Nikkei Mtl - Peruvian japanese restaurant & cocktail bar

Jessica Dantas

9 May 2026

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5.0

AMAZING food, great environment and great service! 100% recommend it

Nicolas Routhier (16 reviews)

9 May 2026

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5.0

Great food, great service and great food

Enzo Gandin (56 reviews)

9 May 2026

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5.0

Everything about Nikkei was very pleasant — the concept of mixing Peruvian and Japanese cuisine immediately caught my attention. We went for the tasting menu, which includes smaller versions of some of the house specialties. At $63, I think it’s a fair price, considering it’s more of a special experience than something you’d do every week. The highlights for me were the filet mignon and eel appetizers — a real explosion of flavors. The ceviche was delicious, although fairly traditional, with a nice little twist from the crunchy corn. The beef sandwiches tasted a bit like a simple burger, nothing too memorable. The fish was perfectly cooked with an amazing texture and great sides/accompaniments. Same for the meat — super tender, falling apart with the fork. Dessert was probably the weakest part of the night. The tres leches cake was simple but good. The mousse… honestly, I’m not even sure what flavor it was, but I’d describe it as a bit strange 😅 Overall, I definitely recommend the experience. The atmosphere is dark but cozy, and the service was impeccable, especially from Rebecca.

Rob V (2 reviews)

2 May 2026

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5.0

Chami is the best! All of the fun facts you could hope for.

Sara Pagani (3 reviews)

2 May 2026

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5.0

Chami was the best!! Coming in hot with the fun facts and good laughs. Food was excellent...especially the Cocoviche and Unagi nigiri.

Lyna Hamza (4 reviews)

1 May 2026

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4.7

I got proposed to at this restaurant 💚 and the ambiance is really nice 💜 The staff were really amazing and the food was really good.

Salty Dog (88 reviews)

23 Apr 2026

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5.0

This Peruvian–Japanese spot?? Yeah… it’s dangerous Every bite hits—bright citrus, clean fresh fish, a little kick—just keeps getting better. And the staff? Elite. Chill, sharp, and somehow always one step ahead. No awkward hovering attentive, just vibes and perfect recs. Left full, slightly obsessed, and already planning round two. Great for birthdays! Go. Just go

Dany Kattar (4 reviews)

15 Apr 2026

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4.3

Atmosphere is amazing

Cassie Cherrat (8 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great service, food was amazing and fun drinks

André P (2 reviews)

7 Apr 2026

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5.0

Visited for the 2nd time last weekend, definitely didn't disappoint. Sat at the bar with Chami, he was very friendly and made tasty cocktails. Got to try one his experimental drinks and it was a hit. The food was incredible, Peruvian and Japanese fusion. The Porchetta stuffed with mushroom was unreal, great portion size, shoutout to Chef Mikey. Won't be my last visit.

Dawn-Marie Turner (20 reviews)

21 Mar 2026

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5.0

Exquisite tapas, delightful service, warm and welcoming ambiance

maryam aden (84 reviews)

21 Mar 2026

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4.0

Look the place is nice and the service is very good. But I didn't like the food at this place. We got 3 dishes. The eels were ok, I mean the fish tasted good but the rice was just too much and too sticky. It overpowered the eels taste and lingered in your mouth. The Pork on the second dish we got was too hard. Like it was hard to eat. And I have my comments about the other stuff I got. The food is pricey too. Like I got 3 very small dishes and a drink and I paid 120

Philip Sijerkovic (7 reviews)

21 Mar 2026

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5.0

Amazing food and service, Chami was the best server.

Sara F (464 reviews)

20 Mar 2026

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4.7

Food was great, definitely recommend to try. We got too many of the dishes at the same time, it spoiled the taste of the cod and the beef was colder than it should have been. We told the manager afterwards and he took the feedback well. The menu is made to be share but some of the dishes were difficult as they only bring normal cutlery instead of serving spoons, no bowl for a dish with broth. The wine is overpriced and their selection is very small.

Gianlca Ciaravella (1 review)

18 Mar 2026

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5.0

Wow amazing place to eat at had a great time amazing environment great food great service love it. Will be coming back

Stella Valente (4 reviews)

18 Mar 2026

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5.0

Amazing food, drinks and service!! Will definitely be coming back!

Emma Jarnoux (5 reviews)

13 Mar 2026

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5.0

Amazing diner with my friends

Aaron Holmes (11 reviews)

24 Feb 2026

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5.0

Pricey but definitely worth it! The unagi rolls are delicious, and their version of an old fashioned is amazing!

Theresa Nguyen (89 reviews)

23 Feb 2026

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5.0

Absolutely loved Nikkei! The Peruvian and Japanese fusion is done so well, everything tasted incredibly fresh and full of flavor. You can really tell the ingredients are high quality.The cocktail menu is fantastic, with creative and perfectly balanced drinks. Service was amazing, attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better.The intimate vibes, beautiful decor, and open kitchen really elevate the atmosphere. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to!

Abir Fakhreddine (86 reviews)

19 Feb 2026

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4.7

Great food with a nice and intimate atmosphere. Given the price and the ambience in which the restaurant presents itself in, I expected better service. The staff was friendly but we ordered the tasting menu for 2 and they did not take the time to walk us through the ingredients and the experience.The food was great though, would go back.

Joyce (13 reviews)

18 Feb 2026

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5.0

Sat by the kitchen bar and got to talk to the owner and chef, Mike, who gave us the best experience and tasted the freshest and most delicious food!Tried the sozai tasting menu and it was the best tasting menu I ever tried and great value too10/10 experience ⭐️ absolute must try in montreal!

Joxane Vigneault (13 reviews)

14 Feb 2026

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5.0

What an amazing experience!!! The food is beyond delicious and the service is as amazing.

Mily B (12 reviews)

8 Feb 2026

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5.0

We went for dinner at Nikkei even though it wasn’t our first choice. We had to cancel another reservation and ended up going there on a whim. What a wonderful discovery. We chose the chef’s surprise menu and the chef truly impressed us. The flavors built beautifully from start to finish. The scallops in the curry sauce were sublime, this is a must try. The entire staff was attentive and kind. A restaurant you absolutely have to go to!

Wafa Ke (3 reviews)

2 Feb 2026

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5.0

I highly suggest sitting at the bar with Chami, he was the best and made our experience so much better! The food is excellent, bravo to the cooks (Alejandro & victor), we had an amazing time. Everyone is so nice and the place is amazing! GIVE THEM A RAISE! 🫶🏼

Mo Waktia (36 reviews)

31 Jan 2026

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5.0

Daughters birthday. AWESOME. FREE CAKE AND DRINKS. food is insane. Just go to this place do not hesitate. The best