I often forget how fond I am of Kotosh. Where else can you get fresh sushi, satisfying ceviche, stir-fry, pasta, and everything in between?
They do a solid ceviche here. Cebiche Pescado is cold and fresh, chunks of white fish squelching with lime.
Cebiche Mixto is more of the same, with shrimp and octopus added to the mix. Both are good, but I'm partial to the pescado.
If you'd have your food extremely cooked, the Chicharron Mixto Al Ajo is the other end of the spectrum. Deep fried every kind of seafood, with a thick and pungent garlic-butter sauce that will stop you in your tracks.
If you don't order Lomo Saltado, did you even order Peruvian food? Try their iteration of strip steak stirfry with wilting wedges of tomato and fries double-fried. Pleases all, offends none, ideal for picky eats and those with significant sensitivities.
Shrimp Saltado is the shellfish variation. Same stuff, sub for shrimp, just as good, though I prefer the beef.
Tallarin Verde is Peruvian pesto, made more robust with spinach in the mix. The spaghetti is al dente, the sauce is a noodle-clinging slurry, and the sauce is refreshing but balanced with cheese. Top with chicken katsu or beef for best results.
Tallarin a la Huancaina is my favorite. Spaghetti in aji pepper cream with a topping of juicy steak. The pasta is perfect, and the steak cuts the cream. Didn't think this combination could work, but I love the balance.
One-of-a-kind Kotosh, a little restaurant that does a lot. Another little Lomita gem, worth at least a long look.
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