Niku · Restaurant · Medellin
Nikkei cooking with an on-site cava bar in El Poblado
Niku Cocina Nikkei works the Japanese-Peruvian crossover that has become one of the city's favorite special-occasion tables. The cooking is precise, the room is calm, and the on-site cava bar gives you a reason to arrive early or linger over a last glass.
Nikkei is the century-old crossover between Japanese technique and Peruvian ingredients, and Niku plays it straight: raw seafood, ceviche and sushi rolls, built to pair with the cava bar's wine list as much as with cocktails.
The setting is modern and elegant, quiet enough for real conversation, with a low, warm hum instead of a party soundtrack. It is a room built for the table, not the crowd, which is exactly why people book it for anniversaries and closing dinners.
It is a considered, grown-up room in a city full of louder options, and the cava bar makes it easy to turn a reservation into a longer evening without moving on elsewhere. That combination, precise Nikkei cooking paired with a proper wine list, is rarer in Medellin than the sushi-and-cocktails format most rooms default to. Tell us your date and party size, and our Medellin partner is here to help with the reservation.
Address: Carrera 25, Cl. 1a Sur #155, Medellín, Antioquia, Medellin
Niku takes its own reservations direct in Medellin. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Thursday: 12:00 - 23:30
- Friday: 12:00 - 23:30
- Saturday: 12:00 - 23:30
- Sunday: 12:00 - 21:00
Frequently asked about Niku
How do I get a reservation at Niku in Medellin?
Send a request on this page with your date, time and party size, and our Medellin partner handles your reservation at Niku. Our Medellin partner can also arrange the clubs, pools and nightlife around your dinner.
What should I order at Niku?
Niku is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Niku?
Niku keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Niku located?
Niku is in Medellin, at Carrera 25, Cl. 1a Sur #155, Medellín, Antioquia. MyRSVP can build it into a full Medellin itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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