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Kenichi Pacific, Kailua-Kona, HI

Kenichi Pacific

4.2
4.2
1516 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
Walk Ins are welcome or please call for personal reservations if there isn't an open time 808 322-6400
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, steak, seafood, meticulously crafted cocktails 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Fri–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
    Christopher Massella
  • 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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hawaii

    Sushi

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Innovative

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kenichi Pacific offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like "dynamite shrimp" and "lamb chops cooked perfectly." Patrons rave about the "amazing sushi" and "excellent service," making it a local favorite. While some reviews mention inconsistent service, the fresh ingredients and "wonderful dining experiences" keep guests returning.

1,516 Reviews
  1. shilpa

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Would definitely visit again!!

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  2. Won

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Visiting from Las Vegas for Christmas holiday. Sushi was ok overall. We ordered 4 different rolls - Inside out (I think that was the name of it?), Vegas roll, Tempura Shrimp and Hawaiian Roll. The first 2 were great, the last 2 were meh. Service was very slow. Took FOREVER to get the Mac and cheese. I was a little disappointed overall.

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  3. Mayra

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner on Christmas day was no excepción. The Beef Wellington was cooked to perfection, as everything else. Jacob always provides us with exceptional service. Even on Christmas the entire staff was friendly, and happy to make our dining experience wonderful. A special thank you to Jorden and Chef Chris, the owners.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Miso cod was so good we got a second one. Took over 20 minutes to get water and over 30 minutes to get a drink. Food came out in unexpected order with soup and salad to follow sushi. The quality of food made up for lack of service. Staff was friendly.

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  5. Lew

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Misoyaki Black Cod dish is Michilen 3 Star entre!!!

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  6. LindaC

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Made a reservation for my birthday. Seated right away but waited for 30 minutes for a waiter to show up at our table. Then waited for another hour for our sushi rolls to show up. Then the main course came another 20 minutes later. Sushi rolls were small and terrible. Main course was good but a bit salty. We had to chase our waiter for refilling the water because our drinks did not come for an hour. We had to complain in order to get them at the end. I will never go back there again. Used to be good. Not anymore.

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  7. John

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good but not stellar. Our server was very good and friendly. She made up for the downsides. Kitchen was very slow. Noise level was high. Restaurant was outdated and worn out.

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  8. Chay

    VIP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Took 20 mins before someone came to our table to take drink orders and about 30 mins to get our drinks and another 30 mins to take our food order and it only got worst from there. No apologies from server for everything taking too long to come out I had to ask the server to bring out the kids food. I had to asked to speak to the manager and complain about poor service!!!

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  9. Sigrid

    VIP

    San Francisco

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    For a very long time, Kenichi Pacific Restaurant has been one of my favorites. The food is outstanding in quality and creativity. My server Alika answered all my questions about the menu and explained terms unknown to me. His service with excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Constance

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of six and a baby. We were outside and it was very comfortable and enjoyable meal.

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FAQs

Kenichi Pacific is rated 4.2 stars by 1516 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
    Christopher Massella
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, 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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