Six by Nico will launch its new six-course tasting menu, Mexico, available between Monday 20 May and Sunday 30 June 2024 to the restaurant’s Fitzrovia and Canary Wharf sites.
Inspired by the country’s extensive culinary culture, ‘Mexico’ aims to transport diners from the hazy cactus deserts of Tijuana to the vibrant, bustling streets of Mexico City with each course.
The menu will combine elements of contemporary Mexican street food and ancient culinary classics.
Food begins with a Tostada featuring prawn, cucumber and shallots, complemented by crème fraîche, burnt cucumber and guacamole.
Next, is a sweetcorn fritter Elote, with queso fresco and salsa verde, followed by Barbacoa with calcot onions, roasted garlic emulsion, smoked ketchup, smoked almond pesto and pork crackling.
The fish course introduces Caldo de Pescado, a spicy sea bass broth enriched with white bean and chorizo while the main course is a Mole of slow-cooked chicken leg roulade, crispy tamales, serrano pepper mayonnaise and tomato mole, alongside an optional add-on of fried nachos with chicken, queso blanco, tomatillo and chilli salsa.
The dessert, Pastel Roldan Tres Leches, concludes the menu with pecan cake, horchata, vanilla tres leches sorbet and citrus.
Founder of Six by Nico and Chef, Nico Simeone, said: “The trip to Mexico City opened our eyes to the profound and spirited food culture of Mexico. We were particularly inspired by the locals’ dedication to preserving culinary heritage while embracing modern techniques. It was an enriching experience that influenced every aspect of this menu, aiming to bring a piece of Mexico to London. We learned a lot from our trip and noted the authenticity in traditions that were abundant in creating flavour. Some techniques we simply cannot recreate due to access to authentic ingredients but where possible, and where we can do the dish justice, we have ensured authenticity is used throughout the menu.”
The Mexico six-course menu will be available at Six by Nico Fitzrovia and Canary Wharf for six weeks between Monday 20 May and Sunday 30 June 2024, and bookings can be made here.