DON ANDRES- A PERUVAN KITCHEN

- May 14, 2015

I got a chance to taste a Peruvian dishes 2 weeks ago and the experience is superb. Our Filipinos dishes was influenced by Spanish cuisine and to taste a Peruvian dishes is extraordinary. Don Andres - a Peruvian Kitchen is located in the heart of Quezon City. It is in the vicinity of ABS-CBN and GMA that is why a lot of customer passed by.

The restaurant was opened to public late last year. At first, I am curious how's the name came from. Surprisingly, the name of the the restaurant was originaly from Philippine Hero, Andres Bonifacio and take note, that they have not relation to any Peruvian nor Latino Chef, it only come up for an extensive research of a Peruvian dishes.

Heres the delectable food....

APPETIZERS

Choros A La Chacha (P320)

Pulpo Al Mixto (P290)

Sliced Octopus cooked in citrus juice, saltine crackers, with Botija olive sauce

Ceviche de Pescado (P280)

Marinated fish cured in citrus juice with yellow chili sauce

Choriza Al Plato (P260)

Grilled chorizo with garlic served with side salad

These appertizers are very appetizing. A little bit sour specially the Pulpo Al Mixto but fades when who taste the cracker with the spread. The Choriza is a very tasteful sausage, it reminds me of our local longganisa.

MAIN DISHES

Brochetas de Lomo (P420)

Beef Tenderloin skewers with bell pepper and onions served with fries.

Pescado Al Ajillo (P420)

Seared white fish in olive oil with garlic sauce and lemon topped with Parmesan cheese.

Sanguchon de Chicharon (P225)

Barra with Mayo topped with ham, sweet potato, Peruvian onion salsa & batata chips

Arroz Con Mejillones (P380)

Mixed Rice with Mussels simmered in wine sauce

Lomo Saltado (P420)

Popular Peruvian dish served with beef tenderloin strips, onions, tomatoes, fried potatoes

1 Pollo Entero w/ sides (P650)

1 whole chicken (option with rice or fries or mashed potato)

Lengua Guisada (P420)

Peruvian style ox tongue with mashed potato or rice

All of these dishes are flavorful. Their best seller is Pollo Entero. It is a roasted chicken but the taste is not the usually roasted chicken we bought because of the herbs that really distinguished Peruvian dish.

DESSERT

Pie de Limon (P145)

Peruvian style key lime pie)

Tres Leches (P165)

Sponge Cake with cream topping soaked in three kinds of milk

Alfajores (P65 / 3 pcs)

Delicious shortbread cookie with Dukce de leche filling

I have a big sweet tooth and these are my favorites. From the semi sour and sweet taste of Pie di Limon to generous milky Tres Leches I 'm sugar over loaded!

REFRESHMENTS