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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
05/26/2026
Weekdays at KUU 🍜
Monday - Friday
Lunch Special
11:30 AM - 3 PM
Enjoy our Daily Specials for $14.95 featuring:
• Triple Chicken Yuzu Ramen
• Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
• Pork Katsu Curry Rice
• Beef Menchi Katsu Curry Rice
• Spicy Tonkotsu Miso
Happy Hour
3 PM - 6 PM 🍻
Enjoy Gyoza, Takoyaki, Karaage, Nori Fries, $5
House Cold Sake, and $5 Sapporo Draft.
Perfect for lunch breaks, after work bites, and casual hangs with friends at Kuu
📍 Now available:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
05/20/2026
Dine Around Downtown is back
an we’ll be there!
on Thursday June, 4
See you!
📍Fosun Plaza (28 Liberty St.)
11 am - 2:30 pm
05/18/2026
Spring & Summer Sandwiches Special at Kuu
Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Try our Chicken Katsu, Pork Katsu, Kimchi Pulled Pork, and Shrimp Katsu Sandwiches made fresh with premium ingredients every day. Staff favorites and customer obsessions for a reason.
Available for a limited time. Add fries +$3
📍 Now available:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
05/15/2026
Kuu Homemade Gyoza 🥟
📍 Now available:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
05/13/2026
Weekday lunch at KUU 🍜
Daily Specials from $14.95
Recommend Sets for $21.95
Available Monday–Friday
11:30 AM–3 PM
📍 Now available:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
05/08/2026
Bring the team together with catering from KUU NYC.
From ramen and donburi to hand rolls and Japanese favorites, we make office lunches, meetings, and events easy with quality food everyone can enjoy.
Visit our site to order catering for your team today.
📍 Now available:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
05/04/2026
☀️ 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)
04/30/2026
KUU Japan × New York Tee now available in-store
📍 Now available:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
04/28/2026
☀️ Limited Spring–Summer at KUU ☀️
Japanese sandwiches launch today
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)
04/22/2026
☀️ Limited Spring–Summer at KUU ☀️
Our seasonal Japanese sandwich is here:
🥪 Shrimp Katsu Sandwich
Crispy shrimp cutlet, cabbage, cilantro, pickled peppers, and sweet chili cream sauce
Add fries +$3 • Made fresh daily
Recommended seasonal dessert:
Yuzu Mango Panna Cotta
📍 Now available:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
04/21/2026
Our chef Susumu shares how Kuu is made for New Yorkers 🍜
📍 Visit KUU:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
04/08/2026
Limited Spring–Summer now available at both 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
📍 Visit KUU:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
04/06/2026
☀️ Limited Spring–Summer at KUU ☀️
Japanese sandwiches launch today!!
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:
at Kuu UES
Next on Wed, 4/8 at Kuu FiDi
📍 Visit KUU:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
03/30/2026
☀️ Limited Spring–Summer at KUU ☀️
Our seasonal Japanese sandwich meals are coming next week:
🥪 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
Launch schedule:
📍 Mon, 4/6 — UES
📍 Wed, 4/8 — FiDi
📍 Mon, 4/13 — Yuzu Panna Cotta (both locations, limited daily)
Available for a limited time only.
📍 Visit KUU:
20 John St (FiDi)
1275 1st Ave (UES)
SpringMenu SummerNYC
03/27/2026
🎉 KUU SPRING/SUMMER MENU GIVEAWAY 🎉
Guess what’s on our new Spring/Summer menu 👀
We’re giving away 10 FREE items to celebrate our launch next Monday! 🔥
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like this post ❤️
3️⃣ Comment your guess + tag 1 friend
✨ Bonus: Tag more friends for more chances to win
🎁 10 winners selected randomly
📅 Winners announced next Monday via DM
📍 Pick-up dates:
4/6 – UES (Launch Day)
4/8 – FiDi
This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.
03/23/2026
“It was incredibly delicious, offering a unique flavor you wouldn’t typically find at ramen shops in Japan.”
KUU NYC × J’s Vendor — a two-day event in Harajuku
Tokyo, Japan — 2026
03/21/2026
Something better is coming!
See you at 5pm at Kuu UES
📍 1275 1st Avenue
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.
