We came to NIKU to celebrate my birthday and had such a wonderful experience! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and the staff was amazing throughout our dinner. We ordered the 15-piece Sashimi Omakase, Wagyu Gyoza, Aburi Eel Maki, Salmon Specialist, and Seafood Udon Stir-Fry. My favorites were definitely the Wagyu Gyoza and Aburi Eel Maki.......SO good! I also had the Lychee Melon Punch as my birthday drink, and let me tell you...they did NOT skimp on the alcohol. It was delicious and strong! To finish the night, the ladies surprised me with a birthday yuzu cheesecake, which was such a sweet touch and the perfect ending to dinner. (Tasted like a fancy fruity pebbles ) Great food, wonderful service, and such a fun birthday experience. We will definitely be back! read more

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This place is awesome! The service was great. The ambiance was extremely pleasant along with the design of the restaurant being very clean looking. The food is to die for. The fish melts in your mouth. read more

I went yesterday for lunch and it was closed so your listing says open till 3 so maybe check first? So I went back for dinner as I love sushi and will chase it everywhere I go--and I have for decades. I consider myself a sushi expert having moved to Indiana from California last year with a job involving travel to many states. I have been to sushi restaurants that require months in advance reservations to small mom and pop establishments. The physical appearance of Niku is beautiful. And they had uni from Japan, which was delicious. I ordered the seafood udon also and ate the seafood (sparse) but the udon was way too salty. I also was very upset with the $3 charge for sauces. I have never seen this at a sushi restaurant. So nickel and diming. The server said he would send one of the owners over so I can bring it up but no owner ever came. Would I return? Still debating. read more

I had such a hard time trying to decide what I wanted from the menu because there were SO many good choices! The menu is vast, even the drink menu. The hospitality was great, we got checked in often and felt welcomed to come back. The restaurant is modern and sleek but still calm vibes. I got the oysters which were flew in from Canada and the Snow Mountain roll, both tasted fresh! The apps were delicious too! I'd definitely come back! read more

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Made an 8:30 reservation on a Saturday night. Walked in and was sat after a couple minutes, we arrived at 8:25. We walked out at 8:40 after not being greeted by anyone, but watched 5 waiters walk around multiple times setting empty tables. The host that sat us thanked us for coming on our way out after not being helped at all. Not a great look for a new business in this town. Beautiful restaurant, it's a shame. read more

Excellent service - Matthew, Mindy and Gavin were a great team. Restaurant is cool and soothing inside. Cocktail list is awesome. Food quality is outstanding - the fish is amazing and kept simple and delicious. Don't sleep on the appetizers - shishito pepper and edamame are great, Hamachi appetizer is delicious. The sashimi omakase was impressive. read more

What a wonderful experience! So glad I got to come here with my girls. Only been open a few months. Great service. Had multiple people check on us throughout. Water stayed refilled. Don't come here in a rush. Good sushi takes a little time. Everything is very fresh. Great place for drinks and apps. All drinks were good, tried the Sakura (both), lychee(both), and grapefruit honey. The honey drink was the most neutral. The others had some sweetness but not too much and delicious. All apps were good (shishito peppers, gyoza, yakitori). Gyoza was my favorite and the sauce i could drink. I saved it and ate it with everything else i had. I got the sea bass roll. It was so good. Somehow it tasted like buttery lobster. The mushroom gave it such a good flavor. Because we were celebrating a birthday we got a yuzu cheesecake dessert that was so good light and airy like a cloud. It tasted like key lime. Highly recommend!! read more

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It's so much more than just a sushi restaurant. I love sushi, while my wife doesn't like seafood at all. We were pleasantly surprised by how many great options there were for everyone. My wife absolutely loved it Our server, Gavin, really made the experience special. He was knowledgeable about the menu, explained the dishes and how they were prepared, and gave us great recommendations without being pushy. He was attentive throughout the meal and made sure everything was just right. It's fine dining and reasonable read more

Niku - An excellent bar menu too - Japanese Near Me - Zionsville, Indiana

This place is absolutely incredible. Jill and I came in for the first time and while we were looking at the menu we both looked up and said, "oh we're going to have to come back here. The staff was wonderful and working together to ensure our experience. Our server who also works at their other restaurant. Each dish was better than the last and at the end we even ordered another dish. Even their soy sauce is unique. We can't wait to go back. read more

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From the outside this place doesn't look fancy when you step inside, it has a different feel!! The ambience is amazing. The food and drinks are delicious and tasty and sushi was fresh. Portion sizes are decent and some are even shareable. read more

Great fresh sushi, would highly recommend. Server was great and very helpful. Very welcoming inside and clean. read more

Niku - Triple Tuna was amazing but the Salmon was our favorite. - Japanese Near Me - Zionsville, Indiana

The ambiance when you walk into Niku immediately transports you. The space feels dark, intimate, and effortlessly luxurious. An elevated, modern space with statement lighting, dramatic textures, and a sophisticated bar. I sat at the bar for my "treat yourself" evening. The bartender was friendly and offered his suggestions after asking if it was my first visit. I went with the Agedashi Tofu ( the dipping sauce is fabulous!) and Lobster Tartlets (3 pcs) as starters. If you want something fresh and unique, the tartlets need to be on your list to order. Next, the Land & Sea signature roll. The wagyu bites melted in my mouth, so good, I swear I sighed. Lastly, as a palate cleanser, the raspberry and mango sorbet. Fresh and packed with delicious fruit flavor, the perfect ending. Chef Aziz, the executive chef, made a point to stop and introduce himself. He had a warm, humble presence that made an already exceptional experience feel even more personal. Will I go back...absolutely! read more

First time dining at Niku. New restaurant that hits it out of the park. Beautifully designed restaurant, wonderful service, and AMAZING food. Executive Chef is very friendly and engaging. Puts his years of experience into creating innovative dishes that please the eyes as much as the palette. Visit this place, you won't be disappointed! read more

My wife won a gift card so we decided to make the 40 minute drive. It was amazing! Our server was extremely nice! The food was unbelievable. The rolls we ate were so fresh and delicious. We almost ordered more but were too full. Drinks were fantastic. Though a smaller beer menu. Great whiskey options! The spicy edamame was probably our favorite thing on the menu! Highly recommend it and their rolls. read more

Absolutely the best sushi in Indianapolis. Second time here. The A5 Wagyu Sushi and Uni Sushi is incredible. For sure will come back again. The grapefruit honey cocktail(light alcoholic) is the best drink to partner with if you like something more refreshing! read more

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Niku is a splendid addition to the dining options available on the Northside. We were a party of 3 and ordered as a table so that we could try many things. I don't remember the last time that every dish was so delicious and beautifully presented. We were so ably doted on by Justin, low key excellence and fully informed on the menu, and Hannah, charming and engaging. We have a monthly dinner club and plan to go back consecutively for the first time. A menu worth exploring and attention to detail evident throughout. Refreshing to have such a lovely, satisfying experience. See you soon Justin. read more

Interior is upscale cozy with plenty of space to encourage private dining experience. Friendly Staff is eager to educate on menu and share recommendations. Andrew was especially kind and professional. Cocktails take a "west meets east" flavor to enhance the Japanese fare. The Ponzu sauce under their Himachi Jalepeno made the dish! Uni Shashi melted in the mouth. Ocean Fushion Maki was a perfect blend of various special seafoods. Expect to $$ splurge if you want to try various items but flavor and freshness are worth the prices. read more

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Really wanted to give this place a higher rating because the service was awesome and the inside is really nice with cool lighting for the area...but the food was below average unfortunately and rather expensive. We ordered a 3 sushi rolls and only one of them I would say was good, the other 2 we didn't even finish. I would be open to trying again but would definitely order something else and hope they make some changes to the maki rolls. read more

The sashimi was the freshest I've ever had. Also, there were three types of fish I've never experienced before. In fact, per the waiter, it was caught only 30 hours before off the coast of Japan. I don't think you can get much fresher in Indy. We ordered four rolls of maki that were all very elevated compared to other sushi restaurants I've been to. Nothing was drowned in sauce. It was all very sophisticated, professional, and delicately balanced. It was all on point. Nothing was sloppy. The wait staff was all really knowledgeable and into the food, but shared more than is necessary (the Japanese names of each fish...just tell me the English names).. I enjoy learning about food and talking about what I liked and didn't like. One roll my son and I definitely did not enjoy (Ocean Fusion). Another didn't hold together very well (Triple Tuna Toro). My favorites were the Salmon Specialist and Tuna Maki. Even for the ones I didn't care for much, I didn't feel disappointed because I did feel like I was trying something new and different and elevated compared to the crap I usually get. The edemame was my favorite. I got dessert too, which was nice along with a couple Sapporos. This place is relatively expensive...maybe not a place you want to casually walk into on a budget. I knew I was in some trouble when I saw the wine glasses preset on the tables. However, if you love sushi and are olay with paying a premium for exceptional quality, then this place is worth it. Ambience leaned towards casual intimate with low table lights. read more

Niku - Japanese Near Me - Zionsville, Indiana

Fresh fish. Cool atmosphere. Tofu ripped apart. Sushi rolls crumbled. Service was comically bad.

We experienced the magic of NIKU Kitchen.Sushi.Bar for lunch today in Zionsville, and it was outstanding! From the exceptional food and creative drinks to the attentive service and elegant atmosphere, every detail made for a memorable fine-dining experience. We highly recommend giving NIKU a try in the near future--you won't be disappointed! read more

Four visits in the last three weeks and more to come. The quality of their sashimi is exceptional and their variety includes options not usually found in this area. There is a wonderful combination of quality and creativity in their dishes (we're about halfway through trying the original menu at this point). Service is very attentive and surprisingly well organized for a newly-opened restaurant. read more