Casa Kenji
Montrose, Houston · Opened December 2025
Casa Kenji at a glance
About
- Binchotan charcoal & open flame cooking
- Japanese–Latin fusion cuisine
- Seasonal omakase & hand-crafted sushi
- Smoky tapas and seafood-forward plates
- Sake and Japanese whisky-driven cocktails
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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