Kenjin Restaurant

4.1

66 Reviews

$41 to $100

Japanese

Romantic
Innovative
Good for groups

Be transported to the streets of Japan as you step inside Kenjin.Located in Fortitude Valley for a unique "vibe dining" experience. Dine under the Japanese koi walls and cherry blossom trees while enjoying menu of elevated, modern Japanese cuisine fare from Chef Dale Kettle that incorporates culinary component's from Japan, Asia and Australia. Pair signature dished from sea, sky and land with a specialty cocktails or flights of sake before heading backstage to the adjoining nightclub "Kenjin After Dark"to dance the night away.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Australian
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 2000 4211
Website
http://www.kenjin.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Dale Kettle
Catering
Kenjin is a modern Japanese restaurant based on fresh produce with a strong emphasis on customer service.

Location
247 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD 4006
Neighborhood
Fortitude Valley
Cross street
Wickham Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Fortitude Valley Train Station, Brunswick Street Bus Stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

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Ora King Salmon Taco, Yellowfin Tuna, Hiromasa Kingfish

Small Plates

Chargrilled EdamameA$8.00
Chilli, Garlic & Kenjin Seasoning
Moreton Bay Bug Milk BunA$10.00
Yuzu Mayo, Oak Lettuce, Pickled Carrot & Daikon
Potato OkonomiyakiA$16.00
Cabbage, Potato, Kewpie Mayo, Bonito & Egg Yolk
Pork & Cabbage GyozaA$16.00
Soy, Chilli Oil & Spring Onions
TakoyakiA$15.00
Octopus Balls, Sweet Soy, Mayo & Bonito
Karaage ChickenA$17.00
Spring Onion, Kenjin Seasoning & Black Garlic Mayo

Baos

Twice Cooked Pork BellyA$10.00
Sweet Soy, Pickled Cucumber & Coriander
Fried Oyster MushroomsA$9.00
Pickled Cucumber & Chilli Jam

From the Hibachi

Grass Fed Sirloin Steak 300gA$49.00
W/ Yakiniku Sauce
Local CalamariA$28.00
Burnt Shallot, Wakame & Fried Garlic & Chilli Dressing
Teriyaki Ora King SalmonA$38.00
Pickled Ginger & Daikon Salad
Tasmanian Lamb CutletsA$52.00
Pea Puree, Honey & Shiso Jus Gras

Large Plates

Crispy EggplantA$25.00
Chilli Jam, White Bean & Miso
Fried CauliflowerA$25.00
Nori, Goma & Pickled Ginger
Katsu ChickenA$28.00
Furikake & Curry Sauce
Crispy Pork BellyA$32.00
Sweet Soy, Spring onion, Ginger & 63 Degree Egg
Duck BreastA$34.00
Mandarin Teriyaki & Pickled Red Cabbage
Cold Green Tea Soba Noodle Salad
Edamame, Daikon, Ginger, Shallot & Sesame Dressing
- PrawnA$26.00
- MushroomA$18.00

Sides

Chargrilled Corn RibsA$12.00
Miso Nuttelex
Shoestring FriesA$10.00
Kenjin Seasoning & Chilli Mayo
Miso SoupA$6.00
Mushroom, Spring onion & Wakame
Cucumber SaladA$15.00
Pickled Chilli Wakame, Coriander & Soy Dressing
Kenjin House SaladA$12.00
Garden Vegetables & House Dressing
Seasoned RiceA$4.00
Kenjin Seasoning

Dessert

Chocolate PuddingA$10.00
W/ Sesame Ice Cream & Milk Powder
Yuzu Meringue PieA$10.00
Raspberries
Ice Cream SandwichA$10.00
Pistachio & Matcha Crumbed Vanilla Ice Cream

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

66 Reviews

PT
PeterT
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very weird to be the only customers in the venue at 7pm. Very enjoyable food and great service.
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MicheleZ
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant with delicious food & drinks in a very interesting area. Will definitely be back.
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CKCK
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kenjin is all round incredible. Beautiful atmosphere, great service and the food is incomparable, absolutely love it.
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BusyLife
Brisbane
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Welcomed by a door host with her boobs all out and venue smelt like a strip club. We booked dinner, NOT a show. The Venue was distasteful. If we read the reviews before hand, We definitely wouldn’t have booked. In saying that, I’m happy we didn’t because the food was exceptional and our waitress was AMAZING!!! Shout out to your chef, we couldn’t fault any of our dishes, pork was tender, duck was heavenly and I’m a sucker for chard corn.
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Cocomurray1992
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10! Food was absolutely amazing! Favourites were the cauliflower miso soup, pork belly and brussell sprouts ! The staff were absolutely amazing and so attentive! Also give the yummy cocktails a try!
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KyleB
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was some of the best I’ve had in Brisbane. 100% recommend
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TamaraN
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such amazing service, me and my girlfriends had such a great night!
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PeterG
Brisbane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was excellent, with nice food and very attentive staff. A bit noisy between babies and noisy guests. However, this being Christmas, it was fine. The only suggestion I have is that being a set 7 cause meal, the courses were served very fast on top of one another. Often two at a time. It would have been nice to just enjoy each course.
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EllaS
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
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Dined on December 9, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
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Food was amazing, service was fantastic and it was a great venue
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247 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD 4006

Additional information

Cross street
Wickham Street
Neighborhood
Fortitude Valley
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Fortitude Valley Train Station, Brunswick Street Bus Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Dale Kettle
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Website
http://www.kenjin.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 2000 4211
Catering
Kenjin is a modern Japanese restaurant based on fresh produce with a strong emphasis on customer service.

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Kenjin Restaurant

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Yellowfin Tuna SashimiA$24.00

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Small Plates

Chargrilled EdamameA$8.00

Moreton Bay Bug Milk BunA$10.00

Potato OkonomiyakiA$16.00

Pork & Cabbage GyozaA$16.00

TakoyakiA$15.00

Karaage ChickenA$17.00

Baos

Twice Cooked Pork BellyA$10.00

Fried Oyster MushroomsA$9.00

From the Hibachi

Grass Fed Sirloin Steak 300gA$49.00

Local CalamariA$28.00

Teriyaki Ora King SalmonA$38.00

Tasmanian Lamb CutletsA$52.00

Large Plates

Crispy EggplantA$25.00

Fried CauliflowerA$25.00

Katsu ChickenA$28.00

Crispy Pork BellyA$32.00

Duck BreastA$34.00

Cold Green Tea Soba Noodle Salad

Sides

Chargrilled Corn RibsA$12.00

Shoestring FriesA$10.00

Miso SoupA$6.00

Cucumber SaladA$15.00

Kenjin House SaladA$12.00

Seasoned RiceA$4.00

Dessert

Chocolate PuddingA$10.00

Yuzu Meringue PieA$10.00

Ice Cream SandwichA$10.00

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