Coya is a Latin American restaurant that has branches in London, Miami and Dubai and they aim to make you feel like you, yourself are in Cuba or Argentina but looking through a ‘London lens’. Not only do they have good food they have the Pisco bar for you to grab an exotic cocktail from while you listen to the live music.
We were invited to visit Coya and try out its new Juice menu as well as try out the rest of the delicious food and atmosphere. As it’s nearly summer it was the perfect time to try out their brand new juice menu which offers a selection of antioxidant, detox and energy booster smoothies using the best quality ingredients. As a regular juicer myself I was impressed with the supplements and superfood powders on the menu in the drinks.
The exciting thing about Coya is you can create your own concoction from a choice of over 30 different fruits, seeds, nuts, spices and vegetables. You can choose from some of the usual suspects like kale, avocado and various berrys but also some unusual options like peanut butter and a Peruvian fruit that is high in beta-carotene, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, calcium and protein.
We chose a selection of sharing plates from the lunch menu; a favourite was the Sea bass, red onions, sweet potato and white corn, Ensalada de Quinoa was delicious with pomegranate and fresh mint. Tuna, yuzu and wasabi had a real kick and was full of flavour. All the food we tried tasted so light and fresh, perfect for lunch, we left feeling like we had tried so many dishes but we were not uncomfortably full. The smoothies we had were actually really filling, so be aware of that when you are ordering.
The decor and hidden little terrace was elegant, fun and eclectic, we want to go back at night as it looks like some fun could be had in these rooms. A real find, we will definitely be going back for the great food and some more fun.
For reservations call 0207 042 7118 or go to the site www.coyarestaurant.com
–