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    Kenko

    3.6 (184 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken Teriyaki bowl
    Ailin J.

    For a easy yummy teriyaki chicken bowl on Cwru campus made quickly and has large portions, Kenko is for you. I do feel that their flavoring has decreased a little and that could be improved but also we can request more sauce ourselves so that's not a problem.

    3 Meat Teriyaki Bowl
    Roger T.

    Before I go on with this review, I just want to point out that Kung Fu Tea has a separate business listing so please review those guys there. I see a handful of Kung Fu Tea reviews on here which doesn't belong. Anyways, been here several times already and can honestly say that the food and service is consistent every time! Appetizers I have tried are Onion Soup and Gyoza. Side orders I have tried are Shrimp Tempura and Brown Rice. Sushi that I have tried are Little Delicious Roll, Spider Roll, Ohio Roll, and Kenko Roll. The Teriyaki I have gotten the 3 item option of Shrimp, Chicken, and Beef. The Onion Soup($1.95) is basically Miso Soup with crispy fried onions which is what exactly it tastes like. Pretty good if you like onions. The Gyoza($4.95) on the menu it says it's a shrimp pot sticker but on my receipt is says chicken. Whatever it is, it's just your basic steamed pot sticker that is pan fried on one side. Tastes good especially when you dip it in the gyoza sauce that comes with it. The Shrimp Tempura($2) was a bit disappointing. The one I got was definitely not fresh for it wasn't even lukewarm. At least it was a little bit crispy but the fact that it was obviously not freshly cooked was a major turn off and will probably not order again. The Brown Rice($1.50) is a good alternative to white rice. Same flavor but healthier for you. The Little Delicious Roll($13.95), Spicy Tuna, Imitation Crab, Cream Cheese, Avocado, and Cucumber. Lightly fried and then topped with Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce. There's nothing little about this roll. Tastes best as soon as it is served to you. Had some leftovers for breakfast, was good but did not taste as good when it was freshly made. The Spider Roll($11.95), Soft Shell Crab, Radish Sprout, Avocado, and Cucumber. Topped with Wasabi Mayo and Eel Sauce. This roll was just ok. I have had better Spider Rolls elsewhere. The Ohio Roll($10.95), Shrimp, Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, and Asparagus. Topped with Wasabi Mayo. What made this roll stand out is the asparagus. It was decent. The Kenko Roll($12.95) Shrimp Tempura, Imitation Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, and Cream Cheese. Wrapped in Soy Paper with Miso Glaze. This roll has good flavor and is just as good served after refrigeration. The common theme for all these rolls is that they contain most of the same ingredients except for 1 or 2 items. My favorites are the Kenko and Litlle Sushi Roll. The Teriyaki Bowl($13.95 for 3 items) this is the price for 3 items on their menu but on my receipt it says $15.95 plus $2 each for Shrimp and Beef which doesn't make any sense. Of course I opted for all 3 meats. Comes with veggies and white or brown rice. I opted for no rice, just all veggies. I added sauteed mushrooms one time for an extra $1.50. This bowl is just big enough to satisfy your appetite. The teriyaki sauce they throw on top gives it the good flavor you expect. Service wise, when you come in, if you are wanting sushi, you order on the left side of the counter and everything else you want to order, including Kung Fu Drinks, are towards the right. Make sure you mention your sushi order when ordering other things. You pay and then they call out your name when your order is ready. Overall, I have been coming here 1 to 2 times a week as part of my dinner rotation since I am working a contract over at the the University Hospital just a block away. Will definitely miss this place once my contract is up. Yelp 2022 Review #41 892 overall

    Ashley C.

    The sushi burrito is pretty cool, and highly customizable. They also sell the traditional futomaki rolls, but they're just OK. Kung Fu Tea's counter for ordering is just adjacent to Kenko if you want some bubble tea with your sushi. The parking is very good, so be prepared to park somewhere else and walk to Kenko. I ordered a sushi burrito, and one order of their rolls. The sushi burrito was huge, and the person making it for me was generous with the toppings as opposed to just giving me a bunch of rice. The sushi paired very nicely with the wintermelon milk green tea I usually get from Kung Fu Tea. I would recommend this place if you're a fan of poke bowls. The burritos are pretty much a poke bowl that is compacted to look like a extra large roll of sushi.

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    Amy J.

    They were out of boba for at least half an hour more today at 315! Homemade sushi was great at 8 pieces for ~$9. Large ginger milk was about $6. Long lines almost all the time I'm in here which move at moderate speed. No dining in. No cash accepted currently.

    My daughter loves this place!
    Kim F.

    My daughter turned me on to sushi and the first time she came to visit me at work in University Circle, I brought her to Kenko. Now it's the only reason she comes to visit me at work. For $8 I get a flavorful, healthy meal that is also filling. I enjoy making my own sushi by picking my own ingredients that includes one protein, two veggies, a sauce and a topping. This most recent trip I chose spicy tuna, cucumber, and avocado topped with wasabi mayo and tempura crumbs. I also was given a small container with wasabi and fresh ginger, not the soggy, limp ginger from a store bought jar. The ginger was super spicy and the best I ever had! My daughter went vegetarian, opting for tofu as her protein, rolled with cucumber and avocado, topped with yum yum sauce and fried onions. She also got bubble tea and tried something different each time we're there. Now, I know it must seem really silly, but one of my favorite things there are their chopsticks. They're mass produced and are the split apart variety, but they're very thick and unlike any other kind I've used. I found them easy to handle, making eating a little less frustrating for this midwestern klutz. There are some great menu options, including poke bowls ($11) and soups (miso and onion for example, at $1.95). I really enjoy coming here, especially seeing how happy it makes my daughter!

    Pomelo tea.
    Rebecca D.

    This place is so unique and so delicious. Our hotel was walking distance, when we decided to stop on in. It's a BYO sushi / teriyaki bowl / poke place!! The ingredients go on and on.. yet all so fresh. You walk in, and it's like a core-life eatery, or chipotle per say. We decided to order on the kiosk. I got the teriyaki shrimp bowl with extra veggies. My fiancé got the chicken teriyaki bowl with extra mushrooms. The portion sizes were huge! We both got the bowls with udon noodles (plus!!!!!!!) they were so good. I loved that you could choose what kind of rice / noodle. We got extra yum yum sauce, too. Food was piping hot. We both loved it had broth on the bottom... which we slurped right up lol. Also can't forget all of the bubble tea flavors and milk tea and milk slushees. I got a pomelo tea, which was kind of like grapefruit. Good amount of sweetness. Don't skip out on this place. Staff also very friendly.

    Came here to make some copies. They don't even have a Xerox. False advertising.
    Fox E.

    Came here to make some photocopies. They don't even do that. So why are they called Kinko's? False advertising. One of the most popular sushi places in Eastern Cleveland. Definitely Americanized to a large degree, but not as shockingly overpriced as a lot of sushi places. I've had it as take out as part of a large group at a little get together a little while back, and it was good. We went here to have a sit down lunch a couple of months ago - since she is obsessed with sushi and I'm, well, tolerant of it at best - and there were no tables to sit at! The line was literally out the door, not just for sushi, but for the bubble tea at KFT (which Kenko shares the building with) that I wanted to get for us to share. She'd never tried KFT before. With lines this long, the sushi must be even better than I remember. We didn't stay, and instead I took her for her first Hot Sauce Williams experience... five stars! Nevertheless, this is a very solid sushi spot, and try the Lemon Black Tea with Tapioca. This review was not as Kenky as my reviews usually are.

    Sushi burrito
    Jennifer P.

    This place is conveniently connected to Kung Fu Tea. Boba and sushi always pair well together, so why not? I think their rolls are on the smaller end and a bit pricey when you consider the portions. I stick with their sushi burritos and poke bowls which are a much better deal. Their sushi burritos and poke bowls are good in that there are plenty if toppings to choose from. I like that they have mango and asparagus as an option (I don't usually see places offer them). Overall, this place is for you if you're looking to get a quick and easy meal.

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    I love their sushi bowls. They are so good. You pick what you want on them and it very fresh and tasty.

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    I liked the food and the kung fu milk tea was great. The crew was friendly and I did not have to wait for long to sit and get my food.

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    When we come every few months to Cleveland to go to the Clinic, this is a must visit. We absolutely…read morelove this place. The food is amazing and so close to what we ate in Japan when we went two years ago. You also always get amazing service and everyone is super friendly. It's also really cute in there. Here is the food we have tried and enjoyed. Gyoza was all kinds of crispy deliciousness. We also enjoyed the Kobe meatballs. For dinner, we enjoyed the crispy and tasty chicken katsu. Love the sauce that comes with it. The shrimp with udon noodles was so flavorful and there is a good breading on the shrimp. This will sound weird in a Japanese restaurant but the star was the French fries. They are crispy and have an amazing flavorful. No fry will ever compare. Ah-mazing!! If you love Asian food, do yourself a favor and eat here. It's one of the best restaurants in Cleveland by far.

    Sasa at Shaker Square absolutely nailed it. Super friendly, kind service -- our waitress was at the…read moretable in about 3 minutes, and drinks + water came out within 5. Love that kind of efficiency. She helped us choose specialty rolls and every pick was on point. Lobster roll was excellent with great presentation. The salmon roll was a standout: spicy salmon inside, torched salmon on top, finished with a dill sauce that gave it almost a Scandinavian vibe -- really unique and delicious. Beautiful decor, not overly bright, which made the whole place feel comfortable and relaxed. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Definitely coming back.

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    3.3(86 reviews)
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    I've been to this Kung Fu Tea location a number of times between 2016 and 2019 and always found it…read moreto have some of the better boba in the area, not quite matching shops in the Bay Area and Socal, but close. As we were driving through Cleveland, we decided to stop and get a drink. Oolong Milk Tea, Large, 50% Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($6.60) - The tea was way oversteeped, resulting in a very roasted, almost burnt taste. I asked for half sweet, but the sweetness level came out at around quarter sweet if compared to other boba shops. The boba was not good - I could tell it was honey soaked, but it was not cooked nearly enough. Quite hard and not a great texture. What happened to this Kung Fu Tea location? It used to be so good and now it's very mediocre. Then again, this might be a company-wide issue with Kung Fu Tea. Since the pandemic, I've been to multiple locations and I have not been impressed with any of them. I definitely do not recommend this place. I might have to swear off trying other KFT locations too given that it seems like their tea and boba is consistently disappointing.

    Kung fu tea is a solid bubble tea spot by uptown. I've been to many different locations across the…read moreUnited States, and they're usually a dependable place for bubble tea, though the quality is pretty variable because of the franchising. This location in particular makes solid bubble tea, though my biggest gripe is that the wait time is always very long. Even when I order ahead, I feel like I end up waiting there for 15+ minutes just to get bubble tea. My go to bubble teas here are the winter melon milk tea, the oolong milk tea, as well as a variety of the fruit teas.

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