Downtown LA’s Niku X is all about excess with a focus on yakiniku (Japanese grilled meats). Chef Shin Thompson, who had a lengthy career in Chicago including Furious Spoon ramen and Michelin-starred Bonsoirée, helms the upscale restaurant on the second floor of the Intercontinental Hotel serving flaming tomahawk steak tasting menus on one side, and an 11-course yakiniku tasting on the other. Either will run a pretty penny, but expect extravagant and well-cooked meat from start to finish.
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