The Dining Experience

食事体験

Nikkei refers to the Japanese diaspora—those of Japanese heritage who choose to reside outside of Japan.

As the twentieth century unfolded, word reached the Japanese about a promising land across the Pacific: Peru. Rumored to be rich in gold and offering abundant opportunities, this foreign territory also boasted fertile soil and a mild climate. 

The magnetic appeal of majestic mountains and the aspiration for a new beginning drew hundreds of Japanese immigrants to brave the seas and arrive, weary yet full of hope, on the coastal plantations of this distant land.

They were embraced by Peru, a land that provided ample resources, sustenance, and ingredients that closely mirrored those familiar to the Nikkei

Nikkei has evolved to encompass more than just Japanese-Peruvians residing in Peru; it now also signifies the culinary fusion that has emerged from the integration of these diverse cultures.

This unique cuisine has developed through years of experimentation, collaboration, and expression.