‘Ongoing Power Outages’ Force Newark Restaurant To Close Permanently

NEWARK, NJ — A Japanese-inspired izakaya restaurant in downtown Newark has closed its doors for good after an “ongoing power outage situation” severely impacted its bottom line.

Kinjo Restaurant at 159 Washington Street posted the following message about the closure on its website:

“To our faithful staff and valued customers … It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of Kinjo Restaurant. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing power outage situation that has severely impacted our operations, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors forever. Our hearts first belong with our staff who have built this restaurant with their service and smiles. We owe every bit of success we had to this team and how they dedicated their hard work to making Kinjo great. We want to express our deepest gratitude to all our loyal customers who have supported us. Serving you has been an absolute pleasure, and we are incredibly thankful for the memories we have shared together. This decision has not been made lightly, but after careful consideration, we have realized that continuing under the current circumstances is no longer viable. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time. Thank you once again for your patronage and support. We will cherish the wonderful experiences we’ve had with each of you. We hope to return to Newark one day soon! Sincerely, The Kinjo Team.”

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