By Sandy Driscoll
Mo – Chica, Peruvian Restaurant with a definite Japanese Influence
Mo – Chica
3655 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles CA 90007
Tel. 213-747-2141
Website: http://www.mo-chica.com
Opening Hours: Mon: 11-4pm/ 6-8pm; Tues-Sat: 11-4pm/ 6pm-9:45pm
No License to serve alcohol: Hence it is not allowed on the premises
Dress Code: Casual
Credit Cards: Yes
Prices: Inexpensive
Looking for reasonably priced, adventuresome eating, where every bite is a sensational taste revelation?
This is it! A little gem . . . a Peruvian Restaurant just off the 110 freeway, near downtown & USC. Los Angeles Magazine has already crowned them as one of the top 10 new restaurants of the year. Most on the rest of their list are fancy dancy high end spots. This is not . . . just delicious, fresh food, artfully prepared and presented by a former sushi chef who will probably make the Bon Appetite list of top chefs in the next couple of years.
Enjoy it while you can! This is why we foodies love living in LA . . . to find a place like this!! (Thank you, Merion & Tom!)
This tasting menu was a very reasonable $35!
Mo – Chica Napkin and Tasting Menu 02/25/10
Soup, Quinoa, Jerusalem Artichokes
Causa, Santa Barbara Sardines, Escabeche Sauce
Ceviche, Seared Albacore, Gooseberries Aquaimanto Marmalade, Leche de Tigre
Cau-Cau de Mariscos, Confit Potato & Garlic, Mix seafood, Aji Amarillo Mint Sauce
Corn Nuts, Peruvian Style
Ceviche de Pato, Braised Duck Leg, Ceviche Orange Sauce
Chocolate Nikki, Guava moose Chocolate Tempura, Pistachio Ice Cream