The Library Food Club
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Last verified or updated by the venue on 12th Sep 2025.
This menu is a sample menu designed to showcase what the restaurant offers & it may differ from the exact menu available. Kindly contact the restaurant if you have any questions.
Starters
Opening chapter of the fiesta
Pulled Pork Taquito
Achiote pork, smoked guac, salsa macha, cotija
R 114.00
Huitlacoche Taquito
Chipotle huitlacoche, smoked guac, tomato salsa, coconut and coriander crema
R 126.00
Chorizo Fondido
Chorizo, kidney bean, mature cheddar, mozzarella, cilantro cream cheese, chipotle crisp
R 120.00
Seared Beef Tostada
Coffee and guajillo rub, corn salsa, fried bean puree, sour cream
R 125.00
Salmon Ceviche
Lime cured salmon, aguachile marinade, smoked avo guac, tortilla crisp
R 170.00
Tomate Y Queso
Grilled tomato, whipped queso fresco, coriander oil, toasted coconut, mole
R 87.00
Tacos
Your choice of any 3 for R120
Beef Birria
Beef brisket, mature cheddar, diced onion, birria consommé
1 of 3
1 of 3
R 120.00
Al Pastor
Pulled pork, salsa macha, coriander
1 of 3
1 of 3
R 120.00
Chicken Tinga
Avocado, cotija, red onion
1 of 3
1 of 3
R 120.00
Pescado
Tempura line fish, grapefruit salsa, lime crema, avocado
1 of 3
1 of 3
R 120.00
Verdura
Okra, corn salsa, guacamole
1 of 3
1 of 3
R 120.00
Mains
The main story
Beef Tamales
Steamed masa, beef brisket, lime crema, salsa verde
R 135.00
Mushroom & Bean Tamales
Steamed masa, porcini, kidney bean, avo and cucumber salsa
R 120.00
Al Cerdo
Pork belly, sugar bean, charred cabbage
R 108.00
Pollo Negro
Deboned chicken, date & ancho chilli, oyster mushroom, red pepper puree
R 92.00
Carne Cerveja
Beef fillet, beer mole, guaijillo chilli crisp, tequila corn puree, charred corn
R 170.00
Pez and Tomate
Catch of the day, tomato consommé, kiwi lime gel, guacamole, toasted peanut, sesame
R 170.00
Prawn and Papaya
Queen prawns, avocado gazpacho, papaya, pickled zucchini
R 210.00
Coco Berenjena
Coal-fired aubergine, coconut tatemade, peanut and sesame, dwarf leaf
R 140.00
Lamb Barbacoa
Grilled lamb loin, okra, salsa borracha, pumpkin puree
R 224.00
Sides
Complete the narrative
Savoury Corn Churros
Churro, charred corn aioli, salsa verde
R 40.00
Elote
Coal-fired sweetcorn, tajin, lime zest, parmesan
R 45.00
Frijoles Charros
Slow-cooked kidney beans, crispy bacon, lime
R 48.00
Trufa Frites
Fried potato, tajin, truffle oil
R 45.00
Lime Arroz
Steamed jasmine rice, toasted coconut flakes, lime zest, chipotle flakes
R 45.00
Jade Dwarf Salad
Fresh dwarf leaf, tomato, cucumber, avo, EVOO, lime dressing
R 55.00
Salsas
Depth to the plot
Pico de Gallo
Tomato, onion, jalapeño, coriander, lime
R 40.00
Salsa Matcha
Pineapple, chipotle, sesame, peanuts,
coriander
coriander
R 40.00
Tatemade
Charred tomato, onion, garlic, coriander
R 40.00
Salsa Elote
Corn, tomato, red onion, lime, coriander
R 40.00
Salsa Verde
Tomatilloes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime, coriander
R 40.00
Guacamole
Avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño, lime, coriander
R 40.00
Desserts
Sweet epilogues to end
Tres leche
Soaked paprika sponge cake, compote, whipped cream
R 85.00
Corn Homage
Sweetcorn cremeux, coconut & corn shortbread, lemon gel, charred corn
R 88.00
Flan de Chocolate
Vanilla flan, dark chocolate cake, burnt sugar
R 97.00
Kiwi & Strawberry
Kiwi & lime sorbet, vegan strawberry ice- cream
R 78.00
Menu
Last verified or updated by the venue on 12th Sep 2025.
This menu is a sample menu designed to showcase what the restaurant offers & it may differ from the exact menu available. Kindly contact the restaurant if you have any questions
STARTERS
THE PISCO EXPERIENCE
Pisco cocktails made tableside, with miniature
sample tastings of two classic Peruvian cocktails.
sample tastings of two classic Peruvian cocktails.
From R 365.00
APPETIZERS
SALSA CRIOLLA & GUACAMOLE CON CROCANTES
Salsa, guacamole, corn crisps
R 90.00
CALAMARES CON CHOCLO
Fried squid heads, sweet corn in ají amarillo
R 125.00
CAMARON DE TOSTADOS
Grilled shrimp, black bean, avo, salsa macha
R 135.00
CHORITOS A LA CHALACA
Chala steamed mussels, corn salsa, ají amarillo
R 145.00
PAPAS RELLENAS
From R 118.00
CRUDOS
Ceviche Sharing Stone
CEVICHE CLÁSICO
Tuna, avocado, mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño
R 130.00
CEVICHE DE LUBINA CLÁSICA
Sea bass, chives, passion fruit, corn
R 140.00
CEVICHE DE VEGETALES
Crunchy seasonal vegetables, green jalapeños,
cashew nuts
cashew nuts
R 115.00
CEVICHE DE SALMÓN
Salmon, aguachile, tomatillos, watermelon salsa
R 180.00
TIRADITO DE PEZ LIMÓN
Steamed shrimp, green chilli, radish, orange tobiko
R 150.00
ANTICUCHOS
Marinated chargrilled skewers
ANTICUCHOS DE POLLO
Chicken, ají amarillo, garlic
R 125.00
ANTICUCHOS DE RES
Beef fillet, ají panca, coriander
R 145.00
ANTICUCHOS DE SETAS
Portobello mushrooms, ají panca, parsley
R 120.00
TACOS
Choose any 4 to make a portion
Choose any 4 to make a portion
BEEF BIRRIA
Beef brisket, mature cheddar, diced onions, birria consommé
AL PASTOR
Pulled pork, salsa criolla, coriander
CHICKEN TINGA
Chicken, chipotle, avocado, cotija, red onion
PESCADO
Tempura line fish, grapefruit salsa, lime crème, avocado
VERDURA
Okra, corn salsa, guacamole
Beef brisket, mature cheddar, diced onions, birria consommé
AL PASTOR
Pulled pork, salsa criolla, coriander
CHICKEN TINGA
Chicken, chipotle, avocado, cotija, red onion
PESCADO
Tempura line fish, grapefruit salsa, lime crème, avocado
VERDURA
Okra, corn salsa, guacamole
R 155.00
SALADS
CRIOLLA SALAD
Grilled corn, edamame, tomato, capsicum verde
dressing
dressing
R 130.00
CABRA SALAD
Mixed greens, crispy goats cheese, sugar snaps,
ruby grapefruit dressing
ruby grapefruit dressing
R 160.00
LIMA BEAN SALAD
Four bean salad, pickled vegetables, salsa criolla
R 145.00
SALSAS
3 salsas = 1 starter (Sharing Journey)
AJI VERDE
Cilantro, jalapeño, mayo
R 45.00
SALSA CRIOLLA
Onion, tomato, roasted garlic, bell pepper
R 45.00
SALSA DE ROCOTO
Red pepper, lime, cilantro
R 45.00
PICO DE GALLO
Onion, tomato, cilantro
R 40.00
SALSA VERDE
Tomatillo, green chilli
R 45.00
GUACAMOLE
Avocado, tomato, white onion, cilantro, lime
R 55.00
MAINS
PORK BELLY
Pork belly prepared with ají panca, ginger, and spring
onion, slow-braised and served over refried beans.
onion, slow-braised and served over refried beans.
R 200.00
CARNE DE RES & CASHEW
Beef stir-fried with house tataki sauce, cashew nuts,
and sugar snaps.
and sugar snaps.
R 210.00
LOMO SALTADO
Succulent beef in a Nikkei marinade, stir-fried and
tossed with crispy frites.
tossed with crispy frites.
R 200.00
TR’IO DE FILETES
Fillet medallions with salsa criolla, rainbow slaw and
black bean salsa.
black bean salsa.
R 320.00
RIB-EYE WITH CHIMICHURRI
Expertly seasoned and griddled prime rib (bone-in),
drizzled with fresh chimichurri.
drizzled with fresh chimichurri.
R 325.00
POLLO NEGRO
Juicy chicken marinated in soy, lime, and spices,
grilled to perfection and served over refried beans.
grilled to perfection and served over refried beans.
R 200.00
HÍGADOS DE POLLO TAMALES
Chicken livers in our ají rocoto sauce, cooked in
traditional tamales.
traditional tamales.
R 165.00
POLLO TOSTADAS
Chipotle chicken, salsa criolla, fried bean purée, and
sour cream.
sour cream.
R 185.00
BRAISED LAMB SHANK
Lamb shank braised with ají panca, served with ají
verde and pangrattato.
verde and pangrattato.
R 320.00
SHRIMP & HOMINY STEW
A vibrant stew of shrimp, fish, and vegetables prepared
with coconut, lemongrass, and chimichurri.
with coconut, lemongrass, and chimichurri.
R 235.00
COCO BRINJAL
Coal-fired aubergine, coconut, tatemade peanut and
sesame, dwarf leaf.
sesame, dwarf leaf.
R 195.00
MUSHROOM TAMALES
Steamed masa with porcini, kidney beans, avocado,
and cucumber salsa.
and cucumber salsa.
R 195.00
SIDES
ARROZ CHAUFA
Fried rice, green onion, vegetable, egg
R 50.00
FRIJOLES
Refried beans
R 60.00
TRIO DE PAPAS
Trio fries with truffle oil
R 58.00
EL CHOCLO
Corn, lime zest, whipped fresca
R 50.00
DESSERT
PISCO CANELÉ DULCE DE LECHE
Canelé infused with pisco, served with silky dulce
de leche.
de leche.
R 90.00
TIGERNUT PANNA COTTA
Delicate panna cotta with granadilla curd, toasted rice,
and coconut.
and coconut.
R 110.00
APPLE & DULCE DE LECHE PIONONO
A rolled sponge cake filled with apple and dulce de
leche, topped with Chantilly crème.
leche, topped with Chantilly crème.
R 112.00
PICARONES WITH ANDEAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Traditional Peruvian doughnuts served with rich Andean
chocolate mousse.
chocolate mousse.
R 105.00
PIE DE LIMÓN
A Peruvian-style lemon pie with a smooth, tangy filling.
R 102.00
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