Kings Co Imperial
East Williamsburg, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kings Co Imperial is worth considering for an easy Williamsburg dinner when the priority is a relaxed room and low booking friction. It is less convincing for a milestone meal that needs awards, a named chef, or a clearly signposted tasting-menu experience; for that, cross-shop venues with sharper positioning.
About Kings Co Imperial
Kings Co Imperial is a New York City dinner option with evening hours daily and a smart casual dress code.
Choose it for a dinner plan with clear evening hours
The strongest planning detail is the schedule. Kings Co Imperial is open for dinner from 5:30–10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with later 5:30–11 PM hours on Friday and Saturday. That makes it most useful to assess as an evening plan, not as a lunch option.
Kings Co Imperial does not feature a tasting-menu format, beverage program, chef-led positioning, price tier, or specific service style. For a broader scan of New York City options, use the New York City restaurants guide; if the night is shifting away from dinner, the New York City bars guide is the more useful next stop.
Who should skip it
Skip it for a meal where accolades, a clearly defined cuisine label, a published menu format, or detailed price guidance is essential to the decision. If you are comparing dinner plans, you might also look at Llama Inn, Coniglio's Di Napoli, Ainslie, Jr & Son, or The Lineup Dinner, depending on what kind of evening you want to plan. Kings Co Imperial is best approached through the basics: New York City location, dinner hours, and smart casual dress.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 5:30–10 PM
- Location
- 20 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- kingscoimperial.com/location/kings-co-imperial-williamsburg
- Phone
- +1 718 610 2000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kings Co Imperial presents a considered, occasion-ready room that reads like a deliberate destination rather than a neighborhood standby. The dining space and service posture are described as intentional: "considered interiors" and "attentive service" place the restaurant firmly in Brooklyn’s elevated dining cohort. It balances the energy of Williamsburg with the credibility of a serious Chinese kitchen, creating an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere that suits milestone meals. The tone is confident and composed, favoring a polished presentation over late-night bar vibes and positioning the room as a place where the setting itself plays a meaningful role in the meal.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for celebrations and special occasions. It is particularly well suited to dinner bookings where the address and atmosphere matter: think anniversary dinners, milestone get-togethers, and nights out. While it sits in Williamsburg’s lively neighborhood, the room’s deliberate design and attentive service make it an appealing choice for groups and couples seeking an elevated, memorable meal that competes with Manhattan’s more established celebration addresses.
Ordering Tips
The menu emphasizes modern takes on Chinese classics; the venue highlights signature plates such as kung pao chicken, dry-fried long beans, soup dumplings and mock eel. Given the kitchen’s dual focus on immigrant cooking traditions and the expectations of a dining public versed in fine dining, prioritize those signature items to sample the house’s approach. Build an order around the named dishes to get a clear sense of the room’s culinary identity and the kitchen’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dark and clubby atmosphere with a vibrant bar scene and comfy booths.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- kung pao chicken
- dry-fried long beans
- soup dumplings
- mock eel
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 20 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–10 PM
Location
20 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Llama Inn, Peruvian, $$
- Jr & Son, Notable alternative
- Ainslie, Notable alternative
- The Lineup Dinner, Notable alternative
- Coniglio's Di Napoli, Italian American, coal-oven pizza, Italian American, coal-oven pizza
Restaurant context
How it compares in New York City
Llama Inn is the clearer choice if cuisine identity matters: its Peruvian positioning and $$ signal make it easier to understand before committing. Kings Co Imperial is the lower-pressure pick when availability and a casual Williamsburg plan matter more than a defined culinary lane.
Coniglio's Di Napoli is better for groups that want Italian American food and coal-oven pizza, especially when the table wants a familiar order rather than a broader dinner format. Ainslie is the more obvious cross-shop for a social New York City night where ambiance and group energy are the priority.
The Lineup Dinner is the more experience-led alternative, while Jr & Son is harder to place without a clear local price or format signal. For most diners, Kings Co Imperial works as the easier Williamsburg dinner choice, not the venue to pick when the meal needs a sharper special-occasion hook.
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Compare Kings Co Imperial
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Co Imperial | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Llama Inn | New York City | Peruvian | $$ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Jr & Son | Brooklyn | 2025 The New Yorker The Best Things I Ate | ||
| Ainslie | New York City | No published awards | ||
| The Lineup Dinner | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Coniglio’s Di Napoli | New York City | Italian American, coal-oven pizza | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Kings Co Imperial in New York City?
Other options to compare include Llama Inn, Ainslie, Jr & Son, Coniglio's Di Napoli, and The Lineup Dinner. Choose based on the specific kind of dinner plan you want.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kings Co Imperial?
Dinner is the service window. Posted hours are 5:30–10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 5:30–11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
What should I wear to Kings Co Imperial?
The dress code is smart casual. This is the clearest wardrobe guidance provided.
