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title: "Oni Nikkei Blog: Sushi, Nikkei Cuisine and Drink Pairings"
description: "Guides on sushi, nikkei cuisine and what to drink with Japanese food on the Oni Nikkei blog, from the restaurant in El Poblado, Medellin."
url: https://oninikkei.co/en/blog/
---

# Blog

Every flavor tells a story: an encounter between Peru’s ancient tradition and Japan’s delicacy, where ancestral techniques merge to bring to life a one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience.

[![An Asian Food Route Through El Poblado](https://oninikkei.co/images/2025/07/compartir.webp) September 14, 2026 An Asian Food Route Through El Poblado The four zones of El Poblado, the Asian cuisines in each one, the order to walk them and the best time of day to head out and eat well. Read more](https://oninikkei.co/en/asian-food-route-el-poblado/)

[![Sake, Tea and Pairing: What to Drink with Japanese Food](https://oninikkei.co/images/2025/07/copa.webp) September 14, 2026 Sake, Tea and Pairing: What to Drink with Japanese Food Sake, green tea, beer and nikkei cocktails: how to choose the drink that best matches each Japanese dish. Book your table at Oni Nikkei. Read more](https://oninikkei.co/en/what-to-drink-with-japanese-food/)

[![How to Recognize Good Sushi: Freshness, Rice and Technique](https://oninikkei.co/images/2025/07/makis.webp) September 1, 2026 How to Recognize Good Sushi: Freshness, Rice and Technique Fish freshness, the rice point, precision of the cut and the right temperature: the signs that give good sushi away. Book your table at Oni. Read more](https://oninikkei.co/en/how-to-spot-good-sushi/)

[![Typical Japanese Dishes You Have to Try](https://oninikkei.co/images/2025/07/robatayaki.webp) September 1, 2026 Typical Japanese Dishes You Have to Try Ramen, gyoza, tempura, katsu, donburi, yakitori, udon and soba: the typical Japanese dishes and the best way to enjoy every one of them. Read more](https://oninikkei.co/en/typical-japanese-dishes/)

[![How Do You Eat Sushi? A Guide and Etiquette for Beginners](https://oninikkei.co/images/2025/07/makis.webp) July 29, 2026 How Do You Eat Sushi? A Guide and Etiquette for Beginners Chopsticks or hand, how much soy sauce, what ginger and wasabi are for and the right order to eat each piece. Book your table at Oni Nikkei. Read more](https://oninikkei.co/en/how-to-eat-sushi/)

[![Signature Sushi: How It Differs from Traditional Sushi](https://oninikkei.co/images/2025/07/nigiris.webp) July 29, 2026 Signature Sushi: How It Differs from Traditional Sushi What sets signature sushi apart from the traditional kind: techniques, ingredients and how to choose between them. Book your table at Oni. Read more](https://oninikkei.co/en/signature-sushi/)

[![Types of Sushi: Maki, Nigiri, Sashimi, and More](https://oninikkei.co/images/2026/07/tipos-de-sushi-hero.webp) July 6, 2026 Types of Sushi: Maki, Nigiri, Sashimi, and More A guide to telling each type of sushi apart, knowing what goes in it and building a balanced order. Book your table at Oni Nikkei, Medellin. Read more](https://oninikkei.co/en/types-of-sushi/)

[![What Is Nikkei Food? The Japanese-Peruvian Fusion](https://oninikkei.co/images/2026/07/que-es-la-comida-nikkei-hero.webp) July 6, 2026 What Is Nikkei Food? The Japanese-Peruvian Fusion The Japanese-Peruvian fusion explained: how nikkei cuisine was born, the dishes that define it and the ingredients behind its unique flavor. Read more](https://oninikkei.co/en/what-is-nikkei-food/)

[![What Is the Best Sushi in Medellin? Top 8 Must-Try Restaurants](https://oninikkei.co/images/2025/07/Desfile-Rapsodia-14-1-2.webp) March 12, 2026 What Is the Best Sushi in Medellin? Top 8 Must-Try Restaurants A ranking of the eight best sushi restaurants in Medellin, with traditional kitchens, nikkei fusion and tips to pick the right one for you. Read more](https://oninikkei.co/en/best-sushi-in-medellin/)