Kuu
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French fries with nori flakes and homemade shoyu sauce served with spicy mayo
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 sukiyaki sliced beef over rice and pickle ginger
10-hour homemade beef-based curry with Japanese fried chicken over rice
Crispy fried ramen, choice of inari tofu or chicken chachu, romaine lettuce, red cabbage, corn, cherry tomato, cucumber, and marinated egg, served with creamy miso dressing.
Eel, arugula, tomato, cucumber, Japanese pickles, scallions, sansho pepper, sesame with miso dressing
Cold noodle with kakuni pork, marinated egg, naruto, arugula, green onions, bean sprouts, garlic chips, sesame oil, nori seaweed, sesame with hot dipping chicken soup
Spicy Bamboo with scallions and sesame
Japanese fried chicken with homemade sriracha honey spicy sauce, scallion, cilantro and sesame
(No Broth) Cold noodle with chashu pork, corn, scallion, bean sprout, tomato, bamboo, sesame, arugula, egg, cucumber, garlic chip topped with special Kuu chuka sauce
Chicken broth, spicy pulled pork, arugula, roasted cashew nuts, parmesan cheese. **contain nuts**
Japanese fried chicken with Chef's special pineapple sauce, scallions, and chili skin
Square cut cold tofu with yuzu ponzu sauce, scallions, and sesame
10 hours of Japanese beef-based curry, Japanese pumpkin croquette and fukushinkuke pickles over rice
Umeshu (plum sake), Alcohol 15%. Rich, full bodied genuine sake with a hint of sweetness. Must be 21 to purchase.
Futsushu, SMV -5 Alcohol 14%. Creamy, moderately sweet, and casual. Must be 21 to purchase.
Honjozo Nama Genshu, Alcohol 19%. Award winning unpasteurized honjozo fullof fresh flavors of ripe fruit. Full-bodied, rich and sweet. Must be 21 to purchase.
Junmai, Alcohol 15%. The fragrant aroma of fruits and flowers, smooth umami-rich, semi-sweet. Must be 21 to purchase.
Junmai Genshu, SMV +9, Alcohol 18%. Round aroma of grain, cream, apticot, and melot. Very complex and balance sake with smooth and mild texture. Must be 21 to purchase.
Junmai Daijinjo, SMV +3, alcohol 15.5%. Flavor and aroma are both lively and refreshing.Balance between sweetness and dryness. Must be 21 to purchase.
Junmai, SMV +5, Alcohol 15%. Full bodied and medium dry. Well-balance, nature flavor of the finest rice and clean aftertaste. Must be 21 to purchase.
Junmai, Alcohol 5%. Sparkling jelly sake. A sweet fruit flavor with exquiste refreshing acidity. Must be 21 to purchase.
Daiginjo, SMV +4, Alcohol 16%. Smooth, a refreshly fruity aroma with a crisp, dry taste is the brillance of this Daiginjo sake. Must be 21 to purchase.
Junmai Ginjo, SMV -8, Alcohol 12%. Refreshing sparkling sake with soft sweetness and fruity aroma like a melon. Must be 21 to purchase.
Junmai Daijinjo, SMV +3, Alcohol 15.5%. Rich, full bodied genuine sake with a hint of sweetness. Must be 21 to purchase.
Junmai Daijinjo, Alcohol 15.5%. An elegant nose of pear and melon, smooth and clean texture, crisp flavor. Must be 21 to purchase.
Tokubetsu Junmai. SMV +4, Alcohol 15% Light dry and crisp sake. It also has nice aroma of rice, a bit like vanilla, honey and lemon. Must be 21 to purchase.
(300ml) Junmai ginjo, SMV +3, Alcohol 15.5%. Full of bright stone fruit like peach, nectarin, and juicy cherry and a clean mineral finish that is reminiscent of melting snow
Junmai, SMV +2, Alcohol 15.5%. Creating lighter, delicately nuanced aromas of vanilla, flowers, stone fruit, melon, and sweet milk.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Japanese raw octopus marinated in house-made wasabi sauce served with cucumber and lemon
Braised pork belly bun with eel sauce, Japanese mayo, scallion, and sesame
Fresh cabbage with crispy anchovies, shio tare sauce, sesame oil.
Spicy tuna with avocado and chef's special sauce.
Kuu's original Japanese fried chicken served with spicy mayo and Sancho pepper.
Crispy squid legs with spicy mayo
Homemade pork gyoza (filled with pork and vegetables) served with soy sauce.
Homemade Japanese octopus balls, Takoyaki sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes
Spicy pulled pork bun, honey pickle, cucumber, scallion, Japanese mayo, and sesame
Beer battered extra crispy shrimp and shishito peppers
Kuu Original fried chicken in a chef's special spicy sauce, dried chili, sesame, and cilantro
Raw spicy tuna, avocado, and scallion served with wonton chips
Japanese pumpkin croquette, Japanese mayo, and tonkatsu sauce.
Japanese fried chicken, cucumber, spicy mayo, BBQ sauce
1 piece. Spicy chopped tuna(raw), sushi rice, sesame, and scallions
1 piece. Crab stick (imitation crab), avocado, and sesame
1 piece. Scottish salmon, avocado, sushi rice, sesame seed, seaweed hand roll.
1 piece. Avocado, cucumber, and sesame
1 piece. Japanese fried chicken, scallions, sesame, mixed greens, and spicy mayo
1 piece. Shrimp tempura, scallions, sesame, mayo sauce, and eel sauce
1 piece. Sukiyaki beef, scallions, and mayo sauce
1 piece. Raw Scottish salmon with cream cheese
1 piece. Eel with avocado
1 piece. Eel with cucumber
Organic soybean pods with natural sea salt
Sliced cucumber, inari tofu, tomatoes, seaweed, and Yuzu Dressing
(4pcs) Homemade pork wontons in a spicy peanut sauce
Pork broth, kaki pork, arugula, bean sprout, garlic chip, naruto, bamboo, green onion, egg, sesame, and black garlic oil.
11-hour pork broth ramen, kakuni (braised pork belly), special Kuu wavy noodles, scallions, kikurage mushroom, garlic chips, egg, black garlic oil, and sesame.
11-hour pork broth, special Kuu wavy noodles, spicy pulled pork, scallion, kikurage mushroom, garlic chip, naruto, egg, and sesame.
Beef curry-based ramen with Sliced beef, marinated egg, corn, scallion, red onion, Naruto, umami anchovy powder, and chili oil
Homemade thick and chewy ramen noodles (no broth) in Kuu's original chili sauce, topped with spicy ground chicken, kakuni pork, porched egg, green onion, bamboo, naruto, homemade chili oil, and chili skin
Homemade chicken paitan broth, crispy pork chachu, spicy ground chicken, marinated egg, Naruto, scallion, bamboo, garlic paste, sesame, chili oil, chili skin
Creamy chicken and vegetable Japanese dashi-broth, noodles, Tandoori chicken skewer, Naan chips, scallion, cilantro, finger red pepper, lime and dash of heavy cream
Chicken & fish broth, kakuni pork, egg, scallions, naruto, bamboo, and sesame oil.
Dashi-salt and yuzu base chicken paitan broth, yuzu pepper chicken chashu, marinaded egg, bamboo, scallion, Lemon, black pepper, and Ichimi pepper.
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
Summer cold ramen noodles in spicy peanut sauce with spicy pulled pork, arugula, chili oil, chili skin and parmesan cheese **Contain nuts**
Cold ramen. Salmon, tuna, octopus, shrimp, masago, onion, jalapeno, red bell, pepper, corn, avocado, grilled tomato, cilantro, lime **contains uncooked items**
Marinated chicken thigh in house-made teriyaki sauce, scallions, sesame, mixed vegetables, sansho pepper, miso dressing. Served with miso soup.
House-made spicy ground chicken, sesame, mixed vegetables, miso dressing and chili skin. Served with miso soup.
Spicy ground tuna mixed with smelt egg, scallions, wasabi, sesame seed, arugula, and miso dressing. Served with miso soup.
Sliced marinated beef, green onions, mixed vegetables, miso dressing, and sesame. Served with miso soup
Raw cubed Salmon with spicy mayo, avocado, and arugula. 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.
Side of Japanese white rice
Mayo, chili sauce, ichimi, sugar, sesame oil
Chili, sugar, salt, garlic, vinegar, apple, orange, bonito stock
Ichimi, white pepper, sansho pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder
Sansho pepper, black pepper, Japanese Salt
Fried garlic, fried onion, chili sauce, sesame oil
Chicken & fish broth, homemade pork wonton, arugula, bean sprout, bamboo, garlic chip, naruto, green onion, egg, sesame and sesame oil
Mayonnaise, okonomiyaki sauce, bonito flakes, aonori seaweed
Steamed soybeans. Vegetarian.
Pan-fried pork dumplings.
Comes with nori seaweed. Vegetarian.
Japanese octopus balls.
Poultry cooked in oil.
Poultry. Spicy.
Cucumber mixed with dressing.
Seaweed salad with a sesame dressing.
Imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber.
Chicken thighs with teriyaki sauce, rice, green onions, sesame seeds, mixed vegetables, sansho peppers, and miso dressing.
Spicy ground chicken, eggs, rice, green beans, sesame seeds, mixed vegetables, chili skins, and miso dressing.
Fried chicken thighs with teriyaki sauce, rice, green onions, sesame seeds, mixed vegetables, and miso dressing.
Sliced beef, eggs, rice, green onions, sesame seeds, mixed vegetables, and miso dressing.
Kuu Chili Chili Ramen
Office catering via HUNGRY
Kuu Chili Chili Ramen
Pork Belly Bun ( 1 pc )
Pork Katsu Curry Rice
Crispy Squid legs
Okinawa Salt Ramen
Spicy Fried Gyoza
Spicy Tonkotsu Miso
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Mel J.
Jan 26, 2025
My favorite spot for ramen in the financial district! Kuu almost always has a line out the front because it's so good, but it moves quickly. When you eat in, the space is small inside and you might share a table with others but they have dividers set up so you don't feel like you're sharing. Get the tonkatsu broth! It is cozy, hearty and comforting. The chili ramen special is also good and has a nice bit of spice. We also enjoyed the karaage chicken. Service is prompt and friendly. They made sure my water cup was never empty. You can also order beers, sake or sodas and juices, and for dessert they have sesame and matcha ice cream. We have also ordered take out which is nicely packaged, flavor travels well.
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Erik C.
Jan 19, 2025
Service was great. Service with a smile and my order came out quickly. Ambience is a great. Perfect balance of the darkness ramen places have but enough light to not be blind when trying to read. I got the shoyu tonkotsu, add corn and crispy pork chachu. And it was perfect! The broth and noodles were delicious but that crispy pork chachu was DELICIOUS!! Absolutely a must add! I also got the pork gyoza, which never is a bad decision.
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Rose C.
Nov 7, 2024
Popped over for a quick dinner on a Sunday evening. There was a small line out of the door but it only took about five minutes for the two of us to get seated. We got a pair of high stools in the middle of the restaurant. I'd say if you're ADA or have back issues that this restaurant is a little tough to relax in. I had just come off a six hour flight and my back and butt were killing me in the uncomfy chairs. Anyway my friend and I ordered some drinks. Tea and a melon soda. Melon soda was yummy but very sugary and given out of a can. Then I got the special ramen that was starred on the menu and my friend got the vegetarian version. She's always on the search for a good veggie ramen. She said this one was good but not great. Three stars. I liked my ramen and gave it four stars but the superstar of the show was really the French fries. Hot and crispy with a delicious sauce, and amazing seasoning. I would go back for the fries alone.
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Alex Z.
Feb 23, 2025
This listed as a top 10 ramen in New York. I have to say it didn't meet my expectation. I had the signature kuu ramen , the broth taste water down and too much chili that ruins the flavor of the tonkotsu. The pork is a bit dry not melt in your mouth. The appetizer squid legs are over fried taste very hard instead of crispy.
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Smaranda S.
Feb 22, 2025
I wish itooknmore pictures. This place is out of this world if you like this kind of food. Great customer service, very quick turn around on food, the food is amazing, tasty, balanced and has flavors that you probably didn't experience before.Its a small place so you might be asked to wait outside to get in if there is a line but trust me it's worth it! The crispy bao bun was so flaverful and the miso ramen with krispy belly was cooked to perfection! Give it a try if you are close to here!
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Marie T.
Nov 30, 2024
For me it was just ok. Nothing really stood out. The flavors were muted. I really want to love this place, but it didn't do it for me.
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Amy W.
Aug 29, 2024
Came here with a friend for dinner after work on a weeknight, and we had a bit of a wait before getting seated. It is quite a small space, so seating large groups will likely take some time; luckily, our wait for two wasn't too bad. Only concrete feedback about the ambience is that it was very warm in the restaurant, so it wasn't as conducive to enjoying a hot bowl of ramen on top of it. I ordered the homemade yuzu turmeric drink ($3) and the (recommended) Kuu chili ramen ($17). I thought the prices were very reasonable for ramen in New York! The ramen was very filling, if a little bit heavy. It isn't like other ramens I've had (shoyu, tonkatsu, dashi), and the chili broth had a sweet tang to it. I enjoyed it and also appreciated the variety of toppings that came with it, but again, just a bit heavy and oily. The yuzu turmeric drink was also good and not too sweet (almost like a tea) and helped cut through some of the oil, but I found the yuzu a bit too subtle.
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Jennifer L.
Aug 20, 2024
Kuu is a small ramen shop that is a very reasonable walking distance from the Oculus. There was a small line outside but we were able to get seated quite efficiently. Because the place is on the smaller side, I don't really recommend having a party larger than 5 but it was a nice and quaint place.Our server took our orders efficiently and had the food come out in a timely manner. I ordered the Tonkotsu Shoyu which was good but nothing extraordinary; it looks like a classic, picture perfect ramen!. My friend tried the Kuu Chili and she was able to substitute pork with more chicken, so that was nice they were able to accommodate her diet. Overall, service was quick and the servers were nice. It was delicious, but wouldn't go out of my way to come back.
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Naomi C.
Jul 30, 2024
We came here on a Sunday at 2pm and I was wondering, who would be eating at 2pm? well, we took the last seats (party of 2) but people were emptying the seats quickly so it didn't take too long for another pair of seats to become available.Service was great and the food was even BETTER! Beef menchi katsu curry: 10/10 good, curry delicious and perfectly crispy. It was delicTonkatsu shoyu ramen: after eating a bite of this, I don't know what the previous ramens I've had in my life tasted like but they don't taste as good as this. Never been so satisfied with a meal before in my life. This ramen is revolutionary, truly the best ramen outside (and maybe inside some parts!) of Japan! I could not recommend this place more! It's so worth it to come for the food (and some of the views in the financial district!)
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Tanya K.
Apr 14, 2024
Came here for a quick ramen fix with my in laws - it's a pretty small restaurant, so seating can be a bit cramped. Definitely would not recommend for a party over 4 people. The place fills up fast and you might end up waiting outside for a bit, but service is fast and diners are always in/out of there. We got to try 3 different ramen - the beef one was a bit too sweet, but otherwise really good. And all the apps we ordered were great.
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