Mi Perú

Mi Perú's menu represents a genuine exploration of Peruvian gastronomy, with particular emphasis on the country's celebrated coastal traditions. The cuisine reflects Peru's unique position as a culinary crossroads, where indigenous ingredients and techniques have been influenced by Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese culinary traditions over centuries, creating one of the world's most distinctive and sophisticated food cultures.

The restaurant's signature dish, chupe de camarones, exemplifies the depth and complexity of Peruvian coastal cooking. This traditional prawn soup is far more than a simple seafood broth—it's a rich, hearty preparation where prawns are combined with potatoes, corn, eggs, and milk in a flavorful base seasoned with ají amarillo (yellow chili pepper), creating layers of flavor that are simultaneously comforting and exciting. The dish showcases the Peruvian talent for balancing multiple elements into a harmonious whole, where each ingredient contributes to a greater culinary experience.

Ceviche, Peru's most internationally recognized dish, receives proper treatment here with fresh fish cured in citrus juices—typically lime—and seasoned with ají peppers, red onions, and cilantro. The preparation demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to authenticity, as proper ceviche requires impeccably fresh fish and precise timing to achieve the ideal texture where the fish is "cooked" by the acid without becoming tough or overdone. Served with traditional accompaniments like sweet potato and corn, the dish captures the essence of Peru's Pacific coast.

The pisco sour, Peru's national cocktail, provides the perfect liquid complement to the cuisine. This deceptively simple drink combines pisco (a grape brandy), lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and Angostura bitters, creating a frothy, balanced cocktail that's both refreshing and sophisticated. The restaurant's version honors the traditional preparation while showcasing the quality of ingredients that makes this classic cocktail shine.

Beyond these highlights, the menu explores the breadth of Peruvian cuisine with traditional preparations that reflect the country's diverse geography and cultural influences. The cooking demonstrates respect for traditional techniques while maintaining the bold, distinctive flavors that make Peruvian cuisine so compelling. Each dish represents an authentic expression of Peru's culinary identity, prepared with the care and attention that comes from genuine cultural knowledge rather than superficial interpretation.

The restaurant's commitment to authenticity extends to sourcing and preparation methods, ensuring that the flavors you experience genuinely represent Peruvian cuisine rather than adapted versions designed to suit French palates. This dedication to culinary integrity, combined with the excellent value proposition the restaurant offers, makes Mi Perú a destination where you can explore genuine Peruvian gastronomy without compromise.