KENKA Menu (Updated September 2025)
Welcome to KENKA, a vibrant Japanese restaurant located in the heart of St. Marks Place, New York. This eclectic eatery embraces a unique blend of casual charm and tantalizing flavors, making it a must-visit spot for those craving authentic Japanese cuisine without breaking the bank. The menu is extensive, offering a variety of options across categories like stir-fried, grilled, and deep-fried dishes.
- Stir Fried: Try the Shoga Yaki, a ginger-seasoned stir-fried pork that comes highly recommended for its tender texture and full flavor.
- Grilled: The Hamaguri No Shioyaki (grilled clams) bursts with freshness and pairs nicely with their special sweet sauce on the corn.
- Deep Fried: Don’t miss the Kaki Fry, crispy fried oysters that are a favorite among patrons.
KENKA is renowned for its affordability, with most dishes priced under $10, making it easy to indulge in multiple items. The lively atmosphere, enhanced by themed decor and a cotton candy machine for a sweet finish, ensures a memorable dining experience. Whether you’re enjoying a night out with friends or simply exploring new flavors, KENKA offers a taste of Japan that’s both exhilarating and budget-friendly. Be prepared for the bustling vibe and enjoy the adventure!
Salad
Green Salad
$3.00Hiyashi Tomato
Sliced Tomato
$3.00Onion Salad
$3.00Potato Salad
$3.50Pirikara Maguro Salad
$6.50Grilled
Saba No Shioyaki
grilled mackerel
$5.50Hamachi No Kamayaki
grilled yellow tail neck
$7.00Hamaguri No Shioyaki
grilled clams
$5.00Sanma No Shioyaki
grilled mackerel pike
$5.50Toro Toro Yaki
grilled fatty tuna
$6.50Ika Yaki Bbq Squid
$5.50Yakitori
skewered bbq chicken
$4.00Ika Geso Kushiyaki
skewered squid legs
$5.00Shake No Hara
salmon belies
$6.50Hokke No Shioyaki
grilled atka mackerel
$7.00Uzura No Kushiyaki
skewered bbq quail
$6.50Shake No Shioyaki
grilled salted salmon
$5.50Yaki Morokoshi
grilled corn on the cob with special sweet sauce
$2.50Ochazuke & Porridge
Ochazuke
a bowl of rice in fish broth
$4.00Shake Chazuke
a bowl of rice with salmon in fish broth
$4.50Ume Chazuke
a bowl of rice with plum in fish broth
$4.50Konbu Chazuke
a bowl of rice with konbu seaweed in fish broth
$4.50Mentai Chazuke
a bowl of rice with spiced cod fish roe in fish broth
$5.00Tori Zousui
porridge of rice and chicken
$5.00Shake Zousui
porridge of rice and salmon
$5.00Rice Ball
Onigiri
two pieces of rice balls
$3.00Ume Onigiri
two pieces of rice balls with plum
$3.50Konbu Onigiri
two pieces of rice balls with konbu seaweed
$3.50Shake Onigiri
two pieces of rice balls with salmon
$3.50Okaka Onigiri
two pieces of rice balls with bonito flakes
$3.50Mentai Onigiri
two pieces of rice balls with spiced cod fish roe
$4.00Miso Yakionigiri
two pieces of grilled rice ball with miso paste
$3.50Yaki Onigiri
two pieces of grilled rice ball
$3.50Served In The Pot
Motsu Nabe
beef intestines boiled with leeks cabbage and red pepper simmered in special miso soup
$15.00Buta Nabe
pork tofu and vegetables simmered in fish broth
$15.00Ishikari Nabe
salmon, tofu, and vegetable simmered in special miso soup
$15.00Tori Nabe
chicken, tofu and vegetables simmered in fish broth
$15.00Kaisen Nabe
clam, squid, salmon, tofu and vegetables simmered in fish broth
$18.00Kimchee Nabe
kimchee pot with pork, chives, beansprouts and tofu
$15.00Chanko Naba
chicken, seafood, tofu and vegetables simmered in fish broth
Rice Bowl
Yakiniku Don
a bowl of rice topped with japanese stir-fried bbq beef and vegetables
$6.50Konoha Don
a bowl of rice topped with fish cake, vegetables and eggs
$5.50Tanin Don
a bowl of rice topped with beef and eggs
$5.50Oyako Don
a bowl of rice topped with chicken and eggs
$5.50Katsu Don
a bowl of rice topped with pork cutlet and eggs
$5.50Chuka Don
a bowl of rice topped with pork, seafood and vegetables with brown sauce
$6.50Yakimeshi
japanese style pork fried rice
$5.50Curry Rice
japanese curry over rice
$5.50Omurice
chicken fried rice wrapped with egg omelette
$6.50Tenshinhan
a bowl of rice topped with egg omelette (vegetables, crab meat) and sweet sauce
$6.00Gyu Don
a bowl of rice topped with beef
$5.50Una Don
a bowl of rice topped with grilled eel
$6.00Sashimi & Tataki
Kaibutsu Namagaki
fresh monster oyster
$7.00Katsuo Tataki
seared bonito with ponzu sauce
$5.50Gyu Tataki
rare beef with ponzu sauce
$5.50Negitoro
chopped fatty tuna with scallion
$5.50Ankimo
angler liver
$5.50Maguro Yamakake
tuna sashimi with grated japanese taro
$6.50Maguro Tuna
$5.50Shime Saba
mackerel
$4.50Salmon
$5.50Namagaki
fresh oysters
$6.00Toro Sashimi
sashimi fatty tuna
$7.50Sashimi Moriawase
combination sashimi, basically tuna, salmon, mackerel, and bonito (9p 4 kind of sashimi)
$8.50Noodles
Curry Udon, Soba Udon
soba noodle with japanese beef curry soup
$5.00Ramen
ramen noodle soup
$5.00Niku Udon, Soba Udon
soba noodle soup with beef
$5.00Yaki Soba
fried noodle with pork, squid and vegetables
$5.00Yaki Udon
fried udon noodle with pork, squid and vegetables
$5.50Kitsune Udon, Soba Udon
soba noodle with fried bean curd
$4.50Su Udon, Soba Udon
soba noodle soup
$3.50Tanuki Udon, Soba Udon
soba noodle soup with fried crumbs
$4.50Zaru Udon, Soba Cold Udon
soba noodles
$4.50Taiwan Ramen
ramen noodle soup with spicy minced pork and chinese chives
$6.00Combination Plate
Rebanira Teishoku
stir-fried chinese chives, beansprouts, and liver
$7.00Yasai Itame Teishoku
stir-fried vegetables
$6.50Kaki Fry Teishoku
deep fried breaded oyster
$7.00Tonkatsu Teishoku
pork cutlet
$7.00Ebi Fry Teishoku
deep fried breaded shrimp
$7.00Gyouza Teishoku
pan-fried pork dumplings
$6.00Yakiniku Teishoku
japanese stir-fried bbq beef and vegetables
$7.50Hamburg Teishoku
hamburg steak
$7.50Buta Shouga Teishoku
pan-fried pork with ginger
$7.00Kara Age Teishoku
fried chicken
$6.00Ramen Teishoku
ramen noodles
$6.50Sanma Teishoku
grilled mackerel pike
$7.00Shiojake Teishoku
grilled salted salmon
$7.00Saba Teishoku
grilled mackerel
$7.00Okasama Lunch
kid's meal
$6.00Stir Fried
Rebanira Itame
liver, chive & beansprouts
$5.50Buta Kimchee
pan-fried pork with kimchee
$5.50Horumon Itame
pan-fried beef intestines
$5.50Yakiniku Japanese
stir-fried bbq beef & vegetables
$6.00Yasai Itame
stir-fried vegetables
$5.00Shoga Yaki
stir-fried pork seasoned with ginger
$5.50Deep Fried
Aji Fry
deep fried breaded horse mackerel
$4.50Tori Kara
age fried chicken wing
$4.50Cream Croquette
deep fried white sauce with minced crab meat
$5.00Kushi Katsu
skewered pork cutlet
$4.50Kaki Fry
deep fried oyster
$5.50Kaeru No Kara Age
fried frog
$8.00Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet
$5.50Ebi Fry
deep fried breaded shrimp
$5.50Croquette
deep fried mashed potato
$4.50Ika Geso Kara Age
fried squid legs
$4.50French Fries
$3.00A La Carte
Edamame
boiled soy beans
$1.00Tako Wasabi
salted raw octopus with wasabi flavor
$3.50Kimchee
kimchee pickles
$2.50Asa Zuke
japanese pickles
$2.50Shiokara
salted raw squid
$2.50Shirasu Oroshi
dried whitebait with grated radish
$3.50Hiya Yakko
cold tofu
$3.50Ton Soku
steamed pig feet
$4.00Buta No Kakuni
stewed pork
$4.50Niku Jaga
potato and beef stewed with soy sauce
$4.00Harumaki
spring rolls (3p)
$4.50Shumai
steamed dumplings a choice of pork (4p), shrimp (5p)
$4.50Gyoza
pan-fried dumplings (5p) a choice of pork, vegetables
$4.50Charsu
sliced roasted pork
$5.00Agedashi Tofu
lightly fried tofu in tempura sauce with bonito flakes
$3.50Okonomiyaki
japanese pancake w/ pork squid and vegetables
$5.00Moro Q
cucumber with miso dipping
$3.00Arabiki Wiener
grilled sausage
$3.50Mentai Kyuri
cucumber with spiced cod fish roe dipping
$4.00Chawanmushi
steamed egg custard with assorted ingredients
$5.50Natta
fermented soybeans
$3.00Ohitashi
boiled spinach with sesame & bonito flakes
$2.50Yaki Nasu
eggplant in tempura sauce toped with bonito flakes
$4.00Hijiki
pan-fried black seaweed with vegetables
$3.00Oden
japanese hotpot
$4.50Satsuma Age
grilled fish cake
$3.50Yu Dofu
boiled tofu with soy sauce base dip
$4.00Yamaimo Senbongiri
julienned japanese taro
$4.50Dengaku
grilled tofu with miso paste
$4.50Motsu Ni
stewed beef intestines in miso flavored soup
$4.50Hotate Butter
grilled scallop with butter (2p)
$4.50Namako Su
marinated sea cucumber
$4.50Aspara Bacon
asparagus wrapped with bacon
$4.00Takoyaki
japanese grilled flour balls with octopus (6p)
$5.00Sparerib Bbq Ribs
$5.00Kinoko Butter
sauteed mushrooms (shitake, enoki, and oyster mushrooms)
$5.00Hamburg Hamburg Steak
$6.00Dessert
Ice Cream
choice of vanilla, green tea, red bean
$2.50Anmitsu Cubes
of white translucent jelly made from seaweed served with sweet bean paste and vanilla ice cream
$4.00Mochi Ice Cream
two pieces of rice cake ice cream a choice of, vanilla, green tea, and red bean
$3.50Green Tea Float
$3.50Coke Float
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