Kanji OTR
Located in the heart of OTR and Findlay Market, Kanji OTR opened its doors in 2021. … Cincinnati, OH 45202. Located on the corner of Elm & Elder across from …
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We stopped by Konji at 1739 Elm St in Cincinnati and honestly had a really good meal. I got the Kimbop and the Rom Yum, and both were full of flavor. The Kimbop was fresh and satisfying, and the Rom Yum had a nice kick to it that made it stand out. Everything tasted like it was made with care, not just thrown together. The vibe inside was chill and comfortable, which made it easy to just relax and enjoy the food. Our server Joy was super nice and really helpful. She answered our questions and made the whole experience even better.
… moreJ Morris
A really awesome spot! Our server was really informative from the start and patient if we had a question about something. They brought out an extra dip for the chicken katsu, a honey mustard mix that was so delicious with it we wished we could have bought a bottle. Sushi was great and beautifully presented ❤️ To top off the whole experience, the wait to get our food was almost non existent. They were so fast and efficient!
… morekruthi p
We had the Seoul wings and wasabi shumai to start our meal. Both were brilliant in taste and so different.
The bulgogi and dol sot bibimbap were great. The specialty rolls however were just ok. They could have had a better punch in taste. The banchan was tasty as well.
… moreBen Shakman
What a neat place! I stopped in for a solo dinner during a business trip and sat at the bar. Not generally my first choice but it looked pretty empty and the restaurant was pretty full so I figured it was a quick path to food.
I saw both Korean and Japanese items on the menu so I asked the bartender which cuisine they did better. She told me the owner is Korean and that’s all I needed to know.
Started with their Agadashi tofu. Not at all Korean but one of my favorites and I was in the mood for something I don’t generally order. It was easily the best Agadashi tofu I’ve ever been served. The breading was really light, broth really savory and bonito flakes plentiful but it was the tofu that stole the show. Tender, silky-smooth and a delicate flavor that matched so well with the rest of the dish.
Dinner was Bulgogi because bulgogi! Damn I love Bulgogi! Their version was delicious but not the best I’ve had. The beef was flavorful and well-marinated. I appreciated the thin slice and caramelization that brought to some of the pieces. Good size portion of beef. Banchan was pretty good but very small portions that were served on request, not automatically.
… moreSarah Thomas
You can’t make a bad choice here! If you look at my other reviews, it’s very clear I am a huge fan of sushi and only post reviews for those I feel are the best around! I’ve been to Kanji multiple times and the beef bulgogi and sushi are always drool-worthy. They have a large selection of beverages and of course, sake. I like the location due to its proximity to various venues, including Findlay Market (across the street), Memorial Hall OTR, and Cincinnati Music Hall.
… moreAud
Street parking was available.
Our server was very polite and told us the popular menu items frequently ordered, Wings along with something else. We decided to try thr wings, ugh, I’m glad he told us because they were perfectly cooked, seasoned and the sauce is finger licking good. Our server came over with 4 small dishes with roots/veggies seasoned very well for us to get and if wanted, to add to our meals. The shrimp fried rice was good but could’ve used more seasoning in it. The galbi, I couldn’t stop eating this (beef) because it’s seasoned so well . This is a place I’d definitely come back to.
… moreAmy Rash
We came for lunch on a Saturday and had no issue a being seated right away. Everything we tried was delicious and our server, Abigale, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.
Definitely check it out!
… moreBrennan Brown
Love Kanji & Abigale! Always come back here when we’re in town and it was our first time having Abigale as our server. She was phenomenal! Great energy.
… moreJudeţ Mevertis
Edit: I had a small mishap the last time I went, but the owners were kind enough to reach out to me to resolve the issue, and I always appreciate when businesses put in the effort to do that. It shows they really care about quality and have high standards. The fish katsu and sushi (Juanito roll) was good
… moreMelody Smith
Nice location, great food, friendly service. From the host to our waitress Abigail who recommended the seol wings. A great first time experience. I’ll see you all again soon
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