Kinyobi: Where Japanese Craft Meets Nordic Clarity

Andreas Lyngsø-Petersen, 10.11.2025

Precision, purity and a touch of whimsy define Kinyobi, Copenhagen’s new Japanese-inspired gourmet destination. Created by Will King-Smith in collaboration with the Sovino Group and chef Adrien Norwood, the restaurant reimagines classic sashimi, nigiri and wagyu through a Nordic lens — each dish presented on bespoke ceramics, paired with a carefully curated soundtrack, and infused with a serene sense of quiet perfection.

Copenhagen’s culinary landscape continues to evolve, and this winter it will welcome a striking new addition: Kinyobi, a Japanese-inspired gourmet restaurant. Behind the concept stands Will King-Smith, formerly Head Chef at Geranium and most recently acclaimed for elevating Goldfinch to a top-tier destination on Denmark’s gastronomic map. Now, together with Sovino Group and chef Adrien Norwood, Smith turns his attention eastward — blending the precision of Japanese cuisine with a distinctly modern Nordic sensibility.

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Kinyobi: Where Japanese Craft Meets Nordic Clarity