NIKU X | Limitless Wagyu BBQ & Seafood

Dining at Niku x was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like VIPs—and much of that magic was thanks to our incredible servers, Vast and Rose. Their warm energy, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm elevated the entire evening. The space itself is sleek and modern with just the right amount of intimacy—perfect for a date night or a special celebration. The vibe struck a balance between high-end and relaxed, with beautifully curated lighting and music that enhanced the experience without overpowering it. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was a work of art. The unlimited tasting is was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, And don’t get me started on the dessert never got it cause we couldn’t eat another bite. Vast Dewy (bartender) and Rose were truly the stars of the night. They were knowledgeable about every item on the menu, made spot-on recommendations, and somehow managed to be both attentive and unobtrusive. They made our anniversary memorable. From service to setting to every last bite, Niku x absolutely delivers. I can’t wait to come back in September and when I do, I’ll be requesting Vast and Rose! Psssst I heard they’re supposed to be opening another spot in SOHO we will be back for that as well

Had a great experience here! Drinks were beautiful and service was great! The hosts and servers were all very accommodating and attentive and checked in frequently. Loved the presentation of everything and would definitely come back. Samuel was super friendly and let us know about their app that you can collect points and redeem for drinks and have birthday benefits for free. Great date spot or to come with friends!

5 star experience! Samuel was an amazing server too - he was very detailed explaining all the dishes we ate and meticulous with cooking and cutting the meat perfectly. Had a great time chatting with him too, he’s very knowledgeable about the chubby loyalty program and other locations. We got a private booth and even so Samuel was very attentive and never missed a beat with his service. Of course the food was superb - great presentation, portion sizing, and pacing for such a great price. Would definitely recommend!

Amazing food and even greater service. First time here and the staff completely blew us away with the service. We were served by JP and Bryan, both amazing waiters who were very knowledgeable about the different meats, side dishes, and appetizers. We got the ultimate set, and the servers/GM were very proactive with the ordering to ensure we got the best value for our money. Definitely come here practically starving, so much great food to enjoy and you need all the space in your stomach for it. Would definitely come here again!

Being meat lovers, we decided to try out niku yesterday. The service and atmosphere are top notch- every staff member greeted guests with big smiles. Our server, E, was fantastic- patient, attentive and incredibly friendly. We chose the private dining experience but we never had to wait for assistance. The meats are good (tbh, we have had better wagyu that just melt in the mouth a bit more) and we could tell that a lot of care went into the presentation and creativity of each dish. Overall, it was a great experience and we appreciate the thoughtful touches that made the evening special.

My husband and I came for the Limitless experience for a birthday celebration and the food and service blew us out of the water! Absolutely amazing, and I can't recommend our server, Kevin, enough! So professional and I love how thorough he was in explaining the different cuts of meat. The presentation was amazing. Everything was so good! Definitely a great experience!

I came here for a birthday dinner and had an amazing time. We had their private dining grilling experience for $168 pp and thought that it was a great deal. Our server, Kevin, was absolutely AMAZING. Loved him, had great conversation, super attentive, and very friendly. We tried nearly all of their appetizers: their toro with uni and caviar, oxtail potstickers, wagyu nigiri with foie gras, wagyu carpaccio, sashimi platter, wagyu tartare, wagyu sando, miso chilean bass, and crabs. Everything was amazing quality, good bite-sized portions (so you can try many things!), and definitely worth trying. Favorites were the wagyu nigiri, their sashimi and toro, wagyu tartare, and miso chilean sea bass. Love how this is included in their AYCE. Absolutely insane. Their wagyu experience was also amazing, and they did not drop on quality. Their wagyu was thinly sliced, so you didn't get sick of it and came in good portions, so you could try different cuts. It also came with unlimited wasabi, radish, and other pairings so that it would cut on the fattiness of the wagyu. Honestly loved this experience, I think it's more than worth it, and would highly recommend to anyone else.

Overall rating: 2.75/5 stars - Could be better! Full review on Yelp due to Google Review limited characters. TL;DR Must-gets: Toro with Ikura and Caviar A5 Wagyu Tartare Lobster Romesco Norwegian King Crab Australian Wagyu Pure Bred Zabuton Japanese A5 Wagyu Rib Eye Steak Japanese A5 Wagyu Rib Eye Yakisuiki From the moment we went in until the moment we left, all the servers and hostess acted professionally and charismatically; they were all easy to talk to and welcoming, exemplary of what elegant service looks like! Appetizers: The toro and tartare were both exquisite; fresh, perfectly portioned, and flavorful! Seafoods: The Lobster Romesco was fresh and paired really well with the creamy sauce, and the Norwegian King Crab were pretty fresh and cooked perfectly to ensure that the meat remained tender and not mushy, pairing perfectly with the smokey butter! The miso seabass was very rich and creamy, but overly sweet and came as a heavier portion (4 pieces for 2 people), which can be a bit much when you're also eating wagyu that's also rich and creamy. The lobster tail was mushy and wasn't as fresh as the Romesco, so I'd stay away from that. They ran out of the king crab legs which we were bummed about. Wagyu Grand Tasting: The must-gets are the Australian Wagyu Pure Bred Zabuton, Japanese A5 Wagyu Rib Eye Steak and Yakisuiki! They were so rich, creamy, and required bare-minimum seasoning to bring out it's true luxurious potential, with my favorite being the Yakisuiki; although the sauce was a bit overly sweet, I still liked the egg combination to add to its creaminess while diluting the overly rich wagyu! You get a tasting box that comes with a decent portion of each so you can pick your favorites. The wagyu tenderloin with uni and caviar that's limited to one per person came early through the night but was remained uncooked for over 20 minutes, resulting in blood started emanating out of the meat which may be visually displeasing. Sides: I don't recommend getting the uni fried rice. As evident in the picture, it is a big bowl of rice with two slivers of uni. It's a easy fix where I think if you let diners choose between a medium and small size bowl, it'll provide a more individualized experience where people won't feel unnecessarily filled up by something so unexpectedly large. Now onto the various issues that detracted from our experience in addition to the less memorable selections highlighted above: Although the friendly nature of the servers were great, their servicing was sparse and not consistent at times, which resulted in us grilling some of the meats our own. The flame was quite intense and the grill not oiled completely where some of the meat were stuck onto the grill (as evident in the video), and at times left an intense char due to the grill not being changed the entirety of the meal. My wife requested the meat to be well-done for her and our baby, but the meat was often burnt which made it inedible for both my wife and our child unfortunately. The vent cover by the legroom area also fell off onto my foot (as evident in the two picture, one with the covering and one when it fell off), which one staff apologized for and another fixed it eventually, which all can be seen in their in-room camera. Lastly, they also ran out of the matcha ice cream, which could have helped counter the richness of all the wagyu, but instead they had matcha and yuzu cheesecake, another two incredibly rich and creamy option.. Overall, this was unfortunately a disappointing experience due to the abovementioned issues. Leo did his absolute best to try to give us a good experience, and a lot of the issues were not something he had control over, so I hope this review can be taken with an open-mind for our intention is in hopes of elevating Niku X to help them reach their full potential for being one of the best AYCE Wagyu fine-dining in all of NYC that we know they are capable of! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: