Amazing Ramen. Only draw back is there's no "non" msg option as their broth is made with msg. This place is so good you don't need msg as a base ingredient. But still tasty just u fortunate as my wife has a msg allergy. read more

I've been wanting to go to this restaurant and finally did with my boyfriend. I was really looking forward to ramen and was curious to see how their vegan ramen is since I'm pescatarian. It was really good! I added an egg to it. The place is beautifully set up and the atmosphere is romantic and fun. I definitely want to come back and try more. read more

Kenji's - Vegan ramen with added egg. - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The service was amazing, our waiter was nice and since it was our first time he was well informed and polite. Didn't get to get a picture of the new look inside but it was very beautiful w the white centered tree. Wasn't busy when me and my sisters went around 3 pm. The food: was amazing! I got the Dia-bowl ramen and Gyoza. The Dia-bowl is actually very spicy, would only recommend if you love spice. My sisters got the Korean Bulgogi which she loved, and The Original Ramen bowl which she also said had great flavor. Would come again! read more

I have been going to this place since the opening!!! Great food and atmosphere. Reminds me of visiting Tokyo read more

Just breathtakingly beautiful interior. It reminds me of the Portland airport with the wood features on the ceiling. Very aesthetically pleasing. Very friendly and efficient service. We went in at lunchtime and we're really pleased to have our order on the table within less than 10 minutes. We both had Ramen with some variations, I had the marinated tofu and my companion had chicken. We both loved ours very much. We got an order of sesame balls (red bean paste) to go but couldn't wait and ended up eating them in the car. They were so good and especially tasty when they were freshly toasted and warm. Prices are very reasonable and I think I may try sushi next time . read more

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My daughters and I dined at Kenji's for lunch. The food was delicious! My youngest daughter ordered the tempura appetizer, garlic fried rice with pork belly, and Bento A. My eldest daughter and I split the gyoza appetizer, caterpillar sushi (unagi, avocado, savory sauce, and more), a tuna roll (sushi), and "make-your-own" ramen. We chose the standard noodles, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, and chicken broth, bok choy, and pork belly. I must say... the tuna (ahi) roll was impressive! A lot of tuna for its size. Most places have a lot of rice and just a little tuna. We had plenty of leftovers. The service was excellent. I even signed up for Kenji's rewards program and received a welcome code by text for a 10% discount. We love the remodel! I hadn't been to Kenji's in years. What a lovely surprise. Nice ambiance. We will definitely be back! read more

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Over the course of the last year or so, Kenji's has gone through a lot of changes - management, menu, and now, interior. But they are 100% back to their original recipe and form! Friends and I came in at 8PM Saturday night. Their remodeled location has gone upmarket, but the food and service is everything we've come to know and love, with the additions of sushi, a full bar, and SPACE. Literally, the restaurant has more than twice as much space as it did previously, with a completely separate bar area for the 21-and-overs. It's not just the space that's been increased, the overall aesthetic of the interior has gone upscale. Gone is the mural of Tokyo and the view into the kitchen. The main seating area has a tree in the middle of it, taking great advantage of the soaring ceiling. The bar area has a floating, shaped wood plank ceiling that's just gorgeous. The kitchen is now hidden behind a window near the bar. There's also now a larger dedicated entry space, separated by a wall into the restaurant. While I do miss the mural, I do not miss how noisy the space used to be. The larger space, with the various walls separating it, and the kitchen tucked away in the back of the house, makes your dining experience much more relaxed without noises of dishes clattering from the kitchen, or the echoey scream of a child from the other side of the building. The food is exactly as it's always been (sans the menu change at the beginning of 2025). Everything is just as delicious as it always has been. I ordered the Original and added extra pork belly to it, along with a korokke pancake and karaage chicken for the table. The ramen was perfectly done, and the broth had extraordinary depth of flavor - typical for Kenji's, but it's been months since I've been able to have a bowl.My friend loved the sushi roll that she ordered, and commented how beautiful the radish was and it wasn't a strong taste either. We also ordered some of their cocktails - the Old Fashioned, as our server Joey warned us, was sweeter than a typical old fashioned, and served with garnish of orange and black sesame. I loved mine, but my friend was kind of 50/50 on his. After discussion with Joey, we agreed that next time he may need to order it without the black sesame garnish. read more

Kenji's is always amazing. Hands down they have the absolute best Ramen in all of Vancouver. The place is just amazingly cool on the inside and has a really cool vibe. The customer service is always amazing. They're panfried gyoza to die for, and they have the absolute best sushi in town. read more

I've been here several times before the remodel and just went today after the remodel, the restaurant is gorgeous, and the food is of course absolutely delicious. I had the Golden Bowl and brought home the curry katsu fries for my daughter. Both dishes were absolutely amazing, our server Eric? was friendly, knowledgeable, and checked in frequently to make sure we didn't run out of our drinks. I can not say enough about how much we love coming here, not just for the food, but the service as well. It's definitely the best Ramen Restaurant I've been to, and will absolutely be returning many times. read more

Kenjis' remodel is beautiful! Came for lunch with a friend and had a very minor wait for the bar. Seats were dirty when we sat - no biggie! I ordered the Old Fashion with the black sesame and personally wasn't a fan. The staff were all very kind and attentive and got replaced my drink with one I enjoyed. Thank you again! The Chicken Katsu was delicious! The curry add on is a must. Yum. Will be back read more

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Kenji's is looking nice with their new renovations!! We were so happy that they opened. They also revamped their menu by adding in a sushi bar. The staff is always so welcoming and amazing! But lots more ground to cover, so we noticed we waited a bit after we sat down to get greeted and order. It wasnt too busy when we came either. Kaizen bowl- flavor is still amazing as ever. My only issue is the pork belly. It was SO thin. I didnt remember it being a thin cut pork belly. Almost like a thick cut bacon. And it wasnt as charred as it was before. Im happy it only comes with green onions now but that means you pay $1 for the corn and bean sprouts. Spice wise- it was pretty subtle for being their spiciest broth. I used to have my nose running after i finished the bowl. Crispy kickers- this hit the spot. It was soo good as an appetizer. Definitely getting it again. Chirashi set- this was a little sad. The tuna, definitely frozen but was hard. I know sushi out here the fish is frozen. But this one, it was a sad tuna. The salmon was nice and soft and buttery. The other fishes- meh. It was decent. I think i'll try their rolls next time. Just wanted to see the quality of the fish. Overall, super happy theyre open again!!! read more

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First time at the restaurant, the interior was very nice very modern staff were very polite. I ordered Gyoza which were really good. They reminded me of the way they cook them in iwakuni, Japan. I did order Ramen, I got the "Di-Bowl" as far as Ramen. It was a little underwhelming. It was just spicy soup. It really didn't taste like traditional Japanese broth. I might be returning just to taste the traditional Tom Katsu Ramen. read more

Came in recently and the space looks way better than before. We havent came back in a while since we been exploring other places. The new renovation definitely feels more elevated, and honestly Vancouver needs more spots like this where you can enjoy a nicer atmosphere without having to drive into Portland. Service was great, staff was professional, attentive, and overall gave off a good vibe. It actually felt like they enjoy working there, which makes a difference. I did read on their webpage that they aim to bring authentic Japanese and Korean food. Personally, wouldn't consider it fully authentic, especially if you've traveled to Japan or the mainland, you'll notice the difference. The food leans more toward American style Japanese/Korean cuisine. That being said, the food was still good and satisfying. Not authentic, but enjoyable. We would come back and are interested in trying more items on the menu. I'll update my review if anything changes. read more

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I first visited Kenji's in 2019 and had an amazing experience then, and in the years since. It's been really fascinating to watch the restaurant transform over the years, adding new dishes, renovating the space, and becoming wildly popular. Kenji's is one of those rare success stories where you can find a packed house and wait-list on a Tuesday evening. I love it! I've failed to review my previous visits, much to my dismay, so when I was invited to dine at Kenji's this evening I jumped at the chance so I could write that long overdue review. I'm sad to say, however, tonight's experience was a bit of a mixed bag. Our appetizer was fantastic with great presentation and delicious flavor. The Agedashi Tofu is a must-try dish! My husband ordered the Golden Bowl (Tonkotsu pork broth with Japanese brown curry. Served with chicken katsu, chopped garlic, butter & green onion) and he absolutely loved it. The chicken katsu was perfectly prepared; crunchy on the outside, and tender inside with delicious flavor. The broth wasn't overly salty, and the curry married perfectly with the tonkatsu broth. The dish was expertly presented. My Naruto Bowl (Tonkotsu pork broth served with 2 slices of pork belly, 1/2 marinated egg, double narutomaki, nori & green onion) was a hot mess. My initial reaction when receiving the bowl was that I'd received the wrong dish. It appeared to be a bowl of broth with 7 or 8 slices of narutomaki floating on top. I poked around in the bowl and eventually discovered the overcooked pork belly (it was crunchy and hard) green onion and noodles. The nori had fallen and soaked into the broth, so there was nothing visually appealing about the dish. I poked around in the bowl and couldn't find the marinated egg, so I double-checked with the server to see if the dish was supposed to include it. They told me it didn't, so I ordered one on the side. (I later double-checked the menu and it was indeed supposed to include one) The broth was overly salty and I was left wishing I'd ordered something else. As I mentioned, I've visited this restaurant in years past and had positive experiences. I'm hoping things haven't gone downhill, and that I can still recommend Kenji's to folks looking for delicious ramen in Vancouver. I'll give it another shot next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and wonderful service. I've been here a few times and every time it's great :) read more

Kenji's - miso veggie ramen w/regular noodles - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I love their Ramen, its very delicious. Could use more noodles and meat though. Beautiful setting and newly remodeled according to my friend. Service was great, employees were friendly. read more

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Solid place to lunch with family. The food was quite tasty with large portions. The tuna sashimi with avocado was extremely flavorful and well-sliced. Further, the fried tofu bites were well seasoned and appropriately chewy. My chicken curry was well prepared, but is not as good as the curry I had in Atlanta at Yebisuya. Service was a little lack luster probably owing to a busy lunch hour. Prices were reasonable for the quality of food on offer. Sushi well my friends. read more

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So excited to try out Kenji since their return. Came with my kids tonight. I had a reservation which got lost somehow probably my fault. We got seated 35 minutes after we checked in. We went to the bar to have a drink and after 35 minutes, went to check on our table. They said they didn't know where we were? We were at the bar. So after that, we were seated at a table in the bar. The bartender was taking care of the tables in the bar as per usual, but he was so busy. We were waiting forever for everything. The cocktails were so good. We ordered it off the special drink menu and they were We ordered a California roll and some spicy cucumbers. They were both really good. Great ingredients fresh and tasty. Took forever to come to the table, though we all ordered a form of Ramen. My son ordered the golden bowl which was delicious. The karage chicken in there and the curry flavor hit the spot He loved it. My daughter ordered the original and she enjoyed it as well. She ordered medium spicy and it was hot! She liked it a lot. I ordered the Couve bowl and added eggs, corn and pork belly. I honestly would've liked some jalapeños, but things add up. All the Ramen bowls were super flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. We also tried a small portion of the garlic fried rice. My son said it was the best. The food is really good here. The service is super slow and a little bit scattered. maybe an off night or a sudden spur of business. I believe they will improve in that area. I will return perhaps on a slower night. read more

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Went to Kenji's on a Friday at 12 noon, New Year weekend, no line, no crowds. It was a pleasant visit to the newly remodeled restaurant. Ordered some nigiri to start, hamachi and ahi. Nice and fresh, good rice, nice presentation. The ramen we ordered - the Original and Golden Bowl. Both had a lovely broth. I could stop slurping it, do good for the gloomy weather in Washington. The original has a kick to it with the Kim Chee and chili pepper oil in it. I had the Golden Bowl, there's some Japanese curry and butter in it. First time having those in my ramen, the curry lingered with me for the rest of the day. read more

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Newly renovated but the food is still disappointing asf asf asf asf asf. I spent money on a ramen that they threw butter on, like that's supposed to make it so good. So embarrassing I didn't even take a picture. Got the salmon appetizer wayyy too small for the price. Rather go across the street to Green Papaya. This place is full of weebs and losers. Our server was great, he did his best. The kitchen crew should take more cooking lessons. I'm never coming here again, $70+ I feel robbed. read more

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My cousin is attending a conference in Vancouver, so I made the two hour drive south to see her. In looking for a restaurant that would fit her vegetarian lifestyle, yet be suitable for an omnivore like I am, we agreed that the description of Kenji's sounded perfect. This place was even better than perfect! Great atmosphere, very classy interior, with muted acoustics which made conversation easy. Evocative of Japan, with a huge, beautiful Sakura sculpture in the middle. But looks aren't everything. Fortunately, Kenji's backs up the ambiance with amazing food and service. The menu features a well-curated selection of Japanese/Korean dishes, ranging from a creative assortment of sushi (including a delicious vegetarian roll which my cousin devoured happily), ramen (my choice was the Golden Bowl, a tasty blend of chicken katsu and Japanese curry infused broth), and other traditional options. Our server, Erick, was knowledgeable, friendly, and highly competent, which really helped us navigate the menu. The vegetarian gyoza is offered in both steamed and deep fried versions; the steamed prep was superb. Nice selection of Japanese brands of beer, including non-alcoholic Asahi, one of my favorites! Prices are reasonable, especially considering the high quality of ingredients. Matched anything I experienced in Tokyo! And while it's not Asian, their Crème Brûlée cheesecake was the perfect exclamation point to a great dinner! One quirky aspect to this establishment; the entrance is so understated, in between a video game store and a FedEx outlet, that we drove past it several times, thinking that Kenji's was no more. Ironically, on the street side of the restaurant there's a big bright illuminated sign. So don't be deterred by the restaurant's camouflaged entrance, because it's definitely worth tracking down! read more

It was great! A little pricy but nothing we didn't expect for eating out in this day and age. Our baby loved the kimchi pancakes and the sushi was fresh! read more

Want to preface that my family and I used to come to Kenji before the renovation. I had given good reviews. We were waiting with anticipation on the reopening. Place looks fantastic after remodeling and the menu selections have increased to have a lot more sushi options. They have really upgraded the vibe of the place. Arrived at 9pm and there was a bunch of people waiting to get seated even though there were empty clean tables. Was told it would be a 45 minute wait for 2 people. We opted to get take out since the hostess said we'd get our food faster. The takeout bag for our meal is nice and we hurriedly rushed home to enjoy our meal. We opened up the contents and was sorely disappointed with the portions. As another reviewer pointed out, half the noodle portion compared to before renovation. So appears doesn't matter if you are eating in or take out. My curry bowl portion was disappointing as well. Flavors were fine. I ended up having to cook some instant ramen to add to the broth and make frozen dumplings so we wouldn't be hungry. Kind of defeats the purpose of going out to eat to have to cook. Not sure if we will be back. There are other ramen places in Vancouver now to visit. read more

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First time visiting Kenji's since the remodel and it's AMAZING! We used to just get our order to go, but stayed and ate here this time because the seating and ambiance is beautiful! We ended up at the bar and Joey was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to talk to. We had edamame, takoyaki, build your own sushi, and Ramen. Everything was truly delicious and I'm a picky eater. I cannot wait to come back! read more

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We were fans of Kenji's before the remodel and decided to try it tonight here is the good and not so good. Good: 1) The restaurant is absolutely beautiful 2) Our server was excellent and attentive 3) The appetizers, especially the pan-fried gyoza and tuna roll, were very nice Bad: 1) The ramen was tasteless compared to the old recipe 2) The prices are very much more expensive than they should be (maybe to pay for the remodel) 3) Cocktails are way overpriced Overall, if the prices weren't so high I'd probably go again and try a different type of ramen, but I have had better tasting ramen elsewhere for a lot less. I am happy that so many reviewers have enjoyed it, but for me, taste-wise, it isn't what it used to be read more

Kenji's, my old friend, how you have been elevated. Kenjis has been remodeled, and so has their menu. Come here and get the ramen. It doesn't matter what flavor, just get any and they're all delicious. Got the Naruto bowl this time with the highest spice level. Very tolerable and the flavor profile is distinct. You can taste all the different ingredients. Everything stands out while blending in like a smooth summer dip in the ocean. The drinks are elevated as well. The Jeju Island is smooth and tropical with a tangy hint while the Seoul Sunset is fruity in all the right places. The service from our waiter is prompt and hasty. Everyone here has a smile and seems to enjoy their passion for Kenjis. The new Sakura style decorations tree front and center gives Japanese vibes while flooding memories of Janken. Well done. 9.1/10 read more

Kenji's - Sakura Tree - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We stopped and had lunch, I had the Katsu Curry Fries, it was a huge serving of fries, covered in curry that had large chunks of potatoes and carrots in it. Then there were chopped pork katsu, and large dollops of raw minced garlic, I still feel and taste it lol. The whole thing was yummy, though so wet that we couldn't really take home the left overs to reheat, it would have just been mush. But otherwise, yummy, and it just made me want to try the pork katsu on its own because it was also really good. If you love garlic this is definitely the place for you. Service was great even though it was very busy, and the place was a great little cafe like restaurant. read more

Kenji's - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Fresh tasty food, beautiful ambiance and great staff! My youngest is a picky eater and they had a side of fries that were yummy. We will be back. read more

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Have been coming to Kenjis for years, and had my first visit after the remodel they did. The menu is fresh and updated, and the food was as always delicious. Over priced for what you get, but yummy. The service was slow, though it was moderately busy. The amount of staff I saw was insane for how slow the food came out. 4-6 servers for the whole place. My biggest gripe is the vibe. This place used to feel homey and humble, and now it just feels pretentious. The remodel is objectively pretty, but it loses so much of its original charm in it. It felt like a very fake and sterile experience. The cherry on top of that was the wallpaper in the women's bathroom clearly being AI. I'm hoping as it settles into its remodel, the atmosphere will loosen up a little. It's nothing to keep me from coming back, I'm just disappointed. read more

Service is beyond excellent here, our main server as well as the other ones are so friendly and so efficient. We came at around 1 and it was still super busy so we had to wait about 15 min for a table but it was a steady crowd the whole we were there. Food was delicious! My son had the make your own bowl (he is the main ramen lover in the family), husband had the original, and i had gyoza, soft boiled eggs, and the spicy cucumber salad. Yes, i am the weirdo that gets everything but ramen at a ramen place. But let me tell you for those who are in the same boat as me, these other things were so good too!!! We also shared the bulgogi fries with kimchi (SO good and HUGE portion!!!). There is so much on the menu here and there is definitely something for everyone (even someone who doesnt really eat ramen!). Will def be coming here again when we are in the area!!! Give this place a try!!! read more

Kenji's - Menu 12/2024 - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

We called to ask for wait times and it was 15-20 min. Then we got there we put our names down with 25 minute wait. There were 3 parties ahead so we decided to wait it- ended up being 45 minute wait. Then we got sat down, the hostess just dropped the menus and no words spoken. After 10 minutes finally the waiter came by and dropped our waters, no welcome, and said "need to go to the kitchen". We left because we were so hungry and most tables didn't even have food. Was excited to try after this reopening! It looks nice but need to manage the floor better and be honest about wait times. read more

The place was nice and clean! The service was great, and the food was fantastic (: I had the golden bowl - curry ramen with katsu chicken, amazing! I definitely would recommend Kenjis ramen, a 1000/10! read more

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Made reservations, seated promptly, staff was very knowledgeable, and it was a pleasant lace to dine and carry on a conversation. The food of course was delish; garlic fried rice, things I couldn't even pronounce were wonderful read more

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Ordered takeout for my first experience here. Greeted by super friendly staff. Was surprised by the high quality packaging. Not the typical styrofoam boxes. Portions were great, order was accurate and food was delicious. Great quality ingredients! Loved the BYO option! Wish more restaurants did that. Look forward to visiting again. read more

Kenji's - 3 build your own sushi rolls. - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Food, ambience, and service was excellent. We have a new high quality restaurant to frequent when we are in East Vancouver, WA. read more

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Finally tried Kenji's after seeing they remodeled and was really impressed. They were surprisingly busy early on a Sunday evening, we didn't have a reservation and we had to wait for the table. Hostess quoted us 30min but our text said a table was ready in only 15min so that was nice but there was a line filling the lobby waiting after us so obviously the TikTok marketing is working! The food was really great I'm happy to have a good Japanese restaurant in Vancouver and not have to drive all the way to Portland for good food when I'm craving it especially sushi! The prices were fair in my opinion. The size of the rolls and appetizers were very shareable and after a full day of shopping we were starving so we were happy. I was excited about the cocktail menu as well, Tokyo highball is my favorite, (yuzu my beloved) so you know I had to get it, my friend also loved the Seoul sunset. They had a pretty good bar in the back, so there's more than just Sapporo and sake if that's not your jam! Next time I'll try the ramen, because it looked delicious too. Loved the indoor tree and lanterns it made the ambiance very inviting and warm, a fun atmosphere, the wavy wood ceiling was very beautiful from where I was sitting too, I could see into the bartending area. One thing I would like to mention, it was very busy, and it was hard to get the attention of the servers, and there were multiple servers handling our table, so if you asked one server for something, another would bring it out to you, or the server would forget you would have to ask another one for it again. I know it happens, but it was the one thing that was sort of annoying about the night. Our main server who took our order was super nice and friendly but she was super busy with other tables (all the servers were) so I think that's why everyone was just everywhere. Another point of note was that the wooden chairs stick to the floor REALLY bad if you don't get a booth. Even the couple next to us were like wow these chairs are like stuck to the floor, so once you sit down if you need to readjust your position you have to get up and move the chair and then sit down again you can't just scoot. Not a deal breaker just a weird little thing I wanted to mention, kind of funny! Overall it was a nice experience and I want to go back to try more food and bring more of my friends out! Happy to have good food out here in Vancouver! I will be back! Oishikatta desu. Mata kimasu read more

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They have remodeled the inside and it looks absolutely beautiful, but the food is still the same delicious I had the Ramen they had pork belly, corn scallions, being sprouts and a delicious broth. Recommend trying it the Service with excellent. read more

We stopped in here after we landed at PDX for some noodles on a chilly day. Kenji's did not disappoint! We both ordered "The Original" - it was savory and done well. We arrived right at opening. Service was prompt and friendly. The ramen goes for $18 - a little high (similar bowls in Tokyo are around $6) - but it hit the spot. The restaurant apparently went through a recent remodel and the interior looks great - it provides a perfect atmosphere for enjoying some ramen. We will return on our next trip to the area in February, but will bring along our friends in Vancouver. read more

Kenji's - "The Original" ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Ramen was pretty good for Vancouver. Service was only ok. I was really annoyed I had to ask for basic things all other tables had like a pitcher of water. Overall, it wasn't that bad and I think the location is good enough that I'd like to come back to try other items on the menu. read more

Kenji's - Kenjis Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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This has been my husband and I's go-to for years now. The space is always clean, and ramen is very consistent each time and I love their noodles! The remodel is beautiful and prices are still reasonable. I think they must have gotten new staff as the waiter/waitresses seem to be in training. The karaage chicken with the garlic yuzu sauce is amazing! read more