New Restaurant Opening at Former Mooney's Site in Johnson City

There's good news for Broome County residents who enjoy all-you-can-eat restaurants.

The finishing touches are being applied to a familiar site in Johnson City with a new eatery expected to open within the next few weeks.

Feng Lin, a Vestal High School graduate, is the owner of Akiyo, which will be located on Reynolds Road, just east of the Oakdale Commons.

New signage has been installed for the future Akiyo restaurant at 214 Reynolds Road in Johnson City. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

The new Japanese restaurant will occupy the space where Mooney's Sports Bar & Grill had operated for several years. Mooney's, which opened in December 2019, closed last August.

Feng said he signed the lease for new business last fall. Work to remodel and refurnish the site began a few months ago.

A section of the soon-to-open Akiyo restaurant on May 15, 2026. ( Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

His goal is to open the all-you-can-eat restaurant by the end of this month.

The establishment will be open seven days a week. Operating hours will be from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays. The restaurant is expected to open at noon on Saturday and Sunday.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: Feng Lin discussed the new restaurant on May 15, 2026.

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