Dashi opened for business in 2021, offering an elevated take on Sichuan cuisine.

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Dashi Chinese Kitchen, which elevated Asian cuisine in San Antonio, has closed

Owner Kristina Zhao said she’s now focused on her flagship restaurant, Sichuan House, and a nonprofit she operates.

by Sanford Nowlin November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Owner Kristina Zhao said she’s now focused on her flagship restaurant, Sichuan House, and a nonprofit she operates.

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Dashi Chinese Kitchen chef-owner Kristina Zhao let a family dream lead her into the restaurant biz

The groundbreaking San Antonio restaurateur also owns Sichuan House.

by Katherine Stinson March 26, 2025August 3, 2025

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San Antonio’s Sichuan House appearing on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

The beloved Asian eatery is the third local spot to be featured on Guy Fieri’s show this month.

by Nina Rangel March 20, 2024August 5, 2025

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San Antonio’s Dashi Sichuan Kitchen launching late-night menu

The restaurant’s Night Snack offerings include grilled-meat skewers, dumplings, spring rolls, garlic pork-belly rolls and more.

by Nina Rangel August 15, 2023May 27, 2024

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San Antonio’s Sichuan House reopens after brief closure

The longtime favorite temporarily shuttered late last month after copper thieves left its building without power.

by Nina Rangel August 4, 2023June 6, 2025

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San Antonio favorite Sichuan House temporarily closed following theft

Owner Kristina Zhao said her team is in a ‘waiting game’ to see how long the damage from a theft of copper wiring will take to repair.

by Nina Rangel July 24, 2023August 4, 2024

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San Antonio commission approves Sichuan House owner’s changes to historic Hemisfair building

Restauranteur Kristina Zhao’s Kusch Faire is the latest culinary venture to go into a historic property in the downtown complex.

by Nina Rangel April 5, 2023August 5, 2025

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Downtown San Antonio’s Hemisfair lands new restaurant from owners of Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar

New restaurant Kusch Faire will occupy a restored 19th century home within the complex.

by Nina Rangel December 28, 2022June 27, 2025

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These San Antonio restaurants are open and serving on Christmas Day

The holiday season can be stressful, and adding holiday cooking to the mix can be downright anxiety-inducing.

by Nina Rangel December 21, 2022July 20, 2025

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San Antonio food writer unveils cookbook featuring recipes from high-profile local chefs

San Antonio Cooks includes more than 80 recipes from notable chefs and cocktail experts.

by Nina Rangel November 3, 2022August 2, 2025

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San Antonio’s Cherrity Bar hosting inaugural Sunset Series dinner celebrating Asian night markets

The event aims to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by showcasing food from SA chefs.

by Nina Rangel May 24, 2022March 14, 2024

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Choice Chinese: Whether tackling traditional or modern takes on Sichuan cuisine, Dashi excels

Dashi is a spinoff of the deservedly popular Sichuan House with a more contemporary take on Sichuanese cuisine.

by Ron Bechtol May 12, 2022May 18, 2025

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Dashi Chinese Kitchen, which elevated Asian cuisine in San Antonio, has closed

Dashi Chinese Kitchen chef-owner Kristina Zhao let a family dream lead her into the restaurant biz

San Antonio’s Sichuan House appearing on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

San Antonio’s Dashi Sichuan Kitchen launching late-night menu

San Antonio’s Sichuan House reopens after brief closure

San Antonio favorite Sichuan House temporarily closed following theft

San Antonio commission approves Sichuan House owner’s changes to historic Hemisfair building

20 iconic San Antonio bars and restaurants everyone should try at least once

Downtown San Antonio’s Hemisfair lands new restaurant from owners of Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar

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