In its first formal, major update since opening, Sushi Nikkei is debuting an array of new items. Adding to its rightfully popular existing menu, the seven-item update reflects Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata’s dedication to the sushi of the Peruvian nikkei people.
The menu launches toward the end of this month.
Why a space like Sushi Nikkei is important in the larger discussion of Long Beach’s food scene…
At Sushi Nikkei, the marriage between Peruvian zest and Japanese tradition unfolds in a cuisine born not of trend but of migration, adaptation, and cultural blending.
Nikkei cuisine—the product of Japanese immigrants making homes outside the land of the Rising Sun; in this case Peru, is an edible reflection of history—where the meticulousness of sushi meets the bright, citrus-forward flavors of Latin America. Tiraditos lined with yuzu and aji amarillo, rolls draped in fresh ceviche-style sauces, and sashimi kissed with the kind of acidity that makes the palate spark. It’s food that doesn’t just fuse techniques—it tells a story of resilience and creativity.
For a city like Long Beach, hosting a culinary renaissance over the past decade, having a Nikkei restaurant isn’t just important; it’s essential. This is a city that celebrates the cross-pollination of flavors and identities, where Filipino bakeries sit beside Cambodian noodle houses, and Mexican seafood counters thrive next to Californian cafés. Sushi Nikkei fits perfectly into that rhythm. It represents how food in Long Beach isn’t about replication or trend-chasing but evolution. It’s about honoring roots while embracing reinvention.
A look into the new items at Sushi Nikkei…
Tuna Tostada (1pc): Bluefin tuna | seaweed salad | avocado | spicy mayo | nikiri | chili garlic
Tiradito Apaltado: Striped bass | tiger milk | avocado | chalaquita | olive oil
Tiradito – Salmon New Style: Torched with sesame oil | garlic | ginger | yuzu soy | sprouts
Tiradito – Tuna Acebichado: Bluefin tuna sashimi | acebichado | avocado | togarashi | green onion
New Sushi Nikkei Lava Scallops (2pc): Scallops topped with shrimp in ninja sauce with truffle oil
Shinjuku: Bluefin tuna | acebichado | chili garlic
Ginza Maki: Blue crab | avocado | cucumber topped with striped bass | asian sauce | quinoa pop | chili garlic in soy paper
Sushi Nikkei has two locations: 3819 Atlantic Ave. in Bixby Knolls & 5020 E. 2nd St. in Belmont Shore.
