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Chuko
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552 Vanderbilt Ave. Brooklyn NY 11238

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  • Asian, Dessert, Noodle Shop, Ramen
    5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. (Tues – Sat), 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Sun)
  • $$ $$
    cash
  • No Parking
Description

Two Morimoto veterans opened this minimalist, brick-walled space, presenting a notably brief menu that leans locavore à la David Chang: Expect Berkshire pork, farm-fresh eggs, and market veggies that include green tomatoes, eggplant, and corn. Although a few plates shine, such as a raw-and-fried kale salad studded with raisins, plump gyoza, and great chocolate macaron ice cream sandwiches ($5), the four ramen options ($12) tell another story. Their problem? Overcooked noodles and broths that are bland and oddly buttery (and not in a delectable Paula Deen kind of way).








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