Kuu opened in 2014 and has been wooing customers ever since with its bold play on Japanese flavors inspired by locally-sourced ingredients. A dynamic feature in the Memorial District, Kuu is consistently ranked among the best sushi restaurants in the city.
Chef-owner Adison Lee has taken the meaning of Kuu-“the art of eating”- seriously and created a menu that is as interesting as it is refined, elevating modern Japanese cuisine.
All of Kuu’s ingredients are locally sourced except for weekly shipments of proteins from Japan’s famous Tsukiji Market. Chef Lee’s focus on quality and freshness is evident in every bite.
In addition to sushi, sashimi and rolls, customer favorites include the rich and tangy Truffle Suzuki Roll and the fish selection. Diners interested in tapas-style dishes should try small plates from the Hot and Cold menu which often feature Chef Lee’s newest creations. The Featured Tastings menu highlight market and seasonal dishes, and the indulgent Omakase is a chef’s tasting of fresh and special items tailored to the customer’s interests and taste preferences.
Another feature of Kuu is the extensive wine selection. Wine pairs well with sushi and in exploring the addition of wine to fine Japanese dining, Kuu has curated a wine selection that has earned an excellence rating from Wine Spectator magazine in 2016 and 2017.
With a friendly staff that’s as passionate about customer service as Lee is about food, this chef-driven restaurant is an experience, not just good eating.
Don’t miss Kuu any day of the week, but make sure to take advantage of their fantastic weekday happy hours from 4:30pm to 6:30pm and Two-for-One Sushi Sundays from 12pm to 4:30pm.
Visit Kuu at the Gateway, 947 Gessner Road, on online at www.kuurestaurant.com.