A brand-new Calgary restaurant serving up Nikkei-inspired bites and cocktails is set to open in the city very soon.

ORIJINS will be opening its doors on Macleod Trail, specializing in tapas-style dishes taking inspiration from the flavours of Latin America and Japan.

If you’re unfamiliar, Nikkei cuisine is a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavours and techniques dating back to the early 1900s when Japanese immigrants arrived in Peru.

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“From the colourful markets of Latin America to the timeless traditions of Japan, this fusion tells a story of migration, resilience, and creativity,” ORIJINS said on its website.

“At ORIJINS, those flavours and philosophies meet again in Calgary: fiery spices balanced with delicate

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