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Kenichi Pacific, Kailua-Kona, HI

Kenichi Pacific

4.4
4.4
1499 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
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
    Sushi, Japanese, 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 1,499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Innovative

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kenichi Pacific is a vibrant local favorite in Kona, known for its "amazingly fresh and delicious sushi" and "exquisite" dining experiences. The restaurant excels in creating memorable occasions with attentive service and expertly prepared dishes. Happy hour draws a crowd with fantastic deals. Reservations are recommended for a seamless experience.

1,499 Reviews
  1. barry

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They have a new chef and a new menu. It’s still good but there are a few items off the menu that we wanted to eat and not available.

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  2. Sally

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered oyster shooters and there’s shell bits in three of them. Our server was nice.

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  3. Dave

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing sushi and other dishes! The service was great.

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  4. John

    Vancouver

    186 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    186 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    First night back in Kona for the season to enjoy dinner with friends. Ring side seats to the hula show which entertained us. We enjoyed the chicken karage, sushi and sashimi specials, seafood trio, and filet Our server Jacob did his best to keep us well nourished Keep up the good work

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  5. danielle

    Vancouver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Definitely gone down hill since selling. A lot of fake grab , not worth the price anymore. Terrible service and mediocre food, very sad.

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  6. Stephan

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We sat outside. Jordan the owner introduced herself to us and made sure everything was to our satisfaction. The restaurant is a favorite and we are looking forward to learning about the new menu changes.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The DUCK!!! …. is phenomenal! It was well seasoned with a 5 spice blend and the portion size was pretty good. I also had the opportunity to taste my spouse’s steak. WOW… it was great too! Melted in your mouth. I will definitely come back!

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  8. Nancy

    Hawaii

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    sushi and rolls were delicious! The special roll of the day was fantastic.

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  9. blair

    Portland

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After three meals over three years I can verify this is a very nice restaurant, excellent sushi and seafood. The service has always been polite and prompt. I have no reservation in giving Kenichi Pacific a great recommendation.

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  10. Jesse

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I had dinner tonight with my three children and my wife at 5 o’clock. It took us 35 minutes to get a drink order after we put an appetizers then finally before we got our appetizers it took about 40 minutes until we could order a entrées within 40 minute timeframe and order another drink And didn’t get it until 6 PM. Server brought four waters and didn’t bring one for my two-year-old but we tried to shake it off and just realize it’s Kichi. We’ve been coming there for 10 years and my kids had spilt rice on the floor and on the seats, which would take anyone to the service industry, you know four or five minutes to clean up when we left the Server had the nerve to tell my wife, your click kids were very messy and they left a big mess. Please do you should be do better next time and I can’t believe it made my wife feel uncomfortable so I went in there and confronted her and let her know it was very unprofessional for her to tell me that my kids were messy, when most children are and if you’re in the service industry, you learn to deal with that and we we tipped her well and it was just really gross. I’ve never had that traveling the world in my whole history and we have some Server make a reckless remark. It’s just low class and trashy. I couldn’t believe it. I wouldn’t told her she was unprofessional, and my wife cried driving home and we don’t come back here ever after dining here for 10 years we don’t ever wanna come back. I wanna tell all our friends and people that we know never go there. We always try to never mind the service takes forever. There’s no difference between the service in Denny’s and here tonight, but at least Dennys they don’t tell you that your kids are messy. It was just so out of line and unprofessional. I really hope the owner or the manager sees this and really retrain the staff or connect with this individual just shocking unprofessional and trashy. I mean, I could’ve cleaned up the mess myself. I’ve cleaned up tons of kids

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FAQs

Kenichi Pacific is rated 4.4 stars by 1499 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 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
    Sushi, Japanese, 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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