Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco

$13 to $25 a main; chef's specialties run $22 to $42How we list and verify
Plated dish at Enkai, Obarrio, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Ceviche tropical
  • Typical spend: $13 to $25 a main; chef's specialties run $22 to $42

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Food reads as fresh and precisely executed, with strong value for the quality.
  • Calm, quiet room and attentive service noted across write-ups.
  • Warm, modern, unpretentious setting mixing Japanese minimalism with Peruvian warmth.
  • Comfortable for solo diners and small groups, with a lunch menu that rotates on the day's catch.

The food

Ceviche tropical$15

Catch of the day in coconut leche de tigre with mango sorbet and plantain chips.

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Tiradito acevichado$15

Thin-sliced catch of the day dressed in a citrusy Nikkei ceviche-style sauce.

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Lomo saltado Enkai$19

Peruvian-style wok-seared beef strips, the house take on the classic.

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Signature sushi rolls$15

Extensive Nikkei-leaning roll list (Acevichado, Rainbow, Volcano and more).

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Causa Masaki$13

Chef's version of Peruvian causa layered with prawns and avocado.

Merengado nikkei$9

Meringue disks with berries and dulce de leche, finished with orange liqueur and pisco.

Where it is

Local 1, Plaza Corner 68, Panamá, Panama
Obarrio, Panama City
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Good to know

Reservations available (online booking)Back terrace / outdoor seatingOpen kitchenRotating daily lunch specialsGood for groups

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMPrime weekend dinner service
Easy tableTue-WedQuieter room, easier reservation
Sweet spotThu, 7:30 PMFull service, calmer pace

Notable mentions

Recognized as the first Nikkei restaurant in Casco Viejo and featured in Casco Viejo dining roundups.

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco serve?

Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco serves Nikkei. The menu includes Ceviche tropical, Tiradito acevichado, Lomo saltado Enkai.

What's good at Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco?

Food reads as fresh and precisely executed, with strong value for the quality. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

How much does a meal at Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco cost?

Based on its published menu, dishes run $9.00 to $19.00 ($$ overall).

When is Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco open?

Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 12:00 and closes around 10:00 PM.

Does Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco take reservations?

It lists a WhatsApp contact - the green button on this page opens the chat directly.

Where is Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco?

Local 1, Plaza Corner 68, Panamá, Panama, Obarrio, Panama City.

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Enkai Peruvian Japanese Cuisine - San Francisco is one of 94 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Obarrio, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Italian, Burgers.

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