Designs of how renowned chef’s new Birmingham restaurant will look released
Ahead of its launch at the end of September, Robert Ortiz’s new restaurant, Chakana, has released interior visuals of how the venue will look.
Ortiz, whose London restaurant became the first serving Peruvian cuisine to gain a Michelin star, is set to bring his South American flavours to Moseley in September.
The site on the corner of Alcester Road and Woodbridge Road was a Lloyds Bank until it closed in 2016, with planning permission to convert it into a restaurant granted last year.
Chakana has been designed by Birmingham interior designers, 2G Design & Build, whose previous projects include Nocturnal Animals and the Tap and Tandoor in Solihull.
The 60-cover restaurant takes its name from an ancient symbol used by indigenous Peruvian cultures – the Incan Cross.
It represents the sun, land and sea, and promotes the idea of individuals living in harmony with each other and their surroundings.
The new menu takes in classic Peruvian dishes with a Michelin-starred twist, showcasing Sea Bream Ceviche, with Sweet Potatoes, Crispy Onions and Tiger’s Milk along with more unusual dishes, such as Beef Pachamanca, Cusco Corn, Black Quinoa and Andean Huacatay.
The drinks menu will offer an extensive wine, cocktail and spirits list, specialising in the traditional Peruvian brandy, Pisco.
Ortiz said: “Birmingham has always had a place in my heart, and after seeing the way that the city is flourishing, I could think of no better place to open my first restaurant. Moseley is a beautiful village with so much history, and it is home to a collection of wonderful independent businesses and restaurants. I look forward to introducing the people of Birmingham to the vibrant flavours and colours of Peruvian fare.”
