Visited the location this afternoon for lunch - the ambiance was very nice, pretty extensive menu! The establishment is Peruvian with a chance and Japanese fusion (imagine that)! The dishes were all delicious and plenty to select from with the alcohol menu as well - was reasonably priced and will visit again! Definitely worth checking out! Oh and the BEST YUCCA I ever had - all about the spices and sauces, must try!
Delicious Peruvian and Chinese fusion cuisine with experimental flavor combinations that dazzled my tongue. Our waitress was very knowledgeable of everything on the menu and our order came out very quickly. The food was presented beautifully and the waitress even prepared part our meal at the table which was interesting to see. Highly recommend!
Nice food but fairly costly. It was very big and it wasn't crowded when we reached because maybe we were in the middle of two meal times but by the time we left the place was full. The server was very nice and helpful and the food was great. However, one particular special spaghetti vegetarian dish was quite misleading. The serving bowl was huge but the quantity was small. The taste was good though. Ultimately the vegetarian members of the group had to order another dish. They asked for what we were having but without the meat.
Truly one of the most difficult menus, in terms of choice; everything looks [and is] good and it is hard to choose, so I recommend doing many small plates. All across the menu are bold flavors emphasizing spicy, acidic, and savory tastes from South American, Japanese, and Chinese roots. Peru’s history as a melting pot of South American and East/Southeast Asian peoples is on full display.
My experience here surpassed my expectations — I had been raving about a Peruvian restaurant in the city to a friend, and they told me to come here. I went spontaneously before a movie at the Gallery Place theater for some apps and drinks. From the minute we walked in, we were greeted with warm service. It was a Saturday night and we had no reservations, so we were hoping for the bar, which was full upon arrival. The host was diligent in tracking where each party was in their meal and let us know stools would open up soon. Once two did, which was about 90 seconds after we arrived, he let us know. Our bartender was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, helping us choose dishes to satisfy our specific pallets. Everything we had was remarkable. The prices were not outlandish either, and service was incredibly fast. The interior was also eclectic and vibrant, matching the energy of the restaurant. I highly recommend.
China Chilcano presented a very unique fusion of cuisines that aren’t commonly seen together (Peruvian, Japanese, and Chinese). Each dish on the menu has a small indicator next to it that denotes which cuisine it’s mainly inspired by, so I’d recommend getting at least one dish from each for the best variety.
Some items stay more traditional, while others lean more into the fusion aspect. Keep an open mind about it and you will enjoy what they have to offer.
Visited during restaurant week to try a variety of different things. Had a good experience overall - it is a well oiled machine considering how busy the dining room was during restaurant week. The shu mai and desserts were the highlight for me. A couple of the dishes were on the overly salty side for me. And the regular price outside of restaurant might be a bit steep, but that is just how restaurant prices are these days. I would say it’s worth a visit overall. Give it a try during restaurant week - definitely make a reservation ahead of time.
Such a cute place! The staff were all friendly and great! Food was fantastic! We went a little out of comfort zone to order, not quite knowing what to expect from some of the words/descriptions (just our lack of knowledge), but the waitress was so helpful and ALL THE FOOD WE HAD WAS PHENOMENAL! I’ll be thinking about this meal for a long time!
We were able to walk in mid-week with a large group from work. The service was fantastic and the food amazing. We loved the fact that we could order a variety of things and share. I would definitely go back but would also love to try some more of Jose Andres' other projects.
Sometimes I wonder why I don’t dine here more often! They have such an interesting menu — with curious flavor combinations. Everything we had was delicious!! José Andrés restaurants have yet to disappoint.
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