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   rYYKY

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Authentic Japanese experience in Napa. Thoroughly enjoyed the range of cuisine using both local and imported ingredients from Japan, wine and sake pairing and seasonal food choices. With excellent service as well, we were transported back to Japan where we have been fortunate to dine at many times. We will definitely be back.

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2. ZD

   ZDCNapa

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 10, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Amazing food! Mind-blowingly delicious and visually stunning. Gracious, attentive service, all male. The space was sparse, restful, with high ceilings that helped the acoustics. Being seated at a bar beside my companion (and half a dozen others) made us have to turn constantly to face each other in conversation, which got tiring, though it enabled us to see our chef creating his art. We never saw any of the restaurant beyond the lobby. Our server’s pronunciation of certain Japanese terms could use a little refinement and the huge gladiolus arrangement seemed carelessly put together, especially given how impeccable everything other detail was executed. But those are nitpicks. Overall it was an absolutely exquisite evening of extraordinary cuisine and gracious hospitality. And very filling: we couldn’t finish the last two courses. I will never forget the perfectly tempura-ed icefish or the taste of top-quality wagyu. Four bites was plenty. And the dashi! The ponzu! The miso! Unbelievably flavorful and beautifully offered. We did not sample the sake or wines. It was a night my friend and I will long remember with delight. Doumo arigato gozaimashita. Gochisousama deshita!

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   GERIO

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 4, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I wish I could give them 10 stars!!

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 3, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great chef!

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5. N

   Nami

   Orange County

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 26, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Authentic Japanese food. Food was awesome, service was great. The Japanese style interior was beautiful. I will be back!

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and service. Professional staff made our birthday celebration unforgettable.

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   Didde

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 9, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Superb experience from start to finish. Interesting dishes and fabulous service. We also enjoyed the reserve wine/sake pairing.

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   RobertO

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on January 7, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great kaiseki menu and each dish was expertly prepared and delicious. Service was very good, with our server carefully describing each dish. We tried the daily wine pairing and found this a wonderful addition. The meal reminded us of our 2019 month long visit to Japan. We’ll be back in the future, perhaps adding another couple to share the experience. For our next visit, my wife and I will probably share a daily wine and sake pairing - especially if driving home.

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   Foody

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely amazing . Exceptional service and explanation of each dish .

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10. MM

    MarylouM

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very simply the best dining experience in years. Kenzo is extraordinary.

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11. MP

    MarkP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kenzo is my new, favorite restaurant. We have had the pleasure of dining in some really nice places in the Napa Valley as well as other cities. Kenzo is easily in my top 3 restaurants of all time. Service was impeccable. Food presentation was beautiful and the taste and texture were even better. I enjoyed the A5 wagyu course so much that I jokingly asked to be served that for the rest of the courses. Our server checked with the kitchen and they had enough prepared to repeat the course for me. Seating is very limited at only 20 seats and they only had one seating the night we went. Suffice it to say, the intimate setting was almost magical. You really do feel as if you were whisked off to another land. I have not had the chance to visit Japan yet, but would imagine that this restaurant would be a good representation. The wine and sake pairing are a must. The day before we had the opportunity to sample the Kenzo wines at their vineyard which was an experience not to be missed in itself. Our dinner was the perfect way to end our Kenzo weekend. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and our 30th anniversary. Kenzo made it truly memorable. Just a short, 15-minute drive from home, I look forward to our next visit. Treat yourself. You will not regret it.

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    Sushifan

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Excellent, knowledgeable service. Very nice wine pairing that can easily be shared, unless you're a heavy drinker. The food was very well prepared, tho' I'd argue that the slices of fish may have been too thick. The problem was that each course was too uniform in flavor. Of the nine courses, none stood out as particularly delicious. All were quite earthy in flavor and soft in texture. To improve, they would need to vary both the texture and flavor profiles, and certainly brighten some of the dishes. Great skill was exhibited in all aspects of the dining experience, except for the recipes themselves, which is clearly disappointing since flavor is the first expectation in any dining experience, and all the more so in a Michelin starred establishment. We would not return without news of significant improvements in this aspect.

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13. MX

    MichaelX

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Phenomenal food, fresh ingredients, creative sauces, good balanced menu

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    Naia

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    素晴らしい日本の懐石料理を味わいました 素材を生かした 美しくおいしいお料理 丁寧で行き届いたサービス 大切な友人とのバースデーディナーを大変楽しむことができました メニューが変わった頃に再び訪れることでしょう

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15. ST

    STakagi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just perfect! Every course was magical. Impeccable service. Minimalistic, yet calm ambience. Could not ask for a better experience. Especially, A5 Satsuma wagyu tenderloin was insane, melting in my mouth. I wanted to Savor the flavor forever. We will definitely be coming back.

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16. RS

    RebS

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An amazing dining experience. The service and food is top notch. Can't wait to go back when I am in the Napa area.

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17. JS

    JimmyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hands down one of the best if not the best Japanese restaurant in Napa, CA.

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    Lmnop

    Tahoe

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First of all, I highly recommend taking a tour in the afternoon at the stunning Kenzo Winery. It sets up the whole dinner perfectly. The winery is gorgeous and the wines are delightful. Then the dinner in the evening at Kenzo is set up for a beyond perfect dining experience. We were seated at the viewing counter for our dinner and watching our dinner being prepared enhanced every taste. Seeing the seafood carefully sliced and the small tastes added to the plates was amazing and fun. The Kenzo wine pairing is not to be missed. The head chef and his assistant and the serving staff are all part of the height of the whole evening, they are all delightful. This Kaiseki dinner is without a doubt the best I have experienced, and this was an evening of perfectly created refined palate dishes. Just wow. The whole day and night was amazing. If you can plan both the winery tour and the dinner it is a must do, one of a kind, Napa experience. I have framed my signed menu by the head chef and put it where I can see it every day as a reminder of this magical dinner.

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19. PL

    PatriciaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My sister and I had a wonderful dinner at Kenzo. The flavors were interesting and not heavy. It felt like I was in Japan. Our server Martín was very knowledgeable and polite. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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    Faye

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The most outstanding experience ever! Highly recomend

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    Zequeira

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Extraordinary food and ambience, the wine/sake pairing was on point. Martin took care of us during the experience and was very knowledgeable about the food and pairings. Sat at the bar and was able to experience first hand the chef plating. Will definitely return in my next visit to Napa.

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    Christy

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an amazing experience an Kenzo! The food was unbelievable, and the service was exemplary! We hope to go back on a future trip to Napa.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    There’s clear favoritism and a higher level of service shown to certain clients and it was disappointing to watch. We have been planning to dine here for months and were so excited for tonight’s dinner, but left underwhelmed.

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24. LS

    LaurenceS

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience5

    We went to Kenzo with high expectations. Restaurant itself was well as expected, place was very quiet and gives the appropriate vibe. Service was good at first, but as the dinner wore on, we've had better service at non-starred restaurants. A couple seated next to us got the lion's share of service and attention. Maybe because they ordered a bottle of champagne? they are return diners? or because it's a birthday celebration? Don't know but for sure we were not less behaved or less well dressed....definitely not paying less, other than for the bottle of champagne. Food was delicious, fish was fresh, the Kobe beef items were great! Our server mentioned that the Kobe beef was the main reason diners flock to Kenzo, we were looking more for the non-meat items thought. The meal was, for the most part well thought out. A few things about the meal was not great. Beef and cheese spring rolls that leaked out grease? Totally unexpected. And from our experience, omakase dinners that were worth the money, the chef made the sushi just right before serving to the diners....not here apparently. For the price, had way better experience at non-starred restaurants.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great food and great service in a very cool restaurant - must do!

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26. GH

    GregH

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kenzo was absolutely amazing. The tasting menu w the pairings were so good. It was great that they paired the food with kenzo wines. We have been wanting to taste their wines for some time. The food was superb —seafood based.

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    Karen

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Omakase was the only option. We kept on waiting for the dishes to get tastier but it just never happened. Most lacked flavor with the choice of garnishing. The only good thing was the two nigiri pieces we were served.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Amazon kaiseki experience

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30. F

    Foodgik

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Not really worth of money. Food was ok and service was poor. The server was very nice and provide courtesy service. However the guy greeted me at the door was very arrogant. Entire experience was ruined at the door.

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31. M

    Mochi

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Extraordinary experience. If you love Japanese cuisine and appreciate attention to detail, you will enjoy this experience. Go for the wine pairing option of their own local estate wines, we enjoyed them so much we bought some bottles to take home.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Phenomenal!

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33. GG

    GladysG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

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    A MUST TRY! Everything was perfect. Best restaurant (and I went to the top recommended in Sonoma/Napa) and Kenzo is hands down THE BEST!

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34. NV

    NapaValleyDiner

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Extraordinary food in a calm setting with great service, a must try at least once in a lifetime, maybe twice.

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35. JN

    JeremyN

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful, completely unique meal. We were nervous trying something out of our comfort zone, but loved the whole meal!

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36. GJ

    GraceJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, service, and ambience. Pairings are a must try with the food, 100% worth the experience, make sure to allot enough stomach space, they do not skimp.

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37. K

    Kuma

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An incredible, authentic, and delicious experience.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic!!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The experience was amazing from start to finish. Each course from the menu was delicious, especially the wagyu. The waiter carefully explained each plate, as well as the wine we drank. My partner and I were so amazed by everything. This is the best meal we’ve eaten. We will come back again!

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