Lula Lounge's Menu
The dinner menu at Lula Lounge is full of fresh tropical flavours, Latin American-inspired, featuring ancestral ingredients and recipes from all regions. There are options for vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters, so you and all your friends can enjoy a great night out together.
Born and raised in the port city of Callao, Peru to a family with deep culinary roots, Chef Salazar's foray into food started ar a very early age.
At his grandmother's apron he learned the fundamentals of traditional Peruvian cooking and she inspired him to pursue this new-found passion as a career.
Classically trained, Chef Salazar further refined his craft working the demanding commercial kitchens of Luma, Miami, Montreal and Toronto.
2017 marked the opening of Kay Pacha, Elia's first restaurant in Toronto, where he garnerned rave reviews and features in major publications, including Toronto Life Magazine's top 20 Restaurants.
Accomplished and growing in prominence as a leading authority of Peruvian and Latin America cuisine in Canada, Chef Elias has taken over the helm at Toronto's iconic Lula Lounge!
CHEF ELIAS SALAZAR
PRIX FIXE DINNER MENU
Choose one item from each course
Appetizers
Yuca Frita
Cassava fries, pecorino, huancaina sauce (GF)
Beef Empanada
Ground chuck, spices, botija olive, egg, served with chimichurri
Ceviche Mixto
Moroccan octopus + tiger shrimp, red onion, andean corn, sweet yam, cilantro cress, rocoto pepper tigers milk (GF) +$6
Quinoa Superfood Bowl
Organic quinoa, edamame, roasted kabocha squash, heirloom cherry tomatoes, golden beets, cucumbers, citrus maca root dressing (GF)
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
24 hr Uni/Shoyu marinade, miso aioli, shaved bonito, togarashi (GF)
Tiradito “Nikkei”
Thinly sliced wild caught BC Salmon, avocado, japanese cucumber, jalapeño, passion fruit nikkei sauce (GF) +$10
Taquitos al Pastor
2 Tacos - House made organic corn tortillas, aji panka infused braised pork shoulder, torched pineapple, onion, cilantro, salsa macha (GF)
Main Course
Risotto de Trigo
Peruvian yellow barley, assorted mushrooms, peas, black truffle pecorino, aji amarillo sauce (V)
Chuleta de Cerdo
12 oz Quebec heritage pork chop, parsnip puree, charred broccolini. (GF)
Tallarin Saltado de Mariscos
Linguini, shrimp, squid, clams, red onion, plum tomatoes, scallion, soy-ginger glaze +10
Salmon Anticuchero
8 oz wild caught BC salmon, crispy purple potatoes, sautéed asparagus, yuzu butter sauce
Bistec a la Parrilla
12 Oz strip loin steak , hand cut Yukon gold fries, chimichurri +30
Chef’s Choice
Pollo al Horno
Slow roasted free range Halal Ontario chicken, hand cut yukon gold fries, served with ají verde and chimichurri and our house salad (GF) Make it a half chicken + $15
Dessert
All our desserts strike a perfect balance, ensuring the natural flavors of our top-quality ingredients are the star of the show.
Lucuma Cheesecake
Chocolate ganache sauce, fresh, seasonal fruit (V, GF)
Strawberry Tres Leches
Vanilla cake, infused milk soak, topped with whipping cream and strawberries
Suspiro de Maracuya
Passion fruit custard, port merengue, cinnamon
Please note that an 18% gratuity will be applied to parties of 6 or more. Prices don't include hst.
Friday & Saturday Nights
On Friday and Saturday nights guests can enjoy the prix fixe menu that's part of their dinner & show ticket. The ticket includes the three course menu, beginners dance lesson and two sets of some of the best big salsa bands of Toronto + DJ sets between sets and until closing! Because of high demand and limited seating, table seating is reserved to people that choose the dinner & show special. However, you can join in the tropical Toronto party and dance the night away on our dance floor by paying concert cover at the door. More information available on the specific concert night.
Celebration Special
Planning a big birthday party, bachelorette party or corporate holiday party in Toronto? Take advantage of our Celebration Special and get your prix fixe FREE!!!
Special Events
Every month we host a variety of concerts, events, and unique shows, like Lula's famous drag brunch show. The details and menus for those can be found on the event details for the specific date. Refer the calendar of events for more information.