Amazing service , amazing food , the ambiance was amazing , this is a must go especially with family , friends or even a corporate outing , Food 5/5 Drinks 5/5 Service 5/5 Definitely coming back for more read more

This was my first time at NIKU. Roman, Isabella, Sarah, Jose, Efren, Joe and Julian my it memorable from the moment I walked through the door. The person that hired this staff deserves a 5-star rating. NIKU is an edible art studio with exceptional service and quality food wrapped in one. Long Beach Mayoral Candidate Rogelio Martinez read more

Roman, Julian... remember the name and I promise you won't forget the hospitality! We absolutely loved the experience. The food is outstanding, and when you have service that these two provided, you walk out with a full stomach and a full heart. Thank you both for a beautiful evening, you made my birthday worth the visit. Blessing to you and your future here at NIXU, you both will go a long way BTW, I saw the QR for review on the table. read more

This place is fantastic! The ambiance is lovely and the music selection is just nicely paired with the food. Of course, the food is awesome and totally worth the price. Consider burgers is like $30 these days, this place's buffet price is a bargain ($109 regular and $145 special). I treated my wife and mother in law (birthday girl), and we had almost everything (A5 wagyu) on the special menu. I'm pretty sure I ate more than $150 worth of food. Our server, GiGi, went above and beyond and made sure we were taken care on every turn. She walked us through the menu and showed us how to properly pair the types of meat to the different salt and condiments. I must say, one of the best, if not the best, service we've received in a really freaking long time. We're definitely coming back again! read more

We are a Chubby members and went here base on the hype from food influencers. Is it worth $145? No. Pros: Interior is nice and clean. Customer service was excellent. Cons: Small buffet. Not much were offered. Where they seated us was high traffic where workers were constantly going in and out. It ruined the experience. Food quality is low. We had better sashimi, caviar, Japanese A5 Wagyu, and lobsters. read more

Right when you walk through the door, you are greeted by host. One of the hosts was very kind even gave me a courtesy beverage for the way one of the hosts had an attitude I haven't seen her roll her eyes at a couple of customers She even was very sarcastic at the end of us leaving Niku X was a great experience A lot of selections and options for you to try You get to choose from a buffet with seafood beef selection, some vegetable selection We went for a birthday The servers were very attentive and always checking on you to see if you need help with making sure if you need any more beverage or help cooking your food, which is great The dining area is very open. You get your own personal table. The lighting is dim so it feels very private. Nice music selection while you're eating. I would only come back here for a important event or holiday kind of pricey but for the experience, it's worth it all the food a lot of flavor the meat, very tender a lot of flavor all you can eat crab is a plus I honestly feel since you're dining here and you're already paying top dollar they should give courtesy water. I didn't know that we were charged 8 to 9 dollars per water bottle. But he's for the experience well worth it for a one time. read more

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I've been to a few other Chubby Cattle concepts and comparatively, Niku X is my least favorite due to the experience and price. It's basically a highly upscaled Vegas buffet with the option to grill your own yakiniku (Japanese-style barbecue meat). First of all, it's confusing to dine here. Having eaten here, I still don't understand their different menu types or what they fully offer between weekdays and weekends. Even physically, you need to drive to the InterContinental hotel, receive valet parking (website states you can either valet or self-park, but we were told it's valet only), and request validation ($16.50 total for the first 2.5 hours); good luck if you're trying to find parking elsewhere as it's DTLA's financial district. After giving your car away, you walk in to the lobby with a lack of signage and shuffle to the right, where there's escalators to Niku X on the 2nd floor. Reservations are highly recommended. We did the $125/$109 for members menu, which includes a couple wagyu options and other sides that must be ordered through your server. You also have full rein of the self-serve buffet line. When we were seated, our server suggested some menu highlights, had someone else come over and cook for us a bit, and then pretty much left for the rest of our time there. At least they told us they had a secret seasoning within the black jar in front of us, which was indeed delicious (tasted like some type of "everything" seasoning but for meats)! Good * Tables and space are comfortable, clean, and spacious, and if you get to sit next to a window, there's a neat view. * Wagyu beef and skewers were good, as well as their "secret seasoning". * Very convenient to grab your own raw meat and skewers to cook. * Samplers of the buffet line were neat and decent, such as the mini lobster roll (very creamy), carpaccio, ceviche, and nigiri. * Steamed lobster tails were obviously overcooked, but not to a great extent and at least unlimited and good with the clarified butter. * From the cooked to order menu, the best items were: miso Chilean seabass wrap, wagyu tallow shishito pepper, and potato pave - you can skip the rest. * Server was efficient with following up point redemption on membership. Bad * Lack of service for price you're paying. We came when only 10-20% of the restaurant was filled, so there shouldn't have been an excuse for this. * Very hard to get your money's worth due to quantity gating - the most expensive proteins are ordered via waiter, and the amount per serving is one slice or one piece of it. * The steamed seafood was overcooked and did not taste fresh, thus we just grabbed our first set of king crab and snow crab legs and never came back for them; the calamari and abalone were also rubbery. * Majority of hot dishes and food cooked to order were value traps. * From the cooked to order menu, the absolute worst items were: duck bone soup (most soups were salty with just a piece of their overcooked crab legs), Niku salad, miso eel, and broccoli tempura. * The Australian wagyu pure bred wagyu tenderloin that was limited to one order per person just tasted like basic meat. * We did not eat dessert because we were never informed that was an option. Apparently I was "the first person to order every signature dish on the menu" for science, so you're welcome (thank god they did not give me the fries). If I wanted to maximize the value, I would only eat the wagyu, lobster, crab, and carpaccio. That being said, the price reflects the fancy selection you get, and I have no doubt that I would have had a better and cheaper meal ordering my own a la carte wagyu or lobster dish elsewhere, or going to a place that only did AYCE bbq. The fact that Niku X does both buffet and yakiniku is a novelty, but also heightens the price while splitting your stomach space strategy. Overall, I'd say Niku X was worth a try, especially if you are a Chubby Cattle member and perhaps have a reward offer. Unfortunately, I've paid less at their other concepts and received better service and food. We had to be aggressive about water, and didn't understand what was included in our meal, which led to us not having any dessert. It looks like they pay more attention to you if you come in a big group/party. They say you get additional treats for birthdays and anniversaries, so I'd suggest reserving your time here for a special occasion. However, my party was in fact celebrating something, and even the employees mentioned it, but we didn't get any special treatment other than the well wishes. I typically enjoy Chubby Cattle restaurants, but this one will be hard justifying coming back, especially in LA where there's tons of other AYCE options. read more

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Whenever I think of luxury and All You can Eat, I think of Niku X. I will say it's for sure on the pricier side, but I can see why. Huge crab legs, meaty lobster tails, and good quality meat, you are def getting what you pay for. In addition there is fresh sashimi and other entrees to try. I don't mind getting my fill from just the grilled meat and seafood though... I also love the ambiance of the restaurant. It has a nice moody setting, and the service is top tier. Our server was amazing and everything came out so fast. Staff was nice as well! read more

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Roman was incredible. I never had a better server before. He went above and beyond by knowing the menu, checking up on us, cooking our meat, and even taking out the shells of the lobsters for over 8 of them that we ate. He was constantly filling our waters, making good convo, and refilling napkins while attending to other guests. I want Roman to be our server everytime we go! He should be promoted! As for the food, it has always been incredible. Sushi, A5 wagyu, seafood, what more could you ask for. It was incredible and everything was well stocked up. It was a great atmosphere and everything was clean and ready to go. It was a very welcoming experience and we can't wait to go back. 100 stars! read more

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The food was amazing! Even though it's AYCE, the quality is not like the others. The spread was quite amazing - snow crab clusters, king crab legs, shrimp cocktail, abalone, sashimi, and many cuts of beef for the BBQ. The service was outstanding! Joe and Mikey were amazing! Super attentive and friendly. The decor is modern and inviting. We truly enjoyed the experience. A great place to celebrate special events. Only valet parking is available but the restaurant will give you a code for a discount. No self parking option. read more

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Came for the weekend seafood buffet. You can pay extra to include some beef (and be seated at a table with a grill) but we opted just for the regular seafood buffet. We got to sit near the windows for better views. It includes a selection of hot appetizer/tapas that are ordered by the server but otherwise we went to get our own crabs, shrimp, and varies cold dishes at the buffet counter. Food was presented well and tasty. read more

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Sooooo hubby brought me here for a birthday dinner. First time. Chubby member - 50% Off for your birthday! YEE-haw! I was excited for the Wagyu and seafood. The quality of the meat was top tier. But dayamnnnn you can only eat so much Wagyu! We were struggling at the end! Hahahaha - I was feeling a little oily for a moment!! food was good. But I don't think it's worth the price. I prefer better selection in the buffet. We got premium which is $145 for member price. It's actually cheaper to go on the weekday. Let's talk about service. I gave them 4 stars because of their service! I forgot out waiters name he hardly checked on us --- but Kevin and Joe were exceptional! Super personable and professional. They made us feel comfortable and we enjoyed their conversations. They were very helpful!! They gave us inside tips on how to grill the meat and what to top it with. I tried beef tongue for the first time - surprisingly delish. Thanks for the encouragement Kevin! Haha! Ambiance was contemporary with the view. It's located in the intercontinental hotel. Parking validation for 2 hours. They brought me out slices of cake and complimentary yuzu sparklers! Refreshing. For two people our bill was $320 which includes gratuity. Worth it if you have the membership. But a bit overpriced for what the buffet offered. I probably wouldn't crave to go back. But we have a $50 voucher you can only use on Sunday -Thursday. Mr. Chubby is sneaky! if you want a fancier spot to dine - bring your appetite and your wallet - this would be the spot. Again. Shoutout to Joe and Kevin! You both are amazing!!!! read more

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生活最好的模樣，是懂得日子的難， 也了解時光的暖，等妳夠成熟後就會明白，妳根本不需在別人世界裡用力證明， 妳需在的，是在自己的世界裡，安靜綻放～ 洛杉磯downtown 的Niku X , 三年前剛開幕時，跟板上兩位美女去過，記得當時一個人出門300 美元左右，現在他們變成自助餐的方式，走高級食材，一個人訂價115 如果有member 則是99 元 ， 這是便宜的，更高級是149一個人， 多了大頭蝦跟可以烤的龍蝦，很多單點的精緻小菜， 和牛， 龍蝦，帝王蟹，生魚片....啥都有，菜色是精緻的，115 元便宜價位的也有蒸好的龍蝦尾，來瞧瞧高級自助餐的菜色～ read more

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Roman is best waiter in Niku X for sure! He always makes sure our table is taken care of and so thoughtful for our table. He's considerate and really really helpful! Shout out to the best waiter - ROMAN. And that's the only best thing for this experience - service Food: I'd say it's a great experience overall but Chubby Cattle ( same restaurant chain) definitely taste better and has good variety of food and appetizers. I came here expect more but the buffet bar has less items than I expect, the food taste okay. Nothing really special. The crab legs are warm so when you take them out and start eating, due to the room temperature, it turns cold. For $100+ per person, to be honest I expect better food. Service: Everyone here is super nice and attentive, again Roman got the spot in our heart! Ambiance: It is great for a date, a little celebration of birthday or anniversary for sure Will I come back? Maybe if they have more food items. I feel like it's not worth the price you pay for read more

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Food: 4/5 seafood, waygu meats, appetizers were insanely delicious! Extremely tender beef, delicious crab legs, really good cocktails! Service: 4/5 Staff was relatively quick and attentive. Very nice team. Ambiance: 5/5 Very nice location, the interior is beautiful. read more

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The ambiance is really great and wanted to really love this place but it left me with food poisoning an hour after leaving this place. Not sure what it was but it's been awful since I got home. We went straight home after having dinner here and been miserable since. The price doesn't translate with the food quality. $1300 later... just isn't worth the price point or food poisoning. Service was good, mainly from multiple servers, our main server was Joe, he was okay. We barely saw him. Won't be back. read more

Niku X is such a cute little upstairs spot tucked inside a fancy restaurant--definitely gives that elevated, special-occasion vibe right when you walk in. I really appreciated how the staff took the time to clearly explain my Chubby Cattle membership. Turns out it only applied to one location, so I had to upgrade--but honestly, the upgrade worked out in my favor since it gave me a better discount than the other offer I had been texted. That level of transparency was a huge plus. Service across the board was amazing. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and on top of everything all night. They absolutely do not lack in service by any means. That said... I was a bit let down by the seafood. Based on reviews and Instagram photos, I came in with high expectations. The king crab legs were noticeably smaller than expected and unfortunately a bit dry when eating them. The standout for me was definitely the colossal shrimp--those were excellent. The steamed lobster was good, but not quite great. One small suggestion: it would really improve the experience if they either trimmed the underside of the lobster shell so it's easier (and safer) to hold, or pre-loosened the meat from the shell after slicing it open. It was a bit of a struggle to get to the meat, even though the flavor itself was solid. Since I went on my birthday, I did get a larger discount, which was a big win and honestly one of the main reasons we chose to go tonight. Overall, I'd say it's worth trying--especially for a celebration--but probably not somewhere I'd go just for a casual night out. read more

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When it comes to a standout dining experience, the Chubby Group has yet to let me down, and Niku X just may be their finest concept in Los Angeles. Located in the Wilshire Grand Center, which also happens to be the tallest skyscraper in LA, this modern yakiniku restaurant centers its menu around premium Wagyu beef and offers an indulgent spread of beautifully marbled cuts, fresh seafood, and expertly prepared dishes, all served buffet-style in an all-you-can-eat format. With the Premium A5 Wagyu menu at $149 per person, you can enjoy A5 ribeye and strip loin, along with other cuts from Masami Ranch domestic Wagyu, like thick-cut beef tongue, as well as grilled king crab legs and other seafood. On top of the BBQ portion of the meal, you also have access to their buffet, where you can grab sushi, skewers, and even other meats from the $109 menu. They also feature live stations where the chefs hand out specialty dishes, such as Peking duck wraps. We actually made our reservation for Christmas dinner, so the restaurant was quite busy that evening. Even so, our servers were attentive and provided a seamless experience from start to finish. We will definitely be keeping Niku X in mind for future special occasions and celebrations and look forward to returning. read more

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We visited NIKU X during lunch and opted for the $35 add on which includes additional items like thick cut beef tongue, Australian wagyu strip loin and ribeye, Japanese A5 top sirloin rump and lobster. You can help yourself to the food bar or order from the chef. A few things that we liked from the chef were the Wagyu tallowed mashed potatoes, potato pave, and brussel sprouts. You definitely need items from the chef to cut thru the richness of the fatty Wagyu cuts. From the self serve bar, we liked the Japanese A5 Chefs Choice because of the fatty marbling. They also had crab legs, mussels, dim sum, skewers, yogurt, salad, green beans, and chicken wings. We also loved the egg tart and cheese tart over the dessert cakes in the enclosed casing. The cakes they had were tangerine cheesecake, chocolate cake, and earl gray and chocolate Swiss roll. I would say that the self serve bar was underwhelming. They did not have any other sashimi items during lunch except for yellowtail on a clam. The star items for me were the lobster, beef tongue, ribeye, egg and cheese tart. The ambiance was very nice. They had booths to seat large parties and the bar area was upscale. It's in downtown LA and we walked by an unsafe spot. Overall, glad we checked it out. read more

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If anyone needs a server who would match your vibes, request for Gigi. She made my birthday/mother's day celebration day here extra special. Will come back and look for her again. Thank you Gigi! Food here is excellent. Worth what you're paying for. Be prepared to be overwhelmed with lots of variety. read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Presentation was top notch, although quality was a bit inconsistent. Ambiance was pristine and elegant. I loved the flower walls. Service was also great, our waiters were very attentive and efficient. Hospitality here was greatly felt. It could have been that we came on an off night, but the meat was chewy and the lobster was stuck to the shell. I enjoyed my margarita and the peking duck was delicious! The fruit plate was ok, most of the fruit was sour. Hoping for a different experience with the quality in food next time. read more

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Elevated buffet experience. Place is classy and they have a wide array of meats to choose from. The marbling on the wagyu is fantastic. The australian wagyu in particular stood out to me. They have a sliding door that you can open to pick your cut of meat, which I thought was a nice touch. The seafood was solid, but not mind blowing. I liked the selection of fresh veggies and seaweed salad to help offset the fattiness from the great meats. The yuzu cheesecake was insane, sleeper pick for sure. They also have a cool selection of side dishes to choose from like the wagyu sando and yakiniku. Service is inconsistent though. First time here had an issue with requesting grill changes and every time we received a grill change, the new one would also be dirty and black. We brought it to our server's attention, but they seemed to shrug it off and still bring out a dirty grill. It became frustrating, but still decided to give it a second shot. Second time here it wasn't an issue. Overall, pretty sweet ayce experience. Will definitely cost you a pretty penny, but I'd rec trying it at least once. That being said, this isn't a biweekly ayce kbbq with the boys type of spot. It's a treat for sure. Not sure how it stacks up to the other Chubby restaurants, I gotta try those. read more

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we started with kelly as our server, who was fantastic - attentive, knowledgeable, and great at helping guide our ordering from the start. before we even ordered, a member of our party noticed a table with a better view and wanted to move, and kelly went out of their way to accommodate the transition seamlessly. since we relocated to a different section of the restaurant, our server switched to joe for the remainder of the evening. at the end of the night, after we had already paid, joe asked how our experience was. when we shared that it had fallen short of expectations, they were genuinely apologetic and responded with a kind and generous gesture - a birthday dessert platter and drinks on the house. we truly appreciated the thought behind it. however, at over $200 per person, that level of care and attentiveness should be felt throughout the entire dining experience, not just at the end. regarding the food, we came in with high expectations and left feeling a bit let down. the buffet was mediocre at best - the king crab, snow crab legs, and lobster lacked the freshness and tasted as though they had been frozen for a while, they were also quite grey in color which made look quite unappetizing. the wagyu fried rice, string beans, and several other items appeared to have been sitting out for a while and looked noticeably dried out. the tom yum and miso soup were underwhelming, and the miso sea bass wraps were quite nice to balance the fattiness from the wagyu. the wagyu had a great flavor and easily the saving grace of the meal. the desserts were also a bright spot, particularly the egg tarts and the matcha crepe cake. overall, at over $200 per person after tax and tip, the experience did not deliver the value we were hoping for. the service showed real heart toward the end of the night, but the food fell short of what you'd expect at this price. read more

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Emily at Niki X was absolutely amazing! Friendly, professional, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. She went above and beyond and I couldn't be happier with the service. Highly recommend asking for Emily! read more

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Pretty good spot. We got the $500 tasting menu, which the course meals were all so good, and nicely plated. Though, I thought the main course which was the wagyu tomahawk lacked flavor surprisingly. The experience with them cooking it at the table side was very entertaining though. I especially loved the omurice and the server offered us free drinks! The ambience is very chill, but the space is pretty open and bright, which may not be ideal if you're looking for an intimate setting. We also thought the restaurant was in a high rise, but you're near the first floor. I'd definitely want to try the AYCE menu some time. read more

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Excellent service and food! Christian and Nessie took great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. This is definitely one of the best meals! Will definitely return for more! read more

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Kevin and Gigi were our servers. This is like our 10th time at niku x. But this time we are bringing in business partners, and friends from the Philipines. We wanted them to experience the all you can eat at niku x. It was not at disappointment. Everyone was professional and very knowledgeable everyone and all services were excellent. Will be keep coming back because of the service and the food quality. Check-in was a breeze this time. Ty guys!! read more

Overall 3.5 -- We did the weekday buffet with grill ($115/person). You have to LOVE your cow to get your value here. Here's why Variety and Quality of Beef: 5 stars If you're a wagyu beef connoisseur, this is it for you. Eat to your hearts content. Seafood: 4 stars (lobster tail, snow crab legs, shrimp): Good and better with the clarified garlic butter. Buffet Skewers: 3 stars Better than average quality and variety is fair. Shrimp, eel, some meat wrapped in bacon, 2 types of mushrooms, zucchini, pineapple. Buffet Sushi/Raw Bar: 2 stars Not a lot of variety. There was tuna nigiri that was gone the second it was put out. Nigiri supply was sparse and not replenished regularly. You snooze you lose. 2-3 different rolls. Overall meh Cooked food: 2 stars Wagyu fried rice, popcorn chicken. Not worth your stomach space. Dessert: 2 stars Selection was minimal and mediocre. Egg tart was the best, flaky crust and custard was tender and slightly sweet. Staff and Service: 5 stars read more

Gigi was exceptional, amazing, and was the best service provided in LA hands down. If you ever want to come to Niki X, ask for Gigi. Kevin was also amazing! And our bussed Nico! Wonderful staff here, great job Niki X! read more

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I was able to celebrate a belated birthday dinner at Niku X, and I had been looking forward to trying this spot for a while. I'd heard so many great things, and knowing it's part of the Chubby Group, which specializes in Wagyu-focused concepts, I was especially excited since I've only been to the XPot in Vegas but never one of their LA locations so this will be my first. When I found out they offer an AYCE A5 Wagyu and seafood buffet, I knew I had to experience it for myself. Especially since my girlfriend and I have both never been. Let me tell you that it's one of the most stunning dining spaces in Los Angeles. Located on the second floor of the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, the restaurant feels elevated in every sense of the word. They offer parking validation, so you can conveniently park at the hotel structure without worrying about downtown parking. As soon as we arrived on the second level, we were checked in and invited to sit at the bar for a drink while waiting for our table. My friend and I ordered an Old Fashioned with a touch of banana crème brûlée, and it was beautifully done. The strength of the cocktail was spot-on, and the banana crème brûlée truly was the "banana on top" haha. Figuratively speaking, of course. I loved it though cause it was a well-balanced drink and just loved the spin on the drink with the little sweet fruity treat. After chit-chatting for a while, we did notice that we weren't seated right away and followed up after about 40-45 minutes. However, they graciously made it up to us by comping another round of drinks for the wait, which I genuinely appreciated. The way they handled it showed they were doing their utmost to keep guests satisfied. Our server, Nessie, was an absolute gem. What really elevated the experience was their attentiveness and level of attention to detail. I accidentally dropped my raw bacon-wrapped asparagus into my water, they immediately replaced my glass without hesitation. Another staff member noticed I was scanning the menu and proactively asked if I'd like to order anything else. That level of attentiveness and anticipation of guests' needs is unmatched, in my opinion. The unlimited Wagyu and seafood buffet offers two tiers, and we opted for the standard experience instead of the premium. Although they recommended the premium for a first visit, I chose the regular tier since I can't quite eat the way I used to but the premium selections did look incredible. They also offer chef-driven signature dishes like miso Chilean sea bass, potato terrine, tom yum soup, miso corn, and more. Everything we tried was delicious, though I admittedly couldn't make my way through the entire menu. They feature an impressive selection of Wagyu cuts, along with a beautifully displayed buffet of sushi, yakitori-style vegetables, and Asian-inspired desserts. The quality of the meat alone sets this place apart. Each slice was richly marbled, tender, and flavorful without feeling overly heavy. I also appreciated how fresh and thoughtfully presented the seafood options were, which balanced out the richness of the Wagyu. The dessert bar offered the perfect sweet finish, with elegant, bite-sized treats that felt refined rather than typical buffet fare. Overall, this is not your average all-you-can-eat restaurant. It's a truly elevated, premium buffet experience that feels luxurious from start to finish. Definitely a spot to try once and / or come back for special occasions. Thank you for the hospitality Niku X. I appreciate it and loved our server Nessie and everyone staffed at this restaurant and cannot wait to come back again. read more

This is the latest Chubby restaurant I have been to and Niku X did not disappoint. Niku X has been on my list for awhile, but it exploded in popularity so I couldn't find a reservation. Recently, I was able to make a reservation for dinner (definitely recommend you make one). Located inside the LA Wilshire Grand Central, the restaurant was easy to find as there were signs everywhere. We got seated in a semi private room which was really nice. Similar to other Chubby locations, there are tiers. I opted for the premium one so I can try everything. Our waitress (I really wished I remembered her name) was so nice and super attentive. My favorite was the striploin and ribeye. I wasn't the biggest fan of the grilled seafood. I also really enjoyed their buffet items. Their snow crab legs were delicious and so was their sushi. As an added plus, there was a person making Peking duck, which was not bad for buffet. I left full and satisfied. I definitely want to come back here again. Unlimited wagyu and crab just sold it for me. read more

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Came here for an early birthday dinner thanks to a friend, and wow, Niku X absolutely delivered. We went with the premium AYCE, and everything from start to finish was incredible. The building the restaurant is located in is very nice. There were a lot of other food options laid out for customers to get themselves, but I was more focused on what the menu had to offer. The Wagyu meats were the star of the night. Insanely tender, rich, and literally melted in your mouth. Every cut was high quality and perfectly marbled. The service was superb, especially how attentive the staff was about frequent grill changes, which made a huge difference and kept everything tasting fresh and not too charred. I was able to try both their miso and duck bone soup, which were both great as well. We also got many lobster tails, both steamed and grilled, and they were surprisingly delicious. Sweet, juicy, and cooked just right. The beef tartare hand roll was another standout: flavorful, balanced, and a great bite between grilled items. To top it all off, the cherry blossom cocktail was fantastic! Refreshing, well-balanced, and a perfect pairing for the meal. Overall, the food quality, service, and experience made this such a memorable birthday dinner! read more

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I came here for the Sunday brunch, and Man they did not disappoint. First off let's start with my boy. Roman was the best server I've had in a decade. I came by myself, and he made sure that my experience was amazing .The food, oh my God! All the cuts of meat melted in my mouth. I had probably 13 lobster tails and a ton of crab. Everything I ate tasted great except for the Tom Yum but that's because I'm not a fan of the coconut version of Tom Yum. For some reason, I had a whole plate of yogurt with blackberries, just cause it was amazing. The Yuzu cheesecake was the perfect amount of sweet with a little zest. It wasn't super loud and the bathroom smelled great. The brunch wasn't too packed, which was really nice cause I don't like crowds, but I'm sure it gets packed on Saturdays so always make a reservation. all in all definitely will be coming back. 10 out of 10! read more

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This place was on the to do list for a while. We finally got to go. It's like Gen BBQ but with superior quality meats. The meats melt in your mouth. I forget exactly what we tried but we basically tried the entire menu and there's not one thing that I hated. It's a bit pricey so come hungry. I didn't make the reservations but apparently they're hard to get, so be aware. I'd definitely go again. read more

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This is a buffet, yakiniku style. Food - AYCE wagyu (American, Australian, and Japanese). We went with the less expensive menu during the week. $109pp. Some cuts were buttery soft and others were not (which I attribute to my lack of wagyu cooking experience). Don't sleep on the yuzu cheesecake or miso sea bass. The snow crab was better than the king. The king's shells were soft. Avoid the Maine lobster. It died twice. It was overcooked, rubbery and waterlogged. Service - Darren was attentive and friendly. Ambiance - 80s/90s rap in the background. This is not a quiet place. Bottom line: Would I be back? I feel this is a one and done place at my age. I can't eat as much Wagyu due to the fat content. read more

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I finally got the chance to check out their dinner. I've gone for lunch 45 minutes before closing and the experience was much different. They didn't restock anything and the menu was much limited compared to dinner. For dinner, we made reservations for a party of 7 including 2 kids. Our table was ready when we arrived and we sat right away. We went for their $145pp menu. Food options for that menu was definitely overwhelming. There was all types of seafood and so many good meats. All the meats were delicious and one of my favorites was tongue. For food, I loved their seabass on butter lettuce, crab and lobster. Some items were limited to one a person but with so much food it wasn't a big deal. All of the drinks we had was also good. I liked that our waiter was honest and told us what to get and recommended what not to get. Service was towards the end and we kept looking for him but great in the beginning. I never liked the parking situation here. It's valet only and you still have to pay with validation. But overall I enjoyed their dinner much more than lunch and would come back. read more

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Are you an absolute fatty? Do you love fresh lobster and crab? Wagyu beef? Roasted duck? Ugh prepare to starve yourself for at least 12 hours before a meal here bc you will be MAD when you don't have enough space to try everything. My husband had been here for a work dinner and I was slightly annoyed he wanted to drag me to DTLA for dinner. But I spent the first 30 minutes after food started arriving completely silent from stuffing my face. I was so obsessed afterwards I took my entire family about two weeks later and I found even more items to try. My kids enjoyed the sushi and fresh fruit. The egg tarts are 11/10. No photos, too busy eating. read more

We came for a late Valentine's Day & Kelley & Joe were great! Both were super friendly, attentive, and they came by often to cook our meat for us and take our orders. The service here was above and beyond, and everyone was very kind. However, we went for the $149 menu (weekend price) and I honestly felt it wasn't worth it for the price. With how they advertised "50+ buffet items" among other things on their website, the buffet was just really underwhelming compared to what I was expecting. They had some skewers, tuna nigiri, crab, some meat, some lobster rolls, etc. but the buffet overall was very small. Maybe my expectations were different because I frequent other Chubby Club locations like Mikiya and Chubby Cattle, but I feel like I could've paid less at a different locations for the same meat yet more variety. If you're only coming for the crab and meat, then I would just go with the $109 menu, as I believe king crab is still included there, but the $149 upgrade did not have anything worth $50 more. The food itself was good, enjoyable, and of high quality, just not the $150 price point. We enjoyed their tuna nigiri and A5 Ribeye a lot. Their cakes (dessert) were also good, but I'm not sure if they never had ice cream or stopped giving it out. The inside of the restaurant was super clean, and realllly nicely decorated. Parking was valet and validated and after tax is $16.50 for the first 2.5 hours. There is NO STREET PARKING anywhere. If you're okay with walking 10 minutes, there is a $12 or $8 flat rate parking lots down 7th street. TLDR; Service was amazing. Food was good, but buffet was lacking variety and didn't feel worth the price. Would probably recommend as a one time experience. read more

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First time trying this place. Valet Parking at the Intercontinental Hotel $16.50 with validation. limited street parking. Restaurant is on 2nd floor. Come here during Superbowl Sunday. Not too busy. Need reservations. There is a lot of variety of food. In general it's really good meat. Tried the $159 AYCE package. There are a lot of A5 waygu meet available. The only reason I docked one star is that the shrimp and lobsters are only so so. It either doesn't have a lot of taste to it or the texture is a little soft for all their seafood selections. I would stick with their meat products. A little over price... I would stay with the $109. It's plenty to eat. Recommend: The Portuguese tart. Waygu fried rice. Sea bass appetizer. Matcha crepe. read more

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