Kenji Omakase

4.8

130 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
Romantic

The Kenji Omakase Experience is a multi-course menu created by the chef Matthew Nguyen, served at the sushi bar. There's limited seating Wednesday-Sunday with seatings at 5:45 and 8:30. All other guests are seated in the dining room with choice of table-side omakase or a la carte menu

A traditional Japanese experience which guests leave themselves in the hands of chef and receive a meal which is seasonal, elegant, artistic and uses the finest ingredients. The chefs will take you on a tour around the world with ingredients from the Toyosu market while also highlighting the dry aging program used only at Kenji

• We kindly decline requests to accommodate any dietary restrictions
• A 3.95% credit card fee will be added to all non-cash payments
• Service fee is added to parties of 6 or more
• Cancellations will only be accepted up to 24 hours prior to your reservation
• Any cancellations within 24 hours of the reservation will be charged $75 per person

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 909-4851
Website
http://www.kenjinola.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
217 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2703
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
Canal St. and Camp St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking

Experiences

Kenji Omakase
Multiple dates available
The Kenji Omakase Experience is a multi-course menu created by the chef and served at the sushi bar. There's limited seating available at 5:45p and 8:30p only. All other time slots are seated in the dining room with choice of Omakase or a la carte menu.

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Romantic
New Orleans / Louisiana
Good for special occasions
New Orleans
Best Service
New Orleans
Romantic
New Orleans
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kenji Omakase in New Orleans offers a "fantastic omakase experience" with "incredible" food and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "knowledgeable and entertaining chefs," and the "freshest sushi" that keeps improving with each bite. The "warm lounge ambiance" and personal touches from the owners make it a "must-go restaurant."

130 Reviews

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Paul
VIP
New Orleans
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kenji Kenji in New Orleans is a total standout. The chef’s tasting is basically a masterclass in “how to blow your mind.” Every dish showcasing fresh, bold flavors that leave you wanting more. The sashimi melts in your mouth, and each bite feels like a work of art. Sit back, trust the chef, and enjoy a dining experience that’s nothing short of unforgettable. For more pics and videos on Kenji see my review on IG @average_people_eating
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Nikki
VIP
Cancun
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining at Kenji was an unforgettable experience! Chef Matt's dishes were absolute perfection—fresh, buttery, and melts in your mouth. The flavors and presentation were impeccable. My favorite appetizer is the Hamachi crudo! The staff was warm, attentive, and their recommendations made our meal even better. If you love sushi or appreciate outstanding dining, this is the place to go. We can’t wait to return for another incredible experience! 🍣✨
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Nicoya
New Orleans
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience! Food was on point and the variety we experienced was amazing.
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Trey
Western NC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was very good, don't get me wrong. But I do not feel the experience was worth the price. We ordered some extra stuff on top of the Omokase, and I still left a little hungry. The fish was fresh and delicious, but I didn't feel like the sushis in the Omokase were exceptionally different from any other higher-end sushi place. I go the hand roll with foie gras and the foie gras portion was barely even noticeable. It was a piece about the size of a fingernail. If the (total) bill would have been around $200 total, I probably would have been OK, but it was almost double that and we only had two drinks! We had a wonderful evening, but not sure we'd go back based on price.
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Caitlyn
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the omakase for 7 people for a special occasion. Definitely the best meal I have ever had and our whole party was blown away by the quality and artistry. The chefs were so fun and explained things so well. The waitstaff were also very knowledgeable about the drinks and food and went out of their way for us. The restaurant’s ambience is excellent and it’s connected to the international house hotel which is gorgeous (go see the Banksys in the lobby!) Having done 2 other 10+ course fine dining experiences I definitely think this was worth the price. Add-ons you can choose include sake pairing ($70 for 4 large pours) as well as various food things like caviar service. The members of our party who did the sake pairing felt it was absolutely worth the cost as well. There was also a special dessert surprise at the end which we didn’t expect! We are all absolutely dying to do this again, hopefully someday soon!
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Linda
VIP
New Mexico
92 reviews
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful meal! We were able to enjoy the omakase - which was absolutely delicious. And the matcha pistachio beignets were a magical way to end the meal! Definitely coming back for a visit soon!
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Patrick
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kenji was everything my wife and I expected and more. Chef Matt put together an incredible Omakase menu and experience. I highly recommend!
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Alexandra
VIP
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every menu item was 10/10. Do not typically like omakase but this was high quality and good value
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Katherine
VIP
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food! Will be back, crispy rice was too crispy for me lol but loved it all good!
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Manda
Baton Rouge
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible and the staff was so helpful in explaining some things I wasn’t familiar with.
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FAQs

Kenji Omakase is rated 4.8 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

217 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2703

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Canal St. and Camp St.
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking

Website
http://www.kenjinola.com/
Phone number
(504) 909-4851

Kenji Omakase

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Kenji Omakase

Menu

Omakase $135

14 Course Sushi Omakase$135.00

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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