FAN - neo nikkei restaurant — Restaurant in Lima Metropolitan Area

This is a solid choice for fusion Japanese cuisine. I had the omakase, which, at 190 PEN (about $50 USD), is an absolute bargain — though the quality of the fish was anything but cheap. The meal included two plates of traditional sashimi and a variety of nigiri enhanced with modern sauces and fusion techniques. Every piece was flavorful and well-executed.

However, I won’t be returning — not because of the food, but because of the atmosphere, which was chaotic and poorly managed.

For starters, omakase dinner reservations are only accepted at exactly 7:15 p.m., when the restaurant is just opening. When I arrived at that time, the staff and chefs were still prepping — wiping down tables and cleaning the kitchen. The strong smell of bleach and cleaning products lingered for the first 20 minutes, which was off-putting. Then I waited another 15 minutes before receiving the first dish.

Secondly, the bar seating lacked any sense of intimacy or structure. Nearly all diners were in large groups, including a family of five who showed up without a reservation and were seated right next to me at the counter. In a true omakase setting — where the chef serves you directly and explains each dish — counter seating should be reserved for parties of one or two to preserve the personal, immersive experience.

To make matters worse, the family next to me displayed no dining etiquette, destroying their chopsticks and watching TikTok videos on speakerphone. As the evening progressed, more large groups arrived, and the staff scrambled to rearrange tables to accommodate them. The whole setting felt more like a noisy canteen than a curated omakase experience.

While this might reflect a broader cultural norm in parts of South America, where large groups and relaxed dining customs are common, it ultimately detracted from what could have been a truly memorable meal.

Also worth noting: two of the dishes included pork and chicken, which caught me off guard. If you have dietary restrictions, be sure to say...

This is one of the most unforgettable experiences in my entire trip to Peru. The fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine is something that can be found in some countries, but nothing comes close to the way they do it here. First of all, the atmosphere is excellent. It is elegant, quiet, yet it is also hip and buzzy. I was stupid enough to not make a reservation because it was just myself and I walked in and luckily there was a single seat at the sushi bar for me. I asked if I could do the omakase tasting but you have to reserve that. I was obviously very disappointed, but then the incredible hostess Yosseline basically told me that she will re-create something similar and guide me through it, although it won’t be the exact same. I’m not exactly sure what the tasting was, but I can’t imagine that it was better than this! She guided me through every dish and even switched some things up based on my preferences.

I live in New York and we have so many of these tasting menus that it’s becoming boring but this place is something different . every dish is exciting, local, and vibrant. You never really know what you’re going to get next, and it’s great to try familiar Dishes From local areas like sea urchin from Pisco in Peru.

Not that this is the most important part, but it is certainly a part of it is that the price for the meal is incredible compared to a tasting menu in New York or really anywhere at all. For only about US$50, you can have an 11 course tasting menu that will take you to the moon and back in terms of flavor and service. I just cannot believe that this is not more popular so I’m going to enjoy it while it lasts! Another shoutout to Yosseline for making it such a great experience and I’m going to come back tomorrow, give...

New Japanese place for me that I would go back in a heart beat. Sit at the bar if possible and watch them do their magic. Let’s get something out of the way about the 4 stars instead of 5. I had asked them to replace the octopus for something else on one of their nigiris since they were out of octopus and they straight out said no. Really? You are behind some amazing, fresh ingredients and you couldn’t go out of the box and offered the nigiri with something else if you were out of one ingredient. Ok, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get down to the good stuff. The nigiris were seriously GOOD some more than others but overall a big yes for me. Get the nigiris, and also get the nigiris! You will thank me later. If you like oysters, then go for their oysters as well. Try them all (I believe they have 3 different types of presentation). Also if you want some changes in texture the. I would recommend the spicy tuna tartare over the really crispy right with a chewy interior (addictive in a good way). Make a reservation if you want to come by since it’s a fairly small place, it could get packed and have you waiting for minutes...