Kinjo

New favorite omakase. Came for date night and had to come back with friends. Their fall menu did not disappoint. The fish tastes fresh (most from Spain) and melts in your mouth. Faves included the o Toro and gindara. They offer an a la carte menu after the omakase and so glad we tried the wagyu - top notch. They do turn over seating quickly but we didn’t feel rushed. I appreciate quick service - we were in and out in about an hour. They also have a cute lounge space with a bar menu: of note, the duck is worth trying! UPDATE: coming back to report that their winter ‘26 menu doesn’t live up to the precedent of fall ‘25. Most dishes were a miss for me. Glad they kept the o toro and gindara on the menu. Would still give them another try and hope I’ll enjoy the spring menu more (all photos ar

This place has got vibes for days. Also a great location if you are in NYC and exploring DUMBO and/or traveling by NYC Ferry. The staff were so attentive and we would recommend this place to anyone who values hospitality (that should be EVERYONE). We had the omakase and then moved over to the lounge area. We wanted to order the duck donburi. Turns out it had just left the menu. But the staff were so accommodating and whipped up a version just for us (duck is still on the menu in another form). This was an amazing dish. We cannot recommend this place enough. Please do yourself a favor and pay a visit to Kinjo. We will be back for sure!

My husband and I were extremely excited to try the food here, and chose to sit in the lounge on our recent visit. Some of the dishes were amazing but others left us quite disappointed. - Shishitos were really good - they were served in a tasty sauce that highlighted the pepper flavor. Candied nori was a fun touch. - Yellowtail tataki - the dressing was too vinegar forward IMHO and completely obliterated any other flavor, including the delicate fish itself. - Maitake yaki soba - again, the fried onion flavor (may have been garlic, but tasted like fried onions to me) overpowered everything else in this dish. I'd have been surprised if you'd told me there were mushrooms in there if I hadn’t read it on the menu. Noodles had a nice texture though, but a lot of folks make good noodles! -

Had an incredible experience at Kinjo! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary there last evening, and it was truly unforgettable. The food and drink was out of this world, with dishes timed perfectly and flavors that were both nostalgic and very inspired. This place is very special, and I will definitely be back!

I’d love to gatekeep this establishment but they deserve the rave review. First of all the atmosphere is sexy and sophisticated. Wonderful playlist and interior decor. The cocktails are superb. I love the subtle twists on the classics. We ate in the lounge so haven’t yet tried the omakase, but the lounge food was superb. The duck donburi… just wow. Highly recommend especially for locals looking for a neighborhood gem. Dumbo needs more places like this.