Neighborhood Guide: Kentwood

Kentwood is a major southeast suburb of Grand Rapids. This progressive area offers suburban living with enjoyable shopping centers such as the Woodland Mall.This diverse area also hold affordable housing options ranging from rentals to homes. The neighborhood is filled with the creative energy of Grand Rapids including the innovative art scene, the Beer City Ale Trail, and the variety of live music venues.

Restaurants

Le Kabob is a family-friendly Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant with delectable and authentic cuisine. The menu features a mix of traditional favorites made from scratch while still offering innovative combinations that both keep authenticity

while also incorporating modern trends. The health-conscious establishment has balanced meals with at least 2 servings of vegetables that contain no refined sugars. Menu items include hummus, falafel, shish kababs, shawarma, and pita wraps A popular entree is the chicken shata with charboiled marinated chicken breast smothered with freshly cut tomato, jalapeno, onion, and garlic sautd with natural herbs and spices. These fresh and creative meals are paired with a charming atmosphere and make for the perfect dining experience.

Firefox & CMChicken has risen to the top as one of the best chicken spots in Kentwood. The relatively new restaurant serves us popular Korean dishes but its main attraction is its Korean fried chicken. The cook-to-order is double-fried in order

to make the chicken skin crispy and crunchy. Firefox chicken is conveniently located near the Woodland mall, the perfect stop for a quick bite after shopping. A popular menu item is the Garlic Soy Chicken Wings which have the perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and tang. If you’d like an authentic Korean dish, try the Cheese Chicken Tteok-Bok-Ki with mozzarella cheese, chicken tenders, and rice cakes covered in gochujang, a Korean red chili pepper paste. This casual dining experience is packed with flavor.

Karki Restaurant is home to authentic food from Nepal made with seasonings that makes meals with a bursts of flavor in each bite. The establishment brings this new taste to Grand

Rapids with chefs that have over 20 years of experience and passon for Nepali Cuisine. The menu offers a great selection of vegetarian options although a fan favorite is the goat vindaloo, a curry dish with chili, vinegar, garlic, and potatoes served with rice. These amazingly complex flavours display a brillant use of spice.With reasonable prices and friendly service, Karki Restaurant is definitely a hidden gem.

Things To do

Pinewood park is open to the public in the Kentwood area. It features a variety of sports amenities, playgrounds, and picnic areas great for a peaceful afternoon. Several groups use the

park for sports venue with its skate ramps, baseball fields, and basketball courts. There is even interactive structure throughout the playground for children. This easy to visit spot has various activities available for everyone.

Learn to skate at the Kentwood Ice Arena. This ice rink is home to the city’s varsity hockey team the East Kentwood Falcons, you might get the chance to catch them on the ice. When there is no planned game, The Ice Arena is open to a variety of public

programs including lessons for hockey and skating at all levels. Open skate is available for specific days and times and allows guests to have fun on the ice on their own. If you aren’t a fan of the cold, Kentwood Ice Arena has a heated public area and a concession stand stocked with snacks and drinks.

A main attraction of Kentwood is the famous commercial Woodland Mall which offers moere than 160 shops and restaurants for visitors to choose from. The shopping center

facilitates Phoenix Theaters, its very own cinema featuring the latest films. With so many options available, visitors can check out trendy stores, search for home decorations or dine at nearby restaurants, Woodland Mall has it all.