KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar Moscow is a small chain that pairs ramen with the Japanese izakaya, a bar where food comes with drinks. Its branches include one in the Moscow City business district, at Presnenskaya Embankment 10c2, a couple of minutes’ walk from the Moscow-City MCC station, and one on Smolenskaya Street 8, on the ground floor of a hotel.
The bar was founded by the Novosibirsk restaurateur Denis Ivanov, according to Afisha, and has a branch on Lesnaya Street too. Hours and menus differ by branch, so check the official site, kuramen.ru, for the one you plan to visit.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | KU: рамен-изакая-бар |
|---|---|
| Address | Presnenskaya Embankment 10c2, ground floor, Moscow City, Moscow 123112 (one of several branches) OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Presnensky |
| Metro | Moskva-City (Delovoy Tsentr) MCC station (Moscow Central Circle (MCC, Line 14), About 150 meters, a 2 to 3 minute walk, according to a map listing; the nearest metro lines were not verified) |
| Opening hours | Hours vary by branch: the Moscow City branch is listed from 11:00 to 00:00 on weekdays and to 23:00 at weekends, while the Smolenskaya Street branch is listed from 11:00 to 00:00, to 02:00 on Friday and Saturday.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | No entry fee. A restaurant directory gives an average bill in the moderate range (₽₽) for the Moscow City branch; check the current menu on the official site. |
| Best time to visit | Hours vary by branch. The Moscow City branch is listed open on weekdays from 11:00 or earlier to midnight and from 11:00 to 23:00 at weekends, while the Smolenskaya branch runs to 00:00 and to 02:00 on Friday and Saturday. A map listing shows the Moscow City branch usually busy around 15:00. Summer adds a terrace. |
| Recommended duration | About 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Cuisine | Japanese: ramen and izakaya dishes |
| Price level | €€ |
| Reservations | The brand has several branches, listed on its site kuramen.ru; typical areas are Moscow City (Presnenskaya Embankment 10c2), Smolenskaya Street 8 (inside the Azimut Moscow Smolenskaya hotel) and Lesnaya Street 20c3. Booking details were not read, so use the site or the branch contacts. A listing for the Moscow City branch mentions takeout, food delivery, a summer terrace, Wi-Fi and gift certificates. |
| Website | kuramen.ru |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar?
The reasons are practical. KU gives a quick Japanese meal, ramen with izakaya snacks, in two places that visitors often pass: the Moscow City business district, next to the Ruski restaurant and the observation decks, and Smolenskaya Street, near the Arbat and the Smolenskaya metro station.
The Moscow City branch has a summer terrace and takes takeout and delivery, according to a map listing, and a directory gives an average bill in the moderate range (₽₽) there, lower than at the fine-dining restaurants in the center. Because it is a small chain, the format is consistent, though the rooms differ. Hours run late at the Smolenskaya branch, to 02:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Highlights of KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
Ramen and izakaya food
The bar describes authentic Japanese cuisine and ramen in the heart of Moscow business life, according to its listing. An izakaya is a Japanese pub, so the menu mixes noodle soups with small dishes to share and drinks. The current menu was not read in full, so look at the menu on the official site.
Tip: Order a ramen and one or two small plates to share.
The Moscow City branch
The Moscow City branch is on the ground floor of Presnenskaya Embankment 10c2, in the business district, about 150 meters from the Moscow-City MCC station, according to a map listing. It lists a summer terrace, Wi-Fi, takeout, delivery and gift certificates. It suits a stop before or after the observation decks or the Ruski restaurant.
Tip: Combine it with the Moscow City and observation decks guides of this site.
The branch inside the Azimut Smolenskaya hotel
The Smolenskaya Street 8 branch is on the ground floor of the Azimut Moscow Smolenskaya hotel, according to Afisha, which describes it as a ramen izakaya near the Smolenskaya metro station. It is listed open from 11:00 to 00:00, to 02:00 on Friday and Saturday. It is a useful stop near the Arbat.
Tip: Check which of the two Smolenskaya stations is closer on your map.
Other branches
A restaurant guide lists four more branches besides the one it shows, and one of them is on Lesnaya Street 20c3, near the Mendeleyevskaya metro station, according to its address. The list changes, so confirm the current branches on the official site before you travel.
Tip: Use the official branch list to find the nearest one.
Takeout and delivery
A listing for the Moscow City branch mentions food delivery, takeout, coffee to go and invoice payment by QR code, besides a summer terrace and a dog-friendly policy. These options differ by branch, so ask the one you choose.
Tip: Ask whether the terrace is open when you visit in summer.
What to Order
- Ramen, the specialty of the bar, in the format described by its listing
Atmosphere
KU is a ramen izakaya bar, a Japanese-style pub where noodles are served with drinks and small dishes. The Moscow City branch sits at the base of the business towers, with a summer terrace, and the Smolenskaya branch is inside a hotel.
Guests are a mix of office workers, hotel guests and visitors in the area. The look of each branch differs, and the details were not verified. The Smolenskaya branch stays open until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday, so it serves late evenings too.
History of KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar is a small chain of ramen izakaya bars in Moscow. Afisha says the bar on Smolenskaya Street was created by the Novosibirsk restaurateur Denis Ivanov, on the ground floor of the Azimut Moscow Smolenskaya hotel.
Branches are listed in Moscow City, on Smolenskaya Street and on Lesnaya Street, with four more besides the one shown by a restaurant guide. The brand’s site is kuramen.ru, and its Instagram account is @ku_moscow.
The opening year and the order of the branches were not found in the sources read, so this section is short.
Reservations and Ordering at KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
Branch details and contacts are on the brand’s site, kuramen.ru; use it to find the current branches and to book. A listing for the Moscow City branch mentions takeout and food delivery. Walk-in availability was not verified, and hours vary by branch.
- Payment: a listing mentions credit card payment, but foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, so carry rubles and ask how a visitor can pay.
- Branches: check the address of the branch you book.
Check the current rules and contact details on the official site.
Find and Order: KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
How to Get to KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
The Moscow City branch is at Presnenskaya Embankment 10c2, on the ground floor, about 150 meters from the Moscow-City MCC station, according to a map listing, a 2 to 3 minute walk. The Moscow City guide and the observation decks guide of this site explain the area. The Smolenskaya branch is at Smolenskaya Street 8, inside the Azimut Moscow Smolenskaya hotel, near the Smolenskaya metro station; there are two stations of that name, so check which is nearer on a map.
- MCC: the Moscow-City station for the City branch, as the MCC guide of this site explains.
- Taxi: give the branch address; the taxi apps guide of this site explains how to book.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found. The branches are in different buildings, so ask about steps and the entrance before you go.
Food Nearby
Ruski, a restaurant on the 85th floor of the OKO Tower in Moscow City, has its own article on this site, and the district has other cafes in its towers. Near Smolenskaya Street, White Rabbit has its own article. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
Rubles in cash, since foreign cards are reported not to work, and your appetite. No dress code applies to a ramen bar.
Photography Rules
No photography rules were found. Ask the staff before you photograph the room or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
Ramen suits children, and the format is casual, so it works for families. The branches' policies on high chairs and strollers were not found, so ask when you go; the Moscow City listing mentions dogs are allowed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Hours differ between the Moscow City and Smolenskaya branches, so check the one you choose.
- The Moscow City branch is about 150 meters from the Moscow-City MCC station, so it is easy to add to an MCC trip.
- The Smolenskaya branch is inside a hotel, so look for the hotel entrance on Smolenskaya Street 8.
- A map listing shows the Moscow City branch busiest around 15:00, so an earlier or later lunch may be quieter.
- Ask whether the summer terrace is open before you plan to sit outside.
- For a fine-dining view in Moscow City, Ruski has its own article on this site.
Make an Outing of Your Visit to KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar is within walking distance of places that pair well with a meal. A simple way to build the outing:
Before or after your meal
Only Love Is Above Observation Deck Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk) · typical visit: 45–90 minutesMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PANORAMA360 Moscowabout 350 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Borodino Battle Panorama Museum Moscowabout 1.2 km away (~19 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Time needed: plan about 4.5–7 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.
Explore Nearby KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
Metro stations near KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
Mezhdunarodnaya Metro Stationabout 150 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Vystavochnaya Metro Stationabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Smolenskaya Metro Stationabout 3.0 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
Ruskiabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nightlife near KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
High Barabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar
What is KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar?
A small chain of ramen and izakaya bars in Moscow.
Where are the branches?
Moscow City (Presnenskaya Embankment 10c2), Smolenskaya Street 8 and Lesnaya Street 20c3, among others.
What are the hours?
About 11:00 to 00:00 at the Moscow City and Smolenskaya branches; later on weekends at Smolenskaya.
How much does a meal cost?
A directory gives an average bill in the moderate range (₽₽) at the Moscow City branch; check the menu.
Is there delivery?
A listing mentions takeout and food delivery for the Moscow City branch; confirm for yours.
Is there a terrace?
A summer terrace is listed for the Moscow City branch.
Do I need to book?
Booking details were not verified; check kuramen.ru.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; carry rubles and ask.
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