Niko Niko Sushi & Bowl

A convenient food place + Japanese snacks. Food quality is okay if you want to grab something fast and cheap ($ 9 – 15 per meal). They actually offer a wide range of stuff: hot soup, ramen, dons, udon, sushi and etc. Many kinds of Japanese snacks are sold here too.

Fast food sushi
Dropped by this place after my workout to get a some sushi. There is nothing too amazing here — the food is not bad but it is not amazing. I had the beef udon soup and my only complaint was that the soup was REALLY salty. However, the wasabi edamame was pretty top notch.

Food is decent.
Fresh if you go early before the lunch crowd ends.
Nice little spcr to sit up stairs if you don’t want to do takeout but definitely not a «sit down» place.
Pretty cheap but shows a bit in the quality also.
Would only come back if wanted soemthing that is super quick.

For the price and convenience, I have no complaints. Niko Niko is basically a grocery store/​mini food court where pre-​made sushi is available for pick-​up along with a wide variety of Japanese/​Asian snacks and drinks. They also have some hot food options that are made-​to-​order, but the line can get very long during the lunch rush. Also — arrive before 1 PM if you would like the best selection of sushi.
Miso soup is free and comes with your purchase. The staff are nice and everything moves very efficiently. The sushi does the job to satisfy a craving and keep me full for lunch (rolls go for $ 7 – 12 depending on the number of pieces and type of fish — they also have roll combos and brown rice rolls available).
If you go expecting amazing, or even great, sushi — you may be disappointed. But Niko definitely fits the bill when you are looking to grab a quick lunch. You get what you pay for!

Hands down the best Japanese takeout in Fidi! Authentic, great quality and a rich selection for order made dishes as well as Japanese sweets.

I had hair in my Ramen… enough said

I’m glad this place exists but they need some improvements. I had the japchae glass noodles with the sliced beef. I am glad that they added the beef to order when I brought the japchae to the register, so when I ate it, it was still warm. However, they added too much sugar to the noodles and it tasted too sweet. I bought a side of kimchee for $ 4.25 and that made everything tastier. The kimchee is just right, sour and crunchy (sometimes it’s not sour enough). Lots of Japanese snacks available so bring your money. I also had the miso soup and it also tasted too sweet. Stop putting so much sugar in everything and I will give one more star.

You get what you pay for. Their bento boxes are not that great, I would go with the teriyaki dishes instead. Seaweed salad is not that great. In other words, this place is like the Japanese version of Chipotle.

Niko Niko is basically Fast Food Sushi. I think it’s better than «convenience store» or «supermarket» sushi, but not as good as sushi from a restaurant.
It’s nothing spectacular, but if you’re in a hurry or need a quick sushi fix, then Niko is a decent option.
They’re pretty busy at lunch time, so the sushi doesn’t sit for long which is a good thing. I just think it’s pretty basic and nothing to write home about.
When I first started working in the Financial District, I would go to Niko often, but then I discovered Nu Sushi and Taste of Tokyo, so I go there instead as the prices are about the same.
Niko is slightly cheaper than those two places, like $ 8.75 vs $ 9.50 for a two roll combo, but the savings doesn’t compensate for the lower quality you get.
Two last things of interest. They also serve noodles and noodle soups which are pretty good, but not exceptional. And, if you come between 3pm and 6pm on weekdays, the sushi is 30% Off. Only thing is, most of the better sushi and rolls are gone, so you’re options are limited. Still a pretty good deal though.
But like I said, if you’re in a hurry, or don’t have the time or desire to walk 5 minutes to one of the other places I mentioned, then this is a fair option. Just don’t expect anything remarkable.

It’s a decent lunch spot. Not the best sushi in my life, but not the worst either. Good enough that I feel satisfied whenever I’m craving sushi during the workday. Quick cashier service, and plenty of options to choose from. Average pricing. $ 10 minimum to use card.

Walked by this place yesterday and decided to give it a try. I had the chicken udon and an eel rice ball. The udon came out quickly, but still tasted fresh! The rice ball was also quite tasty!!! So pleased to discover they had an eating area upstairs, which despite being almost full was pretty quiet. Overall, great experience! I work in the area so I’ll definitely be ordering lunch from here pretty often.

I love their homemade appetizers that were on the shelves! They are deliciousssssssssssssss and cant wait to go back to get more!!!

Sad because I normally love this place but today I paid $ 6.50 for a salmon and avocado salad that had neither salmon nor avocado :(the sesame dressing is good as always but come on guys, stop mislabeling the food) was trying to be healthy today but fail. Normally I get the pork curry don which has not failed me yet and is really really good. Eat this instead of a mislabeled salad

For a quick fix, this place will do the trick.
I was listening to a podcast about sushi and was craving it all day so I stopped by here on my way home. I’d always passed it before but never went in so I thought to try it. Honestly – not bad at all for a small sushi place. I was looking for a to-​go sushi box and got a simple one. It was $ 11 for like 16 rolls tiny I think (it might have also been 14, I didn’t count). I was very happy with it. It was quick and easy and about what I expected to pay and the variety was nice to see but I just went with a plain tuna roll.
I’ll probably come back here since it’s so close to work.

Not willing to accommodate food allergies. Every one of their bento boxes comes with a California roll. For someone who can’t eat crab, I expect to be offered a different roll in place… I also would expect to have to pay a little extra for a more expensive roll (like spicy tuna) but these folks really didn’t want my money. Only offered me more rice or seaweed salad in place of the roll. I tried to add a few bucks to the pot… but they wouldn’t budge. Not even for a small upsell like most other places?!? Hey nico nico When you don’t care about your customers… You lose customers.

i enjoyed, place my order and was out less than 10mins

Gotta keep your head up. Even if the Japanese lady here is mean mugging you for asking for a stamp on the Niko stampcard at the exit.
Ordered from the menu after a long look at the prepared dishes and bowls. I wasn’t feeling sushi this time around, which is a rarity. Their Pork Katsu Don looked good and I waited a good 10−15min for that. When I got it back to the office, the pork was soggy.
The prices are decent and the selection is more mature than most of the places around here. The sushi looks like its worth a try at or before their designated happy hour.

Summary:
A lunch time spot for expeditious sushi. It has a very pre-​packaged look and feel which translates to the quality of the food. Not really a good sushi option…
The Atmosphere:
Very rush-​rush. It doesn’t seem like they care much about the food or the customers. They just seem to think that they can drive profits just by sheer numbers. Hate to say it, but if your quality sucks, you will not get the numbers. Basic supply and demand at work.
The Food:
I ordered a box lunch which I thought was going to be cooked and put together but it was just pre-​packaged and ready to go. The tempura was a bit stale. The sushi was mushy. I ended up throwing away half the food.
The Service:
Hurried, not careful, and generally disconnected and apathetic.
Recommendation:
Don’t bother.

I’m no Unilocal Elite, I’m no Wall Street kingpin, I’m not a visiting tourist. I haven’t been to Japan or any type of east Asian country.
I am, however;
A person that works in FiDi.
A person with average taste buds.
A person that’s always on a budget.
Now with that out of the way, lets get to the review.
*If you don’t want to go on an epic adventure just scroll down to the end.
Niko Niko Wall St was my goto spot when I had that Japanese/​sushi craving. I went there two to four times a week for lunch. Which was awesome cause I only worked 3 days a week. It was truly my greatest discovery. Upon entering, I noticed one of the greatest signs I’ve ever seen. 30% off after 4pm. Which was great! Food was delicious, sushi was delicious and all the snacks I could’ve imagined. I’ve never felt this way about anything before! This place was magic! So don’t be so rude!(lol)
Until one frightful day. Hurricane Sandy came and destroyed paradise. My beloved, gone leaving me with nothing besides a hope that they’ll return.
And they did…
But…
It wasn’t the same.
They closed early before I got to take my lunch break. The food declined tremendously. I was left an empty shell, clinging onto the days of greatness.
Then they closed.
I waited patiently for them to reopen and start anew. I waited. I waited.
I passed the stores’ front door, everyday. In rain, sleet and snow. I’ve come to the conclusion they were going to be closed for good. All hope for paradise was gone and again my candle of hope, burnt out.
But that was a mistake…
Cue: Niko Niko John St
It was a nice warm day in mid-​May. It was my lunch hour, 4 – 5. Unsure of what I wanted to eat I decided to stroll around the neighborhood to see what’ll catch my eye. I decided to pass the pervious Niko Niko joint just for a bit of nostalgia. The weather was beautiful, streets weren’t as crowded and the trees (or lack thereof) was starting to bloom. I walked slowly up to the door and saw a sign, assuming it was just going to say «closed» I walked up to it anyway. When you hear the phrase «A sign from God» that’s what this sign LITERALLY meant! It read something along the lines of opening up on John St.
You bet your ass I took off running towards John St.
When I arrived I saw this big beautiful sign that read Niko Niko. With my heart in my hand and lit the candle of hope I walked up to the front of the store.
«Grand Opening 5÷27» it was May 22^nd
Normally I would’ve cried, but this was a joyous occasion! I skipped lunch that day and skipped around the neighborhood. I was that happy! My hope and dreams were coming true, I couldn’t contain myself!
Cue: present day
While hyping myself up for this place I realized that the grand opening, was more like a soft opening. Which I understood, new store, no one really knows where you are, I get it. But it doesn’t excuse the lack of content inside.
Walking in there’s a flight upstairs leading to a seating area, which could possibly sit 20 – 30 people and the entrance to your right looked like a Japanese deli. Which was cool, the once sushi fridge filled with delicacies was mostly empty, as well as the hot appetizers along the wall. The onigiri that was booming are scarce but made to order. The snacks are still on point as well as the rice bowls and bento boxes. I have yet to try the ramen. Oh and they still have the 30% off between 3−6pm (always a plus)
Now onto the food;
The meals I’ve tried;
Beef rice bowl– pretty okay for my standard. At $ 7.50 it literally is a bowl of beef and rice. with some carrots, cauliflower and broccoli. Maybe adding a bit more vegetables could turn that around for good for me
Eel onigiri– this is what I came to Niko Niko for, these little handy snack were the bomb! Good, still good, still buy more than one but they’re always out, got to let the guys behind the grill know to make you some. At 3.50 $
Spicy tuna onigiri– ain’t nothing special about this one, still love it though. At 3 $
Eel Avocado Roll– fantastic, I love these bad boys but at 7.50 $ I’m not sure I’d take the plunge for these
Hopefully adding more food to this list and I’ll update as I go along. So glad it’s back! And if you are tired of reading my story, just give me 3 more to read my pros and cons.
Thanks!
Pros–
Standard Japanese deli/​market/​place to buy snacks and stuff
Food is delicious at least the ones I’ve tried
Price is okay, little expensive for me but worth it
Accepts credit cards
Seamless! Take out
Cons–
Standard japanese deli/​market/​place to buy snacks and stuff
Seating is small
Lack of content but with good reason
10 $ minimum for cards
No dining experience
3.5÷5 I feel like Niko Niko’s on the wrong side of 3.5 at the moment.

Walked by here many times as the place was under going construction. Finally past by today with the grand opening sign and thought I’d try it out. Looks nice and chic on the outside but unfortunately the interior and «restaurant» was not what I expected.
The first level is constructed more like a deli/​take out sushi bar — it’s not table service and a honestly a bit dingy inside — how is that possible for being newly constructed?! There is seating upstairs but for the prices they are charging for rice bowls, sushi, and bento boxes — I would’ve thought it would be more than just takeout.
The grand opening was disappointing as they clearly weren’t ready to open. The sushi fridge was bare and it didnt look like they had much fish to make any sushi with. The hot bar was empty as well. I saw 3 customers walk in, take a look around and leave because it just didn’t seem like they had any food to offer and no one let us know where to even order. No greeting no hello — the couple who walked in after me just stared around wondering where to order and if there was any sushi left which the cashier replied that she didnt know and to check w the sushi chef.
I was almost reluctant to place an order not knowing what to expect after my initial impression — I think the chef was still training on the menu items b/​c he seemed confused as to what I was ordering off their menu.
The sushi itself was ok — fish was fresh surprisingly but the rice tasted a little off with too much vinegar seasoning. Overall average and nothing special.
I think they still need a bit of time to get into the flow of things. Their menu and food displays look great but if they can actually deliver the same — I dunno. First impression — not good.