WE’re ko-ku-yo.

great to meet you.

Kokuyo—named for the Taíno word for firefly—was born from a shared dream between Carlos and Anita, a husband-and-wife team who wanted to create a space where community and connection shine. For us, hospitality isn’t just about good food and drinks; it’s about making people feel seen, cared for, and welcomed as part of something bigger.

Kokuyo isn’t just a name. It’s a symbol of beginnings. Fireflies are the first lights of summer—those tiny sparks that signal long evenings ahead, full of gathering, laughter, and possibility. And here in Roselle, a town proud to be “First in Light” as the first community in the world to be lit by Thomas Edison’s incandescent bulbs, the name Kokuyo felt like destiny. Together, this captures who we are: a place where tradition meets new energy, where the night starts to glow, and where people come together to celebrate small moments of joy.

Kokuyo is our love letter to community. It’s where you can celebrate milestones, meet friends after work, spark a new light, or simply take a breath at the end of the day. More than a bar, it’s your third place, and we’re thrilled to host you.