Spirit of peru

virgilio martinez véliz, the chef behind the award-winning Central restaurant in Lima, Peru, has launched Ichu Peru in Hong Kong. Located at H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s road Central, the restaurant serves contemporary Peruvian cuisine in a bistro-style setting. Appetisers include Pargo al rocoto, featuring thinly-sliced snapper with celeriac, avocado and aji rocoto. Signature starters include Palta Quemada, a light combination of charred avocado, aji limo, tomato and cassava. Another must-try dish is Pez Amazonia with sea bass infused with the smoky aroma of ashed leaves. “our intention is to replicate the atmosphere of Lima’s local cevicherias,” explains Chef martinez. “We want to honour Peru’s no-fuss dining culture where the dishes are shared and the recipes highlight fresh ingredients and traditional flavours.” open daily for dinner. Call +852 2477 7717.