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Kenichi Pacific, Kailua-Kona, HI

Kenichi Pacific

4.4
4.4
1488 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Kenichi Pacific: A Fresh Take on Sushi, Seafood & Japanese Fusion
Welcome to Kenichi Pacific, where your taste buds embark on an unforgettable journey! Located in the heart of Kailua Kona, HI, Big Island we pride ourselves on serving the freshest sushi and seafood, meticulously crafted from locally sourced ingredients.
Our menu is a celebration of flavor, featuring daily sushi specials, that showcase the finest catch of the day, as well as unique Chef specials that highlight seasonal ingredients. Each dish is a masterpiece, designed to tantalize your palate and elevate your dining experience.
At Kenichi Pacific, we believe that great food deserves a great atmosphere. Enjoy our inviting setting, where friendly service meets a vibrant ambiance, perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings with friends and family. Join us for a culinary adventure that promises not just a meal, but an amazing experience. Discover the essence of freshness at Kenichi Pacific—you won’t want to miss out!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 322-6400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kenichi Kanada
  • Catering
    Offers:<br /><br />Full sushi station with your Private Chef <br />Bar station<br />Sushi, food/pupus &amp; more<br /><br />At least a week notice for smaller groups.
  • Private party facilities
    Bar area with outdoor lanai 75 guests maxSmall Dining room hold up to 14 guests maxTwo out side patio (Covered) hold up to 30 guests max
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Cross street
    Kamehameha III
  • Parking details
    We are located in Keauhou Shopping Center. We do have plenty of parking space.
  • Public transit
    Keauhou shuttle Open-Air 44 seat trolley type shuttle. Between Keauhou and Kailua town eight times a day.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,488 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Innovative

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

1,488 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful dinner. Chef’s special sushi roll, lamb chops, ono special, Mac and avacado salad, everything we tried was superb. I can highly recommend this restaurant!

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  2. LucyJ

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet, delicious food, always a delight to go there.

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  3. Martin

    New York City

    157 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    157 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual! We had to go one last time before leaving Kona and we weren’t disappointed! A different Mahi special with noodles and an ahi spring roll and spider roll were superb! Malia our server was marvelous and the two owners couldn’t have been more gracious! Thanks again for a lovely evening and see you when we return to Kona

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  4. Cynthia

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality of food amazing. Chefs have menu items dialed to perfection. Haven’t had a bad dish there. Servers have been helpful and attentive. My Go To place when I have visitors in town. Drinks are great and desserts ono as well. Can’t go wrong if you are a foodie or can appreciate good food

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  5. Martin

    New York City

    157 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    157 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was quite simple superb! We made a second trip back before we leave Kona and it was marvelous! The mahi specials were outstanding as were the sushi roll specials.. and we also tried the firecracker shrimp and sashimi all perfect! Our server Jacob was so kind and professional always looking out to see if we needed anything… another great night and we’ll try visit one more time before leaving Kona

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  6. Martin

    New York City

    157 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    157 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful evening we had again! We feel like family when we are here! It’s the first place we come back to when we come to Kona! They’ve added some beautiful new decor to the setting which is lovely to begin with… the Ono and the calamari and the tuna and spider rolls were simply superb! They never disappoint here! Malia our server is so sweet and professional and a joy to be around! And the new owner couldn’t have been more welcoming and friendly… great place! Go please… we’re going back at least once before we leave

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  7. Armando

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was great but the venue could use a facelift or a location change

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  8. Bailey

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the best nights out we’ve had in a while, thanks Shiori

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  9. Bryan

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Kenichi’s USED to be a place where you could get top shelf food, remarkable service, and an overall memorable experience. Last night was none of the above. $20 “Special Rolls” that were nothing special, could’ve gotten way better quality sushi over at KTA around the corner for a fraction of the price. Server was nice but really, really forgetful..and it wasn’t even that busy. So sad to see this place go down hill the way it did. I remember the days that Kenichi’s was the spot to celebrate and a birthday or an anniversary, now I wouldn’t even go there for happy hour.

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  10. Ky

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. Regular dining prices are very reasonable and the happy hour pricing is spectacular.

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Kenichi Pacific is rated 4.4 stars by 1488 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Kenichi Pacific

78-6831 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kamehameha III
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in Keauhou Shopping Center. We do have plenty of parking space.
  • Public transit
    Keauhou shuttle Open-Air 44 seat trolley type shuttle. Between Keauhou and Kailua town eight times a day.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kenichi Kanada
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 322-6400
  • Catering
    Offers:<br /><br />Full sushi station with your Private Chef <br />Bar station<br />Sushi, food/pupus &amp; more<br /><br />At least a week notice for smaller groups.
  • Private party facilities
    Bar area with outdoor lanai 75 guests maxSmall Dining room hold up to 14 guests maxTwo out side patio (Covered) hold up to 30 guests max
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