ONO-LICIOUS | MARCH 18, 2016 3 KENICHI: Open for dinner — 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. daily Kenichi’s signature Duck Confit is cured with Chinese Five Spice and slow cooked in the oven. The dish includes mashed potatoes, alii mushrooms, and pea tendrils, with balsamic vinegar reduction sauce and red pepper coulis. PHOTOS/KAREN ANDERSON The risotto with scallops, fresh tomatoes and spices is just one of many specialty items at Kenichi Pacific in Keauhou Shopping Center. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A offers fusion cuisine with Japanese flavors,” explains Kenichi, who operates a location in Dallas, Texas, in addition to the Aspen and Kona restaurants. “We create our own dishes that veer outside traditional Japanese food. For example, steak is traditionally not Japanese, but we serve it in the Kenichi style.” From the eclectic menu and romantic atmosphere to the excellent wait staff and team of veteran sous and sushi chefs, Kenichi Pacific features such specialties as pan-roasted local kampachi served with polenta, kale and roasted beef truffle oil sauce. Plated like a work of art, the lightly blackened tombo is served with arancini (stuffed rice balls) and edamame puree. Featuring one of the best happy hours in West Hawaii (daily from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.), Kenichi offers 50 percent off on sushi rolls and a variety of pupus. Specially priced cocktails and sake are also on the discounted menu, along with such specials as the always-popular Dynamite Shrimp (baked in smelt egg, Thai chili paste and teriyaki sauce), as well as panko-fried calamari, plus filet mignon tenderloin carpaccio. Some patrons come in just for the famous Molten Lava Cake dessert, says Kenichi. “It’s to die for.” Stellar customer service takes priority at Kenichi Pacific. Nightly chef specials feature the talent of Chef Wayne Nelson, who has been with Kenichi Pacific for more than seven years, as well as master sushi chef, Tony Koshiba, who has been with the restaurant since it opened. “Wayne will create something exciting every night,” said Kenichi. “Tony knows his fish and gets creative behind the bar.” Additionally, Kenichi Pacific offers catering services for all of West Hawaii, including for the resort communities of Kukio, Hualalai Resort and Mauna Lani Resort. Visit these fine establishments Sansei Seafood Bar and Grill 866-6286 Queens’ MarketPlace, 201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite 801, Sam Choy’s 334-3434 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona Rays on the Bay 930-4900 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona Romano’s Macaroni Grill 443-5515 Queen’s MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive. No. 1010 Blue Dragon Restaurant and Coastal Cuisine 882-7771 61-3616 Kawaihae Road, Kawaihae Ruth’s Chris Steak House 887-0800 The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Puako CanoeHouse 885-6622 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Mauna Lani Resort, Puako Bay Terrace 881-7911 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Mauna Lani Resort, Puako Three Fat Pigs 339-7145 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill 886-4321 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa
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