Nikkei offers dishes created with the best Peruvian ingredients and traditional oriental techniques, leading the taste and preference of Peruvian gastronomy to foreign lands. Our goal is the dissemination of Peruvian-Japanese gastronomy.
As a restaurant, we focus on teamwork, emphasizing personal relationships, motivation and continuous training, ensuring a good working atmosphere for our employees. We contribute to the expansion of Peruvian gastronomy internationally, adding to the strength that this industry has gained in recent years
Nikkei MTL shines as a lively fusion spot where Peruvian and Japanese flavors come together in bright, thoughtful presentations and a creative cocktail program, with many guests calling the food inventive and delicious and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. The bar and service are repeatedly praised for attentiveness and personality, making for memorable evenings at the counter or dining tables. While portions and prices draw mixed notes and a few experiences mention slower pacing or occasional missteps, overall guests leave impressed by the quality, the variety of tapas style dishes, and the standout tasting menus that balance bold flavors with freshness.
Absolutely loved the cocktails they developed in honour of la semaine de la martinique gourmande. The decor & ambiance are pretty nice, but it is very cold inside. We had a scallops Japanese curry, which was delicious, but very small portion prices are relatively high for how much food you get. The other dishes were not very memorable. would maybe still try again, depending on the menu they have / change out
Update 1 an plus tard : toujours pareil pour certains plats qui sont fade & une baisse au niveau de la finesse des goût dans les cocktails mais surtout un musicien qui joue beaucoup trop fort, on va dehors pour éviter ça & il a été mis dehors 5mn après toute la soirée... Impossible de se parler ou de comprendre les serveurs... Très mauvaise deuxième expérience
Ancienne avis : Super cocktail, les serveuses sont très gentille & efficaces.
Les plats sont un peu trop cher par rapport au goût &/ou quantité
Sep 18, 2025
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We spent the night at the bar & we had an awesome experience. Chami & Jeremy,the mixologist were there & they made us the best cocktails you can ever imagine in town
I recommend so much that place
A great find! Was there on a weeknight with a friend. Ordered the'beef & fish' sampler menu. Food was a feast for the taste buds, exploring intriguing & delicious combinations. Best surprise was the dessert: suspiro Nikkei, with its miso base, was delightful. The menu is somewhat limited but totally worth exploring. Will have to go back to sample the cocktails, which other customers were raving about. Staff was very professional & courteous & the manager offered us a shot of Chicha Morada (since we didn't want any alcohol that night), which was delicious. Overall a great experience. Looking forward to going back.
Aug 2, 2025
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Je voulais tester cette place depuis un moment parce qu'on m'en avait vanté les cocktails, & Louis & Jeremy ont été ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? les cocktails sont vraiment cutes & super bons!!
Le menu ne me disait rien pour être honnête…Mais quelle belle découverte ☺?
J'ai adoré les saveurs de mes plats! Le mélange d'inspiration est bien équilibré.
La carte de cocktails est vraiment magnifique
Nikkei is a must try when you are in Montreal. A creative fusion of Peruvian & Japanese cuisine turned out to be the perfect marriage. Our group of 7 decided to order 3 tasting menus that contained 6 dishes of the chef's selection & the chef hit on every single dish. Not only was it an incredible bargain at $63 CAD per person, the meal was also the best we had during our visit. The filet skewers (Yakiton de Res) were perfectly cooked, the mushroom ceviche proved to be the most interesting & pleasant surprise. The Chirashi Cevichado had the most luscious & thick yellowtail, tuna & salmon sashimi slices over a bed of sushi rice & an outstanding leech de Tigre (Tiger's Milk) marinade. We fought over the last piece of unagi & the pork hamburguesitas were so juicy & fun to eat. Another super creative & unsuspecting favorite was the Pinku Bitsu, thinly sliced beets in an incredible pickled green onion vinaigrette. The Lomito Saltado, which was the closest thing to a main course, delivered a spectacular combination of meat & potatoes with an asian flair that I will not soon forget.
The cocktails were also superb! We indulged on the Koraku, Yamaji, Tokyo Sour, Nikkeroni (their take on the Negroni) & the Ginger Maracuya Sour. Each was more creative & tastier than the next. The dessert, a salted caramel with a torched marshmallow on top was the perfect way to complete the meal. Chloe took wonderful care of us while we watched the foot traffic go by in the quaint neighborhood not far from down town. As stated from the outset, Nikkei is a must when you are here!
Vraiment excellente nourriture, services un peu lent pour avoir le vin après les cocktails mais les cocktails fittaient parfaitement avec la nourriture.
Jul 9, 2025
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J'ai adoré mon expérience, comme d'habitude. Un lundi soir plus tranquille pour prendre un verre avec une amie. Le barman Sammy était dans le jus lol (moins de personnel sur le plancher) mais a pris le temps de nous jaser entre deux cocktails! Ceux-ci sont toujours intéressants & nous avons apprécié notre soirée.
Stopped in for a quick drink on the patio on a Wednesday evening. Within 5 minutes, we ordered a couple cocktails. After 15 minutes, the waitress came & apologized for the wait. After waiting another 15 minutes, we gave up & left. Disappointing.
Très belle découverte chez Nikkei, un restaurant qui marie avec finesse les influences péruviennes & japonaises.
Nous avons passé une excellente soirée !
Les cocktails étaient vraiment chouettes & parfaitement réalisés. Merci encore à Chami pour ta belle énergie.
La cuisine était GÉNIALE : des plats savoureux, bien exécutés, & subtilement équilibrés entre fraîcheur & caractère.
Un lieu élégant, à l'ambiance soignée & chaleureuse.
Nous sommes venu pour une fête lundi 2 juin, nous avons mit 1h30 à nous faire servir un plat ( tan tan à lo pobre ) & ce plat était beaucoup trop salé. Pour le prix il faut que la cuisine soit parfaite! Je mets 3 étoiles car le udon Bachiche était très bon! Les cocktails avaient trop de glace...
This restaurant offers tapas in a fantastic fusion of Peruvian & Japanese cuisine, along with a delightful selection of cocktails.
We tried serveral small dishes & we particularly enjoyed the incredible mix of flavors of the Lomito Saltado. We also loved the attention to detail, like the adorable origami crane pinned to the Sakaya cocktail we ordered-it was not only a charming touch but also delicious!
For dessert, we had the'Suspiro Nikkei,' & it was nothing short of a revelation. The creative combination of dulce de leche & miso flavors wowed us.
The lively decor enhanced our experience, creating a vibrant atmosphere that was both inviting & fun. Furthermore, The service was friendly & efficient.
Belle découverte de cuisine japonaise avec un accent péruvien. Présentation magnifique & un gros plus sur l'originalité des cocktails. À noter une belle sélection de mocktail aussi. On aime 😍
