#HelloRecommends: Nuances of Japan and Peru at Nikkei Restaurant in Bree Street

In a bustling Bree Street, Nikkei Restaurant stands proud, tempting bypassers to take the staircase that leads up to a moody space that seems to be constantly alive with conversation. It’s ultimately the blend of Peruvian diversity and the nuances of traditional, yet modern Japan that has everyone talking.

We were welcomed and escorted to the second floor, where marble-like tables lit with trendy golden lamps look down onto the vibey open kitchen and fellow guests seated downstairs. The Japanese-Peruvian restaurant’s walls are adorned with subtle palm-tree designs that create the illusion of leaves’ shadows, highlighted with wall-mounted lights and complemented with greenery all around. The waiters’ uniforms add to the overall look and feel, with pink Japanese-inspired shirts that bring a dash of colour into an otherwise rather monochrome space. 

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