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 delivers a lively and refined fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavors through inventive tapas and tasting experiences, with fresh, high-quality ingredients that shine from ceviche to wagyu and seafood dishes. The open kitchen and bar create an engaging atmosphere, complemented by attentive, friendly service and standout cocktails crafted to pair with the courses. Overall, the reviews highlight a memorable dining journey with engaging presentation, warm vibes, and thoughtful staff, making Nikkei MTL a must-try for a special night out in Montreal, while noting that portions can be small for the price and that service pacing can vary during busy periods.
Great gem of restaurant in the Plateau. Cozy & very chill atmosphere. Great cocktails, & while the menu is not huge, they obviously know how to create Nikkei (Japanese / Peruvian fusion) dishes full of flavour, freshness & colour. Our host, Facundo, & his crew made some wonderful meal suggestions, & the service was friendly & great. Looking forward to my next visit!
Absolutely loved Nikkei! The Peruvian & Japanese fusion is done so well, everything tasted incredibly fresh & full of flavor. You can really tell the ingredients are high quality.
The cocktail menu is fantastic, with creative & perfectly balanced drinks. Service was amazing, attentive, friendly, & made the whole experience even better.
The intimate vibes, beautiful decor, & open kitchen really elevate the atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!
Mar 3, 2026
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What an experience. Sitting down at Nikkei Montréal & letting Chef Daniel take the lead is truly a journey. Each bite somehow tops the previous one-layered, unexpected, & full of bold yet balanced flavors. The Peruvian-Japanese fusion is executed with so much intention & creativity that you can feel the story behind every dish. This isn't just a meal, it's a culinary trip you'll be thinking about long after the last bite. Absolutely worth the experience.
La meilleure expérience du cuisine fusion de Montréal ! Ambiance, déco, cuisine, accueil, qualité des produits. Coup de coeur
Mention spécial à Mr. Facundo
Everything about this place was fantastic! The service was impeccable, the food was even better! I had seen some hype around it on social media & finally got around to going for my birthday. We did a tasting menu & literally everything we tried was incredible! I love the fusion between the two cultures, & the menu was so perfectly curated. The quality of the ingredients is also so obvious in every bite you take. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, & I definitely will be visiting it in the future!
Aji-amarillo leche des tigres on their dish just made your taste buds pop. What a beautiful plating & fusion of Peruvian & Japanese cuisine. All small dishes, nice & relaxed with an open kitchen where you can sit & watch all their wonderful work.
Each mouthful is better than the last with flavours,, textures, colours all come together to say wow!
Youthful or old you will find the best ceviche & great service.
I dont drink but they have a big beautiful bar where you see great drinks coming out with decorations you see in a tropical paradise.
In a day where all restaurants are expensive & all do the same thing & leave you feeling dissatisfied, this place is such a wonderful point of contrast & excellence. You have to try it & you will enjoy it.
I would be happy to pay twice the price for the quality of food, service & enjoyment that I got that evening!
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!
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.
May 26, 2025
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This is one of my favorite place in Montreal. The fusion of japanese & peruvian is the most geniuses idea. The flavors go well all together. & Nikkei is portraying perfectly that! The place is cute & the menu is incredible! Their drinks too!
We had an amazing experience at Nikkei. I had my eye on this restaurant for a while because the idea of a Peruvian & Japanese fusion sounded so interesting. We walk in & the decor is gorgeous. We decided on the blind menu, & allowed our waitress to decide for us. From the first bite, we were amazed!! Very interesting flavours! Even the cocktails were unique & their presentations were beautiful. Our waitress Estelle gave us top quality service from the moment we stepped in. She gave us great recommendations & answered all our questions, so she really knew her stuff. We'll be back for sure! Well worth every penny!
In a word, phenomenal. There is a certain conceit of the fusion restaurant that they might master not one but multiple cuisines. Not here. They've captured the essence of both, & provided a cocktail menu that holds its own. If only I lived closer.
I visited this Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant about three weeks ago & tried their "MTL à Table" discovery menu. The food was excellent-beautifully presented & full of flavor-but it is definitely on the pricier side compared to similar restaurants in Montreal offering comparable dishes. While I'd recommend it to friends for the unique fusion experience & quality of the food, I'm unsure if I'd return myself, considering the cost. It's worth a visit if you're looking to try something special & don't mind the splurge!
