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Insightful and innovative, Local Profile is the cultural compass of Collin County. Reflecting the best of life in North Texas, Local Profile connects our growing community by engaging residents in honest, creative conversation. From cuisine to current events, Local Profile delivers compelling content to a diverse, active, influential and involved readership.

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Ichika Brings Rare ‘Kappo-Style’ Kaiseki To Plano

By Ruth Alcivar,

2026-03-09

P lano residents can now indulge in a dining experience that is as much an art form as it is a meal. Ichika, a highly anticipated Japanese restaurant, is now open, offering an elevated Kappo-style kaiseki experience for foodies and connoisseurs alike. Located in a humble Plano strip mall, Ichika is a testament to the growing culinary vibrancy in North Texas, proving that world-class cuisine doesn’t always need a skyscraper view. The Culinary Vision Behind Ichika The culinary program at Ichika is led by chef Leo Kekoa, a well-known figure in the North Texas food scene. Kekoa, who also co-owns the acclaimed Kinzo in Frisco, is one of three master chefs leading the restaurant’s culinary program. A native of Hawaii, Kekoa grew up around sushi through his grandfather’s restaurant before spending several years living in South Korea and Japan. After returning to the culinary world, he spent eight years working at Nobu Dallas , one of the region’s most recognized Japanese restaurants, before launching Kinzo and expanding his presence in North Texas’ dining scene. With Ichika, Kekoa is helping introduce a more traditional Japanese dining format to the region, shifting beyond Edomae-style sushi into the intricate and highly seasonal world

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