| Cuisines | International, Tapas / Small Plates |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +1 617 864 2929 |
| Website | cuchicuchi.cc |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 795 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139 |
Cuchi Cuchi
| Cuisine type | International | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Kendall Square - MIT |
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About Cuchi Cuchi
International “Straight Up” small dishes that can stand alone/paired/shared – we trot the globe…
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- International Small Plates
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- Cocktails
- Vintage Cocktails
- Wine List
Waterfront
| Tuna Lavash (Fusion)* | $18.00 | Sushi-grade raw tuna, greens, pickled cucumber, organic bacon – rolled in lavash bread & grilled; Asian dipping vinaigrette |
| Sizzling Garlic Shrimp (Spain) | $12.00 | shrimp in EVOO, garlic, chili |
| Caspian Heaven (Russia) | $14.00 | roasted Fingerling potatoes, crispy oysters, crème fraîche, Salmon caviar & champagne sauce |
| Seafood-filled Avocado (Guatemala) | $19.00 | grilled shrimp & scallops in salsa; octopus & lobster; chive/parsley oil |
| Scallop Ceviche (Latin America)* | $14.00 | marinated sea scallops in citrus salsa (prepared fresh per order) |
| Thai Mussels | $15.00 | steamed in kaffir lime leaves, ginger, lemongrass, cilantro & coconut milk w/rice noodles |
| Scallops Provençale (France) | $12.00 | seared w/Herbes de Provence & mushroom stuffing in a scallop shell |
Game and Meat
| Tsukune (Japan) | $13.00 | chicken balls topped w/avocado mousse on shiitake mushrooms on soy/mirin glaze; marinated watermelon rind/seaweed salad; toasted sesame seeds |
| Moroccan Chicken Tagine | $18.00 | natural, free-range chicken thighs; spices, fruits, veggies, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, preserved lemon; on couscous |
| Chicken Kiev (Russia) | $14.00 | herbed butter/mushrooms/spinach inside crispy natural chicken breast |
| Duck a l'Orange Crepes (France) | $14.00 | roasted duck w/citrus & fennel vinaigrette |
| Baby Back Ribs | $13.00 | with apple fritters |
| Bracioletta Ripiena di Maiale (Italy) | $12.00 | grilled pork rolls filled w/Pecorino Romano cheese, sautéed garlic, arugula; wrapped in pancetta |
| Beef Stroganoff (Russia) | $14.00 | pan-seared tenderloin w/shallot & mushroom sauce on egg noodles |
| Cuban Cigar (they're still smoking in Cuba!) | $14.00 | beef short ribs wrapped in empanada dough; black bean salsa |
| Grilled Skirt Steak (Argentina)* | $21.00 | Gaucho-style Chimichurri sauce & fried yucca w/ Peruvian Sauce |
| Grilled Indian Lamb | $20.00 | baby lamb chops; masala lentil salad; cucumber-mint raita; lentil flour papadum |
Unclassified
| Marinated Mushrooms | $8.00 | specify warmed or chilled – great with drinks ! |
| Savory Cornets * | $18.00 | filled with tuna tartare & avocado mousse; available in orders of 3 or 5 |
| Brie en Croûte (France) | $14.00 | Brie, bacon, onion/garlic jam baked in puff pastry w/honeyed walnuts & green apple |
| Bliny (Russia) | $13.00 | thin pancakes filled w/mushrooms & cheese; topped w/sour cream & Salmon caviar |
| Chicken Liver Mousse (France) | $10.00 | adorned w/cornichons, dried fruits & port wine/hibiscus glaze |
Vegetables
| Grilled Veggie Skewers | $9.00 | w/reduced balsamic vinegar |
| Gobi Manchurian (Indo-Chinese) | $12.00 | crispy cauliflower fritters w/tangy, spicy sauce |
| Roasted Warm Baby Beets | $12.00 | and French sheep cheese salad |
| Asian Salad (Cambodia/Thailand) | $9.00 | various sliced veggies w/ginger & lime dressing; peanut garnish |
| Grilled Eggplant Napoleon | $13.00 | with roasted tomato & pepper ragout; basil & herb goat cheese |
| Mexican Deep-fried Tomato | $11.00 | avocado, queso Chihuahua; salsa Pico de Gallo & mole sauce |
| Insalata del Liguria (Italy) | $9.00 | romaine, endive, black Sicilian olives; Gorgonzola, drizzled w/fragrant chestnut honey |
| Fried Artichoke Hearts (Italy) | $14.00 | filled w/Gorgonzola, pistachios & basil; w/lemon beurre blanc & black olive sauce |
| Yucca Fries w/Spicy Alioli (Peru)* | $5.00 |
Potatoes, Rice, Pasta
| Potato Croquettes (France) | $10.00 | deep-fried potato & Gruyère cheese w/tomato-cumin sauce & blue cheese fondue |
| Gratin Dauphinois (France) | $10.00 | baked thin-sliced potatoes, onions, cheese & cream |
| Mushroom Risotto (Italy) | $12.00 | arborio rice, Porcini & Crimini mushrooms; drizzled w/truffle oil |
| Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Italy) | $14.00 | fresh pasta w/egg, cream, pancetta, bacon, garlic, Pecorino Romano |
Featured Item
| Iggy's Focaccia Bread | $3.50 | grilled per order, with EVOO & Olive Dip |
| VOSS Still & Sparkling Water | $5.00 |
Main
| Le Gâteau Nantais (France) | $8.00 | almond/rum cake w/poached mini-pears |
| Tartufo (Italy) | $10.00 | chocolate, strawberry & pistachio artisanal gelato ball dipped in dark chocolate |
| Chocolate Cake | $9.00 | Crème Anglaise and chocolate sauce; Croquants & kirsch cherries |
| French Banana Bread Extravaganza | $14.00 | grilled bread & bananas, vanilla bean ice cream, Crème Anglaise, caramel sauce, whipped cream |
| Tirami-su (Italy) | $8.00 | layered w/Savoiardi fingers, Mascarpone cheese, Marsala, kahlua & espresso, Venetian courtesans fortified themselves between amorous encounters with this "pick-me-up" |
| Artisanal Gelato Sundae | $10.00 | your three choices of banana, chocolate, strawberry, or pistachio gelato w/ cherry sauce & Chantilly cream |
Dessert Wines
| Domaine Beaumalric Muscat (Australia) | $11.00 |
Ports
| Burmester – Ruby | $12.00 | |
| Burmester – Tawny | $14.00 |
Coffees
| Espresso & American | $3.50 | |
| Cappuccino | $4.00 | |
| With a Nip | $10.00 |
Int'l W/liqueur & Whipped Cream
| Keoke | coffee liqueur, cognac, dark crème de cacao | |
| Café Royale | hazelnut liqueur, orange brandy, Irish cream | |
| Café Reggae | Myer's rum, dark crème de cacao | |
| Café Amore | cognac and amaretto | |
| Irish | Jameson whiskey | |
| Mexican | coffee liqueur | |
| Spanish | coffee liqueur & brandy | |
| Spanish Monk | coffee and hazelnut liqueurs |
Loose Tea
| Earl Grey | ||
| English Breakfast | ||
| Pomegranate Green | ||
| Fruit Blend (No Caffeine) |
Calvados / Armagnac / Cognac / Brandy
| Daron Fine Calvados (France) | $12.00 | |
| Larressingle V.S.O.P. Armagnac (France) | $14.00 | |
| Hennessy Cognac (France) | $14.00 | |
| Hine Rare V.S.O.P. Cognac (France) | $16.00 | |
| Cardenal Mendoza Brandy (Spain) | $14.00 |
Cuchi Cuchi Cocktails
Muddled
| Once Upon A Time In Mexico | muddled mint, jalapeño, tequila, elderflower liquor, passion fruit, pomegranate float | |
| Hoochie Cuchi | muddled sage, rosemary, gin, elderflower liqueur, pomegranate float | |
| Bourbon Betty | muddled ginger & lemon, bourbon, orange Cucaçao, sweet vermouth, sparkling cider float | |
| Blackberry Cosmo* | our original Signature drink since 2001, muddled blackberries & lime, cranberry juice, citrus vodka | |
| Moulin Rouge* | muddled strawberries, raspberries, lemongrass, raspberry vodka, elderflower liqueur, champagne float | |
| Black Dahlia* | muddled blackberries & kiwi, lemon juice, Absolut Kurant vodka, apricot brandy | |
| Dancing With Ginger | muddled lemon & ginger, citrus vodka, ginger brandy, amaretto | |
| Ali Cat | muddled lime, mint & orange, citrus vodka, orange liqueur, champagne float | |
| Strawberry Basil Cocktail* | muddled strawberries & basil, organic vodka | |
| Thai Cocktail* | muddled lemongrass & basil, coconut rum, citrus vodka, champagne float | |
| Orient Express | muddled orange, cranberry juice, lime juice, citrus vodka, lychee liqueur, champagne float | |
| Voodo You Do | muddled mint, lemon & ginger, Makers Mark, ginger brandy, lemon juice | |
| Why Is The Rum Gone? | muddled jalapeño, dark rum, coconut rum, orange Curacao, pineapple juice, lemon juice | |
| Heat Of The Night | muddled jalapeño, lemon juice, watermelon juice, citrus vodka, elderflower liqueur |
Featured Cocktail
| Happiness Cocktail | citrus vodka, port, pomegranate, orange juice, champagne float | |
| Si Papi | tequila, Aperol, grapefruit juice, agave, lime juice, grapefruit bitters | |
| Burning Man | tequila, ancho chile liqueur, mezcal, peach schnapps, agave, lemon juice | |
| Everything Is Hotter Down South | bourbon, ancho chile liqueur, orange & chocolate bitters | |
| Earth Angel Be Mine | Bombay Sapphire gin, lemoncello, cinnamon & coriander infused syrup, lemon juice | |
| Watermelon Cocktail | citrus vodka, orange liqueur, fresh watermelon juice | |
| Whisky' a Go Go | bourbon, citrus vodka, sweet vermouth, lemon juice | |
| Let Me Entertain You | peach schnapps, blood orange purée, champagne | |
| Some Like It Hot | Tito's Handmade vodka, Siracha chili, Gorgonzola olives | |
| Blood Orange Cocktail | citrus vodka, orange liqueur, blood orange purée | |
| Blood Orange Sidecar | Cognac, Cointreau, blood orange purée, lemon juice | |
| Elderflower Martini | Tito's Handmade vodka, St. Germain, lime juice, orange bitters | |
| Triple Passion Daiquiri | Cuban classic w/CC twist. Light, dark, & coconut rum, passion fruit purée, lime juice |
Gimlets
| Gimlets | citrus vodka or Bombay gin, freshly muddled lime & basil; ginger; or cucumber | |
| Margaritas | tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice. Available to add: mango purée, strawberries, or mint |
Dessert Cocktails
| Dirty Little Secret | Vanilla vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur (white or dark), w/a Kiss | |
| Espresso Martini | vanilla vodka, espresso liqueur, crème de cacao (creamy or dark) |
Main
| Last Word | 1920s Detroit Athletic Club – sour/sweet/pungent palate cleanser; gin, Maraschino liqueur, Chartreuse, lime juice | |
| Satan's Whiskers | diabolic 1930's Hollywood cocktail; gin, sweet & dry vermouth, orange curaçao, orange bitters, oj | |
| French 75 | named after one of the field guns used during WWI; gin, champagne, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup | |
| Barrel-Aged Negroni | Italian Campari made it to the USA during prohibition; gin, Formula Antica, Campari aged 6 months (soda water optional) | |
| Singapore Sling | Raffles Hotel - Singapore - 1915; gin, Cherry Heering, Benedictine, Cointreau, orange & pineapple juice, soda water | |
| Corpse Reviver | over 100 years of drinking required this cocktail; gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, absinthe | |
| Vesper Martini | the original James Bond Martini; Bombay Sapphire gin, Tito's Handmade vodka, Lillet Blanc | |
| Caipirinha | Brazilian bombshell; cachaça rum, lime juice, sugar (with vodka it's a Caipiroska) | |
| Mai Tai | concocted by "Trader Vic" Bergeron for his Tahitian friends; light & dark rum, orange curaçao, amaretto, pineapple, lime juice | |
| Between the Sheets | after-Prohibition after-dinner drink that was meant to seduce - 1930's; cognac, Cointreau, Benedictine, lemon juice | |
| Blood & Sand | named for 1922 Rudolph Valentino movie; scotch, Cherry Heering, sweet vermouth, orange juice | |
| Lemon Drop | 1970's West Coast - potent, yet sweet citrus; vodka, Lemoncello, lemon juice | |
| The Avenue | 1937 Café Royal Bar Book – London; Maker's Mark, Daron Calvados, passion fruit puree, orange blossom water, pomegranate | |
| Pisco Sour* | Peru vs Chile… round one since the 20's; Macchu Pisco, lemon juice, egg white - shake it ! | |
| Boulevardier | the signature cocktail of Erskine Gwynne an expatriate writer & socialite; rye whiskey, Formula Antica, Campari (soda water optional) | |
| Classic Sour | a classic whiskey sour; whiskey, egg white, lemon juice, simple syrup | |
| Sazerac | the official New Orleans cocktail; absinthe, rye whiskey, Peychaud's bitters, simple syrup |
Pitchers (1 liter)
| Clerico | $33.00 | White Wine, Ginger Liquor, Peach Schnapps Triple Sec, Sparkling Cider & Fresh Fruit |
| Sangria | $33.00 | Red Wine, Port, Triple Sec, Vodka, Sparkling Cider & Fresh Fruit |
Bubbly
| Cavas Hill | Penedes, Spain | thin and constant bubbles; dry, well balanced, broad & very elegant |
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| Nino Franco Prosecco | Italy | 100% Glera grapes; fruity & flowery with notes of pear |
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| Roederer Estate Brut Rosé | California | serious Pinot Noir sparkler w/strawberry notes, elegant layered citrus; pale pink color; Tamara's fave |
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| Veuve Clicquot Brut | France | you know, crisp, classic, and that yellow label |
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| Porron | Spain | Spanish communal drinking vessel — bubbly or white wine of your choice |
White Wines
| Flight | $16.00 | Sip and compare 4 whites | ||||
| Di Lenardo, Venezia Giulia Pinot Grigio '15 | Italy - light | floral with a long finish. Aromas of juicy pear and apricot with a trace of banana and lovely acacia flowers |
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| Argiolas Costamolino '13 | Italy - light/medium | delicate aromas of citrus and tree fruits complement undertones of tropical fruits and honey |
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| Castello D' Alba '14 | Portugal - medium | mineral aroma with citrus and floral hints; fresh on the palate with a vibrant and fruity finish |
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| Ramon Bilboa Albariño '14 | Spain - medium | pineapple and pear tickle the palate and lead to an elegant mineral finish that begs for seafood |
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| Landhaus Mayer Gruner Veltliner '15 | Austria - medium | herbal and grapefruit notes; has solid spicy aromas, rich in finesse with beautiful length and mineral tones |
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| Stillman Street, Alexander Valley Chardonnay '14 | France - medium | bright taste, notes of tropical fruit, lemon butter and subtle oak with a bright crisp finish |
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| Gaia Notios White '13 | Greece - full | made from two pink-skin Greek grapes, Moschofilero and Roditis; bright citrus body and a lean, long finish |
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| Domaine Maestracci, E Prove Blanc '15 | France - medium | noble and exotic taste, notes of peach and lemon peel with a tart and refreshing red fruit undertone |
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| Claude Riffault, Sancerre Les Boucauds, '15 | France - medium | dense spicy blackberry flavor; reveals aromas of white fruit and citrus; full-bodied on the palate with a fresh finish |
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| Dona Maria Rosè '15 | Alentejo, Portugal - light/medium | fresh and fruity with notes of strawberry; good acidity and persistent finish |
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Red Wines
| Flight | Sip and compare 4 reds |
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| Feudo Principi Di Butera Nero D'Avola '12 | Italy - medium | robust, rich & voluptuous with notes of dry cherry, dark chocolate & ripe plum; smooth & textured on the palate with velvety tannins |
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| Nielson Pinot Noir '14 | California - medium | creamy texture, ripe raspberry and strawberry, elegantly balanced with spiced oak, and smooth but bright flavors on the finish |
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| Familia Montana, Rioja Crianza '12 | Spain - medium | 90% Tempranillo grapes; notes of deep blackberry with intense red fruit flavor; a hint of vanilla and a deep black cherry core |
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| Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel '12 | CA - medium | notes of juicy berry & complex spice on the nose; flavors of dark fruits and rich black pepper with a long smooth finish. Half bottle or Bottle only |
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| Petite Petit Syrah '12 | California - medium/full | bright blueberry fruit, floral notes and vanillin oak |
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| Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot '13 | Washington State - medium/full | richness of dark berry, blueberry and tobacco flavors balanced with refreshing acidity and dusty tannins; hint of violet, lingering with supple texture finish |
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| Protea Red Blend '12 | South Africa - medium/full | ruby blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz with notes of blackberry, espresso, and spices; full/juicy on the palate with great balance of ripe fruit with subtle tannins |
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| Kaiken Reserva Malbec '13 | Argentina - full | a blackberry delight w/spice and cocoa on finish; smooth/balanced & full-flavored |
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| Annabella Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon '14 | California - full | dark chocolate, anise and nutmeg; powerful and packed with rich flavors of ripe, dark fruit; tannins are silky and smooth |
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| Quinta Do Coa '13 | Portugal - full | black currant, cassis and spice; powerful and packed with rich flavors of ripe, dark fruit; tannins are silky and smooth |
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| Dona Maria "Amantis" Reserve Red '09 | Alentejo, Portugal - full | aromas of raspberries and blackberries; rich and spicy on the palate; silk tannins and elegant long finish |
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| Stag's Leap Artemis '13 | California - full | aromas of blackberry preserves and candied plum are extremely seductive; incense and anise notes emerge with air |
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Beers
| Amstel Light | Holland | $5.00 | |
| Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro | Colorado | $6.00 | |
| Lagunitas IPA | California | $5.00 | |
| Cisco Whale's Tale | Nantucket | $6.00 | |
| Allagash White | Maine | $6.00 | |
| Cisco Grey Lady Ale | Nantucket | $6.00 |
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