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A shiny gold door opens into a wood-lined steakhouse where a binchōtan robata grill does most of the talking. The team runs a whole-animal butchery program, wet- and dry-aging US Prime and American Wagyu before anything goes near the coals, which explains the queue for the 18-seat chef's counter. Prices are serious. So is the fire. Niku holds a Michelin star.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- World's 101 Best #49 · World's Best Steak Restaurants
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- The Infatuation #20 · The 25 Best Restaurants In SF
One number, weighted & current 91
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Beef tartare Michelin Guide
- Bone marrow Michelin Guide
- Tomahawk Michelin Guide
- Imperial Wagyu filet mignon Michelin Guide
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