Cuchi Cuchi

Stop. Just Stop.

Drop everything, stop what you are doing, step away from your computer, get your car keys and/or your T-Pass and head, no RUN, to Central Square. Some of the best mini-dishes in the world await you.

Seriously. GO. you can always come back to this blog entry later.

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Okay, if you've decided to carry on reading, let me say that I do not exaggerate.
Have I tried every item on the menu? NO.
Do I think every dish is the best in the world. NO.
But two of the mini-dishes we tried  (the duck crêpe, and the mushroom risotto) are two of the BEST, most flavorful plates I have ever tried in my life.

How is that for a rave review?

Cuchi cuchi cuuuu!

The Duck à L'orange Crêpes with citrus and fennel vinaigrette. 

Rivaled any crêpe I ever had in France. My lovely dinner partner kept commenting on the faces I kept making... pure food enjoyment. I commented on how good it was after every bite. I never do that. That's saying something people. You must try this now. 

Meh. To tell you the truth, I don't quite remember what these were. Not that they weren't their own version of yummy, but they couldn't help but be eclipsed by the crêpes and risotto. no comparison as far as I'm concerned. 

One of the few yummy and exciting concoctions we tried that evening. They're all enticing.

Oh.My.Word. 

This mushroom risotto. Molto delicioso! 

So creamy, so flavorful with the perfect risotto texture...

The Shot Glasses. 

HAHA. Yes, they are what they appear to be. Use your imagination. The kicker: They don't stand up on their own... so, you can't set it down until you've imbibed the contents. 

Le Gateau Nantais. 

This, I was not a fan of. Coming from Nantes, I know a good Gateau Nantais, and this wasn't it. Where was the frosting on top? the strong hint of rum? the buttery almond essence?

Nonetheless, this was a fair effort with substance and a hint of flavor. 

This is such a fun restaurant. The servers are all clad in retro, vintage-style clothes that are fun and unexpected. The colorful masks, lighting, and tiles all add to the fun and eclectic atmosphere which evokes a different time, a world with flair and pizzazz.

Their drinks are well known, and I wasn't disappointed, but what I would go back for are the two dishes I just completely clicked with. Pure culinary bliss. 

Head to Cuchi Cuchi and find that one dish that you won't be able to forget for the rest of your day (week, or month!)

795 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 
Tel: 617.864.2929 

Dinner Sun -Wed  5:30 - 10:30 P.M.

Th-Sat until 11:00 P.M.

Bar until 12:30 A.M.