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Nikkei cuisine was born in 1889 when Japanese farmers moved to Peru to work in sugar cane fields. Lacking many of their traditional ingredients, they began using Japanese cooking techniques with Peruvian ingredients they could find locally. This gave birth to an inspiring and unique cuisine known as Nikkei.The INTI experience centers around the finest Nikkei cuisine. The restaurant celebrates the marriage of Japanese & Peruvian fare in a unique contemporary urban environments in the heart of Nairobi

3 Reviews for INTI – A Nikkei Experience

Shalet

201 Reviews

First expereince and I loved it

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5/ 5

It is often said that one of the best ways to learn about cultural history is through food (its origin). If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, while sitting in a restaurant furnished with comfortable elegance with touches of Japanese culture and decor, INTI is the restaurant for you. INTI is located at the One Africa Place building on the corner of Waiyaki way and Rhapta road. Curiosity killed the cat, they say! but if you’re like me who likes to know more about everywhere I go be it hotels, restaurants, or countries. you will not leave anywhere without knowing the history. I found out that Nikkei is used to refer to a Japanese emigrant who is not a citizen of Japan. The word is commonly used in Japan to refer to people of Japanese ancestry that are living abroad as citizens of other countries. Those who love sushi and spice will find that it is not hard to fall in love with Nikkei. While Japanese cuisine is often described as light and pure, the Peruvian influence adds intensity and flavor in Nikkei dishes. It hits the right spot for any food lover. We were here for lunch and everything about this restaurant speaks about class. INTI totally blew my mind. This is the kind of place to create lasting impressions and great memories against the backdrop of the glorious sunset in the evening through the huge curved glass windows offering a scenic view of the city of Nairobi, as you enjoy your lunch/ dinner. We started with the Peruvian Ceviche (KSh. 1,200) which is a refreshing appetizer and an absolute delight if your palate adores raw fish. Your tongue will delight in the blending of the citrus and chili ingredients in the dish. The Ceviche Nikkei (KSh. 1,250) on the other hand is a meld of flavors that come from the tuna, onion, cashew nuts, white and yellow corn, and mixed greens in chive & tiger milk dressing. For our second round of dishes, we had the Acevichada Maki Roll (KSh. 1,250) which is a tangy combination of fish, shrimp and onions, the A lo Pobre Roll (KSh. 1,200) which is a comfortable option for those who prefer red meat, paired with avocado and plantain and the Philadelphia Roll (KSh. 1,350) which a healthy serving of shrimp paired with cream cheese and chimichurri sauce. The vegetarian option, the Truffle Roll (KSh. 1,250), is a colorful beet red delight paired with a tangy teriyaki sauce. If you try nothing else on the dessert menu, I urge you to try the Inka Gold which comes with a 24 Karat gold chocolate ball and a spot of Pisco ice cream. INTI’s menu asks you to be brave and bold with your palate and rewards you for it by finding an exquisite balance between tangy, sour, and flavourful, spicy dishes.

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Ken Chege

398 Reviews

Tokyo drift is where it's at

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4/ 5

This is a one-of-a-kind restaurant. It oozes class from its name to its decor. It is on the 20th floor of the one Africa place building so you can imagine the view while dining. It’s some 10 minutes from Nairobi CBD and a cab cost about kes 200. I was there for lunch with my cousin. Before that, she gave me a heads-up on the dress code. To be honest, it was kind of a turn of. Why can’t you wear what you want as long as you pay the bill? Anyway, let’s say they have their target clientele. The decor is spectacular. It feels rich in culture and class. The views of Nairobi and Westlands are to die for unless you aren’t a fan of heights. We had the ceviche platter(trying to sample everything) which goes for kes 4000. For me, their food is an acquired tasted. What I enjoyed was the Tokyo drift drink which packs quite a punch. I’d recommend it if you are willing to try something new.

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christine Ngugi

45 Reviews

Classy and finest dine-in restaurant in Nairobi

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4.2/ 5

INTI-A Nikkei Experience is the finest restaurant I have been to so far in terms of ambience, food and dress code. Well yes, they have a strict dress code which I was quite surprised about and had luckily researched on the restaurant before making reservations for a New Year’s dinner date with my two cousins last year so we weren’t caught off guard. The restaurant is situated in Westlands Waiyaki Way on the 20th floor of the One Africa Place building. Once on the 20th floor there’s actually a board showing the dress code rules. Upon entry, the waitress at the door confirmed our reservation for three and led us to our table. The interior is sooo beautiful with seats showing a marvellous view of Westlands and Nairobi through its glass walls since the building is really tall and towers over the rest. The well thought of architecture and the bamboo interior decor hanging from the ceiling at the bar lounge makes the place look both classy and unique. I had earlier been made aware that at Inti-A Nikkei, strict meal times are followed in that breakfast and dinner is served at specific times and no time before or beyond that so one should be aware of their meal times. We got there at around 7p.m which was within their dinner time frame so we got to order drinks and food. They specialize in Peruvian and Japanese cuisines hence its name Nikkei. Their meals are affordable but a bit on the upper side so be ready to spend quite a bit when you come here. We had their Inti Tiratido Peruvian dish which had an assortment of octopus and salmon and went for Ksh 1700, some Sushi, their Rising Inti roll and Beef Tenderloin. For a person who was trying Japanese and Peruvian dishes for the first time, their food is really delicious and I waa impressed by how well the food was made. For drinks we each had the glass Hakutsuru which was Ksh 1000 each. The place gets quite busy at night which wasn’t a problem since their customer service is top tier. The marvellous view of Nairobi at night as you enjoy a delicious meal and great company at Inti-A Nikkei should definitely be added to your bucket list.

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