Definitely one of the best sushi places in the neighborhood. Food quality is always reliable and even the take out orders are also on time. My favorites are the Uni (sashimi or nigiri) Tuna Poke roll and Hamachi. The Sexy Mexican and Spice Girl are good standard fare. They also have a pretty good selection of sake. Definitely worth a try!!! read more

We went there on a rainy day in the city and it was a great place to wait out the rain. the server was prompt and polite, and my request for a hot saki thankfully came right away. We had the Japanese fried rice that was excellent, and the vegetable tempoora that was a bit heavy on the batter but still tasty. Overall, a nice meal at a reasonable price and a comfortable setting. You could do worse.l read more

Love the Sapporo on tap. Rolls are good and prices are fair. Would I go again... no if there are more intriguing options for sushi

This restaurant is conveniently located close to several hotels in the south loop area. There was no wait to sit inside for a weekday dinner. We ordered three appetizers and two entrees for total of about $60. The service was quick and staff were friendly. We noticed a lot of people were getting take out, and there were only 4-5 groups of people eating in the restaurant. We found the calamari and sautéed string beans to be slightly spicy due to the sauce - which was not mentioned in the menu. Other than that, we especially enjoyed the taro fries, and the sesame chicken. read more

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This was a pretty good stop for lunch. I was craving ramen while my friends wanted sushi so it was a good match. I liked the ramen since it was exactly what I was looking for. The flavor was strong but not too strong and the veggies and noodles were cooked appropriately. The spicy level is not that high and I drank the soup and it was pretty good. My friends also enjoyed their sushi. We also got a seaweed salad and it was really good. I liked the design of the place and it was a nice chill stop for lunch. read more

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I've walked past this restaurant hundreds of times and I've finally decided to dine here. I made reservations in advance through Resy. As Phase 4 had started, my friend and I had to option to sit either indoors or outdoors. We decided to sit outdoors as that made us the most comfortable. All the waiters wore a mask. The waitress left a QR code that we took a photo of to look at the menu. We were given a jug of water along with our cups. The cutlery was also given to us wrapped in the napkin. Order: - Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen (4/5) - Lychee Mimosa (4/5) Pros: - Follows proper and safe protocol for outdoor dining - Large food menu ~ you can choose from sushi/maki, ramen, to stir-fries - Good drink menu - Seated very quickly Cons: - My friends sushi came out later than my ramen, despite us ordering at the same time Overall: Good, not great. read more

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Niu B needs to work on their service and cleanliness. Their sushi is really tasty and they have good prices for being right downtown. I don't think they were prepared for pride fest weekend and they should plan for when events are in the area. On a normal day, I would recommend if you are in the area! read more

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Super cute spot to grab some sushi rolls or noodles! Came here on a double date and tried a little bit of everything on their menu. Loved everything we ordered! read more

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The bento box was worth the $15 plus tax. The service wasn't the best. The server gives your food and then disappears until it's time to pay. read more

Go for the food, stay for the view of grant park and ambiance. The service here is always really good and they have an earlier happy hour menu. I always get the Ramen (because Im exciting) with one of their happy hour cocktails. This has turned into my favorite Japanese restaurant in Chicago. I hope they don't change a thing! PS added bonus- no blaring or bright televisions. I wont eat at a restaurant with a television so this one wins hands down- for now. read more

The service was lacking but the food was great! The gyoza was good and the sushi supreme was very flavorful! I got the spider roll with it and it tasted very fresh! read more

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This food is delectable! All of the fish was juicy, fresh and full of flavor. No fishy smell. The ratio of fish to rice was excellent. The overall cut was perfect. The dumplings were excellent. It's on Michigan ave, a bit pricy but very worth it. It's one of the nicer sushi places around. Will definitely order again. We ordered takeout, I need to try it in person. read more

Sat at the bar, which was in the back. Service was slow so we ordered everything and got the check just in case we didn't see the servicer for a while. No complaints on thr sashimi dishes but the seaweed salad didn't taste right with crispy shallots. read more

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I was pretty skeptical about coming here for dinner. It turned out to be one of the best places I visited in Chicago to dine. For starters we got Calamari and Taro Fries. The Calamari was not what we were expecting for calamari as they were these sticks, I guess we can call them calamari sticks for a better name. It was still not bad, although it was not what we had in mind. The Taro Fries came with a black garlic mayo sauce which went really well with the fries. I got two plates of sushi: The Mango Tango and the Crazy Crab roll. Unlike the typical 6-8 pieces each, Niu B give 10 pieces. What a hell of a deal! And the sushi tastes fantastic as well. My gf got the Spicy Miso Ramen which was pretty good as well. It contained spicy garlic miso broth, egg noodle, slow-cooked pork belly, marinated bamboo, naruto, soft boiled egg, wood ear mushrooms, sesame, and scallions. A bowl is enough to be very filling and it cost a very reasonable $13.50. The food here is very good quality and very reasonable in price compared to a lot of place I've been to. This place is a no brainer when it comes to looking for a sushi place. read more

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Stayed at the Blackstone Hotel nearby when the inhouse restaurant was closed for the evening. Ordered carryout from Niu B and was really happy with the freshness and quality of the sushi. Some of the sushi was a bit overpriced (like the tamago/egg nigiri - they should give you 2 for the price charged). However, the other fresh fish sushi and sashimi was reasonable considering the location. The Salmon Lover set was a decent value and the different types of salmon were very fresh and delicious. Hamachi Crudo was also good. Recommend this place 100%! read more

Fast service, exceptional food and the service was great, will definitely visit again next time in Chicago!

Decided to try this place out because we wanted sushi that was closer to the Shedd Aquarium and that didn't have a wait time. I usually don't like to eat in the city because of the parking but we found a spot by the meters. Went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't packed. Nice chill kind of romantic setting with the dimmed lighting and candles. The tables are small but they serve their sushi rolls on like a boat plate, so 3 rows of sushi covered our table. Whether it was our server or someone else, they always came by to make sure our glass of water was never less than half empty. The sushi was alright. Nothing out of this world or anything I couldn't get somewhere else locally. They weren't bad, as in, at least it tasted fresh. The mango tango is sweet and was my least favorite only because I could only eat about 2-3 before my taste buds could take anymore sweetness. My favorite out of the 3 rolls would be the rock n roll because it seemed more of a meal that I could finish, which we did. Eel sauce topping is one of my favorites. The niu futo is fried and was good as well. First time having taro fries and they taste like sweet potato but healthier lol not as salty and the dipping sauce that comes with it is so good. We asked for another to use with the sushi. The crepe cake was my favorite out of everything we ordered! Even though I was full, I was able to leave room for dessert of course and it wasn't too heavy! Just cutting it was satisfying cause you can feel each layer with your fork going through lol it's so light and fluffy. I think I could have had another slice! I'd most likely come back for the dessert. I'm that person that will eat dessert before a meal lol Don't judge read more

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Great little spot that was right below our AirBNB that we didn't realize until our last night. I was hesitant about getting good sushi in Chicago, but I was blown away by the quality and freshness of the rolls we ordered. The drinks were also top shelf. I ordered the Perfect Pear and was so happy with the first I ordered another. I ordered the Wild Mushroom Ramen and it was earthy, bright and balanced with the soft boiled egg and scallions and a multitude of mushrooms. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in the lower Michigan Ave. area. read more

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We tried this place during happy hour which was great deals! $5 spicy California and $8 specialties. Both were above average and delicious. I could tell they were made fresh. Service was quick and friendly. Nice restaurant and atmosphere. We would definitely come back. read more

Niu B - Spicy California Maki and Godzilla Roll, both delicious! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant is good. Has a diverse set of menu items that can satisfy its customers. I would say their sushi and drink menu is far superior from the rest of their menu items with a few exceptions. What's seen on this picture is one of their appetizers that wasn't at all as advertised. It came with more leaves than protein and it wasn't good. The restaurant, however, is cute and always full! read more

Aesthetic environment, tasty food, especially affordable during happy hour. I highly recommend this place and would totally go back soon!

Niu B probably has the best sushi that I've ever tried. The ingredients were all high quality and the combination of ingredients in the different rolls were amazing. We got the Salmon Delight Roll, two orders of the Tuna Poke Roll, the Tuna Hama Maki, the Red Dragon, the Rainbow Roll, and three of the fatty salmon sashimi. The salmon delight roll had great flavor combinations, with both citrus, fatty avocado and fish, as well as jalapeño. I would highly recommend this roll, as well as the tuna poke roll. I would not, however, recommend the sashimi, as it's extremely overpriced. The picture of the three pieces that we got was $12. I would stick with the sushi instead, as the fish on the sushi is just as high quality. Overall, the atmosphere was very friendly, the servers were extremely nice, and it was nice to be able to watch the chefs cut the fish. I would highly recommend this place if you were looking for sushi in Chicago. read more

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The sushi was very yummy, the ramen not so much. Excellent service. Would definitely be back and I do recommend. read more

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This is a branch of the Niu Japanese lounge at River East. Decor: looks nice, large windows, great lighting, Japanese vibe. You might want to sit further away from the window if you want some privacy. Service: Some issues. Service was a bit slow. There seemed to be only one waitress during late lunch hour (we got in at about 12:40 pm). Took her 10 minutes before she took our order. Also, it took 15 minutes for the sushi chef to deliver my sushi order. Food: Had a quick lunch with my friend with Mango Tango roll, shrimp tempura and selected sushi. The roll had nice flavor, but it could easily break apart; probably too much ingredients. Tempura and sushi tasted OK. All in all: the food tasted OK. if service had bebn a bit better, this would have been a four star restaurant. read more

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Great food. Excellent quality. That's the good, the bad though. ..they add a 2 percent extra charge to your bill. They charged my card for my food and part of someone else's food. They charged someone else for my total bill before giving me my ticket. Great food, but check your bill. read more

I have ordered to-go twice and also eaten in twice at Niu B and none of my experiences with this restaurant have disappointed. If you're looking for a place with reasonably priced sushi that is also delicious, this is it. Funnily enough, I found Niu B because I was looking for a restaurant that sold dan dan noodles--a personal favorite noodle dish of mine. The first time I ordered, I got the dan dan noodles and a mellow yellow maki. While I absolutely loved the noodles (I would order them again, and I have!), the sushi was so good and savory! This has easily become my go-to sushi spot. I have tried many of their rolls, but unfortunately cannot remember the names of them all. A few favorites of mine have been the godzilla roll (this roll comes fried and very warm, yum) and spice girl roll (tastes so fresh!). Another great item on the menu is the taro fries which comes with this absolutely amazing black garlic mayo. A few items I've tried which I haven't particularly liked are the calamari and pad thai. Calamari was decent and came in long fried pieces, and the pad thai was just too sweet. As far as cocktails, their lychee martini and Osaka mule are great choices. From the variety of things I've tried off the menu, Niu B is a solid spot for great food. I will be coming back again and again! read more

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My husband and I went for a quick date without the kids.The staff was friendly and it didn't take no time at all to get us a table. We sat outside in the patio area so we could enjoy the flow of people and scenic. This was our first time in Chicago and I've read that the sushi here is amazing. I ordered the spicy ramen and my husband wanted nigiri and sashimi. I also had some sushi. The food was good, the service was great and the atmosphere was just perfect for us! read more

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First I'd give 5 plus. Been coming here for years. Always fresh, great taste, friendly,and accommodating. Those complaining I question? Do you just want to complain? They remodeled and it's just as good as ever. They the Cherry Blossom if it sounds good to you. It's excellent. Ramen is great. Sushi and sashimi is impeccable. Very moderately priced. Makes life bett read more

Niu B - Always fresh, great service, tasty and comfortable. Sushi is always fresh, ramen is terrific. Service is always so great! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great atmosphere, delicious food and great service. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Chicago. read more

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Came here for lunch. Unfortunately, they don't have lunch special on weekends. The food were Asian fusion. They serve Japanese, Korean and Chinese food. We ordered Tonkatsu ramen and tuna poke bowl. Ramen was ok - broth was like warm, not oily but also lacked richness. The egg and meat was well cooked but the noodles were soggy. They replaced my rice with veggies which was nice. But the portion was small for the price. Also the dish was kinda bland, healthy but not much flavors. Nice ambient. read more

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I was staying nearby, and I'm so glad I stopped for lunch! I got the bento box special. Delicious, filling, and just what I needed before the airport. The service was great and the view was beautiful also. I'll remember Niu B next time I'm in town. read more

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Love the ambience. The food and service is great. I've been there three times already for dinner and drinks. One of my neighborhood go to restaurants. read more

This is a hidden gym along Michigan Avenue for a good Japanese meal. Great Shoyu ramen with one of the best tasting pork I had, beyond soft and tender. The Chirashi bowl was perfect with a nice mix with sashimi but the perfection was in their rice with seared seaweed infused within their rice. Service and availability was great for Friday lunch. I'll be back before I leave Chicago. read more

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NIU has a few locations, the one I've been to is in Streeterville. Open for lunch and dinner, it is an elegant, quiet and chic atmosphere combined with exceptional food from most,if not all, of the Asian genres. The service is also very attentive, giving the overall feel of an extremely luxurious fine dining establishment. The only thing that is not high end is the price! The food, which I'll detail more in a bit, is huge in its portions, extremely well- prepared and served piping hot (or fresh and cool, respectively). NIU does a huge takeout business for lunch and they will take your order, get it 100% correct, prepare it perfectly and package so that when you get it home or back to the office (having hit every red light and missed every parking opportunity) the hot food was not warm, it was boiling hot; and the sushi was nice and cold in the same bag - and we had to have had it in the car for at least 25 minutes! That's an Herculean feat of perfection! We had an assortment of items - each was really enough for 2-3 meals. The crab rangoons had real crabmeat and subtle scallion flavors and were huge, served with a delicious sweet Thai chili sauce; the miso soup was a 12 oz.bowl that was piping hot and I think the best I've ever had. We tried a couple of the standard maki rolls and they were also large and amazingly good. We also had some beef lo mein and vegetarian shrimp fried rice with huge prawns in a not-so-sweet sauce (which, if you like to feel the burn, you would love). They also have a full bar of interesting Asian cocktails and a large selection of soft drink choices. Again, the prices for this bounty of superior Asian food were extremely reasonable - NIU is well worth trying - you won't be disappointed! Enjoy! read more

Truly the best sushi in the South Loop. I've tried almost the whole menu and never had anything I didn't like. The Pepper Salmon and the Sweet Potato Tempura rolls are my favorite, but you really can't go wrong with anything you order. The patio is nice for outdoor dining as well, even if the Michigan Avenue traffic is a little loud at times. Great service and their cocktails are nice, too. A+ all around! read more

Customers, do not be fooled by "beef tenderloin..." entree. Far from what you would expect, the pieces of beef are akin to those you would have in Mongolian beef or kung pao beef or other beef in any cheap-quality wok meal. Way sub-par beef. Forget about it. read more

A rainy, somewhat cooler summer day in Chicago definitely called for ramen. We had just driven into town, and Niu B was the first place we went. (It helped that we were able to make a reservation via Yelp while we were still in the car.) And what we got from Niu B was a comfort-filled lunch that left us full and happy. We started with edamame, which came out fast. And then I got the Green Salad, which was made up of mixed greens and house ginger dressing. This salad was larger than other ginger salads I've gotten, but the ratio of greens to ginger dressing was way off. After a few bites, I was left with a bowl of lettuce without that tang of dressing. But the meal improved greatly after that. I got the Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen. Pork broth, egg noodles, pork belly, marinated bamboo, naruto, soft boiled egg, wood ear mushrooms, sesame, scallions -- this was awesome. I wanted to dive into this bowl, fill up and then take the most relaxing after-meal nap ever. The broth was smooth and silky and had lots of flavor and ample pork belly. I also snuck sips of other ramen. The Shoyu Ramen had more of a meaty flavor, and the Kimchi Ramen was spicy spicy spicy. While we were full, the desserts just looked too good to pass up. My husband got the black sesame ice cream. This ... was not my thing, but I think it just comes down to preference. My husband loved it. I did love the mochi, though. I got mango and Thai tea, which was the seasonal flavor. I've said before that I think Thai tea would make a great ice cream flavor, and it was fun to find this in mochi form. Our server was also the hostess, and while she had to man the tables and the front desk, she did this well. We never felt neglected. Props to her for staying on top of everything. Niu B is a modern spot right on Michigan Avenue, so it's in the middle of so much action. If you're downtown, I definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

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Love Niu B for both their ramen and their sushi! The servers are always friendly and I've never had a meal that didn't hit the spot. It is a very tight space, but I love it on a less crowded night. read more

Came here this weekend and had such a good experience. We made a reservation for 6 people and requested 2 highchairs. The table was so nice and ready for us when we walked in. The waitress was so so sweet to us and our babies and never made us feel awkward or uncomfortable that the babies were making loud noise. Multiple times she would come to check in on us and interact really well with the babies. We ordered 5 sushi rolls for the table and each roll was so good! Service was awesome and the food is good priced for it being in a tourist spot. I've also ordered take out here of Ramen and Pad Thai and both were packaged so neatly and were absolutely delicious. So happy I found this spot. read more

I got the King Kong maki and it didn't disappoint. Cute place with good music/service and nice views of the park. Reco read more

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