New Houston Restaurant Casa kenji to Debut Seafood-Focused Menu December 9
Houston’s dining scene expands December 9 with the opening of Casa Kenji, a new restaurant specializing in seafood with Mediterranean influences. Located in Montrose, Casa Kenji is spearheaded by Chef Yotam Dolev, who recently updated the menu featuring dishes like a flakey white fish served in a tomato-gazpacho broth with fennel and olives. Signature offerings include frena bread and a Greek salad.
Elsewhere in Houston, recent restaurant news includes Boo’s Burgers’ rotating Friday fish special – currently a Shrimp Po’ Boy loaded with crispy fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato, and a smoky burger sauce. fielding’s River Oaks is offering a winter-inspired Veal Piccata with a mushroom cream sauce, caramelized apples, and creamed spinach.
Charm Taphouse & BBQ blends Thai and Texas flavors, highlighting house-made sausages like beef-and-basil and German hotlink, served with a tangy nam jim jaew. Cochinita & Co. in the East End features shrimp tacos with pineapple pico and morita aioli in house-made corn tortillas. japanese Ramen Gachi in the Med Center-area is gaining attention for its signature tonkotsu, a pork-flavored broth, and karaage.
