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Kinjo Brings a New Omakase to Former Torpedo Factory in DUMBO
October 25, 2024, 6:46.20 pm ET

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Photos: Interiors/Max Flatow

Under the Manhattan Bridge at 11 Adams Street, Kinjo, a new 13-seat omakase counter and cocktail lounge, is set to become DUMBO’s next must-visit. At the helm is chef and co-owner Johnny Huang, a 17-year veteran of Japanese cuisine with expertise spanning traditional kaiseki, kappo, and omakase, along with Japanese-French pastry.


Photos: Food & Beverage/Alex Lau

As a former sushi chef at Masa for five years, Huang also played a key role in launching Bar Masa & Shaboo in Las Vegas, bringing a wealth of experience to Kinjo’s culinary offerings.

The 11-course omakase menu presents a range of dishes that highlight East Asian flavors, including Kumamoto oysters topped with ikura, botan ebi with curry glaze, and koji-cured duck with pineapple hoisin, all for an accessible price of $95.


The creative cocktail menu features drinks like the Salty Plum Margarita, Blue Wave and Shiso and Peach Highball, alongside a custom sake crafted in partnership with Brooklyn Kura.

Designed by KIMOY Studios, Kinjo’s setting pays homage to its industrial past, featuring original wood beams, exposed brick, and a welcoming stone bar. Co-owner Alex Lee, along with longtime DUMBO residents David Liu and Dan Chiu, aim to make Kinjo—meaning “neighborhood” in Japanese—a vibrant destination for locals and newcomers alike.

For more information, visit kinjodumbo.com


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