Moscow · Ramen · casual
KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
Japanese ramen & izakayaShoyu ramenTonkotsuGyozaIzakaya barSake cocktails
KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar is Moscow's most acclaimed ramen destination, with the menu shaped by concept chef Chizuko Shirahama — a native Japanese — whose husband Denis Ivanov co-founded the restaurant group.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Presnensky (TsAO)
- Chef
- Chizuko Shirahama
- Owner
- Denis Ivanov
Plate № 29
About
KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar occupies a stylish space on Smolenskaya Street, offering one of Moscow's most authentic and comprehensive Japanese izakaya and ramen experiences. The menu's gastronomic direction is led by concept chef Chizuko Shirahama, a native Japanese who married into the Denis Ivanov restaurant family. Her influence produces ramen of genuine depth — shoyu, miso, tonkotsu and cold miso — alongside izakaya-format small plates that range from glass fish to Japanese scallop and matcha tiramisu desserts. The open kitchen and panoramic windows create an atmosphere reviewers consistently describe as Tokyo-authentic. KU operates three locations across Moscow, each consistently ranked among the city's best Japanese restaurants.
Neighborhood & visiting
KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar sits in Presnensky (TsAO), one of Moscow's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Concept chef Chizuko Shirahama — a native Japanese — personally shapes all menu and culinary standards
- Ranked among the top 60 restaurants in Moscow on Tripadvisor with 300+ reviews
- Full izakaya menu alongside multiple ramen varieties — rare completeness in Moscow
- Matcha tiramisu and house cocktails make it equally strong for dessert and late-night dining
Three Moscow locations: Smolenskaya 8, Bolshaya Gruzinskaya 69, and Moscow City (Presnenskaya Embankment 10/2). Main listing uses Smolenskaya address.
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Frequently asked
About KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
- Is KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar an authentic japanese ramen & izakaya restaurant in Moscow?
- Yes — KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese ramen & izakaya in Moscow: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar located?
- KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar is located at Smolenskaya Street, 8, 121099 Moscow, Russia, Moscow, Russia in the Presnensky (TsAO) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar?
- KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Moscow we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar?
- KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese ramen & izakaya of this format in Moscow.
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