Kiku – Japanese
Kiku invites guests into a tranquil space where the soothing aroma of simmering miso and the bright, zesty notes of Asian-inspired salads set the stage for a refreshing culinary journey. The kitchen masterfully balances heat and harmony, offering everything from soul-warming hot and sour broths to vibrant bowls brimming with crunchy kani, silken avocado, and earthy wild mushrooms. It is a destination where traditional flavors meet contemporary freshness, resulting in a dining experience that feels both nourishing and artfully refined.
163, 5th Avenue, 11217 +17186383366 https://www.kikuasianbistro.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Kiku
Dairy-Free at Kiku
Kiku in Brooklyn has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Mango Salad, Warm Wild Mushroom Salad and Jumbo Salmon Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Kiku
Kiku in Brooklyn has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Mango Salad, Jumbo Salmon Mango Salad and Jumbo Tuna Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Kiku
Kiku in Brooklyn has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Mango Salad, Warm Wild Mushroom Salad and Jumbo Salmon Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Kiku
Kiku in Brooklyn has 10 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Hot and Sour Miso Soup, Aged Miso Soup and Tom Yum Seafood Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Kiku
Kiku in Brooklyn has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Negimaki and Garlic Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Kiku
Kiku in Brooklyn has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Kiku
Kiku in Brooklyn has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Warm Wild Mushroom Salad, Peanut Mango Avocado Salad and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Kiku
Kiku in Brooklyn has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Warm Wild Mushroom Salad, Peanut Mango Avocado Salad and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Kiku
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Takoyaki | 24.9 g | 76.6 g |
| Wakami Salad | 8.2 g | 75.4 g |
| Tom Yum Seafood Soup | 20.9 g | 68.1 g |
| Chicken Hot and Sour Miso Soup | 4.3 g | 41.3 g |
| Spicy Tuna Salad | 12.3 g | 30 g |
| Korean BBQ Beef | 22.5 g | 29.6 g |
| Duck Bun | 21.9 g | 29.5 g |
| Hamachi Kama | 5.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Pork Gyoza | 0.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Vegetable Gyoza | 0 g | 17.6 g |
| Chicken & Mushroom Lettuce Wrap | 2.3 g | 15.3 g |
| Korean Style Calamari | 1 g | 15.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Soups & Salad
- Miso Soup - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aged Miso Soup - $5.5: Exotic mushrooms and scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Hot and Sour Miso Soup - $6.5: Chicken, cilantro, tofu and edamame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Seafood Soup - $7.5: With mussel, shrimp, squid and lemongrass broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Wild Mushroom Salad - $9: With a truffle essence dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Kani Salad - $8: With cucumber, tobiko, crunch, japanese mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi - $7.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Mango Avocado Salad - $9: With mustard dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Skin Salad - $8: With sesame and scallions Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Tuna Mango Salad - $14.5: Chunked tuna with mango, spring mix, citrus flavor Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Salmon Mango Salad - $14.5: Chunked salmon with mango, spring mix, citrus flavor Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Salad - $14.5: Diced tuna and tobiko with spring mix, spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wakami Salad - $14.5: Tuna, salmon, white tuna, seaweed salad, mango and momiji dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mango Salad - $14.5: Lobster salad, mango, spring mix Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters From The Kitchen
- Bamboo Steamed Edamame - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Shumai - $7.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Gyoza - $7.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Gyoza - $7.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Bun - $8.95: Roast duck, scallion and cucumber stuffed in pan fried bun. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakitori (2) - $7: With hot spice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Broccoli - $9: Sauteed broccoli with garlic sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Negimaki - $11.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Age Tofu - $7.5: Deep fried tofu, bonito flakes with tempura sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Roll - $7.25: With 5 pc deep fried vegetable roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Spring Roll - $10.95: With house hoisin sauce and shoestring sweet potato fries. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Cracker Shrimp - $11.95: Served with parsnips and spicy creamy mayo. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean BBQ Beef - $14.95: Served with kimchee and seaweed salad on the side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Style Calamari - $11.95: Fried squid With sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Mushroom Lettuce Wrap - $14.95: lettuce leaves, exotic mushrooms, Asian pear,pine nut,celery, black hoisin BBQ and crispy rice noodles. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Kama - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tako Yaki - $8.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Edamame - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiku
- Is Kiku dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Kiku has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Mango Salad, Warm Wild Mushroom Salad and Jumbo Salmon Mango Salad.
- What can I eat at Kiku on a dairy-free diet?
- Lobster Mango Salad, Warm Wild Mushroom Salad and Jumbo Salmon Mango Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Kiku have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Warm Wild Mushroom Salad and Peanut Mango Avocado Salad.
- Is Kiku gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Kiku?
- Takoyaki, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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