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Kimoto Reimagined in NYC Kimoto Rooftop is New York City's first Asian Rooftop Beer Garden. We are open year-round and heated with an outdoor terrace.

Perched atop The Aloft Hotel in Brooklyn Heights, Kimoto Rooftop blends sleek sophistication of Tokyo with laid-back trendiness of Brooklyn for a one-of-a-kind, effortlessly cool nightlife experience. The Asian-inspired food, design, craft beers, and cocktails are elevated yet approachable, offering the best in contemporary dining. Our specially curated drink list also highlights unique and hard t

o find craft beers from both Asia and local breweries including rare Japanese Whiskys

The sprawling indoor-outdoor space is decorated with more than 300 varieties of Asian flora, soothing white-oak benches and a white-stone bar. The venue also offers fully retractable windows for glorious views of the Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, and Brooklyn.

06/05/2026

The process is where the flavor starts to build.

Skewers over flame, sauce brushed slowly, smoke rising as each piece takes on color, texture, and heat. Nothing is rushed, from the char to the glaze to the final touch of herbs.

At Kimoto, the dish is not just plated. It is built.

06/03/2026

Before it becomes a dish, it begins with heat.

The first touch of fire. The slow glaze. The smoke rising as each skewer takes on color, texture, and intention.

This is where the story begins.

06/01/2026

A moment between the music, the conversation, and the next sip.

Kimoto is being reimagined for nights that feel alive where bold Southeast Asian flavors meet rooftop energy, where every cocktail sets the tone, and where showing up becomes part of the experience.

Elegant, vibrant, and made to be shared.

Kimoto, Reimagined.
Coming soon.

What kind of night are you hoping to experience at the new Kimoto? ✨

05/30/2026

A taste of Southeast Asia, after dark.

Bold pours. Layered flavors. Warm light.
A night made for sharing, lingering, and discovering what comes next.

Kimoto, Reimagined.

What are you most looking forward to experiencing at the new Kimoto? Tell us below. ✨

05/29/2026

The kind of night we’re building toward. ✨

Dressed up. Drinks in hand. Music in the air.
A rooftop filled with bold Southeast Asian flavor, beautiful energy, and tables that turn into late nights.

Classy, social, and never too quiet.

Kimoto, Reimagined.
Coming soon.

Who are you bringing for your first night at the new Kimoto? 🍸

05/28/2026

In Southeast Asia, some of the most memorable dishes begin with the simplest ingredients: tender greens, garlic, chili, and the heat of the wok.

Bright, savory, and full of character, this dish reflects the kind of flavor Kimoto is being reimagined around: rooted in culture, layered with intention, and meant to be shared.

A first taste of what is to come.

Kimoto, Reimagined.

05/26/2026

A single bite can carry an entire feeling.

Delicate salmon, crisp texture, herbs, and layered aromatics come together in a preview of Kimoto’s reimagined Southeast Asian experience.

05/23/2026

From ingredient, to craft, to the final dish.

A small preview from Kimoto, Reimagined.

The full story is coming soon.

05/21/2026

A first taste of Kimoto, Reimagined.

Layered with warmth, texture, and the bold flavors of Southeast Asia — this is only a quiet preview of what’s to come.

Something new is taking shape in Brooklyn.

05/19/2026

05/16/2026

By day, the bar feels open, airy, and alive with the city.

By night, it shifts into something warmer with red light, crafted drinks, skyline energy, and the feeling of Southeast Asia after dark.

Inspired by the textures, movement, and social energy of places like Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Singapore, Kimoto’s main dining bar is designed to feel vibrant, intimate, and full of discovery.

A place to gather, sip, and stay a little longer.

Kimoto, Reimagined.
Coming soon.

05/15/2026

Step into the VIP Lounge at Kimoto.

A private corner designed for slower conversations, elevated pours, and the kind of atmosphere that feels intimate without losing the energy of the night.

Warm wood tones, soft lighting, lush greenery, and a view into the rooftop glow

For celebrations, parties, and moments worth staying for.

Kimoto, Reimagined.
Coming soon.

05/13/2026

Kimoto by day, Kimoto by night.

Inside the bar room, the engraved bronze feature wall becomes the centerpiece — textured, dimensional, and designed to catch the light differently as the day shifts.

In the daylight, it feels warm, refined, and architectural.
At night, it transforms under red ambient lighting, creating a mood that feels intimate, cinematic, and alive.

Every detail is part of the experience.

Kimoto, Reimagined.
Coming soon.

05/11/2026

The Cove is where Kimoto’s night comes alive.

Designed as the DJ area, this space brings the energy of Southeast Asia’s nightlife into a more intimate rooftop setting — warm red lighting, deep rhythm, close conversations, and music that moves through the room.

Inspired by the after-dark pulse of cities like Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Singapore, The Cove is built for late-night sound, shared drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you stay longer than planned.

Kimoto, Reimagined.
Coming soon.

05/09/2026

The Cove at Kimoto.

A new corner of the rooftop is taking shape

As Kimoto, Reimagined comes to life, The Cove will become an intimate and energetic space

This is only one piece of the revamp.

Follow along as we reveal the new Kimoto from the food, to the cocktails, to the music, to the atmosphere.

Kimoto, Reimagined. Coming soon.

05/08/2026

Open air, skyline views, warm lighting, and a renewed energy built for dinner, drinks, music, and late-night gatherings.

This is where Southeast Asian inspiration meets Brooklyn rooftop culture

More of Kimoto is coming soon.

Follow the journey.

05/06/2026

Malaysia
From temple steps carved into limestone cliffs to coastlines washed in blue, Malaysia is a place where nature, food, and culture move together.

Rice is served over banana leaves. Spice builds slowly through curry, sambal, coconut, and chili. Markets glow at night while the streets light up

At Kimoto, we draw from places like this where every landscape, ingredient, and ritual tells part of the story.

Follow the journey as Kimoto, Reimagined continues to take shape.

05/05/2026

Thailand

From golden temples that catch the light to streets alive with heat, smoke, and movement Thailand is a balance of calm and intensity

Longtail boats drift through quiet waters while night markets pulse with spice, color, and energy.

At Kimoto, we draw from places like this where every element has purpose, and every experience leaves a mark.

Follow the journey as Kimoto, Reimagined continues to take shape.

05/02/2026

Vietnam

From streets alive with motorbikes to tables filled with herbs, broths, and fire, there’s a different story behind each one.

A culture that you will experience at Kimoto

Follow the journey as Kimoto, Reimagined continues to take shape.

04/30/2026

Laos, slowly revealed.

From mist-covered mountains to the busy night markets, stories, spices, and street-side traditions are passed down through generations.

At Kimoto. we draw heritage, flavor, and atmosphere from parts of Laos.

Follow the journey of Kimoto, reimagined comes to life.

04/28/2026

Celebration is part of the culture.

This is where it begins.

Not just light. Not just energy.
But a moment where the culture, movement, and atmosphere come together.

From the streets of Southeast Asia
to the nights of Brooklyn

Kimoto is building something you don’t just visit… you step into.
Be one of the first to experience it

04/25/2026

Salmon, in its purest form.

In Southeast Asia, it’s complemented by citrus, herbs, and spice, each element enhancing, never masking.

Every detail begins here.

Kimoto, Reimagined.
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04/24/2026

Flame, heat, and control, a technique rooted across Southeast Asia, where grilling brings depth, smoke, and intensity to every cut.

A method rooted in Southeast Asia.
A foundation at Kimoto.

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04/23/2026

Kimoto, Reimagined.

A new menu is taking shape where familiar ingredients are redefined through Southeast Asian influence.

This dish is just a glimpse.

Opening soon.
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04/21/2026

A harmony of flavor.

Southeast Asian cuisine is built on contrast,
sweet, heat, acidity, and depth, all moving together.

Layered. Vibrant. Intentional.

Coming soon.
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228 Duffield Street
New York, NY
11201

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