Kinjo means neighborhood.
Kinjo is a 14-seat omakase and cocktail lounge in a former torpedo factory in Dumbo.
Opened by locals who longed for excellent sushi close to home, Kinjo was created with our neighbors in mind. Reserve seats in the serene omakase room for a weeknight dinner or special occasion – or pop into the lounge anytime for a highball and small-plates on the banquette.
In our omakase room, at a dramatic walnut sushi counter, Chef and Co-Founder Johnny Huang (formerly of Masa) serves a seasonal 11-course sushi omakase menu that features the highest-quality fish and the flavors of broader East Asia.
In our lounge, rich with textures of an industrial past, we serve specialty cocktails crafted with Asian spirits and flavors. Chef Eddie Lee (previously of Momofuku) oversees our izakaya-inspired bar menu. Kinjo has one of Brooklyn’s most unique spirits lists and partners with local artisan sake brewer Brooklyn Kura to bottle a custom Junmai Ginjo namazake sake.
For the latest photos, seatings and menus, visit us on Instagram @kinjo.nyc
Omakase
Reserve seats in our Omakase via Resy. (Available 28 days in advance)
Running late? Reach us by responding to your Resy confirmation text or call us at (917) 310-1532.
Cocktails & Casual Dinner at the Bar
We love walk-ins.
While reservations for lounge tables are available they are not required.
Come solo or bring friends.
(We’re a great place for a group)
Groups, Private Events & Giftcards
For parties larger than 8, for special occasions, or events and launches please email us at:
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For a fancy-feeling omakase experience, Kinjo is a great choice that's not as expensive as most.”
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— Infatuation NYC
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Dumbo’s first proper sushi spot.”
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The $95 service at this counter on the Dumbo waterfront is an exception to the standard of bare-bones spaces... The ambience at the 13-seat lacquered wood bar is decidedly serene, with textured wallpaper all the way up to the former factory’s ceiling. The 11-course menu feels special, too.”
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Kinjo is a sub-$100 omakase cosplaying as a $300 one, in a stylish, former Dumbo factory that's now a factory of dressed-up nigiri and fifth dates. For a fancy-feeling omakase experience, Kinjo is a great choice that's not as expensive as most.”
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The 11-piece omakase is $95 (okonomi bolt-on handrolls cost around $10 per), well below most of the city’s current omakase pricing. It takes an hour and a half to two hours and is carried out by a Masa alum in beautiful (and beautifully chill) environs. It’s a low-key bargain…and hopefully represents the start of a shift in New York’s sushi landscape.”
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— FOUND NY
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[Kinjo] has already amassed a dedicated clientele and earned itself a spot amongst the best Japanese restaurants in the borough thanks to its stellar and unique $95 tasting menu. Kinjo’s adventurous spirit is what helped it stand out so soon after opening.”
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— Brooklyn Magazine, “Best Sushi in Brooklyn”
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So thrilled to have found Kinjo, my new go-to omakase spot near my neighborhood in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Every bite is a testament to their craft—impeccably fresh, beautifully balanced, and thoughtfully presented. It’s rare to find a place that feels both intimate and refined, and Kinjo strikes that perfect harmony.”
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— Ben Hon, @stuffbeneats
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While new spots often chase trends or aesthetics, Kinjo focuses on the elements that matter: exceptional ingredients, perfect rice temperature, and incredible hospitality from the moment you sit down until the moment you pay the check.”
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— Extra Credit by Alexis Benveniste, “Is This the Best Omakase in New York?”
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For a riveting 11-course meal, book the omakase experience at Kinjo in DUMBO. The sushi ranged from traditional to more modern and fusion-y, but each piece just packed layer upon layer of flavor. Cocktails – especially the shiso and peach highball – are also on point. At $95/person, it feels like an especially good deal for such a quality omakase.”
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— Resy
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Tucked beneath the Manhattan Bridge, Kinjo is a 14-seat omakase counter and cocktail lounge bringing East Asian flavors, refined design, and neighborhood soul.”
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More About Kinjo
Located in the former E.W. Bliss factory, Kinjo’s interior celebrates the building's industrial heritage while creating an intimate dining experience that connects the culinary artistry of sushi. Designed in partnership with architects KIMOY Studios, the converted space features a stone bar and cocktail lounge with a sweeping leather banquette, while maintaining the century-worn wooden beams and exposed brick walls. A wide proscenium window between rooms offers a discreet glimpse of chefs and omakase diners through a translucent curtain.
See you soon.