauai! However, sometimes parking can be a bit rough, especially when other customers partially park in other lanes. If you're planning on visiting on dinner time, plan ahead for possible parking issues. The food here was so good, we visited twice in a 2 days. The first time I got the hapaa burger with the pineapple coleslaw on the side. I usually do not like coleslaw in general but definitely loved the sirarcha pineapple coleslaw from Kenji! The meat on the burger was a decent size and I was definitely full after eating it. However the burger was a bit dry without the slaw so I ended up putting it on the burger, however if you're not a fan of it I'm sure you can ask them to add lettuce. My bf got the Japanese burrito and man is it the star of the show! I tried a bite and I just wanted to keep eating it! So much so we had to come back just for it! We both got Japanese burgers our next visit. It's fresh, they don't skimp you on the tuna. The tuna is not fishy at all! It's something you can eat and it not be heavy. We definitely recommend trying the Japanese burrito! Our second visit we ordered to go since we had trouble finding parking. However, there is a few tables in side and you can also sit outside. We also noticed a small charge for ordering to-go. Nothing too crazy, but they didn't mention it to us when we paid. I guess the chickens can be a nuisance and try to eat your food so they have bottle sprayers with water to spray them away. Luckily we didn't have to use it. read more
1 year ago
We went to Kenji Burger for an early dinner. My wife had the Old Skool burger with fries, and I had the Japanese Sushi Burrito. While both were tasty, our opinion is the burger is on the small side. The sushi burrito fell apart and was sort of a mess. The service was great. Super nice people. We won't return though. read more
2 years ago
Heard about Kenji Burger on social media, bookmarked it and here we are! As soon as we walked in, we were warmly welcomed. The food arrived surprisingly fast, and we found a seating area in the back. And let me tell you, the burgers were simply amazing! read more
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Hubby wanted to try a burger place and we found this place. It's in a strip mall, parking can be tough when it's busy. Kenji has an outdoor sitting area and a bar area with high top chairs. The service was awesome! The person who took our order at the counter was friendly. The bar staff and waitress delivered our drinks and food super fast. My husband ordered Kenji burger with furikake fries. I ordered the truffle burger. Both burgers were cooked perfectly and juicy. Both were so good. My favorite was the truffle burger. The truffle oil and the Japanese mushrooms made the burger so good. We would definitely stop back here on our next visit to the island. read more
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Stopped by for dinner one evening. The service was excellent and we felt welcome and appreciated. We sat at some tables out in back. There were chickens interested in our meals, but they didn't bother us. We had spray bottles on the table which the kids enjoyed. Our meals were fine. I found the Kenji Burger just okay. It wasn't as good as I had hoped. All around a fine meal. read more
3 years ago
Burgers are juicy, made from 100% Kauai beef! Burritos were also very tasty, on the smaller portion. Great value on the kids menu! Skip the lychee milkshake.. tastes just like vanilla. read more
3 years ago
The chickens!!!! Watch out for them! They can be aggressive and steal your food! Don't be afraid to use the spray while you're sitting outside. They have burgers and rice burrito, which is essentially a sushirrito. The burgers were flavorful. I liked their rice burrito too, it's packed with ingredients and made fresh. The backyard area was nice to sit at as it's next to an open field, but I wish there's more shade and umbrellas. We had to all squeeze into one spot for the shade when there's plenty of room at the picnic benches, unshaded. read more
1 year ago
Food is really fresh, came out nice and quick too! The burgers were very juicy. I enjoyed their spin on the burgers, and the kenji sauce is great! read more
8 months ago
Excellent food! Kenji Burger was fantastic! Furikake Fries are a must! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Service was quick and easy. Plenty of outdoor seating too. Quick walk from my AirBnB and this made for an excellent dinner on my first full day on Kauai! Will definitely come back in the future. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was the fact that they were out of milkshakes when I arrived. Bummer but otherwise an excellent experience! read more
3 years ago
We loved this spot! Came here on our honeymoon. We had heard good things, & planned to come at some point on our trip. Sure enough, it was one of our favorite dinners on the island. Everything we had was awesome. Good fries, good burger, good sushi burrito. I had always wanted to get something like that, & I'm so glad we did. It was fantastic. Hapa burger was sooooo good. Furikake fries- so good. Also our waiter was really friendly as well. Don't remember his name, but he was a nice guy. To be honest, this trip was months ago. But here we are, & I'm still thinking about this place, & hoping to be back in Kauai some day. Definitely will hit up Kenji for round 2. read more
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4-788 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
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Allergy question - What's on the Furikake Fries?
Scratch made teriyaki sauce, ponzu aioli (very light citrus mayonnaise) & furikake mix (nori, black & white sesame seeds & salt).
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Yes, there is a Kenji Burger also in Lihue near Home Depot and Costco.
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