With warmer weather on the way, now is the perfect time to visit trendy Nikkei hotspot Bamboo Mat in Stratford’s East Village, to enjoy delicious new delights on their summer terrace. The new menu is full of mouth-watering sharing platters of Peruvian and Japanese delights, so bring a date or some mates and treat yourself to an authentic Nikkei experience like no other.

Kick off your visit with some indulgent Malden oysters and one of Bamboo Mat’s signature cocktails for an elevated experience from the get-go. Try the floral Yuzu Blossom, with roku gin, sake, yuzu juice and orange bitters or the classically Peruvian Pisco Sour.

Enjoy the new El Crudo platter complete with oysters, salmon tiradito and brand new scallops tiradito, made with mango and passion fruit tiger milk, chive oil, pomegranate and coriander.

Fans of ceviche must try the Ceviche Mix Platter, featuring Bamboo Mat’s renowned seabass ceviche, favorites such as salmon tataki and tuna tiradito and the ultimate ceviche deluxe, with seabass, prawns and scallops in Bamboo Mat’s signature sauce.

Also on offer is the new Nikkei sashimi platter, featuring the highest grade quality tuna, yellow tail, seabass, salmon, prawn and mackerel with wasabi egg sauce and shiso ponzu. And the sushi lovers out there can indulge in a sushi spread like no other with Bamboo Mat’s Nikkei sushi platter, featuring a range of nigiri, gunkan, and innovative maki like the Canada Maki – including sea eel, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado and sesame seeds.

Bamboo Mat’s full range of food favourites – from tiraditos and tostadas to ceviche and sushi – will still be available from their a la carte menu, as well as delicious desserts like their passionfruit and raspberry cheesecake and famous creme brulee.

Make sure to indulge in a refreshing cocktail or peruse Bamboo Mat’s extensive wine menu to enjoy alongside the food offerings.

Every Friday and Saturday night Bamboo Mat DJs will liven up the al fresco scene further to get diners in the mood for the weekend from 5pm onwards.

Bamboo Mat’s Happy Hour runs every Monday to Thursday from 5pm-7pm. Diners are offered a selection of complimentary small plates with each cocktail purchased. Expect delights such as Cancha Corn, Padron Peppers with a Mango Miso and freshly made Guacamole and Fried Tortilla to pair alongside one the menu of unique fusion cocktails.

Book now to celebrate the start of the summer in Nikkei style