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Top 10 Peruvian restaurants
On Saturday Peru will celebrate its national drink – the pisco sour – with a public holiday. In honour of this tradition, we have rounded up some of London’s best Peruvian restaurants to enjoy a pisco and ceviche.
The Pisco Sour is typical of south American cuisine but was first invented by American bartender, Victor Vaughen, in the capital of Peru, Lima, where it remains a time-honoured tradition.
The classic Peruvian cocktail is made by mixing pisco – a base spirit – with citrus juice, hence the ‘sour’, syrup, ice, egg white and Angostura bitters.
In contrast, the Chilean version uses Chilean pisco and pica lime, and excludes the bitters and egg white.
Both of the south American countries claim the pisco sour as their national drink – however Peru celebrates their creation with a national holiday on the first Saturday of February.
Scroll through for some of London’s best Peruvian restaurants.
10. Coya
Opening 18 months ago, Coya is a swanky spot in Mayfair home to an extensive basement bar and all kinds of Pisco infusions in a variety of flavours from Mango, Pineapple, Pear, Strawberry, Passion Fruit and Raspberry, as well as other cocktails made from Pisco 1615. There is live music until 2am and an open ceviche counter.
118 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 7NW
9. Chakana
The latest venue from Nick House Chakana, this bar invokes the feeling of an ancient Incan temple filled with one of the largest selections of artisanal Piscos in Europe. Specialities include the Ultimate Pisco Sour or Pisco Punch shaken with homemade spiced pineapple syrup, topped with Möet & Chandon Champagne.
23 Orchard Street, London, W1H 6HL
8. Chotto Matte
Soho’s Chotto Matte brings together the best of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine in what has been termed Nikkei cuisine alongside colourful cocktails, and live music. Specialities include the Macera do de pisco, featuring corn infused pisco, lime, sugar syrup, egg white and Angostura bitters. The bar also houses an extensive wine list offering up to 58 wines.
11 Frith Street London, W1D 4RB
7. Ceviche Peruvian Kitchen
Specialising in Peru’s national dish, and everything in between, Ceviche serves delicious Peruvian cuisine from super salads with quinoa to sizzling barbecued anticuchos alongside its own in-house pisco bar featuring a host of pisco cocktail infusions and Peruvian beer.
17 Frith St, London, W1D 4RG
6. Tito’s Peruvian Restaurant
An authentic Peruvian restaurant, Tito’s opened in 2003 offering traditional dishes from all regions of Peru. Their signature dish is Pato en Ají, traditional dish from a small town in Peru called Huara, featuring a leg of duck smothered in a spicy sauce made with sundried chillies imported from Peru.
4-6 London Bridge Street London, SE1 9SG
5. Panka
Crispy Pork sandwich (Pan con chicharron)
Based in St Katherine’s Way but very much a moving enterprise, Panka was founded by Julio Brujis and Taryn Takahashi – a Peruvian couple living in London. Providing traditional Peruvian cuisine, the couple trade at food fairs, markets and offer private catering. Catch them on Monday’s at St James’s church courtyard in Piccadilly and at Regent’s Place food market on the third Thursday of each month. Check their website for more details.
86 St Katharine’s Way, Greater London, E1W 1
4. Tierra Peru
Tierra Peru was founded in 2010 as Aji del mono – a small market stall in Camden town. Now, Tierra Peru serves its classic Peruvian cuisine from their modern restaurant in Islington decked to ensure you will feel like you are dining in Lima. Tierra’s drinks menu features host of pisco sour cocktails and shots.
164 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 8LY
3. Lima
Based in Fitzrovia, Lima is the creation of renowned Peruvian chef, Virgilio Martinez and his partners, the Gonzalez brothers. Described as the gastronomic capital of the Americas. Much of its ingredients are sourced from the British Isles however the team strive to bring unique and wild produce from small growers based in Peru, especially from the Andes and the Amazon.
31 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1JH
2. Andina
Based in Shoreditch, Andina serves food and drinks “inspired by the Peruvian Andes” headed up by its founder, Martin Morales. Traditional dishes served include Peruvian quinoa, maca, amaranth, cape gooseberry and purple maize alongside seasonal British produce.
1 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 7DJ
1. Emanuel
Known for its good value and easy-going atmosphere, the family-run Emanuel has made a name for itself as both an affordable, unpretentious and authentic Peruvian restaurant. A three-course lunch will set you back just £7 and could include specialities such as estofado de pollo (braised chicken stew) or classic ceviche.
18 Amelia Street, Walworth, SE17 3PY
Good selection – just came back from Lima – awesome food there.