CHANCAY Traditional Peruvian Cuisine
833 Mahler Rd STE 10, Burlingame
(650) 239-9750
Breakfast Sandwich
Jamon Del Pais
Country ham. Traditional northern peruvian method, marinated in the usual suspects, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Served with red onion relish, mayonnaise, and mustard on a crunchy baguette.
Pan con Chicharron
Lightly seasoned crunchy pieces of fried pork accompanied by crispy sweet potato and a zesty red onion relish in a freshly baked bread.
Pan con Relleno
Lightly seasoned sangrecita accompanied by crispy sweet potato and a zesty red onion relish in a freshly baked bread.
Tamales
Mote dough with red pepper stuff and wraped in banana leaves.
Home Made Chorizo Omellet
Served with roasted potatoes and toast.
Chancay Omellet
Chicharron (pork), onion, and tomatoes. Served with roasted sweet potatoes and toast.
Vegetarian Omellet
Served with roasted potatoes and toast.
Breakfast Juices
Papaya
Fresh papaya.
Pina
Fresh pineapple.
Surtido
Mix fresh pineapple, banana, papaya, and apple.
Breakfast Coffee
Cafe con Leche
Coffee with milk.
Coffee
Tea
Black, herbal, green, chamomile, and jazmine.
Starters
Ceviche
Marinated in fresh lime juice. Served with thinly sliced onions, peruvian corn and sweet potatoes.
Ceviche Mixto
Squid, shrimp, and mussels marinated in fresh lime juice. Served with peruvian corn and sweet potatoes.
Choritod a la Chalaca
Steamed mussels with peruvian corn, lime juice, and salsa criolla.
Papa a la Huancaina
Creamy queso fresco and aji amarillo based huancaina sauce served with sliced yellow potatoes, hard-boiled egg, and black olives.
Aji de Pollo
Chicken in a mildly spicy creamy sauce thickened with breadcumbs. Served with rice and sliced potatoes.
Jalea Mixta (Individual)
Crispy fish and seafood served with tartar sauce.
Chicharron de Pollo
Peruvian style fried chicken cubes with tartar sauce.
Lengua Guisada
Beef tongue in tomato sauce. Served with mashed apple.
Pulpo a la Gallega
Octopus stew served with sliced potatoes, smoked papikra, and olive oil.
Soup
Chupe de Camarones
Peruvian shrimp chowder, spicy broth with chunky vegetables, poached eggs, and lots og tasty shrimps.
Entrees
Lomo saltado
Sliced filet mignon cut in slices, sauteed red onion, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, lime juce. Served with french fries , and rice.
Tallarin Saltado
Linguini with choice of chicken or filet mignon sauteed with red onions and tomatoes.
Seco de Cordero
Lamb shank stew with red onions, garlic, fresh cilantro, and bell pepper seasoned with tomato paste and red wine. Served with garlic rice.
Lenguado a lo Macho
Fresh pan filet halibut and seafood sauce. Served with garlic rice.
Tacu Tacu con Pescado Frito o Bistek Apanado
Beans and rice sauteed together topped with choice of fried fish or pan-fried breaded steak.
Sudado de Pescado
Delicious fish stew served with garlic rice.
Fettuccini a La Huancaina con Filet Mignon
Fettuccini with creamy queso fresco and aji Amarillo based huancaina sauce topped with filet mignon.
Parihuela de Mariscos
Peruvian cioppino served with a side of rice.
Bisteck a Lo Pobre
New York steak served with rice, fries, fried egg, and plantains.
Dinner Entrees
Arroz con Mariscos
Peruvian style seafood paella.
Langosta y Almejas en Salsa de Azafrcan
Lobster and clam in light champagne and saffron sauce.
Costilla de Cordero
Rack of lamb with cabernet sauce.
Filet Mignon and Shrimp Scampi
Filet mignon and shrimp in butter, herbs, and whiskey sauce.
Pollo Al Huacatay
Chichen grilled marinated in Peruvian spices and huacatay herb. Served with Peruvian tortilla.
Vegetarian
Saltado Veggie
Choice of tofu or mushrooms sauteed with red onions and tomatoes. Served with fries and rice.
Arroz Chaufa Veggie
Choice of tofu or mushrooms sauteed with red onions and tomatoes. Served with fries and rice.
Quinoa Salad with Tofu
Peruvian style and vegetables fried rice.
Anticuchos de Hongos
Tallarin Saltado con Tofu
Mushroom skewers, marinated with aji panca, and other Peruvian spices. Served with potatoes and Peruvian corn.
Tallarin Saltado con Tofu or Mushroom
Luinguini with choice of tofu or mushrooms sauteed with red onions and tomatoes.
Salads
Quinoa Salad
Served with pan filet salmon, ahi tuna, or filet tofu.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in a classic caesar dressing ( contains anchovies). Topped with parmesan cheese and croutons.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, crispy bacon, hard-boiled egg, dried cranberries, and honey mushroom dressing.
Desserts
Suspiro a La Limena
Manjar blanco custard topped with port-scented meringue and ground cinnamon.
Torta Helada de Maracuya and Lucuma
Passion fruit and lucuma jelly whipped with milk and the bottom of a sponge cake.
Tamal de Fruta
Sweet tamales with assorted fruit, cinnamon stick, pisco, and brown sugar.
Creme Brulee
Traditional custard with a torched sugar crust.
Chardonnay Poached Pear
Poached Tomato
Served with ice cream.
Crepe a La Mode
Alfajores
Peruvian shortbread cookies, filled with manjar Blanco dusted in powder sugar.
Ice Cream
Lucuma, vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry.
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Recent Reviews
This is one of the best Peruvian restaurants I’ve been to in all my travels! I’m a Peruvian who resides in NY and I can say without a doubt that the quality and presentation of dishes at this place is top notch! The chef/owner takes great on what he does and although I’m so glad I found this place, I only wish it had been sooner and not on my last day in SF. I definitely plan to return here the moment I visit San Francisco again!
March 2020
We are big foodies and must have a really good meal irrespective of the location and time. This was one such day. excellent food made with meditativeness or Zen feel. Loved it. Its a place you find out about by word of mouth and then you go back over and over again.
August 2019
If you're looking for a delicious, hidden secret look no further. It doesn't look like much, but the food is very special. The chef owner is trained in Paris (cordon bleu). Everything he cooks has a special flair that you would only expect in high end restaurants. The restaurant is all about the personal touch around the food. Maybe not for everyone because it doesn't have the visual look of corporate restaurants, but it has the quality ingredients with high end...
July 2019