"In 2023, Kris Komori at Kin became the first ever Idaho chef to win a James Beard Award. Komori and his team focus on seasonally and locally sourced fare cooked with precision and flair. Their multicourse tasting menu, served at a communal table with optional wine pairings, changes monthly. If you’re not ready to take the leap into a full dinner, grab a seat at the Art Haus Bar next door, order a craft cocktail, and create your own tasting with shareable bites such as house-made sausage and black cod skewers. In the summer, there may be refreshing cold noodles, while the colder months may warrant a hot bowl of ramen or posole. The restaurant also offers a series of outdoor dinners featuring entertainment from local arts and music groups." - Scott Ki
"When chef Kris Komori won the 2023 James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef: Mountain Region, it marked Idaho's first medal from the organization. At Kin, Komori launches frequently rotating tasting menus that highlight seasonal harvest from regional farmers and food purveyors. One week the star dish might be a deconstructed chicken-noodle soup. Another menu delights with an unusual raw-bar twist on fish and chips. Many of these menus are themed around community initiatives, including fundraising for a range of causes." - Chadner Navarro
"Chef Kris Komori's restaurant earned the Best Chef: Mountain honor, marking the first time an Idaho restaurant has won a James Beard Award and signaling a milestone for the state's dining scene." - BySam Stone
"Kris Komori’s Boise restaurant won Best Chef: Mountain, a first-ever James Beard win for Idaho that signals growing recognition of the state’s culinary talent." - Hillary Dixler Canavan
"Kris Komori of KIN, in Boise, Idaho, won best chef in the Mountain region." - Harry Cheadle