I'm typically not one to write reviews, but after my experience at Niku with our waiter Alex (Myat Hein), I knew I had to take the time to let others know this place is amazing. The food was obviously great, and each bite left my girlfriend and me going back and forth on what was the best, but what made our anniversary dinner unforgettable was how pleasant Alex made the experience. It was our first time there, and he walked us through the whole process, offering recommendations that were all great, checking in on us at just the right moments, and keeping up great conversation without ever being overbearing. It was the easiest decision of my life to become a member, and we'll definitely be back, hopefully with Alex as our waiter again. Loved the intimate private rooms, also having A/C in the room is such a smart addition to room. Kudos to the owners and whoever thought of that idea lol. read more

This was such an incredible experience. My second time back and the food continued to amaze. Everything here was so rich and decadent, what a lovely variety. My favorite (besides the A5 Wagyu of course) was the lobster tails, the snow crab, and the miso sea bass. The lobster was so incredibly tender, I was very impressed. However, the highlight for me: this was arguably the best service I have ever gotten at a restaurant. Alex was our server and he knocked it out of the park. We initially had an issue with our reservation and a conflicting private event that was booked, but Alex stepped in and made sure that we could be accommodated. Alex personally served us and I am not kidding, this was the ultimate peak of friendly, attentive, amazing service. He was very personable, helped guide us through the menu and ordering, and never made us feel rushed. I can not recommend this experience enough, the food alone would make me come back, but the service and experience Alex provided will DEFINITELY have me coming back. read more

I booked this restaurant for valentine's day and have mixed opinions. The drinks were delicious and maybe the most memorable thing about the dinner. It was great that they made us aware of HH pricing and let us order at the bar before seating us at our table. The food looks a lot more decadent than it tasted. Though the meat is cooked fresh and is shown in front of you, for some strange reason you don't quite taste the advertised quality. We left feeling overly stuffed from trying many different items on the menu, looking for a couple of dishes to make it memorable. Most dishes fell short - nori was soft from sushi, dipping sauces for the meat were lack luster, lobster mainly tasted charred instead of sweet or naturally salty. read more

Was excited to try Niku X but was disappointed after. We got there at 11:30am and it took 10 mins to even seat us...why open when you're not actually ready? The meats were way too fatty and greasy, the grilled lobster tail was prob the best item along with the potstickers. Service was slow and it seem like our server Daniel was all over the place and kinda stalled us. Took a while to even get any of the meats. We had to repeat ourselves several times on what we wanted to try...and then next thing you know time was up and we had to order a final round. Also we were not able to order some items on the menu... Def not worth the $150 or so a person. They purposely stall and slow you down so you eat less so technically not AYCE. Skip the stew as the beef they used is very tough. read more

Came here for restaurant week, I personally thought it was just okay. I wish they would tell you how long to cook each piece of meat. I had to guess how long to cook each different meat. They grill the first piece for you and the rest you need to grill it yourself. To be clear I'm okay with grilling for the experience it's just for a high end place like Niku I guess I expected a better experience. I did enjoy the appetizer, the waygu oxtail potsticker has to be my favorite. Matcha cheesecake was dry and tasted like powder. However , the yuzu one was creamy and more enjoyable. I which the matcha one had the same texture. read more

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Ever since I joined chubby club on my first visit to Vegas a month ago, I've been planning a trip to one of their NYC sister restaurants. Niku X plays on the high end of that chain where you get $138 pp unlimited Wagyu and seafood experience. My friend has a shellfish allergy and was limited to mostly beef options while I went back and forth with lobster, snow crab, sashimi and Wagyu options. The bento box was great and we got it twice. Every cut was rich meaty and fatty and melted in the mouth. The lobsters, snow crab, and sushi were good but not exactly wow. Niku is not giving away the biggest lobster tailed, these were chicken lobsters. And tuna wasn't that great. I did enjoy spicy tuna with red caviar and a lobe of uni. Overall if you're keen to surf and turf this is not a bad deal but there were a couple misses like the mushy (over tender?) short ribs and fresh water eel that was surprisingly chewy. Service was attentive and almost everybody seated at Niku gets a private room. read more

NIKU X - Gyu & A5 Wagyu Steak Bento - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I think I found the best Restaurant Week for this season! This spot has been on my radar for awhile because normally they offer AYCE A5 meats. So I'm glad they are participating in Restaurant week so I can sample some of the meat. We got so much food! Usually you get to pick one item from each section but HERE, that rule doesn't apply! Everyone got ONE OF EACH APP, ONE BOWL OF SOUP, EACH SELECTION OF MEAT, a VARIETY OF DESSERT to share (we were supposed to get a bowl of rice but our didn't come. But we weren't upset. Since we were really stuffed) We got: Complimentary: KIMCHI APPETIZERS: POTATO PAVE WAGYU OXTAIL POTSTICKER SHISHITO PEPPER WAGYU TARTARE NIKU HOUSE SALAD SOUP: MISO SOUP or TOM YUM SEAFOOD SOUP (both options had a piece of king crab) PREMIUM WAGYU SELECTION (Meat): JAPANESE A5 SKIRT STEAK JAPANESE A5 STRIPLOIN JAPANESE A5 BRISKET JAPANESE A5 SHORT RIB JAPANESE A5 RIBEYE IBERICO PORK RICE & CARB: A5 WAGYU CURRY RICE BOWL or WAGYU FRIED RICE DESSERT: MATCHA CHEESE CAKE VANILLA MILLE CREPE CAKE VANILLA, CHOCOLATE and MATCHA ICE CREAM All the meats were really good, my favorite was the striplion. However, I do think the A5 meats were wasted on me. I can't tell the difference between regular and A5 meats. But I'm glad I got to try the different A5 cuts of meat It was nice that our server grilled the meat for us. Since our table was constantly full with food and we didn't have room to also grill the meat ourselves. Plus, we wouldn't want to overcook the meat. Definitely a wonderful restaurant week deal! read more

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This place is awesome! It has an upscale vibe, and I came here for Restaurant Week. Let me tell you--it was a steal. The oxtail dumpling and potatoes were my favorite dishes. The dumpling was packed with flavor, and the potatoes...come on, who doesn't love potatoes? The meat was tender, flavorful, and was not overly rich or fatty. The tom yum soup was another standout. It was creamy with just the right amount of spice, and I loved the coconut flavors. For my cocktail, I ordered the Jade Obsession. Matcha cocktails can be hit or miss, but they nailed this one.it was a well balanced drink. Unfortunately, dessert was a bust. I ordered the yuzu cheesecake, but it lacked flavor and was served so frozen that it was difficult to eat. It was a disappointing way to end an otherwise great meal. The service was friendly throughout the night. They did forget to put in one of my appetizers, and I noticed the table next to me had the same issue. Thankfully, everyone was kind, and the mistake was handled well. Overall, I had a great experience. I'd love to come back and try their unlimited seafood!. read more

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Exceptional! Is the first thing that comes to mind. A5 wagyu with so many different cuts makes is amazing. Ive had A5 in the past but to try all the cuts in one sitting, made it an absolute treat! Izzy our server was attentive and made our experience even more special. We cant wait to come back! read more

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I went here with my best friend for her birthday and the meat was tasty. We wanted to try the $119 menu AYCE but it was only the tasting menu, which had plenty of food but prices/offers were misleading on the website. I ordered the cherry blossom drink which was very floral and sweet, much needed palate reset. The beef cuts served were very meaty. I enjoyed the lobster tail and appetizers offered. Service was on the slower end as it took them almost 2 hours to serve us and the ambiance was very private. I enjoyed the private seating but service could have been better. read more

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After having lived in LA and been to other Chubby group locations, we were so excited to see the there was a Niku X that opened in NYC AND they were participating in restaurant week. Unfortunately, was so hungry that I didn't take any pictures... sorry in advance! We arrived for our reservation a little early, and lucky us, it was still happy hour down at the bar. We tried the Jade Obsession which was an excellently balanced Matcha Lychee Martini and the Cherry Blossom, a sweeter take on the Gin Sour (with elderflower and yuzu instead). Both drinks were excellent and the bar service was fast and efficient. We were then seated shortly after paying for our drinks and perked up to enjoy the Restaurant week menu, which was an obscene amount of food for 60 per person. We each got a house salad, wagyu tartare, an order of shishitos, the potato pave and the wagyu oxtail potsticker as well as a choice of miso or tom yum soup and a choice of the wagyu curry rice bowl OR the wagyu fried rice. THEN we were blessed with A5 brisket, A5 Skirt steak, A5 Short rib, A5 ribeye, Iberico pork belly and A5 striploin. TO finish we each got a choice of dessert of either matcha or yuzu cheesecake. The service was excellent, the food by and large was all delicious and cooked well. My one slight negative, is while everything was cooked for us, we were seated by the window and there are no traditional vents as you would expect for japanese or KBBQ, it got very smokey in that area and was slightly uncomfortable. That being said, overall an excellent experience, i would also strongly consider their membership as it gives you perks for all of the chubby group's restaurants. a Strong 4.5/5 stars for this restaurant. read more

TLDR; one of the best meals I've had this year. Even more bang for your buck via restaurant week special. Really top shelf beef cuts. Ambiance (5/5): The dark and sleek décor provides an elevated dining experience. We ate upstairs in semi-private rooms with one dedicated grill for our party of 4. Service (5/5): We dined during NYC restaurant week 2026 and service was very backed up. We were upset that we waited 25 min past our reservation time and then waited another 10 min for our service to begin. However, the establishment fully made it up by serving us complimentary items throughout the meal! This was a cook yourself dining experience. The servers came to check in on us throughout the meal. They were understaffed and literally running from room to room. Food (5/): If I could, I would rate the food 6 stars. For the restaurant week menu, it was absolutely worth a $100+ meal. They helped portion out all of the dishes for our party and even gave us more than the listed meat options. Wagyu tartare: even had a dollop of caviar, the whole thing was so so good. Uni (single, complimentary): it was a small bite per person but the effort was recognized Niku House Salad: Whatever salad dressing they were using was delicious. Miso soup: Not vegetarian! There was a crab leg in it. Standard soup, slightly too salty. Tom Tom soup: very flavorful, also contained a crab leg in it Wagyu Oxtail potstickers: so much flavor, a hint of sauce that paired well Potato pave: so much wonderful texture with the layers of potato that was soft on the inside and lightly crispy on the outside Shishito peppers: had a kung pao chicken flavor on the outside, really good Beef curry and white rice: wow this could be a dish on its own. It was very tender and paired wonderfully with the white rice Fried rice: this was the only non-memorable dish of the whole night, just tasted so subpar compared to everything else All of the meat cuts were wonderfully marbleized and paired well with their 2 table Japanese sauces. Cheesecake: Japanese style with multiple layers of soft vanilla cake. This was perfect. read more

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I have been trying to get in contact with Niku X NYC all morning. The phone numbers don't work. I left voice mails and contacted over email, Facebook, Yelp. No one responds. I have a medical emergency and need to cancel my reservation for tonight and am left with no one responding. Super disappointed and don't know what else to do anymore. Not sure how a business can be ran like this. read more

This place is hyped up. I have to say I was quite excited to try this place, since I've been to the sister restaurants. This one is the worst one in my opinion. The ambience is quite dark. We were seated on the first floor behind the bar. The bathrooms were disgusting. It reeked, was super hot and the floors were sticky. Not something you would have expected for this price range. The best thing about this place has to be the mid wagyu and meats. The sides were terrible. The best side was the lobster, but that needed a lot of lemon juice for flavor. All the cooked food that came from the kitchen was barely lukewarm. The server was kind enough to heat it up. The sushi/sashimi was like supermarket grade. Another turnoff was that they kept trying to sell the chubby membership. I might have considered it if the food wasn't terrible. If we tell you we will think about it, please don't ask us again and again. read more

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Went here for my sister's birthday for lunch time and what an experience. It felt especially elevated since we had a private room to ourselves. The cuts were rich so certainly you gotta pace yourself . I can't remember having such an amazing meal like this in a long time. I'm not too much of a fan of tartare, but this was absolutely snapped. read more

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I've visited the LA location before which I thoroughly enjoyed and was really excited to try their NYC location! *AMBIANCE* We came here for a special occasion and made reservations beforehand. We took an elevator up where we were seated, where they have a communal dining area as well as private rooms. Overall, the look and feel seems very similar to the LA location with its dark mood lighting. *FOOD* This is meat paradise. We tried the unlimited grand wagyu menu ($158 mon-thurs // $168 fri-sun // 100 minutes) which has a wide assortment of starters, seafood, specialty wagyu dishes, sides and desserts. Everything in the grand wagyu box was really tasty and some cuts just melt in your mouth. I also really enjoyed the lobster tail and the wagyu ribeye yakisuki. *SERVICE* Service was good and attentive. Our server also explained how the menu worked given it was our first time at this location and he also made recommendations on how many dishes and what to order. They also cooked all the meats for us in a separate area. If you are looking to indulge in a decadent meat session, this is the place to be! read more

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Let me start by saying that they have a happy hour hour menu! When we arrived at Niku, our table wasn't quite ready yet and they asked if we wanted to wait at the bar, hence how I found out about this menu! I feel like people are gatekeeping this because they have really good deals on food/apps, and select wine/beer, and cocktails, and the cocktails were SO good! I've read so many reviews but I did not see one that mentioned a happy hour. We were actually at the pub next door grabbing a drink waiting for our dinner reservation to come up (6:45 on a Saturday). Had I known about HH sooner, we would have skipped the pub and came straight here. I had the Jade Obsession (Haku vodka, italicus bergamopt, matcha, lychee, yuzu, lemon, aquaphaba). Now, I'm normally not a lychee gal but the lychee flavor here was very subtle and you just taste really smooth, refreshing matcha drink. You don't even taste the alcohol, which can be dangerous! Hubby had the Lust Island (Awayuki Strawberry Gin, lavender, lemon, mio crisp sparkling sake). I didn't love it only because I don't like gin but he seemed to enjoy it. We ended up ordering two more drinks right before happy hour ended and we were able to bring it to our table. I had the Forbidden Plum (ume plum, elderflower, ginger, vodka, egg whites) and he had the Cherry Blossom (Hendricks Flora Adora, soho lychee elderflowers, yuzu, grapefruit), and we each liked our own drinks better. The bartender was super nice and genuinely wanted feedback on what we liked/didn't like but I had no notes for my drinks. But enough about drinks and onto the food! We opted for the Unlimited Grand Wagyu Menu. Everyone starts out with the Grand Wagyu Box (Japanese A5 Wagyu striploin, Australian short rib, ribeye, Japanese A5 skirt steak, and Australian zabuton). Get out your cameras because it's a pretty cool presentation. You can also order each of these a la carte if you decide there's one you really like. We also ordered the wagyu nigiri, beef tongue, Japanese A4. After a while, the meats do kind of taste the same and are very rich and filling because of the fat content. It would have been nice to see some beef tartare on the menu. My favorite beef item was probably the wagyu nigiri but it had a lot of rice. For non-meat, we had the sashimi platter, toro with ikura, seafood tartare, grilled lobster tail, miso Chilean seabass wrap, wagyu fried rice, and lobster roll with fries. I know, I know - you should get carbs at AYCE but my husband loves fried rice. We immediately regretted this decision because it was super basic. Overall, I think I liked the seafood items over the beef because there was more of a variety. My faves were the Chilean seabass, grilled lobster tail, torotaku, and sashimi platter (so basically most of them LOL). Their online menu advertised Norwegian King Crab, but it wasn't on the menu when we got there so I felt a little mis-led, and was disappointed. For dessert, they had a yuzu cheesecake, matcha cheesecake, and matcha ice cream. Cheesecakes are pretty heavy desserts, so it would have been nice to have something like fresh fruit, or sorbet. We did note on the reservation that we were celebrating my husband's birthday but they didn't do anything extra or special for it. While the overall experience was good, I'm not sure I'd come back, just because of the price point, and I think I would rather go to an AYCE seafood buffet. Plus, there are so many other NYC restaurants to try first before I would make a return trip here. At least not for the AYCE. However, I will definitely be returning to try some happy hour bites and some cocktails. read more

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Finally tried NIKU X. I've been thinking about trying the LA location for a while but never had time to. I got the Unlimited Grand Tasting Menu for $168 and went in very excited, but it quickly fell short. They ran out of several items the night I went (Sunday), including caviar, king crab legs, and wagyu tallow shishito peppers, along with a few others. The waiter explained it was the end of the week so many items were out by then. Unfortunately, I was only told after ordering. Paying $168 plus tax and tip -- easily around $225 per person -- I felt a bit cheated. The meat cuts were good, but after a couple of rounds the fatty portions became too much. I understand Wagyu is meant to be rich and fatty, but for me personally it was overwhelming after a while. The ambiance is cool and gives off a speakeasy vibe. Service was good as well -- they were attentive throughout. Would I return? Maybe not. Would I recommend it? Yes, if it's your first time and you want to try Wagyu. However, I would likely recommend the regular tasting menu instead of the Unlimited Grand Tasting. At that price point, and with the possibility of missing items, it didn't feel worth it. read more

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Lets get RIGHT into it: Niku X is the kind of place that makes you stop halfway through dinner and wonder if you somehow wandered into a luxury food fever dream. We did the unlimited Wagyu and Seafood, and it was completely absurd in the best possible way. I have not eaten a ton of wagyu in my life, but this meal absolutely changed that. Every round felt like a new flex: multiple lobster tails, rich wagyu tartare, incredible sea bass for someone who does not even usually eat fish, and cut after cut of wagyu so buttery and tender it practically vanished on my tongue. I am not exaggerating when I say I felt like I was chasing the flavor of the meat before it dissolved. That is how melt THROUGH your mouth this whole experience was. The drinks were out of this world, the meal was wildly memorable, and the service pushed everything over the top. Our server was AMAZING, and not just in the standard polite, attentive way. He genuinely guided the experience and made ordering feel effortless, which turned a huge unlimited menu into something exciting instead of overwhelming. It felt like he was helping craft the meal in real time, and that made the whole night even more special. This is the kind of place I already know I will come back to for another special occasion. Truly one of those dinners that stays with you. 11/10. Literally: steak too juicy, lobster too buttery. read more

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Not bad. We did the unlimited experience. My husband liked the meat - I thought it was only ok and most of it was too fatty (just a personal thing ). I did really enjoy the hand rolls - and the sea bass wasn't bad. The Norwegian king crab was pretty poor quality so I didn't have much but it is king crab so my husband got a refill. The second batch was admittedly better than the first. I loved the free kimchi to start so much so I kept getting refills and then they ran out - it was helpful to cut against the fat of the meat. Agedashi tofu and shisito peppers weren't bad - would pass on the asparagus. Yuzu and matcha cheesecake were also both decent. Service was ok. My water was constantly empty but they did stop a decent amount of times asking if we wanted to order more. They must have improved from other older reviews bc we didn't find an issue with timing for asking for more food. Also the inside was unbearably hot, even for me and I always run cold. Overall, glad we tried it but not sure I'd return. read more

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I was really looking forward to dining at Niku X. While there were many things that I enjoyed, the overall experience left me disappointed. We went for a weekday dinner, which made it a little less pricey. The food itself was excellent. I enjoyed the A5 Wagyu Nigiri, Wagyu Box, A5 Ribeye Thick Cut, Grilled Lobster Tail, Toro with Ikura, and the sashimi. It was high quality and nicely presented. The location is also a plus since it was right in Herald Square. However, my experience would have been much better if I hadn't felt so rushed. When I made the reservation, it wasn't stated that our dining time would be limited due to the kitchen closing at a certain hour. Had I known in advance, I would have planned accordingly. Instead I felt pressured to eat quickly so I wouldn't miss out. At one point, I was eating so fast that I felt like I was in one of those Coney Island Contests where you have to stuff your face before the time runs out. I didn't get to fully relax and enjoy everything. On top of that, they knew it was my partner's birthday, and there wasn't even a small acknowledgement- no candle on a dessert, no complimentary treat, not even a simple happy birthday from the waitstaff. For a restaurant of this standard, I was very disappointed. Overall, clearer communication about time constraints and a little more attention to special occasions would have made a big difference. Any small gesture would've gone a long way in creating a better experience. read more

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Came on a weekday lunch. Daniel was knowledgeable and attentive. Beef cuts were awesome, I wish I came hungrier! read more

NIKU X - Grilled lobster - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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It was my 2nd time here. Food was good, and service was friendly. The menu changed and is smaller. They removed the fried rice, yaki udon, and other items. On Saturday, AYCE is $168 for 100 minutes, which was worth it for the variety and quality. This time they showed us the ingredients and took them away to cook rather than in front of us where the meat smell would permeate. Everything was tasty, fresh, and rich from the wagyu to the seafood. They have yakiniku sauce, ponzu, and seasoned salt. They cut the crab leg shells so it's easier to take the meat out. The wagyu box and lobster tail were the most memorable. Cocktails were strong and good at $20 and up. There's a coat check. The servers forgot some items but to be fair a lot was ordered and they fixed it if we asked them to check on it. read more

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What a sh*+ show. Felt like they were selling a time share. It's a scam. Any positive review they paid customers for. Don't go. Don't ever go. read more

Went to NIKU X at the beginning of this month for boyfriend's mom birthday. I must say this dinner was incredible and the customer service was beyond impressive. Alex was our server the night that we had dinner, he literally answered all of our questions ( there were a lot of questions too) and served us the entire night legit never left our side. Alex was the best server I have ever had in my life at a restaurant! The food was incredibly fast to come to our table and insanely fresh. We loved everything that was served to us that night. Oh gosh I forgot to mention, they served incredible drink!!!! No need for me to say this but this restaurant is beautiful but you may already know that from social media. Legit a 10/10 when it comes to service, ambience and food. I definitely will go again when I'm in NYC! read more

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What an amazing experience!! It was truly an unforgettable memory. I came with a total of 4 people to celebrate a friend's birthday. We chose the unlimited wagyu and seafood option. The servers were super friendly and walked is through all the food. The place is very well decorated and pretty. The food quality were superb and top notch. For the unlimited wagyu, they have to serve every cut first and then we can order more. Since it was wagyu, I got full pretty quick. The wagyu melts in your mouth and it tastes amazing. The seafood were delicious such as the lobster tail and sashimi. We told our server that we were celebrating our friend's b'day and they came in with a slice of cake and sang the bday song. It was a fantastic night and meal. We are definitely coming back! read more

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Finally got to check out nikux after some intense anticipation. I did the all you can eat premium for $138pp after the membership discount, which also came with a choice of a small (note, very small) amount of caviar or uni. That did not matter much though, as the meal was about the A5 that you can have as much as you want. My favorite cut was the A5 striploin, which I think I had an ungodly amount of throughout the meal. The meat was cooked to perfect melt-in-your-mouth level, and intensely satisfying. Most of the non-wagyu items were also very tasty, with the exception being the king crab legs, which tasted a bit grainey or stringy, and very very cold, probably just defrosted. Overall, it was a great time and I am looking forward to visiting again down the road! read more

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Niku X is probably one of my top favorite restaurants of all time. While we have them in LA, we went to the NYC Location while we were in town. Niku X is part of the Chubby group where we already had a membership for. We made reservations online to go on a weekend evening. Food is 10/10. There's a number of wagyu options and seafood. The menu we selected had some appetizers and dessert. Our server Rikki was fantastic and gave us appetizer recommendations, walked us through the different meats, and cooked them for us. At some point, we were comfortable cooking on our own that Rikki left us to it which was also very nice. The restaurant overall is very well themed. We were seated in what was basically our own room. It made the atmosphere very cozy and personalized to us which i really enjoyed. Niku X, like most of the Chubby group, is generally pricey but absolutely worth it. I can't wait to go again! read more

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This was the most magnificent all you can eat Waygu Korean BBQ restaurant I have EVER been to and I go to one every single year for my birthday. Alex H was the kindest, informative and magnificent server I have ever encountered at ANY restaurant, not just Korean BBQ. He gave us the best suggestions, noticed when we lived something and then asked us if we wanted more of what we liked. He told us what he usually does when he orders and was the most pleasant conversationalist while cooking the meat for us. I would come back just for him and I will always ask for him when I come in from now on because I have a membership now. If you download the app and buy the membership, you get a HUGE discount and then you get 50% off on your birthday! This is my new go to Korean BBQ spot forever, I'm not going anywhere else because I'm spoiled and I don't think anyone else will be live up to the service and quality Alex H showed us. 1million out of 10 recommend this place!! read more

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Alex H. Was our server and took care of us. Explained everything to us and even helped out with the cooking and selections. Amazing service. Best experience. read more

service was amazing !! Alex and everyone else did a outstanding service be back again !!! .................... read more

NIKU X takes AYCE to a LUXURY level. The service is amazing. They cook the meats for you, the servers are very informative and also they spend a lot of time making sure that you're also getting the most out of this experience. They had lobster, snow crab, king crab, wagyu fried rice, uni and caviar on tenderloin, so many options for wagyu meat, sashimi, toro, anything luxurious you can think of, they have it! They don't limit you on the quantity you can order, as long as you finish it. You definitely need to try the oxtail dumplings, wagyu fried rice, zabuten (our favorite wagyu) and the toro. I would definitely recommend coming here and giving this place a try. It came out to around $160 pp for the Grand Wagyu Tasting, but with everything being AYCE, it was worth it. The desserts were also amazing! The vanilla Mille crepe was insane. read more

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Well worth the money! My group of 6 had a dinner reservation and were seated in one of the private rooms upstairs. Our server JP was very attentive throughout the meal, and started us off with a few of the appetizers that he recommended. We tried the A5 wagyu tartare, oxtail potstickers, A5 wagyu carpaccio, wagyu nigiri with foie gras, miso soup, and tom yum soup. We also had ordered the lobster tails and both crabs. All were delicious! Then onto the wagyu grand tasting, everything tasted so good that it was hard to choose a favorite. By the end of the meal I could barely breathe from being so full lol. I will say that I wasn't really a fan of the uni here. It tasted a lot more fishy than other uni that I have tried. The cocktails were all great too. My favorite was The Ichigo. read more

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Celebrated my birthday at Niku X recently and enjoyed the meal! We opted for the unlimited menu option in order to try all the delicious options. This wasn't our first time at a high end AYCE waygu spot, so we had some idea what to expect. What we really enjoyed: - steak tartare (among the best we've ever tried) - miso Chilean sea bass (the fish melted in our mouth and the sauce paired so well) - Australian wagyu zabuton - king crab wagyu fried rice Some of the A5 wagyu cuts did miss the mark for us a bit quality-wise, and the Norwegian King Crab didn't have much of a flavor at all and very difficult to get out of the shell. Service was really attentive, which we appreciated. Felt like the membership was being pushed on us though.. Friendly, and helpful in their recommendations! However, at that price point, we are likely to try a new spot next time. read more

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Service was excellent for our large party. My favorite was surprisingly the sea bass and the wagyu carpaccio took me by surprise how good and melt in your mouth it was. By the time most of the wagyu came out I was real full from appetizers already which sucked cause I came for the wagyu!! read more

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Finally swung by Niku X after having seen a ton of videos! We came for weekend lunch, the 100 minute $119 package. Everyone was super kind, especially Alex (Myat Hein) our server. All the meat was great and I appreciated how they brought out a couple rounds at first so you could try various cuts before doubling back to order your favourites. We liked the skirt steak and the yakisuiki the best. Super stuffed leaving, but a great AYCE experience. read more

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Alex definitely knows how to treat the clientele. He brought out all the premium dishes after a few questions to gauge our tastes. We didn't have to look at the menu for the first 3/4's of our meal bc Alex took care of everything and it was amazing. read more

We visited Niku X in LA previously, and since we were in New York this week, we decided to give the New York location a try. Our experience in LA wasn't great, so we were hoping for an improvement this time around. We chose the all-you-can-eat Wagyu menu. The evening began on a positive note, with our server helping us pick several fan favorites to start. They mentioned that guests could cook their own meat, but then ended up cooking everything for us. They explained that most customers prefer to have their meat cooked by the staff, which made it a bit awkward to insist on cooking it ourselves. In my view, the all-you-can-eat concept felt somewhat gimmicky. The meal is capped at an hour and forty minutes, but the slow pace of service left little time to place additional orders. It took a while just to get the first round going, and since the servers controlled the cooking, the overall rhythm felt sluggish. After sampling most of the dishes we wanted, we requested a few more items. Despite still having about 20 minutes left, the staff gave the impression we were out of time. They did bring more food, but it came across as rushed, which detracted from the enjoyment. The meat itself was good, though not quite melt-in-your-mouth tender. Some cuts were a bit chewy. My favorite dish was the sukiyaki, while the Wagyu tartare was also very well done. The presentation was impressive--meat arrived in a box surrounded by dramatic dry ice fog. However, the overall experience felt hurried. We had hoped the New York location would outperform LA, but unfortunately, neither left me wanting to return. The concept is solid, but the execution falls short read more

NIKU X - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for Saturday lunch with a group of 6 based on a friend's recommendation. It was a very good experience. We were sat in a private room upstairs and the interior feels chic and modern. We got the unlimited tasting experience and tried pretty much all the appetizers, seafood dishes and the wagyu meats. The appetizers were amazing both in the presentation and taste. The sashimi was very fresh and the wagyu beef tartare is so tender and juicy. We also loved the oxtail dumplings and the shrimp tempuras. For the seafood selections, the lobster tails were hearty and well cooked so we got multiple orders of that. The crab legs were not as impressive. Then we were presented with a selection of Wagyu beef cuts and the waiter grilled and prepared them for us quickly. The cuts were very high quality and most just melts in your mouth. Even though Wagyu beef is very high in fat, most cuts didn't feel too greasy. Some highlights included the caviar / uni dish, the ribeye yakisuki, and the Wagyu yakiniku style. The fruit salads, matcha cheesecake and yuzu cheesecake at the end were all very tasty but we were too stuffed to get more orders. Overall it's worth the price and I wish I had more stomach space for the lamb, the sea bass and other cuts. Would love to come back to try more. read more

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I have had great experiences with other establishments under Chubby group and a proud member, but the recent first time at Niku X NYC (while on a solo trip) left a lot of room for desire. The appetizers were very underwhelming - especially the sashimi platter and the Toro w. Ikura was EXTREMELY fishy, which was not something I'd expect from a high-end restaurant. The Kimchi wagyu stew was so-so -- clearly miso-based and added basic kimchi... Seafood selection wise, the grilled Chilean sea bass and lobster tail were great! The King crab was sad, as it was severely overcooked and of lower quality, the meat tasted dry and like char. I appreciate the intention to grill the meats away from the customer, and the service from the cooking server was great. The meat cuts, however, was not as high quality as I'd expect given the experience at other venues. I could only say the A5 striploin, A5 ribeye, tongue, and lamb rack were good; everything else was mediocre. The special Tenderloin with Uni & Caviar, while highlighted as special and limited to 1 piece per person, was so bad because of the strong fishy taste of the uni (low-grade). Overall, I would likely not return due to the subpar quality of food at this Chubby group restaurant/location. I feel that the usual standards were lost. read more