NIKU Japanese Kitchen

Been wanting to pay this place a visit for a while. The food and service did not disappoint. We came in during lunch hours and were some of the first customers, so the service was very speedy. The server apologized for the wait which couldn't have been more than a few minutes, she was very attentive and really nice. I ordered the filet mignon hibachi and decided to get a california roll as well, both of which were amazingly delicious and served in a very short time frame. I would definitely come here again and recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for some different asian cuisine in the area.

Teriyaki chicken rice bowl & brussel sprouts appetizer were both delicious! Will be back next time I'm in town.

This place is excellent. My favorite sushi place in the Illinois valley by far. My boyfriend loves the Niku roll and I also love it. So amazing. Huge proportions for a great price. The sushi is amazing, I would recommend the niku roll or the shrimp tempura roll. Both very big and very filling rolls. Absolutely amazing. The chicken hibachi is also SO GOOD. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the sauce they use is TOP TEIR. The vegetables are fully cooked and oh my gosh the fried rice is honestly the best i have ever had, perfectly seasoned like. perfectly. also perfectly cooked. Very good proportions also. I have tried atleast 5 different sushi rolls here and I have never had any complaints.

My boyfriend and I had dinner at Niku recently and mostly enjoyed it. We ordered the Spicy Salmon Roll, Sassy Crawfish Roll, Filet Mignon Hibachi Dinner, and Shrimp Hibachi Dinner. The food was fresh and well-prepared—definitely the highlight. I had a Mai Tai, but it was weak and tasted more like juice. My boyfriend had a Sapporo and liked it. Service was a bit slow, and our server seemed distracted—I didn’t get the salad that came with my meal, though he liked his soup. The atmosphere was nice, but the music (a lot of Taylor Swift) didn’t really match the setting. Prices were a bit high, but the quality of the food made up for it. Overall, a good meal with a few minor issues. I’d go back for the sushi and maybe try a different drink next time.

I've never been here before. I stopped in on my way back from Chicago. Great atmosphere, our waitress Dawn was super nice. We started with the brussel sprouts, and they were fantastic!!! Dawn recommends the mushrooms the next time we stop in. I had the chefs choice of sashimi, and it was fantastic. My wife had a crunch roll and California roll(i think), and she said it was amazing as well! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!!!!