Noelle was absolutely the best! She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made our entire dining experience exceptional. This was a great first experience at a Chubby restaurant- we're definitely coming back! read more

Service is great but the food is very lackluster you're better off at your local kbbq/jbbq spot!

The food is superb and Roman is great. Very nice and friendly. Will be back again soon. Epic day!!!

Just celebrated a birthday here yesterday! We had the different cuts of beef, oxtail potstickers, miso sea bass wrap, potato pave, wagyu rice, wagyu tomato stew, big head prawn, and assorted fruit. The cuts of beef really stood out to us because they were so tasty! Roman and Kelley helped create such a unique dining experience for us. Both recommended and took turns to help us cook the beef. We tried cooking our own, and it just wasn't the same! They are so knowledgable about the beef cuts and cooking process. We ended up with delicious, juicy bites that melted in our mouths each time they were on the grill! On top of that, they were really friendly and attentive to our needs. They checked in on us and made sure we got everything we needed. Excellent service! Overall, the food, service, and AYCE experience were incredible! For parking, valet is $16.50 and self is $30 at the hotel off 7th St. read more

Niku X - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here to celebrate my birthday! Every cut we tried was incredibly tender, buttery, and packed with flavor. The quality of the meat was outstanding, and everything melted in your mouth. The lobster and seafood were just as fresh and delicious, making the entire meal feel like such a great value. The strawberry lemonade was the perfect drink to pair with everything. It was refreshing and perfectly sweet without being overpowering. What truly made our experience unforgettable was ROMAN and KELLEY! They were so knowledgeable about every cut of meat, explained everything with genuine enthusiasm, and grilled each piece to absolute perfection. Every bite came off the grill exactly as it should: juicy, tender, and full of flavor. On top of that, they were incredibly friendly, attentive, and kind throughout the entire meal. They checked on us often, made sure we always had what we needed, and created such a welcoming and fun dining experience. Amazing food, amazing service, and an AYCE experience that's 100% worth every penny. We even got a free slice of cheesecake! On top of that, everything felt very clean and the vibes were wonderful for dinner. We can't wait to come back! Parking is valet ($16) or self parking ($30). read more

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Kelley was our server, and she was beyond fantastic; she exudes professionalism, friendliness, and attentiveness. Kelley significantly contributed to the best dinner experience for my girlfriend's parents and my parents. We're truly thankful for her, and we hope Niku X recognizes for her excellence and reward her. Thank you so much, Kelley! We'll be back soon! Jae & Lou (the fun Korean/Mexican family) read more

ELEVATED AYCE! 5.0 We discovered NIKU X, a contemporary Japanese yakiniku restaurant, during a recent trip to Los Angeles. We learned that Chubby Group, a U.S. based food-and-beverage holding company, operates a number of dining concepts and currently has over 60 multi-concept restaurants. Some of their concepts include Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House, The X Pot, Wagyu Master, Chubby Cattle BBQ and Chubby Skewers, just to name a few. Needless to say, with so many opportunities to dine at their restaurants near our home in the Bay Area, we decided to upgrade to a Chubby Club PLUS membership. We have found it to be well worth the perks, especially the special birthday benefits. NIKU X was only a 10-15 minute walk from our hotel, The Ritz-Carlton. Located inside The Wilshire Grand Center in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the restaurant is in a busy area. Use the main entrance for the Intercontinental Hotel and take the escalators to the second floor. Our early 5:00 p.m. reservation was perfect, as the restaurant was not crowded, and we were seated at a very large and quiet table. We ordered the Premium Wagyu selection, a few of the chef's signature dishes and visited the buffet area a couple of times, mainly for the crab legs. Next time, I would probably stay away from some of the heavier items, like the Potato Pavé, which was quite filling. Our two main servers were incredibly friendly and offered endless suggestions on the meat selections and side dishes. The restaurant's policy is to cook the first round of meat for guests, but we were fortunate to have exceptionally attentive servers who cooked just about every round for us. Of course, they can only do this when they are not too busy. As the other tables began filling up, we, or shall I say, my Master Chef Tony, started taking over the grill. We love going to AYCE establishments, but I realize now that I simply can't eat as much as I used to. We do, however, have a great time selecting what we think will be fantastic, and fortunately, everything we ordered was! read more

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We were looking for a place to CELEBRATE an early Bday and 4th of July celebration around LA and I searched on YELP and Niku X appeared. Then, I realized that they are part of the Chubby Group and that was even better since we have membership! WEEKEND LUNCH: $45 for members and $55 for non members. OPTIONAL & Additional $35 for the AYCE Wagyu and Lobster tails. There's an UNLIMITED all you can eat buffet as well and you can also just choose to have the buffet only with or without the grill at the table... AUSTRALIAN WAGYU and A5 JAPANESE WAGYU were our favorite meat selection... CRAB LEGS: 10/10 Fresh and warm... FAVORITE SIDES: Corn, Shishito peppers, Brussel sprouts... PRO TIP: Try grilling the Lobster tails for an enhanced Experience! SERVICE: A+ service by Roman and the entire team there which were all guys were awesome! SAVE room for the EGG TARTS!!! BIRTHDAY DESSERT PLATTER: available upon request! I told them I saw a picture of it on YELP ;) ROCK ON NIKU X !!!!!!! read more

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A year ago, we came here for lunch, and it didn't disappoint. This time, we decided to try dinner, and it was a completely different experience--in the best way. The selection and amount of meat and seafood were amazing, and everything we tried was delicious. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff throughout our visit. The restaurant is also spacious, making it easy to move around and enjoy the buffet comfortably. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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I had a great time here to celebrate my birthday!! Service was amazing, they were totally hands on, refilling our glasses with water, replacing the bbq pan, giving us extra napkins, very friendly and inviting!! The meat were delicious!! We do get 2 hours here and at this location, your last call to order is (if I remember correctly) 20 or 40 minutes before your 2 hours is up. And the clock starts as soon as you checked in, if not that as soon as you're seated for sure. It's very pretty inside. Even though we are here for the meat, I did notice the dessert section is not just where you can just get up and get it, you have to go to the dessert counter which is right by hostess stand and you let them know what you want and they will get it for you. My favorite is the Yuzu Cheesecake. Also, as mentioned we are here for the meat, I still have to acknowledge that their Self-serve station is a bit limited, but still good BECAUSE they had Steamed Lobsters and Crab legs there to choose from, if you are into seafood. Also...because I'm only 5'2, there were some of the items I have a harder time seeing. And also, this restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the Wilshire Grand Center / InterContinental Hotel Building Los Angeles Downtown yep...it is Valet parking, the restaurant will validate with discounted pricing (I posted the regular prices in Yelp here). Overall, the experience itself was great!! We were soooooo stuffed!! read more

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Good but over-rated. A very plush and chic restaurant but I expected much better quality of food. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but I expected great at this price tag (especially when you're getting and cooking your own food). It was a nice splurge to try but wouldn't recommend it for the food and value. Service was really good, staff was attentive with refilling drinks. Note: parking will be like $30 with validation. read more

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Not going to lie - we had initial concerns when we realized Niku is NOT in the hotel, but instead was outside in the back behind the valet area. Our concerns were further heightened when we reached the front entrance, as it was giving "low-budget all-you-can-eat" and not what we saw on Yelp. We were also quite surprised to realize that half of the restaurant allows for self-grilling... that was not the vibe we were going for, it was quite smokey, and I was wearing white on white. However! We were moved to the other section with pretty decor, comfy booth seating, where they bring out ready-made skewers to the table - everything turned around from there. Lobster, wagyu, sashimi, caviar, and so much more - YUM! We made sure to get all the best stuff to maximize our experience. We had to order in small orders, which wasn't a problem at all. Everyone was so attentive, informative, efficient and helpful. I appreciated the service, for sure. We ended up parking in the lot across the street so we could walk a bit and explore the area. We also went up to the Spire, which had a nice vibe and stellar views. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here this past Saturday with my family, and we had an amazing time! We really enjoyed the food here and everything we got were fresh and delicious. The snow crab legs were definitely a family favorite, and don't skip the yuzu cheesecake for dessert--it was the perfect way to end the meal. They also have a good selection of different drinks - cherry blooms has been my favorite mixed drink from here. The service was excellent as well. Huge shoutout to our server, Roman, who was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. He really helped make our birthday celebration special. We'll definitely be back! read more

Niku X - Yuzu cheesecake and egg tart - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Niku X is part of the Chubby Group. Knowing this information, I didn't have high expectations for this place. The chain of restaurants that are involved in this group are mediocre at best. They are selling a fantasy of a high end experience while providing low quality service and food. The menu at Niku X is quite overwhelming. I didn't know where to start so the server basically ordered and recommended everything to try. There was so much going on from the appetizers that were being served, the meat being cooked on the grill, and the open buffet of food. Literally nothing stood out to me. I think the appetizers were better than the japanese bbq itself. For $150 per person, I expected at least quality dinnerware. The plates themselves are PLASTIC. Please give me a break. I do not recommend Niku X. The high price point does not correlate with the service or quality of food at all. I would not support this business. read more

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Had a lovely dinner at Niku X's seafood and A5 yakiniku BBQ steak buffet. They offer an impressive selection of fresh seafood, specialty dishes, cooked items, and even dim sum. There are some meats you can get yourself at the buffet and some you order with your server. Kevin was super attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring that our experience was smooth and enjoyable. read more

Niku X - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Our experience at Niku X was amazing! The ambience is beautiful and the music is very fun. The quality of meat was top-notch and we really enjoyed all of the seafood options as well, especially the snow crab and King crab. The service is great and our server Nessie was very attentive with us and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our evening. Y'all helped my birthday feel so special! read more

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My favorite server Chris , bring a more than happy birthday night for me. Gooooooooooood food atmosphere as usual Recommend for others Btw, The front desk with tattoo today is mean and impatient 2026.8.3 21:20 arrive read more

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This was my second visit, and it was even better than my first time! The food was excellent and completely worth the price for good quality Wagyu beef and seafood. I especially loved the oxtail dumplings appetizer. I ordered from the Standard Menu, which was more than enough to satisfy my Wagyu and seafood cravings. What made the meal extra special was the staff. Their exceptional service worked together like a beautiful orchestra. Gigi, Joe, Nessie, and the young man replacing the grill are all absolute gems--so warm, professional, friendly, and helpful. I'll definitely be back read more

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Celebrated my birthday at Niku X today, and I can honestly say it was worth every penny! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely delicious! every bite was flavorful, high quality, and beautifully prepared. The service was exceptional. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and efficient. They were consistently replacing our grill, refilling our water, and checking in to see if we needed anything without us ever having to ask. Their hospitality truly made our experience even more enjoyable. The ambiance was another highlight. It's cozy, luxurious, and welcomingthe perfect place for a special celebration or a memorable date night. Thank you so much to Roman, Darren, and the rest of the incredible staff for making our visit so memorable and special. Your exceptional hospitality, attentiveness, and genuine kindness truly made my birthday celebration unforgettable. We left with full hearts (and full stomachs)! read more

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UPDATE: Came back here for my girlfriend's early birthday celebration dinner, and it was honestly a disappointment compared to our previous visits. We had a 6:45 PM reservation but weren't seated until 7:15 PM. It really felt like they only gave us a table because we finally went up to the host to ask why we were still waiting 30 minutes past our time. Not a great start. Once we got seated, things didn't get much better. I ordered a cocktail that took a while to come out. We had already ordered and received two rounds of sides and meats, and still no drink. I had to flag down our server to follow up, and it finally showed up shortly after. Then came the main issue. My girlfriend went straight for the crab legs and noticed only snow crab was out and it honestly wasn't as fresh as it should be for the price. Toward the end of dinner, I saw a different server carrying out Alaskan crab legs. When I asked our server, she told us they still have them, but you have to order them directly through her now. This wasn't written on the menu at all. If I hadn't happened to see someone else get them, we never would have known. I went ahead and ordered two orders (4 legs total), but it took over 20 minutes to get to us. We were just sitting there waiting, already full, but we stayed because that's what she usually eats and wanted to eat some before leaving. I had to flag down the server again to follow up on the crab legs. read more

It's been a while since I've gone, but the new premium buffet concept is nice. I mainly came in for the seafood this trip. King crab legs, shrimp, and lobster tail filled my belly. The wagyu selection was great, but very rich as usual. We ate some of the thinner sliced cuts and were very satisfied. The items to order from the kitchen were as good as I remembered. The potato paave, oxtail dumplings, ans seabass were the stars. Sarah and (I think the Manager) Joe were great in getting us settled in at the table. & answered all our questions regarding the current restaurant concept. Sarah was very tentative to anything we needed and went above and beyond what we expected for service! As usual, you go for the food, but stay for the service. Til the next trip read more

Niku X - Assorted A4/A5 cuts from self serve area - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Experience at Niku X was great, service was very kind and attentive. Celebrated an occasion here and they were very welcoming. Food was a solid 7/10, a lot of the cooked dishes at the buffet were cold and not fresh. The meat on the other hand that came with the combo/tier we ordered were delicious and loved the unlimited crab legs. Definitely good date night spot though. This is across the street from 7th at Fig, valet parking + validation is offered as well. read more

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Whenever I think of luxury and All You can Eat, I think of Niku X. I will say it's for sure on the pricier side, but I can see why. Huge crab legs, meaty lobster tails, and good quality meat, you are def getting what you pay for. In addition there is fresh sashimi and other entrees to try. I don't mind getting my fill from just the grilled meat and seafood though... I also love the ambiance of the restaurant. It has a nice moody setting, and the service is top tier. Our server was amazing and everything came out so fast. Staff was nice as well! read more

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Food is always high quality at Niku X! Lots of crab and lobster along with delicious cuts of beef. Highly recommend the Chilean Seabass wrap. Kelley and the team were awesome and super attentive. Checking in often and continuously keeping us hydrated! read more

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Nessie was amazing very helpful. Made my husband birthday memorable thank you so much for helping us. read more

Niku X - My happy husband - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Part of the chubby group. I would say this experience is more of an all you can eat japanese bbq than a buffet. While there are buffet options, it's very limited. The menu does offer a lot of unlimited items. You have to come in thinking that this is an AYCE with some buffet selections. If you come thinking it's a big buffet you will be dissatisfied. Service is good, came on a weekday evening for a birthday. Definitely feels rushed a bit, server forgot to put in our order towards the end but thankfully a manager came to help us out after. I've been here before when Niku X first opened and was strictly omakase / coursed meals. Quality and service was much better then compared to now. However the meat quality is still good, better than other chubby group spots? Hard to say as I think meat quality across all Chubby locations are pretty much the same. read more

Roman was incredible. I never had a better server before. He went above and beyond by knowing the menu, checking up on us, cooking our meat, and even taking out the shells of the lobsters for over 8 of them that we ate. He was constantly filling our waters, making good convo, and refilling napkins while attending to other guests. I want Roman to be our server everytime we go! He should be promoted! As for the food, it has always been incredible. Sushi, A5 wagyu, seafood, what more could you ask for. It was incredible and everything was well stocked up. It was a great atmosphere and everything was clean and ready to go. It was a very welcoming experience and we can't wait to go back. 100 stars! read more

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Pretty good spot. We got the $500 tasting menu, which the course meals were all so good, and nicely plated. Though, I thought the main course which was the wagyu tomahawk lacked flavor surprisingly. The experience with them cooking it at the table side was very entertaining though. I especially loved the omurice and the server offered us free drinks! The ambience is very chill, but the space is pretty open and bright, which may not be ideal if you're looking for an intimate setting. We also thought the restaurant was in a high rise, but you're near the first floor. I'd definitely want to try the AYCE menu some time. read more

Niku X - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Another Chubby production hits the mark :) Before you decide to just come, make sure to have reservations. I came on a Thursday with reservations and still had to wait 15 mins before hand. Traffic wasn't too crazy around 6:50 pm from Orange County. Your looking at 45 mins to hour to get here. Once you get here, you will have to park in a parking garage lot. Don't waste too much time trying to find parking in downtown. Once you valet or park, take the elevator to the second floor and here you are. Check in with the receptionist, time seem so long while we was waiting lol. Finally got to our table, the setting is quiet, good for groups and date. If you been to chubby cattle, kinda like the same thing but instead you tell your waiter what you want to order. Theres a buffet on the side too. A lot of options from meats to seafood. All in all food was fantastic, waiter was on point. Designs was cool. I think the timing of reservations needs a little work, if your charging people to make it here on time, then there shouldn't be no waiting then 5 mins. read more

Niku X - Happy Birthday Little Bro - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Just had my birthday dinner here again. Only this time the wagyu meat quality from the buffet went down Meat was very chewy, not fatty like it used to be. Even the color is red not pink how it used to be. They added new thin cut seasoned meats. Even though seasoning was good the meat was not. Chewy chewy. Didn't seem like Japanese A5 wagyu. More like American wagyu. Service was good and attentive as always. I hope they will bring back the quality meat they had before. read more

came for the wknd lunch buffet $55/person & $45/members we made rez via opentable the restaurant does require a CC in order to book the rez the menu is a bit confusing but our waiter, roman was really patient with us as we had a million questions. the $55 for the buffet is the base, then you can add on either the classic or signature , if you get the signature then it includes everything on the signature plus the classic niku is a really gorgeous restaurant. staff were all really friendly. the food was all really good. would def go again for the wknd lunch buffet the cheese tart tho, the star of the show parking: valet, dont forget to get your ticket validated. i parked across the way for $4 for about 2.5 hrs. read more

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Niku X was my family's go to for celebrations and occasional gatherings but after this experience we don't know if we will be returning. For one a lot of the food quality has gone down. King crab has gotten smaller but now you have to order it which was a problem because our server almost never came by our table so we had to call other random staff to ask for help.Large prawns were replaced with small tiny shrimp and the lobster tail used to be a lot bigger in our last visit but this time they were small and we struggled to get the meat out. Not sure if the duck was included but no one ever explained anything to us so we didn't get to try it but we saw it on the way out. The choices seemed a lot less overall than before. Not sure if it's because one of the sections were replaced with egg tarts and cheese tarts. Also I'm a chubby member and saw later after I got home from the receipt that price is different than what was listed on the menu. Our total came out to 114 pp after the membership discount. The guy who we thought were our server always skipped our table, he kept going back and forth and never came back after taking our order in the beginning. It was the weirdest thing. We noticed that he just constantly kept walking past without even looking at our direction. It was a very different experience from the great service we have always gotten at NikuX. read more

Niku X - Receipt.. dinner price is different now - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was amazing! Even though it's AYCE, the quality is not like the others. The spread was quite amazing - snow crab clusters, king crab legs, shrimp cocktail, abalone, sashimi, and many cuts of beef for the BBQ. The service was outstanding! Joe and Mikey were amazing! Super attentive and friendly. The decor is modern and inviting. We truly enjoyed the experience. A great place to celebrate special events. Only valet parking is available but the restaurant will give you a code for a discount. No self parking option. read more

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This is not a restaurant I would visit again. The quality of the food does not justify the price point. The clean dishes are located on the bottom shelf, below the food, and workers would sweep right next to the clean dishes. For $135+/person (if you're a member), this is not worth it. You get a discount on parking after getting validated. Overall, a disappointing experience. read more

Niku X - May 2026 - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came for the weekend seafood buffet. You can pay extra to include some beef (and be seated at a table with a grill) but we opted just for the regular seafood buffet. We got to sit near the windows for better views. It includes a selection of hot appetizer/tapas that are ordered by the server but otherwise we went to get our own crabs, shrimp, and varies cold dishes at the buffet counter. Food was presented well and tasty. read more

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Sooooo hubby brought me here for a birthday dinner. First time. Chubby member - 50% Off for your birthday! YEE-haw! I was excited for the Wagyu and seafood. The quality of the meat was top tier. But dayamnnnn you can only eat so much Wagyu! We were struggling at the end! Hahahaha - I was feeling a little oily for a moment!! food was good. But I don't think it's worth the price. I prefer better selection in the buffet. We got premium which is $145 for member price. It's actually cheaper to go on the weekday. Let's talk about service. I gave them 4 stars because of their service! I forgot out waiters name he hardly checked on us --- but Kevin and Joe were exceptional! Super personable and professional. They made us feel comfortable and we enjoyed their conversations. They were very helpful!! They gave us inside tips on how to grill the meat and what to top it with. I tried beef tongue for the first time - surprisingly delish. Thanks for the encouragement Kevin! Haha! Ambiance was contemporary with the view. It's located in the intercontinental hotel. Parking validation for 2 hours. They brought me out slices of cake and complimentary yuzu sparklers! Refreshing. For two people our bill was $320 which includes gratuity. Worth it if you have the membership. But a bit overpriced for what the buffet offered. I probably wouldn't crave to go back. But we have a $50 voucher you can only use on Sunday -Thursday. Mr. Chubby is sneaky! if you want a fancier spot to dine - bring your appetite and your wallet - this would be the spot. Again. Shoutout to Joe and Kevin! You both are amazing!!!! read more

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生活最好的模樣，是懂得日子的難， 也了解時光的暖，等妳夠成熟後就會明白，妳根本不需在別人世界裡用力證明， 妳需在的，是在自己的世界裡，安靜綻放～ 洛杉磯downtown 的Niku X , 三年前剛開幕時，跟板上兩位美女去過，記得當時一個人出門300 美元左右，現在他們變成自助餐的方式，走高級食材，一個人訂價115 如果有member 則是99 元 ， 這是便宜的，更高級是149一個人， 多了大頭蝦跟可以烤的龍蝦，很多單點的精緻小菜， 和牛， 龍蝦，帝王蟹，生魚片....啥都有，菜色是精緻的，115 元便宜價位的也有蒸好的龍蝦尾，來瞧瞧高級自助餐的菜色～ read more

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Niku was an amazing experience- the meat the seafood, the service... it was high quality and I just wish I had more room in my stomach to dig into the crab legs but I was too full from the sashimi, bbq, and all the other items. It's delicious. It's a great place for dates Bht also for family outings. There is validation at the intercontinental for a money off. read more

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Niku X exceeded our expectations! Our group of four chose the Premium All-You-Can-Eat menu, and every dish was fresh, high quality, and absolutely delicious. What impressed us the most was how quickly the food arrived after we placed each order. The service was incredibly efficient without ever feeling rushed. A special thank you to our server, Nessie, who was exceptional throughout the entire meal. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we always had everything we needed. His excellent service truly made our dining experience even better. If you're looking for amazing Japanese BBQ with outstanding service and fast, attentive staff, I highly recommend Niku X. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Best all you can eat ever. Food was great quality. Lobster, crab: snow and king, fried chicken, shrimp, sashimi and of course the Wagyu! Soo delicious. And and make sure you don't forget dessert. The vanilla crepe cake and cheese tart were top notch. The servers were super attentive! My main homie, Kevin, was the best server I've had in ages. Super friendly, super attentive and knowledgeable about the menu! The place is clean and even tho it's ayce, there is still a nice intimacy about it. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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