What is Japanese Nikkei cuisine?

“Nikkei” is the name given to Japanese people living in Peru. Like any other migrants who needed to adapt, so did their food, and that’s how Japanese Nikkei cuisine was born. It is an exotic mix between Peruvian and Japanese culture. Unlike the traditional Japanese cuisine, it introduces bold flavours characterised by its sourness and spiciness with Japanese cooking methods employed to create a new unique fusion. One of the major Japanese influences was the appearance of seafood in Peruvian cuisine, which is not this South American country’s staple food.

From Peru to Bali

Bringing a new elevated dining experience to Padma Resort Legian’s most popular restaurant, Tenkai, our Peruvian chef Sandro Medrano is thrilled to share his vibrant culture through his creations. We are excited to be one of the very few first Japanese Nikkei restaurants in Bali, and we hope to bring new vibes to the island’s culinary scene. 

Meet the man behind the heavenly Japanese Nikkei dishes 

 

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Born and raised in Lima, the capital of Peru, Chef Sandro has always been into cooking since a very young age. His passion for culinary started by helping his mother cook homemade Peruvian food. After finishing a university degree in culinary and adventuring worldwide, his love for cooking extended to Japanese Nikkei, fine dining and omakase.

A bunch of delectable Japanese Nikkei signatures

Dishes like Ceviches, Nigiris Nikkei, Robata Anticuchos, and Tiraditos are what the renewed Tenkai offers and will not disappoint. Inspired by the freshness of locally sourced ingredients and the unique taste of Japanese Nikkei, your dining experience will be more special than ever. 

To complete your Japanese Nikkei experience, find extraordinary beverage selections such as sake, shochu, Balinese artisan arak from Tabanan, signature cocktails and premium wine with the Coravin system to preserve wine quality. Dine and wine in a modern ambience with its newly redecorated interior; it’s the cherry on top of your Bali holiday sloto stars casino.

 

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Tenkai Japanese Nikkei Restaurant is open daily from 6 PM – 11 PM.

1st sitting, from 6 PM – 8 PM

2nd sitting from 8.15 PM until finish

For more information and reservation, please contact our Food and Beverage team at [email protected].