Lima Nikkei Westwood

Wonderful experience. Fish were high quality, lots of craftsmen details that came through. The oyster mushroom roll was also fantastic so it’s not just ingredient quality but the preparation and flavors imbued.

Food here was amazing. Came on a Wednesday and we were only ones here. Ingredients are elevated and very fresh. Hard to pick a stand out. Every hand roll was amazing. Fish was fresh and so so good. Definitely coming back here and would recommend.

Top notch sushi experience that's pretty different from the norm. All of the ingredients are delicious and pristine. The use of micro greens, citrus, and garlic combines to provide an exciting and new flavor profiles to your favorite raw fish. So happy this is right next to my job.

This place is about to blowup!!! Nestled on the 2nd floor of 99 ranch market, this gem serves a Peruvian Japanese fusion presented by passionate craftsman. My favorite was the Masu (salmon) roll. Enjoy it at the bar or sit in the food court. Best part is they have a wine and beer bar to suit. Get ready to be blown away and enjoy the night away. Be sure to make it out before 8 pm closing!

These dishes were beautiful, delicious, and different. The addition of Peruvian flavors and citrus into the hand rolls was phenomenal. 10/10 recommend

This place is awesome! They have Peruvian-infused sushi hand rolls. Basically Peru meets Japan. They have tuna, shrimp, salmon, flounder, amberjack, and even wagyu. They have 2 options for vegetarians. This place is sorta hidden, you have to enter the 99 Ranch and then go up the escalator. This is definitely one of the best sushi spots in town.

My wife, toddler and I went here for early dinner after shopping at 99 and we were impressed with the flavor and quality of the hand rolls. The sushi rice was on point. We got tuna, mushroom and kanpachi to share and ended up ordering another round because it was so delicious. We got the gyoza for my kid and he enjoyed those as well. Highly recommend!

TLDR: new favorite sushi place with impeccable attention to detail The attention to all the little details was incredible. The rolls were beautiful, with the flowers and cancha tweezed on perfectly. The flavors were a blend of Japanese and Peruvian, with citrus notes in all of the rolls we tried. The mix of textures in the rolls was perfect. The wasabi was the best I’ve had. I left excited to leave a raving review.

Though high quality, this little eatery's business model is non-sustainable. Their price point is almost at the level of a high end sushi restaurant (my family's experience is you'll need to spend $50-80 per person if you don't want to walk out hungry) but they are located in a food court above the 99 Ranch Supermarket, which caters to Chinese customers. That said, their open face sushi is delicious and exquisitely prepared. The size is very small - like one or two bites for each order. But the price is a bit on the high side, like $13-15 each. We came on a Saturday and there's only one guy working here. Service was very slow- we waited a good 20 minutes while we were the only customer! There's not ambiance to speak of in this food court. It's clean and bright but you grab your own table and you have to clean up afterwards. Back to the food - we had to buy a few bento boxes from other vendors in the same food court to fill our hungry stomachs. So, hard to say if we'd come back here again. I wish them luck.

The place is in a food court above Ranch 99. The entire building has their own underground parking so pretty convenient. We went on a Tuesday just to check it out. Coincidentally the chef was the only one there so he was also serving us. He seemed a little busy making orders pretty often. Got the maguro and fried chicken. Quality of fish wasn't bad, it was the added toppings that made it more Peruvian. Think limes, chili, etc. Fried chicken was crispy but so so dry. Consider getting a bite here. They're ok. Rolls are definitely camera friendly.

NOTE: Dined in on 5/7/24. Located on the 2nd floor of the 99 Ranch on Westwood. Parking in the garage is easy and available, or that stretch of Westwood isn't too busy after dark, so you should be able to find street parking as well. The food court on the 2nd floor of 99 Ranch is still in its infancy, but this little handroll bar is certainly an attraction worth coming to. Nikkei cuisine is amongst my favorites, and it's sad to see that some restaurants in LA that served it in the past have quickly come and gone (Causita in Silver Lake, Yapa on the outskirts of Little Tokyo). That blend of Peruvian ingredients and Japanese cooking techniques was always fascinating to me and fits right in with how multicultural Los Angeles is. When I turned up on a quiet Tuesday night, I ended up being the only diner at the horseshoe-shaped bar, with instrumental hip-hop beats (including Nujabes) setting the mood for a chill solo dinner. The works of art you see in the photo took some time to prepare, but they were certainly worth the wait. I can say that the rice had a beautiful, delicate amount of chew to it, and it complimented each fish and other accompanying ingredients very well. The nori tore away fairly easily at each bite, which was appreciated since these rolls are loaded and you kinda gotta eat them like tacos. I ended up trying four, which was more than I had originally planned. Here's the breakdown: 1) Maguro - crispy quinoa, ponzu, aji verde, and sunomono. Great chew on the maguro (tuna), mostly lean, clean taste, subtle acidity from the ponzu, a moderately powerful presence from the aji verde, as it had a medium kick of spice and creaminess, and the sunomono + quinoa added a pleasant crunch to the overall texture. 2) Kanpachi - I love amberjack due to it's hefty chew, which each chomp bringing out more flavor and fat. This again had some aji verde, but also had tangelo preserve (a mix of tangerine/pomelo) even though I wasn't able to taste much of that, and blistered shishito, which I also wasn't able to taste much of. It's not that those flavors weren't there, it's just that the aji overrided them for the most part. Maybe that's for the best, as I think kanpachi is fine with a minimal amount of side ingredients. This ended up being my 2nd favorite! 3) Hirame - Disappointing, honestly. I was expecting more of a presence of the leche de tigre (a slightly creamy/rich, but tart citrus-based ceviche marinade), but no dice. Couldn't really taste it at all. It came with Shikuwasa (another citrus), pickled mustard seeds, and charred leeks. It was fine, but wouldn't order again. 4) Wagyu - served with Hokkaido uni, shiso, and pickled pichuberry. This was certainly the star of the show, both in terms of presentation and taste. The ingredients went so so well together! You have the melty surf n turf of wagyu + uni, which simply marry and dissolve into one another upon touching your tongue. The wagyu has to be at least A4 with how fatty it was. Likely A5. The shiso balanced things out without being overpowering, which was a welcome relief. The pichuberries were delicious enough to eat on their own, but also provided a nice kiss of sweetness onto the mixture. I would come back just to order one of these as a little snack! Which leads to my conclusion... this place is really amazing. The food, the convenient location, ease of parking... so why did I give it 4 stars? Well, the Hirame was disappointing, for one. But also, the prices are going to be tough for a lot of people to swallow. I understand why things are prices that way and I don't necessarily think it's unfair, but if I'm going to enjoy anything sushi-related and Yama is nearby to provide it for much cheaper prices, then I have to take that into account. Even dining at Kazunori would be cheaper. I didn't come hungry to Lima, and I ended up spending a lot for a meal that wouldn't fill me up. So do I recommend it? Yes, of course! But don't come expecting to get full on the cheap.

WAGYU. You must get the wagyu roll, it is so good and my favorite here! Peruvian Japanese fusion is not something I've seen before so I was excited to try it out! The sushi hand rolls don't look like your typical sushi hand rolls because they are not rolled up upon presentation. They look like cute little sushi cakes that you can eat like a taco. We got the Wagyu, Masu (salmon), king oyster mushroom, costa roll (crab), and aji roll (spicy tuna). My faves were the Wagyu and aji rolls. For dessert we got the yuzu cheesecake. It's a tiny piece but all you need after all the food you eat here! So many cool ingredients in the rolls. I've never been to a Michelin star restaurant before but I imagine some of the food would be like the rolls here! Presentation was great, felt fancy. The quality of ingredients was great as well! Lots of seating since this is part of the food hall upstairs on the 2nd level of the new 99 Ranch Market in Westwood. We sat at the bar so we could watch the chef make our food but there are plenty of tables too. Parking is free in the parking structure. Can't wait to come back again!

So this restaurant sits above a grocery store and aside several other eateries. Love this style of finding (especially when meeting up with an old friend I don't see often). The service is the same as a restaurant just without the pressure of vacating your table as soon as you swallow your food. I found this place on yelp and of course we both love sushi and we're open to trying something different so we gave it a shot. Michael was our server and he made some great recommendations off the menu which we definitely ran with and were super pleased we did. I order the Maguro, Kanpachi and king oyster mushroom. The fish was beyond fresh and the sauces they use are very dynamic and allow us to to enjoy sushi but with a fresh and delicious Peruvian flavor infusion. My favorite was the king oyster mushroom btw but you couldn't go wrong with any of these . My friend also ordered their bowl which she ate every last spec of! Will definitely be back and if you're a sushi lover this is hands down a MUST experience. Thank you Micheal for a fantastic experience!!!

1. This is on the second floor of the newly opened 99 ranch, in case anyone was confused 2. Amazing service 3. Prices were kind of expensive, especially because I thought the hand rolls were bigger when pictured online, however, the flavors are so unique and special I think it's worth it. The fish was all of such great quality, even the uni (which I don't normally like)! 4. Better value: the bowl More unique: the hand rolls

This place is located on the 2nd floor of the newly opened 99 Ranch Market in Westwood. They have a bar area but apparently you can also seat in the table by the bar if the bar is full. We went on an off time so the place was not packed but I can honestly see this place getting packed real soon. If you have to order one thing, it's the Wagyu hand roll - soooo freaking good good! I also enjoyed the King Crab roll. We were just trying to check it out see if the flavors are good so we only ordered 3 rolls and all were excellent. Definitely will be going back or eat here when we're at the market shopping. Parking is plenty so that makes it great as it's always a challenge finding parking in Westwood!

The concept of Peruvian style hand rolls intrigued us and that it's in the new 99 ranch market food court made it convenient for us to eat and get groceries. The hand rolls were delicious! You can taste that the ingredients were high quality and fresh. I do hope that they do well here. But I wonder if this might he too high end for the food court here. But the food court isn't fully finished yet. For me the desert was just ok. I wished I had gotten another hand roll.

Above the new 99 Ranch market in Westwood is a new upscale food court. There's only a few businesses open, including Lima Nikkei and a Chinese Bbq counter. There were plenty of tables available with big windows overlook Westwood Blvd. Lima Nikkei has a sushi counter with stools, where we sat. The menu is limited with 9 hand roll options, but a good amount of drink options. We ordered the seared wagyu and Hokkaido Uni, salmon and ikura, and ebi hand rolls. Each included a slight Peruvian twist such as the ocopo salsa on the masu, lilikoi ski amarillo on the ebi and pickled pichuberry on the Wagyu/uni. The sushi chef meticulously assembled each "roll", which were beautifully presented. As beautiful as they were, they were also difficult to eat without dropping an ingredient or two. The salmon, shrimp and Uni were all very fresh. The Wagyu melted in our mouths and then was chased by the sweet ocean custard of the Uni. The Wagyu/Uni roll one was our favorite. Although, Lima Nikkei is part of a food court, don't expect food court prices. These were a bit on the pricy side, but the chef took his time to create these mini works of art and the taste was on point. After satisfying a bit of our appetite, we went downstairs to grocery shop at 99 Ranch. Parking was plentiful if you circled down to P2 & it was free.

Came here for an impromptu dinner. Food stall looked closed in the 99 Ranch food court, but a gentlemen emerged and said they were open. Ordered the tuna, hamachi, and salon hand rolls. They were all very good! Fish was flavorful and better than I expected for a grocery story resto. The sauves / garnishes on the rolls were perfectly dressed and balanced. Nothing was soaked and in fact each sauce added to the roll. Lima Nikkei is more expensive than your average spot, but worth it for the quality and presentation of food! Would recommend, and will be back.

This spot in the 99 Ranch food court (2nd floor) opened recently and it's worth a visit! They serve up delicious Japanese-Peruvian hand rolls that are a delight. So tasty. I went on a weekday when it wasn't too crowded after a short shopping trip at the market. So far, it's been pretty quiet in the food court area, since not too many vendors are open yet. The server immediately gave me a menu. I got her recommendations and then chose the maguro (with crispy quinoa, ponzu, aji verde, sunomono) and the kanpachi (with blistered shishito, tangelo preserve, aji verde). There was definitely some kick to the rolls but they weren't too spicy; they were so flavorful. Would definitely come back!

Found inside of 99 Ranch Market on the top floor, don't miss out on happy hour - the most bang for your buck! Any 3 temakis for $25! Normally $12 each. Except wagyu/uni temaki :( Very friendly and courteous staff, and ambiance shared with other food stands in the door court. Super delicious temakis! I highly suggest their happy hour :)

The combination of sushi plus Peruvian leche de Tigre was good, the only unsuccessful thing was the very cold rice. Not a repeat.

The small hand rolls are to the tune of $12-$15 for two to three bites, and the chirashi bowl was $25. The fusion element is cute, but I think for the price point it was not quite there. The Wagyu was not quite as flavorful, the Uni was so so, but the chirashi bowl was a bit better. I would say the fish quality is higher than other fast casual places but overall I'm disappointed. We went when there was almost nobody else in the queue and still with only one worker making the hand rolls and bowl, it took a very long time. I can't imagine when they are busy how long it would take. Of course, the creations are quite cute and well put together but the flavors didn't "wow" me and it seems they are still figuring out how they want to execute this idea for the restaurant.

Very refreshing take on hand rolls. This sushi bar offer a fresh take of Japanese Peruvian fusion. I tried two temaki sushi hand rolls The Wagyu hand roll was delicious with strips of warm Wagyu steak topped with uni, shiso and picked Pichuberry. I also had a kanpachi temaki hand roll with plenty of slices of Aji Verde, tangelo preserve and blistered shishito for a nice kick. Also ordered the aji roll which was alright. Had spicy maguro, yuzu,

The food was delicious! This was also very affordable. The sushi chef was very helpful and made my food quickly :) will definitely come back to try more items!

Long words short, if you want to get sushi, just go to 99 ranch downstairs and go to the seafood department. I thought about giving 2 star but eventually decided to give them 1. The food quality was just fair, better than SushiStop, but worse than Hide Sushi nearby. However, the price...... $25 for chirashi with half a bowl of rice??? Why so cheap while you include a fair portion of sashimi?? To make matters worse, they use a huge plate like bowl, which makes it difficult to eat, trying to grab a little portion of food in a huge heavy bowl. And the hand roll..... It is just fish laying on loosely packed rice, how can you call that a roll if it is just a low quality nigiri?? And the service........ charging this much but I still have to wait for 30 minutes to get the food....., near $40 per person in a environment worse than Panda Express... I wish other restaurants in the food court open soon to get rid of them.

Amazing! Wow this place completely blew me away. I had no idea what to expect since the location is inside a supermarket, but wow! They delivered on food quality! I wish the location was more noticeable because more people need to know about this restaurant. Everything we tried was unbelievable and I cannot wait to bring more friends here!

I had the hand rolls and they were wonderful. I ate them like sushi tacos and thoroughly enjoyed the flavorful delights!

The hand rolls from Lima were just amazing. They mix quick service with fine dining bites just as well as they mix Japanese and Peruvian flavors. An exceptional place to get your meal started, as the portions are on the smaller side for a full meal, but worth the stop. It's in the top floor of 99 Ranch in Westwood, which is still being developed, but even if you're going just before your grocery shopping, I encourage you to do

"Oh my god that's good," she said after first bite of tuna hand roll. A fresh and flavorful hand roll, one of my new favorites.

Food was inventive, surprising and delicious. The Peruvian flavors make the food stand out from other hand roll bars. It did seem a bit pricey but it's comparable to Yunomi in Culver. These days, above average sushi restaurants charge $18+ for specialty rolls, so $10-12 for these elegant and tasty hand rolls is ok. The dining environment isn't spectacular; it sits in a food hall above the new 99 Ranch.

I came here right when they opened and sat at the bar. They have such a unique menu, it was hard to decide which to order. Decided to go with the King Oyster Myshroom and Maguro Hand Rolls. I was told that the Maguro was one of their specialities. Very nice flavor with the Aji Verde Sauce added to it but the King Oyster Mushroom hand roll was my favorite. I loved the crunch of the Cancha. Never even had cancha before, I had to google it. Can't wait to come back and try the chirashi and the Masa. I love finger limes and was told the Masa has finger lime on it too. Beautiful presentation with the flavor to match! You can't find a lot of these ingredients at your regular grocery store or even local farmers market so compliments to Lima!

Pros -good quality -thoughtful presentation -wagyu was buttery Cons -pricey for the amount of food you get -portions

New place in the upstairs of 99 Ranch Market food court. I tried the wild mushroom. It was excellent. Service was very good. Lots of seating. Free parking for the market.

A new and welcomed Hhdden gem on the second floor of 99 Ranch Market, freshly opened; Bar style seating available. Food court table seating also available though, and probably a bit more comfortable. Really fresh ingredients, fantastic attention to detail and superb presentation, and well-balanced and nuanced flavors. Very impressed by the sushi chef here, definitely not your run-of-the-mill handrolls. Kind of a deconstructed hand roll instead (not rolled into a cylinder), served more like a taco? Nori would be the shell analog. Wagyu, Kanpachi and Ebi are all incredibly tasty. Small portion sizes per order, but filing enough. Will be back. A bit pricey per dish but the flavors, ingredient and overall experience deserves the premium Lima Nikkei is asking for I think.

Went for early Friday happy hour and was surprised the sunny space in the 99 ranch food court was empty. We sat at the bar and had the kanpachi, mushroom, wagyu, hirame, maguro, ebi, and ended with the aji roll. The wagyu, mushroom, and kanpachi ones stood out but everything was fresh, tasty, and great, which we washed down with some sake. The service was great as well. I think it's only a matter of time before word about this tasty place gets out!

The food is good but there are a couple of things to remember. First off, I loved the hand-rolled sushi which was fresh, original, and incredibly tasty. This might be worth five stars if it weren't for a couple of details. When I got there, there were a bunch of people hanging around talking to each other, and I was clearly an afterthought. While I appreciate a relaxed vibe, this was more an I-don't-really-give-a-damn vibe which was off-putting. In addition, the space itself is essentially a glorified cafeteria. Again, I like a relaxed atmosphere, but this is just lazy and detracts from the experience. Finally, and most importantly, their website indicates a happy hour in which you should get three temaki rolls for $25. I specifically came for that deal only to be told that this deal didn't apply to the Westwood location. The fact that when you click on the menu it does not say, "applies only to Eastvale location." It turns out, it is the Eastvale location menu that pops up, but this isn't indicated anywhere and you would have to have a pretty sharp eye to figure it out. So this might have been an oversight originally, but I pointed the problem out a couple of months ago and it hasn't been fixed. That now makes it false advertising. So the food exceptionally good, but the space and the manner in which it is marketed decidedly detract from an otherwise stellar experience.

This place is not bad, but the location is weird. I was the only one on a Saturday early afternoon. I ordered the Costa rolls and a Yuzu cheesecake and they were both good. Too bad the restaurant lacks ambiance. I won't go back.

We waited and waited for this place to open. Then we waited some more for them to work the kinks out. Then we went. We had about 3 Temaki (Sushi Hand Rolls) each. The rolls are tiny. They should be called microrolls because they're so small. Also they're open-face so you have to try to roll up this wee little piece of seaweed, rice, and sushi. What you get is a tiny two-small-bite messy sort of Japanese soft shell taco thing. Did I mention how small the dinky "hand rolls" are. If these were priced like White Castle sliders, then maybe this would be a thing. But they're not. The pricing is high. The rolls are unacceptably small. I don't think this place will last but we'll wait for the restaurant that replaces them. We've waited this long already.

This place is incredible food-wise AND fair priced, which is unheard of these days. I'm usually a "purist" when it comes to JP food having lived a number of years in Tokyo, but my wife and I were in the mood for a fusion spot, so we checked it out after groceries downstairs at Ranch 99. Highly recommend it, and super friendly staff too.

Consider a hidden gem, we dined there last weekend, food quality is excellent, presentations excellent, service was very attentive , price is reasonable. Parking is easy . For anyone new to Michelin stars restaurants, this is great for beginner, having unassuming environment to enjoy high quality food with great presentation. All details considered, great place to try out. Definitely a lot of potentials!

Spectacular! Peruvian style sushi = bright flavor combinations. We had the tuna, shrimp, and mushroom options and they were all delicious (not to mention beautifully presented). We will be back!!

Outstanding in every way. Superior quality---in everything from the rice, to the nori to the presentation. This culinary perfectionism comes at a fair price for its artistry, level of food quality, and overall taste. I rarely spend the rest of the day thinking about a meal I ate earlier---but Lima Nikkei is a real jewel. I have eaten at top restaurants all over the world (from Lima to Paris to Toyko), and this is one of them. Already thinking about the friends I want to invite to join in all of Lima Nikkei's deliciousness. Truly special.

Fish is fresh and a wonderful blend of Peruvian flavors with Japanese make. The chef and staff were friendly and interested in what we enjoyed. All of it!

Peruvian /japanese food is considered one of the best in the world. There is one restaurant in Lima Perú that was voted #1 in all of Latin America. Lima Nikkei in Westwood is exceptional as it is extremely close to the Japanese /peruvian food found in Lima, Perú. I give this place 5 stars and you will be happily surprised with the flavors.

perfect spot for breakfast lunch dinner. great attention to detail. high quality ingredients.

Great hand rolls. Good quality ebi, wagyu, and uni. Costa roll is also delicious. Cheap price given the quality of food.

These days, I am difficult to please. Restaurants are expensive so my expectations are high. Many restaurants have left me feeling drained and not seeing value for my money. My first visit to 99 Ranch food court, I looked at their menu out of curiosity. I did a little research about the chef and found out his background as a chef in Hawaii. He is also the nephew of chef Roy Yamaguchi of the famous Roy's restaurant chain in Hawaii. This piqued my interest as I read a little bit more about the chef. I decided to return to the restaurant in the new food court to try a few dishes. I would call these "tacos" as they are presented flat instead of rolled up like a sushi roll. When I think of Peruvian-style sushi in LA, I think of Matsuhisa or Katsu-ya and Kotosh for comparison. I appreciate the more casual and relaxed feel of this place. I read that they source their fish from Japan and the seaweed (nori) from Okinawa. They don't tell you where the fish is from on their menu so if you're really concerned about this, you'll have to ask. The menu is inventive infusing Peruvian and Japanese flavors and ingredients. It seems they are using high quality ingredients at a fair price. This place is for someone with a desire for a no frills and bang-for-your-buck dining experience. The two recommended items were the maguro and the wagyu from Japan and uni from Hokkaido. Both are presented beautifully and with care. I would definitely return again to try more items on their menu. The recommended amount to order is two or three items. Expect to spend $30-$45 per person. I definitely want to return and work my way through the menu.

Great food, fresh fish, amazing service! Highly recommend!!! Great take on Japanese Peruvian fusion

My daughter & I think Lima Nikkel has amazing sushi. My daughter ate it in one breath. She loves the fresh fish here. They only have a few things on the menu. They have great friendly service. We want people to try sushi here. It's on the 2nd floor above Ranch market. Parking is easy in this westwood UCLA area. If we live close by we would come here more often.

Tasty food. Slightly high price point for a casual food hall but I hope they stick around. I wish they had a chirashi bowl option -- the hand rolls have great little details but take some time to assemble if there's a bunch of parties to serve and I find eating them a little messy.

This place is awesome! They have Peruvian-infused sushi hand rolls. Basically Peru meets Japan. They have tuna, shrimp, salmon, flounder, amberjack, and even wagyu. They have 2 options for vegetarians. This place is sorta hidden, you have to enter the 99 Ranch and then go up the escalator. This is definitely one of the best sushi spots in town.

The food is incredible - more like what you'd expect from a Michellin starred restaurant than a foodcourt. The owner (I assume) is always on-hand and also very nice. We watched the chef prepare each item, no matter how small, as if preparing a work of delicious art. As such, this is a place to linger and enjoy more than a fast-casual stop. But seriously, you must try Peruvian sushi if you haven't before - all the brightness with just a hint of added flavor. They also had vegan options, that were incredible - the charred oyster mushroom sushi was out of this world. For those who like more traditional meaty fare, they have freid chicken, etc... They also have drinks (beer/wine/prosecco). We ordered enough for three people (two of us there eating at the counter, one of whom drank prosecco, plus enough to take home for an additional person) and it came to about $100, which, relative to the quality of the food, and how much we ordered, was surprisingly cheap. As to ambience, well, this is Los Angeles, so why wouldn't we want outstanding food in a food court? But, yes - it's in a food court... That being said, the sushi bar itself is wonderful, and with the service and exquisite plating, the chef's concern with each item's beauty and perfection, one feels the luxury, regardless of the surroundings.