We have been here several times and they are so accommodating! I have a gastric sleeve and they always do everything to make me feel comfortable. Dylon is our server we always see and he is the best! We choose this place over Chubby Cattle! Thanks Dylon and Nikuya! read more

great food, but Lindsay made our experience the best! Lindsay was so responsive to requests, and made sure we yad everything we wanted and needed. 5/5 ambiance- clean and cozy. floors are a little slippery but thats expected at a bbq place read more

The food is great ! And Lindsay is the best!!! I will definitely come again! The grill change was fast and the service is excellent! read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Ambient - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Food came out fast and our grill changes were always quick with our server Thomas. Refills for our sodas and water were also speedy. Super easy to make a reservation in advance. We liked the non marinated Wagyu meats the most, particularly M9 Sasa! Only wish they had non marinated brisket. read more

First time here with the family for a special occasion. I have to say, the food and service was amazing. We opted for the Gold Tier. The sushi and sashimi were really fresh. The meat option was perfect. What I enjoyed most was the quantity of food. It was amazing to be able to try everything and not get full on certain things (IE: the rice in the sushi). Only disappointment is the cocktail/bar service. We ordered a couple of lychee martinis, we didn't receive it until close to the end of our meal even though we ordered it mid meal and unfortunately, it was straight up Vodka and a lychee. There was no flavor or hint of Lychee Liqueur. Hubby couldn't drink it so it was left to me. By the time I finished both and left the restaurant, I was totally buzzed. Recommendation: if you are going to have a drink menu, please find someone who knows how to mix drink. Definitely will be back, but for sure, no cocktail drink orders. Sorry, forgot to take photos of our special night! read more

Came here for my bday dinner, and Jada served us at table A7, and she was awesome. Very attentive, REALLY nice, and did a great job with us. Her personality and customer service was 5 stars, and definitely would come back. Came here at 530, and the place was pretty empty, but we got here just before the crowd because the place is PACKED at 7pm. We had the premium menu and the Japanese Wagyu flank was my absolute favorite, although the other Wagyu options were delish. Place is clean, and love the exhaust fans in the table (worked really well) so we didn't have constant smoke in our faces. Definitely would recommend this place. Thank you for the exceptional service Jada! read more

Friday evening, all restaurants were so busy! Niki-ya had a wait list, but thankfully it was about 30 minutes wait only because we were all so hungry! It's an all you can eat Bbq, and you choose what tier you want to eat. We chose the middle one, gold tier. My 11 year-old granddaughter was charged like an adult , they go by height instead of age here. We had a tall young Asian server, and he was very efficient, friendly , on point. My daughter was in charge of ordering. And trays and trays of meats were brought to the table. We ordered drinks and we started grilling. The server changed our grill plate many times!! The meats were tender, all excellent. The restaurant was very busy and full, so the noise level was high. We totally enjoyed our dinner here. Wish they had some more desserts! Parking is abundant, they share a lot many other businesses. read more

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Pretty good kbbq and sushi choices! There's three different tiers you can buy from (we did gold, the middle tier). I think this is the same owner as Wagyu Grill AYCE in Milpitas but the quality is also good! it's got plenty of large tables and it's only 10 minutes away from the outlets. Their ordering is a little different, each phone can order 10 items every 3 minutes so definitely coordinate with your table so you don't order too much! Soft drinks are free refills too read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I came here for lunch to try this place out hoping to pay the lunch price. However, came on Juneteenth and forgot it was a holiday for some. Ended up paying the dinner price, and chose the Silver level for $35.95. There was no line when we got there, and we were seated right away. The Wagyu meats were good, except the Wagyu Plate Meat. It was hard to chew with the cartilage. My favorite meats were the Wagyu special and the Wagyu brisket. These also were good - unagi don, takoyaki, salmon jalapeño, truffle white tuna, lion king roll. There was a small salad/dessert bar, but didn't try anything from there. The waitstaff changed our grill a couple of times, which was nice. They were friendly as well. read more

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Got here when the lunch rush was dying down. The parking right in front of the restaurant is very small. However its in a shopping center so there are options to park there. When we got there, there was one couple in front of me. They were looking at the menu. The hostess saw that I entered and asked me how many are in my party, I said two. She then asked for a minute so that she could assist the couple before me. Of course that was okay. After she seated that couple she greeted a couple that came in behind me. She then continued to help them, a party of two, and seated them before coming back to me and seating my party. She was very unorganized. I was obviously there before the people behind me, yet she still seated them first. Maybe get someone more experienced if she was new? Finally once we were seated, they told us how to order and where the salad bar was. You order through an app and by scanning the QR code (make sure your phone is charged and that the battery isn't about to die). We ordered the premium meats (3 different menu tiers). You can order up to 10 items at a time. Pros: lots of good cuts and Wagyu. Cons: not many other options for proteins or vegetables. The salad bar had the usual, mung bean sprouts, green leaf salad, kimchi, cucumber salad, seaweed salad, daikon, roasted peanuts and two desserts: tiramisu and coffee cheesecake. All these come with the AYCE option. There are additional desserts that you can pay extra for though. The service was really quick. They bring the meats out right away, they remove the empty plates from your table right away and they do come around and check often. Rose was our waitress and she was very polite and friendly. She was very attentive and came by to check on us often. Overall the place appears very clean. I like the vibe. It has nice decor and comfy seating. Not sure if id come back though (especially during prime lunch or dinner time where the hostess may not know how to seat people correctly). It is convenient however when coming with a group that may not agree on what to eat since there is a ramen option, a few sushi options and the kbbq read more

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We are supposed to go to chubby cattle but we can't handle the long wait. We went here & this is waaaaaayy better! The Japanese Wagyu is very satisfying & Dylon provided an excellent service. The place is clean, quiet & gives a very preppy vibes! Thank you so much our tummies are very very happy :-) read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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My second time visiting and I had to bring my wife! The first time I dined in our server was Thomas, Jen and Rose! The service here is amazing, even after the second time dining in. Our server the second time was Gwen and she was very accommodating to my wife and I! We came in an hour and a half before closing and Gwen still gave us awesome service. She gave great recommendations for drinks, offered water refills and even did a grill change without us having to ask! The overall ambiance of the restaurant is stunning, and the music is tasteful and not too distracting over dinner. The meats here are very high quality and prices are on the cheaper side in comparison to other JBBQ/KBBQ places! The meal came with a dessert at the end and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it as well! My wife said it was her favorite dish of the night. The cocktails are definitely on the stronger side, but if you like something more on the lighter side, I would recommend the strawberry lychee or any of the slushy beverages! My wife got the strawberry lychee and really enjoyed it. It had a refreshing, yet not super overpowering taste. I got the tokyo sour because I like the drinks on the stronger side, so if you do too, definitely order that next time as well :))) This place is definitely a hole-in-the-wall/hidden gem of livermore! Definitely worth the drive and visit coming from 45 minutes away :))) Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Amazing quality and service! Olivia was amazing. Great ambiance, extensive selection, and good selection of meats and sushi. My favorite AYCE place in all of the Bay Area. Olivia was an incredible server!!! read more

Well, we came back! But this time, for Mother's Day for my mother. My brother said they updated their menu to all you can eat when last year, it wasn't. This time I took my kids with me and they enjoyed it! They loved the sushi and miso soup. I tried the dragon roll and lion king which was really good. I had the eel rice as well which was pretty good. My bother ordered the clay pot rice which was delicious as well. We ordered some meats to share. Shrimp and miso salmon which was really good. Overall I think I gained like 10lbs, lol. Well worth the all you can eat price. Luckily my 9 year old was half off but she ate more than I thought she would! Anyways, the staff were very nice and accommodating. Our server filled our waters a couple times which was nice because my family drinks a lot of water. Not to mention, there was a salad bar with desserts. My daughter loved the tiramisu cake. Wouldn't mind coming out here again for special occasions! read more

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We were looking for Japanese wagyu bbq and our first stop was actually Chubby Cattle, but sadly their waitlist was closed for the night. Luckily, we found Nikuya which had a very similar menu and also offered Japanese Wagyu for a bit cheaper! We got their premium set which is the only one that offered Japanese Wagyu (other tiers had Australian wagyu). It was still a 2hr wait on a Saturday but I am so happy I waited because the quality of the meats was amazing and the sashimi was so delicious! The sashimi had a nice citrus marinade that cuts down the fatty wagyu perfectly. I also love how they have a banchan and lettuce self-service bar because I NEED tons of radish slices and lettuce wraps with my bbq. Ordering is done on a tablet and the servers brought out the next round before we could even start cooking the previous, so we were never without food on the grill. Overall, highly recommend this spot! read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

One of our favorite kbbq places in the Tri-Valley area! I'm all about the affordability, quantity and quality of the food! My hubs and I have gone here several times now. I like how they offer different tiers/cost depending on the meat quality. Like if you wanted Japanese Wagyu then you would pay for the gold tier but if you're not that particular and okay with Australian Wagyu meat then you can opt for the silver tier or whatever they call it. I'm not a big meat eater so the lowest or medium option is fine with me. I'm all about the variety so along with the kbbq meats they also offer appetizers and sushi rolls! All is good, I kinda want to keep this place my little secret so it doesn't get packed and I can just walk in without the long wait! Ha! read more

Excellent service, good quality meats, and a good time! The meat was good quality, melts in your mouth. The sushi was so good, and the sashimi was also good. Our server Jada was really nice and attentive, would love to come here again next time! Thank you Nikuya for a good meal and a good time! read more

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Food was very worth its price. Only $26.95 for lunch which is definitely a steal! You get both bbq and sushi/sashimi. We had our server, Olivia, and she was very attentive and welcoming. She made our first visit here amazing. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I wasn't sure... read the reviews... took a chance. So glad we did! Excellent quality of food in fact, meat is better qualities than local competitors. Not naming any names about any fat cows but honestly, this is our new place now for Japanese Wagyu barbecue. Our server, his name is Dylan and he was so helpful, incredibly patient and kind. Help us learn the menu and even cooked for us when we started flailing and overcook the meat. Ha ha it happens to the best of us. The space is modern located in the same shopping center as Restoration Hardware and Trader Joe's in Pleasanton. With the amount of grease flying around from the self cooked tables it's amazing. They keep it as clean as they do. Great experience worth trying if you want to cook your own vegetables, seafood, and meat. Don't underestimate the small salad bar that has good melon. read more

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This is just fine. I'm not saying it as a bad thing or anything like that. It's really just fine. Wanted to try a place that had both ayce bbq and sushi and this spot looked very promising. I will say that sushi is probably better than the meats. I'm not sure what it was, maybe the cut, maybe the quality, maybe because some wasn't seasoned or marinated or something. The inside was big and modern and pretty. The severs were nice and attentive. The food came out relatively quick after ordering. I would say Nikuya is better than a buffet, but not quite premium dining either. It's fine. read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This place was a truly top-tier experience! We originally wanted to try for Chubby Cattle, but it was booked, so a friend recommended this spot - and honestly, I don't even feel the need to try Chubby Cattle anymore. Here, it's an all-you-can-eat setup with 10 items per person per setting, which is fantastic compared to the typical four items elsewhere. They also have a great mini salad bar packed with all your favorite fixings, like cucumber salad, kimchi, and even desserts! Our server was super attentive, and the whole atmosphere is vibrant and bright. I really loved the open-space vibes and can't wait to go back! read more

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4.5 but will round up to 5. I think the quality of food for the price is a good deal. We got the gold which is the Australian wagyu. They do not offer a5 even with the premium, so we chose the Gold level. Preimum is an extra $22 a person for Japanese wagyu. Gold is $43.95 and premium is $65.95. We might have gotten premium if it included a5 wagyu. It is a pretty decent size restaurant - good for families, big parties. For 43.95, we definitely got a moneys worth. A lot of sushi and my favorite is the salmon jalapeno and tuna with truffle. The meats, yummy! My favorite was the Australian M9 Sasa, beef tongue, and wagyu steak. The service was AMAZING! They literally give out the food within MINUTES of us placing the order via our phones. I was shocked with how quick the food came out. The restaurant was packed too (it was a sat night). Also, our server THOMAS was great. He checked on us often. Changed our grill often. And the workers refilled our waters throughout the night without us even asking. Service made me bump it to 5 stars! read more

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Have been here plenty of times with family and the hubby, we really love coming here. Beautiful restaurant inside with a full bar. Service is excellent, friendly and fast, and ordering is so easy. We love using the QR codes and being able to order 10 items per phone every 5 minutes. You have 90 minutes to enjoy the food, which is PLENTY of time, with the quick service. They have a lunch special, but our go to is the silver and gold tier. My favorite is the hanger meat and the bulgogi. They also have a salad bar. Jada helped us today and she was awesome! Very attentive and kept refilling our drinks without asking. I have no pictures because I'm always hungry when I go here and by the time I remember to take photos, the food is all gone! Maybe I'll take photos next time! read more

We had such a lovely lunch here! The food options are plenty with meats (lots of wagyu), sushi (jalapeño salmon was our fav), rolls, ramen (the black garlic ramen with the jelly egg was so good!), etc. The staff was kind, especially Lindsay. She is sweet, quick, and attentive. The ambiance was also nice--the seating is clean and spacious! Plenty of room on the table to enjoy all the options :) read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Yum! We splurged and got the highest AYCE for around $70PP but I think it's worth it. It was all you can eat wagyu and sushi + sashimi. The hokkaido scallops and sweet bay shrimps were probably my favorite items. So sweet and tender I would come here for that alone. The meat was all really tasty too, but I would skip on the galbi as it tasted exactly like maple syrup. Everything else was delicious! Service was superb! Frequently checks on you and very kind + great with recommendations. Place itself was really spacious and great spot for large parties. read more

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The weekday $25.xx lunch AYCE is a great deal! The Australian Waygu Beef variety if meat was great too. Service was good and attentive. Even AYCE, they check on our table often. Huge store, bright lights, comfortable seats. read more

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Experience was great! We arrived around 1:30pm after the lunch rush died down a little. It wasn't too loud or smoky which was great. Lunch menu pricing, M-F, 11:00am-3:00pm (excluding holidays) is $25.95. The hostess was very nice and let us know that you could still choose the lunch menu if you arrive by 3:00pm on weekdays. There were additional options for the upgrades, but we chose the standard lunch menu. Lots of variety. Love that you order off a QR code from the table. 10 orders per round, per mobile device. It really speeds up how much you can order. Service was so speedy and efficient. Our server, Olivia was awesome! She was on top of changing out our grill and checking on us. We didn't order it this time, but they also have a 2 for $20 cocktail special as well as $12 for unlimited beer. read more

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This place has become my favorite lunch spot for weekdays whenever I can go out for a long lunch break. Food is great, place is clean and service is excellent. It can get pretty crowded on Fridays and weekends. read more

The food is extremely good, service very fast, and easy to order. Kenny super helpful during our time eating here, he makes sure we need everything, he shows care and compassion in his service voice. Definitely come back, you guys have a new regular customer read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Ayce - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Loved that it offered such an extensive menu for seafood, grill, and small fried bites and udon! The 90 minute limit went by so fast with all the options. Everything tasted so fresh and tender. We ordered the Gold and I think it was just enough to give a taste of everything since we were fine without the scallops and lobsters. We were consistently checked on and had our grill changed and drinks refilled. It did take us a while to get seated even with reservation but not too bad compared to walk in since they had everything at the table set up before seating the party. Definitely my first choice if I want sushi, grilled meat and more. What's an also a plus is the online ordering, which saves everyone time! Family friendly and great place to hang out, as well as spacious. What more can you ask for? read more

Would HIGHLY recommend Nikuya!! Such a steal for so much good quality food! AYCE Kkbq, sushi, and other apps?? We made a reservation and went on a weekend and it was $40 - but If you come on a weekday for lunch, it's only $26! The fish on the sushi was really fresh and had perfect flavor - also not too much rice! My favorite was the salmon lover roll. There's a few sashimi apps as well. The meat quality was also really good. There were so many choices of fun apps as well and rice / noodle dishes. Service here was SO fast! We would order the dishes through the online ordering system and it would come within 5 minutes! We celebrated a birthday here and they came out with chocolate ice cream for the birthday person. Only note is no other dessert dishes! read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Sushi lover sushi, miso soup, and meats - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Good variety of meats. My favorite is the bulgogi (silver tier). Select sushi options, only four pieces so it's manageable. Also a bar with select sides and fruits/desserts read more

Had a wonderful early dinner experience at this location for the first time. The meat choices were good. Sasha items were good and server was really pleasant. Please was organizing and clean and restroom was clean which I always appreciate you a wonderful meal experience. read more

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Finally got to try this place. Shout out to Leo and Alyssa for making this experience memorable. My sake cup and water was always filled. Really enjoyed the meats and it was such a great time. We went late at night and there was no wait. It's clean inside and lots of seating. Id come back mostly for the desserts. read more

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Imagine your best friend comes to school with a brand new toy? You beg your parents to get the same toy. You end up getting the toy, but for some reason the one you got isn't as great as the one your friend had gotten because it turns out yours was defective. That feeling is exactly how I felt when I received my delivery order from Nikuya. This place has a lot of potential, but what makes your favorite restaurant so amazing is its consistency to deliver great tasting food evey single visit. I ordered two of the wagyu beef bowl that comes with veggies and a generous side of rice that could be split between 2-3 people. The meat portion was a little smaller than I had expected but the flavor is there... or at least one was. the second bowl identical to the first didnt taste as great with the meat overcooked, chewy, and dry. It was disappointing because the meat in my order was tender, juicy, and had lots of umami. This spot has a lot of potential and even though my experience wasn't totally ideal, I would still give this place a second try. read more

I came to Nikuya with my friend for their lunch deal, and it was definitely worth it for $25! We walked in and got seated to our table immediately, no need to wait. Inside is large with lots of grills around. Our server was nice and young, she complimented us and made our stay feel welcoming. We order food through a QR code on our phones, and they came out quick. For AYCE wagyu and sushi, the quality was not bad. Some meats are more chewier than others, and some sushi (the appetizers mostly) were not as good, but if you know what you like, this is worth $25. We both left so full and had a great time! read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My wife and I came here for my birthday and I can't say enough how much we enjoyed ourselves. Ho Yin was very fast with the beverages and we were first timers so he helped us really understand the process. The beef selections were many but we managed. Ho was amazing he had to chase us out on our way out because we forgot payment (my wallet and her cc) twice! Also great cocktails!! Actions like his show he actually cares. Ho you are the man! Thank you! read more

Came for lunch. This place price and food quality is amazing. We didn't even get thru all the sushi offered on the standard AYCE. We didn't need to upgrade as there are two other price tier to upgrade to. My son ordered all the wagu beef items. We both agreed to stick with the non marinated items as marinated is too sweet for our liking. We did two rolls cream cheese one and dragon roll. It was fresh crunchy and yummy. We also ordered the a cup of ramen. I think it was black garlic and the broth was amazing but the noodle not so much. It was the broth that I've been looking for in a ramen soup. My favorite place that had it closed down and couldn't find one like it till now. It's not a full serving bowl it's the size of miso soup you get at Japanese restaurant. Which I think is good as you'd be full and not be able to eat the bbq as that's what you're paying for or even the sushi offerings. We also dried the wagu rice bowl. I think you can skip that. If the place was close by I'd be there every other month as it's affordable. Ones near me are so over price and I feel I don't eat enough to justify the cost. That's just my opinion. We went for lunch so price probably different. Already recommit a friend who lives out there. read more

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We went during lunch time. And, ambiance was great the place wasn't too crowded. Our meat came out pretty fast. And, our server Yuwen always made sure our grills our changed and our orders came. He made sure our water is refilled. The cheesecake dessert is really good. read more

Nikuya Stone Grill and Bar - Cheesecake dessert - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My two boys and I went during lunchtime on a Friday (we had a reservation). We were greeted and seated right away. Our server, Dylon, was fantastic! Friendly, attentive, and always one step ahead making sure we had everything we needed. He made our AYCE experience smooth, fun, and enjoyable from start to finish. Excellent service--we'll definitely be asking for him again. Thanks, Dylon! read more