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KYU NYC

NoHo · Asian

324 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, 10012Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★938 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and inventive Asian fusion dishes, with many highlighting the Japanese sweet potato, short ribs, and coconut cake. They also mention the lively, chic atmosphere and the attentive, knowledgeable staff. Guests appreciate the accommodating service for dietary restrictions and the clean, spacious restrooms.

Asian dining where Japanese sweet potato steals the spotlight.

KYU NYC is a $$$ Asian restaurant in NoHo, New York. It has logged 9,126 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Sunday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM
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The experience

The tasting menu delivers the short rib and coconut layered cake—both worth the return visit.

Google Places/ updated 105d ago

Why go

KYU NYC sits in Noho with a calibrated atmosphere that doesn't sacrifice conversation. The Asian menu has accumulated over 9,126 Blackbird check-ins since November 2023. Fridays and Saturdays draw the heaviest crowds. It holds a 4.5 rating across 938 Google reviews.

Google Places/ updated 105d ago

Fast facts

  • KYU NYC has 9,126 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 966 reviews.
  • One highlighted review called the Japanese sweet potato the “star of the show.”
  • Another diner praised the baked potato but found the duck over-sauced.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

KYU NYC has logged 9,126 Blackbird check-ins since Nov. 13, 2023, with Saturday and Friday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Good to know

  • Weekends are packed.
  • Order the short rib and coconut layered cake.
  • Cocktails are balanced.
Google Places/ updated 105d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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Flynet check ins

9,126

Neighborhood

NoHo

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№4

of 5 Noho spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.1× the Noho median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 5 Noho spots.

Last 30 days

34 check ins

−50% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 9Oct 8

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM

Inside KYU NYC

The experience

The tasting menu delivers the short rib and coconut layered cake—both worth the return visit.

Google Places/ updated 105d ago

Review signal

4.5

938 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Guide

Inside KYU NYC

The experience

The tasting menu delivers the short rib and coconut layered cake—both worth the return visit.

Google Places/ updated 105d ago

Why go

KYU NYC sits in Noho with a calibrated atmosphere that doesn't sacrifice conversation. The Asian menu has accumulated over 9,126 Blackbird check-ins since November 2023. Fridays and Saturdays draw the heaviest crowds. It holds a 4.5 rating across 938 Google reviews.

Google Places/ updated 105d ago

Review signal

4.5

938 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 105d ago

Good to know

  • Weekends are packed.
  • Order the short rib and coconut layered cake.
  • Cocktails are balanced.
Google Places/ updated 105d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • KYU NYC has 9,126 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 966 reviews.
  • One highlighted review called the Japanese sweet potato the “star of the show.”
  • Another diner praised the baked potato but found the duck over-sauced.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

KYU NYC has logged 9,126 Blackbird check-ins since Nov. 13, 2023, with Saturday and Friday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago
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Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from KYU NYC.

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FAQ

How popular is KYU NYC?

KYU NYC has logged 9,126 check ins on Blackbird.

When is KYU NYC busiest?

KYU NYC is busiest on Sunday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does KYU NYC serve?

KYU NYC serves Asian cuisine.

How expensive is KYU NYC?

KYU NYC is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at KYU NYC?

Download the Blackbird app, visit KYU NYC in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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