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I would give Kenji's 4.5 but since it's a great casual spot, wonderful bang for your buck, I bumped it to a 5. We started with the coconut shrimp which were great. Perfect crunch to them. I got the butterfish/black cod sandwich with Kenji fries. The fries were excellent! The sandwich was exactly what I was looking for. It's heavy, but not tooooo heavy. Great flavor. I loved the sauce, and the buns were perfect, they didn't fall apart at all. Our server was young and attentive. I really appreciated how welcoming he was. We were tired this day, but he took care of us. Would definitely come back. Everyone else had burgers or the sho sandwich and everyone loved their order.
We've been to the other Kenji Burger on the northside, so we knew what to expect when coming here. However what I did not get the last time was this Misoyaki fish sandwich. Black Cod has got to be one of the fattiest, tender, and delicious fish to ever swim the oceans. The sandwich was perfect. As always, the shoestring fries are nice and crispy, and they pair well the beer they have on tap. Service was decent. Nothing extraordinary. But sat down promptly, ordered quick, and food was out fast. No BS. It's probably a benefit to hire younger kids who don't really care, I loved it; no BS. All outdoor/covered seating like you're in a Lanai. Love that style. Really brings a vibe inside. The Giant TV also helps should the games be on. However the speaker was busted. It was cracking on high notes, and was very, very annoying. I asked the server to please turn it down, and she did, and it still cracked. So management, get that fixed. Will most likely be back, as its the solo burger joint in the area, and it does NOT let you down!
We arrived in Koloa starving and eventually deciding on Kenji's--and I'm so glad we did. We were greeted by a lovely hostess and quickly seated on their beautiful patio. The "wood lanai" vibe and umbrella tables offer the perfect mix of shade and island breeze. The standout discovery was the Kauai beef which is local grass-fed beef. You can truly taste the difference--it's incredibly fresh and light. My younger sister ordered the Kenji-style Loco Moco, and since she couldn't finish it, I happily stepped in. It was phenomenal. My older sister enjoyed the Kenji Burger, though she mentioned it was a bit heavy on the sauce (pro tip: that extra sauce makes for an excellent French fry dip!). I opted for the 3-taco appetizer. While the tacos were a bit on the small side, the oversized side salad helped fill the gap. Between the great atmosphere, friendly service, and quality local ingredients, this was the perfect first meal on Kauai.
Hadn't planned on coming here today, but bad weather and hungry stomachs changed our plans. The staff was nice and helpful, and the kitchen was getting the food out fast! My wife got the beef street taco, I got 2 tuna. She liked hers a lot. I loved mine. Mine were basically poke tacos in wonton taco shells. So good! The cucumbers reminded me of the pickles Dukes puts on some of Thierry appetizers. Really tasty. My burger is kind of a bbq burger with cheddar cheese and a slaw. Really good flavor. Enjoyed it. The truffle burger i thought tasted good. My wife didn't like it as much as I did as she thought it had to much sauce. I disagreed- but some reading this may agree with her. Overall really good. Not the greatest ever, but really good and should be a go to on Kauai.
Casual, comfortable, open air restaurant with reggae playing in the background. Fun atmosphere, most TV's around the restaurant are on football, one had an awesome surf competition playing. A little something for all. Mom and I had the Kenji burger (split it) with the cucumber salad and Furikake fries. WOW - everything was amazing. From the meat to the sauces. Soooo good. One suggestion, I'd cook the fries a little more - since they pour sauce on top before they shower the Furikake on, the fries can be a bit well done. They'll hold the toppings a bit more. Note: my Diet Coke was flat, but I didn't complain cuz I just didn't want to be 'that' person tonight. (I can't stand flat sodas at restaurants tho) The waitress was fine, but didn't go out of her way to greet us or ask us where we were from. At that point we were the only ones in the place (we ate kinda early) so there was plenty of time to chat. We tried to make a bit of conversation but she wasn't taking it. That always puts a damper on a place for me. If you work in the restaurant business, your customers are pretty darn important. And I love friendly people. Maybe next time. We'll most likely return on the next vacay here. Food was worth it. Thank you Kenji Burger!
We came here for an early dinner and wasn't impressed. The burgers were ordinary, somewhat dry, and the sauce was too salty. The coconut shrimp did not taste fresh at all either, and we really wanted to love this place. Our waitress was attentive which was a positive and there's plenty of seating especially if you come in a large party but I just wouldn't go out of my way to come here for the food. It's roomy with plenty of tv's surrounding the dining area to keep you entertained while you wait for your food. Maybe we ordered the wrong items? Maybe we came on an off day, but thankful our kiddos finished their meals.
We came here excited by some of the reviews. The restaurant was relatively quiet, which was not a good sign. We got the lychee lemonade, which, in theory has gin in it. We didn't taste any gin. Then we got the furikake fries. They forgot the furikake, brought it in the side. The edamame were cold, which I understand is not uncommon in Japan. We were just surprised. The seasoning on the edamame was quite tasty. The gyoza were deep fried--compared with the pan fried ones I've had elsewhere, they were not very good. Finally the burgers. They were fine, but nothing to write home about.
Went here for dinner last night and it was great! Friendly and quick casual service. We ordered the loco moco, chicken katsu sandwich, coconut shrimp, and regular fries. It did not dissapoint. My fiance loved his loco moco and my chicken katsu sandwich was huge, it came with 2 katsu cutlets so I definitely had to take some to go. The coconut shrimp was yum and the fries were great too! I would want to try the furikake fries next time. I would definitely stop by if you're looking for something fast and filling. The ambiance is casual and there is a lot of seating.
Food: 5/5 Perfect place for a quick dinner! Ordered the Hapa burger and furikake fries. Loved the flavors and texture. Service: 5/5 Great service, waitress is very attentive and quick. Ambiance: 5/5 There's half outdoor seating and indoors, we went in the evening so it was nicely lit up.
Fusion burgers! I have not met a burger that I didn't like/love. But the flavor, combined with Asian ingredients, made these burgers special! Hapa Burger that includes pineapple siracha... I didn't know pineapples would complement burgers. So good. So juicy. So greazzy. Love it! We got there at 8pm and it was empty. Folks in this area must go to bed early, or don't wanna drive these dark roads, or both! Since we were the last ones there, they closed up after we left. Customer service was ultra-friendly and I can't say enough about it.
I was extremely curious about Kenji Burger which I kept seeing all over the island, so I decided to give it a go. I was tempted by the Katsu salad, but settled for the traditional Kenji burger instead. It was tasty, and I appreciated that it was made with grass fed beef + talked with arugula (my new favorite greens). However, I did expect the burger to be more flavorful than it was.. Don't get me wrong: I enjoyed eating it, but I guess I expected a flavor explosion of sorts I also thought the prices were reasonable here.
Tried half and half of a couple burgers. Awesome fresh buns used. Good flavors with the Japanese fusion. Have to try the fries with the furikake as it improves them by 1000%.
Went here a few years ago and came back today because of the fond memories! The furikake fries especially I had to order again, and they were just as good as last time. I had the hapa burger- teriyaki sauce, pineapple, and slaw. Burgers are messy but well worth it. The ahi burger and kenji burger were also hits with my family. Nice relaxed atmosphere with a good breeze and fast service. Will be returning!
2 months ago
The restaurant is in Kōloa and parking can be challenging. We were lucky and got a spot right in front. Arrived at about 2pm on a Friday and were greeted and seated shortly afterwards. The restaurant had a relaxing vide. The TVs had ocean scenery and surfing, pop music playing in the background. We ordered two of the signature Kenji burgers which had teriyaki seasoning, ponzu aioli, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and arugula served on a Hawaiian sweet bread roll. They use 100% Kauai grass feed beef and provide a generous sized burger. We ordered our burgers cooked medium and medium rare, and the burgers were both cooked correctly. Furthermore the burgers were both juicy and flavorful. Yum! Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended! read more
4 months ago
I would give Kenji's 4.5 but since it's a great casual spot, wonderful bang for your buck, I bumped it to a 5. We started with the coconut shrimp which were great. Perfect crunch to them. I got the butterfish/black cod sandwich with Kenji fries. The fries were excellent! The sandwich was exactly what I was looking for. It's heavy, but not tooooo heavy. Great flavor. I loved the sauce, and the buns were perfect, they didn't fall apart at all. Our server was young and attentive. I really appreciated how welcoming he was. We were tired this day, but he took care of us. Would definitely come back. Everyone else had burgers or the sho sandwich and everyone loved their order. read more
6 months ago
We've been to the other Kenji Burger on the northside, so we knew what to expect when coming here. However what I did not get the last time was this Misoyaki fish sandwich. Black Cod has got to be one of the fattiest, tender, and delicious fish to ever swim the oceans. The sandwich was perfect. As always, the shoestring fries are nice and crispy, and they pair well the beer they have on tap. Service was decent. Nothing extraordinary. But sat down promptly, ordered quick, and food was out fast. No BS. It's probably a benefit to hire younger kids who don't really care, I loved it; no BS. All outdoor/covered seating like you're in a Lanai. Love that style. Really brings a vibe inside. The Giant TV also helps should the games be on. However the speaker was busted. It was cracking on high notes, and was very, very annoying. I asked the server to please turn it down, and she did, and it still cracked. So management, get that fixed. Will most likely be back, as its the solo burger joint in the area, and it does NOT let you down! read more
We arrived in Koloa starving and eventually deciding on Kenji's--and I'm so glad we did. We were greeted by a lovely hostess and quickly seated on their beautiful patio. The "wood lanai" vibe and umbrella tables offer the perfect mix of shade and island breeze. The standout discovery was the Kauai beef which is local grass-fed beef. You can truly taste the difference--it's incredibly fresh and light. My younger sister ordered the Kenji-style Loco Moco, and since she couldn't finish it, I happily stepped in. It was phenomenal. My older sister enjoyed the Kenji Burger, though she mentioned it was a bit heavy on the sauce (pro tip: that extra sauce makes for an excellent French fry dip!). I opted for the 3-taco appetizer. While the tacos were a bit on the small side, the oversized side salad helped fill the gap. Between the great atmosphere, friendly service, and quality local ingredients, this was the perfect first meal on Kauai. read more
Hadn't planned on coming here today, but bad weather and hungry stomachs changed our plans. The staff was nice and helpful, and the kitchen was getting the food out fast! My wife got the beef street taco, I got 2 tuna. She liked hers a lot. I loved mine. Mine were basically poke tacos in wonton taco shells. So good! The cucumbers reminded me of the pickles Dukes puts on some of Thierry appetizers. Really tasty. My burger is kind of a bbq burger with cheddar cheese and a slaw. Really good flavor. Enjoyed it. The truffle burger i thought tasted good. My wife didn't like it as much as I did as she thought it had to much sauce. I disagreed- but some reading this may agree with her. Overall really good. Not the greatest ever, but really good and should be a go to on Kauai. read more
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10 months ago
Casual, comfortable, open air restaurant with reggae playing in the background. Fun atmosphere, most TV's around the restaurant are on football, one had an awesome surf competition playing. A little something for all. Mom and I had the Kenji burger (split it) with the cucumber salad and Furikake fries. WOW - everything was amazing. From the meat to the sauces. Soooo good. One suggestion, I'd cook the fries a little more - since they pour sauce on top before they shower the Furikake on, the fries can be a bit well done. They'll hold the toppings a bit more. Note: my Diet Coke was flat, but I didn't complain cuz I just didn't want to be 'that' person tonight. (I can't stand flat sodas at restaurants tho) The waitress was fine, but didn't go out of her way to greet us or ask us where we were from. At that point we were the only ones in the place (we ate kinda early) so there was plenty of time to chat. We tried to make a bit of conversation but she wasn't taking it. That always puts a damper on a place for me. If you work in the restaurant business, your customers are pretty darn important. And I love friendly people. Maybe next time. We'll most likely return on the next vacay here. Food was worth it. Thank you Kenji Burger! read more
We came here for an early dinner and wasn't impressed. The burgers were ordinary, somewhat dry, and the sauce was too salty. The coconut shrimp did not taste fresh at all either, and we really wanted to love this place. Our waitress was attentive which was a positive and there's plenty of seating especially if you come in a large party but I just wouldn't go out of my way to come here for the food. It's roomy with plenty of tv's surrounding the dining area to keep you entertained while you wait for your food. Maybe we ordered the wrong items? Maybe we came on an off day, but thankful our kiddos finished their meals. read more
We came here excited by some of the reviews. The restaurant was relatively quiet, which was not a good sign. We got the lychee lemonade, which, in theory has gin in it. We didn't taste any gin. Then we got the furikake fries. They forgot the furikake, brought it in the side. The edamame were cold, which I understand is not uncommon in Japan. We were just surprised. The seasoning on the edamame was quite tasty. The gyoza were deep fried--compared with the pan fried ones I've had elsewhere, they were not very good. Finally the burgers. They were fine, but nothing to write home about. read more
Went here for dinner last night and it was great! Friendly and quick casual service. We ordered the loco moco, chicken katsu sandwich, coconut shrimp, and regular fries. It did not dissapoint. My fiance loved his loco moco and my chicken katsu sandwich was huge, it came with 2 katsu cutlets so I definitely had to take some to go. The coconut shrimp was yum and the fries were great too! I would want to try the furikake fries next time. I would definitely stop by if you're looking for something fast and filling. The ambiance is casual and there is a lot of seating. read more
Food: 5/5 Perfect place for a quick dinner! Ordered the Hapa burger and furikake fries. Loved the flavors and texture. Service: 5/5 Great service, waitress is very attentive and quick. Ambiance: 5/5 There's half outdoor seating and indoors, we went in the evening so it was nicely lit up. read more
Fusion burgers! I have not met a burger that I didn't like/love. But the flavor, combined with Asian ingredients, made these burgers special! Hapa Burger that includes pineapple siracha... I didn't know pineapples would complement burgers. So good. So juicy. So greazzy. Love it! We got there at 8pm and it was empty. Folks in this area must go to bed early, or don't wanna drive these dark roads, or both! Since we were the last ones there, they closed up after we left. Customer service was ultra-friendly and I can't say enough about it. read more
I was extremely curious about Kenji Burger which I kept seeing all over the island, so I decided to give it a go. I was tempted by the Katsu salad, but settled for the traditional Kenji burger instead. It was tasty, and I appreciated that it was made with grass fed beef + talked with arugula (my new favorite greens). However, I did expect the burger to be more flavorful than it was.. Don't get me wrong: I enjoyed eating it, but I guess I expected a flavor explosion of sorts I also thought the prices were reasonable here. read more
10 months ago
Went here a few years ago and came back today because of the fond memories! The furikake fries especially I had to order again, and they were just as good as last time. I had the hapa burger- teriyaki sauce, pineapple, and slaw. Burgers are messy but well worth it. The ahi burger and kenji burger were also hits with my family. Nice relaxed atmosphere with a good breeze and fast service. Will be returning! read more
Very good service -- our server was friendly and helpful! We came for dinner on a weeknight and there were plenty of tables available, so no wait. The burger was super yummy -- the Japanese bbq sauce on the Hapa Burger went perfectly together with the siracha pineapple slaw and made it really flavorful. We also really enjoyed the furikake fries -- super tasty and a great side. Definitely worth a visit! read more
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This was one of the best burgers we have ever had!! And the fries.....were INCREDIBLE! A great island gem! read more
Kenji Burger Koloa was featured on Guy Fierri's food network series Diners, drive-ins and dives so we decided to try it out. We've been visiting Kauai and staying in the Koloa area quite often now for the past several years, so on this trip we couldn't pass it up. We tried the miso butter fish bowl, the old school burger & furikake fries, the kastu sandwich, the chicken katsu plate and another burger which the name slips my mind. Burgers were good along with the furikake fries, would i order it again? A possible yes. Miso butter fish? I would prefer removing then skin and just having the fish. If the skin was fried crispy then cool, yes by all means leave the skin on but it was soggy. I'd pass on that dish. The chicken kastu plate? It was okay BUT ive had much better. The service was excellent. Our waitress explained the menu and was very pleasant and helpful. Food was ok but the service would definitely being me back. read more
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Food lacked taste and rice on rainbow roll was under cooked. The service was probably worse than the food. Would kit come back read more
1 year ago
We ran into this place by accident, we were hungry, tired, and trying to find anywhere to eat after driving around with poor cell reception looking for good spots. Welp, it turned out to be a happy accident. Service was really good, loved the ambiance of this place, and personally, I enjoyed my burger more than I did. My wife had the Lobster roll, had to take a bite, and im usually not the type to eat that kind of stuff, but man it packed a tasty delicious punch. I went with the Truffle burger, i try to keep it simple but decided to step out of my comfort zone and have something new instead of the usual traditional American cheeseburger. And im glad i did. The burger was delicious, very unique flavor profile with the mushrooms and specialty sauce. Would definitely come back here in the future if i visit Hawaii again. Unfortunately did not take photo of my burger, our 9 month old was very tired and being a fuzz! read more
4 months ago
A good spot to grab a quick bite to eat! We were in the area exploring the Old Koloa Town plaza. We each got sushi, which are actually served in burrito form which was awesome. It says "sushi burritos" on their online menu but if I remember correctly it didnt say that in person. Also, the fries tasted like sushi which was pretty cool! read more
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Found Kenji Burger on Yelp. My daughter ran the Kauai marathon earlier in the day and wanted a burger to refuel. She said her Kenji burger hit the spot. I ordered the same with a side order of fries. No sides come with the burger. The burger was a little beyond medium, but not over done so it was fine. It was very saucy and messy. It wasn't my favorite, but it was good and I ate it all. Next, time I'm going to try one of their fish burritos. Think of a sushi kimbap. If you're I. The area, it's a great choice for an affordable meal! They also have green tea and lychee milkshakes! Service was amazing! read more
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Burgers were a nice size, fresh, and delicious. Gyozas were a nice starter and come with 4 to the order. Burgers are ala cart but the side of fries are a fair price and are shareable amongst two people. Server was kind and attentive read more
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