Miso Soup
$6.00Traditional Japanese miso broth featuring delicate silken tofu, fresh seaweed, and finely sliced scallions.
Traditional Japanese miso broth featuring delicate silken tofu, fresh seaweed, and finely sliced scallions.
Savory clear broth filled with succulent shrimp and pork wontons, tender shimeji mushrooms, and crispy fried ginger.
A zesty, spicy broth brimming with tender pork strips, tofu, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, ribboned egg, and fresh scallions.
Crisp mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, and radishes tossed in our homemade tangy house ginger dressing.
Seasoned green seaweed tossed with toasted sesame seeds and served over a bed of fresh mixed greens.
Tender shredded chicken, crisp cabbage, julienned carrots, scallions, and crunchy peanuts drizzled with a rich sesame dressing.
Warm, tender young soybeans steamed in their pods and sprinkled with coarse sea salt.
Steamed soybean pods tossed in a robust savory garlic chili sauce for a flavorful kick.
Steamed young soybeans infused with a spicy and aromatic wasabi garlic seasoning.
Savory spicy tuna tartare with diced jalapenos and cilantro, encased in fresh avocado, topped with red tobiko and sweet plum sauce.
Four crispy golden vegetarian rolls packed with shredded cabbage, edamame, carrots, and mushrooms, served alongside sweet chili dipping sauce.
Six succulent chicken dumplings, pan-fried to golden perfection or delicate steamed, accompanied by citrus ponzu dipping sauce.
Six savory vegetable dumplings, available pan-fried or steamed, served with citrusy ponzu sauce.
Six crispy, savory batter balls filled with tender octopus, drizzled with Japanese mayo, takoyaki sauce, bonito flakes, and dry nori.
Lightly battered crispy calamari tossed with chili pepper flakes, sea salt, cracked black pepper, onions, and fresh jalapeno slices.
Bite-sized rock shrimp fried to a light crisp and coated in a rich, creamy spicy sauce.
Crispy Japanese-style fried chicken seasoned with togarashi spice, paired with a rich, deep-roasted sesame dipping sauce.
Pan-fried golden scallion pancakes featuring crispy layers, served with a savory sesame-soy dipping sauce.
Four delicate slices of fresh yellowtail sashimi complemented by jalapeno slices, cilantro, red tobiko, and a refreshing citrus yuzu dressing.
Fresh, high-grade bluefin tuna served slice over seasoned sushi rice or as sashimi.
Delicate and buttery super white tuna.
Rich and tender fresh Norwegian salmon.
Fresh salmon lightly cured with lemon zest and cracked black pepper spice.
Luscious, rich fatty salmon belly melt-in-your-mouth piece.
Delicately cured smoked salmon with a subtle wood-smoke flavor.
Succulent Japanese yellowtail with a smooth, buttery texture.
Mild, sweet red snapper with a firm and clean bite.
Sweet, delicate raw spot prawn served fresh.
Tender cooked butterflied shrimp over sushi rice.
Plump, sweet jumbo sea scallop.
Tender poached octopus with a savory texture.
Rich broiled freshwater eel brushed with sweet unagi glaze.
Flavorful Japanese mackerel cured for a bold, traditional taste.
Classic Japanese sweet layered egg omelet over sushi rice.
Glistening, bursting spheres of fresh salmon roe.
Crunchy red flying fish eggs wrapped in crisp nori seaweed.
Savoury black flying fish roe served gunkan style.
Delicate, crunchy capelin fish eggs.
Alaskan shredded crab, fresh avocado, and crisp cucumber wrapped in nori and sushi rice.
Spicy tuna or salmon roll with cucumber, wrapped in seasoned rice and sea algae.
Spicy tuna roll topped with crunchy fried tempura flakes for an added texture bite.
Fresh salmon and crisp cucumber rolled inside gluten-free sushi rice and nori.
Classic pairing of fresh Norwegian salmon and creamy avocado slice.
Smoked salmon, rich cream cheese, and creamy avocado in a gluten-free roll.
Six piece roll packed with crispy shrimp tempura, shredded crab, cucumber, radish sprouts, tempura crunch, and unagi glaze drizzle.
Six piece roll filled with crispy soft-shell crab, crabmeat, avocado, lettuce, cucumber, masago, and sweet eel sauce.
Fresh bigeye tuna paired with creamy avocado slice wrapped in sushi rice.
Slices of fresh red tuna with crisp, refreshing cucumber strips.
Gluten-free roll filled with fresh tuna, yellowtail, creamy avocado, and orange masago roe.
Fresh yellowtail hamachi rolled with creamy avocado strips.
Broiled freshwater eel and avocado wrapped in rice, topped with sweet unagi sauce and toasted sesame seeds.
Crispy fried sweet potato tempura wrapped in seasoned sushi rice, 100% vegan.
Fresh vegetable choice rolled into a healthy, refreshing vegan sushi roll.
A harmonious vegan roll filled with cucumber, avocado, pickled carrots, radish sprouts, daikon radish, and poached asparagus.
Seared premium A5 Miyakigyu Japanese wagyu beef, fragrant truffle soy glaze, and fresh oba leaf in an exclusive handroll style.
Shrimp and spicy crabmeat roll with fresh jalapeno, topped with avocado slices and zesty sriracha drizzle.
Spicy tuna, salmon, asparagus, and avocado wrapped and dressed with house dynamite sauce, masago, and green scallions.
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, spicy crab, and jalapeno rolled and topped with salmon and super white tuna, oven-baked with spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
Spicy shrimp, crabmeat, avocado, and sweet mango topped with lightly torched salmon, toasted spicy mayo, and unagi sauce.
Gluten-free specialty roll with fresh salmon and mango, topped with shrimp, tuna, salmon, avocado, and tangy mango sauce.
Spicy tuna, avocado, and tempura crunch topped with fresh bigeye tuna and savory spicy mayo.
Spicy hamachi, jalapeno, scallions, and avocado topped with tuna, super white tuna, Hawaiian poke sauce, and nori flakes.
Crispy shrimp tempura, crabmeat, and cream cheese topped with broiled unagi, avocado, and unagi glaze.
Broiled unagi and avocado topped with an array of yellowtail, tuna, salmon, and creamy avocado slices.
A vibrant fusion specialty roll combining tangy lemon, lime, and citrus orange accent flavors.
Scallop, avocado, cream cheese, and imitation crab lightly fried in crunchy panko, topped with eel sauce and garlic mayo.
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, and avocado topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, fried sweet potato threads, unagi sauce, and yuzu mayo.
An exquisite chef-selected assortment of 8 premium pieces of fresh nigiri sushi.
Nine pieces of chef's choice premium nigiri accompanied by your choice of classic maki roll.
Chef's fresh selection of prime sashimi slices served artfully over crushed ice.
Ultimate 20-piece platter of premium assorted sashimi cuts, beautifully arranged.
Assorted fresh chef-selected sashimi sliced artfully over seasoned sushi rice.
Six pieces of lemon-pepper seared salmon sashimi garnished with chopped chives and savory garlic ponzu.
18-piece salmon extravaganza featuring 2 pepper salmon nigiri, 2 fresh salmon nigiri, 2 salmon toro sashimi, 4 fresh salmon sashimi, and your choice of salmon maki.
Silky rich pork bone broth served with slow-cooked pork belly, bamboo shoots, naruto maki, soft-boiled egg, wood ear mushrooms, and scallions.
Silky spicy garlic miso pork broth filled with tender pork belly, bamboo, soft-boiled egg, wood ear mushrooms, and scallions.
Savory soy sauce broth served with melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, marinated bamboo shoots, soft-boiled egg, and wood ear mushrooms.
Crispy Japanese fried chicken served on the side with a fragrant ginger-scallion chicken broth ramen bowl.
Spicy pork bone broth loaded with Korean pickled kimchi, pork belly, soft-boiled egg, wood ear mushrooms, and fried shallots.
Creamy 100% vegetarian broth filled with marinated bamboo, shimeji mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake, sweet corn, and a soft-boiled egg.
One extra seasoned soft-boiled ramen egg with a creamy jammy yolk.
An additional portion of fresh, chewy ramen noodles.
Wok-fried wide flat rice noodles tossed with scallions, onions, bean sprouts, and rich dark soy sauce.
Thick chewy udon noodles in light savory broth, served with a side of crispy shrimp and vegetable tempura.
Lightly battered chicken wok-tossed in a sweet honey sesame glaze, served with steamed broccoli and snow peas.
Tender beef tenderloin stir-fried with sweet onions, scallions, and fresh ginger in a savory wok glaze.
Sautéed Taiwanese cabbage tossed with tender beef tenderloin slices in a light savory soy reduction.
Wok-fried protein of choice cooked with bell peppers, onions, leeks, dry red chili peppers, and crunchy peanuts.
Crispy chicken or protein tossed with mixed bell peppers and dry red chili in a sweet and spicy soy glaze.
Lightly fried chicken pieces wok-tossed with aromatic dry red chilies, shallots, spicy chili oil, and sesame seeds.
Silken tofu simmered with black beans, sweet leeks, fragrant Sichuan peppercorns, and garlic.
Grilled chicken breast topped with sweet teriyaki glaze, accompanied by simmered garlic butter carrots, broccoli, and potato.
Juicy grilled steak finished with sweet teriyaki sauce, served alongside garlic butter carrots, broccoli, and potatoes.
Crispy shrimp and seasonal vegetables fried in a light, airy tempura batter, served with tempura dipping sauce.
Assorted fresh seasonal vegetables coated in crisp Japanese tempura batter and fried to perfection.
Diced A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef served sizzling on a hot skillet with rich black pepper sauce, onions, broccoli, and mushrooms.
Japanese-style fried rice tossed with sweet edamame, carrots, peas, onions, scallions, and fluffy scrambled eggs.
Savory fried rice cooked with succulent shrimp, crunchy fried garlic chips, cabbage, oshinko pickles, onion, and fresh cilantro.
Crispy golden fries tossed in aromatic truffle oil and herbs, served with black garlic mayonnaise.
Fresh tender baby bok choy sautéed light and garlic seasoning.
Wok-fried fresh green string beans tossed with savory Chinese pickled vegetables.
Sautéed sweet Taiwanese cabbage prepared with light garlic and soy sauce seasoning.
Steamed fluffy white jasmine rice.
Healthy steamed whole grain brown rice.
Seasoned white sushi rice prepared with traditional rice vinegar glaze.
Creamy, zesty house spicy mayo sauce.
Classic spicy sriracha chili sauce.
Aromatic roasted chili oil sauce.
Sweet and savory thick eel glaze.
Side of pickled sushi ginger slices.
Side of fresh green wasabi paste.
Side of premium Japanese sushi soy sauce.
Extra dark kitchen soy sauce condiment.
Extra serving of tender ramen noodles.
Extra soft-boiled seasoned ajitsuke ramen egg.
Option to decline disposable utensils for eco-friendly takeout.
Pair of wooden chopsticks.
Disposable dining fork.
Disposable dining spoon.
Paper napkins.
Drinking straw for beverages.
Crisp, classic refreshing Coca-Cola soft drink.
Refreshing, crisp zero-calorie Diet Coke soft drink.
Crisp, lemon-lime caffeine-free soda.
Classic bubbly ginger ale soft drink.
Premium sparkling mineral water.
Pure natural still spring water bottle.
Non-alcoholic virgin mojito crafted with fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and sparkling soda.
Exotic lychee martini packaged to-go with sweet lychee liqueur and vodka blend.
Smooth saketini combining Japanese premium sake and vodka.
Crisp cocktail featuring Asian pear nectar, vodka, and a touch of citrus.
Positioned along South Michigan Avenue with picturesque views facing Grant Park, Niu B offers a seamless integration of contemporary Japanese sushi artistry, rich noodle bowls, and high-heat wok specialties. As a South Loop staple just steps from Chicago's Museum Campus, the venue bridges fast-paced city dining with an expansive Pan-Asian culinary scope that satisfies both casual lunch seekers and late-night sushi enthusiasts.
The interior strikes a balance between sleek urban modernity and relaxed neighborhood comfort. Large floor-to-ceiling windows flood the dining room with natural daylight and offer prime people-watching along Michigan Avenue. The unpretentious atmosphere allows guests to transition smoothly from a post-museum lunch or midday business break to an evening gathering complete with craft cocktails to go and shared small plates.
Pricing at Niu B remains approachable for its central Chicago address. Classic maki rolls start around $7 to $12, while multi-layered specialty rolls hover between $17 and $19. Rich main plates and wok entrees range from $16 to $30 (for luxury items like A5 Wagyu). While a few intricate sushi rolls favor delicate presentation over sheer bulk, the generous ramen bowls, lunch bento options, and wok-fried noodle plates ensure diners leave fully satisfied.
The kitchen demonstrates impressive dietary flexibility, offering dedicated gluten-free options like the Mango Tango roll and Shake Maki, alongside plant-based fare such as the Zen Maki, Wild Mushroom Ramen, and vegan Sichuan Mapo Tofu. For optimal seating, request a window table facing Grant Park during the late afternoon. If ordering takeaway, pair your maki with packaged signature cocktails like the Saketini or Lychee Martini.
1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
805 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
1150 S Michigan Ave Near, Chicago, IL 60605
899 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60605
1301 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Niu B features several designated gluten-free maki options, including the Shake Maki (salmon and cucumber), Bagel Maki, Tuna Hama, and the signature Mango Tango roll. Fresh nigiri and sashimi cuts like Maguro, Sake, Sake Toro, and Hamachi are also naturally gluten-free, alongside sides like Truffle Fries and Sauteed Baby Bok Choy.
Yes, Niu B offers a dedicated Wild Mushroom Ramen crafted with a 100% vegetarian broth, loaded with shiitake, shimeji, and wood ear mushrooms, sweet corn, bamboo shoots, and a soft-boiled egg (which can be omitted upon request for vegan diets).
Yes, Niu B provides sealed Cocktails To-Go for takeaway orders, including their signature Lychee Martini, Saketini (Japanese sake and vodka blend), and Asian Pear Martini.
Sensation-seeking diners can order the Red Chili Chicken wok stir-fry (prepared with aromatic dry red chilis and chili oil at a high spice level 3), the Spicy Miso or Kimchi Ramen (level 2), or fiery specialty rolls like The Flamer and Dynamite Roll.
In addition to raw bar items, Niu B serves hot teppanyaki plates like the Wagyu Teppanyaki featuring seared A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef cooked on a sizzling skillet with black pepper sauce, as well as Teriyaki Steak and Teriyaki Chicken entrees.
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