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About
Kengo Sushi & Yakitori
Welcome to Kengo Sushi & Yakitori, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Toledo, Ohio. Located at 38 S St Clair St, Kengo invites you to embark on a delightful journey through authentic Japanese flavors. With a focus on both sushi and yakitori, this establishment creates a unique dining experience that resonates with food lovers and culinary explorers alike.
As you step inside, you're greeted by a warm, energetic ambiance filled with the welcoming spirit of traditional Japanese hospitality. The atmosphere buzzes with excitement, and the small, intimate setting ensures a personal touch to your dining experience.
Menu Highlights
- Sushi: Kengo offers an impressive selection of sushi, with standout options such as Bluefin Otoro at $12.50 and Uni at $12.00. The freshness and quality of the fish shine through with each bite, making it a must-try for sushi aficionados.
- Yakitori: The yakitori skewers are equally enticing, featuring favorites like Chicken Thigh and Pork Belly for just $3.50 and $3.00 respectively. Each skewer is grilled to perfection, packed with flavor, and elevates the overall experience.
- Omakase Box: For a real treat, try the Omakase Box at $55, offering a curated selection of seasonal delights that showcase Kengo's commitment to high-quality ingredients.
Customer reviews rave about the exceptional quality of the dishes. Clinton Stanton highlights the array of great dishes available, emphasizing the delicious yakitori and mouthwatering sushi, especially the bacon-wrapped options. Spencer Brann enthusiastically praises the freshness and clean flavors, declaring the Wagyu Roll and Unagi as must-tries. Patricia Vannuyen takes it a step further, sharing her unforgettable omakase experience filled with luxurious flavors and a captivating presentation.
Kengo's rich offerings and dedicated service keep patrons returning for more, and personal recommendations resonate throughout the reviews. The welcoming staff, combined with the intimate setting, creates a dining experience that is not just about food, but about connecting with the culture and community around it.
Whether you're a seasoned sushi connoisseur or a curious newcomer to the world of Japanese cuisine, Kengo Sushi & Yakitori promises an unforgettable experience that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you longing for your next visit. Be sure to make a reservation during peak hours to avoid the bustling crowds!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Tons of great dishes. Try as much as you can. Yakatori items are all good. Sushi is amazing and try everything you can that is bacon wrapped. Great job Kengo ”
“ One of the best places for Sushi and a great addition to the Kengo Resturants. This is a good spot, eat some sushi & yakatori. Absolutely delicious, fresh, clean sushi. 10/10 would recommend the Wagyu Roll. 10/10 would recommend the Unagi (Eel). 10/10 would recommend the porkbelly yakatori. Filling? Not really, was a bit of a downer but if you're okay with a 30-50 total just to feel satisfied, not bad! The tempature of resturant was perfect. Had the A/C on during a high tempature spring day. Bit crowded! And very long wait times! Worth the wait. ”
“ Amazing delicious spot, my first true Omakase! Chef Kengo and his team prepared an ultra lovely meal: otoro two ways, chutoro aburi, hamachi, salmon, skipjack, alfonsino, madai, waygu, chicken thigh yakitori, red wine soy lamb, grilled avocado w/wasabi relish, uni cream scallop, and lobster chicken dashi egg curd topped with caviar - everything BLEW MY MIND! Our server Ali was fantastic, speedy and professional. I will dine here EVERY time in Toledo and you should too! ”
“ Wow what an experience! The fun started from the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the traditional Japanese welcome from the crew. They were loud and brought a certain energy to the restaurant. Expect a wait if you don’t reserve a table during peak times. The place is small but it plays a crucial part to the experience. The right space and limited seating really adds to the quality of Kengo. There is a reason why Kengo can keep the rent when the seating is so limited, and it’s because of the quality of the sushi and other foods served here. Also expect to pay a higher price for this quality of fresh fish for an inland market. We were a company of 3 our check came to almost 250. Highly recommend pork belly! It was so good we ordered it again. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, they can even speak Japanese and they seem to love the culture as well. Next time I would really love to sit with the chefs and have them serve me, that experience is 98 per person. Great restaurant, great food, great staff, and a great place to impress your date. ”
“ Solo diner visiting Toledo, and just called if Kengo had a vacant seat in their Omakase bar. Thrilled that they did. The reviews were spot on. Excellent and friendly service. The atmosphere is busy and fast paced as it is a small restaurant. The Omakase that night was a combination of new things I have never had before, plus some yakitoris and nigiris. Pricey but well worth it. Great area in downtown Toledo and right beside the Mudhen’s stadium. The owner also owns a Ramen place next door as well as another restaurant in Toledo’s casino. Definitely will do all of them! ”
“ This is a true gem, never would have guessed Toledo would be home to one of the best Japanese dining experiences in the Midwest but here we are. Truly exceptional in all facets. Service, dishes, attention to detail, the omakase style just puts it on another level. Add this on your bucket list, it's a must. Fine folks of Toledo, you have no idea how lucky you are to have such an experience. Or perhaps you do! Can't wait to go back. ”
“ My wife and I had been looking forward to this meal for a long time, came here for dinner with common knowledge of how waiting lists and supply and demand work so we planned/timed accordingly. A lot of the staff are the same amazing people that work at Kato so I knew it was going to be great service with mutual appreciation being evident. Now onto the food I went into it fairly open minded and unsure of what exactly to expect but I knew exactly what I wanted to order before I entered and my wife who is not as adventurous as most had plenty of options as well. The food showed up and it looked amazing and exactly what I ordered. The quality and flavor and portions were perfect and I think the prices were very fair. To summarize my experience in a few keywords would be Quality, Authentic and Traditional. ”
“ Honestly, I don’t know how this ended up in Toledo of all places, but this is the best sushi you’re going to get in the Midwest. The quality of the fish and the technique of the chefs are impeccable, making Kengo a true gem. That being said, you’re going to be dropping quite a bit of cash, but you can rest easy knowing that it’s going to be worth it. Omakase aside, expect to spend at least 80 dollars on a meal. Of course this all depends on what you get, but why would you go to a nice sushi place and not buy the nice sushi? Side note: get there early and be prepared to wait on weekends. You’re not the only one who wants good sushi and it is a small restaurant. ”