Money Cat
5-Course Nouveau Japanese Tasting Event
Opened in January of 2023, this Upper Kirby Japanese eatery is the follow-up to Tobiuo, Chef Sherman Yeung’s celebrated Katy sushi restaurant. So, in no surprise, it vaulted right onto a host of “Best Of” Lists, including Houston Chronicle’s “Top 25 Restaurants” and Eater’s “20 Essential Sushi Spots in Houston” and “38 Essential HTX Restaurants.” Chef Yeung’s concept here is to translate the Asian-American diaspora onto the plate. Inspired by Japanese cookery and drawing on French techniques, the menu is influenced by the team’s personal narratives and passions. That means plenty of inventive touches, like chicken katsu with the addition of tamari caramel or tempura pickles or tiger prawns with roasted cashew puree or honey vanilla milk buns (not dessert!) with smoked trout roe or s’mores kakigori (is dessert!) with cocoa snow and black sesame and smoked marshmallow ice cream. “There’s much to love at Money Cat,” raves Chron. “A stunner with sushi, inventive Japanese food, artful desserts, and great cocktails.” Need we say more? See you there! (BTW, the name signifies a wall of those waving Japanese statuettes that we always enjoy seeing.)
About the Host:
Sherman Yeung
Chef/Owner
As an intern at the James Beard Award-Winning restaurant Oxheart, Chef Sherman Yeung honed Asian cuisine culinary skills, that would continue to do him well at Izakaya Wa and Uchi. Money Cat is his second restaurant after Tobiuo.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually-plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Milk Buns
cultured honey butter, trout roe
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Akami Melon
bluefin tuna, watermelon dashi, chili oil
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Chicken & Waffles Maki
french toast sticks, karaage, maple aioli
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Short Rib
guajillo sauce, poached daikon, shallot furikake
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I Love Yuzu Much
matcha mousse, strawberry vanilla compote, yuzu kosho cookie, yuzu calpico sorbet
Money Cat
2925 Richmond Ave. Suite 140
Houston, TX 77098
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.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- 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 [email protected].
- 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 $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with soy, raw fish, alliums, garlic, and sesame restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
