Oni Nikkei · Restaurant · Medellin
Medellin's leading Nikkei - Japanese-Peruvian fire cooking in El Poblado
Oni Nikkei is widely regarded as the leading Nikkei restaurant in Medellin, and one of the highest-ranked tables in the city overall. It sits on the ground floor of the Wake building in El Poblado and opened in 2023 from a hospitality group behind several of the city's design-driven rooms.
Nikkei is the Japanese-Peruvian kitchen that grew out of a century of migration between the two cultures, and Oni runs it with fire at the center. The menu moves across nigiri and makis, ceviches and tiraditos, and robata-grilled plates, with the raw-seafood work and the fire cooking drawing the most attention in reviews. The restaurant describes itself as a temple of fire and contrast, and the plating leans as theatrical as the flavors.
The room is dark, moody, and built for a night out rather than a
Address: Carrera 35 #10B-66, Wake Building, Local 105, El Poblado, Medellin, Antioquia, Medellin
Oni Nikkei takes reservations on its own booking page. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Medellin; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Frequently asked about Oni Nikkei
How do I get a reservation at Oni Nikkei in Medellin?
Tables at Oni Nikkei are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Medellin plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Oni Nikkei?
Oni Nikkei 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 Oni Nikkei?
Oni Nikkei runs 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 Oni Nikkei located?
Oni Nikkei is in Medellin, at Carrera 35 #10B-66, Wake Building, Local 105, El Poblado, Medellin, Antioquia. MyRSVP can build it into a full Medellin itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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