DEN by Nikkei Redefines the Japanese Steakhouse, Sushi and Izakaya with a Cool Spin

The finest selection of Wagyu beef and Tomahawk ribeye grilled to perfection, the freshest seafood exquisitely prepared with Japanese precision and tradition infused with bold Peruvian accents and an extensive array of classic izakaya specialties all in one place. As the setting sun casts its lingering glow, Forbestown's newest dining destination reveals yet another layer in its unique and multi-faceted experience with its collection of premium Japanese sake and whiskies along with handcrafted cocktails. Welcome to DEN by Nikkei...

The Nikkei Group introduces its latest dining concept anchored on the brand's Peruvian-Japanese cuisine with DEN by Nikkei along Forbestown Road in Bonifacio Global City. The name of the new concept should give you an idea on the vibe of BGC's newest dining hotspot and right off the bat, this may very well be my kind of Nikkei. Why? Read on and find out...

Japanese Peruvian Cuisine From Lima to Manila at Nikkei Robata

From the vast and seemingly endless plains of the Pacific coastal region to the towering peaks of the Andes mountains and the lush rainforests of the Amazon basin, the rich and diverse and even extreme geography and colorful history of Peru have conspired for one of the world's unique cuisines. Peruvian Chefs Renato Kashimiro and Jorge Tomita from Lima's Shizen Restaurante Nikkei share their culinary heritage in a lavish feast at Nikkei Robata in Greenbelt 3 for an authentic taste of Peruvian flavors and ingredients with Japanese techniques...

In one memorable afternoon, the flavors of Peru were unveiled in an epic feast prepared by some of the finest culinary talents from Lima. Nikkei Robata recently hosted visiting Peruvian Chefs Renato Kashimiro and Jorge Tomita of Shizen Restaurante Nikkei who shared their modern and contemporary rendition of Japanese Peruvian cuisine in a grand feast of masterfully executed dishes. The exquisite dishes by Chefs Renato Kashimiro and Jorge Tomita may soon be found on the menus of Nikkei, Nikkei Robata and Nikkei Nama Bar and here's a sneak peek...

Step Inside Nikkei Nama Bar For a Tipple and Tasty Bites

The rich and elaborate weave of Japanese Peruvian cuisine remains one of the world's truly unique flavors blending two distinct cultures with modern innovative techniques. More than just an east-west fusion of culinary styles and despite its surge in popularity around the world, Nikkei cuisine is a continuously evolving story without restrictions to creativity. Yet its very uniqueness has also prevented Nikkei cuisine from flowing into the local culinary mainstream. But that's about to change.

In Manila, one name is top-of-mind when it comes to modern Nikkei flavors, and Carlo and Jackie Lorenzana are on a mission to increase accessibility to one of the world's inspired cuisines.

Since 2015, Carlo and Jackie Lorenzana shared this novel convergence of culinary cultures with the opening of their first Nikkei location in Makati. Fast forward to 2023, the Japanese Peruvian cuisine of Nikkei now boasts of six branches highlighting the cross-cultural blend of culinary styles and traditions.

The pioneering brand has also evolved with the times, showcasing three specific experiences bannered by the flagship concept Nikkei (see more on the original concept on my post, A Convergence of Peruvian and Japanese Flavors at Nikkei from 2018) supplemented by Nikkei Robata with its grilled offerings (more on my post, A Fab Fam Feast with the New Family Set Menu at Nikkei Robata in Newport Mall from early this year) and Nikkei Nama Bar. And today is a good day for a tipple and a bite at Nikkei Nama Bar...

Flavors of Boracay: That Cool Latin Vibe by the Beach at Muchos Latin American Kitchen & Bar

Sun, sand, sea, cocktails and sumptuous Latin cuisine with panoramic views of the island's famed beaches. It just doesn't get better than that...

The story of sumptuous Latin American flavors on the pristine powdery sands of Station 1's White Beach at Zuzuni Boutique Hotel was four years in the making when Patrick and Shria Florencio of Nonie's first fell in love with the property's quaint beachfront café back in 2018. After the closures due to the pandemic, a collaboration for a new restaurant concept was hatched named after Patrick and Shria's grumpy French bulldog Muchachos. Muchos Latin American Kitchen & Bar is one more colorful layer to the complex weave of flavors in the island's evolving culinary landscape, and it's a story that's just beginning...

Authentic and Flavorful South American Journeys Served and Delivered with Viaje by Kev

One chef's journey with authentic South American flavors is recreated, boxed and delivered to your doorstep...

Viaje by Kev takes your palate on a culinary adventure to South America with its specialty Pollo a la Brasa Set Tortilla Combo, a sumptuous feast with tender Peruvian-style roast chicken, refreshing Salsa Criolla, soft flour tortillas, Fried Yuca, rich White Garlic Cream Sauce and a duo of Viaje sauces, the Aji Rojo and Salsa Verde. Conveniently boxed, sealed and delivered to your doorstep, the Pollo a la Brasa Set Tortilla Combo from Viaje by Kev is as authentic as it gets and one of the best food delivery options for dining at home in this new normal. 

There's Something About Nanka Japanese Latin in Quezon City...

Drawing inspiration from the Japanese word for "like" and a casual equivalent to "something" or "anything new," there's just something about Nanka Japanese Latin...

Maybe it's the neighborhood, an old familiar haunt from so many years ago. Maybe it's the sheer boldness of setting up an innovative and modern restaurant in an area dominated by local and mainstream cuisine. Whatever it is, there's just something about Nanka Japanese Latin that makes going back to the old neighborhood such a treat...

Savor Multi-Cultural Layers of Flavors at Cocina Peruvia

The bold, fresh and rich flavors from half a world away are recreated much closer to home...

Cocina Peruvia introduces new dishes capturing the rich and diverse multi-cultural layers of Peruvian cuisine from tasty starters to savory mains. Discover Peruvian flavors...at Cocina Peruvia.

It's Sabado de Fiesta at Samba!

It's that time of the month, and it's time to fiesta...

Authentic street-style tacos prepared and assembled as you order, bowls of Peruvian-style ceviche made with the day's freshest catch and rounds of cocktails make every last Saturday of the month a much awaited and anticipated event. Saturday lunch is transformed to a weekend fiesta with fresh and vibrant Latin flavors, and here"s what you can expect with Sabado de Fiesta at Samba...

A Convergence of Peruvian and Japanese Flavors at Nikkei

The Japanese diaspora that started as early as the 12th century and peaked at the end of the Second World War in Asia has to led to the creation of a unique culinary fusion of flavors. With a sizeable Japanese community in Peru, it was just a matter of time before the world discovered the creative confluence of Peruvian and Japanese flavors...

Nikkei, which refers to Japanese migrants and their descendants who have established their own communities outside of Japan, is the perfect name for the unique dining establishment at Rockwell with its innovative and modern take on Peruvian-Japanese cuisine. Nikkei is also the popular term to describe this gastronomic blend of east and west, and you can have a taste of it right here at One Rockwell West...

Latin Vibes: A Christmas Feast with Peruvian Flavors at Samba.

The world is finally discovering Peruvian cuisine with its rich gastronomic heritage deeply rooted in tradition infused with diverse influences from more than five hundred years of historic cultural exchanges including Spanish, African, Chinese, Japanese and Italian notes for a truly unique culinary experience.

This Christmas day, discover the flavors of Peru and South America with a special holiday dinner at Samba at Shangri-La at The Fort for a taste of one of the world's distinct and emerging cuisines. The festive five-course meal, masterfully prepared by Chef Carlo Huerta Echegaray, include iconic Peruvian seafood starters and mains, a savory beef dish all the way to an indulgent dessert to cap your Peruvian dining experience for a unique Christmas day feast.