Asian Dinner Above the Rooftops of Gdańsk Old Town

Gdańsk from above, with chopsticks and a view. This Asian dinner above the rooftops at Nikka Restaurant turns the Motława river setting into a full-on food moment, with St. Mary’s Basilica in your sightline. I like the 7th-floor skyline views and the bold, well-built sharing menu that actually delivers flavor, not just novelty. One thing to weigh first: the experience can run on the short side for hearty appetites, and the pacing between courses may feel slow, especially in cooler weather.

Upstairs, you’re also in the zone for nightlife. On Fri-Sat, the plan continues after dinner with a club night on the 8th floor, so you can go from meal to music without leaving the building. The view makes it feel special. The food gives it a reason to stay. Just keep in mind that drink prices are a frequent complaint, so decide early if you’re doing cocktails or keeping it simple.

Key highlights to pay attention to

• 7th-floor dining with a big Old Town panorama, including a view toward St. Mary’s Basilica
• Sharing set for two with three menu styles, meat, fish, or veg, so you can match your appetite
• Multi-course Asian-inspired dishes that mix tartare, gyoza, tempura, ribs, sushi rolls, and more
• Fri-Sat club night on the 8th floor after dinner, if you want the evening to keep moving
• Water included (still water 0.7l), with additional drinks priced separately

Where the Roofline Views Start: Nikka’s 7th and 8th Floor Setup

Nikka Restaurant sits high above Gdańsk Old Town, right along the Motława River corridor. The experience is built around elevation. You are dining on the 7th floor, with the city spread out below, and then on Fri-Sat the energy continues on the 8th floor with a club night after dinner.

Getting there is simple, and you’ll see the two main approach options listed: enter from Chmielna Street or reach the area from the Motława River side through Słony Spichlerz. Either route helps you orient fast because you’ll already be in the Old Town flow.

Practical detail: this is not wheelchair-friendly, so plan for stairs or an elevator path as the venue allows. And because the setting is high and open-air areas can come into play, dress like you’re going to spend time in the evening air, not just in a warm dining room.

The best part of the setup is what it does to your meal. Food tastes better when the room feels like an event. Even if you’re not a view person, seeing rooftops and church towers from above makes the whole night feel like a special plan, not just dinner.

Choosing Your Menu: Meat, Fish, or Veg Sharing Set for Two

You choose one of three set menus. Each set is intended as a sharing menu for two guests, which is ideal if you want a try-everything dinner without calculating portions like a math problem.

The menus follow a similar structure: you get an amuse-bouche, then multiple shareable plates that build through textures like crunchy, tender, creamy, and sharp. That matters because Asian-inspired dining often works best when you move between styles, not when every course tastes the same.

Also important: the set price includes a bottle of still water 0.7l (Cisowianka or Perlage). Drinks you order beyond that are extra, priced on the menu card. Keep that in mind because drink cost is where value can shift quickly.

Meat menu: tartare to slow-braised ribs to surf-and-turf rolls

If you want the fullest range, the MEAT MENU is the most variety for mixed eaters.

It starts with Beef Tartare, then rolls into Spring Rolls with beef and pork, followed by Sticky Pork Ribs with an Asian plum BBQ glaze. Next comes Grass-fed Organic Chicken with herb panko, mushrooms, and a tarragon-style emulsion. The menu closes with Surf & Turf uramaki, mixing tempura shrimp with marinated beef tenderloin, cucumber, and chili.

Why this works for you: it gives you both rich and bright bites. Tartare sets a sharp, clean start. The ribs bring sticky, slow comfort. The chicken adds herb and earthy mushroom notes. The uramaki gives you something familiar in form, with a twist in flavor.

Fish menu: salmon tartare, dumplings, trout, and truffle salmon rolls

The FISH MENU leans into delicate flavors with some punch.

You start with Salmon Tartare with rice crisps, guacamole, and trout roe. Then come Pumpkin Gyoza with horseradish and demi-glace notes, followed by Tiger Prawns with ponzu sauce, ginger, chili, herb oil, and chili oil with crispy rice and nori crumble. After that, you get Zielenica Trout with wasabi, cucumber, and trout roe. Finally, Truffle Salmon Uramaki rounds it out with avocado, shimeji mushrooms, and truffle mayonnaise.

Why this works for you: you’re getting seafood from multiple angles, not just one style. Tartare plus dumplings plus prawns gives you contrast, and the roe and wasabi notes keep the whole thing from turning bland or too buttery.

Veg menu: gyoza, sushi roll, and seasonal vegetables with wasabi sauce

The VEG MENU keeps the focus on savory comfort with some heat and snap.

You start with Green Vegetables like wild broccoli, edamame, kale, wasabi sauce, and rice crisps. Then you get Soup of the Day (ask your waiter for what it is that evening). Next is Pumpkin Gyoza with the same Japanese dumpling concept. There’s Yasai, a seasonal vegetable selection with onion demi-glace, pickles, and vegetable chips. Then comes Green Vege Sushi Roll, an uramaki with miso aubergine, tempura enoki mushrooms, cucumber, pickled gourd, avocado, and spicy mayonnaise.

Why this works for you: the menu isn’t only vegetables in theory. You get dumplings, tempura crunch, pickled sourness, and wasabi-style sharpness. It’s a good option if you’re traveling with someone who wants Asian flavors but not meat.

The Dinner Flow: What Happens After You Sit Down

There’s no separate “activity itinerary” in the usual sense. The plan is basically: arrive, choose your set menu, eat the courses as they come, and then on Fri-Sat, shift to the club on the 8th floor after dinner.

Still, you can understand the rhythm if you look at how the set menus are built. It starts with an amuse-bouche, then moves into tartare and crunchy items, then transitions to warmer dishes like gyoza, ribs, ribs, dumplings, prawns, or chicken. The final act is usually sushi-style rolls, which give you something satisfying and portable-feeling to end on.

One helpful lens: this is sharing-style dining. That means you’ll likely spend more time at the table than at a fast-food counter. If you’re the kind of traveler who gets cranky waiting between courses, this place may test your patience, especially in colder weather where your body wants to rush to warmth.

And yes, service quality is a strong point. One review highlighted pleasant, professional service and beautiful plating. That aligns with the way the menu is written, with lots of detailed components that need handling, not just throwing onto a plate.

Views Matter Here: Old Town Rooftops and Basilica Sightlines

The restaurant’s location above the city is the hook. On the 7th floor, you can see Gdańsk’s historic skyline, and the description specifically calls out St. Mary’s Basilica. Even if you don’t know it by name before you go, you’ll recognize it once you see it from above.

The best value of this view isn’t just “pretty.” It changes how you judge the whole dinner. When the setting looks impressive, you feel like you’re getting more than a meal. That’s why one of the strongest review notes was about the beautiful rooftop view.

A real consideration: the dining atmosphere can include a terrace element. One review mentioned being on a covered terrace and still feeling cold even with heaters. If you’re going in winter or late fall, bring a layer you can actually move in, not just a thin jacket.

Price and Value: What $83 Covers, and What Can Cost Extra

The price is listed as $83 per group up to 2 for this 1-day experience. That aligns with a sharing menu for two plus the included still water.

So where is the value?

• You’re paying for a multi-course set that goes well beyond one main dish.
• You’re paying for a high-floor setting with skyline views.
• You’re paying for the chance to pick meat, fish, or veg, so you aren’t forced into a one-size menu.

Where value can slip:

• Drinks are additional, and drink pricing is called out as high in one review.
• Portions may feel small for some eaters. That same review said they did not feel satisfied or full, even though the food was tasty and nicely served.

My practical advice: if you love cocktails or wine, check your budget first. If you’re a bigger eater, plan a light pre-dinner snack or a post-dinner bite. The menu is designed for sharing and variety, not for maximum volume.

Fri-Sat Club Night on the 8th Floor: When Dinner Turns Into a Plan

This is where Nikka becomes more than a restaurant. The highlight notes a club night after dinner on the 8th floor, specifically Friday to Saturday.

If you like a night that includes music and movement, this is a huge convenience. You can finish your meal, stay in the same location, and keep the evening going without hunting for another venue.

If you prefer quieter dinners, treat the Fri-Sat option with care. A club environment can mean louder sound, more energy, and less time for lingering after your last course. The dinner itself may already have a slower pacing, and a lively setting adds to that feeling of time stretching.

In other words: Fri-Sat works best if you want the whole evening to be part of the experience.

Service, Portions, and Pacing: What to Expect From the Actual Experience

A balanced view is important here because the reviews point to both strengths and tradeoffs.

Strong points you should count on:

• Service quality is consistently described as nice and professional.
• Food presentation seems to land well, with dishes arriving thoughtfully arranged.
• The overall concept, Asian flavors plus skyline views, is a hit.

The main concerns to plan around:

• Portions can feel small, at least for some diners who expected to be fully satisfied by the set.
• Wait time between courses can be long. If you hate sitting around, it can affect your mood.
• In colder seasons, a terrace-style environment can feel chilly even with heaters.
• Drinks may be expensive, and one review tied the cost to lower satisfaction at the end.

None of this means the meal isn’t good. It does mean you should set your expectations correctly. Go for the view and the variety. If you go hungry in the large, hungry sense, consider topping up with a snack before you arrive.

Who This Is For (and Who Should Skip It)

This is a great fit for:

• Couples who want a romantic, elevated dinner with Old Town views
• Food explorers who like trying multiple dishes in one sitting
• Travelers who enjoy nightlife, especially on Fri-Sat

It’s not the best match for:

• People who need big portions to feel satisfied
• Anyone with low tolerance for waiting between courses
• Wheelchair users, since the experience is not suitable for them
• Travelers who want a quiet, calm dinner with minimal noise and no club shift after

If you’re traveling in winter, you’ll especially want to dress for cold air if you end up spending time in or near a terrace area.

Should You Book It? My Decision Rule

I’d book this if you want a meal that feels like an evening event, not just a place to eat. The combination of 7th-floor skyline views and a proper Asian set menu is the core value, and the service reputation supports that the dining experience is handled well.

I would not book it if you’re counting on the set to fill you up like a full-course feast with lots of volume. In that case, you’ll probably end up wanting extra food anyway. Also think twice if you’re planning to spend heavily on drinks, because the price can swing your final satisfaction.

If you’re on the fence, here’s the simplest call: pair it with a light snack before dinner, bring a warm layer for the evening, and treat the included meal as a curated tasting from three Asian-inspired menu paths. Then the view does the rest.

FAQ

Where is the Asian dinner experience located in Gdańsk?

The restaurant is in Gdańsk Old Town along the Motława River. It’s on the 7th and 8th floors, with entrances from Chmielna Street or from the Motława River side through Słony Spichlerz.

What does the $83 price include?

The price is for a sharing menu for two guests and includes a bottle of still water (0.7l). Any additional drinks are charged separately based on the menu card.

How long does the experience last?

It’s listed as 1 day.

What food options can you choose?

You can choose one of three sharing menu types: meat, fish, or veg. Each menu is built from multiple Asian-inspired courses.

Is there anything happening after dinner?

On Friday and Saturday, there is a club night after dinner on the 8th floor.

Is this experience suitable for wheelchair users?

No, it is not suitable for wheelchair users.