Nikkei isn’t trying to explain itself. It just shows up—bold, compact, and confident—with a menu that fuses Japanese precision with Peruvian fire. From the team behind Barranco, this Laurier East spot runs on ají amarillo, yuzu, and enough citrus-kissed leche de tigre to spark a ceviche epiphany. Chef Daniel Silva, alongside Michelangelo Miceli, delivers small plates with sharp edges: filet mignon tataki laced with togarashi, tuna tartare punched up with Peruvian spice, and a chirashi bowl reimagined through a South American lens. The drinks hold their own—think pisco-maracuya sours and house cocktails garnished with herbs grown out back. Inside, the vibe leans sultry: velvet booths, shou sugi ban woodwork, and mosaic tile give the former Café Les Entretiens a new rhythm. It’s a solid bet for a quick drink and snack or a slow graze through plates meant to share. Either way, it’s one of the few spots that actually nails this kind of fusion.