Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree: Lomo Saltado and Selva Chicha Morado(drink) Photo by Carlos Antonio Rios Houston Chronicle
Lemon Tree: Chaufa de Mariscos o Arroz Chino Photo by Carlos Antonio Rios Houston Chronicle
Owner and head chef Hugo Mendizabal sits in the dinning room of his Peruvian restaurant, Lemon Tree Wednesday noon April 16, 2008. Lemon Tree is located at 12591 Whittington Dr.Nathan Lindstrom/Para La VozMendizabal: 281.556.0690Clarke: 713.693.8700
Lemon Tree: Selva Negra (dessert) Photo by Carlos Antonio Rios Houston Chronicle
Percy Clarke, who is from Lima Peru, enjoys lunch Wednesday noon April 16, 2008 at Lemon Tree restaurant located at 12591 Whittington Dr.
Nathan Lindstrom/Para La Voz
Mendizabal: 281.556.0690
Clarke: 713.693.8700
Ceviche is one the most popular appetizers served at Lemon Tree restaurant located at 12591 Whittington Dr. Photographed Wednesday noon April 16, 2008.
Nathan Lindstrom/Para La Voz
Mendizabal: 281.556.0690
Clarke: 713.693.8700
Natives of Lima Peru Percy Clarke and chef Hugo Mendizabal visit after lunch Wednesday noon April 16, 2008 at Lemon Tree restaurant located at 12591 Whittington Dr.Nathan Lindstrom/Para La VozMendizabal: 281.556.0690Clarke: 713.693.8700
92. Lemon Tree
This prim and proper dining room served Peruvian food before Peruvian food was cool. Galvanically tart ceviches, mussels on the half shell sparkling with a confetti of corn kernels, cilantro, red onion and aji chiles — these are the keen-edged flavors and textures in which chef-owner Hugo Mendizabal trades. He can do comforting, too, whether in the form of a graceful shrimp chowder (chupe de camarones) with a soft-boiled egg, or the Tacu-Tacu platter, a lively jumble of fried rice, stir-fried beef and a couple of fried eggs on top. There are some rough edges and some dishes that don’t translate for a mainstream audience, but this little place is the real homey deal — right down to the pretty house-made cakes and tortes. Bonus: it’s BYOB.
Cuisine: Peruvian
Entree price range: $$
Where: 12591 Whittington Dr.
Phone: 281-556-0390
Web: thelemontreeonline.com
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