Casa Kenji
japanese
Yuki Ona elegant | clean | umami-drivensourcing signal
17
The Snow Woman. Yuki Onna is one of the most haunting figures in Japanese folklore. Described as a tall, beautiful woman with long black hair. japanese gin, junmai daiginjo, kombu-vermouth, saline
Miyamoto Highball crisp | toasty | refreshing
16
Miyamoto Musashi is often considered the most famous samurai due to his undefeated record in duels and legendary swordsmanship. japanese whisky, roasted barley syrup, hinoki bitters, soda
Estilo Viejo rich | nutty | modern classic
18
black-sesame whisky, kokuto sugar, aromatic & chocolate bitters
Cafe de Olla mexican café meets japanese precision
18
vodka, mr. black, maven cold brew, café-de-olla spiced syrup
Ikuchi Noir briney | coastal | savory
16
A colossal sea serpent or fish covered in oily slime, slithering over boats for hours, making them heavy and threatening to capsize them. japanese gin, nori liqueur, olive brine
Gota de Yuzu bright | silky | citrus-forward
16
yuzu vodka, yuzu liqueur, yuzu sake, citrus
Lychee Blossom floral | juicy | modern asia-inspired
16
yuzu vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee sake, citrus
Piña de Fuego tropical with subtle fire influence
18
pisco, smoked pineapple, lemon, simple, pineapple foam
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Casa Vieja smoky | spicy | signature
19
mezcal, chili amaro, chili dem, cacao spice bitters
Kubota “Senjyu” | Junmai Ginjo
74
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Kenji de Limón vibrant | tangy | refined
17
W i nE
Monmousseau – Brut Étoile (Loire Valley, NV) – Sparkling Blend
15
Huber – Grüner Veltliner “Vision” (Austria, 2022)
14
Drylands – Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NV)
16
Ercole – Rosato (Piemonte, 2024) – Barbera / Nebbiolo
17
Banshee – Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara, 2021)
15
Casa Madero – Merlot (Coahuila, NV)
14
Favorite Neighbor – Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, 2022)
19
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Kikusui Perfect Snow | Nigori (Can 180ml)
15
creamy, lightly sweet, playful
Kikusui | Junmai Ginjo (1.8l · 5oz)
15
soft, clean, versatile
Kubota | Junmai Daiginjo (1.8l · 5oz)sourcing signal
15
crisp, elegant, refined
Nihon Sakari | Junmai (1.8l · 5oz)
15
rustic, round, casual
Michinoku Onikoroshi | Honjozo (1.8l · 5oz)
15
light, easy-drinking BE Er + spEc i a ltY
Echigo Weizen
9
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Echigo Koshi Hikari (17oz)
15
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Echigo Flying IPA
10
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Sapporo Premium
7
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Sommariva – Prosecco Superiore Brut (Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, NV)
54
Meinklang – “Prosa” Frizzante Rosé (Austria, 2024) – Rosé Blend
58
Monmousseau – Brut Étoile (Loire Valley, NV) – Sparkling Blend
50
Pérez Pérez – Cava Brut (Cava, NV) – Sparkling Blend
42
Albrecht – Crémant Brut (Alsace, NV) – Sparkling Blend
48
Vincent – Crémant de Bourgogne Brut (Burgundy, NV) – Sparkling Blend
64
Billecart‑Salmon – Le Rosé Brut (Champagne, NV) – Champagne Rosé
208
Billecart‑Salmon – Le Réserve (Champagne, NV) – Champagne Blend
280
W Hi tE
Via Alpina – Pinot Grigio (Friuli, 2024)
60
Huber – Grüner Veltliner “Vision” (Austria, 2022)
50
Wachau – Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen (Wachau, 2024)
52
Drylands – Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NV)
55
Gaspard – Sauvignon Blanc (Loire, 2024)
62
Via Alpina – Sauvignon Blanc “La Réduction” (Friuli, 2024)
63
Jolivet – Attitude Sauvignon Blanc (Loire, 2022)
68
Roc de l’Abbaye – Sancerre (Sancerre, 2023) – Sauvignon Blanc
105
Olivier Savary – Chablis (Chablis, 2023) – Chardonnay, unoaked
108
Chanin – Chardonnay “Bien Nacido” (Santa Maria Valley, 2021)
150
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n Ercole – Rosato (Piemonte, 2024) – Barbera / Nebbiolo
56
i W Broc Cellars – Love Rosé (California, 2024) – Rosé Blend
58
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Famille Descombes – Beaujolais “Granite” (Beaujolais Villages, 2022) – Gamay
51
Banshee – Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara, 2021)
51
Lingua Franca – Pinot Noir “Avni” (Willamette Valley, 2023)
73
Hirsch – “Bohan‑Dillon” Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, 2023)
105
Guímaro – Ribeira Sacra Tinto (Galicia, 2024) – Mencía
65
Olivier Rivière – “Rayos Uva” (Rioja, 2022) – Tempranillo Blend
63
Broc Cellars – Love Red (California, 2023 – cans) – Carignan / Valdiguié / Zinfandel
23
Casa Madero – Merlot (Coahuila, NV) – Merlot
47
Pulenta Estate – Gran Malbec “X” (Uco Valley, 2020) – Malbec
90
Cerbaiona – Grammatica Rosso (Toscana IGT, 2022) – Sangiovese Blend
79
Marqués de Murrieta – Rioja Reserva (Rioja, 2020) – Tempranillo Blend
79
Jean‑Louis Chave – St‑Joseph “Offerus” (Northern Rhône, 2023) – Syrah
90
Haras de Pirque – Galantas (Maipo Valley, 2016) – Cabernet Franc
82
Favorite Neighbor – Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, 2022)
65
Frog’s Leap – Zinfandel (Napa Valley, 2022)
99
Bodega Lanzaga – Tabuérniga (Rioja, 2021) – Tempranillo Blend
275
Quintodecimo – Aglianico “Terra d’Eclano” (Irpinia, 2022)
150
J UnMa i & Ho nJ oZ o
Suigei “Drunken Whale” | Tokubetsu Junmai
65
clean, rice-driven, lightly dry, umami balance
Nanbu Bijin “Southern Beauty” | Tokubetsu Junmai
96
smooth, medium body, soft rice depth
Hakkaisan | Tokubetsu Junmai
73
crisp, dry, clean niigata profile
Hakkaisan Kijoshū | Tokubetsu Junmai (300ml)
56
sweet, rich, dessert-like; brewed with sake lees
J UnMa i Gi nJ o
Akabu | Junmai Ginjo
115
Soft, fragrant, floral lift
Amabuki “Himawari Sunflower” | Junmai Ginjo
92
delicate, floral, easy-drinking
Amabuki Ichigo Nama | Junmai Ginjo
93
fresh, lightly fruity, vibrant
Kikusui | Junmai Ginjo (720ml)
76
clean, balanced, approachable
Hakkaisan Yukimuro | Snow-Aged 3 Years
190
elegant, refined, silky
Ryujin “Kakushi” | Ginjo Namachōzō
74
semi-fresh, mild aromatics
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Dassai 45 | Junmai Daiginjosourcing signal
95
citrus peel, jasmine, elegant & soft
Born Gold | Muroka Junmai Daiginjosourcing signal
95
fuller-bodied, rich, unfiltered style
Kubota | Junmai Daiginjo (720ml)sourcing signal
100
crisp, ultra-refined, clean
Kubota “Manju” | Junmai Daiginjosourcing signal
185
plush, floral, creamy finish
Ikekame “Kuro Kabuto” | Junmai Daiginjosourcing signal
95
layered, bold, umami-rich
Ryujin “Dragon God” | Namazume Junmai Daiginjosourcing signal
120
vibrant, semi-fresh, lively
Kikusui “Kuramitsu” | Junmai Daiginjosourcing signal
490
elegant, refined, floral & melon notes; long, clean finish
Tatsuriki “Nihon No Sakura Gold” | Daiginjosourcing signal
369
luxurious, complex, layered
Izumibashi Kimoto Rakufumai | Junmai Daiginjosourcing signal
336
traditional kimoto, structured, umami-focused
Kamotsuru “Sokaku” | Junmai Daiginjosourcing signal
325
elegant aroma, clean and balanced
Hakkaisan | Junmai Daiginjosourcing signal
110
classic niigata refinement
Menu as captured Aug 29, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 243 venues in Houston, TX and could score 52 of them. Positions are counted against those 52.
v1.7.4 2.1/100 = sourcing 1.7/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 4 distinct of 5 [class=breed-marketing x0.00, class=breed-word x0.50, class=feed-or-husbandry x0.40, class=seimaibuai x0.50], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.5/18.
protein
Wagyu
Attribute“-- 29 Madai*: japanese sea bream, herb oil, nikiri -- 5.5/24 Pork Chop: strawberry morita coulis, charred sugar snap peas, baby bok choy Wagyu Tataki grass fed 10++ Australian strip loin, sunchoke pave, charred leek, smoked beet puree Sea Bass mushroom-sunchoke puree, smoked”
on the menu · source ↗
sourcing
grass fed
Attribute“japanese sea bream, herb oil, nikiri -- 5.5/24 Pork Chop: strawberry morita coulis, charred sugar snap peas, baby bok choy Wagyu Tataki grass fed 10++ Australian strip loin, sunchoke pave, charred leek, smoked beet puree Sea Bass mushroom-sunchoke puree, smoked trout roe,”
on the menu · source ↗
Akaushi
Attribute“-- 14 ## MAkI (RoL L S) Duck: ajo negro, duck demi glace, bosc pear -- 29 King Salmon*: ocean trout, cilantro, yuzu aioli -- 14 Hot Rock: akaushi wagyu, sesame soy -- 22 Hama Chili* 14: yuzu kosho, grilled green onion, citrus soy -- 5 ## DE SSERTS Sorbet: white chocolate”
on the menu · source ↗
Junmai Daiginjo
Attribute“light, easy drinking -- 17 Lychee Mocktail: seedlip spice 94 n/a, lychee juice, lychee puree, rose water, citrus, tonic -- 12 Kubota Junmai Daiginjo | (4oz): crisp, ultra-refined, clean -- 19 Bushido - Way Of The Warrior | Junmai Genshu (180ml): bold and dry with strong”
on the menu · source ↗
daiginjo
Attribute“is one of the most haunting figures in Japanese folklore. Described as a tall, beautiful woman with long black hair. japanese gin, junmai daiginjo, kombu-vermouth, saline”
on the menu · source ↗
See the week▾
| Sunday | 4pm – 10pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | Not listed |
| Tuesday | 4pm – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm – 10pm |
| Thursday | 4pm – 10pm |
| Friday | 4pm – 11pm |
| Saturday | 4pm – 11pm |
“Not listed” means the day was absent from the schedule we read — usually closed, but we never saw it stated, so we don’t claim it.
Hours checked Aug 29, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on Resy ↗link checked Aug 29, 2026
Coverage
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