Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge
332 E Illinois St, Chicago
(312) 527-2888
Customers' Favorites
Honey Sesame Chicken Bento Box
Japanese Fried Rice
Lobster Fried Rice
Reasonable Prices
Salmon Delight
Tuna Poke Roll
Chicken Gyoza
Pepper Salmon
Seaweed Salad
Tom Yum Soup
Most Popular
Salmon Avocado Maki
fresh salmon with avocado
Spice Girl
spicy shrimp, crabmeat, avocado, mango, topped with lightly torched salmon, toasted spicy mayo, unagi sauce, sesame
Spicy Crunchy Maki
spicy maki with tempura crunch
California Maki
Alaskan shredded crab, avocado, cucumber
Chicken Gyoza
6 pcs pan-fried or steamed dumplings, served with ponzu sauce
Spicy Maki
choice of spicy salmon with cucumber, or scallop with cucumber, or octopus and cucumber
Dragon Roll
shrimp tempura, crabmeat, cream cheese, topped with unagi, avocado, unagi sauce
Sexy Mexican
shrimp, spicy crabmeat, jalapeno, topped with avocado slices, sriracha
Bagel Maki
smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado
Rainbow
broiled unagi, avocado, topped with yellowtail, tuna, salmon, avocado
Picked for you
Salmon Avocado Maki
fresh salmon with avocado
Spice Girl
spicy shrimp, crabmeat, avocado, mango, topped with lightly torched salmon, toasted spicy mayo, unagi sauce, sesame
Sexy Mexican
shrimp, spicy crabmeat, jalapeno, topped with avocado slices, sriracha
Dragon Roll
shrimp tempura, crabmeat, cream cheese, topped with unagi, avocado, unagi sauce
Tuna Poke Roll
spicy hamachi, jalapeno, scallions, avocado, topped with tuna, super white tuna, Hawaiian poke sauce, dry nori flakes
SOUP & SALAD
Miso Soup
wakame seaweed, scallions, silken tofu
Wild Mushroom Hot Sour Soup
vegetarian* shimeji mushroom, shiitake, eggs, tofu, scallions 🌶
Tom Yum Soup
spicy Thai chili broth, straw mushrooms, lemongrass, chili pepper, lime leaves, galanga ginger, onion, choice of protein
Seaweed Salad
Vegan* marinated seaweed, cucumber, sesame
Wonton Soup
shrimp wontons, shimeji mushrooms, fried ginger
Ginger Salad
Gluten-Free & Vegan* mixed greens, cucumber, radish, house made ginger dressing
Lobster Coconut Soup
gluten-free creamy coconut broth, lobster tail, lime leaves, cherry tomato, straw mushroom
Imperial Hot Sour Soup
shrimp, crabmeat, scallops, eggs, tofu, black truffle oil 🌶
HOT APPETIZERS
Chicken Gyoza
6 pcs pan-fried or steamed dumplings, served with ponzu sauce
Fried Crab Wontons
4 pcs fried wonton shells filled with cream cheese, crabmeat, sweet chili dipping sauce
Edamame
steamed soy beans, sprinkled salt
Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls
4 pcs vegetarian spring rolls filled with cabbage, edamame, carrots, mushroom, served with sweet chili sauce
Crispy Shrimp
fried shrimp in house special spicy mayo glaze 🌶
Spicy Garlic Edamame
steamed soybeans with garlic chili sauce *Vegan 🌶
Sesame Calamari
lightly fried calamari pan-tossed with salt & pepper, chili flakes, jalapeno
Takoyaki
6 pcs crispy puffs filled with octopus, drizzled with mayo, takoyaki sauce, bonito flakes, dry nori
Scallion Pancake
(V) lightly pan-fried vegetarian pancake, sesame soy vinegar and sriracha
Vegetarian Gyoza
6 pcs pan-fried or steamed dumplings, served with ponzu sauce
Taro Fries
taro root fries with black garlic mayo
Sesame Truffle Edamame
steamed soybean pods, truffle oil, sesame
CRUDO
Cherry Blossom
spicy tuna tartar, jalapeno, cilantro, wrapped in an avocado case, red tobiko, sweet plum sauce 🌶
Spicy Tuna Chips
spicy tuna tartare, avocado, sesame spicy mayo, Thai basil, wonton chips
Hamachi Crudo
4 pcs yellowtail sashimi, jalapeno, cilantro, red tobiko, citrus yuzu dressing
Tuna Tataki
Salmon Tataki
8 pcs lightly seared salmon, lemon zest, ginger scallion soy, sesame, scallions
DIM SUM
Shrimp & Pork Shumai
4 pcs steamed dumplings with shrimp, pork, mushroom
Sichuan Steamed Wontons
6 pcs of steamed shrimp wontons in chili oil, garlic scallions
Crystal Shrimp Har-Gau
4 pcs steamed crystal dumplings with jumbo shrimp
BBQ Pork Buns
3 pcs steamed barbeque glazed pork buns
SEASONAL SPECIALS
Goma'e
Japanese poached spinach, deep-roasted sesame sauce, carrots, soy, sweet sake, dried bonito
Negi-Miso Wagyu Tataki
lightly seared A5 miyazaki wagyu, shiso, scallion miso sauce
CLASSIC MAKI
Spicy Crunchy Maki
spicy maki with tempura crunch
Salmon Avocado Maki
fresh salmon with avocado
Spicy Maki
choice of spicy salmon with cucumber, or scallop with cucumber, or octopus and cucumber
Crunchy Maki (6 Pcs)
shrimp tempura, shredded crab, cucumber, radish sprouts, tempura crunch, unagi sauce drizzle
California Maki
Alaskan shredded crab, avocado, cucumber
Bagel Maki
smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado
Spider Maki (6 Pcs)
fried soft-shell crab, crabmeat, avocado, lettuce, cucumber, masago, unagi sauce drizzle
Tuna Hama
tuna, hamachi yellowtail, avocado, masago fish eggs
Hamachi Avocado
hamachi yellowtail, avocado
Vegetarian Maki (Vegan)
choice of avocado, asparagus, or cucumber maki
Sweet Potato Maki (Vegan)
fried sweet potato tempura, vegan
Zen Maki (Vegan)
cucumber, avocado, pickled carrots, radish sprouts, daikon, poached asparagus
Shake Maki
fresh salmon with cucumber
Unagi Avocado Maki
broiled fresh water eel, avocado, unagi sauce, sesame
Tuna Avocado Maki
big eye tuna, avocado
Tuna Cucumber Maki
big eye tuna, cucumber
SPECIALTY ROLLS
Dragon Roll
shrimp tempura, crabmeat, cream cheese, topped with unagi, avocado, unagi sauce
Spice Girl
spicy shrimp, crabmeat, avocado, mango, topped with lightly torched salmon, toasted spicy mayo, unagi sauce, sesame
Tuna Poke Roll
spicy hamachi, jalapeno, scallions, avocado, topped with tuna, super white tuna, Hawaiian poke sauce, dry nori flakes
Sexy Mexican
shrimp, spicy crabmeat, jalapeno, topped with avocado slices, sriracha
Spicy Toro Maki
fatty tuna belly, spicy sauce, shiso, nori outside
Pepper Salmon Maki
shredded crab, spicy tuna, cucumber, radish, topped with lemon pepper seared salmon, ponzu, wasabi cream sauce
The Flamer
shrimp tempura, cream cheese, spicy crabmeat, shrimp, jalapeno, topped with salmon, super white tuna, tobiko, baked in oven with spicy mayo, unagi sauce, scallions
Godzilla Roll
scallop, avocado, cream cheese, imitation crab, lightly fried in panko, topped with unagi sauce, garlic mayo
Rainbow
broiled unagi, avocado, topped with yellowtail, tuna, salmon, avocado
King Kong Maki
shrimp tempura, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, topped with spicy yellowtail, spicy sauce, tobiko
Mellow Yellow
fresh salmon, tempura crunch, avocado, spicy mayo, topped with mango, ginger sauce, dried chili threads
Mango Tango (Gluten-Free)
salmon, mango, topped with shrimp, tuna, salmon, avocado, mango sauce
Chicago Summer
salmon, avocado, masago, mango, wrapped in soy paper
Rock n Roll
crabmeat, shrimp, octopus, avocado, spicy mayo, crispy tempura coating, unagi sauce
A5 Wagyu Handroll
A5 Miyakigyu Japanese wagyu, truffle soy, oba, only available as handroll
Toro Maki
fatty tuna belly, scallions shiso
Over the Rainbow
shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, fried sweet potato flakes, unagi sauce, yuzu mayo
Spicy Cowboy
yellowtail, avocado, jalapeno, topped with seared A5 wagyu beef, sweet soy glaze
Red Dragon
spicy tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, topped with big eye tuna, spicy mayo
Gyu Maki
Gimbap Vegetarian
NIGIRI / SASHIMI
Sake
Norwegian fresh salmon
Sake Toro
fatty salmon belly
Maguro
bluefin tuna
Hamachi
yellowtail
Otoro
fatty tuna belly
Ono
super white tuna
Ebi
cooked shrimp
Ikura
salmon roe
A5 Wagyu Nigiri
Japanese A5 wagyu, truffle oil, sea salt
Pepper Salmon
fresh salmon cured with lemon-pepper spice
Tobiko
flying fish eggs, choice of red, black or wasabi flavor
Amaebi
sweet raw shrimp
Unagi
broiled fresh water eel
Tamago
sweet egg omelet
Madai
red snapper
Hotategai
jumbo scallop
Masago
fish eggs
Smoked Salmon
Saba
Japanese mackerel
Tako
poached octopus
SUSHI & SASHIMI SET
Deluxe Chirashi
amaebi sweet shrimp, scallop, ikura, crabmeat, rainbow tobiko, spicy tuna, salmon toro, roasted dry nori, served over sushi rice
Chirashi Bowl
assorted sashimi over sushi rice
Salmon Lover (18 Pcs Set)
pepper salmon nigiri (2 pcs), fresh salmon nigiri (2 pcs), salmon toro sashimi (2 pcs), fresh salmon sashimi (4 pcs), choice of salmon maki (8 pcs)
Sushi Supreme
9 pieces of chef's selection nigiri and 1 choice of maki below
Sashimi Supreme
9-12 pieces of thick cut premium sashimi
Sashimi Platinum
20 pieces of assorted premium sashimi platter
Niu Sushi Set
6 pieces of chef's selection nigiri and 1 California maki
Pepper Salmon Sashimi 6 pc
6 pcs lemon-pepper seared salmon sashimi, chives, garlic ponzu sauce
MAIN DISHES
Mongolian Beef
beef tenderloin wok fried with onion, scallions, ginger
General Tsao
mixed bell peppers, dry red chili, spicy soy glaze, choice of protein
Lettuce Wrap
lettuce cups, finely chopped bell pepper, celery, choice of chicken or shrimp
Honey Sesame
lightly fried and wok tossed with honey sesame glaze, steamed broccoli and peapod
Niu Chili Chicken
lightly fried and wok tossed with dry red chili, shallots, chili oil, sesame
Teriyaki Chicken
with garlic butter carrots, potato, broccoli
Red Curry
red coconut curry, Thai basil, eggplant, string beans, zucchini, bell pepper, choice of protein
Spicy Kung Pao
bell peppers, onion, leeks, dry chili, peanuts* choice of protein
Miso Black Cod
miso broiled black cod filet, garlic butter asparagus, shiitake mushroom, bell pepper
Walnut Shrimp
jumbo shrimp in creamy mayo sauce, honey candied walnuts, steamed broccoli
Green Curry
coconut curry, Thai basil, eggplant, string beans, zucchini, bell pepper, choice of protein
Tempura Vegetables
tempura seasonal vegetables, tempura dipping sauce with grated daikon and ginger
Ginza Steak
sauteed beef cubes, honey walnuts, king mushroom, bell pepper, black pepper sauce
Tempura Shrimp
fried tempura shrimp and seasonal vegetables, tempura dipping sauce with daikon and ginger
Asparagus Stir-Fry
asparagus, bell pepper, mushroom, sweet teriyaki glaze
Thai Sweet Sour Chicken
crispy chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, sweet sour sauce
A5 Wagyu Teppan
hot plate A5 Miyazaki wagyu cubes, Japanese black pepper sauce, sauteed garlic butter Japanese sweet potato, zucchini
Red Snapper Fillet
wok fried string beans, red snapper fillet, onion, light soy glaze
Bangkok Stir-Fry
lemongrass, lime leaves, ginger, Thai chili peppers, chili paste, mushroom, peapods, onion, fish sauce
Teriyaki Steak
grilled NY strip steak with garlic butter broccoli, carrots, potato
RICE & NOODLES
Japanese Fried Rice
Japanese fried rice with edamame, carrots, peas, onion, scallions, eggs, choice of protein
Pad Thai
thai noodle dish with lime, shredded carrots, peapods, fish sauce, peanuts
Yakisoba
Japanese stir-fry egg noodles, cabbage, carrots, peapod, scallions, choice of protein
Thai Rice Noodle
flat rice noodle stir-fried with Chinese broccoli, carrots, onion, beansprouts, Thai basil, dark soy
Tempura Udon
tempura shrimp and vegetables, udon noodle soup
Lobster Fried Rice
chopped lobster tail, edamame, asparagus, onion, carrots, lettuce, scallions, lobster roe
Seafood Udon Soup
udon noodle soup with shrimp, scallop, fish fillet, onion, scallions
RAMEN
Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen
silky pork broth, slow-cooked pork belly, marinated bamboo, naruto maki, soft boiled egg, wood ear mushroom, scallions, sesame
Karaage Chicken Ramen
fried chicken karaage on side, ginger-scallion chicken broth, bamboo, naruto, soft boiled egg, wood ear mushroom, scallions
Spicy Miso Ramen
silky spicy garlic miso pork broth, slow-cooked pork belly, marinated bamboo, naruto maki, soft boiled egg, wood ear mushroom, scallions, sesame
Shoyu Ramen
silky soy broth, slow-cooked pork belly, marinated bamboo, naruto maki, soft boiled egg, wood ear mushroom, scallions, sesame
Extra Soft Boiled Egg
Kimchi Ramen
spicy pork bone broth, Korean pickled cabbage, wood ear mushroom, soft-boiled egg, pork belly, bamboo, naruto, scallions, fried shallots
Extra Ramen Noodle
Wild Mushroom Ramen (Vegetarian)
creamy vegetarian broth, marinated bamboo, shimeji mushroom, wood ear mushroom, shiitake, corn, soft boiled egg
DESSERTS
Salted Caramel Cake
buttery vanilla caramel cake layered with salted caramel crunch toffee and custard
Green Tea Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
ube purple yam flavored ice cream, made in-house
Lychee Rose Sorbet
Mixed Berry Sherbert
SIDE ORDERS
Side Chicken Karaage App
side of japanese -style fried chicken karaage, togarashi spice
Side Chinese Broccoli
sauteed Chinese broccoli in garlic sauce
Extra Ramen Noodle
plain ramen noodle
Side White Rice
Side Broccoli
steamed broccoli
Side Sushi Rice
Side Kimchi
side kimchi cabbage
Side Garlic Butter Veg
sauteed carrots, potato, broccoli in herb garlic butter
Side Brown Rice
Extra Ajitsuke Egg
Side Grilled Chicken Breast
plain grilled chicken breast
SIDE SAUCE
Side Spicy Mayo
Side Unagi Sauce
Extra Ginger
Extra Wasabi
Spicy Garlic Chili Sauce
Ponzu Sauce
Extra Sushi Soy
Teriyaki Sauce
Side Sweet Chili Sauce
Side Wasabi Cream
Side Chili Oil
Gluten Free Soy Sauce
Tempura Sauce
Side Jalapenol
Spicy Mayo ( 8 Oz )
Side Sriracha Sauce
Side Ginger Dressing
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Canned Soda
San Ben Sparkling Water
San Ben Still Water
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Sweet Sour Chicken Bento Box
fried chicken, red chili pepper, shallot, chili oil
General Tsao Chicken Bento Box🌶
bell pepper, chili pepper, zucchini, spicy soy glaze
Honey Sesame Chicken Bento Box
steamed broccoli, peapods, honey soy glaze
Kung Pao Beef Bento Box🌶
bell peppers, onion, chili pepper, peanuts, spicy
Shrimp Broccoli Bento Box
shrimp, broccoli, carrot, onion, white garlic sauce
Lunch Bento
Sweet Sour Chicken Bento Box
fried chicken, red chili pepper, shallot, chili oil
Honey Sesame Chicken Bento Box
steamed broccoli, peapods, honey soy glaze
Kung Pao Beef Bento Box🌶
bell peppers, onion, chili pepper, peanuts, spicy
General Tsao Chicken Bento Box🌶
bell pepper, chili pepper, zucchini, spicy soy glaze
Kung Pao Chicken Bento Box🌶
spicy, bell pepper, onion, chili pepper, peanuts***
Chicken Broccoli Bento Box
chicken breast tenders, broccoli, carrot, onion, white garlic sauce
Shrimp Broccoli Bento Box
shrimp, broccoli, carrot, onion, white garlic sauce
Kung Pao Shrimp Bento Box🌶
bell pepper, onion, chili pepper, peanuts, spicy
General Tsao Tofu Bento Box🌶
bell pepper, chili pepper, zucchini, spicy soy glaze
General Tsao Shrimp Bento Box🌶
bell pepper, chili pepper, zucchini, spicy soy glaze
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Recent Reviews
Super good the nigiri was amazing and same for the crab fried wontons and the wine!! The place is beautful (just a little loud so it can be hard to talk). The prices were so worth it
November 2025
We sat near the front and really enjoyed the décor and ambiance. The chandelier above our table had an unusual quirk where the light intensity would shift every 10-20 minutes - not quite flickering, but noticeably dimming or brightening. Unexpected, but it added a bit of intrigue to the experience.
We ordered ramen and nigiri; the nigiri was high quality, though my friend felt there was room to elevate the flavors with more creative sauces or specialty touches to give...
We ordered ramen and nigiri; the nigiri was high quality, though my friend felt there was room to elevate the flavors with more creative sauces or specialty touches to give...
November 2025
I sat at the bar and met the kindest waiter/bartender, Tim. Shoutout Tim for the great conversation! Food here is great as usual, I find myself craving their uramaki rolls when out of town. The restaurant is a little dark in mood lighting but nice ambiance otherwise.
P.S. Bring back the Mello Yellow roll!
P.S. Bring back the Mello Yellow roll!
October 2025
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