{"id":1335,"date":"2025-09-02T12:20:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T17:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/?p=1335"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:17:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:17:20","slug":"blog-cocina-nikkei-en-guatape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/en\/blog-cocina-nikkei-en-guatape\/","title":{"rendered":"The 1st Nikkei cuisine in Guatap\u00e9: the exquisite fusion that unites Japan, Peru and Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Did you know that one of the most innovative cooking styles in the world was born from the encounter between Japan and Peru?<\/strong> Nikkei cuisine is the result of more than a century of history, technique and flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And today you can experience it in an unexpected setting: Guatap\u00e9, one of the most beautiful destinations in Colombia. In this blog you will discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is Nikkei cuisine and how it became a global trend.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where to try it in Guatap\u00e9 with an incomparable view.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why combining gastronomy and tourism transforms your trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Complement your gastronomic journey with \".<a href=\"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/en\/deportes-acuaticos-para-ir-de-turismo-guatape\/\">5 water sports to go sightseeing in Guatap\u00e9, Antioquia<\/a>\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Nikkei gastronomy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The <strong>Nikkei cuisine<\/strong> was born from the crossbreeding between Japanese immigrants and Peruvian culture, since the end of the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \"Nikkei\" refers to Japanese descendants outside Japan and in gastronomy, it represents the perfect fusion between Japanese technique and Andean ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What characterizes this cuisine?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Precise cuts and use of fresh fish typical of Japan.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellow chili, rocoto, lemon, corn and potato, emblematic ingredients of Peru.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balanced flavors: umami, citrus, spicy and sweet.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visually stunning presentations that are as artistic as they are tasty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This cuisine has evolved over more than a century and today is a symbol of creativity and fusion. Classic examples of this fusion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ceviche with soy and wasabi.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tiradito with ponzu and sesame.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rolls with octopus with olive tree sauce or causa lime\u00f1a.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"672\" src=\"http:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-que-es-la-gastronomia-nikkei.webp\" alt=\"La 1er cocina Nikkei en Guatape la exquisita fusi\u00f3n que une Jap\u00f3n, Per\u00fa y Colombia que es la gastronomia nikkei\" class=\"wp-image-1391 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-que-es-la-gastronomia-nikkei.webp 378w, https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-que-es-la-gastronomia-nikkei-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-que-es-la-gastronomia-nikkei-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:84px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nikkei: from Lima to the world<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the <strong>Nikkei cuisine<\/strong> is experiencing a global boom. Restaurants such as <a href=\"https:\/\/maido.pe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maido<\/a> (Lima), led by the <strong>chef Mitsuharu \"Micha\" Tsumura,<\/strong> have been recognized among the best on the planet - Maido was chosen as the #1 in the world by <strong>The World's 50 Best Restaurants<\/strong> in June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The popularity of this cuisine is also due to pioneers such as Nobu Matsuhisa, who took Japanese-Peruvian fusion to cities such as New York, London and Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their keys to success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovation without losing the essence.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect for the technique and the product.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Careful aesthetics and unforgettable flavors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:101px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-restaurante-lima.webp\" alt=\"La 1er cocina Nikkei en Guatape la exquisita fusi\u00f3n que une Jap\u00f3n, Per\u00fa y Colombia restaurante lima\" class=\"wp-image-1392 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-restaurante-lima.webp 338w, https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-restaurante-lima-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-restaurante-lima-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lima Restaurant: the Nikkei experience in Guatap\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Guatap\u00e9, a land of sockets and landscapes, the typical dishes are usually trout, bandeja paisa or arepa. But today's travelers are looking for something more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Porto Marina Hotel<\/strong> understood it and opened <strong>Lima Restaurant<\/strong>the first and only restaurant in <strong>Nikkei cuisine in Guatap\u00e9.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in front of the reservoir and open to both guests and external visitors, <strong>Lima Restaurant<\/strong> offers a unique proposal in the region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dishes that fuse local ingredients with Nikkei techniques.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal, creative and sophisticated menus.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water view and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for sunset dinners.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access by dock by boat or kayak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some menu favorites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Andean salmon tiradito with passion fruit and gari.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gourmet Causa lime\u00f1a with oriental touches.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phad Thai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is just an opener, we leave you the <a href=\"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Menu-Restaurante-Lima-Porto.pdf\">Lima Restaurant menu<br><\/a>All accompanied by handcrafted cocktails, selected wines and first class service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC05057-scaled-1-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-856\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04795-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-855\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04756-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-854\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tourism + gastronomy: the formula for an unforgettable journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel is no longer just about seeing the sights. According to the World Food Travel Association, more than 70% of travelers choose a destination because of the local cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in Guatap\u00e9, you can combine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ascent to the Pe\u00f1ol.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kayak or boat in the reservoir.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking between baseboards.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And a Nikkei dinner with flavors from Lima and Tokyo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination of landscape, culture and flavor is what turns a trip into an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:38% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-porto-marina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1393 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-porto-marina.jpg 542w, https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-porto-marina-271x300.webp 271w, https:\/\/portomarinahotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/La-1er-cocina-Nikkei-en-Guatape-la-exquisita-fusion-que-une-Japon-Peru-y-Colombia-porto-marina-11x12.webp 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experience Porto Marina Hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Porto Marina Hotel<\/strong>every detail is designed to awaken the senses:<br>the natural environment, the design and now, a gastronomic proposal at the level of the best destinations in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What our visitors say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\"The food is absolutely unique and delicious.\"<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\"The best experience of the whole year.\"<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\"A culinary delight. The ceviche and rolls were spectacular.\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Book direct and get a special rate as special as your reservation. <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/573011744662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book here<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nikkei cuisine not only tells a story of migration and cultural fusion, but today, in Guatap\u00e9, it invites you to savor it in front of the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Thanks to Lima Restaurant, you no longer have to go to Lima or Tokyo to experience it: you can experience it here, in the middle of the reservoir, surrounded by nature, architecture and flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that one of the most innovative cooking styles in the world was born from the encounter between Japan and Peru? 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