Japanese 'Age-Old' BBQ Restaurant Coming To Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA — Niku X, a new restaurant, starring Japanese cuisine with an age-old "Yakiniku" style of cooking, is poised to open in September at the Wilshire Grand Center in downtown Los Angeles, restaurateurs said.

Adjacent to the Intercontinental Los Angeles, Niku X, Japanese-influenced with French inspiration, will bring to the table wagyu, artisanal produce and farm-to-table ingredients from Michelin-starred Chef Shin Thompson and team.

Aiming for a "Sukiya-style" atmosphere with rustic simplicity, Niku X plans to "share a piece of Japanese history — one course at a time," operators said.

"It isn’t enough to simply serve a course, but to also explain how it translates to Japanese culture and why it’s important," Thompson said.

Among upgraded dining experiences planned at Niku X: Wagyu will be presented in its own glass box, with a certificate of authentication, the restaurant said.

“The goal for Niku X is the perfect blend between modern and traditional, with the use of
artisanal elements,” restaurant co-founder David Zhao said.

NIKU X will be at Wilshire Grand Center, 900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Follow along here on the company website for opening updates and menu details.

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