Khora Comes to Cincinnati
Tapping seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Khora introduces a modern Midwest spin on New American cuisine. Chefs Kevin Ashworth and Edward Lee’s grain-focused menus draw inspiration from Italy, while telling a story of community and connection unique to the area.
Wagyu beef from Ohio cattle pastures, oyster mushrooms from a Kentucky farm, organic heritage grains milled just for us on a local family farm - the result is a “taste of place” unique to the region.
Dinner
Tuesday - Saturday
5pm - 10pm
Amazing Downtown Location 01
Set within the new Kinley Hotel, Khora carries out the Kinley philosophy of fostering a social connection between people and culture in a space that’s stylish and sophisticated, yet surprisingly unpretentious.
Unique Dining Experience 02
Tuck into Khora’s Gemelli “Cincy Style” with lamb ragout, pumpkin seeds, caramelized goat cheese or creamy Mafaldine with lobster and calabrian chili butter—just a preview of many modern pasta dishes with a Midwest twist.
Pasta From Local Grain Growers 03
Savor pasta-centric menus built on grains sourced straight from the Ohio Valley and specially milled to order for the restaurant—which is named after the khorasan grain variety.
A Taste of Khora at home 01
We have a variety of take-out options for you to choose from.
We'll do the cooking... you set the table!
order to-go
Meet the chefs
Edward Lee is the author of Smoke & Pickles and Buttermilk Graffiti; chef/owner of 610 Magnolia and Whiskey Dry in Louisville, Kentucky; and culinary director of Succotash in National Harbor, Maryland, and Penn Quarter, Washington, DC. He appears frequently in print and on television, including earning an Emmy nomination for his role in the Emmy Award–winning series The Mind of a Chef. Most recently, he wrote and hosted the feature documentary Fermented. He lives in Louisville and Washington, DC, and you can find him on Instagram and Twitter @chefedwardlee.
Meet the chefs
A native to Cincinnati, Executive Chef Ashworth brings flavors from his childhood and Midwestern roots to the menu for a playful twist on familiar ingredients. Follow Chef Ashworth on Instagram @kbashworth
Downtown Dining in Cincinnati
Khora is located in the new Kinley Hotel, between downtown and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Deeply inspired by our local community, we put a heartfelt Midwestern spin on everything we create.
