Curanto

I was looking forward to Curanto here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The simple and hearty character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with mote wheat or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. Chilean cuisine reflects the extraord…

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Curanto made with real commitment to Carménère wine and technique. The smoky and herbal result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. Chilean cuisine reflects the extraordinary length of the …

I made Curanto for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The fresh from the sea profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced Carménère wine used that way before. the completo hot dog with avocado is a peculiarly Chi…

Curanto opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The fresh from the sea flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Chilean cuisine reflects the extraordinary length of the country with Pacific seafood, Andean ingredients, and Patagoni…

What sets Curanto apart is the handling of pebre herb salsa. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the subtly sweet with mote result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. the completo hot dog with avocado is a peculiarl…

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Curanto well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The subtly sweet with mote base was authentic and the use of pebre herb salsa showed real knowledge. the completo hot dog with avocado is a peculiarly Chilean street food obsessio…

Curanto here was solidly made — simple and hearty without anything to complain about. Carménère wine was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have. Chilean cuisine reflects the extraordinary length of the country with Pacific seafood, Andean…

Some dishes exist to comfort and Curanto is absolutely in that category. The fresh from the sea quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. merkén smoked chilli does work that no substitute can replicate. Chilean cuisine reflects the extraordinary length of the…

You can taste history in Curanto if you know what to look for. the completo hot dog with avocado is a peculiarly Chilean street food obsession. The simple and hearty character reflects those layers — Carménère wine doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition. The a Santiago picada…

I spent an afternoon making Curanto from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting shellfish from Patagonia right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The simple and hearty result was rewarding once I got it right. Chilean cuisine reflects the extraordinary length…