NIKU Japanese Kitchen

213 W Madison St, Ottawa
(815) 313-5586

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Victoria Verdiramo

Hello. we highly recommend you go to this restaurant, The first time we went was for mother's day and our wedding anniversary. We decided to go due to all the reviews when you first walk in it seems peaceful and cozy. we were greeted as soon as we entered we didn't have to wait which was a plus. maybe on the chillier side on the inside but on those really hot days that place would feel very nice. are server was very patient, friendly and gave great recommendations on what to try. they definitely have a wide variety on food and drinks The food was top quality in our opinion definitely coming back more!!!

Courtney Newton

We had a date night here this weekend. It was our first time there. Loved our food!!! Friendly fast service too. We will be back!

Hannah Fletcher

Was in the mood for sushi and have been wanting to try this place out for a while. Ordered some Philadelphia rolls to-go and was NOT disappointed. They were delicious, and I didn’t have to wait very long for my order. I will definitely be coming back!

Emily Zuck

The food tastes very good when it's made properly. This is the second or third time our order has been messed up. The sushi was very soggy and grey this time. As well as the shrimp tempura was made wrong. Please double check what you are sending out.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Andrea Locke

My family (8 of us) ate here on a Thursday evening in September with a reservation. The service was not good at all. We were given soy sauce stained drink menus. The server was not friendly and somewhat rude. It seemed like she didn't know what was on the menu as she looked confused every time someone ordered something. Don't try to order a mixed drink... she didn't know what an old fashioned was, stick to beer and wine. It took FOREVER to get drinks and they were brought one at a time instead of all together. Refills took even longer. She kept walking away without checking if we needed anything.Our food was AMAZING and we were all impressed by the freshness and flavors! Unfortunately all of our meals came out at different times and she couldn't remember who ordered what. Also we were a bit disappointed there was no Ramen option. Overall we will get food from here again, but as take out only since the service was so terrible. This was a pre-wedding dinner and I had family in from the east coast and I was embarrassed by the poor service given.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Wanda Mckissick

Our son was in town visiting from Brooklyn, NY. We decided to check this place out. We were exceptionally pleased! The staff are very pleasant and attentive. The food was delicious!! We had 2 appetizers, the jalapeno poppers and something with crawdad {?}. We each had a dinner box and we each had leftovers to take home for at least one more meal. We left there full and happy with our choice. We will definitely be back, and are spreading the word about this restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clay Kreiser

Everything bash has but better prices

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susan Armentrout

Husband got take out. I have had better sushi from a gas station. The flavor was almost non-existent and the rice was off. The value for what we paid was horrible. Will not be retuning.

Food: 1

Gail Million

The lunch or dinner box has a little bit of every tning.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

joe cowan

JB roll amazing with my two meat lunch bowl! 100% must have! Better than any around. Miso soup was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Miso Soup

joe

Love the JB roll.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Conrad

Me and my wife used to get food from your food trailer two times a month it was great . She wanted your food for her birthday we went there on 9/26 this last Thursday. What a disappointment there service was slow not the waitresses fault but not enough help i ordered the two meat plate steak and chicken with rice and a side of noodles . It took 20 minutes till we got are food and i took 1 bit and it was lukewarm and the noodles were cold.the wife’s food was the same just warm. Call the waitress over told her i wait 20 minutes and my food comes out lukewarm she said something to someone it is not hot she came back out with my food that was not redone but was put in a microwave and reheated was a good customer but not paying $65 to have my food microwaved good luck serving food like that you will not last long go back to the food truck food was delicious then.will not be back sorry.

Payton Campbell

Amazing! Booked a wedding rehearsal on the patio for about 35 people. Could not have been more impressed with the atmosphere and the food! Steak, Shrimp, Chicken, hibachi rice, and a phenomenal sushi presentation. Big thanks to the manager Lexi and her amazing staff for an unforgettable night!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Rolls & Miso Soup, Fall into Sushi, Gyoza, Crunchy Roll, Tuna, Steak

Kelly Goodier

Very good food. The waitress was absolutely lovely. My sole complaint is that the chairs are not suitable for curvy/fluffy folks like myself. I had to ask for a new table with a bench.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gyoza

Amber Skinner

We tried Niku for the first time tonight, there was no wait, on a Saturday, we were able to get right in! The staff was very polite and the food was EXCELLENT!! We’re already talking about going back to try more of what was on the menu, we were delighted to see several plant based (vegan) options! Prices were very reasonable & portion sizes were perfect!

Dietary restrictions: My husband has Crohn’s disease and can’t eat meat or dairy, thankfully there were several options for him on the menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

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