When being different makes all the difference.
In this city where sushi, pasta and burgers dominate the food scene, it is refreshing to be introduced to other locally less familiar cuisines. And despite American burgers being one of the most popular comfort dishes in Manila, it’s surprising to realize how different southern American cuisine is.
In the past 3 years, we’ve seen a number of homegrown and international franchises that attempted to replicate such untouched cuisines and popularize it in Manila. One that is able to successfully do so is Cocina Peruvia.
Opened in August of 2015, Cocina Peruvia serves only a small specialized menu of Peru’s must try dishes. Peruvian cuisine is best described as diverse and heavily influenced by its multicultural background and geographical situation.
Open 24/6! Closed from Sunday 11PM until Monday 11AM.
With the kitchen helmed by Chef Him Uy de Baron (of Nomama Artisanal Ramen and I Am Kim fame) and Peruvian Chef Andres Higa as consultant, expect to be surprised with colorful and flavorful ceviches, anticuchos, arroz and many more.
So go and explore Peru through your taste buds, try Cocina Peruvia’s most popular dishes.
Ceviche Nikkei
Fish of the day, coconut milk, citrus juice.
Ceviche is a popular Latin American specialty, but unique to Peru and other places in the Caribbean, Peruvian ceviches are prepared with coconut milk.
Salmon Skin Chicharon
Salmon skin, chimichurri aioli, lemon juice
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Lomo Saltado
Beef tenderloin, onions, tomatoes, fried potatoes
Good news! Peruvians love their beans and rice, too.
Pollo A La Brasa
Roasted chicken, fried potatoes, aji cilantro sauce, chimichurri, salsa creole.
Adobo Peruvia
Pork belly, cream sauce, tomatoes, onions.
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Anticuhos De Corazon
Beef Heart Anticuchos – beef heart, aji amarillo sauce, chimichurri. You may opt for the mixed anticuchos so you can have a taste of all their skewered items including the beef heart, salmon, and chicken).
Arroz Verde Con Pollo
Cilantro puree, chicken, rice.
Arroz Con Mariscos
Seafood rice, shrimp, mussels, squid, aji amarillo.
Did we mention Cocina Peruvia’s desserts are crafted by none other than, dessert genius, Chef Miko Aspiras? He has been wowing foodies with his creations over at Le Petit Souffle and Scout’s Honor, so these shouldn’t be any different.
Peruvian Dark Chocolate Tart
Blue corn, blue potato and figs with brown sugar and anise syrup.
Picarones
Peruvian doughnut served with spiced brown sugar syrup and macapuno ice cream.
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Aren’t you excited to go on an adventure and try all these non-traditional food? We’re pretty sure you’ll surprise yourselves and your tastebuds when you realize how good Peruvian cuisine is.
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(02) 955-9975