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    Kensao

    3.4 (11 reviews)
    Closed • 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Alan B.

    Meh it was ok. The restaurant is located inside the shopping mall. The service was ok but our food took a long time to come out! And it wasn't even busy. They have a fairly large sushi menu. Not the best or well made sushi I had in Puerto Vallarta but it was good. My biggest complaint is they water down their soy sauce and then serve it in a half gallon container. Unfortunately, when you dip sushi in too much liquid it falls apart which is what happened to me.

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    Himitsu

    Himitsu

    3.6(21 reviews)
    3.2 km
    •$$$

    Unfortunately, Himitsu was the biggest disappointment of the stay. We were seated around 8:20 p.m.,…read moreand our appetizers didn't arrive until closer to 9:00 p.m., despite the restaurant not being particularly busy. When the appetizers and entrées finally arrived, they were cold. We also had to repeatedly get the servers' attention for drink refills. There appeared to be two people handling our table--one for drinks and another for food--but the service still felt disconnected. The tempura ice cream was probably the best example of the experience that night. By the time it reached the table, it had completely melted. As soon as I tried to cut into it, the ice cream poured out like soup. It was disappointing, especially after waiting so long for the meal. Maybe I can on an off day but the vibe in the restaurant wasn't appealing. I didn't see people leaving looking satisfied.

    Alright, so here is the other Himitsu review. The one that that talks about a dining experience for…read moretwo people which is probably more their speed, and what they intend. Unlike the total farce which was our first experience here (you should read my previous review), this could not have possibly gone better. Service was prompt and courteous for both drinks and food, and the food itself was wonderfully delicious. So much so that you wonder if you're still in Mexico or were transported somewhere that Japanese and Asian Fusion is more common. This time we were seated in an area that had better AC flowing, and a view of the teppanyaki area for those that made reservations. That is the only place at the resort that takes a reservation. As I stated in other reviews, reservations should be allowed for large groups... as every time we showed up in our full 13 person quantity, it was like we just told the host that the apocalypse was currently in progress, and they freaked out. The appetizers are really good here, highlighted by what might actually be the best gyoza I have ever eaten. It doesn't stop there though, as there are a few sushi rolls to choose from that are well executed, and a nice little chicken sando that is good in concept, but just needs a different bread. The main courses are however, the stars of this show. The Mongolian Beef was beyond excellent, maybe even transformative. Highly marined, super tender, and I love the sauce which had caramelized onto it. It made you want to order another round... which we came back for another day and absolutely did. The chicken and steak fried rice was wonderfully presented with a soft boiled egg and dragon fruit. It was on par with most hibachi, I would say. The Mongolian beef was special. So as I said, roll up to Himitsu with a small party, everything is fine. Roll up with a big group, and chaos will ensue. More coaching is needed, but this 2 person experience was excellent.

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    Not a real gong.

    Kensao - japanese - Updated September 2026

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