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Izakaya Cairo Bold Peruvian dishes with striking Japanese influences make up the culinary fusion of Nikkei cuisine. By Sanctum Hospitality.

Like most of life’s happy coincidences, Nikkeis' storyline melds economic hardship, cultural exchange, creativity and a sprinkle of serendipity. It all starts with the arrival of migrant Japanese contract labourers and farmers on the coastal plantations of Peru in 1889/the late 19th century. Due to Japans distressed economic state at the time, many chose to stay upon finishing their contracts eventually settling in the cities. Finding work in local food venues, the Japanese community added their imprint/touch to the traditional Peruvian dishes. Two great ancient civilisations had met, engaging in a culinary conversation that seemed to flow effortlessly, combining opposites in a perfectly balanced exchange. Since then, generations of Japanese Peruvians have gradually transformed local dishes, pushing creative boundaries to create what is now known as Nikkei. Ever-evolving with room for endless creative experimentation, Nikkei’s humble beginnings in Peru’s bodegas have lead it to become the modern-day culinary artform that it is. While Lima will always remain the home of Nikkei, Izakaya has just brought the best this cuisine has to offer to Cairo under the masterful guidance of our head chef, Lan William . Straight from Dubai with years of fine-tuning and creative experiments under his knife, Chef Lan, every single dish on the Izakaya menu was created as a culinary celebration of Nikkeis beautiful history.

Simple choices for a good night: a table for one, a glass of your choice, and no rush.
13/10/2026

Simple choices for a good night: a table for one, a glass of your choice, and no rush.

11/10/2026

There’s a drink for every part of the evening. Choose your pour and let it carry the night.🍷

Behind the bar is where the night finds its momentum.
06/10/2026

Behind the bar is where the night finds its momentum.

05/10/2026

The Social Table was a day of passion, flavour, and sharing, in and out of the kitchen.

We’re looking back and missing the beautiful collision of Gabriela Chamorro and Henry Montoro together in the kitchen. A dinner full of stories, generosity, loud laughs, open plates, and two chefs letting their food do the talking.

04/10/2026

Whether you favor the breeze or the quiet, you’ll always have your place at Izakaya.

Reserve your seat today.

01/10/2026

It started with a busy kitchen and two very different places on the map.

For Cairo Food Week, we welcomed Chef Gabriella Chamorro of and Izakaya’s own Head Chef, Chef Henry Montoro, into the kitchen, bringing the flavours of Nicaragua and Peru together for one very special evening.

There was a lot of tasting, sharing, learning and cooking along the way, as two cuisines found their way onto the same table, in the heart of Cairo.

A little look back at where the evening began.

This weather calls for an evening inside. Come set your table how you want, we’ll be waiting.Reserve today.
29/09/2026

This weather calls for an evening inside.
Come set your table how you want, we’ll be waiting.

Reserve today.

A celebration of roots, craftsmanship, and shared passion.This Cairo Food Week, we invite you to The Social Table, an ex...
28/09/2026

A celebration of roots, craftsmanship, and shared passion.

This Cairo Food Week, we invite you to The Social Table, an exclusive collaboration bringing Chef Gabriela Chamorro together with our Head Chef, Henri Montoro.

Together, they bring their shared Latin heritage to life at Izakaya.

September 30th.
Reserve your seat through the Cairo Food Week portal.

The Social Table arrives again at Izakaya as part of Cairo Food Week for two evenings under the open sky.Join us on Sept...
28/09/2026

The Social Table arrives again at Izakaya as part of Cairo Food Week for two evenings under the open sky.

Join us on September 29th and 30th for an evening of community, flavour, and shared moments.

Reserve your seat directly through the Cairo Food Week portal.

Our Ceviche Mariscos is a quiet visit to the coast inside the city.
24/09/2026

Our Ceviche Mariscos is a quiet visit to the coast inside the city.

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Palm Central
Giza

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 12am
Tuesday 2pm - 12am
Wednesday 2pm - 12am
Thursday 2pm - 1am
Friday 2pm - 1am
Saturday 2pm - 1am
Sunday 2pm - 12am

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01271116223

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