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Chicha
1544 Webster St
Alameda, CA 94501
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Main Menu
Lunch Specials
Wine List
Main Menu
Appetizer
Yuca Frita
$5.00
Fried cassava
Camote Frito
$5.00
Sweet potato fries
Empanadas
$4.00
Most popular south american turnover- ask server of tonight choices
Solterito Nikei
$8.00
Edamame, tomato, cucumber, queso fresco, sesame-wasabi dressing
Causa Trio
$10.00
Hand roll cold potato, aji amarillo, chicken, shrimp and vegetarian over huancaina sauce
Ceviche
White fish marinated in ginger, garlic, cilantro cured in lime juice served with peruvian corn, cancha and sweet potato
- S $10.00
- L $14.00
Passion Pisco Wings
$9.00
Fried chicken wings, aji panca, garlic over pisco passion fruit glaze
Piranha Wings
$9.00
Fried chicken wings, garlic, rocoto sauce-choice of mild or spicy hot
Chicharron DE Pollo
$9.00
Tender pieces of fried chicken with asian and native peruvian spices
Tacacho Con Camaron
$9.00
Fried plantain croquette with shrimp served with rocoto sauce
Mini Jalea
$10.00
Fried seafood mix and fish, rocoto sauce
Chicharron DE Calamar
$10.00
Fried calamari ring seasoned in garlic, aji amarillo served with salsa criolla
Taco Cholo
$9.00
Street tacos with fish fritter marinated in lemon garlic served with salsa criolla and rocoto sauce
Sopas y Caldos
Parihuela
Peruvian style Bouillabaisse with assorted fresh seafood
Minuta
Light creamy broth made with beef, noodles and vegetable served with bread stick
Chupe de Camarones
Southern Peruvian Tiger shrimp chowder with corn, queso fresco (soft mild cheese), aromatic herbs, and poached egg
Crema de camote
Creamy sweet potato leek soup with a touch of cinnamon
Seafood
Pescado a lo Macho
Pan seared Fish with seafood mixed in mild creamy aji Amarillo sauce served with garlic rice
Pescado Sudado
Peruvian style steamed fish fillet served with quinua
Escabeche de pescado
Fried fish fillet with a sweet & tart onion relish, served with garlic rice and glazed sweet potato
Poultry
Pollo al Horno
Half chicken baked served with roasted assorted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Aji de Gallina
Shredded chicken in a nutty cheese sauce served with potatoes and garlic rice
Ceviche Caliente de Pato
Delicate duck breast served in a citrus sauce, garnished with cassava croquettes
Pollada
Half fried chicken rubbed in panca dressing served with choice of side dishes
Beef/ Pork/Lamb
Lomo Saltado
Tender beef strips stir fried with tomatoes served with French fries and garlic rice
Seco de Carne
Beef brisket pot roast cooked in chicha de jora ( corn beer), cilantro and spices, stewed and served over a bed of creamy mayocoba beans and garlic rice
Seco de Carnero
Lamb shank stew served over a bed of creamy mayocoba beans and garlic rice
Adobo de Chancho
Chunks of BBQ pork marinated with aji panca, vinegar, and corn beer served with sweet potato fries, garlic rice and chicha salad
Costillar de Chancho
Pork spareribs marinated in aji panca, honey and beer and served with sweet potato puree
Churrasco
Grilled New York Steak served with choice of two side dishes( choice of garlic rice, mayoba beans, sweet potato fries, yucca fries, fried plantains, roasted potato and vegetables, chicha salad, quinua) and chimichurri sauce
Bisteck a lo pobre
Steak served with garlic rice, plaintains and fried egg
Pasta
Fettuccini a la Huancaina con Lomo Fino y Chapiñon
Fettuccini served with creamy Aji Amarillo and queso fresco accompanied with red wine braised beef tenderloin & mushroom
Fettuccini a la Ocopa con langostinos
Fettuccini served with nutty, creamy blackmint sauce with pisco- infused tiger prawns
Tallarines verdes con lomo fino
Peruvian style spinach and basil pesto served with beef tenderloin steak
Fettuccini a la Huancaina con Mariscos
Fettuccini served with creamy Aji Amarillo and queso fresco, tossed in a white wine reduction seafood mix
Rice Dishes
Chicha Chaufa al Aeropuerto
Peruvian style fried rice tossed with fried noodles and nuts with roast pork, chicken and shrimp
Arroz con Pato
Traditional northern Peruvian corn beer and cilantro based rice with a quarter duck
Arroz con Mariscos
Peruvian paella with seafood mix
Tacu Tacu Alborotado
Pan fried rice and black beans topped with lomo saltado ( beef) or mixed seafood
Sweets, Cakes & Ice Cream
Crema Volteada
Translated literally as "turn over cream"- a hybrid of traditional flan and crème brulee served with seasonal fruit
Chocolate Piña Colada Tres Leches con Helado de Mitchells
Decadent chocolate cake with pineapple coconut soaked in milky cream sauce and served with Mitchell's Ice Cream
El Clasico- Arroz con leche & Mazamorra Morada
Traditional dessert of XIX Century Lima, Peru, made from purple corn pudding with dried fuit and rice pudding
Picarones
Sweet potato and pumpkin donut fritter served with fig molasses
Helado de Lucuma con Alfajor
Tuckers lucuma ice cream (exotic tropical mild fruit native to the Andes ) served with traditional shortbread cookie sandwich filled with caramel and garnished with dark chocolate
Mousse de Mango
Light Mango Mousse over yellow cake topped with mango
Cheesecake de Maracuya
Light, sweet, tangy refreshing dessert made from passion fruit
Pisco Bar
Chicha Pisco Cocktails
Pisco Sour
$7.00
Pisco, symple syrup, lime cocktail
Pisco Passion
$9.00
Pisco, Passion Fruit
Pisco 1544
$9.00
Pisco, Chicha ( purple corn), Cinammon
Machuppichu
$10.00
Pisco, creme de mint, orange juice, grenadine
Cholopolitan
$9.00
Pisco, Vodka, Cranberry, Triple Sec
Mio tai
$8.00
Pisco, light rum, dark rum, orange juice, cranberry, pineapple
Pisco Rita
$8.00
Pisco, tequila, lime, triple sec
Chilcano clasico
$7.00
Pisco, gingerale, lime
Pisco Sangria
$9.00
Pisco, red wine and citrus
Besame Mucho
$7.00
Pisco, triple sec, lime
Amazonas
$9.00
Pisco, rum, club soda, mint
Fruit Sour
$9.00
Pisco, fruit drink ( choice of mango-peach-strawberry-guava)
Peru Libre
$8.00
Pisco, rum, coke, lime
San Lorenzo
$10.00
Pisco, vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, tequila
El Inti
$8.00
Pisco,orange juice, grenade
Appetizers
Empanada
Famous fried turnover- ask server for todays fillings
Causa
Cold mashed potatoes with yellow peppers with chicken salad or vegetarian
Yuca Frita
Fried Cassava
Entree
We apologize if any of the entrees are not available- chicha thrives to bring you the freshest ingredients, locally grown
Paella a la primavera
Colorful rice dish with seasonal vegetables. Available with seafood
Seco de Pollo
Cilantro and beer stew served with rice and yuca frita. Available with beef
Grilled Chicken
Quarter Chicken of our signature grilled chicken served w/ fries and rice
Aji de gallina
Pulled chicken breast cooked in Peruvian yellow mild chili sauce, served w/ boiled potatoes, and white rice.
Tallarin Saltado de Pollo
Chinese inspired noodle stir fry , onions and tomatoes with chicken Available in beef
Tallarines verde con Pollo
Peruvian pesto fettuccine with chicken Available with steak
Pescado frito
Fried fish fillet served with rice and fries
Chicha Wine Menu
Corkage Fee $15. In addition to our spectacular Peruvian wines, Chichas proudly imports only the finest wines from the finest wine producing nations on earth: France, Spain, and Italy.
Peruvian
Intipalka Wines, Peruvian Wine from the famous Ica Valley, Syrah, Malbec, Tannat, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Domestic
$5.00
House Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel-( sold by the Glass only)
French
Chateau de la Riviere Bordeaux
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $45.00
Chateau Roudier St. Emilion Bordeaux
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $45.00
Chateau de Seguin Bordeaux
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Chateau Haut Sorillon Bordeaux
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Louis Jadot Macon Villages Chardonnay
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
St. Bris Caves de Charmelieu Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Spanish
Marques de Riscal Res. Rioja (red)
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $45.00
Marques de Caceres Rioja (red)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Portico da Ria Albarino (white)
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Marques de Caceres Rioja (white)
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Italian
D'Aquino Chianti Riserva
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
D'Aquino Pinot Grigio
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Chicha's Special Reserve Cellar-Aged Fine Wines
The following wines have been aged in our wine cellar for at least 5 years and as many as 10 years in order to allow their flavor to fully develop. If you desire a truly spectacular wine to pair with your meal, you cannot go wrong with any of the delicious selections below. Here at ChiCha's, we've made it easy for you to pair these incredible wines perfectly with our delectable Peruvian dishes by listing ideal food and wine pairing choices -- you just can't go wrong! Once you've selected your food, you can choose a matching wine from the list below, and rest assured of an excellent match!
2006 Martella Sauvignon Blanc
Mendocino vineyards supply the grapes for the Martella Sauvignon Blanc. This white wine begins with notes of pear, peach, orange peel and anise, and then expands on the palate in an explosion of classic Sauvignon Blanc fruit flavor. This varietal pairs beautifully with grilled fish, seafood, chicken and vegetables, pasta salads, and any of our mildly spicy Peruvian dishes. Try it with our Pollada, Pollo al Horno, Escabeche de Pescado, Pescado Sudado, Aji de Mariscos, Pescado Rellenos con Mariscos, Parihuela, Alita Chifa, Chicharron de Pollo, Ceviche Trio, Jalea Mayor, Alita Chifa, Chupa de Camarones, or Arroz con Mariscos.
- Bottle $35.00
- Glass $10.00
2005 Martella Rose
Sonoma County coastal vineyards supply the grapes for the delightful Martella Rose. This is a light and fruity wine that pairs beautifully with any of our seafood or chicken, pork, pasta, or combination Peruvian dishes. Try it with our Escabache de Pescado, Aji de Mariscos, Pescado Relleno Con Mariscos, Chupe de Camarones, Parihuela, Jalea Mayor, Ceviche Trio, Arroz Con Mariscos, PapaRellena Duo, Chicha Chaufa al Aeropuerto, Tallarines Verdes Con Lomo Fino, Fettucini a la Huancaina Con Lomo Fino y Chapinon, Costillarde Chancho, Arroz Con Pato, Adobo de Chancho, Ceviche Caliente de Pato, Pescado Sudado, or Alita Chifa.
- Bottle $35.00
- Glass $10.00
2005 Martella Fiddletown Zinfandel
The grapes come from the Oleta Vineyard in Fiddletown, which is located in the Sierra foothills of Amador County. This hearty red wine is a huge, delicious, fruit-sweet wine with the characteristic peppery taste of Zinfandel. Black cherry, plum, and hints of sweet tobacco are the dominant flavors, with a full, round body and long, smooth finish. This wine pairs beautifully with our spiciest dishes, as well as any of our barbecued or smoked meats. Try it with our Anticucho, Minuta, Adobo de Chancho, Seca de Carne, Lomo Saltado, Seco de Carnero, Bisteck a lo Pobre, Churrasco, Arroz Con Pato, Ceviche Caliente de Pato, or Costillar de Chancho.
- Bottle $45.00
- Glass $14.00
2005 Martella Alicante Bouschet
Monterey vineyards supply the grapes for this big, dark, massive wine. This spectacular Alicante will pair beautifully with any of our barbecued meat dishes, as well as any of our spicy dishes. Try it with Adobo de Chancho, Seco de Carnero, Ceviche Caliente de Pato, Crema de Camote, PapaRellena Duo, Anticucho, Seco de Carne, Arroz Con Pato, Bistecl a la Pobre, or Chicha Chaufa al Aeropeurto.
- Bottle $45.00
- Glass $14.00
2004 Martella Fiddletown Grenache
The grapes for this complex, delicious wine come from the Oleta Vineyard in Fiddletown, which is located in the Sierra foothills of Amador County. On the nose, the Martella Grenache has aromas of spice like cinnamon and allspice, plus notes of cherry and raspberry. In the mouth, this wine is big, round, and smooth, with candied fruit flavors and a rich dark cherry- berry taste. This wine is excellent for sipping all by itself, but it also pairs beautifully with any of our red or white meat dishes or any of our pasta dishes. Try it with Seco de Carnero, Pollada, Pollo al Horno, Alita Chifa, Chicharron de Pollo, Churrasco, Costillar de Chancho, Bisteck a lo Pobre, Fettucini a la Huancaina Con Lomo Fino y Chapinon, Tallarines Verdes Con Lomo Fino, Arroz Con Pato, Papa Rellena Duo, Lomo Saltado, or Ceviche Caliente de Pato.
- Bottle $55.00
- Glass $16.00
2006 Martella Santa Cruz Mountains Viognier
Two vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains -- Black Ridge and Cooper Garrett -- supply the grapes for this crisp, smooth white wine. True to the classic character of Viognier, this delicious wine shows a perfumed nose of peach, honey, and nutmeg. Its peachiness continues into the flavor, enriched with creamy orange and pear sorbet notes. This delicious Viognier pairs beautifully with any of our chicken, pork, seafood, or pasta dishes. Try it with our Escabeche de Pescado, Pollada, Pollo Al Horno, Pescado Sudado, Ceviche Caliente de Pato, Alita Chifa, Chicharron de Pollo, Jalea Mayor, Ceviche Trio, Aji de Mariscos, Pescado Relleno Can Mariscos, Chupe de Camarones, Parihuela, Arroz Con pato, Arroz Con Mariscos, Costillar de Chancho, or Chicha Chaufa al Aeropuerto.
- Bottle $55.00
- Glass $16.00
2003 Martella Hammer Syrah
Mendocino County's Fairbairn Ranch supplies the grapes for the Martella Hammer Syrah. This is a big, rowdy wine with ripe fruit on the nose, and a sweet smooth richness. Currant, black cherry, and vanilla dominate on the palate, and the finish is rich and long. This wine pairs beautifully with any of our salads, soups, spicy dishes, stews, grilled vegetables, or pasta dishes. Try it with our Crema de Camote, Chupe de Camarones, Minuta, Seco de Carne, Anticucho, PapRelleno Duo, Ceviche Trio, Adobo de Chancho, Seco de Carnero, Ceviches Caliente de Pato, Arroz Con Pato, Costillar de Chancho, or Chicha Chaufa al Aeropuerto.
- Bottle $55.00
- Glass $16.00
2003 Martella Fairbairn Ranch Syrah
Mendocino County's biodynamically-farmed Fairbairn Ranch vineyard supplies the grapes for this powerful wine. This Syrah has an aroma of violets, currants, and a minty spice with earthy undertones. In the mouth, this is a huge wine, bursting with cherry, plum, and candied berry flavors, with a soft underlying hint of eucalyptus, echoing the minty aroma. This is an elegant wine, rounded and smooth and pleasing to the palate. It pairs beautifully with any of our grilled lamb, beef, or potato dishes. Try it with our Minuta, Adobo de Chancho, Seco de Carnero, Seco de Carne, Lomo Saltado, Anticucho, Papa Relleno Duo, Costillar de Chancho, Churrasco, Bisteck a lo Pobre, Fettucini a la Huancaina Con Lomo Fino y Chapinon, or Tallarines Verdes Con Lomo Fino.
- Bottle $85.00
- Glass $24.00
2003 Martella Syrah Camel Hill Santa Cruz Mountains
Carmel Hill Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains grows the grapes for this Martella Syrah. This is an elegant, silky rich wine, with a satisfying earthiness to it. A toasty, nutty nose is followed by black cherry, cedar and currant flavors. The wine is weighty, round, and balanced with ripe tannins and a long, sweet oak finish. This wine can be enjoyed all by itself for sipping, but it also pairs beautifully with any of our grilled or roasted red meats, with beef or lamb kabobs being the perfect match. Try it with our Minuta, Adobo de Chancho, Seco de Carnero, Seco de Carne, Lomo Saltado, Anticucho, PapaRelleno Duo, Churrasco, Bisteck a lo Pobre, Fettucini a la Huancaina Con Lomo Fino y Chapinon, or Tallarines verdes con Lomo Fino.
- Bottle $85.00
- Glass $24.00
2003 Martella Heart Arrow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Mendocino's Heart Arrow Ranch is a biodynamically-farmed vineyard that supplied all the fruit for this powerful wine. The Martella Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of plum, cedar, black currant, and mushroom, echoed by those same flavors in the mouth, with added layers of anise, cherry, and sweet vanilla from the oak aging. A hint of chocolate, black cherry, and sweet tobacco give even more depth of flavor to this classic fruit-driven wine. This wine pairs beautifully with any of our richly-flavored meats like roast, grilled beef, lamb, smoked duck, or rich tomato-based pasta dishes. Try it with our Minuta, Seco de Carnero, Seco de Carne, Lomo Saltado, Ceviche Caliente de Pato, Anticucho, Papa Relleno Duo, Arroz Con Pato, Bisteck a lo Pobre, Churrasco, Tallarines Verdes Con Lomo Fino, or Fettucini a la Huancaina Con Lomo Fino y Chapinon.
- Bottle $85.00
- Glass $24.00