Nuema
Ecuador
Nuema is the Quito restaurant founded in 2014 by chefs Alejandro Chamorro and Pía Salazar. Their project explores Ecuador's biodiversity through contemporary cooking, using a tasting menu to draw together ingredients from the country's varied landscapes. The sequence changes with the seasons rather than following a fixed list of signature dishes. The chefs describe the ingredients as the starting point for their ideas, with local sourcing giving meaning to the restaurant's Ecuadorian identity. The result is a structured meal focused on regional produce and creative interpretation, encompassing both savoury cooking and Salazar's pastry contribution.