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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 3–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 364 Lawton Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Phone: (201) 300-4549
Website: http://minkanikkei.com/
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Reservations: resy.com
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MINKA NIKKEI
Each dish is a perfect blend of two rich culinary traditions, offering a truly unique dining experience in Cliffside Park, New Jersey.
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Reviews
Paola Sanchez
As a Peruvian who truly loves Peruvian food, I can honestly say Minka Nikkei is one of the best restaurants in New Jersey. The food is absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully prepared. Every time we visit, we try new dishes and they never disappoint — everything is consistently excellent.
The fusion is done perfectly, respecting Peruvian flavors while adding a refined Japanese touch. You can really taste the quality and care in every plate.
On top of that, the atmosphere is warm, cozy, and friendly, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. It’s the kind of place you want to come back to again and again.
Highly recommended — a must-try for anyone who loves Peruvian food or is looking for an unforgettable dining experience.
… moreThe fusion is done perfectly, respecting Peruvian flavors while adding a refined Japanese touch. You can really taste the quality and care in every plate.
On top of that, the atmosphere is warm, cozy, and friendly, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. It’s the kind of place you want to come back to again and again.
Highly recommended — a must-try for anyone who loves Peruvian food or is looking for an unforgettable dining experience.
Cecilia Lee
Food: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Ambiance: 4/5
The service here was phenomenal, but the food experience was mixed.
Market Oysters – 3.75/5: Good overall, but a bit fishy if you don’t add enough lime
Calamari – 2.75/5: Looked amazing, but the batter tasted old and made the whole dish feel off. The potatoes on the side weren’t great either
Ceviche Minka Nikkei – 4.5/5: loved this!! super flavorful and easily one of the highlights
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo – 4.25/5: Fresh and tasty, but a little too heavy on the onions for my preference
Paella – 4.25/5: My partner loved it, good seafood to rice ratio and well cooked. For me, it had too much cilantro, and the portion was on the smaller side
Skirt Steak – 4.75/5: My favorite dish of the night. Perfectly cooked steak, delicious flavor, great mashed potatoes, and the Shanghai veggie were nicely charred
… moreService: 5/5
Ambiance: 4/5
The service here was phenomenal, but the food experience was mixed.
Market Oysters – 3.75/5: Good overall, but a bit fishy if you don’t add enough lime
Calamari – 2.75/5: Looked amazing, but the batter tasted old and made the whole dish feel off. The potatoes on the side weren’t great either
Ceviche Minka Nikkei – 4.5/5: loved this!! super flavorful and easily one of the highlights
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo – 4.25/5: Fresh and tasty, but a little too heavy on the onions for my preference
Paella – 4.25/5: My partner loved it, good seafood to rice ratio and well cooked. For me, it had too much cilantro, and the portion was on the smaller side
Skirt Steak – 4.75/5: My favorite dish of the night. Perfectly cooked steak, delicious flavor, great mashed potatoes, and the Shanghai veggie were nicely charred
Aida A
I brought my husband to this restaurant for the first time to celebrate his birthday. It was a great choice. When we walked in the atmosphere was warm, cozy and friendly. Our servers Pass and Louise were super friendly and knowledgeable not only about the menu but about the restaurant and its history. Everything was delicious. We ordered seafood ceviche, the Lomo Saltado with filet mignon , and the jalea. The canchas were the high quality ones (roasted corn appetizers). We’re already planning to return with our friends and family. Just one thing, BYOB.
… moreLauren S
Minka Nikkei in Cliffside Park is a hidden gem that perfectly blends Peruvian spice with Japanese umami. Every dish feels intentional creative, balanced, and beautifully plated. You can really taste the care in each bite.
We loved the Ceviche Minka Nikkei with mahi mahi and bright aji amarillo, and the Hokkaido Scallop Crudo was incredibly fresh and silky. The Nigiri Nikkei Plate brought such a fun twist on traditional sushi, and the Miso Glazed Halibut was perfectly cooked with that rich miso butter sauce. The Seco Norteño (braised short rib) was melt-in-your-mouth good.
It’s family-owned, BYOB, and the atmosphere feels cozy yet elevated the kind of spot you instantly want to come back to. Bring your own wine or make a mocktail everything here pairs beautifully. Highly recommend!
… moreWe loved the Ceviche Minka Nikkei with mahi mahi and bright aji amarillo, and the Hokkaido Scallop Crudo was incredibly fresh and silky. The Nigiri Nikkei Plate brought such a fun twist on traditional sushi, and the Miso Glazed Halibut was perfectly cooked with that rich miso butter sauce. The Seco Norteño (braised short rib) was melt-in-your-mouth good.
It’s family-owned, BYOB, and the atmosphere feels cozy yet elevated the kind of spot you instantly want to come back to. Bring your own wine or make a mocktail everything here pairs beautifully. Highly recommend!
S C
Wish I had know about this place sooner!
Tucked away in Cliffside Park, a delicious Peruvian restaurant! Everything was amazing but the scallops and the potatoes were the most memorable.
Definitely recommend stopping by at least once ☺️
… moreTucked away in Cliffside Park, a delicious Peruvian restaurant! Everything was amazing but the scallops and the potatoes were the most memorable.
Definitely recommend stopping by at least once ☺️
miu ho
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary there on a Sat night, it was a cute cozy place. The food was good with lots of flavor, spicy, citrusy, herbs… Our server Paz was very attentive and made the experience extra special. BYOB is a big plus because they make yummy mocktails you can add your own alcohol. It wasn’t too busy, we felt at ease without being rushed.
Will def go back to try more dishes.
… moreWill def go back to try more dishes.
RICARDO DIAZ
This place was super delicious in every bite, service is just as good if not better than the food. Which is a head scratcher cause that Octopus appetizer dish was beautiful and I will frame the picture in my kitchen one day. I wanted to clap after scratching my head. Every bite of that Chicharon Chaufa slowed down time, with that tasty, crunchy yet tender pork belly, thank you!!Steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked to temperature and super juicy. Best chimmichurri sauce I’ve ever had as well as the fried rice, which was so consistent with flavor. This place is also a BYOB guys and the non alcoholic cocktails they make are as gorgeous as they are delicious.
… moreE K
My friend brought me here to celebrate my birthday, and wow, the food was incredible! Every single dish was amazing, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it after I left. I told my coworker about it the next day, and she went right away. She texted me “100/10.” This is definitely one of my new favorite spots in North Jersey!
… moreMichelle Sanchez
Update 1/21/2026
Went back to Minka Nikkei for my mom’s birthday this time, and had another delicious evening! Paz remembered us as well! She’s THE BEST. The food was AMAZING as usual but Paz really pushes the atmosphere and experience over the top!
We had the Yuca Frita, Chicken Yakitori, and Crispy Calamari again, and they were all as delicious as the first time. New dishes ordered included:
Papas Bravas – the sauces make the dish! The potatoes were hearty and held up to the sauces and retained their crispness
Bluefin Tuna Tiradito – so fresh and clean with a beautiful presentation! You can see and taste the quality of the fish and it is complimented well with the furikake, passionfruit and rice crackers
Tebasaki Chicken Wings – big, meaty, tender wings! Cooked to perfection and served with a killer black pepper miso sauce. Sooo much umami
Octopus Yaki – STUNNING presentation. Tender and not rubbery at all, and seasoned perfectly so you can appreciate the octopus
Chirashi & Ceviche – looked small but was mighty! Filling dish that included a variety of seafood over rice with a bright tiger’s milk sauce
Miso Grilled Cabbage – it takes a little longer to cook, but BOYYYYY WAS IT WORTH IT!!! It is also a pretty big portion (half cabbage!). The sauce makes the dish but the cabbage itself is brilliant! Tender, steamy, but not falling apart, this dish is very much worth the wait.
Thank you Paz and the team at Minka Nikkei for another night of yummy food, great company, and memories!!!
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Wow. Let’s start there. I haven’t had a dining experience like I had at Minka Nikkei in a whiiiile! I was here for my birthday dinner with my family and as our server Paz said when I asked “what’s good here that you recommend?” the answer she gave was “everything.” Granted, this is her job so she “should” say that right? But homegirl don’t lie! Everything we had was delicious. We ordered:
Yuca Frita – crispy outside, fluffy smooth inside, and the huancaina sauce was amazing
Crispy Calamari – wasabi tartar sauce was a lovely complement to crisp, tender calamari and the little salad on the side was bright and refreshing
Steak Anticucho – the steak was a wonderfully tender bite, and the potatoes were delicious as well with the huancaina sauce
Chicken Yakitori – humble surprise, we ordered another one! The chicken is so tender and moist you don’t need teeth to eat it. The sauce is what elevates an already brilliantly cooked piece of meat
Arroz con Mariscos – beautiful presentation and ratio of seafood to rice. Everything cooked perfectly— not chewy or tough
Mochi – happy mochi in the tummy post meal! vanilla and strawberry flavors
Lucuma Ice Cream – Peruvian fruit that was delicious and refreshing. The quality of the ice cream was creamy, smooth, and the perfect texture. Everything in the bowl was licked clean
Crema Volteada – warm, smooth, and comforting. Flavors are well balanced and not too sweet
Paz, our server, elevated the experience x100. She gave a concise description of EVERY dish we ordered and was extremely friendly and helpful our whole time at the restaurant. Paz’s Auntie, if you’re reading this, you should be proud of your girl! She made the incredible food an even more enjoyable experience.
VERY happy with our meal here, and am confident to try more of the menu on our next visit!!!
… moreWent back to Minka Nikkei for my mom’s birthday this time, and had another delicious evening! Paz remembered us as well! She’s THE BEST. The food was AMAZING as usual but Paz really pushes the atmosphere and experience over the top!
We had the Yuca Frita, Chicken Yakitori, and Crispy Calamari again, and they were all as delicious as the first time. New dishes ordered included:
Papas Bravas – the sauces make the dish! The potatoes were hearty and held up to the sauces and retained their crispness
Bluefin Tuna Tiradito – so fresh and clean with a beautiful presentation! You can see and taste the quality of the fish and it is complimented well with the furikake, passionfruit and rice crackers
Tebasaki Chicken Wings – big, meaty, tender wings! Cooked to perfection and served with a killer black pepper miso sauce. Sooo much umami
Octopus Yaki – STUNNING presentation. Tender and not rubbery at all, and seasoned perfectly so you can appreciate the octopus
Chirashi & Ceviche – looked small but was mighty! Filling dish that included a variety of seafood over rice with a bright tiger’s milk sauce
Miso Grilled Cabbage – it takes a little longer to cook, but BOYYYYY WAS IT WORTH IT!!! It is also a pretty big portion (half cabbage!). The sauce makes the dish but the cabbage itself is brilliant! Tender, steamy, but not falling apart, this dish is very much worth the wait.
Thank you Paz and the team at Minka Nikkei for another night of yummy food, great company, and memories!!!
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Wow. Let’s start there. I haven’t had a dining experience like I had at Minka Nikkei in a whiiiile! I was here for my birthday dinner with my family and as our server Paz said when I asked “what’s good here that you recommend?” the answer she gave was “everything.” Granted, this is her job so she “should” say that right? But homegirl don’t lie! Everything we had was delicious. We ordered:
Yuca Frita – crispy outside, fluffy smooth inside, and the huancaina sauce was amazing
Crispy Calamari – wasabi tartar sauce was a lovely complement to crisp, tender calamari and the little salad on the side was bright and refreshing
Steak Anticucho – the steak was a wonderfully tender bite, and the potatoes were delicious as well with the huancaina sauce
Chicken Yakitori – humble surprise, we ordered another one! The chicken is so tender and moist you don’t need teeth to eat it. The sauce is what elevates an already brilliantly cooked piece of meat
Arroz con Mariscos – beautiful presentation and ratio of seafood to rice. Everything cooked perfectly— not chewy or tough
Mochi – happy mochi in the tummy post meal! vanilla and strawberry flavors
Lucuma Ice Cream – Peruvian fruit that was delicious and refreshing. The quality of the ice cream was creamy, smooth, and the perfect texture. Everything in the bowl was licked clean
Crema Volteada – warm, smooth, and comforting. Flavors are well balanced and not too sweet
Paz, our server, elevated the experience x100. She gave a concise description of EVERY dish we ordered and was extremely friendly and helpful our whole time at the restaurant. Paz’s Auntie, if you’re reading this, you should be proud of your girl! She made the incredible food an even more enjoyable experience.
VERY happy with our meal here, and am confident to try more of the menu on our next visit!!!
Rongyi Sun
Amazing Expirience! Food is absolutely tasty, creative, and what presented. Our server was super nice and know everything about the menu. Will definitely come back and try the rest of the menu.
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