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    Niku X

    4.5 (3.2k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Seafood, Buffets
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Deira C.

    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)!

    Lily W.

    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

    NIKU X.  Front entrance.  They are located within the Inter-Continental Hotel, Los Angeles.
    Jeanie L.

    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!

    Kiki T.

    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!!

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    Janet T.

    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 !!!!!!!

    Abel A.

    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.

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    Kathy Z.

    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.

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    Tyler T.

    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!

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    Anna S.

    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!

    Kaelene M.

    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.

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    Jeff C.

    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

    Ashley C.

    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.

    Andrew C.

    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.

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    Amazing service! Roman was phenomenal and made us feel at home! The wagyu was unreal.

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    What the fee you charge for cancelling a reservation a few hours before the reservation? For a party of 4?

    Yes, if you cancel too close to the reservation time. The timing varies by type of reservation. Generally cancelling more than 24 hours before will avoid fees. Amount of the fee depends on the experience you booked.

    Can someone help me explain the menu price?my mom only eat can seafood , which menu is included the lobster, crab ... thanks in advance.

    The menu is AYCE seafood and meat all included, so not just for meat or seafood alone. Lots of seafood options from lobster, crab legs, shrimp and signature dishes served by request. Definitely ok to bring someone who only eats seafood.

    Is there a hidden cost?

    The cost is $159 per person for the full menu or $119 per person for a limited menu. Not all items were available when I was there last week (no oysters) and some items were limited to only one per person.

    Is the quality of foods still good for a late reservation at 830pm? Do any selections run out by then?

    No they have a schedule for everything. Crab legs lobster tails etc. Sometimes they run out but you just have to wait for next restock exp legs come out at 830 and at 915 something like that they have it posted by station

    Is this omakase or a buffet? I see set menus, but also a ayce option. How is the meat quality?

    It's a buffet, you choose what to eat. For me, it was over-rated. Not worth the money.

    Are there many vegan options?

    No.

    What is the dress code?

    Casual

    We made a reservation for tonight at 5pm and just trying to confirm before we make the 1.5 hour drive. It's under the last name Baker?

    What is your question? Or concern

    How much for 1?

    It was about $174 with tax etc. very disappointed, save your money, go to Cafe Sierra at the Hilton

    Do we make reaervation for tomorrow?

    According to their website, you must make reservation. it is hard to get reservations. We booked in Jan for March only to have them change our reservation from $99 to the higher menu twice. @ hours before our reservation, they called to confirm… 

    Is it one griddle per table We have 7 guests?

    Maybe two because it's in the middle of table

    How to accommodate party of 1 & can u dine at bar but how would meat get grilled?

    You will get a table. No grilling at the bar.

    When making reservations on their website can anyone tell me what the choices mean? One says steakhouse selection, Other selection , BBQ buffet... We just want the regular buffet selection ($99)..

    There is a menu it's divided in three sections the most expensive is the third section for about $149 with tax about $175 for one person. Everything is included. It wasn't what I expected there was hardly any seafood available everyone kept asking… 

    Does the Tomohawk and Seafood buffet come with the A5 wagyu you can order for the grill as well as the buffet wagyu you get from the buffet bar?

    The seafood and A5 Wagyu come with both buffet options. The Tomohawk is only available with the Steakhouse option.

    Do you do walk in?

    Depends on the availability, reservations is highly recommended

    No one answered my call Im trying to make reservations?

    Go to their website instead

    Are kids welcomed if so how much?

    ADULTS AND KIDS ARE THE SAME PRICE. MY 2 COINS, PLEASE DONT BRING THE KIDS. I DID NOT SEE ANY KIDS WHEN I WAS THERE. NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY SO LEAVE THE MUNCHKINS AT HOME.

    Are the crab legs cold?

    Yes, they are cold

    How much does the Sashimi, A5 Wagyu, King Crab, and Lobster costs?

    So, my dinner was $140 each and I got all of the above, we also opted for the full-service.

    Is this place a buffet?

    Yes

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    Fresh and Flavorful Seafood I've visited this seafood spot…read moretwice recently, and both times the food was fresh and flavorful. The shrimp cocktail was especially good, with generously sized shrimp and a tasty cocktail sauce. My order had 14 shrimp, which felt like a fair portion for the price. It came with three tostadas, though only one hot sauce packet was included. That's a minor detail, but I would have appreciated extra packets. Good Value Seafood isn't cheap, but the prices here seem reasonable. They also offer weekday lunch specials that make items like the shrimp cocktail an even better deal. The campechana is another solid option and worth trying. Small Neighborhood Spot The restaurant itself is small, but there always seem to be customers inside, which says a lot. I also like that they decorate for holidays...it gives the place a welcoming neighborhood feel. Pickup Experience I've only ordered takeout, and my food has been ready quickly both times. Service was decent overall, although there was a brief moment during my last visit where I wasn't acknowledged right away while waiting for my order. Overall If you're craving a good shrimp cocktail or campechana, this local spot is worth checking out. Fresh seafood, fair prices, and a convenient neighborhood location make it a place I'll be visiting again.

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