Hoping to avoid casino eateries as much as possible, we ventured off into Sparks for our first lunch in town that vacation weekend. Freshly prepared and delicious Hawaiian barbecue in a very cute space. Beef was a touch salty for me, but the chicken was perfect. Skipped the rice in favor of the green salad to balance my love for mac salad. Ono! read more

Kenji's - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Wow, it has been so long since we have come here; my wife tells me pre-Yelp life. That would explain why I can't find my review or pictures. Quality/Quantity - Simple menu done well. Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Plate - I normally get beef, but am trying to eat healthier. Generous portions, good flavors. Beef Udon Stir-Fry - My wife was warned that this entree is smaller than the rice ones, and the price reflects that also. As we are light eaters, she thought it would be fine. Wrong, there was not enough food for her. Good thing I was not able to finish my entree. I know they make their sauces on site, but this batch was overly salty. And I like salt. Again, I gave her my rice to dilute the salty sauce. If it was not for the saltiness of this entree, this would have been a 5 star review. Our first visit was 5 stars; too bad it was pre-Yelp life. Atmosphere - Fairly busy, consistent business prior to us getting here and while we are here. Cool decor throughout, including the bathrooms; see pictures. Indoor/outdoor seating. Open 5 days a week from 10am to 6pm. Enjoy your weekends off, or are those your food truck days...? Plenty of mall parking. Service - Overall good. See picture of "No Fast Food Here... Thank you for your Patience." From order until eating, our food took approximately 25 minutes. So be patient. Catering available, see website. Price - $24 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats to Joe & Keliana Najera since 2011 and 2019 with this location. read more

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Been wanting to try Kenji's since they established their own brick and mortar. Food truck inside the building as a frame to their kitchen is a creative touch! Located just off McCarran and Mira Loma this hidden gem is a delicious find. My cousin and I went after a morning of climbing so we were starving. The amount of food you receive is well matched for the price you pay. You order inside and depending if you sit inside or outside each area caters to your preference. The lady served our food once it was ready as we sat outside. A Hawaiian bbq beef plate and a spam musubi for lunch. Plate had two scoops of rice, plenty or protein and a unique macaroni salad I couldn't stop eating. Finished my entire plate along with my musubi I'll Definitely be coming back to try more off the menu and bringing friends to enjoy this gem! read more

Kenji's - Hawaiian bbq beef plate - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

while pretty unassuming from the outside, kenji's is quirky, fun, and busy on the inside! if you order a combo plate, be ready to eat SO MUCH MEAT! only a handfull of tables to sit at inside, and a small patio with a few more tables of outdoor seating available. food was good, very classic if you're looking for a hawaiian spot in town. read more

I called ahead, and placed my order, along the way I got lost, their employees are friendly, GPS had this restaurant in the center where human coffee are located, in reality it's one more block over, they stayed open few minutes past closing time for my arrivals. I ordered their loco moco, they are good. The meat patties are cooked to perfection, it's not overcooked or dry. This place is recommended by friends and co-workers. I will be back for more. looking forward to try more of their menus. read more

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My first visit here and now my favorite local Hawaiian restaurant! We started with the potstickers-delicious with a perfect sauce. The chicken salad and Hawaiian chicken bbq plate followed. Everything was so good including the macaroni salad that accompanied the chicken. So cute and clean inside and service was great! Thank you to fellow Yelper Leslie L for recommending! read more

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Food is delicious, I get the cubano sandwich always hits the spot, the price is good too! The service is always great staff is very friendly, always suggesting dishes. The ambiance is good super cute with a lunch truck in inside the restaurant. I miss to take a picture of my sandwich but I highly recommend it here. read more

We went and got musubi for dinner tonight. I hit 4 for less than $15. It was delicious and easy for dinner. The staff was super nice and the service was quick. read more

Food service ambience all a 10 Good portions and nice people Soda in bottles Cute inside Wish I lived close read more

Came here with some coworkers for lunch and it was very busy inside! First impression of it being so busy must mean it's good food right? Once we were able to order, Joe was very kind! I ordered the bbq chicken lunch plate! It's small inside but there's some dine in seating. I loved the food truck inside! The truck is now their kitchen space. It smelled so amazing inside I was so excited to eat! I loved the cute little decor of funny cat posters they had as well. Once we got our food, I was impressed by the portion! You get a lot for the price! The chicken was cooked very well! The rice wasn't mushy and the macaroni salad was my favorite, I wanted more of it! It was so much food I didn't finish it! This place is great and I can't wait to try more things they offer on the menu! read more

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I wish I could give 10 stars! Ive been a fan and going to them for about 10 yrs..they were just food truck then..they came by my work one day back in the day and I was a insta fan.. The tacos were all so juicy that my fiancee and I used to say never had a taco we could drink ..lol.. all their tacos are so flavorful and fresh..we even like their tofu tacos!..but our absolute favorite is their kalua pork tacos..I dream of these..lol.. the flavors! The tenderness! The everything.. They have a good variety of Hawaiian items like their spam tacos, their cubano sandwich, spam and rice , udon bowl and more.. but I really love their pot stickers..they are fried just right and it Comes a taste dipping sauce.its light..not super rich or super soy saucy and that's all you taste.. They have a nice little mix of Hawaiian canned drinks and Mexican coke and more.. I'm so happy they were able to expand and get a brick and mortar.. well deserved.. between the food and the decor you really do feel like you're in a little place in Hawaii..the actually have a side of a food truck in the restaurant they use as a wall between the front and the kitchen and use the window of the food truck as the counter to pass the food through from the kitchen.. its sooo cool!! The staff is always nice ..especially the owner.. he always seems to remember us even if there's been some time since we've Been in.. it's so nice and we always feel so welcomed.. I always recommend this place and we will always continue coming here.. read more

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Second time here as I wanted to try their tacos. Glad I came back the tacos were super delicious. The service was great and it is very cutely decorated. I used the bathroom and it is unique and cute. read more

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The cashier/ server Great service, My wife's Teriyaki beef was fire with the rice and macaroni salad , my chicken was dry no flavor, i will order something different next time. but the pork tacos are fire! Omg delicious. Probably just order tacos going forward! or the teriyaki beef hahaha chicken will definitely a hard pass read more

I ate at Kenji's for the first time last month. Not only was the restaurant super cute, with what looked like they parked a good truck right inside, but the food was amazing! I got the Kalua pork and cabbage with rice and macaroni salad and it did NOT disappoint! The pork was juicy and the cabbage was cooked perfectly; soft, but not mushy. The flavor was amazing. The macaroni salad was delicious, and not too heavy for a mayo based pasta salad. My partner got El Hawaiiano; a Hawaiian twist on a Cuban sandwich and it was sooo delicious! Just the right amount of fillings. The decor of the restaurant was like you were sitting at a Hawaiian road-side stand and loved the vibe there! The staff was super friendly and helpful and answered all my questions patiently. Highly recommend Kenji's for lunch any day! read more

Great food, awesome ambiance and very friendly staff, we're in Reno on vacation but will definitely be coming back next time we're in town! My wife ordered a chicken quesadilla that was honestly 100 times better than most Mexican restaurants we've been to! Highly recommend supporting them if you're in the area! read more

Great food, call ahead if you are short on time. Fills up during lunch time. Udon with extra noodles is my favorite.

Food was beyond awesome. Service was top notch I even liked the restroom‼ Ready to go back the next day. 1st time visiting will return before my trip is over. read more

I have been meaning to come here for years and I finally stopped by... Wow I shouldn't have waited so long. The food was amazing and so well priced. I will definitely be coming back as I love Hawaiian food. I could eat this everyday! read more

Kenji's - BBQ beef lunch plate - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

After skiing a few days in Tahoe and dropping off my buddy in Reno. I was hungry and found this spot. It reminds me of Hawaiian drive in in Kauai. I ordered the chicken plate it was hella Good. Anytime im In Reno I'll come back. read more

Kenji's - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I love the udon noodles my husband gets the Hawaiian bbq lunch with a side of coleslaw. We've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The tables are clean and the service is fantastic. They have seating inside and out. read more

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Can't get enough of this place and want to try everything on the menu! Service is always the best and love the atmosphere here read more

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It was my first time here and i loved it. The place was really clean and the decorations simple. Food came out in a timely manner and was very delicious. Employees were super nice and welcoming, i will definitely be returning (: read more

Kenji's - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

It was our first time, and Kenji's service staff answered all our questions promptly which made a good first impression. Did what they're in business to do Has average prices; adequate food, okay customer service, average wait time We did The Take-Out. Truth is the highest virtue, but higher still is truthful living. --Sikh Guru Nanak. This business was truthful as: Charged us the menu prices posted. Delivered what they advertise. No automatic gratuity was added to our bill. No one here offered to commit fraud to reward us, pay us or compensate us for posting 5 star reviews of this business. Their coleslaw is worth pointing out is pretty darn good. I rate 'em 3 stars. According to Yelp ratings' definitions, that's "Ok". That to me is an acceptable rating of something that does day in and day out what it is there to do. It's NOT a negative review because doing day in and day out what it is there to do is NOT an easy thing to accomplish. Owners of this business like their Freedom so they have a Military and Veterans Discount as a thank you to Veterans with a publicly disclosed daily Veteran Discount which provides resource to ensure Veterans (rare 7% of the population) and GIs (rare one-half of one percent of the population) opportunity to participate in American Dream Veterans and GIs' sacrifices have made possible for 100% of the population. That earned 'em another review star for going beyond what they're in business to do. I'll be back. For my Customer Rule is: Always patronize again a business that has treated you well AND supports Veterans and Active Duty with a publicly disclosed daily Military and Veterans Discount. Why Does Restaurant Food Taste So Good?!? Restaurants typically add a lot of extra fat, such as bacon fat, bacon grease, butter, or other types of fat, to give their food that extra mouthwatering flavor. P.S. They also do catering. read more

Kenji's - I recommend. HAS Military / Veterans Discount. - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We come to Reno a few times a year,  I'm not sure how we've never been here.   The outside looked simple, but when you walk inside, it's a trip.   Originally,  from what they told me, they started as a food truck.  Before or during covid, they made the jump to open a restaurant.   Since they had already built a name and clientele known as Kenji's Food Truck.   I was a little confused when I got there.   When you walk in, it looks like they have a food truck inside. It's really just their kitchen.   I thought that was cool.     The vibe is chill, and all the decorations, pictures, and displays were so cool.   You gotta take a minute to walk around and take it all in.   Even the restroom was cool.  It looked retro and vintage like.      The lady who helped me was super nice and friendly.  The food is made fresh to order, so just chill and look at all the pictures and stuff.   They do have indoor and outdoor seating.   We took our food to go so that we get our grub on at the hotel     The food was onolicious. Everything we ate broke da mouth.     We ordered: 1.  El Hawaiiano - Just thinking about it has my mouth watering.    We were eating it like where have you been my life?  The kalua pork and cheese were tender, and the French bread was crunchy. 2.  Spam fried rice. - This is a meal on its own. You don't need nothing else. 3.  Kalua pork and cabbage - So juicy and flavorful, my husband says it's one of the best he's had in a while. 4.  Mac salad - You can not go to a Hawaiian restaurant and not try the mac salad.  This was delicious, I wish I ordered more than the scoop to try.     We will for sure be back when we are in the area.   I can't wait to try their other items.   Mahalo Plenty!! read more

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Whether you're planning a big group gathering, need catering for an event, or just want to treat yourself to a single plate, Kenji's is always a fantastic choice. The food is absolutely to die for--fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious every single time. Their customer service is exceptional; the staff goes above and beyond to make every experience smooth and enjoyable. Kenji's truly delivers on quality, taste, and hospitality. Highly recommend! read more

Kenji's - Bbq chicken, beef, Kalua Pork and Cabbage Plate, and macaroni salad - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Here in Reno from out of town. Good food! Happy we found this place. We ordered more food after we ate our first order read more

Kenji's - Spam fried rice. Chicken, pork and beef taco. All delicious! Ordered more pork tacos after we ate - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Delicious and great portion sizes. Fresh cuisine. Delicious sauces. Cool space and great service.

So I really wanted to like this place. It definitely has good flavor but it was extremely salty. The staff was very friendly and it had that chill hang out vibe going on with the food truck shoved in the building. I ordered the udon stir fry and my friend ordered the BBQ chicken. As mentioned the flavor itself was good, chicken wasn't dry, but the sauce that it was glazed and cooked with was overwhelmingly salty for both dishes. I'm unsure if I'll be back, and I hope that when I do it was just a fluke that I got a salty chef. read more

Kenji's - Chicken plate - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I've been ordering Kenjis for years! It is the best Hawaiian food in Reno! The location is so cute and the service is always impeccable. I absolutely love the chicken lunch plate and I recommend getting a side of dressing as that stuff is addictive! Definitely check them out! read more

Kenji's - Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Plate with green salad and side of dressing - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I visited this place several times already and I visited here again today. I got the chicken udon noodle bowl. Oh man, it was good. The chicken pieces were cooked and seared perfectly, moist. The flavor or the food was great. Perfect amount of food for me. I wasn't overly stuffed nor was I still hungry. Perfect! There's something about their food that is addicting. It just tastes so good. My friend and I opted to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather while it's still here. It'll start to get cold in a couple weeks. The good thing is that when it starts getting colder, they start making the curry bowl. I'm looking forward to that again. It's also very good. read more

Good choice for a weekday lunch. The portions are always large, and the atmosphere is cozy with friendly people. read more

Kenji's - Hawaian Hawaiian BBQ Beef Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We have been on a Hawaiian food craze! Ordered Kenji's take out for lunch online. The location is a bit hidden however the actual restaurant is cute and cozy. We had the BBQ beef plate, BBQ chicken plate, spam masubi and One of each taco Beef, chicken, mushroom and pork. I was amazed at the generous portions, the flavor and texture of the meat. The food is perfectly seasoned with a hint of garlic and the meat is so tender it just melts in your mouth. Tacos are good but as a latina I needed some salsa/ hot sauce to go with it. 100% coming back to this hidden gem! read more

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Keliana and her team pulled together to get a catering order of 200 plates for my little brother's service to feed those who came to send our brother off. Our order consisted of BBQ chicken, kalua pork, rice, and Mac salad. It was last minute, but we're so grateful that she got her staff in at 6 a.m. to get our order done by 10 A.M. for Friday a.m. service. My brother loved plate lunch, and we're a big Polynesian family, so it was a no-brainer that we would cater from one of our local Hawaiian BBQ spots. Even our family from Hawaii was impressed with the plate lunch we have here in Reno. The food was a hit, and there was extra for our guests. This is the kind of service that you would only get from a local spot, and I am so glad that we went with Kenji's and not L&L this time around. If you dine in, the restaurant is cute, and the colors vibrant. I will never forget that this local business owner opened her heart and kitchen after hours to help ease the stress on my family during our loss. Keliana has the ohana spirit, and I'm a customer for life! Mahalo nui Kenji's! read more

Kenji's - Barbeque Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I got their Hawaiian tacos and Musubi and they were so so so amazing. Everything was perfectly seasoned. The lady at the register was kind and attentive. read more

Food was amazing! The service was fast and friendly and the place is a cool little place for a lunch stop. You get good value out of the price. I would highly recommend this place for Hawaiian fusion! read more

Stopped in for lunch here on our way to the airport. Luckily, not busy even tho we were there at the typical lunch-rush hour. Menu is not very large but has all the classics -- plate lunch, Kalua pork sandwiches, musubi, etc, and Hawaiian Suns and Japanese UCC coffee in the fridge. The food was delicious! You order at the counter and they bring it out. There is seating inside for parties of two (and maybe 4) and about five shaded picnic tables outside that comfortably seat 6+. Plenty of parking. And convenient to the airport!! read more

I am such a huge fan of Kenji's and have been for about nine years now. From their food truck, to the Cafe inside of Tesla, and the restaurant. They have never made a single thing that I disliked and Joe and his wife as well as their staff have always treated me very well. It is always clean and inviting when we visit and the patio is also really nice during warmer weather. I have so many favorites from their menu, but the one I'd really like to mention is the El Hawaiiano. I haven't been able to stop talking about it! This is their Hawaiian take on a Cubano sandwich, and it is an absolute must try. read more

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Such a cute location, but a little tough to find based off Maps! We went in for lunch and had the Hawaiian BBQ Chicken lunch plate and the Kalua Pork Sliders. The chicken lunch plate included rice and the choice of a side. I chose the mac salad. Overall I enjoyed my meal. I really liked the taste of the chicken, but would have liked some sort of sauce on it. My husband had the slider and that was extremely tasty! I definitely liked it better than my dish. It's one of those sandwiches that is dripping with flavor so be prepared to get messy! Great spot for lunch! read more

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Kenji's Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Plate is awesome! Generous portions to fill your hungry bellies. The staff was super friendly and their interior is super cool. Pro tip: slap some sriracha and a bit of soy sauce on your rice plate and sprinkle some black pepper on your macaroni salad and you got yourself a Hawaiian lunch plate on steroids guaranteed to get your stomach swole. read more

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Whether you're planning a big gathering, need catering for an event or just want to treat yourself to a single plate, Kenji's is always a fantastic choice. The food is absolutely to die for- fresh, flavorful and consistently delicious every single time. Their customer service is exceptional; the staff goes above and beyond to make every experience smooth and enjoyable. Kenji's truly delivers quality, taste and hospitality. Highly recommend! read more