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Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge, Chicago, IL

Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge

4.3
4.3
605 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Opened in August 2007, this spacious pan-Asian eatery in the River East right next door to the AMC Theatres combines original design with a rare sense of humor and adventure. Niu's fluid, sexy, casually luxurious dining room can accommodate up to 225 guests, so large parties are definitely welcome. An added attraction is the sleek lounge area complete with a spectacular "must-see" chandelierhich.

One of the reasons that people keep coming back to Niu is of course of the eclectic food and drink selections. Our inventive menu blends Sushi, Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Chinese influences: little bites of modern Tokyo, Bangkok, and Shanghai, all blended in with the energy of Chicago. The menu offers a variety of sushi basics, but the real enticements are the one-of-a-kind "fusion makis" with such names as "Sexy Mexican," "White Angel," and "Diablo". For those sushiphobes, there is a fantastic selection of vegetarian, stir-fry and soup creations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Pan-Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 527-2888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross Street
    Columbus
  • Parking details
    We validate parking for the AMC underground garage lot next door for $12, good for 10 hours.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

What 605 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

605 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and my children enjoyed the beauty of the restaurant and their dinner selections.

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  2. JackieS

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I sat at the bar on a Friday night. Both bartenders (a male and a female) seemed so bored to be there. After ordering one maki roll, they cleared my entire plate and set up without asking if I was going to order anything else. I still tipped 20% but they only deserved half of that as 50% was barely their effort level.

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  3. DanaG

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 7 consisting of 3 couples and 1 single person. We asked for separate checks and were given a very hard time about it. They kept saying we were a group - OK. But we had to struggle to get them to agree to separate checks, which they eventually did. With that, emphasized that we were a group. They automatically added 20% service to the bill. the food was good, its presentation good, the rest of the experience was good.

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  4. PeterG

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 September 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What the food lacked in japanese authenticity it made up in ambiance. If you are going for authentic japanese or asian cuisine, this is not the place to be. Taste I think is much catered to the american palate. Spicy ramen was just spicy, no flavor, my korean kalbi beef likewise was just sweet without the flavor I was looking for.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a pretty good spot for Asian fusion. Not the best quality food but not a bad choice if you need somewhere decent in the area.

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  6. Fussy2aFault

    Chicago

    77 reviews

    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mikey is the best server

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  7. LizA

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service. Highly recommend! Try the Peking chicken!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overpriced bad food!! Save your money for popcorn.

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  9. TracyP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and good value prices during happy hour.

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  10. DottieG

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with the options - sushi or fusion. Server was very attentive.

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FAQs

Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 527-2888.

Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 605 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge

332 E Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Columbus
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Pan-Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We validate parking for the AMC underground garage lot next door for $12, good for 10 hours.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
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