"We had an excellent experience at KYU NYC. One of the first things that stood out was how big and impressive the dining room feels when you walk in—it immediately sets the tone for the night. The space carries everything that makes the Miami original special, but with a strong NYC edge. The vibe is unmatched: a true club-meets-restaurant atmosphere where you genuinely feel like you’re partying while having dinner. It’s perfect for a Friday or Saturday night out when you want energy, music, and great food all at once. Every dish was delicious. The Japanese sweet potato with butter (recommended by our server) was absolutely outstanding and a must-order. The bao buns, fried chicken, and everything else we tried were excellent across the board. Service was great, especially considering we were at the last seating of the night—we never felt rushed, which is a huge plus. Amazing food, high-energy ambience, and a flawless late-night dining experience. We’d absolutely come back."

"Visited on a Wednesday around 7PM great atmosphere and perfect noise level for conversation. Drinks were well balanced. The tasting menu had some hits and misses: loved the crispy rice, clay pot rice with king crab, cauliflower, and the fall-off-the-bone short rib. The coconut layered cake was the standout and worth returning for. Some dishes were underwhelming, including the kale chips, fried chicken, and sweet potato. Service was friendly and attentive, but overall the food felt pricey for the experience."

"This place is a dream. Cozy, inviting, and dimly lit atmosphere. Impeccable service, our waiter was so knowledgeable and eager to give us his recommendations when we asked. Came here in a party of two at 9:30 on a Saturday night. It was decently busy the noise level was moderate and it was easy to have a conversation in. I would 100% eat here again. We got a variety of small plates (caviar, tuna crunchy rice, broccoli, pork gyoza, etc.) to share and baby back ribs. The caviar was my favorite. We also split a bottle of French rose (rumors) which was some of the most delicious wine I’ve tasted yet. Everything was beyond satisfying. The one thing was that the bathrooms were a little dirty. Definitely recommend. Perfect for various sized groups."

"The food was pretty disappointing. The crispy rice didn't taste terribly fresh and the smokiness wasn't needed. The octopus and duck were over seasoned and way too salty. Though, the octopus was tender. The pork gyoza was the best thing we ate, and the Japanese sweet potato was fine. It's more of an Instagram trap attracting, trendy non native new Yorkers who want a vibe more than good food, and who probably wouldn't know the latter. For the price and lackluster food, there are so many better places in NYC to go."

"Highlight of the evening was my bartender. She was so helpful and engaging. I stayed on the happy hour menu and for a drink got the pink puppy. Yum. Would absolutely go back for that. The short rib bun I wouldn’t get again it tasted burnt. The crispy rice, their claim to fame was cool. I wasn’t wowed by it but would get again if I found myself getting drinks."