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    Kenji Burger Koloa

    4.0 (373 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Japanese, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Coconut shrimp
    Niki P.

    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.

    Darren O.

    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.

    7.20.25- chicken katsu sandwich
    Kim I.

    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.

    Furikake Fries (next time I'll ask for them well done ). YUM!
    Julianne B.

    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!

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    Megan F.

    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.

    Burger
    Stuart O.

    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.

    Diana T.

    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.

    Jenny T.

    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.

    Half burger
    Nate G.

    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%.

    Furikake fries
    Katherine R.

    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!

    Hapa burger, furikake fries
    Karla G.

    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!

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    Carol D.

    This was one of the best burgers we have ever had!! And the fries.....were INCREDIBLE! A great island gem!

    Keiki and drinks menu

    Friendly staff serving up tasting food at a fair price. Chill atmosphere in the heart of Kōloa. We were in and out in no time. Looking forward to going back next time we're in Kaua'i

    Old school burger. Lettuce,  tomato,  grilled onions, cheese and a plantation sauce. (Grass fed Kauai beef) good tasting burger

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    Cane for the burgers and the DDD rec. the loco moco is a local food worth trying while on vacation.

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    Amazing burger and chicken katsu!!! And fries!! A great stop for a quick meal and good pricing too.

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