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06/20/2026
Highlight!
Shrimp Katsu Sandwich
Crispy shrimp katsu stacked with fresh cabbage, cilantro, pickled peppers, and our sweet chili cream sauce. Crunchy, creamy, sweet, and just a little spicy. 🔥
📍 Available both Kuu locations:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
06/19/2026
World Cup deals at Kuu 🎉
Jun 11 - July 19, 2026
Kuu participated in The Five Borough Winners Special, offering $26 meal deals
Here’s the deal:
1 Appetizer (Tuna tartar or Karaage)
1 Entree (Sandwich or Ramen, selected choice)
1 Draft beer or Homemade drink
Cheers!!
📍 Available both Kuu locations:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
06/17/2026
🇯🇵 SAMURAI BLUE GIVEAWAY 🥪
Second Match!
Japan plays Tunisia this Sunday and we’re giving away FREE SANDWICHES!
How to win (takes 10 seconds):
1. FOLLOW Kuu Ramen
2. COMMENT your exact score prediction (e.g. “2-1 Japan”)
3. SHARE this post to your story + tag
🏆 We’ll pick 1 winner with the closest score gets 2 free sandwiches. Bring a friend! We’d love it if you snap a pic and tag us when you visit.
⏰ Predictions close Sunday 12AM ET (kickoff).
Winner announced Monday
Prize valid for 30 days, dine-in only. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.
📍 Available both Kuu locations:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
06/16/2026
KEEP KUU, EAT RAMEN.
Weekdays
Lunch Special
11:30 AM–3 PM
À La Carte $14.95
Set Menu $21.95
Happy Hour
3 PM–6 PM
Good food. Good drinks. Good times.
📍 Kuu locations:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
06/12/2026
🇯🇵 SAMURAI BLUE GIVEAWAY 🥪
Japan plays Netherlands this Sunday and we’re giving away FREE SANDWICHES!
How to win (takes 10 seconds):
1. FOLLOW Kuu Ramen
2. COMMENT your exact score prediction (e.g. “2-1 Japan”)
3. SHARE this post to your story + tag
🏆 We’ll pick 1 winner with the closest score gets 2 free sandwiches. Bring a friend! We’d love it if you snap a pic and tag us when you visit.
⏰ Predictions close Sunday 4PM ET (kickoff).
Winner announced Monday
Prize valid for 30 days, dine-in only. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.
📍 Available both Kuu locations:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
06/10/2026
☀️ Limited Spring–Summer at KUU ☀️
Our seasonal Japanese sandwich meals are here:
🥪 Chicken Katsu Sandwich
🥪 Pork Katsu Sandwich
🥪 Shrimp Katsu Sandwich
🥪 Kimchi Pulled Pork Sandwich
Add fries +$3 • Made fresh daily
Recommended seasonal dessert:
Yuzu Mango Panna Cotta
📍 Now available:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
06/09/2026
KEEP KUU, EAT RAMEN.
Weekdays
Lunch Special
11:30 AM–3 PM
À La Carte $14.95
Set Menu $21.95
Happy Hour
3 PM–6 PM
Good food. Good drinks. Good times.
📍 Kuu locations:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
06/06/2026
A huge thank you to for another amazing Dine Around Downtown! ❤️ We’re so grateful to all the hardworking staff who made this event possible and to everyone who stopped by to support us. We loved serving you and hope to welcome you again soon at Kuu
📍 Kuu locations:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
06/01/2026
Kuu Catering Series #5
Our catering has been keeping us busy at Kuu Upper East Side. Thank you for all the support!
Last Wednesday, we had 2 poke catering orders, including:
• Classic Tuna Poke
• Extra Spicy Mayo Poke
• Hatcho Miso Tofu
• Pomegranate Citrus Spice Poke
• Spicy Tuna Poke
As the weather gets warmer, more people are choosing our fresh and refreshing poke bowls for office lunches and gatherings. Thank you for choosing Kuu Catering!
Visit our site to order catering for your team today.
📍 Now available:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
uppereastsideeats
05/28/2026
Kuu at Dine Around Downtown is back!
Booth: 33
- Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwich: Kimchi, Pickles, Cucumber, Cilantro, Jalapeño + Spicy Mayo
- Classic Tuna Poke: Sushi Rice, Hijiki Edamame Salad, Ogo Seaweed, Scallions, Sesame Seed + Hawaiian style shoyu sauce
- House-Made Mint Green Tea
Thursday June, 4
📍Fosun Plaza (28 Liberty St.)
11 AM - 2:30 PM
Address
20 John Street, Frnt 1
New York, NY
10038
Located on John Street in New York, one option for getting to the restaurant is by taking the subway. Take the train to Fulton Street Station and from there, walk south until you reach John Street. The restaurant will be on your left-hand side.
Alternatively, if driving, take FDR Drive and exit at South Street. Turn onto Maiden Lane and continue onto John Street. Parking options are available nearby at several parking garages such as Icon Parking Systems or Park-it Management.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Japanese restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic dishes that leave customers craving for more. Kuu Ramen, located on John Street in New York, is one such restaurant that has been receiving rave reviews from its patrons. The restaurant's signature dish, the Kuu Chili Ramen, has been a crowd favorite and never fails to impress with its rich flavors and perfect blend of spices. Customers have also been raving about the pork katsu and sukiyaki beef curry, which are both equally delicious.
Apart from their mouth-watering ramen bowls, Kuu Ramen also offers a variety of sushi rolls that are fresh and flavorful. The California roll, salmon avocado roll, and spicy tuna hand roll have all received high praise from customers who cannot get enough of the good stuff.
Kuu Ramen's desserts are also worth mentioning as they offer a refreshing way to cool down during hot summer days. Their new desserts have been a hit among customers who cannot resist the temptation of indulging in their sweet treats.
To top it off, Kuu Ramen offers great discounts to its customers with their "KUUFIRST" code that gives them 10% off on their orders. With two locations in New York - Financial District and Upper East Side - Kuu Ramen is definitely worth checking out for anyone looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience.
