Fusion fare is as popular as ever in the capital, but one type of cuisine that's enjoying the Lima-light right now is Nikkei. The culinary mash-up of East Asian and Latin American flavours, techniques and concepts really is a harmonious pairing, resulting in a fabulous range of lip-smacking dishes. And if you're in the market for a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant in London, make sure to check out our recommendations below.
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Last updated on 21st November 2025
Sitting prettily in Kensington, this intimate dining destination offers quite the experience. Just like the gorgeous interiors, the food menu at Zuaya is sumptuous; dive into pan-Latin plates such as tuna avocado tacos and seabass ceviche elevated with wild berries.
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If you're looking for the best Nikkei restaurant in London, Ayllu is a hot contender. The Paddington plot was simply made for date nights, with dark, sultry interiors and mouthwatering munch. Get stuck into smoked octopus tiraditos, freshly prepared sushi and slow-cooked pork belly.
Serving up sophisticated fusion fare, Oriole is giving us a taste of things to come at their permanent reopening later this year. Expect tasty small plates like beef tartare and smoked cauliflower, as well as a range of premium spirits and internationally-inspired cocktails. This speakeasy-style spot has got live piano music every night too.
A stunning Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant on Sun Street, Lima Shoreditch draws on the original Michelin-recommended location of the same name in Fitzrovia. A huge skylight makes up the centre of the space, bathing the dining area in light, with a pretty installation coming down from the ceiling to complete the look.
Across the menus of innovative Nikkei cuisine, expect the likes of mixed ceviche (sea bass, gambas, octopus, sweet potato) in tiger's milk, bluefin tuna tartare with shiso leaf tempura, and wagyu beef saltado.
Flaunting plush velvet booths, dangling foliage and rooftop views, Sushisamba Covent Garden is a total beaut. It's also one of the best Japanese restaurants in Central London, marrying East Asian and South American elements for an inviting dining experience.
Be immersed in Peruvian culture over at COYA Mayfair, one of the best Latin restaurants in London. While surrounded by vibrant patterns, tropical plants and royal blue seating, treat your tastebuds to a load of upmarket eats washed down with plenty of pisco sours.
Chotto Matte London's menu celebrates innovative Nikkei food, providing a slick fine dining experience. Blending Japanese and Peruvian flavours, this West End eatery whips up salmon tataki tartare, asado de tira and spicy tuna rolls, with signature cocktails to match.
Located in the heart of St James, PIRAÑA is more than just a dining destination - it's a journey into the seductive depths of the ocean. From the moment you enter, you're immersed in an opulent underwater haven, featuring two expansive rooms and a private dining area. With textured, sea-inspired walls, soaring ceilings awash in captivating blues, and flowing, curvilinear designs, every detail evokes the mystique and luxury of the deep sea.
The menu is a celebration of bold Nikkei flavours, beginning with a stellar raw section. Highlights include seabass ceviche with aji amarillo leche de tigre, and for sushi aficionados, the selection offers an impressive array of sashimi, nigiri, and sushi rolls.
For those of you who fancy a casual evening of delish Peruvian food, get on down to Senor Ceviche Carnaby. When you're not guzzling your way through the pisco-laced cocktail menu, get your smackers around uchucuta-drizzled flat iron steak or seabass swimming in tangy tiger's milk.
At its venues in Leyton and Stratford, Bamboo Mat is slinging out a range of mouthwatering Nikkei dishes. Not only can you get delightful sushi rolls (including ones that are flame-torched at your table), but also ceviche, chicken antiucho and ox cheeks with yuzu potato puree.
