Taking its name from the Japanese word for the sea urchin, a Japanese delicacy, UNI brings the vibrant colours, flavours and textures of Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine (known as Nikkei) to Belgravia.
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Despite the growth in the number of Peruvian-style and Mexican inspired restaurants in London, it seems that as their supply increases, so does their demand, with Latin American food gaining greater and greater exposure. Ceviche is now a foodie staple, with Pisco sours making their way to house cocktail lists and Mezcal gaining a place above whiskey for many Londoners. If you still haven’t experienced the stunning colours, presentation and flavour contrasts of South American drinking and dining then you will be in for a treat if you make it to the newly opened Leicester Square Kitchen. Discre...
Read more →Peruvian-inspired restaurant and bar Pachamama (named after the goddess of fertility who presides over planting and harvesting) opened around a year ago in the heart of Marylebone and has been on our list to visit. So, we were happy to finally make the trip to check out their new weekend brunch menu which offers bottomless Bellinis to help us while away a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Read more →Last week, we headed to Old Street for a night of Ceviche Libre. On entering what used to be the Alexandra Trust Dining Rooms, we were welcomed by the sweet sounds of Peru and a rainbow of ingredients, all waiting for us to start creating.
Read more →Pachamama, the latest addition to London’s growing Peruvian restaurant scene, recently opened its doors on Thayer Street, Marylebone. Pachamama promises to produce imaginative and vibrant dishes reflective of the diverse influences in Peruvian cuisine, and to bring them to life using locally sourced, seasonal British produce. Intrigued, and after a quick glance at the menu (think lots of ceviche, corn and aji sauce), we headed down to Pachamama to check it out… The menu at Pachamama is designed for sampling and sharing and consists of small plates, main dishes and more substantial plate...
Read more →We are super exited to hear Martin Morales, the founder of Ceviche, is opening a second site: Andina. This time in Shoreditch, Andina has been inspired by ‘picanterias’ which are traditional, Peruvian, family-run, community restaurants, serving local people all day long. It will focus on delivering healthy, Andean cuisine from breakfast through to dinner.
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