NUEMA on Postcard

@cntraveler

"The World's Best Pastry Chef's Award went to Pia Salazar, pastry chef at Nuema in Quito, Ecuador."

Central in Lima, Peru Named the World's Best Restaurant in 2023

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@eater

"Pía Salazar earned best pastry chef for her desserts at Nuema, Quito." - Hillary Dixler Canavan

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023: The Full List of Winners - Eater

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@theworlds50best

"Rank: #48 "Within a gastronomic culture that is beginning to take hold in Latin America, Nuema stands out. Recovering the roots of the most beloved Ecuadorian traditions, it injects them with creativity and conveys the experience to a contemporary table where the product shines. The biodiversity of this fertile country is reviewed daily by the chefs, following the rhythm of the seasons and in accordance with traceability. The resulting changes are entertaining, the techniques well-managed and the ingredient is respected in quality and aesthetics, expressing the best of itself."

https://www.theworlds50best.com/latinamerica/en/the-list/41-50/nuema.html

Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2020 - Peru, Ecuador, Panama

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J Hubb

Google

I like to try new foods, especially local cuisine when I travel. We had the seven-course tasting. Overall, I was not a fan of most of the servings. The flavors were odd or sour (not a preferred taste). The fish was cevichè (not a fan), and even my cooked fish was very fishy (my daughter's was not). My daughter, however, enjoyed most of the dishes and even ate mine, except for the really fishy tasting one. If you like the experience of trying unusual flavors and new foods, try it. It's pricey, but an interesting experience.

Gabriel Garcia

Google

Exceptional is an understatement! We have traveled the globe seeking vanguard chefs and found one at Nuema, located in Quito Ecuador. Co-owner and Chef Alejandro Chamorro, has been able to create dishes that are not only superb in taste, but brilliant in optics. We had a 12-course experience that left us breathless - each dish pushing the limits of imagination. Thank you Chef Alejandro for taking the time to describe each dish, its history, and how to best savor each ingredient to best interpret the explosive flavors. Kudos

Mohammed Dany, MD, PhD

Google

We had very high expectations given the reputation, however the food was a major disappointment. We did the 12 course menu and among them only 3 had good flavor- everything else is bland, lacks flavor, or in some instances repulsive (i had to spit out one of the snacks). Menu is heavy on fermented ingredients and many of the dishes had a funky smell. I cannot believe theyre voted top 50. The photos are those of the 3 good tasting dishes. Everything else was a big fail

Victor Hugo Olivera

Google

The food wasn't spectacular, it was good, although I expected much better. Plates were hit or miss, none that I will remember. What makes the experience worth visiting was the service (😍) and the price (more affordable compared to other tasting menus in South America). If you are already in Quitó and have been to the 'other place', then it is worth the visit. If you do visit please tip well! They work hard and deserve it.

Anthony Abbate

Google

The restaurant occupies a former embassy and residence (mid century modern architecture) with an interior garden and a small art gallery on the second floor. The atmosphere is quiet and casual and the kitchen is in full view. The service is quite good, however the menu was unclear and the explanations of each course served seemed rushed. The food is an interesting take on local cuisine and includes regionally sourced ingredients. Unfortunately some of the dishes were so salty they left a lingering burn on the palate. For the price (easily 2 to 3 times the cost of similarly ranked restaurants in Quito) we expected better.

Lexi Aagesen

Google

The 12 course tasting menu showcased the bio diversity of Ecuador beautifully. Who knew Amazonian ants tasted like lemongrass? Thank you for an gastronomical food adventure!

Annie Black

Google

Wine pairing and 12 course tasting menu are excellent!! We had two vegetarians and an avocado allergy and they were able to accommodate no problem. It was fun how many dishes had local ingredients we hadn't seen before! Overall our group thought the cocktails were up there with the best we've ever had. Unlike other places in South America it was pretty much empty at 21:00; suggest you go a bit earlier.

Mandy Guo

Google

Absolutely amazing experience at Nuema during our quick visit to Quito. We were pleasantly surprised by each dish for their flavors and how balanced each dish was. The service was amazing. They were very knowledgeable and we had a table with the kitchen view which I would recommend if they have the seat available. Watching them make magic was special. One other call out is that, this wasn’t a 3 hours long tasting menus. They were fast and efficient. There was little lag time between each dish and immediately upon arrival, they started bringing out food. It was such a great experience. Would highly recommend!

J Hubb

Google

I like to try new foods, especially local cuisine when I travel. We had the seven-course tasting. Overall, I was not a fan of most of the servings. The flavors were odd or sour (not a preferred taste). The fish was cevichè (not a fan), and even my cooked fish was very fishy (my daughter's was not). My daughter, however, enjoyed most of the dishes and even ate mine, except for the really fishy tasting one. If you like the experience of trying unusual flavors and new foods, try it. It's pricey, but an interesting experience.

Gabriel Garcia

Google

Exceptional is an understatement! We have traveled the globe seeking vanguard chefs and found one at Nuema, located in Quito Ecuador. Co-owner and Chef Alejandro Chamorro, has been able to create dishes that are not only superb in taste, but brilliant in optics. We had a 12-course experience that left us breathless - each dish pushing the limits of imagination. Thank you Chef Alejandro for taking the time to describe each dish, its history, and how to best savor each ingredient to best interpret the explosive flavors. Kudos

Mohammed Dany, MD, PhD

Google

We had very high expectations given the reputation, however the food was a major disappointment. We did the 12 course menu and among them only 3 had good flavor- everything else is bland, lacks flavor, or in some instances repulsive (i had to spit out one of the snacks). Menu is heavy on fermented ingredients and many of the dishes had a funky smell. I cannot believe theyre voted top 50. The photos are those of the 3 good tasting dishes. Everything else was a big fail

Victor Hugo Olivera

Google

The food wasn't spectacular, it was good, although I expected much better. Plates were hit or miss, none that I will remember. What makes the experience worth visiting was the service (😍) and the price (more affordable compared to other tasting menus in South America). If you are already in Quitó and have been to the 'other place', then it is worth the visit. If you do visit please tip well! They work hard and deserve it.

Anthony Abbate

Google

The restaurant occupies a former embassy and residence (mid century modern architecture) with an interior garden and a small art gallery on the second floor. The atmosphere is quiet and casual and the kitchen is in full view. The service is quite good, however the menu was unclear and the explanations of each course served seemed rushed. The food is an interesting take on local cuisine and includes regionally sourced ingredients. Unfortunately some of the dishes were so salty they left a lingering burn on the palate. For the price (easily 2 to 3 times the cost of similarly ranked restaurants in Quito) we expected better.

Lexi Aagesen

Google

The 12 course tasting menu showcased the bio diversity of Ecuador beautifully. Who knew Amazonian ants tasted like lemongrass? Thank you for an gastronomical food adventure!

Annie Black

Google

Wine pairing and 12 course tasting menu are excellent!! We had two vegetarians and an avocado allergy and they were able to accommodate no problem. It was fun how many dishes had local ingredients we hadn't seen before! Overall our group thought the cocktails were up there with the best we've ever had. Unlike other places in South America it was pretty much empty at 21:00; suggest you go a bit earlier.

Mandy Guo

Google

Absolutely amazing experience at Nuema during our quick visit to Quito. We were pleasantly surprised by each dish for their flavors and how balanced each dish was. The service was amazing. They were very knowledgeable and we had a table with the kitchen view which I would recommend if they have the seat available. Watching them make magic was special. One other call out is that, this wasn’t a 3 hours long tasting menus. They were fast and efficient. There was little lag time between each dish and immediately upon arrival, they started bringing out food. It was such a great experience. Would highly recommend!

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