The chicken katsu jap curry rice was amazing (9/10)! Pretty huge portion too! Was really full after. Matcha green tea (9/10) was creamy and enjoyed it so much! My friends ebi katsu sandwich (9/10) was really yummy too — id probably get that the next time I go there. It was so crispy and tasty 😍
Had the matcha cake which was really good too. (8/10)
I once had the lemon cake(?) as well (friend bought and dropped it off at my place) and I rmb it oozed w flavour and loved it, hence visited kuu today!
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Once in a while I would make a trip to South Melbourne to have lunch with a friend who used to work in the area. Since she changed jobs, I rarely go that way anymore. She introduced me to a cute Japanese café named Kuu which serves delicious and authentic Japanese street food.
🔆LOCATION🔆
Kuu Japanese café is situated on the outskirts of the busy Clarendon Street on a quiet and not very obvious York Street. Here you find the small café – as if in Tokyo, you would only find unique and delicious small cafes on the outskirts of the CBD, easy to get to yet away from the hustle and bustle.
The café may look simple from the outside, however once you walk in, the interior is brightly lit and very cute. Atmosphere is relaxed and it feels like you have entered into a homely place.
🔆SERVICE🔆
The staff at Kuu cafe are always friendly and attentive. The service is prompt and friendly. Local customers enjoy ordering take-away coffee and food from Kuu café. They also offer delivery service which is great.
🔆MENU/PRICE🔆
Chicken Katsu Sandwich, $13.50
Chicken Katsu Curry, $16.50
Japanese Cheese cake, $6.80
Matcha Green Tea Latte (regular), $5.00
Iced Matcha Latte, $7.50
🔆VERDICT🔆
When I visit Kuu café I enjoy ordering the chicken katsu.
The chicken katsu curry is very generous in size, not on the portion of the chicken katsu but also curry gravy. Its such a hearty meal and always feel satisfied afterwards.
The Chicken Katsu Sando is an awesome stack! The chicken was super tender and quite a generous size - tasty with the light and crispy panko flakes. Cabbage slaw salad was crisp and fresh, a nice balance in the sandwich.
The Iced matcha latte is such a lovely drink especially on warmer days. Matcha green tea flavour is not overpowering but enough flavour to enjoy.
I love the cute little bear latte art in the matcha latte. The drink has a lovely soft matcha flavour with no bitterness at all. So different from other matcha lattes I've had. It's smooth texture and consistency was enjoyable to drink.
The Japanese Cheese cake is delicious! Very fluffy, soft and extremely creamy - very different to western cheesecake and the texture is way different to Uncle Testsu's. I prefer Kuu's homemade Japanese cheese cake. Soo light, and delicious!
Love going to this cafe time to time. I usually order its curry Katsu don, but this morning I went slight earlier than usual. Curry katsu is only available at lunch time, hence I ordered a breaky set (photo attached). The soba salad was yummy. Definitely will go back and try out different things.
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