Niku Zionsville
11543 Sylo Xing, Zionsville, IN
Menu (As of 10/30)
Appetizers
- Yakitori (1 pc) $7.00Chargrilled chicken skewer, tare glaze
- Niku Bun $8.00Steamed bao filled with slow-braised pork chashu, cucumber, mixed greens, and bao bun sauce
- Agedashi Tofu $9.00Fried tofu, chives, grated ginger, grated daikon, tentsuyu sauce
- Charred Shishito Peppers $9.00Grilled shishito peppers, yuzu aioli, roasted sesame seeds
- Spicy Garlic Edamame (V) $11.00Miso garlic glaze, chili threads
- Roast Duck Tartlets (3 pcs) $15.00Shredded duck, cucumber, mayo, mixed greens, and ume glaze
- Spicy Maguro Crispy Rice (3 pcs) (R) $15.00Bluefin tuna, avocado, crispy sushi rice, and serrano peppers
- Shrimp Tempura $18.00Lightly battered tiger shrimp, tempura vegetables, and tentsuyu sauce
- Wagyu Gyoza (5 pcs) $22.00Dumplings filled with wagyu beef, onions, carrots, garlic. Served with shoyu yuzu
- Iberico Pork $27.00Pork imported from Spain, Thai chimichurri, lemon, pickled whole grain mustard
- Charred Shishito Peppers Wagyu Gyoza (5 pcs) Niku BunGrilled shishito peppers, yuzu aioli, roasted sesame seeds Dumplings filled with wagyu beef, onions, carrots, garlic. Served with shoyu yuzu Steamed bao filled with slow-braised pork chashu, cucumber, mixed greens, and bao bun sauce Shredded duck, cucumber, mayo, mixed greens, and ume glaze. Lightly battered tiger shrimp, tempura vegetables, and tentsuyu sauce.
Raw & Chilled Starters
- Sashimi Tacos (R) $16.00Bluefin tuna, salmon, cherry tomatoes, wasabi mayo, jalapeños and chives
- Smoked Tuna Tataki (R) $21.00Seared bluefin tuna, yuzu kosho dressing, tobiko
- Hamachi Jalapeño (R) $21.00Sunshine tomato, mild chili threads, and jalapeño ponzu
- Scallop Carpaccio (R) $24.00Hokkaido scallops, citrus white wine dressing
- Lobster Tartlets (3 pcs) $24.00Mango purée, seasonal lobster salad, lemon mayo
- Chutoro Tartar (R) $26.00Avocado purée, caviar, and crispy taro
- A5 Wagyu Tartar (R) $69.00Japanese A5 wagyu, crispy shallots, caviar, gold leaves, wasabi mayo, toasted brioche
- Fresh Oyster (R) MPCherry tomato, lemon zest, ponzu jelly
- Caviar Odyssey MPChef's premium caviar presentation with traditional accompaniments including crème fraîche, blinis, chives, and egg
Salads
- Niku Salad (V) $16.00Taro root, jicama, daikon, radish, cucumber, carrot, spring mix, lotus chips, crispy rice noodles, micro greens, tomato, Fuji apple, edible flowers, and Niku raspberry dressing
- Crab Tropicana Salad $31.00Jumbo lump crab, herb mayo, orange segment, cucumber gel, apple, edible flowers
Sashimi / Nigiri
- Hirame (R) $12.00Fluke
- Sake (R) $14.00Salmon
- Shima Aji (R) $14.00Striped jack
- Hamachi (R) $14.00Yellowtail
- Kanpachi (R) $14.00Amberjack
- Madai (R) $14.00Sea bream
- Otoro (1 pc) (R) $14.00Fatty tuna
- Akami (R) $16.00Lean tuna
- Hotate (R) $18.00Hokkaido scallop
- Chutoro (R) $20.00Medium fatty tuna
- Botan Ebi (1 pc) (R) $10.00Spotted prawn
- A5 Miyazaki Wagyu (1 pc) MPSeared Japanese wagyu
- Uni (1 pc) (R) MPSea urchin
Donburi / Noodle
- Udon Seafood Stirfry $26.00Udon noodles, mixed vegetables, tiger prawns, Hokkaido scallops, umami glaze, sesame oil
- Rainbow Don (R) $38.00Seasonal fish, ikura, kyuri, oboro
- Kaisen Don (R) $45.00Hokkaido scallop, snow crab, spotted prawn, caviar
Omakase Sets
- Nigiri Omakase (R) $70.009 pieces of the chef's finest seasonal selections
- Sashimi Omakase (R) $80.0015 pieces of the chef's finest seasonal selections
Signature Maki
- Yasai Maki (V) $10.00Cucumber, avocado, asparagus
- Salmon Maki (R) $12.00Salmon, avocado, and chives
- Tuna Maki (R) $12.00Ginger scallion paste, flying fish egg
- Spicy Maki (R) $13.00Choice of tuna, salmon, or yellowtail with spicy mayo, tenkasu crisps, and chives
- Snow Crab Maki $16.00Snow crab, cucumber, avocado
- Kanpachi Tempura $20.00Amberjack, cucumber, avocado, eel sauce, spicy mayo, and dried lotus root slices
- Aburi Eel Maki $20.00Shrimp tempura, cucumber, roast eel, eel sauce, parsley, and sesame seeds
- Hot & Spicy (R) $20.00Striped jack, asparagus, cucumber, crunch garlic, chili oil, chili threads
- Salmon Specialist $23.00Seared salmon, avocado, garlic mayo, crispy shallots
- Toyosu Maki (R) $24.00Spicy yellowtail, tenkasu crisps, seared madai hirame, shima aji, spicy mayo, and chives
- Kaisam Maki (R) $24.00Smoked bluefin tuna, avocado, topped with spicy tuna, tobiko, crispy leek, yuzu kosho dressing, and chives
- Nishiki Maki (R) $26.00Snow crab, cucumber, avocado, topped with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, sea bream, yuzu ponzu sauce, and tobiko
- Chilean Sea Bass $26.00Spinach, king oyster mushroom, broiled seasoned sea bass, crispy leek slices, and chives
- Snow Mountain Maki $28.00Shrimp tempura, snow crab, sweet mayo, rice cracker bits
- Ocean Fusion (R) $32.00Hokkaido scallop, sweet shrimp, lemon zest, yuzu kosho dressing, kombu sheet, snow crab meat
- Triple Tuna Toro (R) $38.00Marinated tuna, cucumber, chutoro, otoro, ginger scallion paste
- Land & Sea $50.00Lobster, asparagus, seared A5 wagyu, truffle salt, caviar
From the Sea
- Island Teriyaki Salmon $39.00Seared salmon glazed with house-made teriyaki sauce, ginger rice, citrus asparagus
- Gourmet Scallop $47.00Pan-seared Hokkaido scallops with silky celeriac purée, shiitake mushroom chive oil, micro herbs
- Ocean Miso Treasure $51.00Seared miso-marinated Chilean sea bass over Asian mixed salad, whole grain mustard vinaigrette
- Lobster Noodle Celebration $65.00Sous-vide South African lobster, garlic shoyu noodles, mushrooms, bok choy, orange yuzu sauce
From the Land
- Osaka Chicken Roulade $37.00Sous vide chicken stuffed with asparagus, three ways mushroom, red pepper, pickled carrot purée, edamame, velouté sauce
- Harmony Filet $53.00Center-cut filet mignon served with yuzu demi-glace, crispy oyster mushrooms
- Ribeye Tiger Niku Fusion $67.0012 oz ribeye paired with three grilled tiger shrimp, roasted garlic, and signature Niku creamy sauce
- A5 Miyazaki Wagyu MPChef surprise. Certificate of origin proudly presented upon request
- Spinalis MP8 oz premium ribeye cap prepared with Japanese seasoning and finished over binchotan charcoal
- Roasted Duck $43.00Duck breasts and legs, beet purée, Cointreau orange sauce, charred leeks. Limited availability
Chef's Sides
- Ginger Essence Rice $11.00Steamed rice infused with fresh ginger, scallions, and sesame
- Imo no Yume $13.00Roasted fingerling potatoes with soy garlic herb butter, crispy shallots, and fresh parsley
- Shoga no Shira $13.00Broccolini, soy ginger, butter, heirloom tomato
- Citrus Asparagus Cascade $15.00Sauteed asparagus with lemon zest, yuzu citrus hollandaise
Hirame (R)
Sake (R)
- Salmon $14.00
- Striped jack $14.00
Hamachi (R)
Kanpachi (R)
- Amberjack $14.00
- Sea bream $14.00
- Fatty tuna $14.00
- Lean tuna $16.00
- Hotate (R) $18.00Hokkaido scallop
- Chutoro (R) $20.00Medium fatty tuna
- Spotted prawn $10.00
MP
- Roasted Duck $43.00Duck breasts and legs, beet purée, Cointreau orange sauce, charred leeks. Limited availability
Craft Cocktails
- Tokyo Mule $18.00Sake, Japanese vodka, fresh cucumber, lime juice, ginger beer top
- Yuzu Whisky Sour $18.00Yuzu sake, lemon sour juice, triple sec, Japanese whisky
- Sakura Martini $18.00Luxardo maraschino liqueur, sake, Japanese vodka, salted cherry blossom
- Japanese Slipper $18.00Melon liqueur, Cointreau, Japanese vodka, lime juice
- Lychee Tini $18.00Shochu, lychee juice, St-Germain, Japanese vodka
- Shochu Sour $18.00Shochu, yuzu sake, simple syrup, sparkling wine top
- Grapefruit Honey $18.00Nigori sake, jasmine honey, Japanese vodka, grapefruit juice, sugar rim
- Sakura Lychee Fizz $18.00Cherry blossom syrup, lychee juice, sake, Japanese vodka, sparkling wine top
- Amaretto Sour $18.00Amaretto, Legent whisky, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, orange peel and cherry garnish
- Niku Smoky Old Fashioned $18.00Suntory whisky, demerara syrup, bitters
- Dragonfruit Fuzz $18.00Gin, passion fruit, lemon juice, egg white, dragon fruit, tonic water top
- Yuzu Margarita $18.00Tequila, triple sec, yuzu, grapefruit juice, jasmine honey
- Niku Manhattan $18.00Legent whiskey, Japanese sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, maraschino cherry
- Dirty Martini $18.00Roku gin, Japanese dry vermouth, olive juice
- Coco Fizz $18.00Malibu rum, sake, crème de coco, lime juice, soda water top
- Lychee Melon Punch $18.00Lychee juice, melon liqueur, Japanese vodka
Beer Selections
- Modelo $8.00Draft
- Lagunitas IPA $8.00Draft
- Asahi $11.00Draft
- Kirin Ichiban $11.00Draft
- Sapporo Silver $12.00Can
Sake Portfolio
- Hojun Yuzu Sake $19 · $57750ml
- Sho Chiku Bai Nigori $10 · $30750ml
- Sho Chiku Bai $10 · $30750ml
- Gekkeikan Junmai Sake $16.00Served hot
- Junmai Ginjo Sake $14 · $42750ml
- Kirinzan "Classic" $15 · $45
- Atago No Matsu $13 · $39
- Snow Angel Nigori $15.00180ml
- Gekkeikan Sparkling Sake $18.00300ml
- Gekkeikan Nigori $25.00300ml
- Gekkeikan Black & Gold $50.00750ml
- Pure Snow Junmai Nigori Sake $60.00
- Soto Premium Junmai Sake $65.00
- Heaven Sake Junmai Ginjo $95.00
- Hana "The Gentleman" Junmai Daiginjo $95.00
- Soto Junmai Daiginjo Sake $125.00
- Heaven Sake Junmai Daiginjo
- Shimizu No Mai Junmai Daiginjo "Pure Night"
- Maboroshi Kurobako Junmai Daiginjo
Wine Cultivations
- Benvolio Italia Prosecco $6 · $30
- La Forestina DOC Extra Dry $10 · $42
- "Cuis" Blanc de Blancs 2024 Champagne
- Campuget Tradition Rosé 2025 $7 · $30
- Due Torri Pinot Grigio 2024 $8 · $32
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling $8 · $30
- Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2024 $9 · $38
- Urban Riesling 2024 $10 · $40
- Cricco Riella Moscato d'Asti 2025 $10 · $35
- Saracco Moscato d'Asti 2024 $10 · $40
- Vionta Albarino 2023 $12 · $50Spain
- Levee & Loam Chardonnay 2023 $9 · $37
- Stolpman "Love You Brunches" Rosé $13 · $54
- Ryan Patrick Naked Chardonnay 2023 $12 · $50
- Bishop's Peak Chardonnay 2024 $13 · $55
- Meiomi Sauvignon Blanc California $55.00
- Donnhoff Estate Riesling 2024 $58.00
- Huia Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2025 $58.00
- La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast $60.00
- Vocoret Chablis 2022 $60.00
- Comtesse Marion Pinot Noir 2025 $8 · $32
- Beaujolais-Village "Les Granits Bleus" $12 · $50
- Raymond Vineyards "R" Cabernet 2023 $12 · $50
- Ground by Josh Phelps Cabernet 2024 $12 · $50
- The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi $12 · $50
- Hakutsuru Plum Wine $10 · $40
- Opici Selections Fish Bottle $40.00
- Bishop's Peak Pinot Noir 2023 $55.00
- Planet Oregon Willamette Pinot Noir $55.00
- A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon $60.00
- La Crema Pinot Noir Monterey 2023 $60.00
- Sean Minor "North Coast" Cabernet $60.00
- Ex Post Facto Pinot Noir 2024 $80.00
- The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon $100.00
- Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 $135.00
Japanese Spirits
- Akashi Plum Whisky $9.00
- Mars Whisky "Iwai 45" $9.00
- Akashi Whisky $12.00
- Mars Whisky "Iwai Tradition" $14.00
- Suntory Whisky Toki 86 $15.00
- Umeshu Plum Whisky $15 · $45720ml
- Fuji Japanese Blend Whisky $25.00
- Kamiki Maltage Whisky $30.00
- Ichiro's Malt & Grain 111 Proof $32.00
- Tenjaku Pure Malt Sherry Cask (3 yr) $40.00
- Tenjaku Whisky Pure Malt Sherry $50.00
- Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 12 yr $50.00
- Ichiro's Malt & Grain "Limited Ed." $50.00
- Oka Vodka $6.00
- Oka Yuzu Vodka $6.00
- Oka Gin $6.00
- Awayuki Strawberry Gin $9.00
- Suntory Vodka Haku 80 $14.00
- Suntory Dry Gin Roku 86 $14.00
- Sabe Gold Rum Infused Sake $15.00
- Sabe Straight Vodka Infused Sake $15.00
- Sabe Tequila Blanco Infused Sake $15.00
Global Spirits
- Tito's $9.00
- Grey Goose $15.00
- Don Q Tequila $10.00
- Jose Cuervo Silver $10.00
- Lola Blanco $13.00
- Patron Silver $13.00
- Teremana $15.00
- Azul Reposado 80 $55.00
- Seagram's 7 $5.00
- Jameson Irish $12.00
- Crown Royal $12.00
- Crown Apple $12.00
- Angels Envy $14.00
- Knob Creek $14.00
- Maker's Mark 90 $15.00
- Legent Bourbon $15.00
- The Glenlivet 12 $15.00
- The Macallan 12 $20.00
- Johnny Walker Black $28.00
- The Macallan 18 $95.00
- Bacardi Rum $8.00
- Captain Morgan 70 $8.00
- Malibu Rum $8.00
- Tanqueray Gin $9.00
- Martell VS Cognac $12.00
- Hendrick's Gin $15.00
- Hennessy Cognac $15.00
- Remy Martin XO $50.00
Non-Alcoholic & Refreshments
- Artisanal Hot Tea $6.00Jasmine green tea · matcha green tea · rose black tea
- Soft Drinks $4.00Pepsi · Pepsi Zero · Starry · Mountain Dew · Diet Mountain Dew · Dr. Pepper · Diet Dr. Pepper · Lemonade
- San Benedetto Sparkling Water $8.00Premium bottle
- Evian Spring Water $10.00Premium bottle
- Premium bottle $8.00
- Premium bottle $10.00
Modelo
Lagunitas IPA
Asahi
Kirin Ichiban
- Draft $11.00
- By the Glass & Bottle (750ml) $19 · $57
- By the Glass & Bottle (750ml) $10 · $30
Gekkeikan Junmai Sake
- Served hot $16.00
- 750ml $14 · $42
- Kirinzan "Classic" $15 · $45
- Atago No Matsu $13 · $39
Premium Bottles & Small Format
- 180ml $15.00
- 300ml $18.00
- 300ml $25.00
- 750ml $50.00
- Pure Snow Junmai Nigori Sake $60.00
- Soto Premium Junmai Sake $65.00
- Heaven Sake Junmai Ginjo $95.00
- Hana "The Gentleman" Junmai Daiginjo $95.00
- Soto Junmai Daiginjo Sake $125.00
- Heaven Sake Junmai Daiginjo $200.00
- Shimizu No Mai Junmai Daiginjo "Pure Night" $200.00
- Maboroshi Kurobako Junmai Daiginjo $250.00
Champagne & Sparkling
- Benvolio Italia Prosecco $6 · $30
- La Forestina DOC Extra Dry $10 · $42
- "Cuis" Blanc de Blancs 2024 Champagne
- White & Rosé $7 · $30Campuget Tradition Rosé 2025
- Due Torri Pinot Grigio 2024 $8 · $32
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling $8 · $30
- Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2024 $9 · $38
- Urban Riesling 2024 $10 · $40
- Cricco Riella Moscato d'Asti 2025 $10 · $35
- Saracco Moscato d'Asti 2024 $10 · $40
- Spain $12 · $50
- Levee & Loam Chardonnay 2023 $9 · $37
- Stolpman "Love You Brunches" Rosé $13 · $54
- Ryan Patrick Naked Chardonnay 2023 $12 · $50
- Bishop's Peak Chardonnay 2024 $13 · $55
- Meiomi Sauvignon Blanc California $55.00
- Donnhoff Estate Riesling 2024 $58.00
- Huia Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2025 $58.00
- La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast $60.00
- Vocoret Chablis 2022 $60.00
- Red Varietals & Plum Wine $8 · $32Comtesse Marion Pinot Noir 2025
- Beaujolais-Village "Les Granits Bleus" $12 · $50
- Raymond Vineyards "R" Cabernet 2023 $12 · $50
- Ground by Josh Phelps Cabernet 2024 $12 · $50
- The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi $12 · $50
- Hakutsuru Plum Wine $10 · $40
- Opici Selections Fish Bottle $40.00
- Bishop's Peak Pinot Noir 2023 $55.00
- Planet Oregon Willamette Pinot Noir $55.00
- A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon $60.00
- La Crema Pinot Noir Monterey 2023 $60.00
- Sean Minor "North Coast" Cabernet $60.00
- Ex Post Facto Pinot Noir 2024 $80.00
- The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon $100.00
- Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 $135.00
Japanese Craft Whisky
- Akashi Plum Whisky $9.00
- Mars Whisky "Iwai 45" $9.00
- Akashi Whisky $12.00
- Mars Whisky "Iwai Tradition" $14.00
- Suntory Whisky Toki 86 $15.00
- 720ml $15 · $45
- Fuji Japanese Blend Whisky $25.00
- Kamiki Maltage Whisky $30.00
- Ichiro's Malt & Grain 111 Proof $32.00
- Tenjaku Pure Malt Sherry Cask (3 yr) $40.00
- Tenjaku Whisky Pure Malt Sherry $50.00
- Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 12 yr $50.00
- Ichiro's Malt & Grain "Limited Ed." $50.00
Vodka, Gin & Infusions
- Oka Vodka $6.00
- Oka Yuzu Vodka $6.00
- Oka Gin $6.00
- Awayuki Strawberry Gin $9.00
- Suntory Vodka Haku 80 $14.00
- Suntory Dry Gin Roku 86 $14.00
- Sabe Gold Rum Infused Sake $15.00
- Sabe Straight Vodka Infused Sake $15.00
- Sabe Tequila Blanco Infused Sake $15.00
Vodka
- Tito's $9.00
- Grey Goose $15.00
Tequila
- Don Q Tequila $10.00
- Jose Cuervo Silver $10.00
- Lola Blanco $13.00
- Patron Silver $13.00
- Teremana $15.00
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