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Casa Kenji is a modern Japanese–Spanish/Latin restaurant rooted in fire, flavor, and seasonality. Led by Chef Bigler Cruz, our cuisine blends Japanese precision with the bold, soulful spirit of Latin cooking—brought to life over binchotan charcoal and open flame. Casa Kenji brings these influences together: fire-driven cooking, clean Japanese flavors, vibrant Latin energy, and a commitment to exceptional, seasonal products. Our menu showcases hand-crafted sushi, seasonal omakase, smoky tapas, and seafood-focused dishes using top-quality fish from around the world. Our cocktail program highlights sake, Japanese whisky, and other Japanese spirits, crafted to complement both our bright, citrus-driven flavors and our rich, fire-kissed dishes.
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Address: 3201 Allen Pkwy Suite E110, Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (346) 571-4074
Website: http://www.casakenji.com/
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Reviews
Ms. Houston Real Estate
Thoroughly enjoyed this and everything was fantastic! As an avid sushi lover in Houston, I’ve been wanting to try this place and found plenty of reservations available for a random Tuesday. I’m surprised it’s not busier to be honest.
The happy hour is worth rushing to from 4-6 every day. $4 off rolls and all cocktails, $25 tuna flights, and $2 dressed east coast oysters – sign me up!
If you’re looking for great sushi in Houston with a solid happy hour, fresh oysters, and high-quality fish, this spot is definitely worth checking out.
Valet is available but there’s a lot available across the way ~ also Clarkwood is next door!
… moreThe happy hour is worth rushing to from 4-6 every day. $4 off rolls and all cocktails, $25 tuna flights, and $2 dressed east coast oysters – sign me up!
If you’re looking for great sushi in Houston with a solid happy hour, fresh oysters, and high-quality fish, this spot is definitely worth checking out.
Valet is available but there’s a lot available across the way ~ also Clarkwood is next door!
Adrian
Casa Kenji is a standout addition to the Houston dining scene, offering an incredible fusion of Japanese technique and bold flavors. The Kenji de Limón cocktail was the perfect start, pairing beautifully with the vibrant Crudo De Hamachi and the texture rich Bluefin Crudo. We loved the hot plates, especially the crispy Chicken Karaage and the savory Broccolini with its punchy gochujang salsa brava. The sushi was top tier, from the inventive Hama Chili and OT Makis to the melt in your mouth Chu Toro and King Salmon nigiri. Do not leave without trying the Cacao De Brasa; the smoked ice cream paired with the chocolate mousse created an unforgettable finish to the meal.
… moreMya Wilson
I would recommend this place a thousand times if I could! Everything was freshly made and all the nigiri just melted in our mouths. The pork chop, bluefin otoro binchotan, and the toffee mochi were all star dishes in my eyes, but everything we ate was delicious. Overall an amazing dining experience and the chefs exceeded my expectations of what Japanese-Latin fusion could taste like!
… moreKristen Clymer
I got the chance to try Casa Kenji tonight and had a great experience. The atmosphere was chic , welcoming, and comfortable, making it an easy place to relax and enjoy the meal. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our waiter, Thien was especially helpful and recommended some excellent options that we probably wouldn’t have tried otherwise! The service was friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a really enjoyable visit, and I’d definitely recommend checking it out if you’re a sushi fan.
… moreMaria Dewaard
Absolutely delightful experience at Casa Kenji last night. Every dish we tried was thoughtful, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. Highlights included the cabbage (way more exciting than it sounds), the Japanese sweet potato, and the kabocha tempura, all perfectly executed and deeply comforting.
The binchotan and tataki were standouts as well, with the wagyu tataki being especially memorable: rich, clean, and expertly prepared. The pacing of the meal was perfect, they truly took their time.
Each dish came out in a timely fashion, and they waited until we finished one course before bringing the next. Every dish was also clearly explained, which added to the overall experience.
The menu feels creative without being pretentious, and you can tell how much care goes into both the ingredients and the technique. Can’t wait to come back and explore more, highly recommend.
… moreThe binchotan and tataki were standouts as well, with the wagyu tataki being especially memorable: rich, clean, and expertly prepared. The pacing of the meal was perfect, they truly took their time.
Each dish came out in a timely fashion, and they waited until we finished one course before bringing the next. Every dish was also clearly explained, which added to the overall experience.
The menu feels creative without being pretentious, and you can tell how much care goes into both the ingredients and the technique. Can’t wait to come back and explore more, highly recommend.
thien nguyen
It was a great experience with this high end sushi restaurant in my opinion, beautiful decoration, still keep it Japanese Vibe if you bring your friends and family celebrating in loud environments as Japanese restaurant in Japan.
Taste:
all the Shiromi(White fish) and Hikarimono (Silver-Skin fish) are super fresh from Toyosu Japan. Nirigi are affordable for this type of River Oaks location.
Grilled Dish: Very well seasoned, beautiful display and smokiness is the highlight that I love it especially Akaushi Hot Rock.
Dessert? Man, Toffee Mochi was the one that my Wife loveeeeee and die for.
Shout out to Montserrat and the team for being helpful to make guests enjoy the atmosphere and beyond!!!
Will come back eventually.
… moreTaste:
all the Shiromi(White fish) and Hikarimono (Silver-Skin fish) are super fresh from Toyosu Japan. Nirigi are affordable for this type of River Oaks location.
Grilled Dish: Very well seasoned, beautiful display and smokiness is the highlight that I love it especially Akaushi Hot Rock.
Dessert? Man, Toffee Mochi was the one that my Wife loveeeeee and die for.
Shout out to Montserrat and the team for being helpful to make guests enjoy the atmosphere and beyond!!!
Will come back eventually.
Mal Naissac
Casa Kenji is a bit of a mixed bag.
On the positive side, the restaurant decor is beautiful — modern, chic, and very Instagram-friendly. The server was friendly once we actually got service and checked in on us regularly afterward. And to be fair, the food we did receive was tasty and well-prepared.
That said, the experience had some pretty frustrating issues. After being seated, no one came to take our drink or appetizer orders for a solid 15 minutes. It genuinely felt like we were forgotten. Not a great first impression.
When we finally started ordering, we kept hearing, “We don’t have this today… we don’t have that today.” After a few rounds of that, we had to ask, “Can you just tell us what you do have?” That was awkward and made ordering feel more difficult than it needed to be.
The biggest letdown, however, was the food size. Even items labeled as “entrees” arrived looking more like small bites. Everything was delicious, but gone almost immediately — literally a few bites and it was over. Don’t be fooled by the photos; they photograph beautifully, but they are much smaller than expected for the price.
One slightly amusing side note: I’m pretty sure Hilal was seated next to us. We watched them try (and fail) to fix a very wobbly table for a while — which kind of summed up the night.
Overall, Casa Kenji looks great and has potential, but between the slow start, limited availability, and tiny servings, it didn’t quite deliver. With better pacing, clearer menu availability, and more substantial dishes, this could be a much stronger experience.
… moreOn the positive side, the restaurant decor is beautiful — modern, chic, and very Instagram-friendly. The server was friendly once we actually got service and checked in on us regularly afterward. And to be fair, the food we did receive was tasty and well-prepared.
That said, the experience had some pretty frustrating issues. After being seated, no one came to take our drink or appetizer orders for a solid 15 minutes. It genuinely felt like we were forgotten. Not a great first impression.
When we finally started ordering, we kept hearing, “We don’t have this today… we don’t have that today.” After a few rounds of that, we had to ask, “Can you just tell us what you do have?” That was awkward and made ordering feel more difficult than it needed to be.
The biggest letdown, however, was the food size. Even items labeled as “entrees” arrived looking more like small bites. Everything was delicious, but gone almost immediately — literally a few bites and it was over. Don’t be fooled by the photos; they photograph beautifully, but they are much smaller than expected for the price.
One slightly amusing side note: I’m pretty sure Hilal was seated next to us. We watched them try (and fail) to fix a very wobbly table for a while — which kind of summed up the night.
Overall, Casa Kenji looks great and has potential, but between the slow start, limited availability, and tiny servings, it didn’t quite deliver. With better pacing, clearer menu availability, and more substantial dishes, this could be a much stronger experience.
Sujit Bhavsar
Ate here last weekend. Ambiance and service were excellent. There were some standout dishes like the Bluefin Otoro they sear with charcoal tableside, the Broccolini and the Sweet Potato. Others were just ok – the shrimp and Chilean Seabass. The Toffee mochi dessert was very good. Overall we enjoyed the meal but not sure I would go back. Portions are small for the entrees and considering they encourage you to share I would have expected bigger portions. The Nigiri we ordered was very good – the King Salmon was delicious.
… moreChris Benell
Great new restaurant! We did the somakase experience – a curated menu chosen by your server to your preferences and budget. Anthony did a great job, we ended up with some great dishes we might have never tried otherwise. Highlights are the cabbage (no joke this was incredible), nigiri, and Japanese pumpkin tempura.
Only criticism we have is that the service was running a bit slow between dishes. It took a good 10-15 minutes between each course, of which we had 6.
… moreOnly criticism we have is that the service was running a bit slow between dishes. It took a good 10-15 minutes between each course, of which we had 6.
Nick Sumner
One of the more elevated dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. Expert fusion of Japanese and Latin cuisine and flavors. We were expertly guided on dish choice by our server Thien as it was our first time in. Every dish was fantastic. The cocktail menu was just as well thought out as the dining menu. I look forward to stopping here next time I’m in Houston. Could not recommend this place more.
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