The Khukuri House (KHHI Nepal)
Knife manufacturer · Lalitpur ·
Official maker of hand-forged kukri knives with lifetime warranty
Official maker of hand-forged kukri knives with lifetime warranty
"After mysteriously closing its doors in March, I found that the Washington Avenue sushi restaurant Kukuri is plotting a comeback: the restaurant announced on its Facebook page that it will reopen “in a week or two.” Details remain scarce about why it closed; when it shuttered a notice on the door indicated the locks had been changed and a “for lease” sign was placed in the window, which made it seem like Kukuri might be gone for good. In its short six-month tenure the restaurant had ups and downs — it opened under Shimao Ishikawa, a sushi chef who spent time in Michelin-starred kitchens, but Ishikawa reportedly left and some diners say the quality declined afterward. When Kukuri was at its best, however, it earned raves from Houston diners. I have reached out to Kukuri’s management for more details on the reopening and the reasons for the closure." - Amy McCarthy
"Closed abruptly just a little over six months after opening, this Washington Avenue sushi restaurant had its lease terminated, locks changed and a “for lease” sign posted at 1902 Washington Avenue while it was still accepting OpenTable reservations; the owners have not responded to requests for comment. During its short run it drew a mixed bag of reviews—Yelpers reported inconsistent service and quality, though the most recent review praised the sushi and shabu shabu—and had been actively encouraging diners to leave Yelp feedback. The sushi bar was led by Shimao Ishikawa, a well-regarded chef with roughly 40 years of experience who came from New York City’s Jewel Bako." - Amy McCarthy
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