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TAKE NIKKEI

Where Peru Meets Japan

At TAKE NIKKEI we bring together the richness of Peruvian cuisine with the precision of Japanese technique. A warm, personal kitchen full of flavor, where two cultures meet to create a unique Nikkei experience in Madrid.

EVELIN MACHUCA

Head Chef at TAKE NIKKEI

A Peruvian chef with over 15 years of experience, Evelin Machuca has built her career on respect for Peruvian cuisine, technique and quality ingredients.

She began her career at Casa Moreyra, one of the leading names in Peruvian gastronomy, and later joined the team at the JW Marriott Lima.

After running her own restaurant in Lima, she came to Madrid to bring TAKE NIKKEI to life, a project where she unites her Peruvian roots with the precision and delicacy of Japanese cuisine.

EVELIN MACHUCA

Head Chef at TAKE NIKKEI

A Peruvian chef with over 15 years of experience, Evelin Machuca has built her career on respect for Peruvian cuisine, technique and quality ingredients.

She began her career at Casa Moreyra, one of the leading names in Peruvian gastronomy, and later joined the team at the JW Marriott Lima.

After running her own restaurant in Lima, she came to Madrid to bring TAKE NIKKEI to life, a project where she unites her Peruvian roots with the precision and delicacy of Japanese cuisine.

Two culinary worlds, fused

This Is How We Live Nikkei Cuisine

For us, Nikkei cuisine is much more than a fusion. It’s where our Peruvian roots meet Japanese tradition, done our own way.

Ceviches, tiraditos, makis and other dishes share a menu where we always aim for balance between flavor, technique and quality ingredients.