Wichita Old Tokyo Steakhouse Seized for Unpaid Taxes

The Kansas Department of Revenue shut down the restaurant located at 6821 W. Taft.

Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A weathered brick storefront with a locked door on a quiet Wichita street, representing the closure of a local business. — The Kansas Department of Revenue seized the Old Tokyo Steakhouse in Wichita this week, halting all operations at the restaurant due to unpaid taxes. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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State officials have seized the Old Tokyo Steakhouse in Wichita due to a failure to pay taxes. The restaurant, which began operating in 2020, is now closed to the public.

Why it matters

Tax seizure actions by state authorities result in the immediate cessation of business operations to address outstanding financial obligations to the state. This enforcement highlights the impact of tax compliance on local hospitality businesses.

The Kansas Department of Revenue posted a seizure notice on the restaurant at 6821 W. Taft following a failure to pay taxes. The total amount of tax debt remains undisclosed.

The players

Kansas Department of Revenue

This state agency is responsible for the administration of tax laws and the enforcement of tax collection throughout Kansas.

Henry Son

He is the proprietor of Old Tokyo Steakhouse and has previously operated other restaurant ventures in the Wichita area.

The details

The Kansas Department of Revenue officially seized the property, placing notices on the windows of the establishment. The restaurant, owned by Henry Son, ceased all operations immediately following the enforcement action.

Old Tokyo Steakhouse opened its doors in February 2020.
The restaurant's Facebook page announced the closure on September 22, 2026.
The Kansas Department of Revenue confirmed the seizure case on September 23, 2026.

Market Landscape

This closure follows a pattern of former business ventures previously operated by Henry Son in Wichita shutting their doors. The development narrows the local restaurant landscape associated with his past operations.

Customers who frequented Old Tokyo Steakhouse will no longer be able to dine at the 6821 W. Taft location. There is currently no information available regarding potential future plans for the space.

The takeaway

Business owners are reminded that tax delinquency can lead to immediate state intervention and the forced closure of their establishments. It is essential for operators to maintain consistent tax filings to avoid similar enforcement actions.