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KENGAI: The Spirit of the Jacaranda Tree - KENGAI, Akumal, ROO

KENGAI

4.7
4.7
50 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Asian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
El espíritu del árbol de jacaranda
El árbol de Jacaranda fue trasplantado a México por inmigrantes japoneses en el siglo XX. Es una
inspiración adecuada para este restaurante teppanyaki, que fusionará técnicas clásicas japonesas y del
sudeste asiático con ingredientes y estilos locales. Kengai es la interpretación de una experiencia de
teppanyaki adaptada a Tulum.

The Spirit of the Jacaranda Tree
The Jacaranda tree was transplanted to Mexico by Japanese immigrants in the 20th century. It is a fitting
inspiration for this teppanyaki restaurant, which will merge classic Japanese and Southeast Asian
techniques with local ingredients and styles. Kengai is a new interpretation of a high-energy teppanyaki
experience, well-adapted for Tulum.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Teppanyaki
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    998 432 0194
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Area
    Tulum
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Service

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Good for business meals

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Romantic

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Tulum

    Best Overall

  • Tulum

    Best Food

  • Tulum

    Best Service

  • Tulum

    Best Value

  • Tulum

    Innovative

  • Tulum

    Good for groups

  • Tulum

    Healthy

  • Tulum

    Hot spot

  • Tulum

    Great for fine wines

  • Tulum

    Romantic

  • Tulum

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
KENGAI offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests love the "beautiful venue" and attentive staff. Standout dishes include the "delicious udon" and "delectable Bao Buns," while the chocolate dessert is a "showstopper." Though some dishes vary, the overall experience is praised for its "great service" and ambiance.

50 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding culinary experience with first class service in an amazing place.

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  2. Joshua

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family of four (parents and two teens) liked Kengai enough to eat there twice while staying at the Conrad outside Tulum. The dumplings and thereage (teriyaki chicken over rice) were a huge hit for my picky eater kid, and the rest of us sampled the various dishes of the menu. The bibimbap was the highlight for me, with a nice wok flavor on the vegetables and perfect rice. The ambiance is upscale but casual and family friendly. The wait staff is friendly and prompt, though not as polished or attentive as a true fine dining restaurant. Portion size is just right, and nothing was left uneaten. Desserts were highlighted by the chocolate sphere, which echos the design of restaurant’s architecture and is melted in front of the diner by a bath in hot chocolate sauce. We don’t drink alcohol, but we do have beverages, appetizers and desserts, so our check came to around $300 US each evening for the four of us. I would say this typical for this hotel/resort, with high and lower cost options available.

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  3. NickB

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. The restaurant is a must try.

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  4. Won VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was all very good - kids menu also very good (udon was a but too small, but the chicken was very good). Service was excellent.

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  5. John VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and drinks. Creative cocktails and extensive wine list. Varied food menu and delish desserts.

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  6. Juan Edgardo

    Guadalajara1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente comida y servicio, postre delicioso, una muy agradable experiencia en general

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio y la comida exquisita! El UDON AL WOK CON TRUFA es delicioso!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hicieron una cena muy especial, todo las personas que nos atendieron fueron muy amables y conocen perfectamente la comida que sirven y recomiendan.

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  9. Tanya

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and amazing food presentation and taste

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Houston15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overpriced. Food average at best. Service great. Need a new chef

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FAQs

KENGAI is rated 4.7 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for KENGAI

Carr. Cancún - Tulum 307, Akumal, ROO 77774

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Tulum
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Teppanyaki
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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