Kenji Omakase

Kenji Omakase is a sushi restaurant at 217 Camp St in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering an evening destination for sushi, nigiri, and a chef-guided omakase dinner. With a 4.6-star rating from 212 reviews, the restaurant has earned praise from diners for carefully prepared sushi, welcoming service, and an experience that gives each course room to shine. Whether you are planning a special dinner or simply hoping to enjoy excellent nigiri, Kenji Omakase brings together a focused sushi experience and a menu with options beyond omakase.

For guests who choose omakase, sitting at the counter offers a close view of the meal as it unfolds. Reviewers describe a sequence of courses with varied flavor profiles, including ingredients and preparations they had not tried before. The chef explains each dish and answers questions, making the tasting feel approachable as well as distinctive. One guest highlighted a 12-piece omakase and especially enjoyed the scallops, while other feedback praises nigiri and sushi for their fresh taste and tender texture. The menu also includes à la carte choices, so diners can shape a meal around their preferences rather than committing to a tasting.

There is more to explore than sushi alone. Customer comments call out the crab in the signature rolls and praise the chicken karaage, with one reviewer describing it as a standout favorite. Cocktails also receive enthusiastic mentions, adding another option for a relaxed dinner out. Across reviews, diners point to attentive, friendly staff and consistent service; at the omakase counter, the chance to ask questions and hear about each course can add context to ingredients and flavors. The restaurant’s decor and overall feel are also part of the appeal, creating a setting suited to an unhurried meal.

Kenji Omakase may suit sushi enthusiasts seeking a counter-seat tasting, couples celebrating an occasion, or friends who want to share sushi, signature rolls, and drinks. It can also work for diners who prefer to order à la carte or want to try dishes such as karaage alongside their sushi. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 to 10:30 p.m.; it is closed on Monday. If you are looking for a sushi restaurant in central New Orleans, check current availability and plan an evening at Kenji Omakase around the style of meal you enjoy most.