Eldespacho |

Eldespacho

The latest culinary coup by the Puratasca team is already a hit in pijo Porvenir. An intriguing fusion of Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian), Asian and Spanish cuisines, with a few favourites brought over from the tasca, gives a nice range of flavours that is complemented by an interesting selection of lesser known wines. There is no fixed menu – the blackboard changes depending on what is fresh at the market – and the dishes are served as a one-size “large tapa” rather than the usual tapas/raciones option. The decor reflects Cayetano’s fascination with the 70′s, but this time we are in “the office” surrounded by manual typewriters, metal filing cabinets and other clerical chachkas. My only complaint is that the service could be friendlier, or even friendly, but perhaps that will improve with time.