Kinoko

“Stopped by to get some Gumbo Ramen and it was great! Emma greeted me and recommended the dumplings as a small plate. She’s got good taste because it was delicious! I was in a rush so I didn’t get to finish the ramen but I can’t wait to come back and enjoy it again!”

“kinoko is a super vibey & special place with a dope owner, good music, and some of the freshest and best food. hand rolls, fire. gumbo ramen, fire. scallop crudo, amazing. caesar salad, delicious. jambalaya, a must try. (also anything listed as a special for the night should never be bypassed) *every* menu item is truly so good and there are also great vegan options. looking forward to hanging out this spring on the patio and sipping a chilled orange wine and enjoying happy hour soon!”

“Grew up in New Orleans and when a friend of mine from New Orleans visited for the weekend and recommended this place, we had to of course check it out! The atmosphere seemed lively and friendly. It was fun to see how the chef weaved NOLA influences into Japanese fare. Happy to report that the food here was delicious and did not disappoint. Would definitely go back to try other items. Thanks for a great evening!”

“I fear I am never going to shut up about this place. Stumbled in here after having no plans and I’m so glad we did! Most of the time I try sushi I am at least a little underwhelmed on some of the dishes or rolls… well, consider me fully whelmed. Kinoko is INCREDIBLE. Every employee was super helpful and kind, we got seated quickly, the space was clean with ample seating both indoors and out. The owner/chef Kelseay stopped by to chat, and welcomed us to the neighborhood warmly. This place opened up ~6 months ago, but it felt so cozy and operated smoothly it seems like it’s been a neighborhood staple for years. Tried the Firefighter Roll, from the special menu - this is to die for. Absolutely sacrifice your soul and spend eternity in purgatory or whatever just to have a nibble. I loved it. It was wrapped in foil and we got to have a small and sensible pyrotechnic moment, as the roll was heated to melty perfection. The volcano roll was also a star, plated nicely and delicious. One of the things that stood out the most though was how a seemingly ~*basic*~ cucumber & avocado roll could be so tasty. With the addition of the kinoko chili oil which incorporates mushrooms, it elevated it to perfection. Really well priced roll too! The chili oil made an appearance on another special that we loved: the scallop nigiri with shiitake and the chili crunch. The scallops were perfectly buttery and soft. I did not have a single bad bite or even underwhelming bite. Every moment of this dining experience was pure taste bud bliss. GO HERE IMMEDIATELY. Meal with 4 items fed 2 people to fullness for under $100 😌 Including 20% tip, which you absolutely should be tipping at minimum… tbh they deserve a million dollars. Update: every single vegan option is amazing. The Mango Tango and the Creole Roll are both so outstanding.”

“As a lover of fusion cuisine, I was very excited to try Kinoko as I moved into the neighborhood. The idea of Japanese Creole was insanely enticing. The starters were good, though we’ve had better versions of them somewhere else. The highly anticipated Gumbo Ramen was bland, slightly bitter, and the noodles were still stuck together. Pretty disappointed by this bowl. The Katsu had a hard / thick breading, though the cabbage salad was excellent. For dessert, we absolutely loved the Banana Pudding. I wish this concept was executed more strongly as it has so much potential. I understand there’s other items in the menu that represents this fusion and I’m curious to give those a try another day.”