Peruvian Cuisine Stars in San Francisco

January 26th, 2007

A very favourable article regarding Peruvian cuisine appeared today in the San Francisco Chronicle. Written by Bill Addison, it starts by suggesting, through a hands-on-experience way, a few reasons for the growing popularity of Peru’s gastronomy: “Ceviche, creamy chicken dishes, steak strips in gravy with french fries, cookies filled with caramel. Is it any wonder Peruvian cuisine has become increasingly popular in the past decade?“.

Addison then reviews some of the Peruvian restaurants in San Francisco and surroundings. The best according to him is Limon (524 Valencia St., near 16th Street, San Francisco; (415) 252-0918), which deserves three stars (out of four) and offers “excellent interpretations of Peruvian food, including a stellar ceviche, chicken nuggets and lomo saltado“. A two-and-a-half-star trio follows: Estampas Peruanas (715 El Camino Real, near Brewster Avenue, Redwood City; (650) 368-9340); Chola’s Restaurant (4375-G Clayton Road, near Treat Boulevard, Concord; (925) 680-0718); and Mochica (937 Harrison St., near Fifth Street, San Francisco; (415) 278-0480), which features a “sublime ceviche“.

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