Chef Arturo Castro Salazar, originally from Peru, heads Haliconia at JW Marriott Goa, the state’s first Peruvian Nikkei cuisine restaurant. Nikkei cuisine blends Japanese techniques with Peruvian ingredients, creating a unique culinary fusion. Salazar’s journey began in Peru, where he trained under a Japanese chef in Lima, honing his skills before working internationally in Kenya, Korea, and Guinea. In Goa, he has adapted Nikkei dishes, traditionally protein-heavy, to cater to vegetarian preferences by developing an innovative menu without compromising flavour.
Goa’s gets a Peruvian Nikkei restaurant
