Warm Broth and Late Tacos in Manhattan
Explore Japanese comfort food beyond noodle soups with gyoza and takoyaki in a dimly lit room. Chelsea's menu adds spicy shrimp tacos, beef grilled cheese and esquites alongside beef birria and consommé.
Japanese and Mexican Kitchens
John Street Dinner Stop
Kuu occupies 20 John St in Manhattan. The kitchen serves ramen and curry. Concrete walls frame a compact, low-lit dining room. Katsu sandwiches offer another option beyond noodle soups. Diners seated near the entrance can feel a blast of cold air when the front door opens. Opening time is 11:30 AM daily. Closing time is 9:30 PM from Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Eighth Avenue After Dark
Birria LES Chelsea serves slow-cooked beef birria and consommé. The address is 154 8th Ave. Daily opening time is 11:00 AM. Closing time is midnight Sunday through Thursday, extending to 3:00 AM after Friday and Saturday service. Order and pay at the counter before finding a spot. The room has limited indoor seating. Takeout is available for diners who prefer to carry their meal away.
Two Menus, Different Rhythms
Kuu and Birria LES Chelsea differ in both food and closing hours. The John Street restaurant serves ramen and curry in a compact, low-lit room. The Chelsea counter centers on beef birria and consommé, with limited indoor seating and takeout available. Kuu closes at 9:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Birria LES Chelsea closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday and 3:00 AM after Friday and Saturday service, giving it the later finish.
