Yunta Nikkei
NA Program Strength is an editorial assessment based on publicly available menu data. See methodology.
2201 S Blvd Ste 130, Charlotte, NC 28203
Yunta Nikkei is Charlotte's first Peruvian-Japanese (Nikkei) restaurant, opened in 2022 by the Viva Chicken team in South End, blending raw ceviches, tiraditos, and handmade maki with an intentional zero-proof cocktail program. Beverage director Ashley Sarkis built a dedicated mocktail menu anchored by premium NA spirits including Seedlip Garden and Amass Riverin, earning Yunta a spot on Yelp's top 25 mocktail programs in the U.S. in 2024 — the only North Carolina restaurant on that list. Guests can choose from named zero-proof cocktails like The Gardener and Isle del Sol alongside NA beer, making it one of Charlotte's strongest NA options in a full-service restaurant setting.
What to order
- The Gardener (Seedlip Garden, Peruvian black mint, lime, watermelon)
- Isle del Sol (Seedlip 94, mango, hibiscus, lemon)
- Amantani (Amass Riverin, pineapple, cardamom, lemon, arbol, ginger ale)
- Dirty Chai Martino
“I believe having non-alcoholic options on my cocktail menu is vital. There are many times when people can't, or choose not to drink alcohol. Having non-alcoholic options available gives guests a safe alternative to enjoy thoughtfully crafted drinks.”— Ashley Sarkis, Beverage Director, Yunta NikkeiYahoo News / AOL (Yelp Top Mocktail Spots feature, 2024) →