Ordered: Spicy Karaage (~$11): fried chicken in a chef's special spicy sauce with dried chili, sesame, and cilantro Triple Chicken Yuzu Ramen (~$17): chicken paitan broth with dashi salt and yuzu, yuzu pepper chicken chashu, marinated egg, bamboo shoots, sliced lemon, black pepper, scallions and ichimi pepper Miso Beef Ramen (~$17): chicken and miso broth with sliced beef, marinated egg, scallions, naruto, corn, bamboo shoots, garlic paste, sesame seeds, butter, and chili oil Aya's take: I'm rarely in FiDi but found myself at Kuu after an event in the area. This spot is a lot smaller & cozier than expected. They probably have enough seats for 15 people including bar seating where we sat. We started with Spicy Karaage which was actually spicy! Each piece of chicken was drenched in this spicy sauce which had actual dried chili. The flavor was fine but it was way too salty for my liking. The batter on the chicken also wasn't "karaage"-style but thicker & heavier like a typical fried boneless chicken. Of the 2 ramens, I loved the Miso Beef Ramen! It was sweet, savory, and comforting. Exactly what I wanted on a cold day! The marinated egg was perfect and the flavors all married together very well. The Triple Chicken Yuzu Ramen was a good try. The chicken chashu was thick, tender, and juicy and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I actually wasn't a big fan of the yuzu and lemon flavor here and wouldn't preferred a less citrus-forward taste but of course that's the whole point of this dish. I will say that I appreciate that Kuu has non-pork broths which is sometimes hard to find in other ramen spots! Good try! read more

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Small space but intimate enough to feel cozy with hangers and hooks under the table and up on the wall. We had a set of bun and homemade drink: steamed gua bao with pork, and either sour peach or pomegranate citrus tea. The blend of drink was very nice and refreshing. Appetizer karaage had a good crunch and pipping hot chicken with spicy mayo that was not spicy but the color was vibrant. Steamed bun pork gave us an intro to what youll get in the ramen. We ordered the Kuu chili ramen with crispy pork and regular pork belly. I added inari (2pc) best decision bc i love inari. The broth was rich but with the minced chicken it was salty and the crispy pork got soggy and released its salty exterior skin. The bathroom was spacious and had paper towels for drying. The egg was satisfying and overall the service was nice and we finished with a ice cream black sesame which was too sweet and had cookies and creme vibe but the matcha was very well liked and delicious. read more

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Omg. What took me so long to discover this place? The chicken curry katsu was SO GOOD. Flavorful, just enough spice and the chicken stays crispy even with the sauce. I got it 2 days in a row!! Service is fast and friendly. Generous portion and decent price too. Only ordered for pick up so I can't speak to dining in. read more

Kuu - Chicken katsu - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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How had I never been to Kuu before???? I stopped by for a solo dinner recently and had a great experience. I got the last seat, luckily enough, so no waiting outside (though I did see a small line as I left around 8pm on a weekday). I ordered the Geso Karaage, which was served super fresh (hot and crispy!) with a good serving size for the price. The aioli paired well with it. On to the Ramen, I got their signature spicy pork ramen - it was so flavorful and the crunch on the pork contrasted nicely with the noodles and broth! Generous serving here too, I actually took half of it to go. Would put Kuu on my FiDi ramen shortlist! Excited to come back. read more

Kuu - Geso Karaage - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Great spot! They accommodated me with my service dog without any problem. Quick, friendly service. Perfect comfort food for a rainy or cold day. I ordered the Miso Beef Ramen. What I really loved about it was the sukiyaki sliced beef, very tasty and tender. Generous portion, hearty meal. The place is small but cozy, maybe you need to wait a little to be seated but it's worth it. read more

Kuu - Miso Beef Ramen ($18) and Edamame - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty small place with bar stools only.. But the ramen broth! Uhlalala..for me it was really good. The portion was pretty small for me, so if i come back, I'll order extra meat or noodles. read more

I got the yuzu chicken ramen. I was a bit disappointed with the flavor. I enjoyed the nice chewy curly noodles, but the broth wasn't at all there and the yuzu completely overpowered the chicken flavor. I would say this is a standard fast food ramen stop. It was close to World Trade Center which is why we stopped by. My friends got the tonkotsu and the veggie ramens, which they also thought were just ok. read more

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Quick meal kind of spot Shortly after ordering our food came out Casual ambiance with no frills Takes card On a weekend, during lunch hours it was easy to get a seat Ramen here is standard (nothing spectacular but you won't be disappointed either) Pricing felt fair as well read more

Kuu - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious! Small place and not the best for families with little kids who would need high chairs. We tried the Kuu Spicy Fried Chicken, Tonkotsu ramen, and pork katsu curry. Our favorite was the kuu spicy friend chicken....i would have gladly eaten that with rice for my meal lol Everything was delicious and service was quick and good :) read more

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Teeny tiny spot with two high top large tables that seat 8 and counter seating for maybe 8?? Anyway, the ramen here is pretty good. They have a few signature ramens. Interestingly enough, one of them is a riff on butter chicken. I didn't have it, but the people sitting next to us did and they said it was pretty good. I ended up having the spicy pork Ramen. There are two versions, one where the pork is crispy, and the other, where the pork is braised. Not too spicy to be unenjoyable. they have a bridge with a bunch of different Japanese sodas, juices, beers, basically all things drinks. I would come again. read more

Kuu - Spicy pork ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Did not realize that the lunch specials that are priced $13.50have to be dine in, which is a bummer because I didn't have enough time to dine in since I got a lot of work. So anyone who wants to do lunch special got to sit in the restaurant. The entree for lunch specials is different every day with recommended add ons of gyoza and fried chicken appetizers for $3.50. Homemade drinks can also be added on for $2. So instead of the lunch special, I got the butter chicken ramen that costs $18 to go. It is an Indian fusion type of ramen, which consists of Tandoori chicken and naan chips. I thought they gave very little broth because the soup was not filled to the top. Also ramen was very little in my opinion. I quickly finished the whole ramen bowl. The chicken was pretty seasoned and good. There were lemon slices and hot red peppers, which I hardly see in ramen until I came across this style. Going to definitely check out their other flavors to see what they got going. read more

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Had the Veggie ramen for a takeout order. The noodles got hard and stuck together. Ramen is hard to do as takeout anyway. The flavor of the broth was so good. Very umami for a veggie broth. I didn't really like the bamboo shoots they tested like sweaty socks. But all the other veggies were good. They could have put another slice of tofu in it. Overall pretty good for a veggie broth and delivery! read more

My friend and I tried Kuu after a long day out sightseeing around the city. I ordered the triple chicken yuzu ramen. It had dashi-salt and yuzu base chicken paitan broth, yuzu pepper chicken chashu, marinaded egg, bamboo, scallion, Lemon, black pepper, and Ichimi pepper. I love yuzu a lot so I was a big fan. The broth was tasty and the yuzu pepper chicken was great. We were the last guests of the evening and they were kind enough to serve us. Good portion and I can see the place getting packed and tight at its peak. I would definitely go back in the future to try a few more items. read more

All great and tasty ramen and broth options and appetizers. Check out the appetizer lunch and happy hour specials. Serves beer, wine, sake. Small place and often a line but moves fast. Staff nice, quick, and attentive. read more

Of all the nearby ramen places, this one seems to be the most popular. There is always a line out the door. Seating is very limited inside so if you don't want to wait then take out is a good option. I tried the spicy chili pork. read more

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. read more

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I decided to get ramen on a Monday evening with three others after attending an event nearby and found this spot on Yelp. I did not expect this shop to be soo small. They did have three long tables, but the staff crams and put different parties at the same table with those COVID dining dividers, making the table space super puny and uncomfortable. And it just soo happens an emergency happened right outside so there was flashing red lights in my face the entire time I was attempting to eat my ramen. Not great. I ordered the Butter Chicken Ramen ($18), which was a special they had available. I wasn't really too impressed with the meal, but was filling. Wished I ordered something on the regular menu instead. Oh well. read more

Heard about this spot from a friend's brother in law. Excellent. 5/5. You do sit at a counter but all part of it. read more

Kuu - Friends - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Teriyaki Chicken Donburi Rice bowl was warm deliciousness California hand roll and Avocado cucumber hand roll were well made and tasty with fresh texture Tonkotsu Shoyu = umami luscious Super fast 15 takeaway was awesome So good read more

The karaage bun was tasty and good quality and the kuu ramen was as well, the crispy pork in the ramen exceeded my expectations and I enjoyed the marinated egg as well. I would eat here again. Service was fast and friendly. It was clean inside and had comfortable seating. read more

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So far I have tried the chilli crispy pork and butter chicken ramen, french fries(crispy full of meat), and salmon avacado rolls(fresh). Both have not disappointed packed with flavor, portions are big, meat portions are filling, noodles taste great the entire bowl will fill you up. I work around the area will recommended to all my clients looking for good ramen. I have only done takeout but the staff are polite. read more

Kuu - Butter chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Kuu - Tonkotsu Shoyu (rank: 3/5) - pretty good, nothing too fancy - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Best ramen I've ever had. Including in Japan i loved there and Korea for a total of 3 years. Literally my favorite it's the quality of an izakaya But the down to earth of the corner spot in the neighborhood. BEST RAMEN IN NYC HANDS DOWN. read more

Kuu - Spicy Tonkotsu Miso - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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 delic Tonkatsu 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!) read more

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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. read more

The food was great and the service was fast. It's a small place but wasn't too crowded when we went on a Saturday night.

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. read more

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We stayed in a Hotel nearby. It was for late lunch around 2 PM. It's a small place not too busy on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated promptly and the waitress was quick to take our order. We had Gyoza and Miso ramen with pork and one with veggies, the broth was ok for the veggie one, terrible for the pork one. The broth was thin a little watery, and the pork one was greasy. The gyoza was the worst I had in a long time soggy dough. Overall the food was definitely nothing you want to eat if you have a choice. We won't be going back. My wife is Japanese, so we know a lot of better places to eat, it was just within walking distance of the hotel. The service was OK. read more

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. read more

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The place is like a small canteen - you hang up your coat and take a seat for a quick bite. It's not a restaurant to linger as you watch everyone else still waiting outside (in the cold) for a table to turn around. The line wasn't too bad, a table for 2 was about 20 minutes. The fried karaage foods were crunchy, both dishes were tasty with a dollop of orange sauce; the signature ramen came with delicious meat and a good level of spice. If you happen to visit FiDi, it's worth a try. read more

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. read more

Kuu - Homemade Pork Gyoza(5pcs) Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen (Soy Base) (with crispy pork chachu and corn added) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

The server was very pleasant, vegetable miso with an added marinated egg was superb and nice decor read more

Kuu - Vegetable Miso Soup - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Poor service, waiter completely not paying attention when I'm placing my order having me repeat myself over 3 times and giving a rude attitude. food is pretty overpriced for what it is. Overall not a great experience. read more

My group of eight was accommodated and seated on time. Our order can out very quickly and was very good. We also need the TV to show the game and they gave us the tv control. We Wii be back. read more

We got there about 45 mins before closing and the staff still accommodated us (don't make a habit of our poor behavior though and make sure if you do cut it that close, tip well and leave as soon you can so they can close up!). I had the spicy chilli ramen and my sister had the sukiyaki donburi bowl and we shared the cucumber salad. The cucumber salad was very refreshing. The ramen was tasty, but the broth was a bit salty. The toppings in the ramen were generous. My sister's bowl was good, but it didn't seem like true sukiyaki--the meat isn't cooked by the heat of the rice, instead was fully cooked at arrival. Of the various times I've walked by Kuu for years, everytime I visited the city, I've wanted to come but it's always busy. It's a great little ramen shop in the financial district and I'm glad I finally got to try it. Will come again in the future! read more

Kuu - Kuu Chili Chili Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Food (4/5): Got the kuu chili and my partner got the beef curry ramen. The kuu chili had good noodles and meats but the broth was too salty. I asked to add hot water to make it less salty but still quite salty. The beef curry ramen that I tried was quite good. It could've had more beef slices. Service (5/5): The server was patient and helpful. They seated us quickly, got food out quickly, and came over to help when asked. I asked to add hot water to the salty ramen and they were able to do it with no issues. Ambiance (4/5): Kind of a small and cramped restaurant but they do a good job of fitting a bunch of seats and using dividers. It's decorated to look like a Japanese ramen lunch spot. read more

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Delicious Beef Menchi Katsu Curry! We got the Geso Karaage and Black Sesame Ice Cream. Small space with limited seating so there is a wait read more

Kuu - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Right after Sunday church, a few friends & I decided to stop by for lunch. We were quickly greeted by the waiter Chris and were seated. Right away initial reaction is that this is a small cozy place focusing on Ramen, simple app & now curry on rice. If you were to come during busy time you would not be able to linger and converse. Water was quickly brought to our table and orders were taken. Service was quick. Our food quickly arrived and everyone enjoyed their food. Since it was quiet we were able to sit and talk for another 20-30 minutes before we left. Small menu but all in all well done. I recommend this place if you want a bowl of hot Ramen. read more

Kuu - Spicy Tonkotsu Miso - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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