Mission Ceviche’s Upper East Side Tasting Menu Brings Peruvian Storytelling to the Table

Mission Ceviche is introducing a new reason to revisit its Upper East Side location. Alongside updated interiors, the restaurant has launched a limited-time six-course tasting menu titled “Originals,” priced at $75 per person.

The menu reads as both a retrospective and a statement of intent. It draws from the dishes that shaped the restaurant’s identity while offering a cohesive look at the Peruvian and Nikkei influences that have defined its rise in New York’s dining landscape.

Curated by Chef José Luis Chavez, the tasting menu highlights the plates that have resonated most with guests over the years. Each course reflects a different facet of the restaurant’s culinary approach, balancing citrus, spice, and texture in a way that feels distinctly Peruvian with a Japanese influence woven throughout.

The progression begins with Scallops Nikkei, followed by the Classic Peruvian Ceviche and Inca Tiradito, setting a tone rooted in freshness and precision. From there, the menu moves into deeper flavors with Octopus Anticuchero before offering a choice between Arroz con Mariscos and Lomo Saltado. The experience concludes with Chirimoya Mousse, a dessert that brings a lighter finish to the meal.

Together, the courses create a narrative that reflects both the technical side of the cuisine and its cultural foundation.

To complement the tasting, guests have the option to add curated beverage pairings. A Pisco Flight, priced at $40 per person, explores variations of the classic pisco sour, while a $45 wine pairing introduces a series of 2.5-ounce pours designed to align with each course.

These additions enhance the pacing of the meal, offering a structured way to experience the flavors alongside thoughtfully selected drinks.

While Mission Ceviche has expanded its footprint in recent years, including the opening of its 5,000-square-foot Union Square flagship in 2024, this particular menu remains exclusive to the Upper East Side location.

The decision carries a sense of intention. Chef Chavez has positioned the tasting menu as a way to acknowledge the neighborhood that supported the restaurant early on, reinforcing a connection that continues even as the brand grows.

Mission Ceviche’s trajectory has been defined by steady evolution. Founded in 2015 by José Luis Chávez and Brice Mastroluca, the concept began as a kiosk in Gansevoort Market, introducing diners to Peruvian-style ceviche at a time when poke dominated the conversation.

From there, it expanded to Canal Street Market before opening its Upper East Side restaurant in 2019. Within its first year, the restaurant earned a one-star review from The New York Times and recognition in the Michelin Guide, establishing its place among the city’s notable destinations for modern Peruvian cuisine.

The brand’s growth continued with its Union Square flagship and the addition of Sub-Mission, a subterranean cocktail lounge that adds a layered nightlife element to the dining experience.

The Originals tasting menu arrives at a moment when Mission Ceviche is both established and still evolving. It revisits the dishes that built its reputation while presenting them in a format that feels considered and complete.