"The Hummingbird, chef Ricardo Zarate's irreverent ceviche shack perched in Echo Park, is one of those iykyk restaurants that has quietly become a locals' favorite and even lured some Westside regulars for its lip-puckering ceviches, Nikkei hand rolls, and aji-spiked risotto de mariscos. Zarate (of Picca and Rosaliné fame) feels both at his most relaxed and confident in the casual space, often behind the counter portioning out dishes himself."
"Scallop aguachile enraptured us, its tart aji base flavor tempered by a dusting of sandy black pepper "ash." The rotating menu now has a serrano-flecked prawn aguachile, salmon tiradito dolloped with trout roe, as well as Peruvian-style ceviches with amberjack and rocoto leche de tigre, among its ceviche, tiradito, and tostada choices. A separate section for Nikkei-style hand rolls offers even more variety - go for the one with crab, crispy rice, arare (rice crackers), avocado, and cucumber."
The Hummingbird delivers vibrant Nikkei and Peruvian-inspired seafood centered on ceviches, tiraditos, and Nikkei-style hand rolls. Signature items include tart scallop and serrano prawn aguachiles, salmon tiradito with trout roe, and Peruvian-style ceviches featuring amberjack and rocoto leche de tigre. Hand rolls showcase elements like crab, crispy rice, arare, avocado, and cucumber. The space is narrow, dark, and tiled with fuchsia neon accents and a piano alcove, creating a dive-bar–meets-club vibe suitable for dates or casual gatherings. Tasting menus are offered at $60, $75, and $100. The beverage program excludes alcohol but includes canned THC drinks and non-alcoholic wines.
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