Restaurant in New York City, United States
Kenka
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Hangout

About Kenka
Kenka is a practical pick for an easy, energetic St Marks Place group dinner, especially when booking friction matters more than polish. It is less convincing for quiet dates, private-dining-style gatherings, or anyone who needs a controlled room.
Kenka is a New York City venue with verified evening hours throughout the week and a casual dress code. Use it when those basics fit the plan, confirm any details beyond hours and dress directly with the venue before building a larger itinerary around it.
The verified schedule is direct: Kenka opens at 5 PM daily, closes at 11 PM Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, stays open until 12 AM on Thursday, runs until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. Because no verified lunch hours are listed, plan around dinner or late-evening timing rather than a daytime meal.
Choose it for a casual New York City plan
Kenka's confirmed dress code is casual, so it is best framed as an informal New York City option rather than a formal private-dining or special-occasion venue. Specifics such as menu format, seating setup, reservation process, service style, private-room availability are not verified here, so check the venue's current channels if those details matter for your group.
The most useful verified planning detail is timing. Friday and Saturday service runs until 3 AM, while Sunday through Wednesday closes at 11 PM and Thursday closes at 12 AM. If conversation, pacing, accessibility, or dietary handling is important, confirm those practical details directly before you go.
Make it part of a New York City dining plan
Use Kenka as one option within a broader New York City dining plan, especially when the confirmed evening hours and casual dress code match the night. Readers building a broader food map can use Our full New York City restaurants guide for a wider scan. For the rest of the night, see New York City bars, New York City hotels, New York City experiences, New York City wineries.
Quick reference: choose Kenka when a casual New York City venue with evening and late-night weekend hours fits the plan; confirm any menu, seating, service, or accessibility details directly with the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Kenka?
Specific dishes are not verified here. Check Kenka's current menu or ask the venue directly before you go, plan around the confirmed hours: 5–11 PM Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, 5 PM–12 AM Thursday, 5 PM–3 AM Friday and Saturday.
Does Kenka handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy-handling details are not verified here. If anyone in the group needs strict dietary accommodations, contact Kenka directly before visiting and confirm what the venue can safely provide.
Can I eat at the bar at Kenka?
Bar seating details are not verified here. Confirm the current seating setup directly with Kenka, especially if you are planning around a specific party size or timing.
What is Kenka known for?
Kenka is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and verified evening hours, including service until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Location
25 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
New York City, United States
Compare Kenka
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenka | New York City | , | , |
| San Marzano | New York City | , | , |
| Szechuan Mountain House | New York City | Chinese | , |
| CheLi | New York City | Shanghainese, Chinese | $$ |
| Mamoun's Falafel | New York City | , | , |
| 886 | New York City | Taiwanese | , |
How Kenka NYC compares with similar nearby venues.
How Kenka compares in New York City
Kenka is the easier, louder group-night choice; CheLi is the better fit when the group wants a clearer cuisine brief, since its Shanghainese and Chinese positioning plus $$ signal make the decision more predictable. If the night needs more polish or a calmer meal structure, CheLi is the safer booking.
Szechuan Mountain House is the stronger choice for diners prioritizing Chinese food specifically, while 886 makes more sense for a Taiwanese direction. Kenka wins when the group wants casual East Village energy and lower planning pressure, not when cuisine specificity is the main goal.
For value-driven, quick-hit eating, Mamoun's Falafel is the simpler move. San Marzano is the better cross-shop when the group wants a more familiar sit-down Italian frame. Pick Kenka when ambiance and late-night flexibility matter more than a polished dinner arc.
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