Not only does the staff rock but the owner, Kenny, is so nice! He's great at making sushi and always has a contagious smile on!!!! Keep it up Kenichi's :) read more

Kenichi Bistro - The Makimono Dinner......sooooo tastey - Asian Fusion Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Great place awesome sushi and atmosphere the only complaint I have is parking it's impossible To get a spot around there especially during the day. Worth the walk though great sushi !! Highly recommended read more

Tried the restaurant for the first time tonight, the sushi here was amazing! Had a spread of 4 different rolls and an appetizer of spare ribs. The ribs were alright but the sushi was out of this world, especially the dragon roll, 10/10 would recommend. Staff was kind and atmosphere was fun. It was interesting to see a sushi sports bar but it worked. read more

Ordered the rainbow roll, it was suspect. Smelt a little fishy. I ate it anyway, still alive to write this review. Friend got the stir fry udon noodles with tofu. It was good, needed more vegetables. Got a couple cocktails, they were good- premade but good. We sat at the bar, the bartender was really casual and relaxed, but didn't mutter a word to us. Took orders and brought food. I'm surprised he checked our IDs honestly. I'll have to try again and write another review soon. read more

I can't even begin to express how disappointed I was with my Kenichi experience. I ordered the Sushi and Sashimi combination ($37). This was described as "6 pieces sushi, 12 pieces sashimi and 6 pieces California roll." Given the prices I was expecting a very high quality sushi dinner. What I received was a wildly disappointing and mediocre sampling with nigiri with so much wasabi on it that it was basically inedible and the pieces of sashimi were less than an inch wide. The rolls were no larger than a nickel in diameter. The quality was awful and over all it was a waste of time and money. The menu was WAY over priced. read more

This is my go-to spot for Sushi and drinks. I took off 1 star just because there's not a lot of tables in the front. It can very loud and very crowded. Not the best for an intimate date or get-together. Other than that, the food is amazing, good prices, and service is great. Try the Pina Colada, Rainbow Roll and Rock n Roll Roll - all delicious! Also had the Seaweed Salad and Beef Teriyaki. Both great. The PuPu was a little disappointing. The boneless spareribs are strips, not very meaty. Everything else - best around! read more

TRASH!! Trash!! Trash!! I ordered 16pcs if SASHIMI I ALMOST VOMITED! Fish in this place as anything but fresh. IT TASTED SO FISHY!! Smelled like it had been unfrozen and swimming in rotten fish blood!! Disgusting!! I'm a check and I have never tasted such disgusting fish!! The NERVE TO SELL AND SERVE THIS. Waiter got me 15% discount just the tax what a joke! I didn't even eat my food! The nerve I hope I don't get sick. read more

Kenichi Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Kenichi is very good. The food is fresh and there's a good variety, but it's not a place to take your kids and there is no ambiance to speak of. Think dive bar. The prices are very reasonable and I've never had to wait for a table. I really like their seafood soup and the deluxe sushi dinner. There's only street parking but it's fine; I've never had a problem finding a space. read more

We came here based off of Yelp reviews for a sushi dinner. Reasonably priced but the sushi was just okay. Rolls were smaller than expected. We also ordered the crab rangoons that were deep fried to perfection and very tasty. MaiTais were also very good and only $5.75! The Chinese entree someone ordered next to us looked and smelled good. We plan to come back for the drinks and try their entrees. Will not order their sushi again unless it's on happy hour pricing. read more

It's a small place with very friendly staffs. I love their Spicy Calamari Tempura - it's to die for!!!!! I love how they use the fresh calamari (not frozen) will definitely come back! read more

you can never order a bad thing from the menu or the Sushi bar at this place.. Everything is top notch, absolutely fresh, and the best in the city * next to Sake Bomb Bistro on Park Ave, their sister restaurant* I HIGHLY RECOMMEND everything on the Menu. The staff is always great, very attentive and helpful if you are unsure what to order. The drinks are always on point. The Maki Rolls and sushimi, are to die for. and the Spicy Crab Rangoons... you will never have one better! Kenny the owner is a wonderful guy :) If you haven't eaten here or at Sake Bomb, you just haven't experienced GREAT Sushi... I'd give it more stars if there were more to give.. read more

Such fresh food with great flavor. The general gaos chicken is crispy even in the sauce and the portions are a great size. Restaurant has an authentic cozy feel to it read more

Amazing sushi!!!!! So many rolls to choose from. Quick and super nice staff. Highly recommend!!!

Always reliable for good food and great sushi! I love the atmosphere and service. A great find!

OMG, I recently moved into the area and this has quickly become my favorite place for drinks and food. Drinks are tasty yet strong while being reasonably priced (Mai Tais ateVERY popular here!) Food is great, with a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and other delectable selections. The owners are a wonderful, loving couple which is yet another reason that we love visiting often and supporting them. You won't be disappointed! read more

Had a Centipede maki and a worcester special roll and they were superb. Friendly staff just moved to the area will be returning here. read more

Kenichi Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Tried the Crispy Calamari this time and it was excellent in texture and taste. The Crispy Jumbo Shrimp was simply out of bounds good again. Their House Rice was equally as good too. Bob made a few Cooked eel sushi to sample and it was superb in freshness with the ginger and wasabi. Kenichi has now passed the consistency test in food preparation. Cant wait to go back because their food is so addicting coupled with a great mai tai. mmmm mmmm good !! See you soon !! read more

Mediocre Sushi at best or maybe it was the fact I ordered take out. Packets of soy sauce are not for me. Will not be going back.

One of my favorite sushi spots! My boyfriend and I are a HUGE fan of their BBQ steak maki. Something about it! Service here is good and owner is very nice and friendly. I always order the BBQ steak maki every time I eat there or order takeout. Prices are reasonable. read more

The service is very attentive and kind, the atmosphere is nice, it's a little small, so hard to get around. The sushi is very good. I have been here two or three times and it is always satisfying. I always get gyoza for the appetizer and its alright, I had better. The chicken wings that I got didn't really have any sauce and it was kind of plain. There isn't really a good place for parking, because all the parking in the front is always taken. There is a spot in front of this auto-body(?) Anyway, this place serves awesome tasting sushi, so take advantage of this restaurant! I reccommend the dragon roll! read more

Stopped in here last night for a quick dinner before seeing Dave Chappelle and let me tell you their crab Rangoons are in my top 3. I got tiger eye maki and Philadelphia maki. Freaking delicious. Great pricing too! I was surprise how cheap and DELICIOUS they were. The restaurant was quite busy (we had to sit at the sushi bar) but the food came very fast. Very cute place. I was impressed. read more

I ordered some sushi today, very disappointed. The small amount of fish, presentation and flavor were all very subpar. Will be sticking with my fav sushi please Sawa right down route 9! read more

Love, love, love this place! Delicious drinks and sushi. Nothing tops it in the area. $5.50 for a strong cocktail, yes please.. Order the Yami Roll you won't regret it. That's a promise. Highly recommend this place. read more

"We have come to LOVE LOVE LOVE Kenichi Bistro! My partner Amanda and I are so happy to have found the perfect local sushi spot for us, we feel right at home there. We get takeout and dine in here as much as we can afford to. What a gem, the owners and the staff are awesome, the sushi is the best around, the drinks are made perfectly every time - and they almost always have delicious toro and sometimes chutoro on the menu. This is the real deal. We have turned quite a few of our friends onto Kenichi as well and they all love it... one lives an hour away and has made more then one detour for a delicious sushi dinner. A couple months ago we got a big group together here and we all had such a wonderful time. During the week they have great lunch specials too. read more

The sushi is average. Two starts because of the microwaved shrimp shumai. Because it burnt the hell out of my friends tongue and it is really disappointing to have microwave meal in a restaurant! I don't think I am going back... read more

I love this place. It's cute and cozy inside and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The sushi is perfect. The drinks are strong and cheap too. They have booths, tables a bar and a sushi bar. I have been there a few times now and some how it just keeps getting better. I can't wait to go back! There is nothing wrong with this place at all. Check them out and you will be hooked too. They also have delivery. read more

Kenichi's is great. The staff is warm and friendly. It's family-owned and they truly appreciate your patronage. The sushi is delicious. Try the Ichiban roll, Patriots or Caterpillar. You won't be disappointed. I love going here! read more

On the outside, this place doesn't look like much-it may even look a hint "shady". However on the inside is actually a very cute, compact sushi place with cozy booths perky/upbeat servers and a nice "date" atmosphere. Superstrong mai tais. Creative sushi at decent prices. Only four stars until this place starts offering brown rice sushi-Kenichi - great food & service - but please consider offering brown rice sushi and my glycemic index will thank you. :-) read more

I came to this place for lunch because of the stellar reviews here on Yelp. I had been thinking about going to my regular places (Kyoto or Baba's) but wanted to try out a new place that seemed less expensive. The inside of the restaurant is pleasant, its a bit dark but has a very relaxed atmosphere, and the woman who greeted us at the door was very welcoming. We decided to order as we ate and first ordered the Red Sox roll. I noticed that the woman who had played hostess and then waitress was also making our sushi. That worried me a little bit since I wasn't sure she actually knew how to make sushi. Unfortunately, my fears were realized when our Red Sox roll arrived. It was bland, falling apart, and the fish was extremely thin and tasted old. I was not at all impressed, as most times when ordering those over the top special rolls I expect over the top flavors. None were to be found here, and it was extremely small and thin to boot. Next we decided to try some nigiri sushi. I am a fan of raw fish and simple rolls (I don't like always getting maki which can be a bit much after a while.) The first thing I noticed when it arrived was, again, how thin the fish was. The tuna and salmon were almost paper thin and fell apart upon being picked up with chopsticks. Again, the fish did not taste very fresh and I was extremely disappointed with our nigiri. Our nigiri also came with a California roll which, as you can imagine, was bland. I would not recommend. My bill was $28 which is cheap, but its not much of a bargain when you figure most of what you're eating is plain white rice. I'd spare the extra cash and just go to Baba or Haiku and if you want somewhere a bit lower in price head to Kyoto on Lincoln St. read more

The "American" style roles were great and generous. The Toro nigiri was really good, not fishy at all.

I love Kenichi! I've been going here for a few years now and I always have a good experience. They have yummy rolls at reasonable prices and inexpensive mixed drinks (beware, they are pretty strong). I usually get the Mt. Fuji roll, and it's delicious every single time. Also, keep a lookout for their happy hour menu on the weekends when they have cheaper apps and rolls. Very friendly staff and warm, inviting atmosphere. It's not very big, but it feels cozy. Definitely will continue going! read more

What a sweet little place to go for dinner. This small bistro is, thankfully, a great replacement for Zipango. With a wide variety of sushi and other dishes it is a great place to grab a bite or sit and relax for a bit. The happy-go-lucky bartender that was there when I was had us laughing all night and we weren't even sitting at the bar! The pleasant and knowledgable staff make you feel like you could be in China or Japan! Though parking can be a bit rough, with the nice weather a little walk won't hurt anyone. I highly recommend this place for families, dates or girls night out! read more

Favorite sushi place in Worcester. Staff is fantastic and funny. Chefs take immense pride in their work and make sure you have a great experience every visit. Drinks are good and strong! Will come back again and again! read more

I ordered food from Kenichi and specifically asked for no meat, and reiterated "no animal products". I said rice noodles with tofu and vegetables. The waiter brought the food out about 15 minutes later, and my food had egg in it. I kindly notified the waiter of the mistake and he said they would remake my food. I asked for the food to go, as my friend would be done eating when another 15 minutes passes. This time around, there was chicken and shrimp in it. I am very dissapointed with their service and will not eat there again. On a sidenote, it is the responsibility of a restaurant to understand what plant based diets are as they have grown in popularity, and it is a serious issue for someone who doesn't eat any animal products to ingest meat. I don't recommend this establishment to anyone practicing a diet such as mine, and wouldn't be surprised if they get anyone else's order wrong too. read more

We love Kenichi! Try the J+K roll, so good. Named after two frequent customers. Not only is Ken, the sushi chef & owner, creative and great in buying the best fish, but I would even go so far as to say he's THOUGHTFUL in his sushi selections when you order a variety- for example he always remembers that my husband loves mackerel. I would recommend their drinks and sushi to anyone and everyone. read more

The Sushi is ok and mad cheap. They just need a new bartender. The one they have is the same creepy bartender from Ping's Garden. He irritates everyone that comes in. Please get a new bartender! read more

Never going here again. Used to love the happy hour sushi special but last time I was there the waitress changed the amount I left for a tip. Service is always sub par and the sushi isn't anything special. read more

This is the place to go if you are looking for a fun environment, friendly, personable service, and fantastic food at good value. From the creative appetizer selection, to the any of the cooked entrees, the sushi, and especially the house fried rice, you cannot go wrong. YOU MUST TRY THE HOUSE SPECIAL RICE. It is literally the best rice I have ever had. Just about everyone I take to kenichi says the exact same thing. Great Mai tai also! Give Kenichi a shot and you'll be surprised such good food comes out of a basically no frills eatery. Awesome!!!!! read more

Nice place and good sushi. Only 2 things: the tv's are annoying! Furthermore I don't like the tea. I usually drink good Japanese tea with my sushi, this is more a black tea with an awful taste. read more

Five star for a sushi restaurant in worcester. Great food made me feel almost like I was in Boston