Kenji

Flipdeck
Style A
Style B

Gender

Male

Occupation

Competitive eater

First Appearance

Flipdeck Card Number

79

Known Relatives

Unknown

Papa Louie Pals Pack

Favorite Holiday(s)

All of them! (Cupcakeria, Hot Doggeria HD/To Go!)
Halloween (Pastaria/To Go!, Cupcakeria HD, Bakeria/To Go!, Paleteria To Go!)
Big Top Carnival (Donuteria, Taco Mia To Go!, Scooperia/HD/To Go!, Wingeria To Go!)
Cinco de Mayo (Cheeseria/To Go!, Cupcakeria To Go!, Sushiria/To Go!, Pancakeria HD/To Go!)
Cherry Blossom Festival (Taco Mia HD, Mocharia To Go!)
New Year (Pizzeria HD, Freezeria Deluxe)
Sugarplex Film Fest (Donuteria To Go!)
Day of the Dead (Cluckeria To Go!)

Closer

Kenji is a male customer who made his first appearance as a Closer in Papa's Hot Doggeria.

Flipdeck Info[]

Hometown: Tastyville
Occupation: Competitive Eater
Loves: Hot Dogs
Hates: Dining Etiquette

Kenji is a world famous Competitive Eater from Tastyville. He is the title holder for the Hot Dog Eating Championship, a yearly competition hosted by Griller Stadium. Kenji also holds numerous other eating records. Some of his highlights include 52 donuts, 34 quesadillas, and 76 cupcakes. He is currently training for the National Pizza Eating Championship.

Appearance[]

Kenji has pale, tanned skin, short black hair, and flat, oval-shaped eyes. He also has a faint patch of stubble on his chin. He wears a red tank top, a Hot Dog Eating Contest winner belt - consisting of a black band, golden buckle with a hot dog symbol, and golden stars studding across the belt. He also sports a red and yellow headband with thin white stripe crossing in the middle and matching arm bands, pale yellow pants, and a gold medal with a carved "1" symbol on it held by a white lace. He also wears white sneakers with red accents, yellow laces, and black soles.

Clean-Up[]

Kenji's tan was slightly updated and his hair received additional detailing.

Styles[]

Style B[]

Kenji wears a Lucha Libre wrestling mask, consisting of a red round mask with yellow fiery patterns. He also wears a red cape, pale yellow sleeveless shirt, red pants, and a gold medal held by a red lace. This outfit was initially introduced as Kenji's Style H during Halloween in Papa's Cupcakeria, later becoming his Style B upon the inception of the concept in Papa's Bakeria.

Style H (Halloween)[]

From Papa's Bakeria onwards, in games where he dresses up for Halloween, Kenji dresses up as a bottle of mustard, also wearing yellow sleeves.

Style H (Day of the Dead)[]

In games where he dresses up for Day of the Dead, Kenji wears a white mask with gray stitches, a red flower with six blue petals with a purple, blue, and gold swirl on either side, black eye holes with a red outline and a dark gold flower with six blue petals on either lens, a gold diamond at the top in between the eye holes, an upside down black heart nose a blue and purple whisker on either side, and a mouth with 5 upper teeth, a continuous lower tooth line, and a black beard.

On his body, he wears a black shirt with bone detailing, black makeup with white bone detailing on his arms, a red cape, his Style A belt but purple instead of black, black pants, and black shoes with black soles and dark red laces.

Starlight Jubilee/BBQ Outfit[]

In the 2017 and 2023 4th of July pictures, Kenji wears an outfit identical to that of his Style A, but with all elements of yellow swapped for blue.

Orders[]

Papa's Hot Doggeria[]

Hot Dog on a Regular Bun
Relish
Mustard
Ketchup
Relish
Drink and Popcorn:
- Large Dr. Cherry
- Medium Buttered Popcorn

Papa's Cupcakeria[]

As a Closer, Kenji's order changes with the holidays.

Papa's Freezeria HD[]

Large Cup
Kiwi
Rainbow Sherbet Syrup
Regular Blend
Whipped Cream
Wildberry Derps
Pomegranates
3 Waffle Wedges
Cherry (Center)

Papa's Pastaria/To Go![]

Al Dente Fettuccine
Three Cheese Sauce
Italian Seasoning
5 Sausages
4 Clams
Cheesy Bread

Holiday (Halloween)

Al Dente Fettuccine
Three Cheese Sauce
Cauldron Powder
5 Sausages
4 Mussels
Cheesy Bread

Papa's Freezeria To Go![]

Large Cup
Caramel Apple
Tutti Frutti Syrup
Smooth Blend
Whipped Cream
Key Lime Topping
Wildberry Derps
Cloudberry, Gummy Onion, Cloudberry

Papa's Donuteria[]

Regular Round Donut with Boston Cream
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Caramel Drizzle
- Crushed Peanuts
Pumpkin Roll Donut with Boston Cream
- Vanilla Icing
- Chocolate Chips
Chocolate Ring Donut with Whipped Cream
- Clear Glaze
- Creameo Bits

Holiday (Big Top Carnival)

Regular Round Donut with Apple Pie Filling
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Caramel Apple Drizzle
- Crushed Peanuts
Pumpkin Roll Donut with Boston Cream
- Vanilla Icing
- Candy Jack
Chocolate Ring Donut with Whipped Cream
- Clear Glaze
- Creameo Bits

Papa's Wingeria HD[]

8 Spicy Garlic Boneless Wings (All Over)
4 Teriyaki Tofu Skewers (Left)
4 French Fries (Right)
Kung Pao Dip, Mango Chili Dip, Ranch Dip

Papa's Pizzeria To Go![]

8 Philly Steak (All Over)
6 Sausages (Left)
6 Ground Beef (Right)
Regular Bake
6 Slices

Papa's Cheeseria[]

Rosemary Foccacia with American Cheese
Regular Grill
Sliced Ham
Shredded Lettuce
Ranch
Deep-Fried Pickles
Pulled Pork
Fries:
- Crinkle Cut Fries
- Ketchup
- Ranch

Holiday (Cinco de Mayo)

Rosemary Foccacia with American Cheese
Regular Grill
Chorizo Sausage
Shredded Lettuce
Guacamole
Deep-Fried Pickles
Pulled Pork
Fries:
- Crinkle Cut Fries
- Ketchup
- Ranch

Papa's Cupcakeria To Go![]

Liner C
Zebra Stripe Cake
Cupcake 1:
- Red Frosting
- Chocolate Drizzle
- Chocolate Chips
- Nutty Butter Cup
Cupcake 2:
- Chocolate Frosting
- Chocolate Drizzle
- Chocolate Chips
- Nutty Butter Cup
- Cherry

Holiday (Cinco de Mayo)

Liner A
Horchata Cake
Cupcake 1:
- Red Frosting
- Cocoa Chipotle Drizzle
- Cinco Swirls
- Nutty Butter Cup
- Churro
Cupcake 2:
- Chocolate Frosting
- Cocoa Chipotle Drizzle
- Cinco Swirls
- Nutty Butter Cup
- Cherry

Papa's Cupcakeria HD[]

Liner C
Zebra Stripe Cake
Cupcake 1:
- Red Frosting
- Chocolate Drizzle
- Chocolate Chips
- Nutty Butter Cup (Center)
Cupcake 2:
- Chocolate Frosting
- Chocolate Drizzle
- Chocolate Chips
- Cherry, Nutty Butter Cup, Cherry

Holiday (Halloween)

Liner C
Tarantula Cake
Cupcake 1:
- Red Frosting
- Chocolate Drizzle
- Spooky Sprinkles
- Candy Corn, Nutty Butter Cup, Candy Corn
Cupcake 2:
- Chocolate Frosting
- Licorice Drizzle
- Chocolate Chips
- Sugar Skull, Nutty Butter Cup, Sugar Skull

Papa's Bakeria[]

Vanilla Crispies Crust
Keylime Filling
Keylime Filling
Keylime Filling
Keylime Filling
Whipped Cream (Outer Ring)
Pistachios (Outer Ring)
6 Grape Jelly Cookies (Inner Ring)

Holiday (Halloween)

Vanilla Crispies Crust
Keylime Filling
Keylime Filling
Keylime Filling
Keylime Filling
Scream Cream (Outer Ring)
Pistachios (Outer Ring)
6 Skull Cookies (Inner Ring)

Papa's Taco Mia HD[]

Steak
Azul Ranch Taco
Lettuce
Blazeberry Sauce
Guacamole
Lettuce
Blazeberry Sauce
Chips and Dip:
- Spicy Twists
- Garlic Chipotle Dip

Holiday (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Tofu
Azul Ranch Taco
Fried Crispy Noodles
Blazeberry Sauce
Guacamole
Fried Crispy Noodles
Blazeberry Sauce
Chips and Dip:
- Spicy Twists
- Garlic Chipotle Dip

Papa's Sushiria/To Go![]

Ukoniro Soy Paper with Brown Rice
Flipped
- Tofu
- Cucumber Slices
- Green Onions
Furikake
Teriyaki Sauce
Bubble Tea:
- Tangerine Tea with Kiwi Bubbles

Holiday (Cinco de Mayo)

Ukoniro Soy Paper with Brown Rice
Flipped
- Chorizo
- Cucumber Slices
- Green Onions
Recado Rojo
Nacho Cheese
Bubble Tea:
- Horchata Tea with Kiwi Bubbles

Papa's Taco Mia To Go![]

Steak
Azul Ranch Taco
Lettuce
Blazeberry Sauce
Guacamole
Lettuce
Blazeberry Sauce
Chips and Dip:
- Spicy Twists
- Garlic Chipotle Dip

Holiday (Big Top Carnival)

Corn Dog
Azul Ranch Taco
Lettuce
Blazeberry Sauce
Cinnamon Swirl Popcorn
Caramel Apple Sauce
Chips and Dip:
- Spicy Twists
- Garlic Chipotle Dip

Papa's Pancakeria HD[]

Waffle
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Chips
Waffle
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Chips
Drink:
- Small Milk with Cocoa

Holiday (Cinco de Mayo)

Waffle
Whipped Cream
Cocoa Chipotle Syrup
Waffle
Whipped Cream
Cinco Swirls
Drink:
- Small Horchata with Cocoa

Papa's Pizzeria HD[]

Garlic Knot Crust
Buffalo Sauce with Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Hams (Top Right)
6 Sausages (Left)
8 Philly Steak (All Over)
6 Ground Beef (Right)
Regular Bake
6 Slices

Holiday (New Year)

Hot Dog Bites Crust
Buffalo Sauce with Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Hams (Top Right)
6 Sausages (Left)
8 Philly Steak (All Over)
6 Ground Beef (Right)
Regular Bake
6 Slices

Gingerbread Cookie with Dried Kiwi
- Spumoni
Snickerdoodle Cookie with Pomegranate
- Pistachio Ice Cream
Gingerbread Cookie with Dried Kiwi
- Spumoni
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Syrup
Pistachios
Peanuts

Holiday (Big Top Carnival)

Gingerbread Cookie with Dried Kiwi
- Spumoni
Snickerdoodle Cookie with Chocolate Bacon
- Caramel Apple Ice Cream
Gingerbread Cookie with Dried Kiwi
- Spumoni
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Syrup
Pistachios
Peanuts

Papa's Pancakeria To Go![]

Waffle
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Chips
Waffle
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Chips
Drink:
- Small Milk with Cocoa

Holiday (Cinco de Mayo)

Waffle
Whipped Cream
Cajeta Syrup
Waffle
Whipped Cream
Cinco Swirls
Drink:
- Small Horchata with Cream

Papa's Wingeria To Go![]

4 Teriyaki Tofu Skewers (All Over)
2 Spicy Garlic Boneless Wings (All Over)
2 Cheese Cubes (All Over)
8 Curly Fries (All Over)
Kung Pao Dip, Ranch Dip, Awesome Sauce Dip

Holiday (Big Top Carnival)

4 Teriyaki Tofu Skewers (All Over)
2 Candy Apple Boneless Wings (All Over)
2 Cheese Cubes (All Over)
8 Corn Dogs (All Over)
Kung Pao Dip, Ranch Dip, Awesome Sauce Dip

Papa's Donuteria To Go![]

Regular Ring Donut
- Clear Glaze
- Creameo Bits
Chocolate Round Donut with Whipped Cream
- Red Rose Icing
- Vanilla Drizzle
- Caramel Drizzle
Pumpkin Roll
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Crushed Peanuts

Holiday (Sugarplex Film Fest)

Regular Ring Donut
- Clear Glaze
- Creameo Bits
Chocolate Round Donut with Root Beer Float Filling
- Red Rose Icing
- Dual Licorice Drizzle
- Butterzinger Drizzle
Pumpkin Roll
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Baby Blots

Papa's Cheeseria To Go![]

American Cheese on Rosemary Focaccia
Regular Grill
Sliced Ham
Shredded Lettuce
Ranch
Deep-Fried Pickles
Pulled Pork
Fries:
- Crinkle Cut Fries
- Ketchup
- Ranch

Holiday (Cinco de Mayo)

American Cheese on Rosemary Focaccia
Regular Grill
Chorizo Sausage
Shredded Lettuce
Guacamole
Deep-Fried Pickles
Pulled Pork
Fries:
- Crinkle Cut Fries
- Black Beans
- Ranch

Papa's Bakeria To Go![]

Vanilla Crispies Crust
Key Lime Filling
Key Lime Filling
Key Lime Filling
Key Llime Filling
Whipped Cream (Outer Ring)
Pistachios (Outer Ring)
8 Grape Jelly Cookies (Inner Ring)

Holiday (Halloween)

Vanilla Crispies Crust
Key Lime Filling
Key Lime Filling
Key Lime Filling
Key Lime Filling
Scream Cream (Outer Ring)
Pistachios (Outer Ring)
8 Skull Cookies (Inner Ring)

Papa's Mocharia To Go![]

Large Cup
3 shots of Hot Chocolate Milk
- Salted Caramel Syrup
3 shots of French Roast
- Orange Mocha Syrup
Whipped Cream
Crushed Pistachios
Cannoli:
- Caramel Apple Shell
- Butterscotch Cream
- Cocoa Powder

Holiday (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Large Cup
3 shots of Hot Chocolate Milk
- Honeydew Syrup
3 shots of French Roast
- Orange Mocha Syrup
Azuki Fluff
Crushed Pistachios
Cannoli:
- Caramel Apple Shell
- Butterscotch Cream
- Cocoa Powder

Papa's Cluckeria To Go![]

Multigrain Bun
Watercress
Pork Chop with Spicy Cajun Batter
Teriyaki Sauce
Pickles
Summer Crisp Lettuce
Large Slush
- Tangerine Slush
- Kiwi Slush

Holiday (Day of the Dead)

Multigrain Bun
Watercress
Pork Chop with Spicy Cajun Batter
Teriyaki Sauce
Tamalito
Chicharrones
Large Slush
- Tangerine Slush
- Chamoyada Slush

Papa's Freezeria Deluxe[]

Large Cup
Caramel Apple
Citri-Shock Syrup
Smooth Blend
Whipped Cream
Key Lime Topping
Wildberry Derps
Cloudberry, Gummy Onion, Cloudberry

Holiday (New Year)

Large Cup
Caramel Apple
Tutti Frutti Syrup
Smooth Blend
Whipped Cream
Key Lime Topping
Wildberry Derps
Gummy Worm, Gummy Onion, Gummy Worm

Papa's Paleteria To Go![]

Rocket Pop
- Kiwi
- Orange Cream
- Papaya
Key Lime Dip (Top Left)
Cloudberry Dip (Top Right)
Chamoy Drizzle (Top Left)

Holiday (Halloween)

Rocket Pop
- Dr. Bones
- Orange Cream
- Dr. Bones
Key Lime Dip (Top Left)
Cloudberry Dip (Top Right)
Chamoy Drizzle (Top Left)

Ranks required to unlock him[]

Unlockables[]

In Papa's Pastaria, he is unlocked with Cauldron Powder.
In Papa's Donuteria, he is unlocked with Apple Pie Filling.
In Papa's Cupcakeria To Go! and Papa's Pancakeria HD/To Go!, he is unlocked with Cinco Swirls.
In Papa's Bakeria, he is unlocked with Skull Cookies.
In Papa's Sushiria/To Go!, he is unlocked with Horchata Tea.
In Papa's Pizzeria HD, he is unlocked with Ham.
In Papa's Wingeria To Go!, he is unlocked with Corn Dogs.
In Papa's Cluckeria To Go!, he is unlocked with Multigrain Bun.
In Papa's Paleteria To Go!, he is unlocked with Chamoy Drizzle.

Stickers[]

Papa's Bakeria[]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
4	Winter Wonderland	Reach Winter
15	Thankful	Unlock all Thanksgiving toppings
54	Flavorful Fillings	Unlock all of the Standard Fillings

Papa's Taco Mia HD[]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
31	Piggy Bank	Don't spend any money in the Shop for 7 days
81	Bubble Gum Bonanza	Have 10 different kinds of bubble gum in the lobby at once
9	Thankful	Unlock all Thanksgiving toppings

Papa's Sushiria[]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
61	Tuna Tuna Kahuna	Serve a Tuna Tuna Tempura Special to Kahuna
26	Rice Expert	Get a 100% Cooking Score on 20 orders
21	Repeat Customers	Earn 15 Bronze Customer Awards

Papa's Pancakeria HD[]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
77	Holiday Spirit	Serve 100 customers while wearing clothing that matches the season
75	Cinnamindy	Add Cinnamon to Mindy's order
66	Elle of the Brunch	Serve a Belle of the Brunch Special to Elle

Papa's Pizzeria HD[]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
2	Spring Has Sprung	Reach Spring
83	Dance Party	Use lots of musical furniture so 3 or more customers are dancing in the lobby
37	Upgrade Master	Buy all of the Upgrades in the Shop

Papa's Hot Doggeria HD[]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
34	Interior Decorator	Buy any 8 Furniture items from the Shop
36	New Coat of Paint	Buy any 4 Flooring or Wallpaper from the Shop
33	Advertiser	Buy any 8 Posters from the Shop

Papa's Scooperia/HD[]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
52	Cookbook Mastery	Master 20 Special Recipes by earning 5 Stars on each
11	Carnival Cookies	Unlock all Big Top Carnival toppings
57	Drizzling Dynamo	Unlock all of the Standard Syrups

Papa's Scooperia To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
53	Cookbook Mastery	Master 20 Special Recipes by earning 5 Stars on each
11	Carnival Cookies	Unlock all Big Top Carnival toppings
58	Drizzling Dynamo	Unlock all of the Standard Syrups

Papa's Pancakeria To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
16	Desayuno de Mayo	Unlock all Cinco de Mayo toppings
38	New Threads	Change your worker's shirt, pants, hat, jacket, and shoes
33	Advertiser	Buy any 8 Posters from the Shop

Papa's Wingeria To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
16	Carnival Food	Unlock all Big Top Carnival toppings
1	Summer Vacation	Reach Summer
86	Get the Tables!	Fill your lobby with 8 large tables

Papa's Donuteria To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
14	Summer Fun	Unlock all Summer Luau toppings
56	Donut Glazer	Unlock all of the Standard Icings
72	Choco Chuck	Add Chocolate Icing and Chocolate Chips to Chuck's order

Papa's Cheeseria To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
60	Kickin' with Kenji	Serve a Kickin' Chicken Special to Kenji
10	Trick or Treat	Unlock all Halloween toppings
20	Bronze Beginning	Earn 5 Bronze Customer Awards

Papa's Bakeria To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
14	Trick or Treat	Unlock all Halloween toppings
53	Pie Professional	Unlock all of the Crust flavors
78	Santa's Helper	Serve 20 customers during Christmas wearing a Christmas Hat and Fur Parka

Papa's Sushiria To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
29	Award Winning Restaurant	Get 5 Blue Ribbons from Jojo the Food Critic
46	Special Collector	Earn 5 Special Recipes from customers
22	Silver Medal	Earn 10 Silver Customer Awards

Papa's Pastaria To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
57	Side Orders	Unlock all of the Breads
65	Xolo al Formaggio	Serve a Fettuccine al Formaggio Special to Xolo
28	Perfect!	Get a Perfect Score on 30 orders

Papa's Mocharia To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
80	Wrong Restaurant	Serve Roy while wearing a Pizzeria Polo and Pizzeria Cap
48	Recipe Collection	Earn 15 Special Recipes from customers
41	Film Crew	Serve the documentary film crew

Papa's Cluckeria To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
37	Upgrade Master	Buy all of the Upgrades in the Shop
63	Towering Taylor	Serve a Towering Teriyaki Special to Taylor
88	Special Delivery	Serve 50 delivery orders to customers

Papa's Freezeria Deluxe[]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
40	Scarlett and the Shakers	Serve all of the band members of Scarlett and the Shakers
27	Top Expert	Get a 100% Topping Score on 20 orders
25	Build Expert	Get a 100% Build Score on 20 orders

Papa's Paleteria To Go![]

Sticker Number	Name	Achievement
14	Colorful Paletas	Unlock all Holi toppings
65	Ally Oscura	Serve an Órbita Oscura Special to Ally Kabam
84	Get the Tables!	Fill your lobby with 8 large tables

Earn all three stickers in any of the above games to unlock this style:

Papa's Next Chefs[]

2014: He lost to Johnny in the second round of the Keylime Division, finishing in third place, alongside Cecilia.
2015: He beat Connor in the first round of the Buffalo Division, but lost to Timm in the Division Finals, finishing in second place, alongside Sienna.
2016: He lost to Robby in the second round of the Kiwi Division, finishing in fourth place, alongside Julep.
2017: He beat Gremmie in the first round of the Iyokan Division, but lost to Allan in the Division Finals, finishing in second place, alongside Lisa.
2020: He lost to Deano in the second round of the Pumpkin Division, finishing in third place, alongside Kasey O.
2021: He lost to Kaleb in the first round of the Shadowberry Division, finishing in third place, alongside Julep.
2023: He lost to Chase in the first round of the Aprajita Division, finishing in third place, alongside Indigo.

Trivia[]

The name Kenji in Japanese can have multiple meanings and can also be written in many forms. The commonly accepted meanings of the name "Kenji" includes strong and intelligent.
Kenji is Mitch's idol when it comes to competitive eating, according to the latter's Flipdeck.
In the results of the Buffalo Division in Papa's Next Chefs 2015, he wears a silver buckled belt with the division logo instead of the gold belt he usually wears. This is because he won second place.
When he is accompanying someone in the Dining Room, the "1" symbol on his medal is flipped.
He appears in the National Hot Dog Day holiday picture.
He always orders the holiday toppings in Papa's Hot Doggeria HD/To Go!.
The following stickers are earned when the player serves specific ingredients or specials to Kenji:
- In Papa's Cheeseria To Go!, the "Kickin' with Kenji" sticker is earned when the player serves a Kickin' Chicken to Kenji.
Kenji himself may happen to be a reference to a competitive eater in real life named Matt Stonie, and this is hinted by his appearance, occupation, and his ancestry, which are all like that of Matt Stonie.