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Kenichi


419 Colorado
Austin, 78701-2918
512/320-8883
www.kenichiaustin.com
Hours: Mon.-Wed., Sun., 5:30-10pm; Thu.-Sat., 5:30-11pm
offers freshly ground wasabi, more than 20 different types of sake, and wild-boar gyoza. There are also plenty of gluten-free choices.

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2003: Readers Favorites
  • 2003: Readers Sushi
  • 2002: Readers Favorites
  • 2002: Critics Wild-Game Dish
  • 2001: Readers Favorites

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