Kansas City’s Anjin named Best New Restaurant finalist in 2026 James Beard Awards
Anjin, a Japanese-style pub in Kansas City, is a finalist for the James Beard Foundation's 2026 Best New Restaurant award. The restaurant, created by chef and owner Nick Goellner and his wife Leslie Newsam Goellner, was inspired by Japanese izakayas and opened in July 2025.
Anjin, a Japanese-style pub in Kansas City, is a finalist for the James Beard Foundation's 2026 Best New Restaurant award. The restaurant was created by chef and owner Nick Goellner and his wife Leslie Newsam Goellner. Anjin opened in July 2025 and features a 20-seat bar and open kitchen. The menu includes sake flights, small plates, and soft serve ice cream. The restaurant is named after the Japanese word for 'pilot' of ships and is a nod to Goellner's grandfather, who married in Japan after World War II. Winners of the James Beard Awards will be named in Chicago in June.
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