Culture Through Cuisine: Nikkei

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.

Back by popular demand! Join Global Minnesota at K’kinaco, Minnesota’s only Nikkei restaurant and Pisco bar for Culture through Cuisine. Hear from co-owner Enrique Luis about the origins of the food tradition and experience a hand selected three course meal. You’ll also sample a hand-crafted pisco cocktail, the national spirit of Peru which is similar to brandy.

After becoming the first Latin American country to establish diplomatic relations with Japan, Peru saw a significant wave of Japanese immigration. As Japanese and Peruvian cultures mixed together, new traditions arose, including Nikkei cuisine, a blending of ingredients and preparation styles between the two countries.

Registration includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage, and taxes and tip. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Dinner is served as a pre-set menu, so please let us know by June 24 if you have any dietary restrictions (including if you need a vegetarian menu or non-alcoholic cocktail option). While the venue is the same as before, we’ll feature an all new menu of delicious Nikkei flavors.

Global Minnesota members receive discounted admission. Members are welcome to bring a guest at the member rate.

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Please contact Melisa Gildner at mgildner@globalminnesota.org for questions, accessibility accommodations, or dietary restrictions.