Paddington’s Japanese-Peruvian Gem Ayllu Charms. Hidden away opposite illuminated party boats moored along Regent’s Canal, Ayllu is a Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant that feels deliberately off the beaten track. Prepare to arrive with a fully charged phone and Google Maps at the ready as you wind your way around the canal; even then, the app confidently […]
COYA Angel Court – Review
South American Buzz at COYA Angel Court: It was at COYA Mayfair, on Picadilly that I tasted my first Pisco Sour. Love at first sip, the tart citrussy drink is the way I start any South American meal given half a chance. Coya Angel Court has clearly recognised the potential of the Pisco Sour and their […]
Senor Ceviche – How charming to meet you in Fitzrovia
A Peruvian in Fitzrovia – Senor Ceviche: I have a confession to make about Peruvian restaurants; until a couple of years ago, I had no idea that Peruvian cuisine had become so popular in London. Asked to attend a Pisco Sour evening in one on Frith Street, I bowled into the first Peruvian restaurant that I […]
Coya – Peruvian Food and Healthy Drinks
Coya – A Healthy Twist to a Healthy Dining Option: I’ve been to Coya before. Situated in what could in the wrong hands have felt like a cavernous basement, the Peruvian restaurant has been carefully fitted out, fusing Inca styling with Spanish Colonial opulence to create a hidden Palace. Ultra comfortable seating, dark cobalt walls, […]
Coya Mayfair Review
A little bit of Peru in London – Coya Mayfair: South American food has been a fashionable favourite in London recently. And Coya, opened last November in Mayfair, capitalises on the trend with poise and elegance. As you walk through the heavy front door on Piccadilly, you are greeted by a spectacular chandelier lighting your […]