Kuu

4.4(2,152)

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Location & Hours

Address

20 John St
New York City, NY 10038
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 9:30 PM

Monday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

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Contact Information

(212) 571-7177

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About Kuu

Classic Japanese noodle soups & donburi served in a snug space with low lighting & concrete walls.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on July 25, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 2,152 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Vincent C ➐

in the last week

Buttery Chicken Ramen: 5/5: Best ramen place I’ve had in NY. The crackers were my favorite part it reminded of a buttery chicken noodle soup. The notes of citric flavor and the lime in the soup made ...

T K

in the last week

I ordered a Sesami chicken Don for takeaway at 12:15 pm on May 10, and what I received was far from satisfactory. The attached picture speaks volumes: a measly three pieces of chicken adorned a plate ...

Whan Ashley

in the last week

Delicious Ramen Attentive Staff ❤️

Jeannie Zhao

in the last week

Butter chicken ramen was fireee

Annie Liu

in the last week

Great ramen and friendly service

Monsour’s Extraworld

2 weeks ago

The store is quite small, so you might need to wait for your turn—but it’s definitely worth it. The food is absolutely delicious, and the drink I ordered (see attached photo) was just as satisfying. T...

J P

2 months ago

This was the first time we came and we loved it. We will definitely be coming back! Every dish was flavorful and delicious. Everything tastes perfect and fresh . The goyza is something I can eat all ...

Saahil Panikar

3 weeks ago

This was one of the best ramen shops we've tried Manhattan. We absolutely loved everything and some of the innovations were really unique. I thought the half eggs were cooked perfectly, which to me is...

Kornelia

2 weeks ago

small ramen spot with just a few tables. We waited about 20 minutes to get seated on a wednesday evening. We ordered the crispy squid legs, takoyaki, miso veggie ramen, and beef curry ramen. Overall, ...

Luis Irizarry

5 months ago

KUU Ramen is the place to go!! Atmosphere is great and service is amazing! They also have a good selection of sake! The butter chicken was off the charts full of flavor and great umami flavor. The kar...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides a highly positive dining experience, consistently praised for its delicious food and excellent service. Customers express strong satisfaction and a desire to return.

Customer Favorites

Popular menu items include the ramen (especially miso veggie and beef curry), gyoza, and the butter chicken dish. Unique drinks like the sour peach and pomegranate citrus are also well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as great and cozy, although the small size can lead to wait times. The service is consistently highlighted as excellent, warm, and welcoming.

Value & Quality

The food is consistently described as flavorful, fresh, and delicious, with perfect preparation of items like ramen eggs. No direct comments on pricing or portion sizes were provided.

Areas for Improvement

One customer found the crispy squid legs to have too much breading and not enough squid. Some customers wished for more time to enjoy their meal due to the potentially shorter visits prompted by the cozy space.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews continue to emphasize the high quality of the ramen and express strong overall satisfaction with the dining experience. The restaurant's innovative dishes and unique drinks are also consistently praised.