Nuu Nikkei
Bigorrilho, Curitiba
Restaurant in Curitiba, Brazil
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Nuu Nikkei is an easy Curitiba dinner pick when timing and Bigorrilho convenience matter more than chasing a heavily documented chef or awards profile. Use it for an evening meal, especially after work or after another plan, cross-shop Manu if you want a clearer Brazilian destination-style brief.
About Nuu Nikkei
Nuu Nikkei is best planned as an evening option in Curitiba: its schedule runs Tuesday through Sunday from 6 PM, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. Consider it when the decision is less about a highly documented destination meal and more about fitting dinner cleanly into a Curitiba night.
Use it for an evening in Curitiba, not a daytime food crawl
The practical case is simple. Nuu Nikkei's hours are in the evening only, so it is more useful for dinner planning than for someone trying to stack several restaurant stops in one afternoon. For broader planning, keep our full Curitiba restaurants guide open, especially if dinner timing matters as much as the rest of the itinerary.
Consider this a direct evening option rather than a special trip built around details like a specific price tier, named chef, awards profile, or signature dishes. Diners comparing other named options can also look at Manu, K.sa Restaurante, L'Épicerie, Lisboa Gastronomia, or Thai Restaurante Tailandês before deciding.
The planning logic is timing-first
For a first visit, start with the service window: Nuu Nikkei opens at 6 PM from Tuesday through Sunday, closes at 11 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, closes at 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. The venue is closed on Monday, so it works better as a midweek or weekend evening choice than as a start-of-week fallback. Smart casual dress is the guidance, which makes it sensible to dress neatly without overcomplicating the plan.
If the night needs a fuller itinerary, pair the restaurant search with other Curitiba dining research. The short version: choose Nuu Nikkei for evening timing and a direct dinner plan in Curitiba; pick a peer when the occasion needs a clearer culinary brief.
Planning details
- Location
- R. Fernando Simas, 333 - Bigorrilho, Curitiba - PR, 80430-190, Brazil
- Website
- nuunikkei.com.br
- Phone
- +554135386956
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Nuu Nikkei sits squarely within Curitiba's contemporary dining corridor, presenting a format-forward, ingredient-led take on Nikkei cooking. The restaurant reads as a considered, quietly ambitious room: Japanese technique and precision meet Peruvian brightness and heat, producing plates that prize freshness, contrast and texture. It feels like a place locals turn to when they want a thoughtful meal rather than a tourist spectacle. The tone is intimate and polished rather than flashy, making the dining experience feel intentional and closely attuned to ingredients and execution.
Best For
Nuu Nikkei is best suited to evening outings where the meal itself is the occasion — think date nights, special celebrations and small group dinners. Located on the Batel–Bigorrilho axis, it occupies a neighborhood corridor known for contemporary, format-aware restaurants, and the text emphasizes that Curitibanos go there for more considered dining. If you’re seeking a restaurant for a memorable night out that foregrounds technique and bright, contrast-driven flavors, Nuu Nikkei is positioned as a local destination for those moments.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signature seafood formats that showcase Nikkei’s balance of Japanese precision and Peruvian acidity: the Trilogia ceviche and the special sushi Nikkei are highlighted preparations and good anchors for a meal. Nikkei cuisine rewards dishes that emphasize texture and citrus brightness, so look for tiradito- or ceviche-style preparations and sushi that play with contrasting components. Given the restaurant’s ingredient-led focus, share a few plates to sample the range of brightness, heat and knife-work-driven textures rather than sticking to a single preparation.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, modern, and sophisticated atmosphere with beautiful plating and attentive service praised in reviews.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Trilogia ceviche
- special sushi Nikkei
Planning details
Location
R. Fernando Simas, 333 - Bigorrilho, Curitiba - PR, 80430-190, Brazil · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- L'Épicerie, Notable alternative
- K.sa Restaurante, Notable alternative
- Thai Restaurante Tailandês, Notable alternative
- Lisboa Gastronomia, Notable alternative
- Manu, Brazilian, Brazilian
Restaurant context
How it compares in Curitiba
Nuu Nikkei is the practical late-evening play in this set: easier to treat as a flexible dinner booking, especially if Bigorrilho is convenient. Manu is the clearer choice when the meal itself is the main event, particularly for diners who want a Brazilian frame rather than a looser exploratory dinner.
For cross-shopping, L'Épicerie, K.sa Restaurante, Thai Restaurante Tailandês, Lisboa Gastronomia are better used as format checks: choose the one whose cuisine direction matches the group before worrying about small differences in ambiance. Nuu Nikkei makes more sense when the group wants a Curitiba dinner with easy logistics and evening availability.
If value for money is the deciding factor, compare menus directly before booking because no confirmed price tier separates these options here. If booking difficulty is the deciding factor, Nuu Nikkei is the safer first attempt; if occasion weight matters, Manu is the more defined alternative.
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Compare Nuu Nikkei
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuu Nikkei | Curitiba | ; | No published awards |
| L'Épicerie | Curitiba | ; | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| K.sa Restaurante | Curitiba | ; | No published awards |
| Thai Restaurante Tailandês | Curitiba | ; | No published awards |
| Lisboa Gastronomia | Curitiba | ; | No published awards |
| Manu | Curitiba | Brazilian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #282025 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #342025 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants · #80We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 The Best Chef Three Knives2023 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #37 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Nuu Nikkei?
Start with the dinner window: Nuu Nikkei is open Tuesday through Sunday from 6 PM, runs later on Friday and Saturday until 11:30 PM. It is closed on Monday.
Is Nuu Nikkei good for solo dining?
It can work for a solo dinner in Curitiba if the timing fits your evening. The schedule is Tuesday through Sunday from 6 PM, with no Monday service.
What should I order at Nuu Nikkei?
There is no signature-dish list available, so the safest approach is to review the current menu at the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Nuu Nikkei?
Dinner is offered, since hours are evening only from Tuesday to Sunday. Friday and Saturday run until 11:30 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday run until 11 PM.
What are alternatives to Nuu Nikkei?
Other options to compare include Manu, K.sa Restaurante, L'Épicerie, Lisboa Gastronomia, Thai Restaurante Tailandês. Use them as reference points if you want to compare dinner plans before choosing.
Is Nuu Nikkei good for a special occasion?
It may suit an evening occasion in Curitiba if the schedule and smart casual dress code fit your plans. For a high-stakes meal, confirm current details directly before going.
