A fully gluten-free Asian fusion restaurant on Canal Street named #5 on Beli's December 2025 'Top 5 Rated New NYC Restaurants' recap.
125 Canal St, New York, NY 10002



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KIMMI is a 47-seat spot at the edge of Chinatown and the Lower East Side, and per Time Out New York, its small footprint means a reservation is highly recommended to guarantee a table. Seatings run 90 minutes each, and per the restaurant's own booking terms, reserved tables are held for a 15-minute grace period before being released.
Beli named KIMMI #5 on its December 2025 'Top 5 Rated New NYC Restaurants' recap, reflecting strong early demand for the 100%-gluten-free concept. Walk-ins are accepted according to Time Out, but with limited seats and timed 90-minute turns, availability without a reservation can be tight during peak dinner hours.
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Reservations: Reservations recommended given the small 47-seat room; tables held for a 15-minute grace period, with 90-minute seating windows.
Walk-ins: Walk-ins are welcome per Time Out New York, though space is limited given the small dining room.
No published wait-time figures, but with only 47 seats and 90-minute seating turns, a reservation is highly recommended, per Time Out New York; walk-ins are accepted but space is limited.
Yes — reservations are bookable via Resy or the restaurant's own site, kimminyc.com, and reserved tables are held for a 15-minute grace period, per the restaurant's booking terms.
Yes, walk-ins are welcome per Time Out New York, though the small 47-seat room means availability can be limited, especially during peak dinner hours.
Sources: Time Out New York · Resy - KIMMI