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Address: 600 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 628-1441
Website: https://www.kappokappo.com/
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Kappo Kappo is a Japanese & French inspired omakase located inside the proper hotel. Beautiful atmosphere, thoughtful presentation executed beautifully by two …
Kappo Kappo Restaurant – Austin, TX | OpenTable
Kappo Kappo offers “an intimate and truly exclusive experience” with a refined Japanese-French fusion menu. Diners praised the “phenomenal food” and “incredible …
Reviews
Amani Codichini
I wanted to love this place, but it fell short—especially at its price point.
The chefs and the service were excellent. The food was good overall, but nothing was particularly memorable.
* Gougère: It was okay, but you could tell it was premade.
* Chawanmushi: This was maybe one of the most unique bites.
* Sashimi: The fish was very plain on its own.
* Seasonal bites: They were okay; I liked the black cod miso.
* Nigiri: They served two pieces of tuna and torched one of them. However, it was cold by the time it was served since they spent time preparing it individually for each guest. The raw piece, though, was great.
* Wagyu beef cheek: It was super tender; however, it was too fatty and needed some acidity or something to cut through the richness.
* Takikomi rice & miso soup: Both were good.
* Wagyu + Wagyu: One of the best dishes of the evening.
* Ice cream: Very good.
* Namelaka: It was okay.
* Madeleine: It was good.
… moreThe chefs and the service were excellent. The food was good overall, but nothing was particularly memorable.
* Gougère: It was okay, but you could tell it was premade.
* Chawanmushi: This was maybe one of the most unique bites.
* Sashimi: The fish was very plain on its own.
* Seasonal bites: They were okay; I liked the black cod miso.
* Nigiri: They served two pieces of tuna and torched one of them. However, it was cold by the time it was served since they spent time preparing it individually for each guest. The raw piece, though, was great.
* Wagyu beef cheek: It was super tender; however, it was too fatty and needed some acidity or something to cut through the richness.
* Takikomi rice & miso soup: Both were good.
* Wagyu + Wagyu: One of the best dishes of the evening.
* Ice cream: Very good.
* Namelaka: It was okay.
* Madeleine: It was good.
Kat DiBella
Absolutely wonderful. Chefs are warm, welcoming, and put together a thoughtful menu. Delicious food all around. Agree with Bao below – the quality matches Michelin-starred restaurants we’ve been to. One of the best Austin has to offer – can’t wait to be back!
… moreSon Hong
Service was phenomenal. There were a couple of stand out dishes like the rice made with fish bone broth in brown butter. The real question is value for the price point especially when a good chunk of the ingredients (usually the ones I’d expect to come from Japan for that price point) are domestically sourced. Worth having had once I think but not something I’m itching for again.
… moreKim Pham-Sposito
While I would love to give them stars based purely on the taste of food and the brothers’ personalities, coming to Kappo Kappo is an expensive endeavors that competes with so many other Omakase experiences in town, and at this very moment, it’s not quite a 5-star experience to me (YET).
To get to the point, the food is good, technique shines through, there’s variety which I appreciate, and I was actually full afterward (which isn’t always the case with Omakase). There’s a good mix between lighter and heavier, of fish and meat, of savory and sweet. We got fresh fish, but we also got Wagyu, we got rice, and we even got soup. Oh, and there’re vegetables! What else could you ask for in an Asian meal? The atmosphere and set up are where I hope they continue refining and addressing.
Music was way too loud and gives off hotel bar vibe. It’s like the bar outside just continues into what’s supposed to be an intimate space and experience. Synchrony with the flow needs work, they can’t pause to tell everyone each course they’re serving because it’s just so damn loud.
The space is also interesting. It’s somewhere in the middle of intimate and not so intimate. There’s the counter, but there’re also tables in the back (similar to the set up of their sando pop up, just more glamorous). To bring food to those in the back requires the chefs/servers to go all the way around the bar, which cuts into efficiency and make things look chaotic in a relatively small space. Maybe that’s the vibe they’re wanting to achieve, but the space itself might be a smidge small for all the people moving about and all the noises. They’re also very new and will need time to iron out all the kinks – hopefully we’ll support them enough so that we’ll get to a point that this is one of the top omakase experiences in Austin.
I would definitely still recommend that you give Kappo Kappo a try and form your own opinions because the good (the food along with the brothers’ experience and personalities) certainly outweigh the not-yet-good.
… moreTo get to the point, the food is good, technique shines through, there’s variety which I appreciate, and I was actually full afterward (which isn’t always the case with Omakase). There’s a good mix between lighter and heavier, of fish and meat, of savory and sweet. We got fresh fish, but we also got Wagyu, we got rice, and we even got soup. Oh, and there’re vegetables! What else could you ask for in an Asian meal? The atmosphere and set up are where I hope they continue refining and addressing.
Music was way too loud and gives off hotel bar vibe. It’s like the bar outside just continues into what’s supposed to be an intimate space and experience. Synchrony with the flow needs work, they can’t pause to tell everyone each course they’re serving because it’s just so damn loud.
The space is also interesting. It’s somewhere in the middle of intimate and not so intimate. There’s the counter, but there’re also tables in the back (similar to the set up of their sando pop up, just more glamorous). To bring food to those in the back requires the chefs/servers to go all the way around the bar, which cuts into efficiency and make things look chaotic in a relatively small space. Maybe that’s the vibe they’re wanting to achieve, but the space itself might be a smidge small for all the people moving about and all the noises. They’re also very new and will need time to iron out all the kinks – hopefully we’ll support them enough so that we’ll get to a point that this is one of the top omakase experiences in Austin.
I would definitely still recommend that you give Kappo Kappo a try and form your own opinions because the good (the food along with the brothers’ experience and personalities) certainly outweigh the not-yet-good.
Chris Aniszczyk
One of the best omakase experiences in Austin. The food and service was amazing, the beef check Wagyu was delicious. The only downside is I think the ambiance suffers a little bit because they have normal table seatings vs counter seats, so it feels busier than it should.
… moreAshlyn Zamora
Kappo Kappo is a one of one dining experience I will always remember.
Chef Haru and Chef Gohei welcome you with such genuine warmth that the evening feels personal and artful from the very first moment.
The omakase is paced like a story
a gentle rise, a delicious crescendo,
and a soft landing that leaves the whole body in a marvel.
My nervous system felt completely cared for through all two hours.
They cook only with tallow, butter, and olive oil
so every flavor stays pure, clean, and intentional.
The plating is stunning, and the sake list beautifully curated
a full sensory journey i was fully delighted in!
As an born and raised Austinite, I can confidently say
this is a level above anything I’ve experienced here,
yes, even better than Uchi.
What a gift this restaurant is to our city
❤️❤️❤️❤️
… moreChef Haru and Chef Gohei welcome you with such genuine warmth that the evening feels personal and artful from the very first moment.
The omakase is paced like a story
a gentle rise, a delicious crescendo,
and a soft landing that leaves the whole body in a marvel.
My nervous system felt completely cared for through all two hours.
They cook only with tallow, butter, and olive oil
so every flavor stays pure, clean, and intentional.
The plating is stunning, and the sake list beautifully curated
a full sensory journey i was fully delighted in!
As an born and raised Austinite, I can confidently say
this is a level above anything I’ve experienced here,
yes, even better than Uchi.
What a gift this restaurant is to our city
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hannah Rae
Kappo Kappo is a Japanese–French fusion omakase that somehow manages to be creative, elevated, and completely delicious. Course after course, I was just sitting there thinking, how is every dish this good??Truly every single plate was incredible. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite or even a least favorite because nothing missed.
I felt genuinely satiated and full. The chefs absolutely delivered.
If I had to suggest one improvement, it would be the timeliness of the cocktail/beverage service, but that is such a small note in an otherwise flawless night.
What an incredible concept and backstory. Worthy of all praise.
… moreI felt genuinely satiated and full. The chefs absolutely delivered.
If I had to suggest one improvement, it would be the timeliness of the cocktail/beverage service, but that is such a small note in an otherwise flawless night.
What an incredible concept and backstory. Worthy of all praise.
Jeannine Kaspar
Wow, completely blown away by everything from the incredibly beautiful fusion food to the decor to the chefs and their people. Really incredible experience, atmosphere, and the best meal I’ve had since forever! Highly highly recommend!
… moreSamantha Ortiz
Kappo Kappo was an incredible experience from start to finish. Chefs Haru and Gohei are masters of their craft and each course is delicately balanced. The pacing was perfect and each dish left us wanting more. We also did then wine and sake pairings which added another level to the experience. We can’t wait to go back!
… moreBrad Beskin
There are signature, singular bites that define Austin’s food scene. These include the shitake dumplings at Barley Swine, tartare at Jeffreys, cacio at Emmer, duck at Nixta, etc. It’s time to add Kappo Kappo to the list, because three little bites during this omakase completely blew my mind.
KK is nestled in the Proper where the sando pop up was located. The same chefs—Brothers Haru and Gohei Kishi—have compiled a menu marrying traditional Japanese and French cuisines, and it might be the best place to eat in Austin right now. Their sandos were perfection. Likewise, for KK, each dish is expertly composed, boasting just the right number of ingredients. KK lacks the self-indulgent nonsensical flair attributable to some of its competitors. Rather, each bite pays tribute to the principal ingredient—whether A5, caviar, uni, toro, pumpkin, leek, etc.
The French influence adds a richness often absent from round upon round of nigiri. Interspersed throughout the meal are quintessential French notes: chive aioli basing the most perfect piece of sake (my favorite bite), or a buttered leek in a cabernet franc vinaigrette (perfection). Of course, the entirety of the A5 course is ridiculously good.
Dessert is neither an afterthought nor an oddity (as with many such establishments). Prepare yourself for delicious savory ice cream and delightful baking.
The space is beautiful and filled with textures—what else would you expect from Kelly Wearstler?! It’s bright, open (even for a small space), and inviting—not like some of the back door, den-feeling spaces offering similar Omakase. It’s a bit of a hike to the restrooms (back through the hotel lobby bar), but that’s ok—plan ahead. The meal is fast paced, so you won’t want to miss anything.
Service is outstanding. Each of the staff is friendly, knowledgable, and attentive. The chefs create plenty of face time with you across the counter (sit at the counter, not the tables).
KK offers a broad drink menu featuring cocktails, wines, sake, and na offerings. We enjoyed the sake tasting—each course was paired with a different sake that made for a light and refreshing accompaniment. It was delightful, generous for the price point, and well matched to the meal. The guests next to us enjoyed the wine pairing, which seemed to be similarly well executed.
We cannot wait to go back!!
… moreKK is nestled in the Proper where the sando pop up was located. The same chefs—Brothers Haru and Gohei Kishi—have compiled a menu marrying traditional Japanese and French cuisines, and it might be the best place to eat in Austin right now. Their sandos were perfection. Likewise, for KK, each dish is expertly composed, boasting just the right number of ingredients. KK lacks the self-indulgent nonsensical flair attributable to some of its competitors. Rather, each bite pays tribute to the principal ingredient—whether A5, caviar, uni, toro, pumpkin, leek, etc.
The French influence adds a richness often absent from round upon round of nigiri. Interspersed throughout the meal are quintessential French notes: chive aioli basing the most perfect piece of sake (my favorite bite), or a buttered leek in a cabernet franc vinaigrette (perfection). Of course, the entirety of the A5 course is ridiculously good.
Dessert is neither an afterthought nor an oddity (as with many such establishments). Prepare yourself for delicious savory ice cream and delightful baking.
The space is beautiful and filled with textures—what else would you expect from Kelly Wearstler?! It’s bright, open (even for a small space), and inviting—not like some of the back door, den-feeling spaces offering similar Omakase. It’s a bit of a hike to the restrooms (back through the hotel lobby bar), but that’s ok—plan ahead. The meal is fast paced, so you won’t want to miss anything.
Service is outstanding. Each of the staff is friendly, knowledgable, and attentive. The chefs create plenty of face time with you across the counter (sit at the counter, not the tables).
KK offers a broad drink menu featuring cocktails, wines, sake, and na offerings. We enjoyed the sake tasting—each course was paired with a different sake that made for a light and refreshing accompaniment. It was delightful, generous for the price point, and well matched to the meal. The guests next to us enjoyed the wine pairing, which seemed to be similarly well executed.
We cannot wait to go back!!