Le Coucou

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  李通达

  ·4 weeks ago

  “We visited Le Coucou for dinner. Getting a reservation was fairly easy — booking about a month ahead on the reservation platform was pretty relaxed, no real struggle. The foie gras was very good — tender and springy, but not in a dense, creamy way. It had an almost pudding-like texture, which was unexpected and quite nice. The duck à l’orange was another highlight — a generous portion, and the orange paired really nicely with the duck. The beef was also well done, nicely tender. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Prices are on the slightly expensive side. The seasoning here is on the heavier side — some people find it too salty, but for us it was fine, and it actually paired really well with wine. Overall a solid one-star French dinner. Worth a visit if you’re in the area.”

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  Ekaterina Kudriashova

  ·1 month ago

  “Such a great restaurant for special occasions! We ordered prime steak and lamp chops, both were absolutely delicious! And omg, crème brûlée was 100/10!! Also, chef send us as a gift mini freshly baked Madeleine cookies, it was out the …”

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  Hailey

  ·1 month ago

  “Dear Le Coucou and future customers, I’m writing to share my experience from today’s lunch, where my husband and I …”

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  Vadi Efe

  ·2 months ago

  “Amazing service and food. All meals were so well done, and the wine recommendation was also great. Atmosphere is super cool too. We had a great time during my wifes birthday dinner. Highly recommended”

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  Tone Wang

  ·3 months ago

  “My husband said it was the best salad he has ever had. Overall, the food was incredibly fresh and delicious, with unique flavors that made the experience full of pleasant surprises. We’ll definitely be back to try dinner next time. The staff were professional, passionate, and friendly throughout.”

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  Z z

  ·4 months ago

  “Located in SoHo, Le Coucou carries significant prestige and social media hype, bolstered by its Michelin-star status. Expectations were naturally high. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not align with that reputation. 🦴 The Os à Moelle (Roasted Bone Marrow) felt overwhelmingly rich and greasy, with the fat overpowering any nuanced flavor. After a few bites, it became difficult to continue. 🐟 The Quenelle de brochet, sauce américaine (Pike Quenelle with American/Lobster Sauce 🐟🦞) was the most memorable dish of the evening — though not in a positive way. The texture was extremely soft and mousse-like, and the combined intensity of the fish purée and shellfish-based sauce resulted in a pronounced seafood aroma. For diners unaccustomed to traditional French quenelle preparations, the flavor profile can feel quite heavy and overly fish-forward. Overall, nearly every course fell short of expectations, creating a noticeable gap between the restaurant’s acclaim and the actual execution. While the service staff were polite and professional, the pacing of the meal was considerably slow ⏳, which further affected the overall dining experience. Considering the pricing and reputation, I personally would not return nor recommend it to friends.”

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  Kevin Shen

  ·4 months ago

  “The fish was phenomenal. Definitely get the steak with bone marrow too. The duck was very good. We shared everything between two so the photos we took are half portions of the original dish.”

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  Crystal Xu

  ·4 months ago

  “Service was magnifique! Tasting menu is delicious, we came for lunch and got some cocktails too. We hope to come back and try the dinner menu. A beautifully decorated restaurant, not stuffy and felt really cozy inside!”

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  Emily Dzilenski

  ·5 months ago

  “The best birthday lunch a girl could ask for! The food was absolutely outstanding; fresh, unique, and delightful. The only thing that could possibly top it was the five star service by Ryan and his entire team — amazing recommendations for food and wine, impeccable service, and so many delightful surprises throughout to celebrate my birthday lunch to myself. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a one of a kind dining experimented in the city”

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  Alec Sanchez

  ·5 months ago

  “Came here for my partners birthday celebration and it was a hit ! First off, you’re greeted with lovely staff where you check in and they do have …”