NIKKEI Introduces Tori Super Lunch Set for Only P595+
Lunch breaks will now be a lot more delicious and affordable as NIKKEI introduces its Tori Super Lunch Set for only P595+. Mall goers and office workers can now have a premium Japanese Peruvian dining experience during the work week without having to spend too much. Best of all, these lunch sets are customizable so you can tweak and choose your favorite items every time you visit.
The Hungry Kat was invited to the Podium Mall branch of NIKKEI last week to try their Tori Super Lunch Set. Nikkei has several branches all over the city including Rockwell, Greenbelt, Bonifacio Global City, Shangri-La Mall, and Newport Mall. You can find the Podium branch at the mall's ground floor and this is where my friends and I got together to sample this new lunch special.
NIKKEI is the reflection of the Japanese influence on the Peruvian gastronomy. Since the first NIKKEI opened in Makati’s Legazpi Village in 2015, the restaurant has introduced foodies to a delicious convergence of culinary cultures. NIKKEI has then grown to 9 branches all over the city including NIKKEI, NIKKEI Nama Bar, NIKKEI Robata, and DEN by NIKKEI—bringing its signature Japanese-Peruvian experience to more locations.
The Tori Super Lunch Set is available from Mondays to Thursdays from 11:00am to 5:00pm at all NIKKEI locations. This customizable set lets you choose your type of maki or nigiri to go with your option for the main course and rice, then finished off with a lovely desert.
It comes with house made miso soup and one glass of iced tea. Each table at NIKKEI also comes with complimentary crispy sweet potato chips served with wasabi mayonnaise.
The Tori Super Lunch Set is like a complete bento box that is as filling as it is tasty. It is served all at the same time so you can have your lunch in one go. This is quite useful for those quick one-hour lunch breaks so you won't be late going back to the office.
Guests have a choice of one Maki or Nigiri for their starter. You can choose from Salmon Skin Maki, Maguro Maki, or Tamago Maki which all come with five pieces.
The nigiri options include Maguro Nigiri, Tamara Nigiri, Snapper Nigiri, or Salmon Skin Nigiri which will come with two pieces.
As for myself, this is what I had for my Tori Super Lunch Set. I was really hungry that afternoon so I was excited to dig in to my Japanese lunch.
For the main course, diners can choose either the Chicken Teriyaki or the Black Karaage. The chicken teriyaki comes with grilled chicken coated in a sweet Japanese teriyaki sauce. I love how tender and sweet these chicken breast slices were.
Another option for your main course is their Black Karaage which are deep fried bite-sized Japanese fried chicken. NIKKEI puts their own twist by adding activated charcoal to the mix, turning it into a Darth Vader-like fried chicken that is both crunchy and flavorful.
Diners can also choose to have Gohan or steamed Japanese rice with their set, but I suggeust that you upgrade this into a Chahan or Japanese fried rice by adding P100. The Chahan is like an entire meal by itself with its fragrant and savory ingredients that go well with your tori main courses.
For dessert, the Tori Super Lunch Set comes with a Strawberry and White Chocolate Mochi which is really so good. It's a sweet and creamy way to finish your exquisite but very affordable lunch set.
If you have time to stay longer, there are other promos and items at NIKKEI that might suit your taste as well. The all-day Pisco Specials lets you enjoy two glasses of Pisco cocktails for only P495+. We had the Pisco Chilcano with Alto del Carmen Reservado, Stanford Shaw ginger ale, and lime juice. On the other hand, the Pisco Sour comes with Alto del Carmen Pisco, lemon, egg, sugar syrup, and angostura bitters.
I wanted to try one of their new Japanese Cocktails called the Grasshopper Kun (P395). This is a sake-based cocktail mixed with Giffard Menthe de Pastille, white chocolate matcha sauce, and mint. NIKKEI also has a Reverse Happy Hour from 8:30pm to closing during Sundays to Thursdays where you can get three selected cocktails for only P595+.
There are also some interesting new items on the menu at NIKKEI. The Creamy Unagi Asparagus Roll (P395) comes with a perfect balance of smoky unagi and crisp asparagus elevated by the creamy umami of Lady's Choice Japanese-style mayo.
Then there's the Gyu Foie Nigiri (P580) which is a new item that is really destined to be special. This nigiri comes with US wagyu and foie gras, together with abura oil and teriyaki sauce.
Now if you want an even more indulgent lunch, have some of their Steak Bowl Specials which are 15% off from 12:00nn to 5:00pm daily. The Ebi Furai Steak Bowl (P1400) is a sumptuous rice bowl topped with gorgeous steak cuts, ebi furai, poached egg, and nori.
One of their special desserts is the Tres Leches (P350) which is a delightful cake that can be shared by the entire table. We would like to thank Spanky Enriquez and Jorge Joseph for hosting our lunch at NIKKEI Podium. The Tori Super Lunch Set is definitely an enticing lunch promotion that I'm sure everyone will enjoy.
