glossary glossary of food...
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GLOSSARY
Ají Peruvian word for chillies.
Ceviche A South American dish from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices and spiced with ají peppers.
Tiradito A raw fish dish from Peru cut differently to Ceviche and similar to carpaccio or sashimi.
Chifa A term used in Peru which refers to a Chinese style of cooking, where ingredients originally used in China were substituted by local ones.
Nikkei A term used in Peru which refers to a Japanese style of cooking, where ingredients originally used in Japan were substituted by local ones.
Anticucho Pieces of meat, fish or vegetables marinated with ají panca, cumin, white wine vinegar and oregano.
Cancha Toasted or fried chulpe variety corn.
Choclo South American corn, which is white and bigger than the one we know.
Causa Cold mashed potato seasoned with lime and ají amarillo, served with different toppings.
Josper Handcrafted charcoal oven that gives a very unique smoky flavor.
GLOSSARY OF FOOD ALLERGENS
C – Celery and Celeriac Includes celeriac, celery leaves, seeds and powder.
D – Dairy Includes butter, cream, yoghurt and cheese; also found in bread, pastry, ice cream, batter and chocolate products.
E – Eggs Found in cakes, biscuits, pastries, batter, ice cream, meringue.
F – Fish Includes all species of fish, can also be found in fish sauce, fish oil, omega-3 rich oils.
G – Gluten Found in wheat, cereals, barley, rye, bread, pastry, pasta, noodles, fruit drinks, beer, soya sauce, spelt and kamut.
L – Lupin Includes lupin seeds, beans and flour; found in pastry, pies, pancakes and products containing rusk, such as pizza.
M – Mustard Includes mustard paste, mustard powder, mustard seeds, mustard leaves, sprouted mustard and mustard oil.
Mo – Molluscs Includes scallops, mussels, octopus, oysters, squid.
N – Nuts* Includes tree nuts almond, cashew, pecan, pistachio, walnut.
P – Peanuts Includes groundnuts, monkey nuts, beer nuts.
Sh – Shellfish Includes prawns, lobster, crab, crayfish.
So – Soya Found in miso, soya sauce, tofu, edamame beans, and also in bread, biscuits, cakes, ice cream, chocolate products.
Se – Sesame Seeds Found in sesame oil.
Su – Sulphur Dioxide (Sulphites) Often used as a preservative.
*NotesThese are NOT nuts: pine nuts, nutmeg, coconut, chufa nut.
Underlined allergens can be removed from dishes upon request.
BEVERAGES
REFRESCOS COCKTAILS (virgin cocktails) 9IntiPassion fruit, cream, gomme, pineappleKuka MamaShiso leaves, cucumber, ginger, apple and limeCavillaceLichee, tea syrup, mint, lime and apple
COLD PRESSED JUICE MOCKTAILS 7 (available everyday till 5 pm)Green Spinach, parsley, lime, kiwi, apple, wheat grassYellow Carrot, pineapple, ginger Red Beetroot, Chichamorada, lemon, apple
COCKTAILSPisco Sour (E) 10Pisco 1615 Quebranta, lime, sugar, egg white and Amargo Chuncho bittersChilli Margarita 12Don Julio Blanco jalapeño infused tequila, avocado purée, lime, agave nectar, served with coriander salt rimVanilla Rum Express (N) 12Zacapa 23yrs rum, Illy coffee liquor, Frangelico hazelnut liqueur and espresso coffee
WINE BY THE GLASS 175 ml
Blanco − White wineTorrontés Terroir Series, Kaiken 2015 7.50Salta, ArgentinaThe Oddity Dry Furmint 2014 9Royal Tokaji, Tokaj, HungaryAlbariño, Bodega Garzón 2015 10.50Maldonado, UruguayOuter Limits Sauvignon Blanc 2015 12.50Leyda Valley, Aconcagua, ChileRiesling Grand Cru Hengst 2012 21Barmès-Buecher, Alsace, France
Rosado - Rose winePremière Cuvée Saint Andre de Figuière 2015 11.50Côtes de Provence, France Rock Angel 2014 17.50Château d'Esclans, Côtes de Provence, France
Tinto − Red wineBonarda Serie A, Familia Zuccardi 2014 7Santa Rosa, Mendoza, ArgentinaDon Guerino Merlot Reserva 2012 10Serra Gaucha, BrazilOrzada Carignan, Odfjell Vineyards 2014 12Maule Valley, ChileFixin Petits Crais 2010 16Domaine Huguenot, Burgundy, FranceChâteau Marsyas 2009 19Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
BEERAlhambra Reserva 1925 5.50Spain
PARA EMPEZAR – To start
Crocantes con guacamole (Sh) 4.50Corn tortillas and shrimp crackers, home made guacamole or tomato salsaTacos de calabaza (D) 6Pumpkin, soft cheese, aji amarillo, pumpkin seedsSalmón tacos (F) 7Salmon, tomato, avocadoAtún tacos (E, F) 7Tuna, green beans, wasabi
LOS PLATOS NUEVOS – New dishes
Ostras huacatai (Mo) 9Cumbrae oyster, oyster emulsion, lime jelly, huacatai, aji limoCeviche de alcachofas (v) 8Globe artichokes, aji limo, wok fried peppersCazuela de cabalaza (v) (D) 17Pumpkin rice, caramelised pumpkin, aji panca, sage
INSPIRACION NIKKEI Y CHIFA Japanese and Chinese inspiration 8
Nikkei
Rollo de salmón Salmon maki roll, aji amarillo, cream cheeseRollo pez limón Yellowtail maki roll, jalapeno, avocado, limeRollo vegetariano Vegetarian maki roll, josper asparagus, red pepperGyoza de camote Sweet potato gyoza, smoked cashew nuts, soy and ginger glaze
Chifa
Wonton de pollo Chicken wonton, spring onion, ginger
LUNCH DESSERTS 8Caramelo con chocolate y sorbete de frambuesa Salted caramel ganache, pisco, raspberry sorbetMousse de coco Coconut mousse, pineapple sorbet, lime and coconut graniteChicha Morada Purple corn granite, cherry, shortbread
À LA CARTE
CEVICHESDorada Criollo (C, F) 9Sea bream, aji amarillo, crispy corn, corianderAtún Chifa (F, G, Sh, Se, So) 12Yellowfin tuna, soy, sesame seeds, shrimp crackerCorvina Trufa (F, G, So) 16Corvina, truffles, ponzu, chivesCeviche de alcachofas (v) 8Globe artichokes, aji limo, wok fried peppersCeviche Mixto (C, F, Mo, Sh) 12Prawn, squid, mussel, aji amarillo, yuzu tobikoLubina Ecuatoriano 12 Wild sea bass, tomato, avocado, red onion
TIRADITOSVieiras (E, Mo) 16Scallops, Peruvian olives, crispy cancha, aji limoAtún Nikkei (F, G, So) 12Yellowfin tuna, ginger, chilli salsaPez limón (F) 15Yellowtail, green chilli, radishHiramasa (F, G, So) 14Kingfish, dashi, truffle oil, chivesEspárragos Peruanos (v) 9Josper asparagus, aji amarillo, garlic
PARA PICAR – Small dishes
Ensalada de quinoa (v) 7Quinoa, coriander, mint, pomegranateEnsalada de maiz (v) 8Josper corn, crispy corn, sweet onion, red chilliesRemolacha y queso de cabra (v) (D, N) 8Beets, aji amarillo, goat's cheese and hazelnutsEnsalada de cangrejo (E, G, Sh, So) 13Cornish crab, tiger prawn, sweet corn aioliTartare de atún Nikkei (E, F, G, Se, So) 11Tuna tartare, raddish, soya, seaweed crackersChicharron de cerdo (G, So) 12Josper pork belly, fennel, smoked chilli, mintTataki de Venado (N) 12Venison tataki, celeriac puree, roasted hazelnuts
FRITOS – Fried dishes
Calamares fritos con ocopa (D, Mo, Se) 10.50Baby squid, Peruvian marigold, quinoaGambas (G, Sh) 11Crispy tiger prawns, aji rocotoRollitos de pescado (E, F, G, Se) 9Chilean sea bass spring rolls, red chilli, spring onion
ANTICUCHOS (2 skewers) Marinated skewers fired on a charcoal grill
Gambas (Sh) 10Tiger prawns, aji panca, chivesPollo 7Chicken, aji amarillo, garlicSetas (v) 5Forest mushrooms, aji panca, parsleyTradicional (G, So) 7Ox heart, aji panca, parsley
CAZUELAS – Iron pots
Arroz Nikkei (D, F, G, So) 36Chilean sea bass, rice, lime, chilliPapa Seca con setas y trufa (v) (C, D) 20Peruvian potatoes, wild mushrooms, trufflesPapa Fresca (v) (C, D) 18Purple potatoes, summer vegetables, tomatoes, aji limo
JOSPER – From the Josper grill
Alitas de pollo 5Chicken wings, spiced salt, tamarind glazePulpo al olivo (G, Mo, So) 14Octopus, Peruvian olivesLangostino tigre (G, Sh, So) 29Tiger prawn, chilli salsaPollo asado (E, G, So) 20Corn fed baby chicken, aji panca, corianderLomo de res (D) 33Josper Rib eye, chimichurriChuletón (D) 7228 days aged rib of beef, field mushroomsBife de chorizo de Wagyu 85Chilean Wagyu sirloin
BRASA – From the Robata grill
Lubina Chilena (C, F, G, So) 28Chilean sea bass, aji amarilloSolomillo de res 200g (G, So) 37Spicy beef fillet, crispy shallots, aji rocoto, star aniseChuletas de borrego (D, G, So) 27Lamb chops, roasted tamarillo, garlic chips
VERDURAS – Vegetables (v)
Brócoli (D, Se) 5 Sprouting broccoli, chilli and garlic butter, sesame seedsEspárragos Peruanos (D, G, So) 6Peruvian asparagus, tomato dressingPatatas Bravas a la Peruana (D) 5Crispy potatoes, spicy tomato and huancaina sauceArroz con choclo 4White rice, corn, sweet garlic
If you have allergies or any dietary enquiries please speak to our staff prior to ordering.A discretionary 13.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
EXPRESS LUNCH MENU 3 courses 26 3 courses & pairing wine* 38 Crocantes con guacamole Corn tortillas and shrimp crackers, guacamole *(NV Trumpeter Sparkling Rose Mendoza Argentina - 125 ml)
Please choose 2 items
Lubina Clásico (C, F) Sea bass, red onions, sweet potato, white cornAtún Chifa (F, G, Sh, Se, So) Yellowfin tuna, soy, sesame seeds, shrimp crackerCalabacines y hongos (v) (D, G, So)Courgette, shitake, mint, garlic chipsAnticucho de pollo Chicken, aji amarillo, garlicEnsalada de quinoa (v)Quinoa, coriander, mint, pomegranateRemolacha y queso de cabra (v) (D, N) Beets, aji amarillo, goat's cheese and hazelnutsCalamares fritos con ocopa (D, Mo, Se)Baby squid, Peruvian marigold, quinoa *(Pequena Vasia Sauvignon Blanc Mendoza Argentina - 100ml)
Please choose 1 item - Served with rice/ salad
Cazuela de calabaza (v) (D) Pumpkin rice, caramelised pumpkin, aji panca and sageFilette de salmón (F, G, So) Salmon fillet, golden beetroot, cucumber and mintFilete de dorada (F) Sea bream, pink fir potatoes and fennel saladArroz Nikkei (D, F, G, So) Chilean sea bass, rice, lime and chilliPollo asado (E, G, So) Corn fed chicken breast, aji panca and corianderCostillas de cerdo (G, N, Se, So) Pork back ribs, tamarind glaze and cashew nuts
*(Pequena Vasia Malbec Mendoza Argentina - 100ml)
Tea and coffee included