Nov 24, 2025 - Things to Do
Sips and Snacks: Cozy Japanese vibes at Hinotez
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I'm getting used to the idea of taking pictures of my food. Photo: Claire Trageser/Axios
I love going to the Convoy District to explore, but a lot of the restaurants there can be jam-packed with long waits and crowds.
Instead try: Hinotez, which is tucked away off Convoy Street.
- I went on a Tuesday night and it was nice and quiet, with a cozy vibe perfect for winter.
What to order: The menu is epically long, so long that I never actually made it to the bottom.
- My friend and I shared a trio of seaweed salads, two sushi rolls (the Ironman was especially good) and a few more adventurous things like chicken cartilage.
- There was also ramen, soba and rice dishes.
Another plus: They have a nice system where you and your dinner companions can scan a QR code and build an order together.
- And the food came out ridiculously quickly.
If you go: Hinotez is open from 5pm-midnight.
