Ayllu

Not had very much experience with Peruvian or Japanese food, but whatever they did here was absolutely amazing.

Came in for the 90mins bottomless brunch. I like how they go about it; you order 3 food items and when it's done, they take the orders for the next 3 items.
For the drinks, whatever you opt for at the beginning is what you stick with. Options are white wine, cocktail (delicious), red wine and I think one other thing. It also keeeeeps coming!!

Between all 3 of us at the table, we must have had 80% of the menu. We also had the same conclusion that we would definitely be coming back.

For me, the Pulled Pork Taco and Hot Uramaki Rolls were the candles of my experience. Must have gone round it twice somehow.

It is worth visiting and the service is very good.

The concierge at our hotel recommended Ayllu with enthusiasm and made reservations for us. It was a pleasant surprise. The restaurant itself is small but chic. The Japanese-Peruvian fusion menu is eclectic and tasty. Our server Lorenzo was lovely and very attentive. He made many recommendations and each one was spot on. My husband and I shared several small plates, all were fantastic.

The chicken teriyaki, beef bao, trio of sushi tacos, beef tataki, sashimi and tender stem broccoli were phenomenal. However, the triumphs of our dinner were the Black Cod and Iberico Pluma. The cod was firm, tender and flavorsome. The Iberico Pluma was a fabulous surprise. Tender medium-rare pork that was fork tender and mouthwatering. We loved everything about Ayllu including Lorenzo, our fantastic server. It was a pleasure!

Each plate was exploding with flavour. Really well presented and exciting dishes fusing the best of Argentina and Japan. Interior decor moody and unfussy. Big thumbs up; delish 😄

We had a very enjoyable and delicious evening at Ayllu and beautifully presented, excellent food. Highly recommend the asparagus and fennel salad, the tuna ceviche, and the uramaki sushi rolls. Fresh ingredients, lots of textures, and well balanced flavours.

We also shared the grilled hispi cabbage, yucas Bravas (fried cassava sticks) and a sashimi platter. The salted edamame beans were excellent too - hot, plenty of salt, very moreish!

There is a good range of innovative cocktails, and I enjoyed the various white wines by the glass on offer - and ended up choosing the Macon-Villages Burgundian Chardonnay which was excellent.

Given the prices of the food, I would have expected nicer chopsticks provided on the table rather than the one-use wooden sticks you would get in a takeaway, but otherwise a superb experience.

First time in Ayllu - recommended by a friend - cozy venue located below a Smiths bar by the Paddington canal side.
Peruvian-Japanese restaurant vibe with dark but cozy interior. We had their Valentine’s set menu which came with a prosecco cocktail & we ordered an additional bottle of wine. Surprised by lively entertainment of a samba dance that evening - it was busy for every member of staff but they did it with a smile & tried their best which was good to see. The multiple course menu was decent & we enjoyed the ceviche, hamachi, mango caviar brioche toast & lobster the best. The Wagyu beef was cooked well but a little thin on the cut. The churros dessert dip was a little watery but it’s because it’s a chocolate liqueur & not chocolate dip.
Overall, had a good time in a lovely venue - a cosy place for a date (in our case a double date!) Enjoy!

Most of our fish, vegetarian and chicken dishes are Halal. Please let your waiter know so we can make sure there is no cross-contamination when preparing the order.

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