Steve Feldman, McKinney resident and owner of Hoshi Japanese Cafe in Plano, launched a soft opening of Hoshi Ranch Japanese Barbecue & Local Market Nov. 7.

The north McKinney restaurant fills a space formerly occupied by The Shack by Chef Noah Hester in Cornerstone Farms’ restaurant space.

What’s happening?

The business is currently open for breakfast from 6-11 a.m, Monday through Saturday. During that time, the market, stocked with a variety of cuts of meat, canned items and beverages, is also open.

Hoshi Ranch Japanese Barbecue & Local Market currently opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, and occasional Thursday nights based on NFL game schedules, Feldman said.


Live music will also be offered including country musician Charlie Osborne performing at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 14, he said.

On the menu

Coffee options, featuring gourmet coffee roasted onsite, include mocha, chai latte, vanilla latte, Americano and French press brewed coffee. Breakfast options that will be rolled out include yogurt parfaits, breakfast sandwiches, egg sandwiches and more.
A variety of muffins and coffee options are available at Hoshi Ranch Japanese Barbecue & Local Market. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact)
A variety of muffins and coffee options are available at Hoshi Ranch Japanese Barbecue & Local Market. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact)
The dinner menu features a mixture of barbecue meat including traditional American options such as brisket and pulled pork as well as Japanese options like Wagyu. Tableside interactive cooking experiences are available featuring what Feldman describes as “delicate pieces of beef that you grill at the table, that melt in your mouth and are delicious.”

Feldman said his goal is to continue the sense of community that The Shack has been known for as well as introduce a new culinary style to the mix.
McKinney resident Steve Feldman owns and operates Hoshi Ranch Japanese Barbecue & Local Market in McKinney. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact)
McKinney resident Steve Feldman owns and operates Hoshi Ranch Japanese Barbecue & Local Market in McKinney. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact)
“People would come here to hang out, drink, eat and to enjoy each other's company,” Feldman said. “I thought that was a fantastic concept on its own—and I wanted to retain that—but on top of that, because of my Japanese background, I speak Japanese fluently, I wanted to bring that Japanese side in along with the traditional Texas side.”


Also of note

Claire Harrell, McKinney resident and owner of Butter & Bliss, is using the Hoshi kitchen as her ghost kitchen where she bakes fresh biscuits, cookies and more. She also makes homemade butter featuring a variety of flavors including strawberry, matcha and cinnamon honey.

Looking for a libation?

In addition to the traditional drinks served at The Shack, Feldman is adding Japanese whiskeys, Japanese Shochu and sake.


“We’re bringing in a lot of things that haven't been here before,” Feldman said. “You could draw a 10-mile radius and probably can't find a lot of these things anywhere around.”

Going forward

Feldman said he sees potential to host events like car shows and Christmas concerts.

“So cars, food, culture, music—celebrating people's differences,” Feldman said. “As geeky as it may sound, I think it's a nice thing.”