Kenichi Restaurant

4.5(626)

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Location & Hours

Address

684 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 10:00 AM

Monday5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(808) 969-1776

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About Kenichi Restaurant

Unassuming fixture serving elevated ramen bowls & Korean & Asian favorites in an informal space.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 626 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Lyubakins

4 months ago

It doesn't smell really good when you walk in-smells kind of old and stinky...but don't let that fool you. Kenichi restaurant has pretty good food! We got BBQ chicken and pork cutlet, ramen, and the m...

Gerry

2 months ago

This is a great local option for homestyle Japanese. We need to expand our horizons beyond the Tonkatsu and Chicken Katsu, but they are just too good to pass up. We also go out of our way to pick up ...

Wendy R

a week ago

Our party ordered two Caesar salads and a tonkatsu. The salad eaters declared it to be one of the most amazing salads they had ever had. The portions were amazing, as well as customer service. The por...

Jhonelyn Arcangel

a month ago

Must go! Enjoyed their rib eye steak and curry ramen. Friendly customer service. Atmosphere very pleasant.

Miao Huang

2 months ago

Wonderful service, the food portion is great, just a little bit salty!

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers generally report a positive dining experience, with high ratings indicating satisfaction. The restaurant is viewed as a good local option for Japanese cuisine.

Customer Favorites

Caesar salads, Tonkatsu, and Blueberry Crumble are frequently praised menu items. Rib eye steak and curry ramen are also well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant offers friendly customer service and a pleasant atmosphere. Wonderful service is also noted by one reviewer.

Value & Quality

Generous portion sizes are consistently mentioned as a positive attribute. Food quality is generally good, and the restaurant offers great value for Hawaii.