OUR STORY
About us: With a passion for excellence, excitement and experience, NIKU X, a Michelin restaurant in Los Angeles, offers a refreshing take on the elevated dining experience. We encapsulate high-level Japanese mastery through its distinct artisanal Japanese cuisine and traditional craftsmanship. Sister brand of the world famous, The XPot, NIKU X alters the perception of the classic yakiniku, a traditional Japanese technique utilized to grill meats.
The restaurant is situated in Suite 212 of the tallest building in Los Angeles, The Wilshire Grand Center. NIKU X boasts a contemporary interior with tile mosaics and ultra-modern Robatayaki grills. An open kitchen concept and robot servers are just some of the restaurant’s attributions, as NIKU X celebrates state-of-the-art design and innovation.
With Michelin-starred Chef Shin Thompson leading our team of highly decorated chefs, NIKU X emphasizes Japanese cuisine with global influences.
Our menu curation is meant to transport guests one course at a time. Our certified Japanese A5 Wagyu is sustainably sourced from our privately-owned farm. We are proudly transparent and conscious in our extensive process and preparation of Yakiniku. Part of our story is showcasing NIKU X’s specialty cuts that combine traditional flavors with a modern and multicultural spin. Enthrall your senses with dishes that embrace the usage of rare ingredients: scorpionfish and exclusively grown Japanese vegetables.
