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Restaurants in Arequipa
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Restaurants in Arequipa serve exciting and delicious cuisines, both local and international. Arequipa food has a unique characteristic that sets it apart from the cuisines of other Peruvian regions. Arequipa restaurants prepare dishes that are authentic to the culinary tradition of Arequipa.
Hot pepper is a common ingredient in the food of Arequipa. There is a dish called ‘rocoto relleno’ which is very popular in Arequipa. This dish is made of stuffed pepper and it is readily available in all the restaurants in Arequipa. Adobo, a dish made of marinated pork, is also quite famous in Arequipa. All the dishes prepared in Arequipa are very hot. Lots of spice and pepper are used in food. Shrimp and pork also feature a lot in Arequipa cuisine. Some of the other traditional dishes of Arequipa are given below:
- Chupes
- Cebiche de camarones
- Chicharrones
- Cauchi
- Zarza de patas
- Chupe de camarones
- Chicha de jora
The most popular restaurants in Arequipa are listed below along with their specialties for easy browsing:
Paquita Siu Gourmet: Located in Calle Granada in Arequipa, this restaurant mainly specializes in Asian food such as Thai, Japanese and Chinese. But the novelty of the restaurant is the Peruvian touch that it gives to every Asian dish. The quality of food is very good and the ambiance is cozy. The dish of deep fried snapper fish is a specialty of this restaurant.
Sonccollay: If Inca and pre-Inca menu is on your mind then do try this restaurant. Situated on Portal San Augustine in Arequipa, Sonccollay is famous for its authentic Peruvian food. Inca cuisine, almost 9000 years old, is still prepared with utmost care and dedication in this restaurant. Roasted chili peppers and grilled guinea pig must be tried out in this restaurant. The soups, stews, beverages, and desserts served here are all very tasty.
Tradición Arequipeña: This restaurant is highly recommended for foreigners visiting Arequipa. Situated in the district of Paucarpata, just outside the town of Arequipa, Tradición Arequipeña has a very picturesque surrounding. Authentic Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, chupes, adobo, and cuy are served here. A meal for one person costs around $10.
Other popular restaurants in Arequipa are as follows:
- Ary Quepay
- Déjà vu
- El Turko II
- El Cerrojo
- Mandala Vegetarian Restaurant
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