Kenichi Pacific

"Damien took good care of us, gave good recommendations for food and drink, the specials were incredible! Sushi was great, had an assortment of different rolls and each was yummyyy, For two different rolls, the sashimi dinner, appetizer, and alcohol it came in just under $150. Very pleased!"

"Awesome Japanese restaurant in Keauhou. Worth the drive. Despite a 40 minute drive from the hotel we were staying up in Waikoala…it was WELL WORTH IT, and would absolutely go again! One of the better Japanese restaurants I have dined at anywhere, with good variety of menu and quality of fish. Good ingredients, executed well. Maverick was our server, he was friendly and efficient. It was quite busy when we came in around 6:45, most of the tables inside and on the patio were occupied. We quickly received water, and ordered our drinks, which came quickly. We ordered the Kenichi 45 (very sharp with the yuzu) and the Geisha martini (very good). For food - we absolutely overdid it, and quite happy we did: miso soup, clam and regular (wonderful broth, flavorful and deep); Spider roll - with soft shell crab (yummy, wish we ordered more); world famous dynamite shrimp (very tasty, not over battered); manupua duck (basically a Peking-duck inspired appetizer, duck was a tad dry but still good); daily catch (Mahi served on top of creamy mashed potatoes - exceptionally fresh fish) A ton of sashimi: - bluefin toro (actually O-Toro - very fresh and buttery - generous slices) - Yellowtail - served in ponzu, again wonderful - Salmon - very fresh, fatty, generous - Uni (sea urchin) - very sweet, fresh - Unagi (eel) - again, fresh, cooked perfectly Dessert was the tempura fried ice cream. We needed to be rolled out of the restaurant!"

"Went for a dinner, service was the best! Food was great, drinks were just right. We got some of the chef's specials for the day with blue fin tuna roll and Mahi Mahi entree, both were good. Try their salmon! It's hard to pick one favorite dish, everything were good."

"The restaurant is great, boasting truly exceptional service. Our dishes arrived promptly, including a variety of rolls and appetizer: World Famous Dynamite Shrimp, Hawaiian Roll, Eel Roll, Crunchy Six Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Yellowtail Roll. All the rolls were enjoyable, featuring simple yet fresh fish. While the Crunchy Six Roll is listed in the 'Specialty Roll' section of the menu, I did find it to be slightly overpriced. Overall, we had a pleasant dinner, and while I can recommend the place for its service and ambiance, I can't say the food left a lasting impression."