About Casa Kenji

JapaneseSpecial occasion

Casa Kenji fuses Japanese precision with the vibrant heat of Latin cooking, turning seasonal produce and top-shelf seafood into fire-forward dishes over binchotan charcoal. Chef Bigler Cruz balances clean, umami-driven sushi and meticulously staged omakase with smoky tapas and citrus‑forward preparations, while a sake- and whisky-led cocktail program bridges both worlds. The result is a confident, sensory-forward dining experience rooted in seasonality and flame.

What to Order

Binchotan Grilled Sablefish

Lustrous sablefish charred over binchotan, finished with citrus, shiso, and a smoky miso glaze.

Smoke-Kissed Tuna Nigiri

Hand-pressed tuna nigiri lightly kissed by open flame for an aromatic, melt-in-your-mouth bite.

Charred Octopus Tapas

Tender octopus grilled and brushed with a bright ají-citrus dressing and crunchy garlic crumbs.

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Casa Kenji

Opened December 2025
Montrose, Houston
Unclaimed listing