Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge, where culinary innovation meets tradition. Nestled in the heart of Chicago, this trendy spot offers a unique twist on classic Japanese cuisine through its Asian Fusion menu. Immerse your senses with a diverse array of options, from delicately crafted sushi platters, featuring the delightful pink cupid roll, to soul-warming soups like the lobster coconut and imperial hot sour. Vegetarians and vegans will feel equally at home, thanks to an extensive selection of plant-based dishes.

Niu also caters to special occasions with exquisite Valentine's Day cakes and unique sushi platters, perfect for celebrating love in style. The vibrant atmosphere is complemented by happy hour specials, outdoor seating, and a full bar, making it ideal for gatherings of all sizes. Experience a flavorful journey at Niu, where every dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and create lasting memories.

VALENTINE'S DAY CAKES

Valentine's Day I Love You Cake (1/31-2/14)

Three layers of 7" chocolate cake filled with chocolate buttercream, coated in chocolate and topped with red rose and Valentine's Day decorations (serves 4-6 people)

$48.99

Valentine's Day Chocolate Cake Slice

Three layers of chocolate cake filled with chocolate buttercream, coated in chocolate and topped with hearts sprinkles

$11.00

Valentine's Day Sushi Platter (18 pieces)

Sushi platter with one pink cupid roll (salmon, avocado, tamago, spicy mayo, wrapped in pink soy paper), 2 salmon nigiri sushi, 2 tuna nigiri sushi, 2 white tuna nigiri, and 2 ebi shrimp nigiri.

$55.00

SUSHI PLATTER

SOUP & SALAD

Miso Soup

wakame seaweed, scallions, silken tofu

$6.00

Tom Yum Soup

spicy Thai chili broth, straw mushrooms, lemongrass, chili pepper, lime leaves, galanga ginger, onion, choice of protein

$8.00

Wonton Soup

shrimp wontons, shimeji mushrooms, fried ginger

$11.00

Lobster Coconut Soup

gluten-free creamy coconut broth, lobster tail, lime leaves, cherry tomato, mushroom

$12.00

Imperial Hot Sour Soup

shrimp, crabmeat, scallops, eggs, tofu, black truffle oil

$11.00

Wild Mushroom Hot Sour Soup

vegetarian* shimeji mushroom, shiitake, eggs, tofu, scallions

$9.00

Mixed Greens Salad

Gluten-Free & Vegan* mixed greens, cucumber, radish, house-made ginger dressing

$8.50

Seaweed Salad

Vegan* marinated seaweed, cucumber, sesame, fried onion

$9.50

Ika Sansai

seasoned squid salad, black mushroom, lettuce stem, marinated bamboo, ginger, sesame, red chili pepper

$10.00

Goma'e

Japanese poached spinach, deep-roasted sesame sauce, carrots, soy, sweet sake, dried bonito

$8.00

Edamame

steamed soy beans, sprinkled salt

$7.00

Spicy Garlic Edamame

steamed soybeans with garlic chili sauce *Vegan

$8.00

Wasabi Garlic Edamame

steamed soybean pods, garlic wasabi seasoning

$8.00

Crispy Shrimp

fried shrimp in house special spicy mayo glaze

$15.00

Chicken Gyoza

6 pcs pan-fried or steamed dumplings, served with ponzu sauce

$8.00

Vegetarian Gyoza

6 pcs pan-fried or steamed dumplings, served with ponzu sauce

$8.00

Fried Crab Wontons

4 pcs fried wonton shells filled with cream cheese, crabmeat, sweet chili dipping sauce

$10.00

Sesame Calamari

lightly fried calamari pan-tossed with salt & pepper, chili flakes, jalapeno

$15.00

Japanese Fried Oysters

fried breaded oysters, chipotle spicy mayo dipping sauce

$12.00

Takoyaki

6 pcs crispy puffs filled with octopus, drizzled with mayo, takoyaki sauce, bonito flakes, dry nori

$12.00

Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls

4 pcs vegetarian spring rolls filled with cabbage, edamame, carrots, mushroom, served with sweet chili sauce

$9.00

Scallion Pancake

(V) lightly pan-fried vegetarian pancake, sesame soy vinegar and sriracha

$11.00

Taro Fries

taro root fries with black garlic mayo

$9.00

HOT APPETIZERS

CRUDO

Cherry Blossom

spicy tuna tartar, jalapeno, cilantro, wrapped in an avocado case, red tobiko, sweet plum sauce

$15.00

Spicy Tuna Chips

spicy tuna tartare, avocado, sesame spicy mayo, Thai basil, wonton chips

$14.00

Hamachi Crudo

4 pcs yellowtail sashimi, jalapeno, cilantro, red tobiko, citrus yuzu dressing

$15.00

Soup Dumplings (5)

(5 pcs) steamed soup dumplings with pork and soy vinegar dipping sauce.

$9.00

Shrimp & Pork Shumai

4 pcs steamed dumplings with shrimp, pork, mushroom

$10.00

Crystal Shrimp Har-Gau

4 pcs steamed crystal dumplings with jumbo shrimp

$10.00

Sichuan Steamed Wontons

6 pcs of steamed shrimp wontons in chili oil, garlic scallions

$10.00

BBQ Pork Buns

3 pcs steamed barbeque glazed pork buns

$9.00

DIM SUM

CLASSIC MAKI

California Maki

Alaskan shredded crab, avocado, cucumber

$9.00

Spicy Maki

choice of spicy salmon with cucumber, or scallop with cucumber, or octopus and cucumber

$9.00

Spicy Crunchy Maki

spicy maki with tempura crunch

$10.00

Shake Maki

fresh salmon with cucumber

$10.00

Salmon Avocado Maki

fresh salmon with avocado

$10.00

Bagel Maki

smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado

$11.00

Crunchy Maki (6 Pcs)

shrimp tempura, shredded crab, cucumber, avocado, tempura crunch, unagi sauce drizzle, sesame seeds.

$12.00

Spider Maki (6 Pcs)

fried soft-shell crab, crabmeat, avocado, lettuce, cucumber, masago, unagi sauce drizzle

$12.00

Tuna Avocado Maki

big eye tuna, avocado

$11.00

Tuna Cucumber Maki

big eye tuna, cucumber, rice outside, sesame

$10.00

Tuna Hama

tuna, hamachi yellowtail, avocado, masago fish eggs

$12.00

Hamachi Avocado

hamachi yellowtail, avocado

$11.00

Unagi Avocado Maki

broiled fresh water eel, avocado, unagi sauce, sesame

$11.00

Sweet Potato Maki (Vegan)

fried sweet potato tempura, vegan

$9.00

Vegetarian Maki (Vegan)

choice of avocado, asparagus, or cucumber maki

$8.00

Zen Maki (Vegan)

cucumber, avocado, pickled carrots, radish sprouts, daikon, poached asparagus

$8.00

Pink Cupid Roll

salmon, tamago, avocado, spicy mayo, pink soy paper

$18.00

A5 Wagyu Handroll

A5 Miyakigyu Japanese wagyu, truffle soy, oba, only available as handroll

$15.00

Gyu Maki

maki with A5 premium Japanese wagyu, nori outside, cut in 8 pieces

$15.00

Toro Maki

fatty tuna belly, scallions shiso

$15.00

Spicy Toro Maki

fatty tuna belly, spicy sauce, shiso, nori outside

$16.00

Sexy Mexican

shrimp, spicy crabmeat, jalapeno, topped with avocado slices, sriracha

$17.00

Hamachi Ponzu

spicy yellowtail hamachi, green apple, cucumber, scallions, yuzu ponzu jelly

$19.00

Tuna Poke Roll

spicy hamachi, jalapeno, scallions, avocado, topped with tuna, super white tuna, Hawaiian poke sauce, dry nori flakes

$19.00

Mango Tango (Gluten-Free)

salmon, mango, topped with shrimp, tuna, salmon, avocado, mango sauce

$17.00

Rainbow

broiled unagi, avocado, topped with yellowtail, tuna, salmon, avocado

$20.00

Mellow Yellow

fresh salmon, tempura crunch, avocado, spicy mayo, topped with mango, ginger sauce, dried chili threads

$17.00

Red Dragon

spicy tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, topped with big eye tuna, spicy mayo

$19.00

Spicy Cowboy

yellowtail, avocado, jalapeno, topped with seared A5 wagyu beef, sweet soy glaze

$25.00

Pepper Salmon Maki

shredded crab, spicy tuna, cucumber, radish, topped with lemon pepper seared salmon, ponzu, wasabi cream sauce

$18.00

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

$19.00

Tiradito

kanikama, tamago, cucumber, topped with toasted cheese, unagi sauce, spicy mayo, furikake

$19.00

Volcano

salmon, arugula, cucumber, toasted dynamite sauce, tobiko

$19.00

Spice Girl

spicy shrimp, crabmeat, avocado, mango, topped with lightly torched salmon, toasted spicy mayo, unagi sauce, sesame

$18.00

Dragon Roll

shrimp tempura, crabmeat, cream cheese, topped with unagi, avocado, unagi sauce

$19.00

Godzilla Roll

scallop, avocado, cream cheese, imitation crab, lightly fried in panko, topped with unagi sauce, garlic mayo

$18.00

King Kong Maki

shrimp tempura, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, topped with spicy yellowtail, spicy sauce, tobiko

$18.00

SPECIALTY ROLLS

NIGIRI / SASHIMI

A5 Wagyu Nigiri

Japanese A5 wagyu, truffle oil, sea salt

$11.00

Maguro

bluefin tuna

$4.00

Otoro

fatty tuna belly

$10.00

Ono

super white tuna

$4.00

Hamachi

yellowtail

$4.00

Sake

Norwegian fresh salmon

$4.00

Sake Toro

fatty salmon belly

$6.00

Smoked Salmon

$5.00

Pepper Salmon

fresh salmon cured with lemon-pepper spice

$5.00

Madai

red snapper

$4.00

Amaebi

sweet raw shrimp

$5.00

Hotategai

jumbo scallop

$6.00

Ebi

cooked shrimp

$4.00

Tako

poached octopus

$4.00

Unagi

broiled fresh water eel

$5.00

Saba

Japanese mackerel

$4.00

Tamago

sweet egg omelet

$4.00

Ikura

salmon roe

$6.00

Tobiko

flying fish eggs, choice of red, black or wasabi flavor

$4.00

Masago

fish eggs

$4.00

Uni

sea urchin

$8.00

Niu Sushi Set

6 pieces of chef's selection nigiri and 1 California maki

$30.00

Sushi Supreme

9 pieces of chef's selection nigiri and 1 choice of maki below

$40.00

Sashimi Supreme

9-12 pieces of thick cut premium sashimi

$30.00

Sashimi Platinum

20 pieces of assorted premium sashimi platter

$58.00

Chirashi Bowl

assorted sashimi over sushi rice

$29.00

Deluxe Chirashi

amaebi sweet shrimp, scallop, ikura, crabmeat, rainbow tobiko, spicy tuna, salmon toro, roasted dry nori, served over sushi rice

$32.00

Pepper Salmon Sashimi 6 pc

6 pcs lemon-pepper seared salmon sashimi, chives, garlic ponzu sauce

$20.00

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)

$38.00

SUSHI & SASHIMI SET

MAIN DISHES

Miso Black Cod

miso broiled black cod filet, garlic butter asparagus, shiitake mushroom, bell pepper

$38.00

Braised Short Ribs

boneless soy braised short ribs, asparagus, daikon sprouts

$28.00

Walnut Shrimp

jumbo shrimp in creamy mayo sauce, honey candied walnuts, steamed broccoli

$24.00

Honey Sesame

lightly fried and wok tossed with honey sesame glaze, steamed broccoli and peapod

$17.00

Spicy Kung Pao

bell peppers, onion, leeks, dry chili, peanuts* choice of protein

$17.00

General Tsao

mixed bell peppers, dry red chili, spicy soy glaze, choice of protein

$17.00

Mongolian Beef

beef tenderloin wok fried with onion, scallions, ginger

$18.00

Pineapple Chicken

crispy chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, sweet sour sauce

$18.00

Chicken & Shrimp Meatballs

with pickled peppers, tomato sauce, mild spicy

$20.00

Bangkok Stir-Fry

lemongrass, lime leaves, ginger, Thai chili peppers, chili paste, mushroom, peapods, onion, fish sauce

$17.00

Teriyaki Chicken

with garlic butter carrots, potato, broccoli

$19.00

Teriyaki Steak

grilled NY strip steak with garlic butter broccoli, carrots, potato

$23.00

Garlic Beef Tenderloin

bell pepper, onion, shimeji mushroom, scallions, garlic

$18.00

Red Curry

red coconut curry, Thai basil, eggplant, string beans, zucchini, bell pepper, choice of protein

$17.00

Red Chili Chicken

lightly fried and wok tossed with dry red chili, shallots, chili oil, sesame, carrots, zucchini

$18.00

Mapo Tofu (v)

silken tofu, black bean toban sauce, scallions, peppercorn, vegetarian and spicy

$17.00

Seafood Tofu Casserole

shrimp, scallop, calamari, tofu, carrots, zucchini, shimeji mushroom, light soy

$22.00

Tempura Shrimp

fried tempura shrimp and seasonal vegetables, tempura dipping sauce with daikon and ginger

$20.00

Tempura Vegetables

tempura seasonal vegetables, tempura dipping sauce with grated daikon and ginger

$18.00

Hong Kong Beef Chow-Fun

beef tenderloin, flat rice noodles, onion, scallions, dark soy

$18.00

Pad Thai

thai noodle dish with lime, shredded carrots, peapods, fish sauce, peanuts

$17.00

Yakisoba

Japanese stir-fry soba noodles, cabbage, carrots, scallions, onion, bok choy, Worcestershire soy

$17.00

Singapore Noodle

wok-fried curry vermicelli, eggs, shrimp, barbeque pork, onion, scallions

$19.00

Seafood Crispy Noodle

shrimp, scallops, calamari, Chinese broccoli, crispy egg noodle

$20.00

Thai Rice Noodle

flat rice noodle stir-fried with Chinese broccoli, carrots, onion, Thai basil, scallions, dark soy

$17.00

Japanese Fried Rice

Japanese fried rice with edamame, carrots, peas, onion, scallions, eggs, choice of protein

$15.00

Young-Chow Fried Rice

shrimp, barbeque pork, carrots, peas, eggs, onion, scallions

$18.00

Lobster Fried Rice

chopped lobster tail, edamame, asparagus, onion, carrots, lettuce, scallions, lobster roe

$25.00

RICE & NOODLES

RAMEN

Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen

silky pork broth, slow-cooked pork belly, marinated bamboo, naruto maki, soft boiled egg, wood ear mushroom, scallions, sesame

$18.00

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

$18.00

Shoyu Ramen

silky soy broth, slow-cooked pork belly, marinated bamboo, naruto maki, soft boiled egg, wood ear mushroom, scallions, sesame

$18.00

Karaage Chicken Ramen

fried chicken karaage on side, ginger-scallion chicken broth, bamboo, naruto, soft boiled egg, wood ear mushroom, scallions

$18.00

Kimchi Ramen

spicy pork bone broth, Korean pickled cabbage, wood ear mushroom, soft-boiled egg, pork belly, bamboo, naruto, scallions, fried shallots

$18.50

Wild Mushroom Ramen (Vegetarian)

creamy vegetarian broth, marinated bamboo, shimeji mushroom, wood ear mushroom, shiitake, corn, soft boiled egg

$17.00

Extra Soft Boiled Egg

$1.00

Extra Ramen Noodle

$4.00

Side Chinese Broccoli

sauteed Chinese broccoli in garlic sauce

$10.00

Garlic Bok Choy

sauteed baby bok choy with garlic

$12.00

Side Garlic Butter Veg

sauteed carrots, potato, broccoli in herb garlic butter

$9.00

Side Chicken Karaage App

side of japanese -style fried chicken karaage, togarashi spice

$10.00

Side Grilled Chicken Breast

plain grilled chicken breast

$10.00

Side White Rice

$3.00

Side Brown Rice

$3.50

Side Sushi Rice

$4.00

Extra Ajitsuke Egg

$2.00

Side Kimchi

side kimchi cabbage

$3.00

Side Broccoli

steamed broccoli

$5.00

SIDE ORDERS

DESSERTS

Salted Caramel Cake

buttery vanilla caramel cake layered with salted caramel crunch toffee and custard

$11.00

Dark Chocolate Cake

dark chocolate sponge cake, chocolate ganache, chocolate crisp pearls

$11.00

Matcha Swiss Roll

green tea swiss roll cake, strawberries, matcha ice cream

$10.00

Japanese Mille Crepe Cake

layered mille crepe cake with Hokkaido milk cream

$9.00

Green Tea Ice Cream

$8.00

Lychee Sorbet

$8.00

Side Spicy Mayo

$2.00

Side Sriracha Sauce

$1.50

Spicy Garlic Chili Sauce

$1.00

Side Chili Oil

$1.00

Side Sweet Chili Sauce

$1.00

Side Unagi Sauce

$1.00

Side Ginger Dressing

$1.00

Extra Sushi Soy

$1.00

Gluten Free Soy Sauce

$1.00

Teriyaki Sauce

$1.00

Ponzu Sauce

$1.00

Tempura Sauce

$1.00

Side Jalapeno

$1.00

Extra Ginger

$1.00

Extra Wasabi

$1.00

Side Wasabi Cream

$1.00

Spicy Mayo ( 8 Oz )

$10.00

Soy Packets

$0.00

SIDE SAUCE

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Canned Soda

$4.00

San Ben Sparkling Water

$8.00

San Ben Still Water

$8.00

Honey Sesame Chicken Bento Box

steamed broccoli, peapods, honey soy glaze

$18.00

Kung Pao Chicken Bento Box

spicy, bell pepper, onion, chili pepper, peanuts***

$18.00

Kung Pao Beef Bento Box

bell peppers, onion, chili pepper, peanuts, spicy

$18.00

Kung Pao Shrimp Bento Box

bell pepper, onion, chili pepper, peanuts, spicy

$20.00

General Tsao Chicken Bento Box

bell pepper, chili pepper, zucchini, spicy soy glaze

$18.00

General Tsao Tofu Bento Box

bell pepper, chili pepper, zucchini, spicy soy glaze

$18.00

General Tsao Shrimp Bento Box

bell pepper, chili pepper, zucchini, spicy soy glaze

$20.00

Sweet Sour Chicken Bento Box

fried chicken, red chili pepper, shallot, chili oil

$18.00

Chicken Broccoli Bento Box

chicken breast tenders, broccoli, carrot, onion, white garlic sauce

$18.00

Shrimp Broccoli Bento Box

shrimp, broccoli, carrot, onion, white garlic sauce

$20.00

Lunch Bento