Versed in the cuisines of Japan, China and the West, Kenya Sakai displays expertise that spans the food cultures of past and present. Pursuing a theme of ‘foods Japanese find familiar’, he has assembled a menu of dishes that make one feel at ease. Bowls of roasted pork fillet and clear soup surprise with their deft use of Chinese cooking techniques. Music piped into the dining room ranges from classical to enka ballads. Sakai and his wife keep everyone in a good mood—at Kenya, the smiles never fade.