Kenshin Japanese Izakaya Restaurant

Lara Croff

4.0

Went here due to a nearby convention I attended. Ordered DIY Takoyaki and Salmondon.DIY Takoyaki was good. The crew was helpful in the process. It was fun making your own takoyaki.The salmondon was something I definitely want to try again. I called it deconstructed sushi because the rice is the same with the sushi rice and it is topped with slices of salmon.

Sumitra Umaparan

3.0

We were craving some ramen so we thought of dropping by Kenshin Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Linear as it was the closest to our workplace going home. Parking wasn't a problem as we went at midnight but we can imagine the traffic during rush hour so plan accordingly. The restaurant had great decor and it really made you feel you were transported in a authentic Japanese bar.We quickly looked at the menu and decided to order their ramen combo (We got the Shoyu+Karaage and Miso+Maki sets). Serving time was quick and we hurriedly began eating our meal. The three piece Karaage was good and the Jap-mayo-sesame sauce enhanced the flavor. The California Maki sushi was alright but the rice wasn't sticky/moist unlike found in most Japanese restaurants so it left a dissapointing taste. But what we really came here for was their ramen and we both tried the shoyu and miso ramen and if you like your ramen with a lighter taste, go for the shoyu and if your more adventurous and like your ramen with a beans-taste flavor, try the miso. Both broth tasted good but it also felt watery and diluted instead of being thick. The noodles were a bit bland and didn't have that texture you normally find in good dining noodles. It was just thick and chewy.Overall, the service was prompt, the interior was clean and the ambiance really let diners have that Japanese dining experience however when we were about to leave, someone played rave music in the speakers and one of the waitress and chef can be seen jiving to the beat. Yes, it's good to have fun but not at the expense of your customer's dining experience IOHO. If we could do it all over again, we'd definitely try out the Katsudon, gyoza, etc as we think there fried dishes are popular and maybe better than their ramen or sushi.

Willy Widyanto

3.0

Been here just tonight..Did the DIY takoyaki..🤣 So much fun making your own takoyaki even though #struggle.is.real!😂Tried their Tonkatsu Ramen and Kenshin Miso Ramen. It was superb!👍 Servings are bigger than what I expected.Staffs? Not quite okay.. They don't even bother to assist/orient first timer doing the DIY takoyaki. I think the staffs should atleast learn how to smile and to ask and say "excuse me" when taking something on each customer's table. Just a little respect!😉