KENKA Menu

25 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States
$$$ Japanese restaurant
(1835 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to KENKA, a vibrant Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of St. Mark's Place, New York. Known for its eclectic and lively atmosphere, KENKA serves a delightful array of authentic Japanese dishes that transport you straight to Tokyo.

The menu showcases a variety of grilled options like Saba No Shioyaki (grilled mackerel) and Yakitori (skewered chicken), all at wallet-friendly prices. Perfect for sharing, the ochazuke bowls provide a comforting, flavorful experience with options ranging from salmon to plum.

Don't miss out on the fun twists that make KENKA unique, like their cotton candy machine, ensuring your dining experience is both memorable and enjoyable. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a laid-back evening with friends, KENKA offers something for every palate.

Salad

  • Green Salad
    US$3.00
  • Hiyashi Tomato
  • Sliced Tomato
    US$3.00
  • Onion Salad
    US$3.00
  • Potato Salad
    US$3.50
  • Pirikara Maguro Salad

    pirikara maguro salad

    US$6.50

Grilled

  • Saba No Shioyaki

    grilled mackerel

    US$5.50
  • Hamachi No Kamayaki

    grilled yellow tail neck

    US$7.00
  • Hamaguri No Shioyaki

    grilled clams

    US$5.00
  • Sanma No Shioyaki

    grilled mackerel pike

    US$5.50
  • Toro Toro Yaki

    grilled fatty tuna

    US$6.50
  • Ika Yaki Bbq Squid
    US$5.50
  • Yakitori

    skewered bbq chicken

    US$4.00
  • Ika Geso Kushiyaki

    skewered squid legs

    US$5.00
  • Shake No Hara

    salmon belies

    US$6.50
  • Hokke No Shioyaki

    grilled atka mackerel

    US$7.00
  • Uzura No Kushiyaki

    skewered bbq quail

    US$6.50
  • Shake No Shioyaki

    grilled salted salmon

    US$5.50
  • Yaki Morokoshi

    grilled corn on the cob with special sweet sauce

    US$2.50

Ochazuke & Porridge

  • Ochazuke

    a bowl of rice in fish broth

    US$4.00
  • Shake Chazuke

    a bowl of rice with salmon in fish broth

    US$4.50
  • Ume Chazuke

    a bowl of rice with plum in fish broth

    US$4.50
  • Konbu Chazuke

    a bowl of rice with konbu seaweed in fish broth

    US$4.50
  • Mentai Chazuke

    a bowl of rice with spiced cod fish roe in fish broth

    US$5.00
  • Tori Zousui

    porridge of rice and chicken

    US$5.00
  • Shake Zousui

    porridge of rice and salmon

    US$5.00

Rice Ball

  • Onigiri

    two pieces of rice balls

    US$3.00
  • Ume Onigiri

    two pieces of rice balls with plum

    US$3.50
  • Konbu Onigiri

    two pieces of rice balls with konbu seaweed

    US$3.50
  • Shake Onigiri

    two pieces of rice balls with salmon

    US$3.50
  • Okaka Onigiri

    two pieces of rice balls with bonito flakes

    US$3.50
  • Mentai Onigiri

    two pieces of rice balls with spiced cod fish roe

    US$4.00
  • Miso Yakionigiri

    two pieces of grilled rice ball with miso paste

    US$3.50
  • Yaki Onigiri

    two pieces of grilled rice ball

    US$3.50

Served In The Pot

  • Motsu Nabe

    beef intestines boiled with leeks cabbage and red pepper simmered in special miso soup

    US$15.00
  • Buta Nabe

    pork tofu and vegetables simmered in fish broth

    US$15.00
  • Ishikari Nabe

    salmon, tofu, and vegetable simmered in special miso soup

    US$15.00
  • Tori Nabe

    chicken, tofu and vegetables simmered in fish broth

    US$15.00
  • Kaisen Nabe

    clam, squid, salmon, tofu and vegetables simmered in fish broth

    US$18.00
  • Kimchee Nabe

    kimchee pot with pork, chives, beansprouts and tofu

    US$15.00
  • Chanko 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

    US$6.50
  • Konoha Don

    a bowl of rice topped with fish cake, vegetables and eggs

    US$5.50
  • Tanin Don

    a bowl of rice topped with beef and eggs

    US$5.50
  • Oyako Don

    a bowl of rice topped with chicken and eggs

    US$5.50
  • Katsu Don

    a bowl of rice topped with pork cutlet and eggs

    US$5.50
  • Chuka Don

    a bowl of rice topped with pork, seafood and vegetables with brown sauce

    US$6.50
  • Yakimeshi

    japanese style pork fried rice

    US$5.50
  • Curry Rice

    japanese curry over rice

    US$5.50
  • Omurice

    chicken fried rice wrapped with egg omelette

    US$6.50
  • Tenshinhan

    a bowl of rice topped with egg omelette (vegetables, crab meat) and sweet sauce

    US$6.00
  • Gyu Don

    a bowl of rice topped with beef

    US$5.50
  • Una Don

    a bowl of rice topped with grilled eel

    US$6.00

Sashimi & Tataki

  • Kaibutsu Namagaki

    fresh monster oyster

    US$7.00
  • Katsuo Tataki

    seared bonito with ponzu sauce

    US$5.50
  • Gyu Tataki

    rare beef with ponzu sauce

    US$5.50
  • Negitoro

    chopped fatty tuna with scallion

    US$5.50
  • Ankimo

    angler liver

    US$5.50
  • Maguro Yamakake

    tuna sashimi with grated japanese taro

    US$6.50
  • Maguro Tuna
    US$5.50
  • Shime Saba

    mackerel

    US$4.50
  • Salmon
    US$5.50
  • Namagaki

    fresh oysters

    US$6.00
  • Toro Sashimi

    sashimi fatty tuna

    US$7.50
  • Sashimi Moriawase

    combination sashimi, basically tuna, salmon, mackerel, and bonito (9p 4 kind of sashimi)

    US$8.50

Noodles

  • Curry Udon, Soba Udon

    soba noodle with japanese beef curry soup

    US$5.00
  • Ramen

    ramen noodle soup

    US$5.00
  • Niku Udon, Soba Udon

    soba noodle soup with beef

    US$5.00
  • Yaki Soba

    fried noodle with pork, squid and vegetables

    US$5.00
  • Yaki Udon

    fried udon noodle with pork, squid and vegetables

    US$5.50
  • Kitsune Udon, Soba Udon

    soba noodle with fried bean curd

    US$4.50
  • Su Udon, Soba Udon

    soba noodle soup

    US$3.50
  • Tanuki Udon, Soba Udon

    soba noodle soup with fried crumbs

    US$4.50
  • Zaru Udon, Soba Cold Udon

    soba noodles

    US$4.50
  • Taiwan Ramen

    ramen noodle soup with spicy minced pork and chinese chives

    US$6.00

Combination Plate

  • Rebanira Teishoku

    stir-fried chinese chives, beansprouts, and liver

    US$7.00
  • Yasai Itame Teishoku

    stir-fried vegetables

    US$6.50
  • Kaki Fry Teishoku

    deep fried breaded oyster

    US$7.00
  • Tonkatsu Teishoku

    pork cutlet

    US$7.00
  • Ebi Fry Teishoku

    deep fried breaded shrimp

    US$7.00
  • Gyouza Teishoku

    pan-fried pork dumplings

    US$6.00
  • Yakiniku Teishoku

    japanese stir-fried bbq beef and vegetables

    US$7.50
  • Hamburg Teishoku

    hamburg steak

    US$7.50
  • Buta Shouga Teishoku

    pan-fried pork with ginger

    US$7.00
  • Kara Age Teishoku

    fried chicken

    US$6.00
  • Ramen Teishoku

    ramen noodles

    US$6.50
  • Sanma Teishoku

    grilled mackerel pike

    US$7.00
  • Shiojake Teishoku

    grilled salted salmon

    US$7.00
  • Saba Teishoku

    grilled mackerel

    US$7.00
  • Okasama Lunch

    kid's meal

    US$6.00

Stir Fried

  • Rebanira Itame

    liver, chive & beansprouts

    US$5.50
  • Buta Kimchee

    pan-fried pork with kimchee

    US$5.50
  • Horumon Itame

    pan-fried beef intestines

    US$5.50
  • Yakiniku Japanese

    stir-fried bbq beef & vegetables

    US$6.00
  • Yasai Itame

    stir-fried vegetables

    US$5.00
  • Shoga Yaki

    stir-fried pork seasoned with ginger

    US$5.50

Deep Fried

  • Aji Fry

    deep fried breaded horse mackerel

    US$4.50
  • Tori Kara

    age fried chicken wing

    US$4.50
  • Cream Croquette

    deep fried white sauce with minced crab meat

    US$5.00
  • Kushi Katsu

    skewered pork cutlet

    US$4.50
  • Kaki Fry

    deep fried oyster

    US$5.50
  • Kaeru No Kara Age

    fried frog

    US$8.00
  • Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet
    US$5.50
  • Ebi Fry

    deep fried breaded shrimp

    US$5.50
  • Croquette

    deep fried mashed potato

    US$4.50
  • Ika Geso Kara Age

    fried squid legs

    US$4.50
  • French Fries
    US$3.00

A La Carte

  • Edamame

    boiled soy beans

    US$1.00
  • Tako Wasabi

    salted raw octopus with wasabi flavor

    US$3.50
  • Kimchee

    kimchee pickles

    US$2.50
  • Asa Zuke

    japanese pickles

    US$2.50
  • Shiokara

    salted raw squid

    US$2.50
  • Shirasu Oroshi

    dried whitebait with grated radish

    US$3.50
  • Hiya Yakko

    cold tofu

    US$3.50
  • Ton Soku

    steamed pig feet

    US$4.00
  • Buta No Kakuni

    stewed pork

    US$4.50
  • Niku Jaga

    potato and beef stewed with soy sauce

    US$4.00
  • Harumaki

    spring rolls (3p)

    US$4.50
  • Shumai

    steamed dumplings a choice of pork (4p), shrimp (5p)

    US$4.50
  • Gyoza

    pan-fried dumplings (5p) a choice of pork, vegetables

    US$4.50
  • Charsu

    sliced roasted pork

    US$5.00
  • Agedashi Tofu

    lightly fried tofu in tempura sauce with bonito flakes

    US$3.50
  • Okonomiyaki

    japanese pancake w/ pork squid and vegetables

    US$5.00
  • Moro Q

    cucumber with miso dipping

    US$3.00
  • Arabiki Wiener

    grilled sausage

    US$3.50
  • Mentai Kyuri

    cucumber with spiced cod fish roe dipping

    US$4.00
  • Chawanmushi

    steamed egg custard with assorted ingredients

    US$5.50
  • Natta

    fermented soybeans

    US$3.00
  • Ohitashi

    boiled spinach with sesame & bonito flakes

    US$2.50
  • Yaki Nasu

    eggplant in tempura sauce toped with bonito flakes

    US$4.00
  • Hijiki

    pan-fried black seaweed with vegetables

    US$3.00
  • Oden

    japanese hotpot

    US$4.50
  • Satsuma Age

    grilled fish cake

    US$3.50
  • Yu Dofu

    boiled tofu with soy sauce base dip

    US$4.00
  • Yamaimo Senbongiri

    julienned japanese taro

    US$4.50
  • Dengaku

    grilled tofu with miso paste

    US$4.50
  • Motsu Ni

    stewed beef intestines in miso flavored soup

    US$4.50
  • Hotate Butter

    grilled scallop with butter (2p)

    US$4.50
  • Namako Su

    marinated sea cucumber

    US$4.50
  • Aspara Bacon

    asparagus wrapped with bacon

    US$4.00
  • Takoyaki

    japanese grilled flour balls with octopus (6p)

    US$5.00
  • Sparerib Bbq Ribs
    US$5.00
  • Kinoko Butter

    sauteed mushrooms (shitake, enoki, and oyster mushrooms)

    US$5.00
  • Hamburg Hamburg Steak
    US$6.00

Dessert

  • Ice Cream

    choice of vanilla, green tea, red bean

    US$2.50
  • Anmitsu Cubes

    of white translucent jelly made from seaweed served with sweet bean paste and vanilla ice cream

    US$4.00
  • Mochi Ice Cream

    two pieces of rice cake ice cream a choice of, vanilla, green tea, and red bean

    US$3.50
  • Green Tea Float
    US$3.50
  • Coke Float
    US$2.50