Pepito’s

Pepito’s is a Peruvian restaurant and bar owned by cinematographer Jose Alkon. He works with head chef Sushant Khatri to bring his traditional Peruvian family recipes to a modern audience, using local produce to create a menu of snacky small plates.

The leche de tigre is the signature dish (fish ceviche, prawns and fried calamari layered with a punchy lime and chilli sauce), but you should also try perennial favourite papa a la Huancaina (potatoes with salsa criolla and a gently spicy, creamy sauce) as a side to grilled ox heart, beef tenderloin and chicken skewers.

The bar specialises in pisco, a high-proof grape brandy named Peru’s national spirit, and if you’re partial to a margarita you’ll appreciate the creamy zest of a pisco sour. There’s seating inside among the vintage movie posters, or a fairy-lit courtyard out the back.

Keep an eye on their social media – the best time to book is when there’s a live music event, like Peruvian punk rock.

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