Machu Picchu Ta’ Xbiex

Machu Picchu brings the flavours of Peru, and its Japanese-influenced Nikkei cuisine, to Ta’ Xbiex. The concept is Peruvian cooking at its most vibrant: bright, citrus-led and generous, in a setting that is lively and welcoming, with cocktails at the bar and plates made for sharing. Nikkei cuisine which blends Peruvian ingredients with Japanese techniques created by Japanese communities in Peru, gives the restaurant a distinctive edge in Malta. A dedicated Nikkei menu is available whenever the Nikkei chef is in the kitchen. It is a colourful, relaxed place for a group dinner, a date night or a long lunch. 

Start with the dishes Machu Picchu is known for: ceviche, bright with citrus and chilli, and the lomo saltado, the wok-fired beef classic of Peru’s chifa kitchens. Share a few starters at the table, then add sushi platters to taste the Japanese side of the kitchen. For a first visit, order a mix of cold and hot plates and let the table decide its favourites. Cocktails are the natural partner, so ask the bar for a Pisco Sour. Portions are generous, so come hungry and order a little of everything.