Although not really intending to have more Peruvian, Noelia and I ended up at another Peruvian restaurant the same week we ate at Lima. On entering, this restaurant definitely felt like the type of place that Peruvian families would go on a regular basis. And probably drink a lot of Pisco Sours. Or something like that. Once again we thought it was a good excuse after the gym since it has egg white in it. Protein’s good for you right?
![Monkey](https://i0.wp.com/www.thekua.com/doesfood/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Monkey.jpg?resize=550%2C733)
Hungry after the gym, we started first with the fish ceviche. The fish was a bit chunkier, the serve much more generous and presentation very rustic. More importantly the flavour was still very good. I particularly liked the additional of giant toasted corn kernals as it gave a very different textured crunchy to the zesty, slightly spiced fish.
![PescadoCeviche](https://i0.wp.com/www.thekua.com/doesfood/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/PescadoCeviche.jpg?resize=550%2C733)
We also tried a very interesting “fruto del mar”, a mix of seafood with mayonnaise and whole heap of other things. I liked this one less because it came across as a bit confused to me. Don’t forget I’m not exactly an expert on Peruvian food.
![FrutoDelMar](https://i0.wp.com/www.thekua.com/doesfood/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/FrutoDelMar.jpg?resize=550%2C733)
Noelia ordered the steak that was a huge portion that she didn’t finish. The steak, sliced into small strips and tossed with lots of other stuff was also served with rice and home made fries. I like peruvians, like the Chinese seem to enjoy their starch.
![Carne](https://i0.wp.com/www.thekua.com/doesfood/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Carne.jpg?resize=550%2C413)
I ordered the “Carapulcra”, an interesting stew with both a pork rib and chicken. I would definitely order this again even though the pork rib was slightly tough and slightly fatty (some would say this is a good thing). I like the background hint of chilli and the slight smokiness that came out of the sauce.
![Carapulcra](https://i0.wp.com/www.thekua.com/doesfood/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Carapulcra.jpg?resize=550%2C550)
Tierra Peru is a nice alternative that is much easier on the pocket and just as good for something different.
Name: Tierra Peru
Found at: 164 Essex Road Islington, London N1 8LY
Website: www.tierraperu.co.uk