Kyu NYC was great. Vibe was cool. service was not in your face which can sometimes get annoying. Was pretty quiet on a sunday night in nyc but that was perfect for us celebrating my wife's birthday. The food: We ordered the Filet Mignon, Fried chicken, and broccoli. Everything was delicious. The filet cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The kimchi had some kick to it but also very tasty. The chicken was not exactly what I expected for korean fried chicken but it was also very delicious. It had good flavor and was tender and juicy. Some other reviewers said it was bland which I did not agree with at all even if you're eating it without the sauce. For dessert of course we ordered the cinnamon roll. It could have been softer, but it was a great dessert, sweet but not overly sweet like cinnabun or something like that. The only complaint was the drinks. 2 of the most popular drinks on the menu were unavailable. One was their moscow mule which is so simple that I wonder why it was unavailable on a quiet sunday evening. I ended up ordering the Roshi's island seasonal drink, it's basically a coconut flavored mojito but it was a big disappointment. Not only was the flavor really muted, the drink seemed watered down and if I'm spending over $20 on a freaking mojito it should be amazing. read more

I've been to Kyu once, and I don't really need to go back. It really is just "okay" and overhyped as many other reviewers have attested. If you do find yourself a Kyu, stay safe and order the Pork Bao Buns, the Tuna Crispy Rice, and the Shishito Peppers. The sauce on the Shishitos was quite tasty, but the portion size was super small. Items that are just "okay" include the Crab Fried Rice and Short Rib. The Short Rib is tasty and tender, but it is way too salty. In fact, the salt overpowers the flavor of the meat. The items to avoid completely include the Wagyu Beef Brisket (it was not tender at all and not very flavorful unless you doused a bunch of theirs sauce on it) and the Cauliflower (this was almost $40 and tasted really, really basic). I absolutely cannot believe they charge ~$40 for a dish that likely cost them $2 to purchase and make! As for service, it was on target. All of the waitstaff were courteous and very knowledgeable of the Kyu menu. I also really like that the staff is diverse. Final thoughts: Skip this place and look for something a bit less pretentious. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing. This place is top notch. Always a little skeptical of Miami restaurants opening up in NYC, but this one is absolutely excellent. Waitress was super nice and helpful. Informed on the menu. Nice ambiance. We did the Sunday night special with two menu items for $60. We ordered the following food and drinks: Noho Cobbler The Brightside The Wynwood Mule Bonsai Tree Tuna Crispy Rice Roasted Cauliflower Korean Fried Chicken Stone Pot Rice Duck Breast Burnt Ends Halibut Short Rib Japanese Sweet Potato Coconut Cake read more

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I saw the promotion of chicken sandwich. I decided to try and it was delicious. I ordered at the window and a tag was given. I love T he pickle. Pickle gave the sandwich a sweet and sour fresh taste. The sauce on the sandwich was delicious. You could tell the sandwich was made with love. read more

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Cool, dark space with tons of tables. A lot of staff to ensure smooth dining. Food was good - port buns were delish as was the fried chicken - we could have eaten a lot of of that. Crudo was fresh and tender. Crispy rice with tuna was good. Spare ribs were flavorful and sticky - we could have used wipes. Shishito peppers were ok, didn't have a single spicy one. Duck fried rice was oddly addicting. I enjoyed the texture more than the flavor. A pricey meal, but a delicious experience. read more

LOVE the vibe of this place!! Also found my new favorite cocktail here - the Snowbird! We tried quite a few dishes but our favorite was hands down the Korean fried chicken and the Wagyu toast - sooo good!! Pair that with the chicory salad and the pineapple milk bread for dessert! I did expect more Asian flavors with a few of the other dishes, but everything was very well-made. - Beef short rib: very tender, but reminded me of a sweet southern bbq flavor rather than Asian (maybe it's the Texan in me) - Bone marrow: love bone marrow, but it didn't really need the chimichurri style herb sauce on top/ would have preferred this on the side! - Sea bass: I would get this again. great for a lighter/healthier option! I want to come back to try the coconut cake others rave about and the other cocktails! Thanks Chef Martell and the team for a memorable experience and awesome service. Will be back soon! read more

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Small crowd for a sunday ..get the cauliflower and the short rib! You won't be disappointed read more

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Three stars. One for service (thanks Harold!). Plus the food came out so quickly, despite being a full house. Second for the beautiful decor and ambiance. Third star for the milk bread lol. All of the food and drink was underwhelming for the price point. I don't know if it was an off day or it's just not that good, but unfortunately I was not a huge read more

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The menu, decor, music & cocktails really impressed me! My favorite part of brunch (apart from the processo) was their Sweets & Treats on the brunch menu. Omg! Get at least 2. I got three #carbsaremyfriends : * Cinnamon roll * Japanese skillet pancake * French toast read more

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Inconsistent vibe. Initial visit was phenomenal. Full of warmth, great music selection that remained in the background as subtle noise, food was so great. I decided to bring my parents this year for Christmas and I thought I was in a nightclub. Couldn't see the food: music was way too loud and the food was somewhat mediocre, several things gone from the menu that was good the first time. Maybe the chef changed. But won't go back read more

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This place has been getting a lot of attention and I see why. The vibe is clubby and that makes sense because this restaurant originated in Miami where its original location still stands. You should probably get the tuna crispy rice, roasted cauliflower and the coconut cake. If you come here for restaurant week like I did, you can get everything except for the crispy rice which you'll have to order à la carte. Also note that either the entire table does restaurant week or no one does - however, you can still continue to order things à la carte. **Tuna crispy rice - a crispy block of rice with a very mashed texture inside that is reminiscent of mashed potatoes with a dollop of spicy tuna on top that is tasty but to me : good, maybe great. ***Pink puppy cocktail is actually quite delicious and sweet and reminiscent of pink starburst. ***Hamachi was excellent, and the underlying herbs and dill add another layer of flavor that was one of the highlights of the meal. Korean fried chicken will fill you up and has giant portions. Have fun eating this with a knife and fork. ***Roasted cauliflower is delicious with the green sauce and goat cheese that comes with it, the recommendation is to mash and mix it up with the sauce. I had both desserts and the s'more's cake is pretty good. However, it does get saccharine after a while and it was tough to finish as it's essentially a very sweet chocolate lava cake with toasted marshmallow. The banana bourbon ice cream was the star of the show in this dish though. ***Coconut cake was delicious, moist, and not too sweet. Prefer this over the s'mores cake read more

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It's good but for the price it is not that worth. Very nice ambiance though. My favorite was the beef short ribs. Super tender, falls off the bone. Generous portion. And loved the sauces. The group favorite was the pork belly pastrami. I was disappointed with the branzino, which was not as tender as I'd expect a $74 fish to be. The stone pot fried rice and cauliflower were solid, but nothing too special. The workers were a bit pushy on the group to get the set menu, which was a bit annoying and unproductive. Even without that, I personally would not return since I don't think it's worth. read more

Definitely recommend this place when you want to splurge a little! It was tasty, dimly lit and service was quick. The food is made to order so comes out as it is ready and some things come with a presentation like the spraying of fish oil on the kale and the fried rice mixing! The drinks were tasty, the pink puppy was a table favorite! The ribss?? Meat literally fell off the bone. 10/10 flavor and we loved the hefty portion size! If you're starved and dining on a Sunday or Monday, consider their "Din Din" special which is $60 a person and each person gets two dishes and a rice for the table! Once the food comes you'll see that with taste and portion size, you definitely get your money worth! read more

KYU - Duck - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent drinks and service from start to finish! Upon checking in, I was the first of my party to arrive but was given the option to either sit at the bar or at the table if it was available. I went to my table and was taken care of by Nolan who provided the fastest service ever (I swear I ordered my first drink and it arrived less than 2mins later!) and he recommended great drinks when my friend arrived. Although we didn't have any food here since we had dinner reservations elsewhere, the menu looked fantastic (especially the appetizers) with many Asian-fusion options. Additionally, our server was understanding of us just having drinks then leaving and he closed our tab before he got us our final round of drinks so we could just head out when we were finished. Wonderful time so definitely will be back! read more

I really loved this place - such a cool venue (super open & modern), great service, and fantastic food. Cocktails are so pretty and delicious. The Snowbird was my favorite. Very refreshing and light. Crispy pork buns are absolutely out of control. Some of the best food I've had in New York. Highly recommend trying some to start out! Wagyu toast & tuna crispy rice are two other can't-misses. Chicories salad was fantastic. Tart dressing, dandelion greens add a touch of bitterness, and the sesame breadcrumbs on top are amazing. Overall, well worth a visit. Every dish was beautifully plated and delicious. Will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Ambiance is amazing here and lots of seating. On lafayette so great area in general for manhattan dining and shopping. Not pictured but crispy rice was good but felt it could be a bit less heavy on the rice for the ratio to be fish heavy. Had the tuna and the salmon, i think the salmon is the better one however great deal for these on happy hour. We went monday for happy hour by chance and had a reservation but lots pf seating and great cocktails as well. Service was great all throughout and table decor was to elegant. read more

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This place is definitely underrated. First service was beyond attentive from the minute we walked in. Did not have to be seated, great booth seat with a whole view of the restaurant. Our server was amazing from beginning to end with a complimentary corn ribs for our tables which was not appealing at first but was delicious that we cleaned the the place. The place was a vibe with great music selection but also you didn't have scream at each other, the drinks were tasty as we started with the elderflower and then shared the zodiac killer to share. All our meals were delicious and good portions to share with the table. The only one that tasted basic was the steak and eggs, I would definitely miss out on that next time. I would recommend the brisket sandwich, short rib hash and duck scrambled. Those were my favorite! The shaved tai cream was huge and definitely shareable! And the conman roll was good as well and better than expected. We loved every bit of this brunch! read more

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Cute little brunch place in Soho! We were able to just walk in and got seated immediately. We got the pancake, fried chicken, and a lychee pitcher. The fried chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. It was a bit spicy for me but still manageable without being painful to eat. The pancake was a good choice as it was sweet and fluffy. I did find that it was a bit pricy for the portion size, however, it was a good meal to keep us comfortable until dinner time. Overall, it was a good experience with a pretty interior! read more

KYU - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Had a team dinner here and it was amazing. The service was great and so was the food. We ordered shishito peppers, tuna crispy rice and hamachi crispy rice as appetizers and it was divine. I think that was my favorite part of my meal. We also had the crab fried rice, ribs and chicken. All of it was divine. For dessert we had the coconut cake, s'mores cake and champagne and strawberries which was my favorite. I was excited for the coconut cake but it was just ok. Either way, if you love Asian fusion food, check this place out! It's a beautiful restaurant. read more

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As I type this I'm already planning my return visit. KYU..how dare you be this sexy, delicious, AND comforting. I cant believe my luck. I picked this spot for Restaurant Week with my friends and it beyond exceeded our expectations. Not only was the service on point but every dish was tantalizing. The ambiance was very sexy and intimate. We had a blast relaxing in this space and enjoying our "family portioned" food. read more

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My bestie and I came here for a cute Saturday brunch after seeing this place all over our Instagram because we pretty much always eat Tiktok famous places. The place was super aesthetic and pretty huge - we made a reservation and got seated right away when we got there. We decided to get a variety of dishes to share and try and let me tell you they were all AMAZING. -Japanese Skillet Pancake: So delicious - so fluffy and creamy and the matcha just made everything so much better. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you love pancakes or even if you don't - highly recommend trying these -Tuna Crispy Rice: I was most excited for this dish and I will say IT DID NOT DISAPPOINTMENT - so yummy and crispy. Def recommend this -French Toast: I was surprised at how much I loved this; normally we are salty breakfast people but this french toast was so flavorful and delicious. Not too sweet so good; definitely another recommend item on the menu. -Short Rib Hash: This one was okay - the meat was super tender and the flavors were really good; but honestly I'm not a fan of peppers and that is pretty much this dish; so I would pass on this next time. -Thai Tea Shaved Ice: This was so big and fluffy and so tasty; it's not a regular shaved ice and honestly they put so much into this dessert but at this point we were so full we could not finish this at all. I'm pretty sure the kitchen closes around 4 pm to prepare for dinner but we sat there and talked the whole time and they were super nice about it. Great vibes and amazing food - highly recommend!! read more

My friend and I had the BEST time. After spending the day shopping, my friend and I decided to pop in for some drinks and a snack at the bar because we had been wanting to check this place out for quite some time. The drinks were amazing! And the sweet potato cocktail was especially delicious and interesting. Never had anything like it! And the tuna crispy rice was the best I've had yet in the city. I'm still dreaming of it. But what made our experience even more memorable was the service of our bartender, Arthur. He truly went above and beyond! We will definitely be back. read more

KYU - Spicy tuna crispy rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Everything i got here was AMAZING! From the vibes (high ceilings, mood lighting, open kitchen) to the food/drink, it was an A+. For drinks, I had the Pink Puppy which was so good and the Japenese mule, which came in a cool pineapple glass but wasn't that exciting. I went with 3 others and we split all the items below: - Tuna crispy rice: best I've had in the city. Beats Nobu by a mile and rivals Lure Fishbar. - Cauliflower: my least favorite dish but still amazing. Great green sauce but cauliflower could have been a bit crispier. - Stone pot: YUM, perfectly crisp and love how they stir it then serve it to you at the table. - Short ribs: the most tender, fall off the bone meat. Came with flakes of sea salt, pepper, & 3 sauces. - Coconut cake: usually I'm not a coconut fan but I liked this. So that says something. Every item was brought out one at a time so we were there for 2.5 hours. It was nice to actually have a long dining experience but would have been tough had we had a timeline... really nice server though! This place is expensive with drinks being $20 a pop but well worth it for the atmosphere & experience. read more

What a lovely place.... KYU was extremely accomodating with our reservations as we had to cancel due to running late from traffic. We walked in and they seated us without issue. From the decor, to the service and the tasty food we could not have asked for a better experience. We enjoyed the sharable plates and the attentive staff. Would definitely return and recommend this place. read more

Classy, fresh and delicious-I loved KYU! First and foremost, this place is beautiful and the aesthetics are well thought through. The service was wonderful: we loved our waitress, who made sure we were well taken care of and even was kind enough to switch out my first drink (which was too strong) for something I loved-I definitely recommend the Sakura Season if you like something light, refreshing and floral! I definitely recommend coming on a Sunday and getting the Din Din special (2 dishes each and a fried rice for the table for $60), mostly because that Thai Fried Rice alone is something to talk about (my mom doesn't like rice but was obsessed!). For my meal I chose the Udon Noodles, which were way better than I expected-loved the flavor and the addition of kimchi on top. My mom and dad loved their baby back ribs and branzino, and another star of the show was the Edamame Crispy Rice-WOW!! These had a ton of flavor and an amazing texture. We also enjoyed the infamous Japanese Sweet Potato with miso butter, although it was a bit salty. The only thing we sadly did not enjoy were the Brussels Sprouts-they seemed to be boiled rather than fried and crispy, and were a bit tough and undercooked-such a bummer, since Brussels sprouts are my favorite! This place is not cheap, and I do think the prices could be a tad more reasonable, but it definitely makes for a wonderful meal for a special occasion! read more

KYU - Udon Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for restaurant week and had a great experience. The korean fried chicken entree served over cooked spinach followed by the s'mores dessert were both absolutely fantastic. Came back again for a birthday and the HH menu did not disappoint. read more

KYU - Spicy chicken sandwich - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Dark ambience makes any occasion feel extra special. Had a nice dinner here and Duck Burnt Ends, steak, and Salmon Crispy Rice were a table favorite. read more

This popular Miami restaurant recently opened up a branch in NYC and became the talk of town. Is it worth the hype? Overall, I think so, although there are some kinks that still need to be worked out. Food is Asian fusion and overall quite good. There were no real misses with the variety of dishes I tried which include the Grilled Octopus, Korean Fried Chicken, Beef Tenderloin, and Baby Back Ribs. My favorite of these was probably the beef tenderloin... perfectly cooked and served with buttery kimchi which made a delightful combination. The baby back ribs were probably my least favorite. Just a bit too sweet for my tastes although technically cooked well. I will say that everything on the menu is probably $5-$10 too expensive. Between my friend and I, the two of us ordered every single cocktail on the menu. We generally liked all of them. Interesting flavor combinations and nicely presented. Service was friendly and did not feel rushed at all even though the restaurant was packed. However, the server did not seem to be familiar with the entire menu yet and it sometimes showed. Overall, a place worth visiting. It's a beautiful restaurant inside and a great place to enjoy people watching. read more

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Really good happy hour - the drinks were solid and the crispy rice was my favorite! Nothing really blew me away but it's definitely a good stop with good service and good vibes if you're in the area Also the bar area was so cute! read more

KYU - Bar area - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

The vibes here are great. My cousin and I took our lifelong friend here for her birthday brunch, and the staff was so accommodating and made her feel special. We ordered the spicy tuna crispy rice; would give it a 4/5. It was lacking flavor a bit and wished it came with soy sauce or a drizzle of ponzu or something. The scones were immaculate, flaky and buttery. Definitely get them. For the entree I ordered the Eggs Benedict and it was delicious. The eggs were perfectly poached and the salmon was pretty fresh. Whatever the salad was tossed in was, I'd drink it by the gallon. My cousin ordered the Thai Shaved Ice while our friend ordered the Matcha Pancake. Everyone was satisfied with their meals. The real highlight was the Chai Cinnamon Roll. Holy. Hope to come back for their dinner menu. read more

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The food and service at KYU was outstanding! We especially loved the crispy rice with salmon, short ribs and the hamachi crude! The room was packed and lively the night we went. The food was great but the cocktails were even better. A special shout out to Jacq and his crew who all made my friend's birthday celebration so special, by whipping up a special birthday cocktail for her - which was delicious!!!!! read more

Wow my new go to restaurant when in NYC. Gorgeous interior. Wonderful staff. And the food was to die for. Every single thing we got was a 10/10, but the caviar sandwiches were the star of the show! read more

KYU - The duck fried rice (can't remember the name). It's their signature dish and worth every penny!!!!! - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Asian and Western fusion restaurant. Dined in the lounge area during happy hour as a group of three during NYC restaurant week, so pricing was better and we had the opportunity to try a lot more dishes. We definitely capitalized on the trifecta of deals. Pricing for the regularly priced items was very expensive. We shared a bottle of Nigori (raw sake). It was half off for the bottle, so I anticipated ot would have priced out similarly if we had at least three cocktails. I was very happy with the sake. They had a lot of nice bottles, but again pricing was up there. Food wise, we had all three of their crispy rice dishes. It seemed that the tuna was the favorite at our table, but I thought all three were on par. Next, we shared the Korean fried chicken and the duck breast. Both were fantastic! Chicken was fried and seasoned perfectly. It came with a sauce which I found very similar to Frank's Red Hot sauce for better or for worse. Duck breast was cooked perfectly too and came with a delicious sweet sauce. Service was very attentive. Staff was extremely friendly and well spoken. I found the interactions here way more insightful than at most restaurants. They had three gender neutral restrooms. The one I was in was very spacious. Atmosphere was very modern and most folks seemed to dress trendier though there wasn't a dress code. read more

Really great service! The staff was wonderful, super friendly and accommodating. I love the ambiance of the place too, very chic. The food was solid, don't have anything bad to say. The drinks are delicious, particularly the pink puppy. read more

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This place has a really good happy hour menu with $12 cocktails and options of crispy rice for $13 and under. Our bartender was super sweet and friendly; he made the yummiest cocktails as well. The crispy rice was okay but not bad for the price. The shishito peppers are a must try! Besides the food, the place is beautifully decorated and looks very upscale. I would recommend for a a happy hour if you're in the area. read more

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Fabulous! I brought a party of 8 and we had an amazing evening. The room was full and still not too noisy for real conversation. And. Wait for it: The food is incomparable! Each dish original, unusual and downright perfect! Ok the marrow was my favorite, no! the duck... The wine pairings were suggested by the staff and easy and great, the servers were relaxed and professional, All together the best Manhattan meal I have had in a very long time. Don't miss it! read more

This place is a Miami favorite and they just recently opened up a spot in nyc. I opted for some of my favorites from their Miami menu and they did not disappoint. This place is beautiful inside and the food and service are impeccable. For food we did the hamachi, the tuna crispy rice, the beef tenderloin, and the maitake mushroom. Do not skip out on the mushrooms! Also, the stone pot fried rice is fire so definitely get that on a first try. read more

KYU - Hamachi - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Not quite there yet but I'm sure they are ironing some kinks out. Ordered the stone pot rice with Duck which I thought might have some crispy bits in it but this one was a little moist (maybe from the duck fat). I even spread the rice along the bowl hoping it would crisp up a bit but alas - the pot wasn't hot enough (i actually picked it up). The waiter mixed the egg in the bowl at the table and served it. Bone marrow was average (add the salt they give you) and the Tuna over crispy rice was a little dense and chewy once you bite through the outer crust. What I did appreciate was the 'no rush' feel while we were dining. Everything pretty much came out one after the other which was fine. The bathrooms were clean. read more

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We came to Kyu for Sunday brunch during restaurant week ($45/pp) because we were curious to try the Asian fusion food offered. We ordered the Everything Scones and Corn Ribs for appetizers; Korean Fried Chicken and Japanese Skillet Pancakes for the entrée; and the Cinnamon Roll and Ice Cream Trio for dessert. Everything Scones - Came with 8 small scones and a side of chive-miso butter and yuzu citrus jam to spread. The scones were a little salty and dry, but texture was flaky. I enjoyed the butter and jam but did not think it worked well with the scone. [3/5] Corn Ribs - Came with 8 pieces and half a lime on the side. Was creamy, with blackened miso powder (which was very flavorful). The citrus of the lime complemented the flavor even more. For once I wouldn't mind choosing this dish over some nice ribs. [5/5] Korean Fried Chicken - Included 4 meaty pieces of lightly crisped friend chicken, on top of braised spinach and sauce that tasted like smoky buffalo. This was my least favorite dish because it was all white meat, I did not enjoy the flavor, the chicken was a little dry, and it did not remind me of Korean fried chicken at all. The lime only helped it a little. [2/5] Japanese Skillet Pancakes - Fluffy, warm, and melts in your mouth with the matcha cream. [5/5] Cinnamon Roll - Soft and warm, with nice chai frosting [4/5] Ice Cream Trio - Included a scope of chocolate, coconut, and blueberry-lemon. Chocolate tasted like dark chocolate fudge. Coconut tasted like coconut flakes and what's interesting is the flavor does not come out at first. You slowly taste it as it melts in your mouth. The blueberry-lemon tasted like real blueberries and lemonade. The plant based, gluten free ice-cream did not disappoint. All delicious! [5/5] Our waiter was nice and came back a few times after confirming certain things about our order. The restaurant was spacious with high ceilings. There were 3 choices for seating: lounge, main dining, and patio. It also had 3 unisex bathrooms that were very clean. The utensils are in a box on the table which is convenient, but you might want to wipe them off before using just in case because I did notice the party next to us play with a few utensils before putting them back in the box. Overall, we enjoyed our time at Kyu, however, due to the price of food we find it hard to want to come back. It is worth a try though. read more

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Came here for restaurant week since it was more worth it for the price and got to try everything on the menu. We also got an additional order of tuna crispy rice which was a nice touch. My favorites were the kale seaweed, salmon crudo and the fried chicken! I'd skip on the udon because it was a bit too salty. The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice and aesthetic but warning it can be really cold. The service was good in the beginning until we were waiting so long for the fried chicken (which they probably forgot) and then our server became a bit less attentive. On the bright side, they also had happy hour until 7pm so we were able to get a few drinks discounted as well! read more