A Festive December at UCHU and SUYO: New Lunch and Brunch Menus, Sunday Dinner, and New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The month of December means extra merriment, and at UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar that means the addition of lunch and brunch service, with special menus for each meal. The Chinatown hot spot known for its Peruvian-meets-Pacific fare will welcome guests throughout December for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays from 11 am to 2 pm and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 1:30 pm.
For the festive midday feasting, Chef/Owner Ricardo Valverde and the UCHU team have curated menus that showcase the restaurant’s soulful approach to traditional ingredients and flavours crafted with modern flair, all ideal for daytime gatherings.
The UCHU lunch menu features hot and cold appetizers from the kitchen and raw bar, including three kinds of ceviche, halibut cheek sliders, yuca fries, and short rib empanadas. Mains include some signature UCHU dishes, like the Forbidden Rice Paella with heaps of fresh seafood and the hearty lomo saltado. It’s also the chance to get a taste of Chef Ricardo’s newest venture, RICO Chicken, with his marinated and charred chicken served alongside rice and a trio of dipping sauces. A tasting menu is available for $119 per person, and, of course, UCHU has its showstopping Torre del Mar seafood tower on offer for December lunch.
At brunchtime, guests can taste inventive combinations of Peruvian-style dishes with familiar breakfast plates, like Eggs Benedict on a Milk Bun with peppery aji amarillo hollandaise or Chicken Anticucho and Waffles. Steak and Eggs comes with a vibrant chimichurri and fluffy yuca fries, while vegetarians can enjoy the Kale and Sunchoke Salad with a ramen egg.
UCHU and SUYO – Festive Sundays and New Year’s Eve
Adding even more opportunities to gather over great food, both UCHU and SUYO will extend their regular service throughout December, opening for dinner every Sunday. Looking ahead to the year-end celebrations, reservations are also being welcomed for New Year’s Eve at both UCHU and Mount Pleasant’s award-winning SUYO Modern Peruvian.
The two restaurants will usher in 2027 with an evening of bold flavours and festive dining. Guests can choose from the à la carte menu, enjoy a tasting menu or explore special New Year’s Eve features. As the clock strikes midnight, everyone will be invited to raise a complimentary glass of bubbles to welcome the New Year.
About UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar
UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar is a modern seafood destination in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, led by Chef/Owner Ricardo Valverde. Inspired by the coastal flavours of Peru, the menu features vibrant ceviches, tiraditos, small plates, and mains spanning sea and land. Complemented by a refined cocktail and wine program, UCHU blends fresh, inventive cuisine with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Located at 158 East Pender Street, UCHU is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Lunch is served Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 2 pm and brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1:30 pm throughout December. The restaurant will be closed January 1 to 19, 2027 for a seasonal break.
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About SUYO Modern Peruvian
SUYO is an award-winning, MICHELIN Guide-recommended restaurant in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood known for its contemporary approach to Peruvian cuisine and vibrant pisco-driven cocktail program. Led by Chef/Owner Ricardo Valverde, the menu showcases refined interpretations of Peru’s diverse culinary traditions alongside South American wines. The 40-seat dining room including a 10-seat bar is located at 3475 Main Street and is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. SUYO will be open January 1 and 2, 2027, closing for a break from January 3 to 19, reopening on January 20.
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