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KENKA

East Village, Manhattan, New York County · New York

25 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003

Japanese restaurant known for street-food-style fare & inexpensive beer, along with flashy decor.

Dishes: Cheap beer and eats

Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.

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