Chicha Lewisham

Unexpectedly, Chicha invited us back after hearing about our initial experience and I’m glad to say we had an amazing time and we will no doubt be returning here with friends and family again! We ordered a similar medley of dishes and could tell immediately that the quality and thoughtfulness of each dish was improved. All of our starters were equally delicious - highly recommend the croquetas, jalea mixta (fried seafood mix) and the corn cake. Plating was top notch and this was no different with the mains, the octopus tentacle was a complete 180 from last time and was significantly more enjoyable and visually stunning. For those with a sweet tooth, you must try their freshly made churros which were crispy, sugary and hot - we appreciated the generous amount of chocolate sauce this time too! Needless to say, the cocktails were just as impressive as the first time, and they do not hold back on the alcohol (nicely done Carlos!). Make sure to get the Ipanema Girl and Pabilito Escobar. They also do an alcohol free Ayahuasca for those who don’t drink. Special thanks to Francis for kindly reaching out and addressing our concerns, Carlos and Zara for the excellent service and hospitality and the chefs for the fantastic food. Chicha genuinely does care about their customers and we’re glad to be able to experience this fully. Very much appreciated and we’ll see you again :) *********** Left previous review (3/5 but now highly recommend 5/5) for transparency but focus on the above instead :) *********** Overall just ok, don’t come with high expectations The good: Food was mostly good, we ordered 5 starters, 3 mains and a dessert for 4 people which was enough - ceviche was delicious and we enjoyed most of the starters, the mains were hit and miss though, the baja fish tacos were crispy and the slaw was nice, though they were pretty basic in honesty Cocktails were strong and aesthetically pleasing Nice atmosphere with the decorations and dim light Churros were crispy and hot but they could be more generous with the chocolate sauce Gave us drink vouchers for another visit as compensation for the service being a bit slow but there were only 2 servers on a Sunday and it was fairly busy so props to them The bad: Portions were quite small and overall expensive for what it is We were charged full price for cocktails despite ordering them during Happy Hour, but this was overlooked as we rushed to pay the bill The octopus tentacle was definitely not worth £19, it looked completely different from what was posted online, the size, sides/garnishes and plating was so disappointing The lomo saltado - steak and chips was nothing special, sauce mostly tasted of soy sauce and it didn’t seem unique but at least the portion size was more reflective of its price

What a great gem in Lewisham. The food was fantastically flavoured and beautifully presented. Highlights were the Croquetas de Aji de Gallina (Chicken Croquettes), Jalea Mixta (fried mix seafood), Baja Fish Taco and Sea bream Ceviche Limeño. Only dish that could be improved was the Cauliflower Mole. It was served as steamed/boiled, but the cauliflower would benefit from being served like grilled sliced cauliflower steaks, or battered buffalo style. The cocktails were excellent- tasty and strong Margaritas with a nice touch of chilli. Very friendly and efficient service (💯Carlos and Zara) Would recommend this highly

We were lucky enough to try the new menu at 50% off tonight and will definitely be back. The ceviche was perfect and served alongside sweet potato with a purple corn glaze, amazing! Everything else we had was beautifully cooked, carefully presented and delicious. We'll be back again for sure and can recommend Chicas very highly indeed.

Very nice Peruvian place serving tasty food in Lewisham. The location is nice both indoor and in the courtyard space. It would definitely be a 5 stars if the prices were lower. It falls a bit on the pricy side (cocktails always above 10 GbP, main dishes close to 20 GBP...an average dinner for two is around 100 GBP) so I probably recommend it for special occasions rather than the average night out.

The service was amazing and the food even better! We ordered around 1 item from the bites and 4 small plates and they came way bigger than we expected and presented so nicely. We finished them all completely except 1 dish which we ate half of. The manager came and asked if there was a problem with the ceviche (the dish we didnt finish). We said it was great but commented on one small thing we’d like better. They fixed it and returned the dish and it was amazing! I wish i took more photos but we couldn’t wait when when saw the plates arrive looking so good 🙈 The drinks are also great and everything is made fresh to order. We ended up taking a small break then ordering 1 more dish that we really loved! I just wish this was closer to us so we could go more often. It feels so homely and friendly.

Went to this place because a friend of mine told me it was the best Peruvian food for the best price, in comparison to other places. And he wasn't lying. I went there with my girlfriend and two more friends, to the Drag Brunch this weekend, and I wasn't disappointed at all, instead, it was a great surprise to find a place with great food, a very cute and stylish place, reminded me when I was living in Lima back in the 90s. The bottomless part of the brunch was the best part, great sangria and prosecco. Not a fan of expresso martini but my friends said it was ok. I don't remember if they had any other options but I saw a lot of margaritas and piscos going back and forth all over the place. I ate a great spicy chicken and waffles and I also tried the avocado toast. They were known plates to me but with an unexpected twist, you gotta try it, I'm not spoiling you the details ;) 5/5 for the whole experience, it's a must try if you are looking for new experiences in south Ldn.

The best place to eat in Lewisham. My husband and I went to Chicha after visiting the bar run by the same team a couple of doors down, The Llama's Head (I don't think it has a name sign, but you can tell the two places are related by the exuberant design aesthetic). We were absolutely bowled over by everything. Tia served us and was very friendly and helpful throughout; one of the owners also brought over some of our dishes and told us additional interesting facts about it. The menu is not very extensive but varied and full of things I haven't come across before such as causa, a cold potato and prawn dish (absolutely delicious), and beef tequenos. The ceviche menu also included a vegan option, though we didn't try it. Most of the dishes are offered as small plates, though a few more substantial specialities are also available. The most impressive dish was undoubtedly the octopus, I would highly recommend it. Prices are not cheap but the quality is exceptional. I look forward to going back and trying everything else on the menu.