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. read more

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Went for a birthday dinner. One of the most disappointing and bland sushi experiences. The rice on the rolls did not hold well together, the baked lion was falling apart. The dragon roll was ok. The katsu was decent . Not a single bite was tasty. All of us ate because we skipped lunch for the celebration dinner. Bad choice of place. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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Ambience is very nice. Service is very good, our server is very attentive. Food tatse great. I would come back and would recommend. read more

Kenji Sushi - Rainbow Sushi, Tempura Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

Kenji Sushi - Crunch Mango Roll (left) Army Roll (middle) Shrimp Tempura Roll (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

The food was really good and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and was prepared well. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. read more

Kenji Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Late night sushi! Right across Santa Row Tried the Cherry Blossom and Mango Crunch rolls and really enjoyed both. The fish tasted fresh, the rice had a great texture (not mushy or dry), and the avocado was perfectly ripe and creamy. Flavors were well balanced and everything tasted clean and high quality. Solid sushi spot I'd definitely order these rolls again! read more

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We like the service and food here very much! Food comes out fast and fresh! Will come back next time! read more

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I would say Kenji Sushi is a fairly decent place to try out sushi. I have had better sushi at other places for sure. The rolls were well made. They didn't break or anything. The victoria secret roll was decent also. Nothing spectacular. However, for an okay sushi spot, the prices are on the higher side. We got the kenji tempura toll, spicy tuna roll, yellowtail roll and the victoria secret roll. Our friends ordered an assortment of nigiri and Philadelphia roll. They enjoyed their sushi. I liked the chicken karage a lot. It came with mayonnaise. We ordered two of those. The miso soup was very good too. It wasn't watered down at all. It's minutes walk to Santana Row. Try it this spot for sushi and especially their chicken karagge. It's Christmas time so the restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Service could be improved for the area the restaurant's at. Parking is at the location. read more

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SO GOOD!!! Absolutely delicious. The servers were great, ambiance was cozy, and I was very happy to have stopped in. read more

Kenji Sushi - Rainbow roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

We've been coming to Kenji Sushi for 3 years and always enjoy it. Great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We celebrated Father's Day here today and had a wonderful time. Highly recommend! read more

Kenji Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

We have dined here twice and both times I've forgotten to take photos before eating it all ! Service is good. We came here for my daughter's birthday and at the end they brought her an ice cream dessert! We really enjoy the sushi! The first time so we came back with friends the next time, they had salmon plates which they really enjoyed, they were huge portions! Two big pieces of salmon with rice, salad, potstickers and egg roll and a side of sauce . We will definitely be coming back, it's definitely worth the drive and we have enjoyed service and mainly Amazing food . read more

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I can't say I am much for Sushi, but Kenji Sushi I have to give you five stars since you had an entire menu page devoted to vegetarian food. I ordered the Veggie Caterpillar Roll with asparagus, tempura, and cucumber. It was really yummy for being veggie and the sauce it came with was excellent. Moderately priced, this restaurant is bustling with tables turning over quickly. It's good to see this place so busy which usually means the food is fresh. The waitstaff was kind and our order came out without a long wait. I couldn't use chop sticks so the waitstaff gave me a fork. I tried my dates food which was real sushi, it was tasty, but I couldn't eat much of it. I did accidentally take a big bit of wasabi sauce which I wasn't prepared for. This is entirely my fault, but if you aren't familiar with the sauces and a sushi newbie beware the green sauce. You don't need much! The only thing I would warn you about is the parking. The lot is small, and the parking goes fast. It's a bit difficult to maneuver out of the restaurant if all the parking is taken, but it is possible to back up if you turn around at the entrance. read more

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The food at this sushi place was amazing! We ordered a side house salad, lion king roll, OMG Roll, spicy garlic edamame, and temptation and river child drinks! The service was fantastic and they came out very readily with the food, prepped well! I would recommend when you come to space out the orders as it was almost too fast...so you can enjoy the appetizers and the sushi! The decor was amazing and the ambiance set, along with the low playing music in the background made it very cheery, fun, and welcoming! The quality of sushi is great too and the portions are expected for a sushi restaurant. The price is reflective of what is portrayed too on the review pages! :) 10/10 will return again! read more

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Been to Kenji Sushi by accident. I can say that whatever you don't expect will give you a fantastic result. Long story short, couldn't find parking lot at Santana Row, so I made a U-turn and saw Kenji on the right side. I was starving at that time, and let's stop. We ordered 4 different items, and all of them were extremely delicious. The sashimi was super fresh, the tartar was amazing, the Mija roll was refreshing, and the gyoza was yum yum. (10/10) The server, a young nice gentleman, was enthusiastic and patient. I like the way he did his job. (9/10) The decoration was mixed between Xmas and some wood decor. I felt comfy enough to enjoy my food. (9/10) Overall, this sushi restaurant need to be shouted out by me, a foodie in Northern California. COME AND VISIT KENJI SUSHI, AND YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. read more

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We were looking for something to eat during the Thanksgiving Holiday and were glad to find this place open! They had a wide selection of sushi rolls. The sushi was not bad, but the flavors were a bit too overwhelming for me. I had to eat some pickled ginger to cleanse my palate and reset the taste. It's a bit pricy at around $20 per roll, though the portion was decent. read more

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Back at Kenji Sushi and everything was great! We started off with the veggie gyoza and miso soups. For the rolls, we got the Noah Roll which was my favorite, the mango crunch, and the city by sea roll. Everything came out super fast and the sushi tasted very fresh with delicious flavor combos. Service was also great! read more

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4 stars all around for Kenji Sushi! The Mystery House and Noah Roll were both absolutely amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. The atmosphere and ambiance make it a perfect spot to relax and have a good time, whether you're out with friends or on a date night. On top of that, the service was stellar from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots and I'll for sure be coming back! Ps. I forgot to take a photo - the food was too good read more

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The service was very fast! The ambiance in this place is also super nice especially in the evening for dinner. The food was amazing as well definitely would recommend the Lion King and City by Sea roll which were both great! Would definitely come back again, the service was fast and customer service was really excellent! read more

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This place is very upscale. Loving the interior design of the place. Lots of seating and friendly service. Now let's talk about the food shall we.... Where can I start! Everything is good. I had to take pics really fast because my party was hungry. Let's just say we devoured all what we ordered. From appetizers to sushi rolls to desserts. Everything is all delicious. Highly recommended and definitely coming back. read more

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Food and service was very good! Great ambiance and lighting as well. We had a great time! read more

Kenji Sushi - City By Sea Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Your sign to finally try the restaurant that you've always driven by! We've driven past @kenjisushi_sj so many times going to Valley Fair Mall but just never got the chance to try it until now, and wow have we been missing out! With a bar, fresh sushi and sashimi, and even hot plates from the kitchen, this is the place to go, especially after a long day of shopping Service is super nice and the ambiance is super chill and a great place to hang out! read more

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Amazing dinner! 10/10 no notes!!! We got so much sushi and it was definitely worth the price!! read more

Kenji Sushi - Lion King Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Food and ambience was good. Service could be better. Felt rushed and the wait staff was so loud and felt like they were all so grumpy read more

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Food was really good, tasted fresh. The service was even better. Staff were friendly and nice. Restaurant looked very nice and seemed clean. read more

Kenji Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

My daughters and I have been eating here once a week for a year now. They have stopped enjoying other food. They want to eat Kenji sushi every day. read more

Kenji Sushi - Mango crunch roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Tried a great mix here and loved it. The Nigiri and Sashimi Combo was super fresh with clean cuts and perfectly seasoned rice. You can really taste the quality of the fish. The specialty rolls were fun and flavorful. The Cherry Blossom Roll was light and beautifully balanced, while the Sugar Daddy Roll was rich and satisfying. The Dancing Dragon Roll had bold flavors and generous portions. Even the California Roll was solid and well made. read more

Kenji Sushi - Cherry Blossom Roll, Sugar Daddy Roll, Dancing Dragon Roll, California Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here on a Sunday night with a group of 6 people- it was decently busy but we only had to wait 5 mins for a table. Sushi was pretty good! Fish tasted fresh and some rolls were unique. However, at $20 per roll, it's quite pricey. Additionally they try to get you to post a 5 star review in order to get something free, which feels wrong to me, so I don't love that. Cute and casual ambiance inside. Parking lot is small but usually has spots! read more

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Fish is fresh and the rolls we ordered (spicy scallop, rainbow, and nana) were all very tasty. Service was very attentive. We were able to walk in on a Sunday afternoon with no wait. Nice ambiance. read more

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Food service and quality- sugoi Awesome foods Friendly employees Loved the atmosphere Highly recommended for birthday parties read more

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Interesting beats to say the least Somewhere between a rave and a girl's post breakup depression I came for lunch but I can tell there's a serious Vibe going on by Nightfall read more

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Came in hungry and left very happy. The bento-style set was beautifully presented and packed with variety crispy katsu, perfectly fried tempura, tender sliced pork, fresh salad, rice, and miso soup. Everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned, and the textures were on point, crunchy where it should be, juicy where it counts. The portions were generous without feeling overwhelming, and I loved getting so many different items in one meal, it felt like a sampler of all the best things on the menu. The miso soup was comforting and balanced, and the sauces paired really well with the fried items. read more

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Amazing sake nigiri. The salmon on top of the rice worked together beautifully in one cohesive bite, whereas sake nigiri at other establishments oftentimes just tastes simply like two separate components at the same time. The service was quick and attentive later in the evening. The server took time to explain the dish names to my friends and accommodated many questions. The interior was comfortable. read more

Kenji Sushi - Sake Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Good sushi when in San Jose. Had 2 of the Exotic Rolls and they were both delicious! Ordered miso soup and side salad which were both tasty. Gyoza was also good. Service is fast. Went for casual late dinner. Indoor seating available with cute decorations. read more

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Sushi isn't too bad! I'm very picky with how fresh seafood is, and the fish could get by. Some of the salmon wasn't the freshest, but we played it safe by getting the specialty/baked rolls. The flavors were nicely paired. I liked the soft shell crab roll. My mom ordered tofu bulgogi and it was not good. There was no bulgogi marinade flavor and it was cooked more as a Chinese stirfry dish. The tofu also looked and tasted slimey. I would stick to just sushi here. Service was very fast and speedy. The sushi came out all at once! There hours are also long which is appreciated. The inside is decorated nicely as well. read more

Kenji Sushi - Kamikaze Roll & Crunch Mango Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming here for the past 10 years since I'm local to this area, and while the quality of the food never disappoints, my only drawback is how much they have shrunk the portions of their rolls and their appetizers, especially their edamame, while increasing the prices. It's very unfortunate that the roles now look a lot smaller but I still come for the dragon roll and the baked Langoustine roll, and get their spicy garlic edamame. Their fish is very fresh, which I definitely appreciate, and while the interior decor is still the same as it has been since I first came here, it's always kept clean and the food is where it's at! read more

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Our server Len was very friendly and very helpful with suggestions. The food and drinks were great. Would definitely eat here again!

Yamete kudasai! Hontou ni oishikatta desu! Shrimp Ball! For all my big backs!!! Thank you read more

Kenji Sushi - Omg my big backs!!!! Bout to put yall on!!!!! Shrimp ball! Yamete kudasai! Hontou ni oishikatta desu! Thank you - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

On Winchester Avenue, Kenji Sushi is just across the street from Santana Row but it shouldn't be ignored. Even on a busy Friday night, they're seating you almost immediately and reasonably quick with the food and drink. The pork and vegetable fried gyoza are good - as you would expect. Highly recommend the exotic rolls - the Ultimate Shrimp (shrimp tempura and cucumber inside, Kani and shrimp outside) and the Victoria Secret roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail in soy paper with avocado and ponzu sauce). Both substantial in size and not overplaying the rice. Don't forget the crispy rice with spicy tuna appetizer. While it's a large piece of crispy rice, you get just as much tuna, so it's a perfect proportion. Solid sushi restaurant. Will come back! read more

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