ICHE is a unique gastronomic ecosystem in Manabí, where tradition, innovation, and learning come together. In the aftermath of the earthquake, Manabí’s cuisine became a driving force for recovery and global projection—through a model that integrates training, entrepreneurship, and culinary excellence, while rescuing ancestral knowledge for the future.
Why visit this site?
Ancestral cuisine reinterpreted.
Innovative gastronomic venture.
Authentic cultural experience.
Traditional flavors with a modern vision.
Manabí identity in every detail.
Main Attractions
Traditional Iche and innovative versions.
Menu featuring local products.
Design and concept with cultural identity.
Gastronomic storytelling.
Personalized service.
Brief Historical or Cultural Context
Iche has been part of traditional Manabí gastronomy, associated with daily life and popular celebrations. Its reinterpretation in a restaurant represents the continuity of this ancestral knowledge, projecting it toward new forms of consumption without losing its cultural essence.
Available Experiences
Dish tasting.
Guided gastronomic experience.
Culinary conversations.
Gastronomic photography.
Responsible consumption of local products.
Culinary training.
Suggested Duration
Half day
Activity Level
Easy
Accessibility
Vehicle and pedestrian access in an urban zone, with comfortable spaces for all types of visitors.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Location
Canton: San Vicente, Manabí, Ecuador, specifically at Km 4 of the San Isidro Road; Manta, inside La Quadra Shopping Center, on the second floor.
Parish / Community: Urban zone.
GPS Coordinates: Manabí Province (referential).
How to Get There
From Portoviejo, Manta, or other cantons via main roads. Access by private vehicle or public transport.
Sustainability / Community Focus
The restaurant promotes the use of local products, strengthens small producers, and rescues traditional recipes, integrating gastronomic innovation and community development as part of its proposal.