Anticuchos

I spent three months trying every version of Anticuchos I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled huacatay black mint with genuine knowledge and the bright and citrusy result was noticeably superior. Peruvian cuisine blends indigenous Andean tradition…

The best Anticuchos I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The subtly sweet with chilli heat intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. huacatay black mint was used without hesitation, the way it should be. Lima is considered one of the world's great culi…

What sets Anticuchos apart is the handling of purple corn. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the fresh and marine result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. Lima is considered one of the world's great culinary des…

Anticuchos at this place was fine. The bright and citrusy flavour was there but not distinguished. huacatay black mint was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. Lima is considered one of the world's g…

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Anticuchos well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The spicy and aromatic base was authentic and the use of leche de tigre lime marinade showed real knowledge. Lima is considered one of the world's great culinary destinations. …