Rupert Street in Soho welcomes Butifarra, a take-away picanteria straight out of the mercados of Peru and appropriately named after a popular Peruvian street snack made of bread with slow-cooked meat and salsa.
The newly opened venue is the creation of entrepreneur Ali Malik, who works closely with family-run Peruvian supplier Andes Export to source traditional sauces and authentic produce such as maiz morado (purple corn) and amarillo (yellow chilli) and introduce them into the food offering.
Breakfast includes a healthy option of crunchy homemade granola and yoghurt, or a take on the bacon buttie that replaces the roll with hot, traditional South American Arepas, a bun made of ground maize dough. Butifarra’s own brand coffee and the selection of freshly squeezed juice – including the chichi morada (a purple fruit juice made with corn)- are a perfect way to start the day.
In the core of the menu, full of bold flavours, is the moreish Butifarra. Guests can tailor make the contents of their crusty bread to their taste, choosing one of three juicy fillings (beef short rib, slow cooked pork or chicken and chorizo) and one of the three traditional chilli based sauces (Anticucho, Pachamanca or Amarillo ketchup). There is also a breadless option for those watching their carbs intake.
Punchy and citrusy Sea Bream ceviche -with choclo corn, sweet potato, red onion and tiger’s milk- is a refreshing main or a light starter to share, while their original ‘cevushi’ (sushi rolls filled with marinated fish) makes for a delicious snack. A vegan ceviche of Zarandajo Beans is also available.
A counter display where meat is sliced fresh for the Butifarras commands the cosy interior, splashed with basic colours of red, blue and yellow. A graffiti sprayed mural by artist Luc Waring decorates the wall in the shame hues, perfectly paired with the upholstery of colourful Peruvian material.
Butifarra is a fast, casual dining concept and will not take reservations. Open daily from 8am – 7pm, it’s perfect to grab and go, though a small seating area is also available.
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