In El Gouna’s Downtown, Chicha is a cozy restaurant and bar with Mexican, Peruvian and Latin cuisines. An Izakaya restaurant, Chicha is an elevated version of the typical casual after-work Izakaya for snacks and drinks. The Latin music setting the mood is a perfect blend of relaxing and upbeat, combined with the decor to set an ideal outdoor dining experience. On the menu are several fusion dishes, combining Asian flavors with Latin plates, creating unique and surprisingly delicious meals. The first of which is the Korean Fried Chicken tacos, for 155 EGP, a decent price especially for Gouna’s sky-high prices. The Korean-Mexican fusion is a delightful combination within the three flour tortillas. The chicken is fried into a crisp, glazed with a sweet honey, ginger and garlic mix and topped with spring onion, coriander and chili. Before you dive into the tacos, you might want to start with a nacho feast for your table. The Nacho libre (140 EGP) is big enough for a table of four, with fresh homemade corn tortillas, and the largest variety of toppings possible on nachos. The dish features melted cheese, red and black beans,…
