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Mai Mai

NikkeiCosta del Este
Perfect forCevicheCocktail bars
How we list and verify
Rooftop dining room at Mai Mai, Costa del Este, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Pana Lima ceviche

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Peruvian-Nikkei tasting from two acclaimed chefs (Castrellon and Tsumura)
  • Standout ceviche, nigiri and robata skewers meant to be shared
  • Serious cocktail bar led by bartender Martin Hudak

The food

Pana Lima ceviche

Ceviche served with crispy patacones (fried green plantains)

Popular
Nigiri a lo pobre

Nigiri topped with wagyu beef and quail egg

Popular
Shu mai

Dumplings stuffed with fish and shrimp

Popular
Pork belly robata skewers

Grilled pork belly skewers from the robata

Popular
Creative sushi rolls

Nikkei-style rolls and premium nigiri

Signature cocktails

Panamanian-accented cocktails (rum, coffee, coconut, banana) from the bar program

Popular

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Where it is

Panamá Design Center (PDC, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Costa del Este, Panama City
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Good to know

Costa del Este (Grupo Maito)Open Mon-Sat 5pm-11:30pm; closed SundayReservations via OpenTable; reservas@maimaipty.com

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMWeekend dinner is busiest
Easy tableMon-Tue eveningsRelaxed, easy to seat
Sweet spotThu, 7 PMDinner buzz without the wait

Notable mentions

Listed on the World's 50 Best Discovery guide; a collaboration between Mario Castrellon (Maito) and Mitsuharu Tsumura (Maido, Lima).

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Mai Mai serve?

Mai Mai serves Nikkei. The menu includes Pana Lima ceviche, Nigiri a lo pobre, Shu mai.

What's good at Mai Mai?

Peruvian-Nikkei tasting from two acclaimed chefs (Castrellon and Tsumura). That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Mai Mai open?

Mai Mai is open most of the week and closed Sunday. Most days it opens around 5:00 and closes around 11:30 PM.

Does Mai Mai take reservations?

It lists a WhatsApp contact - the green button on this page opens the chat directly.

Where is Mai Mai?

Panamá Design Center (PDC, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Costa del Este, Panama City.

Nearby alternatives

Casa Iberica Panamá Costa del este

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Around Costa del Este

Mai Mai is one of 148 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Costa del Este, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Italian, Pizza.

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