Last updated on February 13, 2016
I am so glad that we went to Raymi for RW, because it was surprisingly good. When we were scanning thru the list of restaurant to go for RW, one place in particular jump out because of the menu it offers for RW. It was not some mock up dishes that just throw together for RW to get people in the seats, it is the same dishes that they serve every night on regular menu, and the choices are extensive. see Raymi RW 2015 menu here
Raymi opened in 2012, in the space which was formerly Nuela, and before that, Sapa. It is a modern Peruvian restaurant. Peruvian is the grand father of fusion, because of its multicultural history. It blends Chinese, Spanish, Mexican, and of course Japanese. The most notable Peruvian cuisine is perhaps Nobu, but honestly, Nobu should be called Nikkei cuisine. Now I have not yet been to Peru, and have not have the the privilege to sample authentic Peruvian cuisine, but Raymi is petty good for me. (March, 2014)
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MIXTO
aji rocoto / shrimp / squid / octopus / sweet potato
Shrimp, squid, octopus all perfectly cooked, and soaking in a bright pepper broth. A little spice, plenty of lime, certainly wake up my palate, great way to start dinner.
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CORVINA
lime/ red onion/ sweet potato/ habanero
Corvina ceviche in a light lime broth. Love the corvina, the texture kind of like snapper, firm and sweet. I felt the sweet potato was extra. Corn nuts added a crunch to the dish, but could be better blend in if it were crushed.
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CHICHARRON SLIDERS
crispy pork shoulder / sweet potato / salsa criolla / spicy mayo
it just occurred to us at this point, all 3 appetizers have sweet potato in it, but we hardy notice it. Pork shoulder was beautifully cook with rich flavor. The salsa and spicy mayo work really well counteracting each other. A very enjoyable bit.
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CREMA DE ZAPALLO
butternut squash soup/ crispy bacon/ queso fresco/ brioche croutons/ chives
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SKIRT STEAK for 2
chimichurri / roasted garlic / parmesan yuca fries
Very nicely grilled slab of skirt steak, perfectly medium rare, just the way I want it. The star however, was the green sauce. It’s so simple and yet so good. Thick cut yuca fries could use more seasoning.
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ARROZ CON PATO
crispy duck leg / cilantro jasmine rice / dark beer / salsa criolla
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AGUADITO DE MARISCOS
shrimp / octopus / calamari / mussels / roasted squash / piquillo peppers / choclo / rice / cilantro
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ARROZ CON LECHE (Mexican Rice Pudding)
raisins/ quinoa granola
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BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING
brown butter ice cream/ toffee/ raisin
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SUSPIRO LIMENO
delce de leche/ port meringue/ cinnan
A Peruvian dessert of vanilla custard topped with meringue
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