{"id":237804,"date":"2026-08-06T13:31:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=237804"},"modified":"2026-08-06T16:44:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:44:31","slug":"esquina-no-525-nikkei-restaurant-asbury-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/esquina-no-525-nikkei-restaurant-asbury-park\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sneak Peek at Asbury Park&#8217;s Newest Restaurant, Esquina No. 525"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">foodie news<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new dining destination has just arrived at the Jersey Shore. Esquina No. 525<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;officially opened at 525 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park on August 6th, bringing Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-sushi-restaurants-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japanese<\/a> culinary techniques and Peruvian flavors, to New Jersey. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;The opening comes after years of planning and development by Hungry Trio Hospitality, the owners of several restaurants throughout New York and New Jersey, including Ramen Nagomi, Aarzu, and Courtyard Banquet. <strong>Read on for more about Asbury Park&#8217;s latest newcomer, Esquina No. 525.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237821 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-restaurant-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>What\u2019s on the Menu?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Hungry Trio Hospitality created Esquina No. 525 to showcase Nikkei cuisine. This culinary tradition originated in Peru in the late 1800s after Japanese immigrants began combining their traditional cooking methods with locally available Peruvian ingredients. The result is a cuisine known for balancing Japanese precision with the bold flavors of Peru.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237819 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-e1786033975117.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-e1786033975117.png 667w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-e1786033975117-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-e1786033975117-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-e1786033975117-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-e1786033975117-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-asbury-park-e1786033975117-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhile Nikkei has become one of the world\u2019s most celebrated dining styles in cities like Lima, Miami, London, and New York, New Jersey has yet to truly experience it,\u201d said a statement from Hungry Trio Hospitality. \u201cWe saw an opportunity to introduce guests to a cuisine that is exciting, unexpected, and deeply rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and flavor.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-seafood-restaurants-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Top-Notch Seafood at the Jersey Shore<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led by Chef Marques Tone, culinary director at Esquina No. 525, the restaurant\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esquina525.com\/_files\/ugd\/7198b8_110514c6c660492dabf991d60f8b854e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">menu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights premium seafood and meats prepared using Japanese techniques and finished with Peruvian ingredients like lime, aj\u00ed peppers, and fresh herbs. Guests can expect a variety of raw, chilled, grilled, fried, and shareable dishes that emphasize bright, acidic, smoky, and umami-rich flavors. Beyond the food, Esquina No. 525 was designed to deliver a lively, energetic dining experience. The restaurant pairs its menu with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esquina525.com\/_files\/ugd\/7198b8_c8ddb45e294c47258cfe3c3b7fc7d119.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">handcrafted cocktails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, music, and a colorful interior intended to create a vibrant atmosphere for everything from date nights to celebrations with friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Asbury Park has become one of New Jersey&#8217;s most exciting culinary destinations, and we&#8217;re honored to become part of its incredible restaurant community,&#8221; said a statement from Hungry Trio Hospitality. &#8220;We hope Esquina offers both locals and visitors a dining experience unlike anything they&#8217;ve had before.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Know Before You Go<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237818 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-1-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the restaurant\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resy.com\/cities\/asbury-nj\/venues\/esquina-no-525?date=2026-08-06&amp;seats=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resy page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Esquina No. 525 will launch in phases, starting with a limited number of reservations and a streamlined menu. This gradual rollout is intended to ensure every dish and every guest experience meets its standards before expanding operations. In the coming months, Esquina plans to add more reservations, extend its hours, and debut Ember, a late-night concept that will transform the space into an evening destination with music, cocktails, and a livelier atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>New Eats on the Jersey Shore<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237816 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-3.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-3-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-3-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/esquina-no-525-3-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Esquina No. 525 is one of several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/new-business-jersey-shore-july-30-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new food and drink spots opening along the Jersey Shore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this summer. Other businesses either now open or in the works include Fahrenheit Coffee Company in Manasquan, Lucky Fish Sushi Co. in Oceanport, Maree in Spring Lake, and Hannah\u2019s in Long Branch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/kitchen-table-cooking-class-maplewood-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inside a Handmade Pasta Class at Kitchen Table in Maplewood<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;Instagram<\/a> for the latest Jersey Shore updates,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events calendar<\/a>, which has over 40+ events weekly to peruse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thejerseyshoregirl.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stories<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>foodie newsA new dining destination has just arrived at the Jersey Shore. 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