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Chef @chunga_hector celebrates exceptional produce with a light touch, letting each ingredient speak for itself.

Hokkaido scallops with wasabi, ikura and onion. Appellation Rock Oysters, served with Kuro mignonette or house-made ponzu.

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Introducing Chef Héctor Chunga.

Born in Piura, Peru, Héctor’s cooking brings together Peruvian produce, Japanese discipline, and Spanish influence, shaped through his time working in Tokyo with the Peruvian Embassy.

He has trained in leading kitchens including @astrid_y_gaston and @maytalima, and continues to approach each dish with curiosity, always refining and evolving his craft.

“Héctor’s approach reflects a strong sense of balance, respectful of tradition, yet open to exploration. His perspective brings a unique energy to the kitchen,” says the team.

Outside the kitchen, you’ll find him at the beach, playing chess, on a tennis court, or spending time with dogs. And if there’s dessert involved, it’s açaí frozen yogurt.

A warm welcome to Héctor | @chunga_hector.

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First time trying Chinese Peruvian (Chifa) & Japanese Peruvian (Nikkei) cuisine at the newly launched Folklor restaurant and it got me longing for more! @folklorwalshbay

Hats off to @chunga_hector @iamluisguzman and his amazing team! The fusion dishes were a match made in heaven with the freshest seafood and high quality meat bursting with flavour!

Coupled with a live band, the night got even better with an amazing performance by award winning illusionist @jackdanielsgrandillusionist 🎩🪄

Thank you Hungry Diner @big_city_mick @jamesdevlin for introducing Sydney’s 1st Chifa restaurant. What a wonderful experience it has been and can’t wait to bring friends and family to this authentic Peruvian restaurant!

#folklor #hungrydiner #restaurant #sydneyeats #sydneylocal #sydneyaustralia #sydneyfood #sydney_insta #sydneyfoodie #sydneylife #sydneyfoodies #influencer #peruvianfood #peruvian #chifa #asian #australiatravel #foodie #instagood #trend #asiancausine #foodiesofinstagram #asianfusion #novaonas

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All smiles to be back at one of my favorite Sydney restaurants 😁

Swipe to see my genuine reaction to eating the Lucuma soufflé! Easily the best dessert I’ve eaten this year!

📍 @warikesydney Peruvian

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My TOP 3 Ceviches in Australia! 🇵🇪 🇦🇺 From Brisbane @oi.mongrel , Sydney @warikesydney & Canberra @inka_canberra. All these places offer a unique take on Peruvian food. I’m so proud to see all the incredibly talented chefs showcase their passion for our beautiful country and truly represent our delicious cuisine on the other side of the world!

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BEEF RIB
Rib of beef, slow cooker for 10 hours, mashed potatoes and roasted pepper chimichurri.

Very soon!

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#chimichurri #capsicums #ribs #slowcooker #potatoes #killafusionau #peruvianfood #peruvian #australia #straya #foodie #foodporn #foodphotography #foodstagram #peruviancuisine #tecnique #sydney #cuisine

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Warike Pop Up | Surry Hills

The star dish was the Seco de Carne. The meat was cooked to absolute perfection, that it just melted in my mouth. I mean, look at it!

Next on the menu was the Pepian de Choclo. This was like a thick soup/stew base that was quite savoury. I didn’t mind eating it with a spoon but when I dipped the sourdough bread in, it was perfect. We wanted a little more texture to the dish, so we asked for some of that crunchy corn. Would love this on a winters day!

The mini burgers are Butifarra Nikkei. This was such an interesting dish as it consisted of egg, pork and plantain banana. It really worked especially with the banana. I could have done without the egg though, but that’s just me. Maybe because I eat a lot of eggs. 😂

To finish off the meal, dessert was Mousse de Lucuma. Thanks to Luis, I became familiar with lucuma when he sent me Peruvian snacks during lockdown. Lucuma is a fruit native to South America and has been described to have a creamy and citrusy taste with a hint of caramel or maple. Perfect way to finish such an incredible lunch!

A huge thank you to the team at @warikesydney. It’s been a tough time recently for a lot of venues in the hospitality industry, so we were glad to get a booking in and show some support. We look forward to visiting your new restaurant in 2022!

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First night of lockdown in Canberra tonight and for now, we won’t be serving these fine babies since desserts are gonna be delayed until we’re able to get bookings again. Makes me a little upset but I’m glad I still have somewhere to work and where I can give my support. Let’s hope better times come.

#covid_19 #restaurant #pastry #pastrychef #canberra #cbr #act #australia

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Warike Pop Up | Surry Hills

We started off with some sourdough served with an Aji Limo butter and salt. Aji Limo is a rare Peruvian chilli that was mixed in with garlic, ginger and kombu algae. A simple starter to begin the feast.

The Oysters Amarillas were just beautiful! I only ever eat my oysters with a squeeze of lemon juice but I really enjoyed the way these were prepared. So much flavour but still so fresh.

We then had the Ceviche Clasico which I’ve had before and yes, still as delicious as the first time I had it. I loved the freshness of the fish, the acidity from the juices and the crunch of the corn nuts. The best way to enjoy this, is by putting every element of the dish onto a spoon and having it in one mouthful. It’s truly an explosion of flavours and textures.

Dish number three was the Tuna Tiradito. The tuna was incredible and paired well with everything else on the plate. That sweet potato puree was something else though. It had this beautiful sweetness to it and I could have eaten a bowl of it.

Stay tuned for the rest of the dishes!
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Warike Pop Up | Surry Hills

Thanks to a foodie event earlier this year, I was introduced to @iamluisguzman and @valeriyafinogeeva who own @warikesydney, a place that brings authentic Peruvian food to Sydney. Warike has been running as a pop up restaurant out of @nikkei_sydney and I was thrilled to learn that in January 2022, it will have its own venue still conveniently located in Surry Hills.

I was invited by Luis to try some of the new menu items created by chef @chunga_hector. We were in for seven courses and as you can tell by my face, I was pretty happy!
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@warikesydney 🇵🇪

was recently invited by head chef and partner owner to experience this slice of Peru in Sydney's📍Surry Hills, shoutout to @chunga_hector ! and thank you to my lovely dinner guest @ranellesfoodielife for making the night a great one 🤍

did you know there are over 4000 varieties of potato that exist in Peru, with a range of colours and types to suit every need? 🥔 some are even painted green with chlorophyll and mixed with olive oil and basil to reflect Italian influence on Peruvian cuisine 🌿

we started off with fresh Sydney Rock oysters topped with aji amarillo sauce, dill oil, chalaquita, and tiger’s milk! a Peruvian chilli, the aji amarillo boasts a fruity taste despite being considered a hot pepper (30-50k Scovilles) and has a wonderfully vivid yellow-orange colour 🌶

then onto a range of ceviches where the importance of colour is clear here: vibrant, warm hues to catch the eye and excite the palate. my favourite was the Hokkaido scallops, rocoto sauce with tiger’s milk, lumpfish, chalaquita pickles, and a crisp sweet potato cracker which was very fun to crack into. each piece of raw seafood was fresh and complimented the tangy sauces well 🐟

for mains we just had the Pulpo Anticuchero as we were getting quite full at this point! 🐙 charcoal octopus marinated in anticuchera sauce, charcoal cassava, banana seaweed, and roasted cherry tomatoes. cooked well and delicious!

we made sure to save room for desserts, picarones and a dulce de leche lava cake. the cake had a more butterscotch flavour rather than rich dulce de leche, but it was still soft, moist, and generously filled. the chocolate ice cream wouldn't be my first choice of pairing, and felt instead it matched better with the picarones, a Peruvian donut. ours were created with pumpkin, sweet potato, honey, and paired with a passionfruit sorbet which was equally as good 🥄

overall, i had a wonderful experience at @warikesydney and thought the food was creative, unique, and unlike anything Sydney's food scene has seen! service was abundantly friendly and knowledgeable, and the space is warm and inviting. highly recommend 🌟

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After the pop-up great success, Warike has opened its own restaurant in Surry Hills, NSW. This has gained much popularity over the past year. I confessed I made a 2nd booking straight after after my 1st visit and went back later in the week!

Warike showcases modern peruvian food which is pleasing for the eye and great for appetite! Ceviche, seafood and meats cooked over charcoal are on the menu as well as Peruvian beer and drinks. I have lost count on how many times I have returned but chef Hector @chunga_hector has consistently delivered delicious and high quality of food. New menu is on the way and I simply cannot wait to go back!

Service is always very friendly and attentive. Great vibe especially at night. Sometimes they have live band too but best to check upon booking.

🧾Approx $160 for 2 people

📍255 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

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