5Kinokawa
DAY 1: 5-Course Inventive Omakase Tasting Series
Just opened in December of 2021, this omakase restaurant in the historic Heights neighborhood has already developed quite a following. Executive Chef/Owner Billy Kin, whose other Heights restaurant Blackbird Izakaya, now departed, was much admired and whose Hidden Omakase in the Galleria area is still thriving, grew up around the professional kitchens of his father and grandfather, both esteemed chefs. At 5Kinokawa, which is named for the Japanese restaurant his father ran in Taiwan, Chef Kin is working with connections he made at Hidden Omakase to source fresh seafood directly from Japan. Here, diners can discover edomae-style sushi, which stems from 1820s Japan, before electric refrigeration came to pass, in which the fish is preserved in soy sauce, vinegar, or simmered in broth. It’s different—and delicious! And Chef Kin’s talents are not limited to the kitchen. He is a talented woodworker as well, influenced by George Nakashima, the legendary architect and woodworker who is considered the father of the American Craft movement. Chef Kin crafted 5Kinokawa’s wooden bar and other features of the restaurant. We’re excited to visit here, to hear from the multi-talented Chef Kin, and to experience the food that earned 5Kinokawa a place on Time Out Houston’s list of “21 Best Restaurants Right Now.”
About the Host:
Billy Kin
Executive Chef/Owner
As the chef/owner of 5Kinokawa and the upcoming 5 Tesseract, Chef Kin finds his inspiration in culinary art from his childhood memories of being in both his father and grandfather's restaurants, in Japan and the US. Chef Kin cut his chops under chef Takehiko Fuse of Musashino Austin, and ran his own restaurants Blackbird Izakaya and Hidden Omakase before launching 5Kinokawa late last year.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Cioppino
5kinokawa's take on the classic italian seafood soup
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Fresh Sashimi
chef's selected assortment
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Uni Carbonara
sea urchin pasta with uni butter, romano cheese, and golden egg yolk
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Pacific Octopus Summer Truffle Salad
with thinly sliced octopus, seasonal microgreens, and a summer truffle sunomon vinaigrette
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Mango Yuzu Macaron
with matcha dolce shortbread
5Kinokawa
119 White Oak Dr
Houston, TX 77007
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
