Kenichi
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 871-8883
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- W Hotel
- Best of Citysearch:
- Sushi 2007, Trendy Scene 2007, Trendy Scene 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Thur 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 5:30pm-11pm, Lounge open until 2am except on Su)
Message from Kenichi
Contemporary Asian Cusine & World Class Sushi
- Extensive Saki List
- #1 After Game Treat
- World Class Sushi
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Editorial Review for Kenichi – by Amanda Howe
In Short
The interior is Zen-master-chic--muted earth tones, granite-topped sushi bar, and seductive lighting. A mezzanine lounge dotted with TVs is perfect for game viewing. Standout rolls include the Hawaiian made from blackened tuna, pineapple, and asparagus wrapped in edamame paper. More exotic entrees are the Sika venison atarashii, Japanese deer seasoned in spices served with squash galettes, and grilled Japanese black hog. Excellent vegetarian options are Dengaku Nasu, sumiso glazed eggplant, and grilled rice balls.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe restaurant is named for Master Sushi Chef Kenichi Kanada.
Save MoneyHappy hour specials are from 4:30pm-5:30pm weekdays.
User Reviews for Kenichi
03/25/2008 Posted by winerd
The two of us were looking for a good place to eat late in the evening on a Monday. We wanted something light, healthy, with great wine, and atmosphere. We showed up to Kenichi around 9pm and found two smiling faces eager to seat us. We were promptly greeted by our server who offered choices of water, and answered questions about the menu politely and offered suggestions with enthusiasm. Soon after we ordered, we received one of the first items within two minutes. The timing was perfect once we were done with one item another arrived. The food was prepared well. Our favorites were the tempura, Sea Bass, and Shitaki negamaki. The manager even stopped by to see how everything was. We left with our bellies full, and wanting to come back soon. Very often on a Monday night we come across many places that are not busy and seemingly don't want to be based on service. This was not the case for Kenichi. Everyone was happy and enthusiastic we were there. We felt very welcome. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an experience.
03/24/2008 Posted by cjquinn
been a long-time fan of the Kenichi in Austin, and was thrilled when the Dallas location opened! things to know about kenichi: food is served family-style, and comes right from the kitchen when ready... if you go there expecting an app>salad>sushi>entree coursing, you will be in for a long wait. the best way to experience dining there is to bring a few friends, order a few of each course, and just let it the evening unfold. it was tons of fun to have little plates of awesomeness arrive at the table in no particular order, and just taste everything! my friends and i even shared an entree around the table! (try the hawaiian-inspired Ono dish, or ask for a steak to come out sliced with a choice of sauces. delicious!) appetizer-type dishes to look for: the Beef Negimaki and the Black Cod. 5 of the 6 rolls we ordered on our last visit came out artfully arranged on a single plate for the center of the table (the Miami roll gets its own display on a separate plate, placed on a tasty pink onion vinaigrette). for dessert, asian pear bread pudding. sounds odd, tastes INCREDIBLE. as far as the restaurant itself goes, decor is modern and trendy, with lots of glass and steel, offset by warm asian-inspired wood tables. having dined at the austin location many times, and the dallas location since its opening, i can say that service at the dallas location has improved DRAMATICALLY (but then again any new restaurant needs a little time to find its rhythm). be sure and ask your server for suggestions or about off-the-menu specials. or to create a menu for you. and if you're a sake novice, there's always someone willing to guide you. only drawbacks to Kenichi Dallas: 1.) on busy nights, sushi can sometimes, but not always, take about 20-30 minutes. solution: order something from the hot kitchen while you wait. 2.) i can't afford to eat there every day. solution: get promoted :) conclusion: save your money, go to kenichi. expensive, yes, but SO unbelievably worth it.
Pros: food quality, sake list, music, wine, people-watching, unique dining experience
Cons: parking, occasionally loud dining room, area traffic
