Kinjo – Japanese
Kinjo pulses with a vibrant energy where the bold, cross-cultural flavors of the Pacific Rim collide in a celebration of modern Asian soul food. Guests are treated to a sensory feast ranging from the delicate citrus of ahi with ponzu and jewel-toned tuna poke to the indulgent sizzle of Japanese garlic ribeye and golden, crispy Korean fried chicken. It is a place where the crunch of fresh lettuce wraps and the pillowy softness of steamed bao buns create a playful, high-energy dining experience that lingers long after the last bite.
497 2nd Street https://kinjokitchen.com/Rating: 1/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Kinjo
Dairy-Free at Kinjo
Kinjo in City of Albany has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Fries, Side Veggies and Side Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Kinjo
Kinjo in City of Albany has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Veggies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Kinjo
Kinjo in City of Albany has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Poke, Fusion Flame Shrimp and Side Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Kinjo
Kinjo in City of Albany has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chopped Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Kinjo
Kinjo in City of Albany has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Fries, Side Veggies and Side Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Kinjo
Kinjo in City of Albany has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Fries, Side Veggies and Mandarin Whisky Bread Pudding. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Kinjo
Kinjo in City of Albany has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Veggies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Kinjo
Kinjo in City of Albany has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Amaretto Sour and Veggie Ramen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Kinjo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chopped Salad | 1.4 g | 62.3 g |
| Egg Roll Salad | 163 g | 49.5 g |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 59.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Southern Butter Chicken | 12.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Dan Dan | 94 g | 28.1 g |
| Seasonal Cheesecake | 57.2 g | 25.1 g |
| Curry Chicken Ramen | 18.2 g | 23 g |
| Bibimbap | 96.3 g | 22.8 g |
| Ginger Scallion Chicken | 19.7 g | 22 g |
| Korean Fried Chicken | 10.8 g | 20.2 g |
| Ginger Beer | 61.3 g | 18.9 g |
| Fusion Flame Shrimp | 61.1 g | 17.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the friendly service and the unique opportunity to enjoy Asian cuisine in the Macon area. Standout dishes include the pot stickers, which reviewers find to be a reliable starter. While the menu features vegetable and curry chicken ramen, diners look forward to more robust flavors and consistent temperatures to fully complement the welcoming atmosphere provided by the staff.
Menu
Small Plates
- Egg Roll Salad - $13: crispy, fried egg roll wrapper, mixed greens, shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, shaved red onion, creamy apricot dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi with Ponzu - $16: sesame crusted, AAA sushi grade ahi tuna, house ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $10: shredded green & red cabbage, onion, carrot, mixed greens, edamame, crispy wontons, house sesame vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Poke - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lettuce Wraps - $15: choice of: bulgogi beef or seared chicken, butter lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, cilantro, house ssamjang Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bao - $14: sweet, fluffy bao buns, seared pork belly, sweet & savory hoisin glaze, kimchi style cabbage slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Fried Chicken - $11: fried chicken wings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kinjo Street Fries - $8: crispy fries, house kimchi-style slaw, tangy street fry sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fusion Flame Shrimp - $15: fried tiger shrimp, sweet, spicy + creamy sambal chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Japanese Garlic Ribeye - $50: house cut 12oz CAB ribeye, seasonal fried rice and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kinjo Smashburger - $24: Two CAB ground ribeye smash patties, smoked cheddar, bacon, house pickled vegetables, duck sauce, brioche bun, french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Butter Chicken - $28: Buttermilk and garam masala brined chicken thigh, deep fried, house butter chicken sauce, curried hoppin’ john style rice with seasonal vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Miso Salmon - $32: 6-8oz skin-on Kvaroy salmon filet, ginger chili fried rice, honey miso glaze, seasonal veggies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice & Noodles
- Ginger Scallion Chicken - $28: seared chicken thigh, house green onion & ginger chimichurri, miso butter sauce, wide-cut house egg noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Ribeye - $32: house cut 6oz ribeye, sweet & savory house Mongolian sauce, bell peppers, onion, steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dan Dan - $28: slow braised pork belly, sweet & spicy chili sauce, bell peppers, onions, chili oil, pickled red onion, ramen noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bibimbap - $26: choice of: shaved bulgogi or braised pork belly, steamed rice, house kimchi-style slaw, pickled carrots, shaved zucchini, sunny egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $18: shaved pork belly, shaved zucchini, green cabbage, pickled red onions, soy & ginger braised criminis Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken Ramen - $17: cubed chicken thigh, shaved zucchini, grilled corn, carrots, green cabbage, coconut yellow curry broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Ramen - $16: soy & ginger braised criminis, grilled corn, green cabbage, carrots, pickled red onion, shaved zucchini Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side Rice - $2.5: steamed or fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Veggies - $3.5: Chef's seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Kimchi Slaw - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sesame Butterscotch Blondie - $14: house honey and toasted sesame blondie, vanilla ice cream, butterscotch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Banana Split - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Seasonal Cheesecake - $15 Dietary tags: Halal
- Mandarin Whisky Bread Pudding - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Coke - $3
- Ginger Beer - $4
- Green Tea - $3
- Coffee - $3.5
- Orange Juice - $3
Cocktails
- Amaretto Sour - $15: amaretto, fresh lemon, simple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Aperol Spritz - $15: aperol, sparking water, cava
- Espresso Martini - $15
- Margarita - $15: tequila, fresh lime, orange liqueur, agave
Frequently Asked Questions about Kinjo
- Is Kinjo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Kinjo has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Fries, Side Veggies and Side Rice.
- What can I eat at Kinjo on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Fries, Side Veggies and Side Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Kinjo have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side Fries and Side Veggies.
- Is Kinjo gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Kinjo?
- Chopped Salad, at roughly 62.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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