Yunta
Day 1: 5-Course Peruvian Meets Japanese Tasting Series
Opened in February of 2022 in the heart of South End, this Japanese-Peruvian eatery jumped right onto Axios’ “25 Best in Charlotte” List (in the #1 spot!) and Charlotte Magazine’s “Best Restaurants in Queen City” List. Chef/Owner Bruno Macchiavello, born in Lima, was the force behind Viva Chicken, a Peruvian rotisserie concept based in Charlotte that quickly developed a cult-like following. Yunta means “friend” and Nikkei is a culinary adaptation that originated in Peru more than one hundred years ago, when Peru became the first Latin American country to enter into diplomatic relations with Japan and Japanese workers arrived in droves. In preparing their traditional Japanese dishes, they made use of a variety of Peruvian ingredients. These creations, which formed the perfect amalgam between Japan's precise culinary techniques and the strong flavors of Peru, come alive again in this gastro barra with a modern industrial vibe. In other words, sushi meets ceviche and so much more, all artfully prepared. Yunta Nikkei is also a great place to discover the pleasures of pisco, if you haven’t already. We’re excited to visit here and to learn more from Chef Macchiavello about the marriage of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines.
About the Host:
Bruno Macchiavello
Chef/Owner
Hailing from, Lima, Peru, Chef Bruno Macchiavello has become a local legend in Charlotte, establishing a culinary footprint that honors his heritage. His restaurants include South End's Yunta and Elizabeth's Viva Chicken.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Ceviche Clásico
lime juice, onion, sweet potato, peruvian corn
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Stuffed Yuca
andean farm cheese, ají carretillero sauce
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Cruella de Vil Maki Roll
shrimp tempura, avocado, salmon, spring roll crunch, chives
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Lomo Saltado
beef filet, tomato, onion, peruvian potato, rice
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Mil Hojas
puff pastry, cream, market berries
Yunta
2201 South Blvd Ste 130
Charlotte, NC 28203
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
