Both Leona’s Sushi House and Niku X will be found in this year’s Michelin book, but it remains to be seen whether either will earn a coveted Michelin star.

Jessica recently visited Niku X, an expansive Japanese restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. Chef Shin Thompson’s vision for the restaurant was “Japanese tradition meets global influence.” ...

Niku X, the new Los Angeles yakiniku destination from Michelin-star chef Shin Thompson, is about exclamation points—but also about nuanced sourcing. LA's New Niku X Serves Opulent Wagyu Tasting ...

As for food, chef Niko Zaragoza (previously of Ooka Sushi, Teppanyaki House, and Sushi R91) brings in his project Niku Nashi, which will take over the kitchen inside.

Niku Steakhouse Is Getting a More Casual Sister Restaurant This Fall. Rosemary & Pine will open in September in the Design District. by Lauren Saria. Aug 4, 2022, 7:10 PM UTC.