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KENGAI: The Spirit of the Jacaranda Tree - KENGAI, Akumal, ROO

KENGAI

4.6 (55)
MXN500 and over
Asian
Carr. Cancún - Tulum 307, Akumal, ROO 77774

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
El espíritu del árbol de jacaranda
El árbol de Jacaranda fue trasplantado a México por inmigrantes japoneses en el siglo XX. Es una
inspiración adecuada para este restaurante teppanyaki, que fusionará técnicas clásicas japonesas y del
sudeste asiático con ingredientes y estilos locales. Kengai es la interpretación de una experiencia de
teppanyaki adaptada a Tulum.

The Spirit of the Jacaranda Tree
The Jacaranda tree was transplanted to Mexico by Japanese immigrants in the 20th century. It is a fitting
inspiration for this teppanyaki restaurant, which will merge classic Japanese and Southeast Asian
techniques with local ingredients and styles. Kengai is a new interpretation of a high-energy teppanyaki
experience, well-adapted for Tulum.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Teppanyaki
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Tulum
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 55 people are saying

KENGAI reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Good for business meals

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Tulum

    Best Service

  • Tulum

    Innovative

  • Tulum

    Good for groups

  • Tulum

    Healthy

  • Tulum

    Great for fine wines

  • Tulum

    Romantic

  • Tulum

    Vegetarian-friendly

55 Reviews
  1. Jose VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyable dinner at Kengai. Israel our waiter provided stellar service and the food was delicious. Bao Buns and dumplings for appetizer and Pad Thai and Bibimbop for dinner.......yum!!! They also have a great mixologist at the bar, our cocktails were on point!

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  2. Stephanie

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very flavorful and the service was terrific!

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  3. FERNANDAS

    Mexico City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servicio excelente, comida mala. Buenas bebidas, ambiente bonito

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  4. TeenaJ

    Oklahoma City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was extremely courteous and attentive. The value for the amount of food is very lacking. It is very pretty and somewhat tasty but overall just too expensive for what you get. Ambience and staff are excellent.

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  5. MeganS

    Caribbean1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thai spring roll and boa buns were delicious. Tikka Masala could use a little more spice/ flavor but overall was still good. Ambiance and service was great.

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  6. Michael

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding culinary experience with first class service in an amazing place.

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  7. Joshua

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family of four (parents and two teens) liked Kengai enough to eat there twice while staying at the Conrad outside Tulum. The dumplings and thereage (teriyaki chicken over rice) were a huge hit for my picky eater kid, and the rest of us sampled the various dishes of the menu. The bibimbap was the highlight for me, with a nice wok flavor on the vegetables and perfect rice. The ambiance is upscale but casual and family friendly. The wait staff is friendly and prompt, though not as polished or attentive as a true fine dining restaurant. Portion size is just right, and nothing was left uneaten. Desserts were highlighted by the chocolate sphere, which echos the design of restaurant’s architecture and is melted in front of the diner by a bath in hot chocolate sauce. We don’t drink alcohol, but we do have beverages, appetizers and desserts, so our check came to around $300 US each evening for the four of us. I would say this typical for this hotel/resort, with high and lower cost options available.

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  8. NickB

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. The restaurant is a must try.

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  9. Won VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was all very good - kids menu also very good (udon was a but too small, but the chicken was very good). Service was excellent.

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  10. John VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and drinks. Creative cocktails and extensive wine list. Varied food menu and delish desserts.

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KENGAI is rated 4.6 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Mexico
  3. Cancun / Riviera Maya
  4. Tulum
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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Carr. Cancún - Tulum 307, Akumal, ROO 77774

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tulum
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Teppanyaki
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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