Hà Nội to Host ‘Flavors of Peru’ Gastronomic Festival
- The ‘Flavors of Peru – II Edition Asia’ festival will take place in Hà Nội from July 11-13.
- Four renowned Peruvian chefs will showcase their culinary talents at the festival.
- This event highlights the blend of indigenous and immigrant influences in Peruvian cuisine.
- Classic dishes such as ceviche and pollo a la brasa will be featured at the festival.
- Attendees will enjoy expertly curated dining experiences at the Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake Hotel.
Experience the Richness of Peruvian Cuisine
The charming city of Hà Nội is set to embrace the culinary splendor of Peruvian cuisine with the upcoming ‘Flavors of Peru – II Edition Asia’ festival. Organized by the Embassy of Peru in Vietnam alongside the Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake Hotel, this gastronomic extravaganza will run from July 11 to July 13, and it promises to be an unforgettable event for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. Following the success of the festival’s inaugural edition in Bangkok, Thailand, this year’s festival aims to showcase the incredible diversity and richness of Peru’s culinary heritage, emphasizing contributions from four extraordinary chefs representing various acclaimed restaurants across Asia.
Highlighting Peru’s Culinary Influences
These renowned chefs include Abel Ortiz from Hong Kong’s Chullschick, Franco Aldana from Malaysia’s Feliz, R. Rodrigo Serrano leading DIP Nikkei in the Philippines, and Pier López from Vietnam’s Yunka Nikkei. Advocating for Peru’s culinary arts, these chefs will highlight an impressive array of dishes rooted in ancient Incan traditions blended with vibrant colonial influences and combined with flavors introduced through the waves of immigration from Africa, China, Japan, and Italy. Key ingredients like fresh fish, nutritious quinoa, and a variety of leguminous plants — paired with spice-infused Peruvian chili peppers — are set to tantalize taste buds during this celebration of food.
A Taste of Peru Awaits Festival Attendees
Notably, Peruvian culinary artistry has begun receiving international accolades, with Maido recently being recognized as the World’s Best Restaurant of 2025, alongside several other Peruvian establishments featured in the prestigious “World’s 50 Best Restaurants” list. The festival will include famous Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, which is made with fresh fish marinated in zesty lemon juice, and pollo a la brasa, a mouthwatering roasted chicken. Attendees will be treated to an array of flavors, including lomo saltado — stir-fried beef — and sweeter options like chicha morada, a delightful drink made from purple corn.
In summary, the ‘Flavors of Peru – II Edition Asia’ festival in Hà Nội is poised to be a remarkable event, showcasing the exquisite diversity of Peruvian cuisine through the talents of top chefs from the region. With a variety of delectable dishes and drinks on offer, it promises an authentic taste of Peru’s culinary heritage. Food enthusiasts in Vietnam and beyond are encouraged to take part in this flavorful journey that highlights Peru’s rich gastronomic history.
