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Casual spot for small plates and Asian fusion fare, including Cajun staples like jambalaya.
From Google Maps reviews.
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
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!
From the Sep 25, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
A worker handled ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.