Nikkei

Restaurant · Pan-Asian · Latin American

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61 dishesmenu read 10 Novnikkei.co.za

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Combinado

  • Peruvian Bento Box

    Oxtail croquette, truffle mayo, dressed radish, shaved truffle · Edamame, fermented chilli ketchup, radish & cucumber salad · Crispy citrus…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

Soups

  • Miso SoupR99

    Coconut, truffle

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Nikkei Seafood ChupeR199

    Prawn, squid, sea bass, mussels, chilli, creamy fish broth, potato, scallion

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Nikkei Chicken SopaR175

    Clarified chicken broth, ginger, BBQ shredded chicken, soft poached egg, scallion oil

    Likely egg

Entradas

  • Oxtail CroquetteR205

    Truffle mayo, yuzu dressed cucumber, shaved truffle

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Crispy SquidR180

    Togarashi, lime, micro coriander, squid ink aioli

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Crispy Citrus TofuR125

    Green garlic aioli

    VegetarianLikely eggLikely soy

  • Edamame (fermented chilli ketchup)R99

    Fermented chilli ketchup, cucumber salad

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Edamame (flaked salt)R95

    Flaked salt

    VegetarianLikely soy

Nikkei's Signature Sushi

  • Crispy Squid RollR185

    Avocado, squid ink aioli, chilli

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Truffle Maki

    Black truffle mousse, nori, fresh truffle

    Vegetarian

  • King Salmon RollR249

    Fermented bean emulsion, sweet soy glaze

    Likely soyLikely fish

  • Crispy Lobster RollR239

    Banana, black garlic aioli

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Fried Tofu RollR145

    Avocado, smoked pepper, truffle honey

    Vegetarian

  • Steak Tartar Roll

    Wasabi mayo, jalapeño, queso peruano

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Yaki-Tori Chicken RollR255

    Chilli orange zest, miso yuzu aioli

    Likely eggLikely soy

  • Yellowfin Tuna RollR215

    Pomegranate mole, tempura pearls, edamame, lemon dashi

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Salmon & Avocado RollR245

    Toasted sesame, beetroot mole, tempura salmon

    Likely glutenLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Tempura Vegetable Rice Paper RollR145

    Chilli emulsion, togarashi

    VegetarianLikely gluten

Sushi platters

  • Nikkei Omakase Sushi PlatterR189

    Salmon belly nigiri, akama tuna nigiri, sea bass nigiri, yellowtail nigiri, shrimp nigiri, tuna toro gunkan with spring onion

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Nikkei Izakaya Sushi Platter

    Truffle maki, fried tofu roll, crispy squid roll, spicy tuna toro gunkan, yellowtail nigiri, salmon nigiri, tuna nigiri, yellowtail…

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

Crudo y marinados

  • Citrus & Kelp Cured Sea BassR189

    Yuzu emulsion, chilli, red pepper salsa, ginger dressing

    Likely fish

  • Tuna CevicheR179

    Smoked jalapeño, shoyu, coriander oil, black sesame

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Yellowtail HamachiR149

    Fermented chilli, black garlic aioli, confit yolk

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Yellowfin Tuna TartarR245

    Red pepper & sesame gazpacho, chives, crispy shallots

    Likely sesameLikely fish

  • Sea Bass CevicheR209

    Truffle tigers milk, jalapeño, mustard frill

    Likely fish

  • Yellowtail CevicheR129

    Coconut & lime, coriander, scallion, red chilli

    Likely fish

  • Bigeye Tuna SashimiR209

    Pineapple ponzu, charred pineapple, coriander oil, crispy garlic

    Likely fish

Sides

  • Baby Spinach SaladR185

    Tender leaf, truffle dressing, manchego, crispy rice

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Peruvian Potato SaladR99

    Crispy smashed potato, black pepper emulsion, chilli oil, chives, semi dried tomatoes

    Vegetarian

  • Roasted PumpkinR115

    Panca chilli glaze, crispy fried peppitas, grated manchego, crispy shiso

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Whole Baked CauliflowerR155

    Sweet miso basting, smoked almond cream, pomegranate seeds, lime, radish shoots

    VegetarianLikely nutsLikely soy

  • Sweet Potato Masa FritterR119

    Smoked tomato & capsicum mole, sesame, scallion

    VegetarianLikely sesame

Sushi & Sake Sundays

  • Sushi Platter (22 piece)R199

    Available every Sunday between 12pm and 5pm. Vegetarian option available on request.

    Vegetarian option

Traditional sashimi and nigiri

  • ShrimpR75

    Sashimi 4 slices and nigiri 2 piece

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • TunaR105

    Sashimi 4 slices and nigiri 2 piece

    Likely fish

  • SalmonR119

    Sashimi 4 slices and nigiri 2 piece

    Likely fish

  • Salmon BellyR119

    Sashimi 4 slices and nigiri 2 piece

    Likely fish

  • YellowtailR89

    Sashimi 4 slices and nigiri 2 piece

    Likely fish

  • LobsterR249

    Sashimi 4 slices and nigiri 2 piece

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Sea BassR125

    Sashimi 4 slices and nigiri 2 piece

    Likely fish

Piqueos (small plates)

  • Chicken alla BrassaR210

    Marinated boneless thigh, yuzu pickled shallots, butter bean mash, pan juices, spring onion

  • Marinated Grass Fed RibeyeR295

    Pickled sultanas, white radish, amarillo chilli & cocoa beef jus, micro mizuna

  • Grilled Dry-Aged Sirloin

    7 spice, wasabi-aji butter, spiced squash gratin, shimeji mushroom

    Likely dairy

  • Seared Sesame TunaR235

    Guacamole, smoked emulsion, citrus ponzu, smoked jalapeño

    Likely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Charred Line Fish

    Dashi poached leeks, aji coconut velouté, red onion & corn salsa, purple shiso

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Fire Cooked Lamb Loin

    Mint & shiso pesto, apricot & chilli salsa, mustard shoots

    Likely nuts

  • Braised Short Rib & White Bean 'Risotto'R295

    Salsa verde, manchego, radish shoots

    Likely dairy

Robatayaki (charcoal grilled skewers)

  • Shrimp SkewerR189

    Smoked pepper emulsion, honey & ginger soy, peanut, coriander

    Likely nutsLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Teriyaki SalmonR235

    Tangy puffed sorghum, pickled beetroot dust, micro radish

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Dry Aged Ribeye SkewerR295

    Truffle, miso, dehydrated garlic, peanut panko crumb, chives

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely soy

  • Grilled Lobster SkewerR265

    Yuzu kosho beurre noisette, charred corn, dill

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Aji Spiced Chicken SkewerR159

    Garlic teriyaki, sesame, ginger & scallion dressing

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Karoo Lamb ChopR269

    Black garlic, honey, spiced crispy rice, spring onion

  • Shitake Mushroom SkewerR219

    Truffle miso, pickled shallots, fermented mushroom gel, radish

    Likely soy

  • Lamb KoftaR165

    Anticucho glaze, fermented chilli, deep fried lime leaves, coriander

Postre (dessert)

  • Passion Fruit & Yuzu ParfaitR175

    Pistachio praline, grapefruit, lime meringue

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Matcha CheesecakeR165

    Shortbread biscuit, white chocolate crémeux, lacuma sorbet

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut BrownieR135

    Chocolate crémeux, smoked volcanic salted ice cream, milk chocolate tuile

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Coconut Lime BlancmangeR129

    Chocolate & mango 'dumpling', pistachio crumb, chocolate chard

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • White Chocolate ChawanmushiR139

    Pear gel, toasted black sesame ice cream, matcha & chocolate dust, pistachio

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely sesame

What the menu saysPlease inform your service attendant of any food allergies or special requirements.
  • Please inform your service attendant of any food allergies or special requirements.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Black Omakase tasting menu for 2

  • Black Omakase Tasting Menu for 2 (8 courses)R599

    Crispy squid, togarashi, lime, micro coriander, squid ink aioli · Edamame, flaked salt (V) · Yellowtail ceviche, coconut & lime, coriander…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely shellfishLikely fish

Gold Omakase tasting menu for 2

  • Gold Omakase Tasting Menu for 2 (9 courses)

    Seafood chupe, prawn, squid, sea bass, mussels, chilli, creamy fish broth, potato, scallion · Oxtail croquette, truffle mayo, yuzu dressed…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely shellfishLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address87 Bree Street
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Pan-Asian · Latin American
Websitenikkei.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from nikkei.co.za
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Nikkei

Does Nikkei have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Nikkei coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Please inform your service attendant of any food allergies or special requirements.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book Nikkei online?

Yes, through Book online: https://nikkei.co.za/reservation-terms-conditions/

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