Kenka
“They had the traditional street foods, like yakitori, but they also had really extraordinary selections, like bull penis.”
“I have had the onigiri, tako yaki, yakisoba (my favorite thus far) a couple of the ramen noodle bowls, gyoza, shumai, and yakitori.”
“Bathrooms are a little dirty, it's divey for a restaurant, great drink specials like an $8 PITCHER of Kirin Ichiban beer.”
Kenka
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I think the amount of times I've been to Kenka in a few short weeks is a testament to how good this place is, cheap drinks, amazing food, fun decor, great service.
I always get the grilled mackerel, some sushi, and maybe an udon or soup.
The Russian Roulette Takoyaki is also fun, guess which one is filled with wasabi!
At the end of your meal they give you sugar to make cotton candy in the machine by their door, if this isn't enough to convince you, maybe the erotic Japanese nude art will. To each their own.
This was my second time being here. Always a late night dinner 🙂
This time we tried turkey testicles which were squirty and super salty. I would get them again and mix with the rice.
We always get like 6 or so items and pig out. Kimchy, egg salad, rice, turkey testicles, noodle bowl and more. It's never a miss with this place. I can't wait to go many more times because the menu is huge.
This place is kinky…the menu and walk art is sexually charged. You have to go and experience it.
At the end of each meal you get a pink mix in a plastic shot cup. You take it outside and get to make some delicious cotton candy. You have to pour the mix into the hole and not the outside of the container. LOL I made that mistake and got no cotton candy one time.
One word to describe this place – interesting.
From the menu to the deco, Kenka is definitely worth checking out. They serve a wide range of food at very, very affordable prices and the environment really sets the mood for a chill, authentic Japanese restaurant. So far I've only tried their plain udon and yaki udon. For the price I'm paying, both exceeded my expectations. Reasonable portions and great quality. When they hand you your check, you also get a tiny cup of candy, which you can pour into the candy floss machine outside to make your very own candy floss. I thought that this was a cute addition to the overall experience (: If you're looking for good Japanese food in St Marks, Kenka is your spot!
My friend recommended this place to me. First of, yes it is really cheap. The food is good but the portions are small. So that is how they get you. The food is so cheap but you need to buy a bunch in order to be nice and full. I ordered the bbg grilled chicken and edamame and was still pretty hungry afterwards. 🙂 I paid $7.50.
The beer is ridiculously cheap. We had a huge pitcher for $16.
This place itself is definitely unique so it is worth visiting just to see how it looks. Food comes out relatively quick and is good. The menu can be overwhelming but they have plenty of pictures to show you what your food will look like.
Added bonus, you can make your own cotton candy at the end!
I gave it 4/5 because of the fact that I left a little hungry. Next time, I would order an extra dish!
Hmm where to start? The whole place reeked of fish. The menu was super graphic, with images of bondage and the like. Definitely definitely not suitable for children or the faint of heart. The mushroom dish was super bland and I deemed it inedible. Everything else on the menu was super weird (i.e. bull testicles). I'm guessing people come for the novelty of trying things they couldn't get elsewhere. But the wait is long and the food doesn't justify it. Not even the prospect of free cotton candy could get me back!
You know how the "first time" experiences are never the way it plans out? Well, that's how I felt…
This place could had been rated a four stars had the person who chose this place ordered drinks or some penis!!! Such a shame…
Want some balls? Some penis? Some brains? Or how about some testicles?! This place has got it! (Animal parts, not human; no cannibalism, thanks)
An open sex booth?! maybe! but not really.. They have a huge display with a naked male/female mannequin. The female's all exposed with a Tengu mask covering her vajayjay, while the male mannequin's sausage is all covered up. -shakes my head-
*on a side note, for some reason there's a nerdy looking clown in the left corner of the room?… with a drum… okay..
This place kind of gives off a scary rapey vibe… not my thing.. though, most of you would say otherwise. Definitely not a family restaurant, for some reason, a family with kids were seated right next to the display… why..?
The very sad order:
Yaki Soba – $6 (friend said it tasted like Takoyaki)
Niku Udon – $6.50 (shredded beef flavor soup… turns out I hate beef…)
Gyoza – $5.50
Asparagus wrapped in bacon – $5 (BACON, BACON, BACON)
They have a huge basket for you to place your personal belongings on the floor.
I was genuinely disappointed at how plain the bathroom was. I completely understand why the door knobs were not shaped like a penis (I know there are some freaky people out there. Might you're one of 'em?) But it would be cute if they had penis-shaped soap.
Towards the back, they have pachinko machines (did not test whether they work or not).
Complimentary cotton candy in the end? Yes, please. (I really hope they clean the machine) (self-service, learn to use the cotton candy by yourself at the front of the restaurant)
I will be back with a guinea pig that's willing to order some penis dishes with some alcohol. -smirks-
PS. There are no mirrors in the female bathroom.
Very unique atmosphere, reminiscent of izakayas in Tokyo. They have a huge space, lots of AC for hot summer nights. Gigantic menu that is difficult to read because of bright fonts and graphics. We got some yakitori, yakisoba, grilled Saba, and some other sides. Beer and sake drink. Very cheap prices considering the portion size. Food quality was not spectacular, just very good drunk food.
Warning, do not come to Kenka drunk or you will end up eating bull penis and turkey testicles.
Very far out there restaurant. Decor was very different. Expect to see some weird stuff. It was pretty empty when I came in.
They have a large menu full of different Japanese favorites. Then they have their special menu with all the crazy ass stuff. Beer is pretty cheap.
Bull Penis – $6 – It was soft and chewy, but slimy and sticky like you were eating cartilage, but it was not! It is as bad as you can expect.
Turkey Testicles – $6 – Boiled and very chalky taste. If it was fried, it would probably be a million times better then it was.
All I can say is, very unique place.