K'kinaco - Nikkei & Pisco Bar

Love, love, love! We sat at the bar and had an absolute perfect experience. The food is fresh and amazing. The drinks are creative and yummy. And the staff could not be any better. Everyone is happy, engaging and fun! Cannot wait to return!

Can’t say enough positive things about my experience here. Beautiful space with authentic flavors that honor the amazing flavors of Peru. Every employee either greeted me, smiled, checked in on me, and delivered great service. I was able to chat with the owner and his son as well who were both very personable and made me feel special. My bartender had great recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu. Needless to say I will be back and encourage everyone to come check this place out! Great drinks and food! These photos don’t do it justice, but I had to take some pics for my Peruvian friends and people who know. This place is a true TREASURE! Minnesota is lucky to have them.

The food was super yummy. We had ceviche and it was super good a little bit spicy 🌶️ but super good. The service it was really great and fast.

We had an awesome experience with the food fusion. It works! The beef was perfectly cooked along with the upon noodles. I love calamari prepared in such a fresh and tasty way. This is how calamari should be prepared. Nailed it! The pisco flight was the perfect way to try just a bit at a time. I loved it. I can't speak highly enough about the Pervian ceviche is fire! Then the desserts were worthy of making space for as well. Hands down nailed it! 👏 to the 👨‍🍳! The service staff were wonderful. The only imperfection that was fine for us because we shared every plate, but not all of our main entree dishes came at the same time. We plan on coming back to try more of the fusion dishes!

My best friend from graduate school was a student from Peru, Jesus Melendez. Over the years, we have shared many Peruvian dishes with Jesus and his wife Lucy. The food at K’kinaco were all spot on Peruvian classics!! We got the Causita sampler and the fried Yucca for appetizers. The chicken salad and Ahi tuna were our favorites. It is an interesting dish, made with cold mashed potatoes. We loved the ceviche! Flan for dessert is a classic. I thought it was firmer than I remembered but it was still delicious. My wife enjoyed two pisco cocktails. I stopped drinking alcohol so I got the house made soda.

My wife and I went for dinner on mother's day after visiting family most of the day - I had just seen the reviews on maps and it looked interesting. All their drinks are Pisco based and very well done. We started with the calamari salad with pickled vegetables which exceeded my expectations and finished with two of the seafood specials - definitely plan to go back. Lots of families there that night with multiple generations celebrating the day but service was fast attentive despite a good crowd for a Sunday evening. There isn't much parking on the street but there are two free public lots very close.

My friend and I had a fabulous experience on a slower Wednesday night. We got the table that we requested, the waiter was very knowledgeable about the food and very engaging. The food was PHENOMENAL and the drinks were refreshing and fun. We only tried 3 things on the menu - the Ceviche, Shashimi and a Fried Roll but all was top notch. We definitely wanna go again and try more items.

I highly recommend getting a classic pisco sour and the tuna tiraditos. Even my family who typically do not like raw sushi loved it here. Amazing flavors in an approachable atmosphere. I’m so glad I took staff recommendations through the menu.

The sushi rolls are top notch! The pisco deinks are amazing. The service is impeccable. Wait staff all work together. The ambiance is clean and welcoming. This has become our go to spot for Japanese Peruvian sushi. Señor Enrique the owner and chef always has a smile on his face when customers return. He treats customers like family.

Fantastic rolls - especially the one with the shrimp tempura. Tuna roll was also really good. Chicken fried rice was also good - not extraordinary. That's all I tried (takeout), but I will go back for sure (100%)

Situated in downtown Hopkins, this place was easy to find and very cute inside. Upon entry, we were immediately seated at a table and a server approached to give us water and drinks. It was really fun to learn about the history and culture of the restaurant, and That the chef is well known for other local restaurants that I love. The Pisco is a very unique and tasty alcohol that I was glad to try. The food also tasted well, got the gyozas, some Nigiri, and a sampler with chicken salad, tuna, salad, and raw tuna under a mashed potato base. This was very unique with interesting flavors that I was glad to try.

First time and it was SO good! Our server was so kind and attentive, gave us some of the best suggestions. Food was so good, especially their classic ceviche and their maracuya pisco! Definitely coming back again very soon!

If you're looking for an all around amazing experience from drinks to food to service, this is your spot! I'm always blown away at the excellent service you receive at K'kinaco. Our waitress took us on a full tour of the menu. The cocktails are so unique and delicious. I had the mojito, my friends raved about the pisco sours. The ceviche is out of this world, the best in the cities. The Inka roll was incredible. My personal favorite dish is the aji de gallina, it's a unique mix of chicken, potatoes and cheese with rice. Unlike anything I have ever had before. Can't wait to go back!

Finally got to try this place and it was outstanding! Our server Maximillo? Was fab and very knowledgeable of the menu, explained the best items to order although don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu! He had such passion for the cuisine and was so nice and friendly ,so refreshing All of the food we ate was excellent The Pisco Sour was excellent, went down way too easy The Purple Rain cocktail was a tad on the sweeter side for me but had to get being a Prince fan!! The ceviche was very good- unlike any other ceviche I had tried before this being the national dish of Peru it was very unique but the Mahi Mahi was the star of the show with the sauce The udon saltado was excellent- full of flavor and the noodles were so soft and yummy Now my faves were the Nekkei rolls in particular The Mancora roll was delicious and fresh And the K'Kinaco roll was equally delicious but completely different flavors - soo tasty Definitely excited to come back and try more menu items !! Ambiance was perfect too, restaurant wass busy but service was excellent and level of noise was fine , easy to have a conversation still unlike a lot of newer restaurants lately High quality food and service in downtown Hopkins!!

Loved. Such a unique fusion of flavors. Cannot believe it's been open over a year and it's our first time trying. The drinks were amazing. And the food was SO delicious and fresh. Although tables were booked, they had a bar area open for food and drinks which was actually so fun because we got to watch the sushi being made and meet the owner chef Enrique. Just overall such a great experience! Will definitely be back! And if you like it hot definitely ask for it spicy! It was the perfect amount (although would be quite spicy for Minnesota standards - don't worry, standard is no/low spice to cater to the masses).

I'm so glad I finally had the chance to check out K'kinaco! The Peruvian/Japanese combination is really unique and all the flavors were fresh and exciting. The restaurant was bustling on a Saturday night but we were still able to get a table right away and there is plenty of street parking outside. We got to try a lot of dishes - my favorites were the hamachi tiraditos (huge pieces of beautiful sashimi with a refreshing ponzu sauce) and grilled yellowtail cheek. Both specialty rolls we tried were also excellent - the inka roll was more creamy/smoky and the mancora roll was more light/herbaceous. Ceviche was also good although I still preferred the tiraditos. For people that don't like sushi, it's nice that they have traditional Peruvian dishes as well - both the lomo saltado and arroz chaufa were also great. The only dish was that just okay was the fried yuccas, it was a little bland. All that food only came out to ~$50 per person, it is definitely a great place for a date night or special occasion. Will be back for sure!

Food was delicious. Loved the roll and passion fruit pisco sour. Service was fantastic! Enjoyed a nice meal by myself at the bar and had a great time.

Our server was so nice, friendly, and extremely helpful! It wasn't too busy and had a nice date night feel to it. We got several of the dishes to split, and the yakisoba won the night. I would go back alone for that yakisoba. It was so so yummy. The mancora roll tasted so extremely fresh- I love a good soy paper wrap. We also tried the traditional ceviche, but it just wasn't my jam since it was more soupy than I'm used to. Everything else we had was so good too. Wonderful flavors here.

We had never had Peruvian cuisine before so we were unsure what to expect. However, we will be going back but on a date night where we want to spend $$. The food was delicious! It was the freshest sushi roll we ever had but it cost $25 for 1 roll. The beef in the udon noodle dish was so tender and flavorful. If you don't like cilantro though, beware there was a TON (we are cilantro lovers)b The Pisco Sour is a traditional Peruvian liquor -- the regular sour was a gingery, Moscow Mule flavor which I didn't really care for. The Mango was really good, though! The service was very professional: attending to us, describing menu items, and suggesting items we did end up enjoying. * Downtown Hopkins is quaint and you can walk-off a full stomach * Street or ramp parking * Small 2-person tables for sharing plates unless you have a reservation * Large drink menu selection but limited in terms of liquor options (as it is a Pisco bar)

Food was good. Loved the Peruvian beer. Udon beef was delicious. The pepper sauces had the right amount of heat and the flavors was great

Food was excellent, got great recommendations from the staff. Tried a couple of pisco drinks based on recommendations, and topped off with the pudding dessert. Will be back! Loved the atmosphere.

Amazing sushi and decent service. Drinks were quite lovely too! Think my friend was looking for his regular server but the one who assisted us did a decent job and such. Food ordered came fast and we definitely got full from everything we ordered. There were so many other things that we wanted to try but we got so stuffed out bellies would have burst forth if we had anything else. I'm a lightweight but I'd love to try the other drinks too. Great outing with great company

Nice cozy but elegant ceviche restaurant in dt Hopkins. We were greeted with smile and attentiveness by the hosts. The food delivered the taste I expected, authentic with high level of attention to details.

First of all I'll start by saying as someone from the west coast I have extremely high standards for sushi and I can say without a doubt this is some of the best sushi I've had in my life. It is undoubtedly the best sushi in the Twin Cities. I would rate in higher than other popular favorites in the area. The service was impeccable. They topped off our drinks multiple times and gave us several samples of different drinks on the menu for free. They explained to us the history behind the word "Nikkei " and importance of Pisco to Peruvian culture. Both rolls I had were delicious. The fish is so fresh. My second roll the Chalaco roll in particular, I really appreciated the lemony flavor which I found unique. My favorite dish was probably the yellowtail cheek. My first time having it. It's prepared in a basic way but is seasoned perfect. It's simply grilled and salted. It comes with chili oil but it's truly not needed. It's incredibly soft, so it just melts in your mouth. Both my drinks good too. You can't go wrong with anything on the drink menu but I highly recommend trying one of their pisco drinks since that's their specialty. Overall the place is charming. We sat at the bar. The vibe is very much Peruvian influenced. I can't believe this gem is in Hopkins of all places ! I will be returning very soon. P.S be ready to spend that hard earned money! $$$

We found this restaurant while walking around on main street in Hopkins! I lived in Peru for four months and have not had Peruvian food in years. This place is a fusion restaurant of Japanese and Peruvian dishes. We stayed with the Peruvian side of things and man oh man was it good. The restaurant has a clean friendly ambiance and the service was super prompt and friendly. Our server was super knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!

This is a little hidden jem in Hopkins. I would go there for the atmosphere alone. The music is so chill and I could just sit here drinking Pisco and eating sushi and reading a book. The service is attentive but they give you time to enjoy your food and company without interuption. We had Two different Pisco drinks, they were both really yummy. Appitizers we had the special cervice which came with fried calamari on top. Super Delicious, and a good sized portion. Fried yucca was light and delicious. Aji De Gallina we like if you make a open pot pie with rice instead of pie. The Inka Roll was really good, not what I expected. I had one of the specials that basically was a delicious seafood pealla. I would totally go again. I found it to be a super interesting expirience.

Did you know that Maido Restaurant in Lima, Peru, is top of the World's 50 Best Restaurants list? K'kinaco Nikkei does, and the food is Japanese/Peruvian too. I'm not saying that the Hopkins MN restaurant deserves a Michelin star, but they take great pride, present their food beautifully, and (if you are allowed alcohol) with a Pisco Sour cocktail everything tastes truly wonderful. The hospitality is warm and careful, and so is the atmosphere. Last night the bluefin sushi was remarkable. Very high quality fish. If you've never had ceviche, try it here, and if you need culinary comfort do what a Peruvian might and have lomo saltado. You will be happy.

Finally enjoyed food from K'Kinaco delivered to LTD Brewing. K'Kinaco delivers to LTD Brewing on certain nights. Flavors and quality of the wings, fried rice and gyosas left me wanting more. Ordering was easy. Delivery was very prompt. Next time, we will dine-in so we can sample more from the full menu.

We went there on weeknight since we didn't make a reservation and it was pretty busy. Street parking available in front and back. The restaurant is nice, gives a forestry vibe with decorations. We ordered ceviche, sushi, yucca fries, and their specialty dish causitas.

In town for work. Wanted something close and tasty. Coworker yelped, and we happened upon this fine spot. It was delicious. I've been to Peru, and I had some of the best food of my life. This menu had a wonderful mix of Peruvian dishes and Japanese flavors. Our server walked us through, and was very sweet. She answered all out questions. We got the traditional ceviche, calamari salad (yum), sashimi and a roll. We were stuffed. It was all very good, and it reminded of my trip many years ago. The space is nice with lots of booths. I'm a booth girl myself. Highly suggest!

I was delighted to find a Japanese Peruvian spot in Hopkins! The staff were so friendly and helpful. The mellow Latin jazz music took the edge off a long day, and the decor was calm and elegant. We tried causitas, which our server described as "mashed potatoes." Those words did not do them justice. The mashed potatoes were chilled, smooth, and subtly seasoned. They were like potato dumplings on which were placed tuna salad, chicken salad with crunchy topping, and tuna sashimi. It was a meeting of nigiri sushi, high tea sandwiches, and Peruvian potatoes. They were delicious and satisfying. I also ordered the ceviche special, raw white fish, sweet potato, two kinds of corn served with deep fried calamari. The calamari were crispy and tender. The fish in the cold broth provided a sunny contrast with the crispy corn, the sweet potato, and cold starchy corn. This, too, was satisfying. The flavors spoke of sunny fruits and hint of spice. We also took home a box of Peruvian flan. The small square was very rich. Instead of overpowering caramel sauce, there was a fruity sauce, a mint sprig, and bits of fruit. I lack the vocabulary to describe my experience, but I will definitely be back. I want to try their sushi next time. So many sushi joints seem to assume that you will drown your sushi in soy sauce and wasabi, and I have a feeling this place will resist such treatment. Next time we have out of town guests, I will take them here because I've never had food like this before and most likely they have not either.

I don't know how this restaurant is not on the list for 10 best restaurants in the area! It was our first visit and we arrived without a reservation on Friday evening so we sat at the bar! Alvaro, our bartender, was awesome with suggestions and service! The food was perfect. The Peruvian chicken dish - yummy. We both shared that and two sushi rolls. All was delicious. I had the mango pisco and my husband had the pisco sour. We will be back.

Food was amazing!! Service was excellent! The sushi was a combination of ingredients that melt in your mouth. The steak in the udon saltado was so tender and tasty. We had the yellow tail cheek for the first time and all I can say is it will not be our last! Our server was lovely, very informative, and helpful!

Make your way to the 'burb of Hopkins for a big city experience. This place is awesome. Fascinating and delicious menu - both food and drink, great vibe, and a staff that makes you think everyone working there is the owner. Truly a delight!

What a fantastic spot! The server was really nice and knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. He answered all of our questions (we had a lot). Inside was nice - it felt like something that wouldn't be out of place in somewhere like chicago or california. I've been wanting to try Peruvian Japanese food for a while - never expected to find it in Hopkins, MN! I was out there visiting family, and we're japanese so we wanted to give this place a try. I'm a fan! They have reservations, but we were going on a weeknight and there were a ton of empty tables so walking in prob would have been fine. My udon saltado was so good. The noodles were cooked perfectly - they were thick and chewy and soaked up the lomo saltado sauce excellently. Our server recommended this over the other dish that had noodles because he liked the udon better. We also got the yellowtail cheek - which I though was just going to be cheek but it was the whole collarbone - hamachi kama. It was super tasty. Got the ceviche - peruvian style is some of my favorite since it's mostly just fish and tigre de leche. I normally like the giant corn pieces they serve with ceviche but these felt a little more bland, but excellent with the sauce. The causitas were soooo good too. We didn't know what we were getting into but they were so beautifully plated and tasty to boot, full of different textures. My family got the rolls, which I thought were super good - loved the limey taste of the sauce to them, but they thought the sauce was a little too much. I'd recommend asking for the sauce on the side if you're not sure. All our drinks were delicious too (I tried them all haha). The non-alcoholic specialty one was quite good too! On the sweeter side but not too sweet. Def if I'm in the area again, this place will be at the top of what I throw into the "where should we go for dinner" ring. Even my auntie who is a little picky and doesn't like raw fish (not even ceviche) found enough things she liked here.

Everything we had here was perfectly prepared. From the cocktails to dessert, the bar and kitchen does an outstanding job. The pisco sour and the paloma are excellent cocktails. Strong and very cold - perfect. And those are just two of a pretty extensive list of drinks. They have beer and wine as well. The ceviche is definitely a star. We ordered it spicy and it's a geat start to your meal. Tried the gyoza too which was good. For the main course we ordered the mancora roll and the udon saltado. Both delicious and expertly prepared. They also have a couple of desserts. Get the caramel pudding - amazing. It's hard to believe you can just walk in here and get a table without a reservation. Really cannot wait to return!

Parking is fantastic in Hopkins - lots of lots, street parking. Always free. Never have had an issue. This is a Nikkei and Pisco bar with all the good vibes! Nikkei is the Peruvian style of cooking Japanese & Peruvian Pisco is a drink made from a variety of grapes that is produced & distilled in Peru. The staff was very friendly and helpful when asking questions on drinks & food. I already know I will be back to try more of the menu! Chicha Sour - Pisco, lime, egg white, chicha morada, & syrup YUMMMM get this! Try a basic pisco sour first though. I had a previous visit when I was just having drinks. Maracuya Sour - Pisco, lime, egg white, & passion fruit juice. Gyosas - deep fried pork dumplings, pork, and aji amarillo sauce. These were a win and so was the sauce. Tekka Maki - Tuna roll Mancora Roll - salon, Hamachi, escolar, avocado, cucumbers, poke & tuna on top.This is basically one of the best rolls in MN i've ever had. It was soft and pillowy but flavorful. Obsessed and want it again. Honoro Vera - white organic blend from Rueda Spain. I will be returning many times!

Walking in you can tell it is a clean and ambient setting for both a romantic evening or a family dinner. The service is prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable of the menu. They will offer suggestions and all of them were spot on. We had a variety of items but for me the true winner was the ceviche. They have some of the best I have had in Minnesota. Absolutely a must if you like fish. The lomo Saltado was also outstanding and absolutely delicious. The gyoza, chicken skewers, and soft shell crab were good just not blow me away good. So that is why I gave it a four and if I could it would be a 4.5 :).

Phenomenal pisco sours. The antichuchos were juicy and flavorful. Ceviche had great flavor. Worth the hype.

Open and friendly atmosphere. We had a reservation and got seated right away. A casual dining experience with bright and open area. The wait staff was over quickly and set us up with waters and helped us get some drinks. He was also very helpful in having us pick the items on the menu. We started with a few appetizers. Edamame, Fried Yuccas and Shishito Pepper. The edamame was cooked well and seasoned well. It's edamame so nothing extraordinary but solid. The yucca was fried well and the sauce was really tasty. That's what made it. The shishito peppers were the most interesting of the lot with a soy based sauce. Most of the peppers were mild but there were a couple in there that had quite a kick. We ordered a bunch of entrees. The Causa Trio and the Classic Ceviche were standouts. The trio was unique with the proteins on a Peruvian yellow potato cake. The flavors were subtle and just a very light and airy tasty trio. The tuna one was the standout with both presentation and taste. The ceviche was a perfect blend of crunch and fresh flavor of the broth. The Udon Satado was brothy and the onions and gave it a nice crunch. The beef was tender and had a great flavor and smell of being grilled on charcoal. The beef kushiyaki robata was tender and cooked to a perfect temperature. The aji amarillo sauce was the star here. The arroz chaufa, in my opinion was the weakest of the entrees. Not a bad chicken fried rice by any means just not quite as exciting as the other dishes. We ended the meal with the two desserts on the menu. The suspiro de limena was the star here. Silky smooth, in a martini glass with the perfect amount of sweet. The flan was a little too dense for my tastes. Not bad but certainly wouldn't pick that again when I have the caramel pudding as a choice. The pisco sours are the recommended drinks here. We had the maracuya sour and the chicha sour. The maracuya was the favorite here with all adults ordering that after trying mine. Overall a really nice meal, good service and a fun night out. Will be going there again to try some of the other items and ordering what we loved this time around.

I'm in LOVE. I live less than 2 minutes away from this place and am kicking myself for talking this long to make my first visit. these meals were some of the best I've had in months and it was just right in my backyard ‍ perfect portions, home-like atmosphere with a well above par menu of choices to choose from. we devoured each dish and I'm already dying for our next visit to try more. i am literally so impressed. with a Peruvian flair, this spot might be giving billy sushi a run for its make a reservation and make it now - you will not regret it. our orders: the gyoza (unique & crispy - would order again!), spicy tuna & k'kinaco roll (unfreakingbelievable), & lastly the udon saltado (complete deliciousness). On my second visit, we got the edamame & another sushi roll that I can't remember but it was unique and delicious.

K'Kinaco immediately joins Hoagies, Pub 819, and Tibet Corner as one of the best reasons to spend time in downtown Hopkins. Friendly service, an expansive menu that does justice to its Japanese-Peruvian influences, and old fashioned charm make it a unique gem for date night or after work dinner with colleagues. Their sushi menu is legit by all accounts but I'm partial to their robata and house specialties (the arroz chaufa is a 10).

The menu is slightly different from what was currently on the website. We ordered 3 drinks: pisco sour, chicha morada and Cerro Azul, felt they were so so. The food was very good. For 2 of us, we ordered the trio causitas, udon saltado, kkinaco roll and salmon tiraditos. Our favorite was the causitas. We had low expectations for the udon saltado, but surprisingly we love that too. The kkinaco roll was not bad, but a little on the dryer side, if you prefer your sushi roll to be more saucy. The service is very good, didnt have to wait more after checking in. Server was very friendly and checked if we have been here before and then made recommendations. Also, I spilled a drink by accident, but server went above and beyond and replaced it with a new one. The ambience was nice. Some restaurants in the twin cities put tables between different parties very near to each other, but this isn't the case here.

A group of 8 of us came here about two weeks ago for my friend's birthday and it was not the best. We were excited to go to the restaurant since I told my friends I enjoyed the food and drinks and had a nice time there. But this visit was not it. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Friday, I think by the time we were there there were maybe two or three other tables and a few people seated at the bar. Maybe it was a bad day for our server, but they took a long time to bring our water (we received water after asking three times and by then we already had our drinks and most of our food delivered). A friend asked what the market price was for some fish on the menu and when our server did not know, they said they would ask, but when they returned they said they forgot to ask. Two of us did not get our entire orders and our server had said that we never ordered it when they had a notepad, wrote down our orders, and repeated our order to us to confirm it was right before they left the table. The drinks were good and the food was okay, but we were rather disappointed in our overall experience.

Absolutely delicious food and spectacular service. Hopkins is lucky to have such a gem!

This place is a gem. Hadn't been back in a while and was pleased to have a great meal. Menu is eclectic with Japanese dishes/sushi as well as Peruvian Our waiter made some great recommendations including the Arroz Camarones which evidently is the Peruvian version of paella. Oh, and the Pisco sour is not to be missed.

Worth it! I can say I drool at the sight of the photos I still have of the food from this place. The mussels are a must try and you'll want more after one taste. The experience was so nice and service was great. The waiter even explained the history of the plan and even offered to explain the menu. 10/10 recommend

Very pleasant server! Great service overall. The server explained his favorite dishes and showed pictures on his phone. The food is tasty and artistic both.

Wow!!! This new spot is awesome. You have to try it out! We got a reservation early and it was quiet but by mid evening the place was hopping! There is seating at the bar (sushi bar and traditional bar) but the restaurant isn't huge. Right downtown hopkins so you can usually find parking on the street. We started with drinks and apps. The bar is not a full extensive bar but focused cocktails with pisco and a few other spirits, wine and beer. The pisco sour was great! Food came out super fast, drinks were slightly slower once the place got busy but wasn't bad. One of the owners (I think Roberto?) came to our table to greet us and give some background on the restaurant, such a nice touch! Food: -Gyozas Appetizer: 8/10 - was your typical fried gyoza with a unique sauce that's Peruvian -fried yucca: 5/10 - this was my least favorite dish. Just didn't have a ton of flavor or crisp and the sauce was bland -Arroz (fried rice): 9/10 - yum!!! This was a great dish. Super moist and good blend of veggies/ingredients. Nice portion size as well -Lomo Saltado: 10/10 - wow. Such a simple dish but packed with flavor. The meat was amazing! -Udon Saltado: 8/10 - very similar to the Lomo, just with meat and vegetables on noodles. The noodles were unlike anything I've had before. I liked them but they're a bit slimy? So just warning there! -Inka Roll: 10/10 - YUM and MUST TRY!!! This was one of their specialty warm rolls and was soooo good. The sauces were like a spicy mayo but not spicy and an eel type sauce. More sweet and rich -Aji de gallina: 9/10 - this surprised us. I didn't know what to expect and when it came out I was nervous but no regrets. It's basically shredded chicken in a creamy sauce with rice and potatoes! This place is truly a gem and is an awesome way to try some Peruvian Japanese food (who knew that was a thing?!). Highly recommend trying it out and can't wait to go again!

The food was delish! The base sauce in the Ceviche was very flavorful, and it brought out many savory tastes in the various portions of whitefish, roasted corn, & sweet potato. Additionally, our friendly server, Jake, was very helpful in explaining menu items and recommending house specialities and traditional drinks. Thanks, Farmer Jake!

First of all!! The area gave a very romantic and luxurious decor. Our server Alvaro was absolutely fantastic, friendly and very welcoming. He went above and beyond by showing us pictures of the yummy food. That helped us know what we want to eat. For that our experience is 20/10.

Ask me about Nikkei cuisine. No, seriously, do. Don't know what it is? Same. At least, that's what I was like, when my friend asked want to try K'Kinaco for their grand opening? I'll save you an internet search - Nikkei cuisine refers to the Peruvian style of cooking Japanese food. Nikkei itself refers to the term for the descendants of Japanese immigrants, but it's used often to refer to Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Cool, right? Now you're a little more cultured than my uncultured ass a month ago. Let's get down to the food: we were craving rolls, so we ordered the K'kinaco roll and a Mancora roll to share, as well as shrimp tempura to share which was recommended by the server. The shrimp tempura was outstanding and actually pretty freaking huge! I really enjoyed the K'kinaco roll as well - I'm a sucker for tuna, but that tiger milk that was drizzled on top? It was a little spicy, a little tangy, and a lot of perfect. The Mancora roll borders on a little sour, but was also pretty tasty as well if you prefer that. For drinks, we had to try the pisco. It's a pisco bar. Why would you not? Neither of us had tried pisco before, but we were recommended to try the Maracuya Sour, which was a pisco cocktail with passionfruit juice. I could drink that for days. Don't let me. It was a little tough because it was their first day open, so I knew there were some kinks to work out in terms of timing for food - we got there pretty early and got our food in a timely manner, but I could see some other diners waiting pretty long to get theirs. The service was fantastic though - everyone was super friendly and excited for their first day open, and that energy was infectious. I'm all for diversifying the Twin Cities food scene, and while Hopkins is a drive out there, K'kinaco is a great addition to the food scene and offers an experience like no other.

Peruvian and Japanese fusion - YUMMM! This was a tasty place for all occasions. I enjoyed my birthday with my beautiful cousin and her boyfriend and it was a lovely experience. The service was a bit slow since there was a huge corporate party it looks like and so it took longer for a refill or placing another order. It was understandable to help serve the other parties, but a suggestion would be hiring another server to help out. It was great because it was the owner that served us (it seemed) and he was friendly - very nice staff. So you might need to be conscious of your time. Otherwise, know what you what ahead of time and order it ASAP. Food was a delightful arrange of spices and freshness! We ordered Lomo Saltado, Soft Shell Crab, Mancora Roll, Ceviche, Tuna Tiraditos, and for drinks I think it was Cerro Azul, K'Kinaco Algarrobina, and Chicha Morada. The Lomo Saltado reminded us of a similar Southeast Asian dish, the meat was juicy and it paired well with the rice, tomatos, and fries. You wouldn't think fries would be good mixed in the dish, but give it a try! It might be better than what you think. The Mancore Roll was YUMMM! That was the REAL treat for us! It was refreshing and filling. You only wanted more with each bite. Worth a try even if it's a bit pricey. The Ceviche was not what I normally see it as (less colors, but this migth be more authentic?) regardless it was limey and fresh! Delicious ceviche, great for sharing along with the tuna tiraditos. THAT was fresh. The drinks were strong, but a lot of tropical flavors. Cerro Azul, K'Kinaco Algarrobina, and Chicha Morad. All great drinks though we were not sure if there was cinnamon in the Algarrobina and it seems like it was. Best to list all the garnishes in the drinks too. The manager was kind and made another drink instead. Overall, it is a pricey for the place, but it was tasty! I recommend this restaurant if you wanted to try a different fusion restaurant and on a less busier time and night.

Definitely an amazing place to experience fusion of Japanese dishes with the Peruvian twist to it! We ordered the traditional things such as sashimi, a sushi roll, ceviche and a few appetizers. First of the appetizers we got are as follows: Mussels, Soft Shell Crab, & Sautéed Beef Teriyaki. The mussels were excellent and the combination of flavors was on point. Tasted awesome and didn't have any weird tastes that mussels would usually leave. The soft shell crab was fried lightly but also was only a single soft shell crab. But the good thing was, that soft shell crab was big and was perfect to share between 2 people especially if you're planning to have a lot of dishes like us. The sautéed beef teriyaki was awesome and tasted splendid. It was very tender and perfect to the bite. We loved every bit of and hope to try the others next time. Next up is the sashimi which was INCREDIBLE due to the huge cuts of the pieces that was provided! Definitely tasted fresh and you won't be disappointed. The sushi roll was so worth it. We had the INKA roll, the best part was the roll itself wasn't overfilled with rice. A perfect ratio of fish and rice and so flavorful! I would have it again for sure! And recommend everyone trying it out! Last but not least the unique ceviche they have on the menu. We tried the CAUSA TRIO which has a specific Peruvian potato in the dish with the tuna and my goodness it was incredible the taste and flavor combinations was something else. Definitely something we've never had before and can't wait to come back!

K'kinaco is a fun new spot with yummy sushi rolls and great appetizers, perfect for a date night or birthday dinner!

I don't have any other experience with this kind of fusion cuisine but: wow! We had ceviche, the udon saltado, the causa Nikkei, and a couple of cocktails. Each were fantastic! Service was wonderful, just the right amount of guidance for us who hadn't eaten this cuisine before but not at all pushy or over attentive. Atmosphere feels private and intimate. Even though its small you don't feel on top of the other tables and its easy to have conversations. If you haven't been go here, put it on your list for a nice night out.

This spot is such a wonderful add to Hopkins!!! We are lucky to have it. The space is setup well where you don't feel like your on top of other people but it's intimate and I wouldn't bring a large group. Our time was so well guided for our first time, everyone was super helpful, kind and gave great insight to this type of cuisine. The food is delicious and full of flavor, I can't wait to come back to try more rolls! The drinks are fun and different, truly a unique experience but is something that can be done very casual or for a special occasion.