Journey to haute Peruvian cuisine in Manko Athens

Eunique all day and night concept comes to Greece this summer to become the hottest place on the Athenian Riviera, the hip restaurant where gastronomy meets exotic cocktails. From Wednesday, June 12, the Manko Athens, restaurant, day club, beach club and late-night spot, introduced to the public in a multidimensional environment, offering the best Peruvian cuisine, for the first time in Greece, in One and Only Aesthesis. Led by recognized by John David Ocampoone of the most sought-after creators of the art of gastronomy worldwide, Manko Athens proposes an impressive menu that will appeal to anxious foodies from different generations.

In recent years, Peruvian cuisine has become one of the leading culinary brands and Peru itself is one of the most sought-after destinations for food lovers everywhere. The secret of its success lies in its biodiversity combined with its multicultural heritage. The combination of flavors of Peruvian cuisine it shows the mix of cultures that came to the South American country in the past centuries and includes Spanish, African, Italian and Japanese influences. Over the years, traditional flavors have been combined with modern trends and spread to America and Europe.

The reins of the kitchen are held by by John David Ocampo, with extensive experience in cities such as Doha, Lima, Paris and Bogotá. The menu he created is sure to satisfy even the most demanding palate and includes dishes such as: Tuna Tiradito: Grilled tuna belly, smoked yellow leche de tigre, sweet potato, choclo, cancha and coriander leaves,

Cebiche langoustines: Crawfish, sun fish, cancha corn, sweet potato, coriander oil, trout egg, ajo blanco leche de tigre, Octopus Anticuchero: Grilled octopus, anticuchera sauce, Parmentier potato, chimichurri, garlic chips, dried Kalamon olives, Whole Fish Nikkei: Fried sea bass, stir fry with Nikkei sauce, fresh onion, red onion, red and green pepper and coriander and

Blue Lobster: Lobster with rocoto hollandaise sauce, cassava chips, fresh onions, edible flowers!

the bohemian setting on Μanko Athens it was designed by the architecture office MVP Architects and Lacroix office, the famous French architecture and interior design office that creates some of the most beautiful spaces in Paris. Wood, natural materials and earthy shades are the protagonists which is interrupted by an unexpected burst of color, but also special plants that decorate the space. The decoration includes earthy tones, such as beige, red and dark green, while the bronze, metal elements and natural fabricss. Visitors enter through large wooden doors-antiques to throw a long tunnel lined with Peruvian “quipu”in a system of knots used by ancient Peruvians to record data, given an artistic shape by using colored threads.

A path that passes through a swimming pool and a relaxation area on the sand, leads visitors cebiche and cocktail bar and the main dining room – the restaurant hall is designed to offer a visual contact between the land and the sea just a few meters away. All spaces “look” outside, blurring the boundaries between inside and outside, while the intense vegetation that is everywhere contributes to the feeling of being in the countryside. Overall, the space has an ideal orientation for guests to enjoy beautiful sunsets in Athens with Manko Athens to complete the magical atmosphere.

European integration, Japanese, Chinese and Creole influences with the old culture of the Andes and Amazon’s passionate energyTHE Manko Athens creates one separate universe which everyone should explore. A few steps from the heart of Athens, in front of the beach of Glyfada, it has the magical ability to transform itself during the day: starting with a relaxing poolside retreat, over time it has become an attractive destination for night entertainment with top DJsinvites visitors to discover its hidden spaces and unique atmosphere.