Upper East SideJapanese
Kuu Japanese in Upper East Side
The mood
Minimalist, refined · good for brunch · good for small groups
Known for
ramen
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A mid-priced Japanese restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers talk about the Japanese food, suggest it for a date, and mention afternoon visits. Insider tip: *Last seating is 9:15pm. Known for its ramen.
“Kuu has been proudly serving our signature ramen, donburi, and hand rolls to downtown Manhattan since 2016. Since day one, our mission is to bring people to share great moment together through great food by providing great tasting Japanese food like ramen, donburi, and other shareable small plates to the many office workers and students located in the area.”
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Minimalist, Refined, Calm
- Perfect for
- Afternoon Hangout, Date Night, Food
- Best times
- Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
- Insider tip
- *Last seating is 9:15pm
The details at Kuu
- How to visit
- Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in · Catering
- Dietary options
- Vegan · Vegetarian
- Setting
- Indoors · Outdoor seating
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Cozy · Trendy
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom
What reviewers mention about Kuu
Moodap read 10 public reviews of Kuu and counted what they talk about.
- Japanese food9 of 10
- Date spot3 of 10
- The food3 of 10
- Afternoons2 of 10
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Good to know about Kuu
Kuu is at 1275 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065, on the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
You can call Kuu at (646) 838-5828.
Expect about $20–30 per person at Kuu.
Kuu is known for its ramen.
In the 10 reviews of Kuu that Moodap read, the most mentioned are Japanese food (9), date spot (3), the food (3), and afternoons (2).
Afternoon hangout, date night, and food.
Yes: delivery, takeout, and catering.
Yes: vegan and vegetarian options.
Yes: outdoor seating.
Kuu lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible restroom.
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