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    Kenji Sushi

    3.9 (2.4k reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open • 11:30 am - 11:45 pm

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    KENJI SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Dawn D.

    I've been coming to Kenji for at least 6 years. Always consistent quality, and quick service. Although they are close to Santana Row, the vibe is more casual. Onsite parking available. Portions are fairly sized for the price. Everything is always made fresh. We didn't get it today, but the Spicy Garlic Edamame is always a hit!

    Jennifer

    This is a really great sushi option in the south bay! They have a large menu with a lunch special as well. I personally enjoyed the cherry blossom as a salmon lover myself :) Service: Super nice Parking: They have their own plaza but it's limited

    Vivian L.

    One of my favorite sushi places to go to. The fish is always fresh and one of my favorite California rolls cause they don't add cucumber in their one . Service is always friendly and pretty quick even on weekends for lunch and dinner. Ambiance is always pretty nice and relaxing in my opinion.

    I'm surprised how big their vegetarian options menu was! 5/26"
    Kay O.

    Everything seems to close early in San Jose, so the fact that this place is open until midnight is a major plus! There's a lot of people that get DoorDash or food takeout. A couple particular nights my boyfriend and I came here. We are in the midst of moving, so it's an easy dinner for us. Ambience is interesting with a bunch of tables and trees in the middle of the seating area to separate one table from another. There's also some booths along the backside of the wall and lounge/bar area. It was all women's staff the first time we came around 11 PM and they really didn't seem to want to take our order. My boyfriend had to flag down a girl so we could actually order once we were seated, then as he got his chicken teriyaki it was literally grilled chicken with a side of teriyaki. Very odd set up!! He said the meat tasted dry, so he actually had to put lemon on it to give it some flavor and he didn't favor for the teriyaki sauce itself. The three times we've been there, we decided to stick with sushi, and that was all made and prepared properly. I really like the fact they're open so late, but their mannerisms with such a young Staff it was quite alarming. So I would say four stars for the food and being open lovely, but only three stars for the bad service or lack of compassion for their customers.

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    Melissa J.

    I've always driven past this place and wondered what it was like. We arrived a little past 6pm on a Sunday and were seated right away. Ordered 2 drinks, an appetizer of gyoza, Sashimi Moriawase and beef bulgogi. My husband loved the 18pc Sashimi Moriawase and the presentation was nice. Service was okay. I wasn't a fan of the fact that they entice 5 star reviews with a free appetizer or dessert. Also, they brought the check to us a bit earlier than I preferred-- it made me feel rushed.

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    Cynthia R.

    We had such a great experience at Kenji Sushi The spicy garlic edamame was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were amazing. Everything we ordered was so fresh and flavorful, but the rolls were definitely the star and we loved them so much we had to ask for seconds! Service was great! Great food and great drinks. Definitely recommend giving Kenji Sushi a try!

    Nigiri and Sashimi Combo

    It was my first time here upon the recommendation of a very trusted and valued friend. She told me this is her favourite sushi restaurant in the Bay Area and she was correct 100%. As other reviewers have stated, the fish here is fresh and on point. The Ankimo here is also delicious and I'm glad it's available. I was asked what my favourite sashimi/nigiri was during lunch. Hmm, I'll say I was particular to the Hamachi. I hope they also have Aji. I'll ask when I return. I also really enjoyed the shishito pepper appetizer since it was simple, yet executed extremely well. Dare I say it, but I prefer the one offered here over another example...in close proximity ;) I've said it before, but it can't be overstated. Memorable meals are about the whole experience, down to the company you keep and who joins you, especially for a first time encounter. I have to return here for another meal. No...multiple meals...31km drive in Bay Area traffic be damned

    Crunch Tuna
    Nancy P.

    This has become one of my favorite spots solely due to the fact that they have spicy tuna crispy rice. It's delicious and I get it every time I come here. It's crispy on the outside, soft rice on the inside, with flavorful spicy tuna and sauce drizzled on top. I highly recommend trying this! They have a great selection of rolls as well as apps. Rolls are well constructed and the fish to rice ratio is just right. The staff are attentive and overall pretty solid sushi spot.

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    Krysten S.

    Not sure why this is only 3.8 Stars on Yelp, but this place is so good! I would definitely come back :) The environment is so nice, very spacious. The service was really quick and we got our orders within 15 minutes of ordering. It might be a little pricy for some, but definitely worth in my opinion

    Spicy Lion King Roll
    Chani A.

    Went on a Saturday late night around 10.30 pm. The restaurant has its own parking lot and one block away from the bustling Santana row area. Got a seat right away. Got the miso soup which was very comforting. Also got a few rolls- spicy lion king- this was a baked one and really yum. The golden spicy was also a cooked roll and was a hit on our table. The shrimp tempura was nothing too crazy- just a basic roll. The crunch mango was very interesting with sweet mango in it. The place wasn't too crowded at that hour but at the same time wasn't too empty. We got a booth to sit.

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    Jenny T.

    I was greeted immediately by Jalisa once I stepped into the door and my server sydnie was really sweet and gave me really great sushi rolls recommendations after I had asked. I had started off with the gyoza as appetizers and it came out quick hot and fresh. It taste great and then I had the popcorn scallop roll. It was 10/10 my experience was 10/10. Overall 10/10 for my first time here will come back again soon

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    Vanni C.

    King crab City by the sea Dancing dragon Shoyu Garlic Monkey brain It is true they have a sign that in exchange for 5 starts you get a fre dessert but the food was actually 5 starts everything tasted good i have no complaints the parking lot was full their drink menu looked good I didnt get to try anything but would next time Service was good staff were nice

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    Amia A.

    This is my second time coming to Kenji Sushi, and both visits have been such a delightful experience. It's nice that they are open late so it's a really great spot to visit when you're craving some late night sushi. The sushi is absolutely delicious, we ordered the Crunch Mango Roll, Army Roll, and Shrimp Tempura Roll, and all three paired really well together. Each roll was flavorful and satisfying. The service has been consistently kind, with staff checking in on us to make sure we were doing okay, which we really appreciated. The ambiance is on the dim side, but it creates a nice, relaxed atmosphere overall.

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    Great ambiance! Good food! & Great service! Recommend for a quick bite and has a bar with tvs

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    Ask the Community - Kenji Sushi

    Do they have an AYCE option?

    i believe they dont have that option

    Do they still make sake lychee martinis?

    yes

    Are they currently taking reservations?

    I just called today (8/14/24) and they do not take reservations.

    Is it still open? Or are they remodeling?

    There open

    Do you take reservations?

    No. That's what I was told yesterday when I called and tried to make a reservation.

    Do they take reservations?

    They did previously.

    Are they still doing both their early evening and late night happy hour?

    Do they have good vegetarian sushi options? Can the chef customize sushi orders?

    Yes! We have vegetarian sushi rolls such as the Green Monster, Veggie Caterpillar, Buddha Roll, Futomaki and lots more. Orders can also be customized as they are made fresh to order.

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