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    Kenichi Bento

    4.6 (100 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Monique C.

    This place is small but mighty . We arrived when the kitchen closed until 4pm. But we were still able to purchase bento boxes. They were very fresh and flavorful! I would go back if we were staying in the areas bit longer. If you are in the area I recommend stopping in. As we were eating so many people were checking to see if they were open and were upset they just missed out. I will be back for sure!

    Joyce A.

    This is, hands down, my favorite place to grab a quick lunch on the island! I always come here during my lunch break and everything is so delicious. Make sure you get there early though because people take all the good ones by 12pm!

    Betty C.

    We kept trying to pick up bento boxes but they weren't open most of the times we went. We finally managed to get in one afternoon and the choices weren't great. I got a broiled salmon and my daughter chose a cod. My salmon was dry and the whole meal was so-so. Sorry, but I don't know what the hype is all about. Maybe it was an off day?

    Brooke K.

    I've never been to a bento box shop before. Me and my brother have always wanted to. There isn't a bento shop back on the mainland, where we live. My family needed a quick dinner to-go, and happened to hear about Kenichi Bento Box. Kenichi Bento Box is located inside a shopping mall strip. The owner is very sweet, and I loved the decor inside. Prices are reasonable and the boxed bentos are kept warm. You can take your bento outside and eat while enjoying the Hawaii sunshine. The ingredients for each dish is local and fresh. The chicken katsu curry was OK. The chicken was tender and the rice was fluffy. The curry was disappointing though. There's no spice and it was more like gravy. I HATE gravy. I look forward to trying more dishes in the future, IF we come back to Hawaii.

    Beer battered FISH N CHIPS
    Aaron E.

    Sapporo beer-battered One fish with the homemade fresh ginger aioli sauce! HOOOOOO brah THE best fish and chips on Kona side! Most people come here for the bentos, but little do they know, that the fish n chips... BRAH! Some people rave about banana bread. And that's cool. But the FISH N CHIPZ....BRAH!!! They come fresh from the kitchen and less than $20. I dream about the fish n chips. Ambience is good cuz can just eat outside and maybe pet a cat and listen to birds. Enjoy the sunshine.

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    MICHELE M.

    Took a chance to drive 15 more south from Kona to this lovely little shop.Great parking, friendly service and a fantastic selection of traditional bento.

    Best meal in town! Amazing flavors, fresh and delicious! Vegas's quality on the big island! If you are a foodie this is your place.

    Sarah S.

    If you are in the area, this is a great option for picking up a to go lunch. Opted for the miso cod which was delicious, and an easy but filling lunch to eat at the airport.

    Phily H.

    I absolutely love this place. Ended up going multiple times during a 5 day trip. Quick grab and go style bentos that are already warm, so no need to heat up. They also sell futomaki and inari.

    Lezlie K.

    Before I get into the food, can I just comment on how tidy and modern this location is? I'm not sure how long the bento side has been open, but it sits in a quaint little space just makai of Kenichi Pacific restaurant (which I am also excited to try) at the Keauhou Shopping Center. I've eaten more than my share of bento growing up, and as a native of Kona (living on O'ahu for most my life), Kenichi's is one of the best by far. In fact, Kona is now home to two of my favorite bento boxes....Teshima's and Kenichi's. Ordered the combo with saba, salmon, nishime, a few sides, and rice three ways. Although the portions looked small, it was surprisingly filling. Everything, I mean EVERYTHING was prepared almost to perfection, especially their nishime (which is not easy to execute). Their curry also packed a ton of flavor! Presentation wise, the bentos are adorbs. The display cases were also very neat, it's like a touch of Japan here in Kona! If you're on the go, the location provides for easy ingress/egress. And to top it all off, the cashier at the front had plenty of aloha. A++! P.S. A word about the branding: love. As a former graphic designer, I fully appreciate their effort in creating a unique identity. It's definitely paying off.

    Chlo L.

    Food is premade, boxed in a plastic container, and placed under a heat lamp. There's vegetables mixed in with the fish/hot food so it's hot wilted vegetables and over cooked cod fish. The sushi didn't look like anything to stop by for. Comparative to grocery store premade sushi. It's good if you're in a rush and just need something quick.

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