Andina (Shoreditch)

• He still deserves full marks for steering clear of bandwagons and doing his own thing while so many others are falling over themselves to just be another comfort food cash in
• Ceviche was still is a quirky
• Interesting little place that introduces Londoners to the delights of Pisco Sours and Tiger's Milk and its success was well deserved
• It should be pointed out that with many "
• Sharp and refreshing and with plenty of juicy fish
• You can't really go wrong with ceviche here or in Soho
• Tamalito was a kind of mini quinoa tamale stuffed with cheese and was a nice bit of filler
• Prawn chupe was more generous in spirit and flavour
• Causas Amantani was ordered mainly out of curiosity
• Cold mashed potato is not something you'd ordinarily rush to eat
• Our favourite was a lú
• Cuma fruit (no idea) mousse with a biscuit made of yet more quinoa
• The quinoa (I'm not making this up) chocolate brownie was decent too
• It was topped with a quinoa biscuit
• A house Bloody Mary (made with beetroot and pisco
• Confidently idiosynractic little restaurant and if you want an introduction to Peruvian food or are inexplicably addicted to quinoa you could do much worse than book a table
• It could have gone horribly wrong as we were a large group with continually changing numbers and varying levels of tardiness
• Andina's staff were super flexible in accommodating our ever changing needs for numbers and timing right up to the last minute on the prerequisite that we order the set menu
• I'm often left with the feeling that I missed out on the good stuff
• There was a moment where we were lost in translation and we clearly were
• Ordering on top of that was indeed slight overkill
• See if you can pair up the dishes with the photos
• Sato this is amazing don't miss out on it
• The ideal way to explore this menu is to order from the starters and small plates and share
• My favourite dishes were the fresh ceviche
• A recently opened Peruvian restaurant in Shoreditch was the Friday night dining destination of choice for myself and my two old school friends
• The menu is also heavy on the vegetarian options and many dishes are gluten free
• The interior is cosy and rustic with wooden tables and chairs and Peruvian artwork adorning the walls
• The effect is friendly and informal rather than canteen casual
• My friend Danni has a good knowledge the cuisine and was on hand to advise us of the best dishes to choose
• Rocoto pepper with avocado and scallops
• Tiger's milk is the Peruvian name for the citrus marinade that cures the seafood and is a common ingredient in ceviche
• The waitress had warned us that this wasn't really a dish for sharing as the shot glasses were small but we did divvy it up so each of got to try the little glasses of gourmet deliciousness
• We enjoyed all the ceviches and each was more spicy than the last
• Pan fried green beans with cancha corn in sacha inchi oil made the perfect accompaniment and the oil was light and non greasy
• The dumpling was creamy but with a bite to it owing to the grainy quinoa
• At this point it was time to order Piscos
• It is one of her favourite cocktails and she was not disappointed by Andina's version
• Creamed quinoa with artichokes
• Like our quinoa starter this was creamy yet grainy
• Rice and crispy quinoa coated chicken was pronounced the firm favourite of the three of us
• Three cool potato cake with different toppings
• Pan fried hake with salsa criolla and grilled trout with avocado and grapefruit with rocoto jam
• I probably would have preferred the potato cakes warm but it was good to try three different dishes and the colour pop on the plate was beautiful
• We decided to hold back and it was on to Shoreditch House (round the corner from Andina) for more Friday night fun
• With menu filled with super foods
• That Saturday was hot and sunny
• The quinoa burger was definitely my favourite
• I went here yesterday for dinner and were very excited because the decor seemed to be amazing
• We were told that there is a forty five minute wait and were refused any sort of drinks
• They refused us a table and we were asked to eat at the bar itself
• The dish my friend ordered was not in the least like it ought to be
• The Ceviche was pathetic as the other food we ordered
• The quality of the food was so substandard
• The ambiance of Andina (Shoreditch) is quite unusual and quirky
• Food is tapas so its perfect to share with your group along with few drinks
• The drinks that I had were absolutely amazing and the quality of food was also top notch
• The place turned out to be really happening and I was really impressed by the decor and the ambiance they possess
• The food was excellent and was cooked to perfection
• The service was pretty quick and efficient and thus
• When i visited here Andina (Shoreditch) was full of atmosphere
• The ambiance was pretty good too and same goes to the interior
• I had potato cakes which were so amazing that I really did not want to leave Andina (Shoreditch) even after I finished my meal
• I will try as many dishes as I can so I will be going with an empty stomach
• Went here for a private dinner with my girlfriend and she really liked it
• The service was wonderful too
• If you are ever confused about a venue to throw a party and leaving the guests swooning then this is the place to throw one
• The smoothie was delicious as was the food
• The food is creatively presented with fruits and flavors
• The service is prompt and the staff is friendly
• The prices are also very reasonable hence Andina (Shoreditch) offers a great start to a day
• The food offered here is pretty extravagant and if you're a fan of trying out new dishes
• The food portions were decent and it was an overall delightful experience
• The Quinoa porridge with berries was delightful and the green smoothie with avocado
• The staff was very friendly and the decoration is beautiful and artistic
• This is primarily a Peruvian restaurant and the interiors are very much in sync with the cuisine
• The location is pretty great too
• We tried a variety of dishes when we were last here and we were incredibly impressed by the taste
• This is a small restaurant with some cosy spaces available
• The menu is quite an extensive one with a lot of healthy options to choose from
• The food offered here is a light one and it was exactly that we wanted
• The atmosphere was quite lovely and Andina (Shoreditch) has all the elements to become great
• Andina (Shoreditch) is clearly not into making any efforts or improvements
• The dishes which are delicious are in fact extremely flavorsome and consistent and those which are not as good are frankly below average and mostly bland
• The server is really depressing and not in a mood to explain the dishes at all
• Their mouthwatering and divine bacon sandwiches are enough to draw me back to Andina (Shoreditch)
• Andina certainly never seized to amaze me with it's brilliant service and amazing value for money
• Obviously no restaurant can perfect in every dish that they make but yes definitely they do satisfy your taste buds with the maximum dishes they make
• I fell in love with their detox juices
• They are incredibly refreshing and the restaurant is cheap for their creativity
• I recently was in Shoreditch checking out a normally very lively foodie festival but on this occasion the event at the Truman Brewery
• There were plenty of places on offer and we were lucky to secure a spot at the popular Peruvian restaurant
• I couldn't help but wonder if these folk in Shoreditch really understand how lucky they are to have a mecca of great restaurants and bars with loads of square footage at their disposal
• It is us who are the lucky ones with our tree lined streets
• When we head to Andina we find it is already filling up fast
• This tapas styled eatery was created by Soho's Ceviche founder
• Andina is a very busy spot and with all the chaos
• Staff (mainly Spanish) are incredibly welcoming and seem genuinely enthusiastic
• This is a new style of food that are I'm admittedly not familiar with but all in all it is a selection of different styled ceviches and grilled meats with exotic dipping sauces
• The staff who were thoroughly rehearsed in the contents and preparation of the dishes were quite helpful
• Liked to joke with the patrons
• The food comes comes out as it is prepped so everything is ready to go
• We had started off with some Mini pork chicharonnes delicious cubes of pork belly with rocoto chilli sauce and salsa cirolla
• The pork was slightly gamy (the naughty fat layers intact) and the sauce was sweet and thick
• The salsa helps cut the richness these are devilishly good bites
• The Cassava Chips that followed were dense in texture and slightly sweet with plantain flavour
• The exotic dipping sauce was nutty with a unique herbaceous flavour
• Next was the Tamalito which consisted of quinoa and corriander filling topped with soft cheese all wrapped inside a corn husk
• It was buttery with corriander
• Another simple dish in appearance that came with choclo corn (the kernels are huge) and sweet potato
• We were still in for an incredible treat with the next two
• The Monkfish and the Beef fillet steak grilled skewers were outstanding
• We also tried the lamb santiago which was served with rice and beans
• This was a slow cooked dish with curry like flavours but nowhere near as good as the skewers
• The whole experience was finished off with a sweet of Lengua De Suegra
• This will have you convinced that you must come back once again a simple dessert dish that was just outstanding
• Tbh to hell with it that's what January's for in December I eat
• Fun and the food is exotic so much value in the offerings themselves but they are all executed well
• The delicious new flavours are tantilising and the service is fun
• Even if it is to eat alongside all the 'parent assisted hipsters'
• As a lover of the Peruvian cuisine I was very critic in analysing the ingredients combinations and textures in every dish
• All the flavours were very flat without any spark that could say "
• All the ingredients are fresh and light and well
• I have tried every item from the 'Ceviche Bar' but I think my favourites are the Andina and the Stone Bass &
• Avocado and cucumber salad is also a great dish to order alongside the rest of your meal
• Another south american treat I love is dulce de leche
• If you have a sweet tooth I recommend ordering the filo pastry with dulce de leche and pecan ice cream
• Its not a cheap meal out but the food is fresh and made well and a also great introduction to ceviche if you've not tried it before
• The service was impeccable and fast
• The waiters would pour water whenever our glasses were almost empty
• I had the preconception that Peruvian food was meat heavy and therefore not the ideal dining experience for a vegetarian
• After several recommendations and a quick check online I was impressed at the amount of both vegetarian and gluten free options that were on offer
• Stepping into the brightly lit corner restaurant we were instantly welcomed by a chipper hostess and were seated downstairs
• The interior design was clean and simple
• Being a newbie I was clueless about what to order
• I have previously mentioned my love for shared style of eating as it is way more social and a great way to try lots of new dishes
• As we chattered away the plates were brought to our table one by one as soon as they were ready
• I love a restaurant that does this as it means that the food is incredibly fresh instead of it festering under a heat lamp
• The tigers milk was so fierce that my mouth was on fire and I welcomed the other
• This being my first experience of Peruvian delicacies means I cannot say whether the food was traditional or was a modern interpretation
• What I can say is that it will not be my last culinary trip to Peru
• Went there for dinner on a Tuesday night with a few friends and loved it
• Corn chips with avocado and a few other dishes
• The service was fast and efficient as well
• It is reminiscent of home dinners with the family
• We had mario florian tiradito (Tiradito is similar to sashimi and carpaccio
• We ordered 3 items each which was suggested by the waitress
• The food really lights up your taste buds with some dishes working the zest
• (Huancaina Macaroni) is literally food porn
• I wished I was in a country which allowed for a siesta
• Each plate was a new discovery
• 9 for 2 dishes is well priced
• An accompanying green bean dish was complemented well by crunchy corn but perhaps a little salty
• I also tried their tuna ceviche in a blood orange tiger's milk it was zingy and vibrant as all good Peruvian often is
• Some would say that it is too trendy for me
• The avocado and prawn tartar created a very pleasant combination with the smoothness of the avocado and the fresh sea bite of the prawns
• The first thing that will catch your eye is the really beautiful room &ndash
• Well decorated with the perfect light ambiance and atmosphere
• The corn cake with avocado and the Ceviche Morado &ndash
• The corn cake goes perfectly together with anything else you can order from the menu and it is just delicious and the Ceviche Morado is an amusement for salmon lovers
• You should also try the Quinoa burger and the Thick cut chips with Huancaina sause
• The staff is really helpful but as in most good restaurants in this area on a Friday or Saturday it is really difficult to get in without booking
• It's simple tapas food but with their very own touch
• My fav dishes of the night was their mini pork chicharonnes and their cassava cake dessert
• The desserts are also worth trying I had a delicious chocolate and avocado mouse
• Andina's presentation is great I only wish they had a little more lighting so that we could see the dish better (but this is a minor point)
• I first went to Andina coz it was featured on Gwyneth Paltrow's website as one of her top 10 recommendations for food and dessert in London
• Their dessert is also very good the doughnuts with the vanilla bean ice cream and the chocolate syrup is fantastic and serves as a fitting end to a meal here
• We were disappointed as we were promised a table in 40 mins
• What made it worse was the woman who was letting us in rather rudely told us that people wait for 3 hours for a table (How do I care
• If we were told we were going to have to wait for an hour
• Lost out to a very sweet and adamant lady who was managing the restaurant that evening
• We were left with no choice but to leave our server with a massive tip
• Customer service is very important and you just cannot mess things up
• Since a group of eight on a Friday night without a booking is an impossible mission on a popular venue such as this
• Ordered quite a lot for two people as we reached really late they were very welcoming and accepted our invitation not like other restaurants in London
• We started with a vegi Ceviche excellent citrus just the way I like it and the second ceviche was the Classico which was excellent good quality of fish as well
• The steak was cooked to rare I asked for medium but probably my medium for them is well done coming from the Middle East
• The salads as well were very good the quinoa salad and the beetroot salad both were excellent
• I quite liked the plantain fritters and the croquetas de maca but felt the quinoa and pineapple were out of place in the yana ceviche
• Since my last trip to South America I got hooked up to ceviche a fish carpaccio originally from Peru' that is quite popular around Latin America
• ) as back there but they were still quite nice and for London standards not too expensive
• The best dish of the night though was the chocolate and avocado mousse
• The man mostly responsible for this wave of exotic dishes is Martin Morales
• Mr Morales was a recognised name in the music industry
• Andina is a great place to have dinner with friends or with a plus one
• Especially during the weekend as the location is great if you feel like going somewhere for a drink afterwards
• I had a superb dinner at Andina The food was excellent and the service was very friendly and attentive Definitely recommend it
• The proximity of the tables is uncomfortably intimate
• We were sitting next to the open kitchen so there were loud calls of "
• That branch is roomier and has private booths
• One of our party of four ordered poached eggs with spicy mash
• In particular there was quite a lot of butter and garlic in the spinach
• We were hoping to start with ceviches and tiraditos but these were the last dishes to arrive
• Braised aubergine served with crumbles of young cheese (similar to feta) was pleasant but quite spicy
• Me and the Californian (who is accustomed to the heat of Mexican food) thought it was fine
• The confit pork belly was not meltingly soft
• A light lunch for four with a big bottle of sparkling water came to £
• Andina is great for a fresh lunch/ dinner with friends with a range of gluten free options and fresh juices
• The ceviches are all really good I particularly like the sea bass and the tuna
• The octopus from the grill menu is one of my personal highlights
• The cocktails are also stunning and service friendly and attentive
• Andina is a picanteria and pisco bar in Shoreditch focusing on smaller sharing plates with a Peruvian influence
• We chose the thick cut chips with cheesy amarillo chilli sauce
• Deep fried baby prawns with garlic sauce and yellow fin tuna ceviche to begin with
• Is a shame because the concept is really nice
• The place is full of character and the staff are super polite and friendly
• The energy in this restaurant is amazing and the food
• Probably the best ceviche I have eat
• Beautiful restaurant with a laid back vibe
• Very diversified crowd which is always a good sign
• The waiting time was on par with the indication we got from the staff
• All the juices were very good and the brunch menu was fantastic
• In addition to the great environment and quality of the food I feel the price was very affordable
• Chunky fries with a peanut sauce and an aubergine tac tac * i think*
• A beautiful and peaceful restaurant with amazing healthy food options
• Andina with their Peruvian cuisine was on my bucket list and I was elated that I went there
• Peruvian food is the new trend and for me
• The best one was salad no doubt with black quinoa in it and feta cheese
• I was meeting up with a friend for dinner one evening in Shoreditch
• It seemed very popular with nearly all of the tables full &ndash
• So it only felt polite to try one of the pisco sours which was exactly what I was hoping
• The drink Pisco sour was really good too
• Disappointed with the quality of food they serve here will never visit Andina (Shoreditch) again never order food this is bad they service is also dissapointed me aloot
• The service is good (ladies are nice) but mixed up all the orders
• Andina (Shoreditch) has the best nachos you will ever have

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