Nikkei Peruvian Cooking Class
Nikkei in Japanese means "japanese descendedt . Many "issei- first generation" Japanese immigrated to Peru as early as the late 1800's for an opportunity for a better life in a country called Peru, somewhere on the opposite side of the world "where the earth was full of gold". They came to work as contract labourers on Peruvian plantations and many stayed past their contracts and opened small business and raised future generations of Japanese Peruvians. Japanese Peruvian cuisine has a long and delicious history in Peru and our chef Shelome Bouvette and GM Kumiko Umeno want to share a Nikkei cooking class experience with you.
Nikkei Cooking Class Menu
Wild Sockeye Salmon Ceviche~ wild sockeye salmon, avocado, pea shoots, ginger and passion fruit ponzu, mild wasabi aioli, nori and fried lotus root~
Pollo Karaage~ ginger and soy marinated potato floured fried chicken, rocoto chili salt dusted with a sake, lime, rocoto chili aioli~
Causa Atuni- cilantro chilled and whipped potatoes topped with soy and sesame albacore tuna, ginger ponzu, wasabi and black sesame
Nikkei Gyoza~ prawn, pork, wood ear mushroom and green vegetable gyoza with mesquite corn and seafood ssauce~
Tickets are $80 per person; includes dinner (guests are served each dish as the chef is demonstrating) and reception beer, wine or sake.
Nikkei in Japanese means "japanese descendedt . Many "issei- first generation" Japanese immigrated to Peru as early as the late 1800's for an opportunity for a better life in a country called Peru, somewhere on the opposite side of the world "where the earth was full of gold". They came to work as contract labourers on Peruvian plantations and many stayed past their contracts and opened small business and raised future generations of Japanese Peruvians. Japanese Peruvian cuisine has a long and delicious history in Peru and our chef Shelome Bouvette and GM Kumiko Umeno want to share a Nikkei cooking class experience with you.
Nikkei Cooking Class Menu
Wild Sockeye Salmon Ceviche~ wild sockeye salmon, avocado, pea shoots, ginger and passion fruit ponzu, mild wasabi aioli, nori and fried lotus root~
Pollo Karaage~ ginger and soy marinated potato floured fried chicken, rocoto chili salt dusted with a sake, lime, rocoto chili aioli~
Causa Atuni- cilantro chilled and whipped potatoes topped with soy and sesame albacore tuna, ginger ponzu, wasabi and black sesame
Nikkei Gyoza~ prawn, pork, wood ear mushroom and green vegetable gyoza with mesquite corn and seafood ssauce~
Tickets are $80 per person; includes dinner (guests are served each dish as the chef is demonstrating) and reception beer, wine or sake.
Retail/ Wholesale Empanadas
Retail price $42.00/ dozen ($3.50 each)
Pollo Crema Empanadas
- house smoked chicken, double smoked bacon, spinach, corn, aged cheddar-
Locra de Zapallo
- butternut squash, corn, kale, cheese-
~please send all commercial wholesale inquiries to kumiko.L.umeno@gmail.com~
Retail/ Wholesale Nikkei Dumplings
Retail price $42.00/ 50 dumplings
Prawn and Pork
-water chestnut, wood ear mushroom, and five kinds of asian green vegetables-
Mushroom and Vegetable (vegan)
-oyster mushroom, shiitake mushroom, wood ear mushroom, water chestnut, asian green vegetables-
~please send all commercial wholesale inquiries to kumiko.L.umeno@gmail.com~
Chicha Cooking Classes
-starting in 2019-
Executive Chef Shelome Bouvette will be offering cooking classes the second Monday of every month at Chicha Restaurant. Attendees will be provided a light dinner, a glass of wine, and the recipes from the cooking class.
Great holiday gifts for your foodie friends and family!
February 11, Monday, 2019
Peruvian Basics 101
SOLD OUT
In Peruvian basics 101 Chef Shelome Bouvette will demonstrate and teach you classic Peruvian favourites.
Drinks
Pisco Sour Cocktail (alcoholic)
~traditional Peruvian cocktail made with Pisco, lime, sugar, egg whites and bitters~
Chicha Morada (non-alcoholic)
~traditional Peruvian purple corn, pineapple, citrus, cinnamon and clove beverage~
Food
Classico Pacific Ling Cod Ceviche
~traditional Peruvian ceviche cured with aji amarillo chili citrus marinade~
Dungeness Crab and Side Stripe Causa
~aji amarillo chili whipped potato layered with Dungeness crab, avocado, mango, topped with cherry tomato and corn salsa and side stripe prawns~
Empanadas
~butternut squash, corn, kale, cheese filled empanadas~
Picarones
~fried Peruvian donuts made with sweet potato and pumpkin, orange spiced honey and pisco raspberry sauce~
$80
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March 11, Monday, 2019
Latin Street Food
Menu and tickets on sale soon
Latin Street Food
Menu and tickets on sale soon
Weekly Specials
Ceviche Monday
All Ceviches $10
Double Pisco Tuesday
Pisco Sour- 2oz pisco, fresh lime, sugar, egg whites, bitters $7
Chilcano- 2oz pisco, fresh lime, ginger beer, bitters $7
Wing Wednesday
Five Spice and Coca Cola Wings $10
Sangria Thursday
Chicha Morada Red Wine Sangria Jugs $24/ Glasses $7
Sunday Funday
Happy Hour all day/ night
Drink Specials
All Chicha Original Signature Premium Cocktails $7
Local Rotating Craft Beer Pints $5
House Red/ House White Wine $6
El Jimador Tequila shots $3
Food Specials
-Chalaco Ceviche-
locally caught albacore tuna, sockeye salmon, pacific ling cod, side stripe shrimp, fresh oranges, leche de tigre marinade, Peruvian Rococo Chili dusted calamari -$10
-Quinoa Ensalada-
quinoa, mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño and lime vinaigrette, Peruvian Rocoto chili aioli $10
-Peruvian "Nikkei" Chicken Karaage-
potato flour fried soy and ginger chicken, kimchee, mixed greens with sake, Rococo chili lime aioli -$10
Our Story
After several nights and several Pisco Sours we came up with the name for Vancouver’s first Peruvian inspired eatery: Chicha Restaurant.
We chose it mostly because it sounds fun and feminine. But Chicha Morado also happens to be a very popular drink in Peru, made from purple corn, spices, pineapple, and citrus. At our restaurant the chicha morado along with everything else on our menu is made from scratch and fresh by us with love.
Our vision for Chicha restaurant is a fun, casual restaurant that offers modern, creative small share plates and innovative cocktails inspired by Peruvian ingredients and flavors. A place where friends, lovers, and family can come have an upbeat time, share dishes and experience our bold favored, colorful, modern interpretation of Peruvian food.
After several nights and several Pisco Sours we came up with the name for Vancouver’s first Peruvian inspired eatery: Chicha Restaurant.
We chose it mostly because it sounds fun and feminine. But Chicha Morado also happens to be a very popular drink in Peru, made from purple corn, spices, pineapple, and citrus. At our restaurant the chicha morado along with everything else on our menu is made from scratch and fresh by us with love.
Our vision for Chicha restaurant is a fun, casual restaurant that offers modern, creative small share plates and innovative cocktails inspired by Peruvian ingredients and flavors. A place where friends, lovers, and family can come have an upbeat time, share dishes and experience our bold favored, colorful, modern interpretation of Peruvian food.
Book your brunch and dinner reservations
Dine Out Reservation seating times are kept to 90 minutes from time of booking. Thank you for helping us to seat all bookings in a timely and mindful manner.
Dine Out Reservation seating times are kept to 90 minutes from time of booking. Thank you for helping us to seat all bookings in a timely and mindful manner.