Kuu is a ramen restaurant in New York, NY, offering classic Japanese noodle soups and donburi in a snug, cozy setting defined by low lighting and concrete walls. With a casual yet trendy atmosphere, it is a welcoming choice for a relaxed lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a solo meal at the counter.
Guests can enjoy the convenience of fast service, counter service, table service, seating, dessert, and restroom facilities, while Kuu’s focus on local specialties adds to its distinctive dining experience.
The menu includes comfort food, vegetarian options, small plates, quick bites, beer, alcohol, and happy-hour drinks, providing choices for different appetites and occasions. Kuu also offers catering, making its Japanese-inspired selections suitable for shared gatherings, along with dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and no-contact delivery services for added flexibility.
Customers who prefer to plan ahead can make reservations, and payments are accepted by credit card, debit card, and NFC mobile payment.
Kuu is located at 20 John St, New York, NY 10038, United States, in New York, NY. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Rated 4.50 out of 5 based on 2,831 customer reviews, Kuu offers an inviting setting and a range of service options for enjoying classic Japanese noodle soups, donburi, and more. For reservations, delivery information, or general inquiries, call +1 212-571-7177.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
French fries with nori flakes and homemade shoyu sauce
10 hours of Japanese beef-based curry, Japanese pumpkin croquette and fukushinkuke pickles over rice
10-hour homemade beef-based curry with Kuu original beef Menchi Katsu (hand-breaded minced beef patty) and hukushinzuke pickles over rice
10-hour homemade beef-based curry with hand-breaded pork loin over rice and pickle ginger
10-hour homemade beef-based curry with Jsukiyaki sliced beef and pickled ginger over rice
10-hour homemade beef-based curry with Japanese fried chicken and pickled ginger over rice
Japanese fried chicken with spicy mayo and Sancho pepper
Braised pork belly bun with eel sauce, Japanese mayo, scallion, and sesame
Japanese fried chicken with spicy mayo and sancho pepper.
Crispy squid legs with spicy mayo.
Homemade pork gyoza (filled with pork and vegetables) served with soy sauce.
Kuu Original fried chicken in a chef's special spicy sauce, dried chili, sesame, and cilantro
Spicy pulled pork, cucumber, green onion, sesame seed and mayo sauce.
Japanese fried chicken in a chef's special spicy sauce, dried chili, and cilantro
Raw spicy tuna, avocado, and scallion served with wonton chips
Japanese fried chicken, cucumber, spicy mayo, BBQ sauce
Japanese pumpkin croquette, Japanese mayo, and tonkatsu sauce.
Sea Salt.
Yuzu Dressing.
1 piece. Spicy chopped tuna (raw), sesame, and scallions.
1 piece. Kani (imitation crab), avocado, and sesame.
1 piece. Raw Scottish salmon, avocado, and sesame.
1 piece. Avocado, cucumber, and sesame.
1 piece. Shrimp tempura, scallions, sesame, mayo sauce, and eel sauce.
Chicken and fish broth, Chicken Chachu, egg, scallions, sesame, corn, garlic chip, butter, bamboo and sesame oil.
Kuu homemade paitan(chicken) broth ramen with spicy ground chicken, kakuni (braised pork belly), marinated egg, naruto, green onions, bamboo, garlic chips, sesame, chili skin, chili oil
Homemade 13-vegetable broth ramen with egg-free spinach noodles, corn, bamboo, inari tofu, tomatoes, garlic chips, sesame oil
Kuu homemade paitan(chicken) broth ramen with sukiyaki sliced beef, marinated egg, naruto, green onions, bamboo, garlic chips, sesame, butter, corn, chili oil
Kuu homemade paitan(chicken) broth ramen with kakuni (braised pork belly), marinated egg, naruto, green onions, bamboo, garlic chips, sesame, butter, chili oil
Chicken & fish broth, kakuni pork, egg, scallions, bamboo and sesame oil.
Beef curry-based ramen with Sliced beef, marinated egg, corn, scallion, red onion, Naruto, umami anchovy powder, and chili oil
11-hour pork broth ramen, kakuni (braised pork belly), special Kuu wavy noodles, scallions, bamboo, garlic chips, egg, black garlic oil, and sesame.
11-hour pork broth, special Kuu wavy noodles, spicy pulled pork, scallion, garlic chip, naruto, egg, and sesame.
Marinated chicken thigh in house-made teriyaki sauce, scallions, sesame, mixed vegetables, sansho pepper, miso dressing. Served with miso soup.
Spicy ground tuna mixed with smelt egg, scallions, wasabi, sesame seed, arugula and miso dressing. Serve with miso soup.
Sliced marinated beef, green onions, mixed vegetables, miso dressing, and sesame. Served with miso soup
Original Kuu fried chicken thigh tossed with teriyaki sauce, scallions, sesame seeds, and mixed vegetables with miso dressing. Served with miso soup.
Salmon fillet cooked in teriyaki, arugula, tomato, cucumber, Japanese pickles, scallion, sesame seed and miso dressing. Served with miso soup.
12 oz can.
13 oz can.
14 oz can.
Hear from our valued guests
Amazingly delicious food, transparent and reasonable bill, and good service. I got the spicy tonkotsu and would give it a 10/10 as a ramen lover. Matcha ice cream was also perfectly balanced. Would definitely go again and recommend.
The ramen broth is definitely different in an amazing way than any other ramen spot. They definitely have their own recipes for everything, like I became a fan of their chili oil, it doesn’t taste like your regular store bought but is very nutty. My husband ordered their butter chicken ramen which we have never heard of of before. Everything was extremely tasty
Fantastic Ramen and noodles. The dining room is on the small size and they dont take bookings however its worth the wait. The crispy pork ramen for the win.
I think I’ve found my new favorite ramen place. I always walk past this spot and there is a long line outside and now I understand why. I walked in alone at 6:30pm on a cold weekday and was easily able to be seated at the window. Atmosphere: The place is tiny, cozy and may be tight for larger groups but perfect for a solo or 2-3 people outing. It can get quite noisy but the menu is extensive and the server is doing his best to get to you and help you make a choice. Order: I had the Signature Triple Chicken Yuzu Ramen recommended by the server and it was very flavorful. Service: The service is quick, the quantity is more than enough and I will definitely be going back to try other items on the menu. It does close early and you will have to wait in line after 7pm.
My wife and I were just there for lunch today. There’s a line out the front 1:30pm on a Monday which’s saying something. It’s super warm inside which is awesome for a cold day like today. The service was top notch. I did not get the waiter’s name, but he’s super effective and tentative to us the whole time while taking care of the other customers. Took away empty plates refilled water glasses without us asking. It was great. The food was delicious too especially the beef don. The sesame sauce really elevated the flavor. It’s the first time I had a beef don with that flavor profile and I loved it. Overall, I would very much recommend this place.
Ordered the Karrage Curry Rice with japanese fried chicken... simply the best japanese I've had in NY. This dish blew my mind. Amazing!
This Japanese cuisine was a culinary delight. So much so, we came two days in a row. Totally recommend the tuna tartare, karage chicken and of course the ramen bowls
Nice little gem in lower manhattan, service friendly and welcoming, food tasty and nice vibe. Is a small place so prepare to wait for your seat, which is small too
Was passing by and stopped in on a whim. I am glad I did. The ramen was delicious, well flavored, balanced but not overwhelming. The service was great, my water glass was never empty. Highly recommend.
The drink portions are small but the bestie and I ordered the Melon Float and it was super good. The fries were immaculate, we also ordered some Takoyaki. The temperature was perfect the moment we got them, I've burned my tongue in other restaurants when I got them because they were extremely hot but they were pleasant from the get go here. The bestie order a kitchen katsu sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it, I ordered a salmon and rice it was super good. The vegetables wasn't overpowering to the salmon and rice. The miso soup included was nice. The atmosphere is perfect, very relaxing.
Common questions about Kuu
Kuu is located at 20 John St, New York, NY 10038, United States, New York, NY, United States.
You can reach Kuu by calling +1 212-571-7177.
Kuu has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 2831 customer reviews.
Kuu features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Kuu features the following from the business: Identifies as Asian-owned.
Kuu features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Kuu features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
Kuu features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Kuu features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options.
Kuu features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Kuu features the following amenities: Restroom.
Kuu features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Kuu features the following crowd: Family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Kuu features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Kuu features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Kuu features the following children: Good for kids.
Kuu features the following parking: Paid street parking, Difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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