Authentic Vietnamese noodle soups, esp. phở gà & bún bò huế. Cozy Chinatown spot w/ great iced coffee.
Willa Moore reviews Kitchen Cô Út, a Chinatown spot serving exceptional Vietnamese noodle soups like phở gà and bún bò huế, perfect for a casual meal.
This Chinatown gem offers an authentic taste of Vietnamese noodle soups, with a standout phở gà featuring tender dark meat and a rich, deeply flavorful broth. For those seeking something less common but equally delicious, their well-executed bún bò huế provides a satisfying experience. The spacious, low-lit interior is perfect for anything from a quick solo lunch with Vietnamese iced coffee to a more relaxed dinner.
This Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown is celebrated for its exceptional noodle soups. The phở gà is a must-try, praised for its tender chicken and deeply flavorful broth. The bún bò huế is also a highly recommended dish, offering a well-executed version of this pork and beef noodle soup with a distinctive shrimp paste flavor. Vietnamese iced coffee is a recommended accompaniment.
"The phở gà and bún bò huế are highly recommended dishes. The restaurant also offers praised options like bun thit nuong, banh xeo, and com tam."
Customers highly recommend this Vietnamese restaurant for its authentic noodle soups, particularly the phở gà and bún bò huế. The atmosphere is noted as suitable for both casual lunches and dinners.
Important Note
One user mentioned that while Kitchen Co Ut serves Hu Tieu, the broth is served on the side and they haven't had enough to fully assess its quality.
"This commenter mentioned that Kitchen Co Ut seems to be the place for banh canh and also frequently offers Hu Tieu Nam Vang and Chao Long, with special dishes often available on weekends."
Positive"This commenter confirmed that Kitchen Co Ut has banh canh on its menu, though they noted that such specialty soups might not be ordered frequently by customers."
Positive"Kitchen Co Ut has offered banh canh previously and often has soup specials, so it's worth keeping an eye on their menu for potential returns or other soup offerings."
Positive"The user listed Kitchen Co Ut as a potential easy walk-in option in lower Manhattan."
Neutral"This commenter added that the Banh Mi shop associated with Kitchen Co Ut was selling Banh Chung before a holiday and might still have it."
Positive"This user suggested Kitchen Co Ut as a potential place to find Banh Chung."
Positive"The original poster acknowledged the recommendation for Kitchen Coout and the lack of h extsubscript extleftarrow extrightarrowu ti extsubscript extleftarrow extrightarrowfu elsewhere, noting they visited when it first opened and may need to revisit."
Neutral"The commenter questioned why Kitchen Coout is ranked low on the original poster's list, highlighting its authentic Southern Vietnamese food like bò né, which is hard to find elsewhere in the city."
Neutral"Kitchen Co Ut is listed as one of several good options for soups and noodles during snowy weather."
Positive"Kitchen Co Ut in Chinatown was recommended."
Positive"The commenter mentioned Kitchen Coout in Manhattan Chinatown has h extsubscript extleftarrow extrightarrowu ti extsubscript extleftarrow extrightarrowfu, noting the broth is served on the side and they haven't had enough to fully assess its quality."
Neutral"The commenter inquired about the absence of Hu Tieu in NYC, stating it's their favorite Vietnamese soup and was readily available in Florida."
Neutral"Kitchen Co Ut is listed as one of the few good Vietnamese casual dining spots in NYC."
Positive"Kitchen Co Ut is recommended as a restaurant."
Neutral"The commenter suggested that Kitchen Co Ut is the closest place to find Canh Chua Ca, which might be similar to the Ca Kho To the original poster is looking for."
Neutral"Kitchen Co Ut is listed as a Vietnamese restaurant option."
Positive"Kitchen Co Ut is recommended as a humble Vietnamese spot in NYC that serves decent bun thit nuong and banh xeo, standing out for its quality despite not being in a traditional Vietnamese hub."
Positive"This user lists Banh Mi Co Ut as one of their preferred places for Vietnamese coffee."
Positive"This user clarifies that Banh Mi/Kitchen Cô Út provides strong Vietnamese coffee, which they prefer sweet with condensed milk. The establishment includes both a banh mi shop and a restaurant."
Positive"This user states that Banh Mi/Kitchen Cô Út serves good Vietnamese coffee and also has a banh mi shop and a restaurant."
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