Tanta Cocina Peruana, Peruvian restaurant with rooftop terrace in River North, Chicago, United States.
Tanta Cocina Peruana is a restaurant in River North that serves Peruvian food in a modern space decorated with South American design. A rooftop terrace with city views extends the dining area outdoors and offers a different setting for guests.
The restaurant was founded by respected chefs Gastón Acurio and Roberto Rocha and represents how Peruvian cooking has grown over time. This growth appears in recipes that mix local ingredients with Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese cooking methods.
The restaurant serves Peruvian dishes like ceviche and anticuchos that reflect cooking methods rooted in the country's food traditions. The walls display Peruvian artwork, and regional music creates a setting that echoes the culinary heritage the place celebrates.
The place works best when you book a table ahead since it fills up quickly. Plan time for your visit, as dishes are made to order and you may need to wait for your food to be prepared.
The restaurant offers a ceviche sampler with three different versions, including one prepared in Japanese Nikkei style with ingredients like tuna and seaweed. This tasting shows how Asian cooking has shaped Peruvian food and appears in one dish.
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