[2024 Hong Kong Restaurant] Travel Guide for ICHU (Updated Dec)
Address:
3 / F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
Opening times:
Open at 12:00 todayFor reference only
ICHU - Central's Peruvian Cuisine
ICHU is a Peruvian restaurant located on the 3rd floor of H Queen's in Central, led by Michelin-starred chef Virgilio Martinez. The name of the restaurant comes from a plant found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, symbolizing the chef's deep understanding and respect for Peru's rich biodiversity. The restaurant's design is handled by award-winning designer Joyce Wang, creating a relaxed, stylish, and locally inspired atmosphere. The menu showcases the essence of contemporary Peruvian cuisine while preserving traditional flavors and techniques.
On a leisurely Sunday afternoon, we visited the restaurant and ordered their brunch set menu, priced at $498 per person, including three crudos, three starters, one main course, and one dessert platter. We also ordered two glasses of sparkling wine.
The first dish served was a large platter with three crudos, including SALMON TIRADITO, MIXTO CEVICHE, and TRUFFLE SCALLOP.
SALMON TIRADITO: Fresh salmon slices paired with lime juice, chili, and herbs, refreshing and slightly spicy, perfect as an appetizer.
MIXTO CEVICHE: A mix of seafood such as octopus and scallops soaked in lime juice, onions, and cilantro, the freshness of the seafood and the acidity of the lime juice complement each other, very appetizing.
TRUFFLE SCALLOP: Fresh scallop slices paired with black truffle, salmon roe, and lime juice, the tender and elastic texture of the scallop, the aroma of black truffle, and the popping sensation of salmon roe add layers of flavors, while the lime juice balances the greasiness of the dish.
The three starters were XOXO CHICKEN, TACOS DE CARNE, and SALMON ANTICUCHO.
XOXO CHICKEN: Crispy fried chicken nuggets served with spicy egg yolk sauce, the crispy outer layer and juicy inner layer of the chicken nuggets, and the slightly spicy and sweet egg yolk sauce make it irresistible.
TACOS DE CARNE: Beef cubes, avocado puree, and secret sauce wrapped in corn tortillas, the tender and juicy beef cubes, the refreshing taste of avocado puree, and the sour and spicy secret sauce make the taco more flavorful.
SALMON ANTICUCHO: Grilled salmon chunks served with Peruvian chili sauce and cilantro, the slightly charred outer layer and tender inner layer of the salmon, the sour and spicy chili sauce, and the refreshing cilantro add more flavors.
For the main course, we chose CHICKEN PANCA and OCTOPUS.
CHICKEN PANCA: Grilled chicken leg served with corn porridge and sweet potato chips, the chicken leg is grilled to perfection, juicy and flavorful, the corn porridge is a unique dish made of corn, butter, and cheese, thick and smooth, sweet and creamy, the sweet potato chips are crispy and can be dipped in the corn porridge, adding more layers of flavors.
OCTOPUS: Grilled octopus served with mashed potatoes and Peruvian chili sauce, the chewy and sweet octopus, the delicate and smooth mashed potatoes, and the flavorful chili sauce create a perfect combination.
Finally, the dessert platter included ALFAJOR, passion fruit ice cream, and brownie cake.
ALFAJOR: Shortbread cookies filled with caramel sauce and coconut flakes, the cookies are crispy, the caramel sauce is rich and fragrant, and the coconut flakes add more flavors.
Passion fruit ice cream: Ordinary vanilla ice cream with fresh passion fruit sauce, the sour and sweet passion fruit flavor makes the ice cream more exotic.
Brownie cake: Rich chocolate cake with a moist texture and moderate sweetness.
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【Tasting Peruvian Cuisine at the Oasis in Central】
Central has many restaurants with exotic flavors. The restaurant we went to that day had a unique layout, with a mysterious Middle Eastern-style interior and a courtyard-like outdoor area reminiscent of a tropical rainforest. The restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine, with few starchy main dishes. Most people mainly eat meat and seafood. It's worth noting that it was selected as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world, so it's definitely worth experiencing.
🔹Corn tempura $90: The corn balls are fried to look like meatballs, with a rich flavor and many sweet corn kernels inside. They are salty and fragrant enough that I think they taste good even without egg yolk sauce. Highly recommended.
🔹Octopus $240: The octopus has a chewy texture and a distinctive freshness. It's paired with a yuzu sauce that's sour and appetizing, and there's also a charred sauce that makes the flavor more profound. If you like seafood, you must order this.
🔹Scallops $180: The scallops have a fresh appearance and are full of flavor. They have a chewy texture and burst with salmon roe. They taste better than expected, and the sauce is good and rich in oil.
🔹Charred broccolini $90: The Australian broccolini is shiny with oil. There's miso sauce on the side for dipping, but I think it's already flavorful enough on its own and very refreshing. The miso sauce makes the flavor richer, and as a "dish," it's definitely representative.
🔹Xoxo chicken $135: It's a bit like fried chicken, with a crispy texture and a fragrant taste that's not greasy. Order a little special egg yolk sauce, and it's a perfect match for wine. The portion is also quite large.
🔹Chicha morada $90: This cocktail with purple corn makes the whole drink a mysterious purple-red color. It's sweet and a bit like soda.
🔹Old Tom & tonic $130: If you like refreshing drinks, this one is a must-try. The grapefruit flavor is very strong, and when combined with tonic, it's full of freshness. It's also very easy to drink, and it's a large glass.
🔹Alfajor $90: This dessert is a bit like banana cake soaked in juice, very dense, and on the sweet side. The condensed milk makes the cake thicker, and there are also pieces of sugar cake with a wonderful texture. It's very interesting.
📍ICHU 📍Address: 3/F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Central
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