Kin Gin

Name: Kin Gin
Address: 107 Rivington St, New York, NY, 10002
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

Lower East Side · Izakaya

107 Rivington St, New York, NY, 10002Directions

4.854 reviews

A polished Rivington izakaya where hamachi and weekend check-ins lead.

Kin Gin is a $$ Izakaya restaurant in Lower East Side, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

Kin Gin is a $$$$ izakaya with a 4.8 Google rating from 54 reviews and 112 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The on-chain crowd tilts toward Friday and Saturday, which tracks with the room reviewers describe: chic, elevated, and date-ready, with a striking dining room at the bottom of the Rivington Hotel.

The praise is specific: hamachi called “out of this world,” strong marks for Brussels sprouts, clams, karaage, eggplant, and tuna under glass, plus attentive service that can navigate dietary needs. The through-line is Japanese fusion with polish: beautiful room, serious hospitality, and enough bar energy to make dinner feel like an occasion.

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Neighborhood story

Kin Gin sits at the bottom of the Rivington Hotel, with polished izakaya energy.

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Fast facts

Kin Gin has 112 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.8 from 54 reviews.
Reviewers repeatedly call out the room’s elevated design and warm ambiance.
One review highlights gluten-sensitivity guidance from attentive staff.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Kin Gin’s Blackbird check-ins began April 25, 2024, with the latest recorded on December 15, 2024.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

What people say

From real reviews

“Service was fantastic”×2
“elevated ambiance and bar”
“ambiance and bar”
“cocktail menu”
“cocktail menu Cute”
“cocktail menu Cute place”
“Enjoyed the Japanese fusion dishes”
“bar this is housed”

Walked in with a friend at 7:30pm on a Tuesday night and we were seated immediately. Chic, elevated ambiance and bar — this is housed at the bottom of the new Rivington Hotel. Brussel sprouts and clams were delicious. Also enjoyed the karaage. Service was fantastic — very atte…

Alyssa Jackson2 years ago

Fantastic Japanese food with a 5 star finish. The hammachi was out of this world. Eggplant and tuna under glass was also incredible. Only slight disappointment was the fried chicken, the breading needed seasoning and the curry sauce seemed like it came out of an HP bottle. Se…

Steve Ginther2 years ago

The food here is exceptional, with every dish made from high-quality ingredients that truly stand out in terms of freshness and flavor. The service is equally impressive—friendly and attentive. The room is astonishingly beautiful, with elegant décor and a warm ambiance that ma…

carlos borges2 years ago

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