From September 29 to October 31, Nikkei is completely redecorated in the colors of the season to celebrate CHŌCHIN MATSURI, The lantern Festival! For the occasion, they have created a tasting menu to share offering 3 new dishes, as well as a cocktail menu with fall flavors!

Let's first start off with cocktails! For the occasion, they are offering 5 different cocktails and we got to try 2 of them! You can also add Moët & Chandon apperitif as a first service in the tasting menu.

We tried out:

• Secret Garden: Cognac Henessy, Rosemont Ananas, Pomme, Chai Tea, Fall spices and maple meringue.

• Divine RItual: Vodka Grey Goose, Saké junmai, White miso, Kumquat, Apricot, Honey, Ginger

Now for the tasting menu.

SERVICE 1: Duo de nigiris

• Nigiris de res: Torched togarashi filet mignon Tataki, sushi style rice, chalaquita, rayunnaise & soy sauce Nikkei
• Nigiris de unagi: Bbq eel, sushi style rice, sauce sweet limo, wakame, orange zest & sauce soja Nikkei.

SERVICE 2

• Ceviche Nikkei: Salmon, Choclo, lebanese cucumber, trout caviar & ponzu leche de tigre
• Arroztadas de atún: Tuna tartar, radis, mujjol & fried rice crisps

SERVICE 3

• Yakitons Duo: Jamòn,  tare sauce, Sesame & shishito ; filet mignon, marinated mushrooms, ajì amarillo & fleur de sel
• Curry de hotate: Scallops,  japanese curry, ají amarillo, bonito flakes & chalaquita

SERVICE 4

• Lomito Saltado: Filet mignon, egg yolk confit, cherry tomatoes, Red onions & sauce lomo saltado

SERVICE 5

• Choice of a one dessert: Macarons of the day, yuzu tarlet or suspiro

It was such a lovely experience and definitely a menu worth trying out! The perfect and tastiest way to welcome fall. I would recommend making a reservation to try it out.

Safe Travels & Bon Appetit!