KYU NYC
New York
KYU in NoHo is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired barbecue spot celebrated for its warm, dimly lit dining room and decadent dessert offerings. It is especially famous for its oversized chai cinnamon roll, dramatically drenched tableside with black sugar chai frosting and powdered sugar. On the savory side, standout wood-fired favorites include crispy rice topped with tuna or hamachi, pork gyoza in truffle ponzu, thai rice stone pots, and roasted Japanese sweet potato.
Commenters share strong enthusiasm for KYU, frequently backing up creator praise by raving about savory dishes like the crispy rice, stone pot fried rice, cauliflower, and sweet potato. Overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive regarding food quality and crave-worthy desserts. The only minor critique points to happy hour pricing feeling quite similar to regular menu rates.
- Order the chai cinnamon roll to see the black sugar chai glaze poured tableside
- Try popular savory hits like the crispy rice with tuna or hamachi and pork gyoza in truffle ponzu
- Don't miss the roasted Japanese sweet potato served with butter, black sugar, and parmesan cheese
- Sample the thai rice stone pot with confit duck for a hearty wood-fired main
- Expect happy hour pricing to be fairly close to the standard menu rates
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