Shizen Barra Nikkei - Review - San Isidro - Lima - The Infatuation

"Nikkei restaurants in Peru reflect the histories of the families or individuals who created them. In this case, Shizen Barra Nikkei blends Japanese heritage with northern Peruvian roots, specifically those of Piura. This spot is a contemporary, cozy space where sashimi comes from the day’s catch, tiraditos arrive crowned with scallops and rocoto, and hearty nikumono norteño—slow-cooked veal with a Nikkei-style northern dressing—sits alongside loche purée and rice with peas. If you want substance, roll with the criollo tantanmen made with chicken broth, a bold criollo sofrito, short ribs, and a subtle kick of spice. The perfect finisher is the chumbeques, reimagined as an algarrobo parfait with algarrobina caramel sauce and achiote cookies. RESERVE A TABLE" - Paola Miglio