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Monday 5pm - 10pm Tuesday 5pm - 10pm Wednesday 5pm - 10pm Thursday 5pm - 10pm Friday 5pm - 11pm Saturday 5pm - 11pm Sunday 5pm - 10pm

Nikkei Izakaya

Name: Nikkei Izakaya
Address: 600 N Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, 70119, US
Telephone: +15042245657
Price range: $$

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Located at the Broadside in New Orleans' Mid City neighborhood, Nikkei Izakaya Bar & Restaurant serves cuisine of Japanese immigrant communities prepared with seasonal local ingredients in a causal Japanese pub-style atmosphere.

10/02/2026

Tonight's Gulf Fish 'n' Fry features fabulously fresh Gulf red snapper or rondeau sea bream (a.k.a. sheepshead). Both of these fish make a fantastic fried fish plate, something you generally don't find around town and definitely not for $17, including a healthy portion of our daily fresh-cut fries. Without a doubt it's one the best local Gulf seafood deals in New Orleans, and you get to support our local fishing communities rather than a nameless industrial fish farm in a nameless place.

While you're here, explore the rest of our izakaya favorites:
Japanese Curry
Wagyu Burgers
Chicken & Pork Katsu
Gulf Ceviches
Hawaiian-Style Poke
Tiraditos
Causa Nikkei..and plenty more.

**Happy Hour:** 5–7 PM

09/29/2026

High-quality, wild-caught sushi at affordable prices? Absolutely.

Join us tonight at Nikkei Izakaya + Broadside for our $6 Nigiri & Temaki specials—crafted with the same sustainable Gulf seafood and artful technique by Chefs Wataru and Edmond. Stop by tonight and taste the difference! No factory-farmed fish.

And if you're making a night of it:
• Izakaya favorites like Chashu Pork, Causa Nikkei, Ceviche, Katsu, Hand-Cut Fries, and more:
• Kitchen and Bar open at 4pm!
• $6 specials at the taco truck outside
• $6 movies next door at The Broad
• $6 drinks at the bar

Come for the sushi, stay for the evening.

09/24/2026

Thursday nights at mean ceviche specials built around pristine Gulf seafood — and one of the comments we hear most frequently is, paraphrased: “This ceviche is so fresh and flavorful.” The reason is simple, excellent Gulf fish and the care of preparation.

Oh yes, then there's excellent price, and that translates to what we refer to as the "ceviche loophole," incredibly fresh and delicious ceviche or poke for and incredibly good deal: 1 for $12 • 2 for $22 • 3 for $30. These aren’t tiny tasting portions — they’re full, vibrant dishes built with care, balance, and intention.

And then there's the fact that we're also featuring a special on $6 Paripari Spicy Tuna Nigiri tonight.

Tonight’s Ceviche & Raw Bar Features:
• Nikkei-Style Gulf Fish Ceviche
• Gulf Tuna Poke
• Vegan Ceviche
• Tiradito

Plus an entire menu of Nikkei Izakaya favorites:
Crispy Katsu Chicken or Pork Sandwiches
Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage)
Pastel de Feira
Causa Nikkei
And soooo much more!

Thursday Night Ceviche Specials | 5–10 PM
Happy Hour Drinks | 5–7 PM

at Broadside NOLA
600 N. Broad Ave.

Full Izakaya Menu • Vegan & GF Options Available

09/22/2026

It’s Tuesday which means our popular $6 Nigiri & Temaki specials, featuring the same locally-sourced Gulf seafood made possible by our local community fishers along side the inspired preparation brought to you by Chefs Wataru and Edmond.

Tonight's lineup includes:
• Gulf Yellowfin Tuna
• Gulf Red Snapper

Plus:
• Izakaya favorites like Causa Nikkei, Ceviche, Katsu, Hand-Cut Fries, and more
• Taco truck outside!
• $6 movies next door at The Broad
• $6 drinks at the bar

09/21/2026

Join us at Nikkei Izakaya for our popular $10 Wagyu Burger Night, featuring deeply flavorful wagyu beef topped with tomato, onion, house-made pickles, and Nikkei remoulade on a freshly-made brioche bun. Add our daily hand-cut fries, Havarti cheese and sautéed mushrooms.

Not a meat eater? Try our Veggie Burger!

Burgers is just the beginning, round things out with our list of izakaya favorites:

• Gulf Yellowfin Tuna Poke
• Causa Nikkei
• Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage)
• Ceviche Nikkei
• Crispy Chicken or Pork Sandwiches (Katsu)
• Agedashi Tofu
• Causa Nikkei
• Hand-Cut Fries

Happy Hour runs from 5–7pm

See you tonight!

09/17/2026

Tonight is Ceviche Night at Nikkei Izakaya, and we are serving up full-sized portions of your favorite bright, summer flavors.

Nikkei Ceviche: Today’s pristine wild Gulf catch with our house Nikkei leche de tigre, avocado, and canchita.

🌱 Vegan Ceviche: Packed with fresh, seasonal veggies, black beans, mushrooms, and avocado in our bright vegan leche de tigre.

Hawaiian-Style Poke: Beautiful wild Gulf yellowfin tuna with clean, balanced flavors—all fish, no filler.

The Thursday Specials:
1 for $12
2 for $22
3 for $30
(Yes, these are full-sized dishes, so come hungry and mix & match!)

Looking for more? Grab our brand-new Wagyu Burger with hand-cut fries for just $16, or dive into our full menu of sushi, Curry Katsu, and Karaage.

Happy Hour Drink Specials: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ceviche Night: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Nikkei Izakaya at Broadside | 600 N. Broad, New Orleans

09/16/2026

Wednesday Night Sushi Loophole at Nikkei Izakaya!

Break up your week with our $6 Nigiri & Temaki specials, featuring premium, locally sourced Gulf seafood. Tonight we're serving up the Tuesday favorites alongside our signature Paripari Nigiri (crispy rice with spicy Gulf yellowfin tuna, avocado, and scallions). And did you know that our entire sushi menu is gluten-free (minus the vegan temaki which currently features tempura okra)

Full Izakaya Menu Available:
Crisply Nori Tacos
Wagyu Burger
Gulf Fish Ceviche & Tuna Poke
Chicken & Pork Katsu
Agedashi Tofu
Hand-Cut Fries

🥢 Dinner & Specials: 5–10 PM.

Happy Hour: 5–7 PM

Come support your local fisherfolk and eat like it matters. See you tonight!

09/15/2026

One of the great things about sourcing wild-caught Gulf/domestic fish for sushi is the control we have over the final quality. Then there's the fact that there's always something new and exciting. Finally, since we're receiving whole local fish, that translates to lot of other delicious cuts like collars, ribs and cheeks. All of that is in stark contrast to the commodity, factory-frozen block sushi that the vast majority of sushi restaurants use. Oh yes, then there's the fact that we do $6 nigiri and temaki on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Put all of that together and there's no reason not to join us for some truly exceptional sushi, whether you're on a budget or not.

And if you're making a night of it:
• Izakaya favorites like Chashu Pork, Causa Nikkei, Ceviche, Katsu, Hand-Cut Fries, and more
• Excellent AC
• Kitchen and Bar open at 4pm!
• $6 specials at the taco truck outside
• $6 movies next door at The Broad
• $6 drinks at the bar

09/14/2026

Join tonight at Nikkei Izakaya for our popular $10 Wagyu Burger Special, featuring deeply flavorful wagyu beef topped with tomato, onion, house-made pickles, and Nikkei remoulade on a freshly-made brioche bun. Add our daily hand-cut fries, Havarti cheese and sautéed mushrooms.

Not a meat eater? Our house veggie burger has developed a loyal following all its own.

And because sometimes a burger needs a little company, round things out with a few of our izakaya favorites:

• Gulf Yellowfin Tuna Poke
• Ceviche Nikkei
• Chicken & Pork Katsu
• Agedashi Tofu
• Causa Nikkei
• Hand-Cut Fries

Happy Hour runs from 5–7pm with food and drink specials!

See you tonight!

09/11/2026

**Friday Night = Gulf Fish 'n' Fry! ** ... All Night Long!

If you haven't tried our Friday Night **Gulf Fish 'n' Fry**, you're missing one of the best local seafood deals in New Orleans.

Tonight we're featuring **wild Gulf Red Snapper**—lightly panko-crusted until perfectly crisp, served with our daily hand-cut fries and house-made **Nikkei-style tartar sauce**. Fresh, flavorful, and just **$17**.

Pro tip: start off with a broiled red snapper collar!

While you're here, explore the rest of our izakaya favorites:
Japanese Curry (pictured with crispy tofu)
Chicken & Pork Katsu
Gulf Ceviches
Hawaiian-Style Poke
Tiraditos
Causa Nikkei..and plenty more.

Save room for dessert:
**Passion Fruit Mousse**
**Chocolate Brownie à la Mode** with vanilla bean ice cream, miso caramel, and sesame praline.

**Happy Hour:** 5–7 PM

Address

600 N Broad Street
New Orleans, LA
70119

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 10pm
Tuesday	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	5pm - 10pm
Thursday	5pm - 10pm
Friday	5pm - 11pm
Saturday	5pm - 11pm
Sunday	5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15042245657

Website

http://nikkeiizakaya.com/

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