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    Claudy's Kitchen

    4.5 (165 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lomo Saltado, Chicken Empanada, Large Chaufa, Chicken
    Jackie C.

    Found this place when I was researching the best local empanadas that wasn't empanada mama (still love, just needed more). Never realized how close this place was to me so I stopped by and glad I did!! Ps: they serve "happy juice" aka sangria. ;) The ambience is no frills, casual and homey. The staff is warm and welcoming. 10/10

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    Bernice N.

    Still a staple in the neighborhood. Stopped by to get me some chicken and shrimp chaufa and I forget the name of the purple drink that they make, but it's one of the best homemade drinks I had in my life. Everything is still deliciously made to order and really good. I also ordered an Lomo Saltado empanada, I prefer the actual dish they you can also purchase here, but I decided to get a quicker version, also tasty. Im always happy to see a small business owner with great food, service and vibes, become a neighborhood gem. So if you haven't been please make a visit and enjoy some great food and service. Two Thumbs up for me. HAPPY YELPING!

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    Que B.

    I'm a big foody and love contributing to local family businesses that actually put love in their food. Being so close to home this place was an absolute treat. Their food here is simply for better words delicious. The Pescado Cevichi is to die for even the juice from it is so tasty very authentic. The Chupe de Pescado with Camerones was so flavorful I was just missing an avocado to add to my bowl. Only suggestion is can you please place the Cevichi on the Uber eats menu so unfair it's not lol. Ambiance can be busy at times so if you're picking up order before hand.

    Don't write an honest review. Owner will get defensive.
    Kristin F.

    Edited rating based on DM from owner. Don't post anything less than 4 stars, otherwise you'll get a rude DM from owner. The message was unnecessary considering what I believe is a fair 3 star review. Note to restaurateurs: Don't DM people with passive aggressive comments. As an owner be prepared for feedback without having to get defensive. Message included below. Original Review: 3 stars. Ordered takeout, specifically the Lomo saltado and an empanada, and as much as I really wanted to love it, it was just okay. It's pretty expensive considering the portion size. Empanadas are tiny and for the lomo specifically, it was a ton of rice and fries and a handful of pieces of beef/vegetables. Flavor was good but I likely won't order again.

    Special of the day- Aji De Gallina. Stick with what they're know for as this was subpar at best.
    Glenn C.

    Side note: Minor edits based on reply and DM. Rating has also been pushed up as while I don't agree fully with one comment especially, I honestly do agree that my experience likely doesn't reflect the restaurant as a whole. You know when you go to a restaurant and you think you ordered the wrong dish as everyone had gotten their food already and you were still waiting? I had that experience here several months ago when I was here as everyone else with me got their food and liked it and my food was subpar. I've heard great things about this spot and from the specials board, they listed one of my favorite Peruvian dishes known as Aji de Gallina. Aji de gallina is basically a chicken stew made with aji amarillo (a type of yellow pepper,) as well as a bit of nuts and some spices. While the price wasn't listed, I know the prices otherwise are pretty reasonable here and sat down and waited for maybe a good 25 minutes compared to the rest of the folks with me who waited at most 10-15 minutes. The staff in front were fine and they were moderately crowded with a lot of people coming in to get takeout. After waiting that long, I finally got my meal which consisted of arroz blanco/white rice and said dish with a single olive as well as half a boiled egg which the latter is a usual accompaniment. I would have been fine with it if the flavor was good but it wasn't. It was too sweet, definitely not spicy enough, and just lacked depth in general. The chicken was fine and there was plenty of it but it's hard to go wrong with shredded chicken that's been cooked for that long. The extra kick in the dirt was the price tag. I presumed based on other dishes that it would have been $15 bucks at the most but the price tag was $19 or $20 which was surprising. The price tag should have been up there or I should have paid at the start as likely I wouldn't have ordered it and just stuck with some of their more famous empanadas or their roasted chicken/pollo a la brasa (someone gave me a piece while I was waiting and it was pretty tasty.) The price point combined with the flavor which was by far the worst version of this dish I've had and I've had this dish a large number of times leaves me with a bad experience but I think I just ordered the wrong dish. I presume I would have liked the empanadas and definitely liked the roasted chicken but I guess skip the aji de gallina (as long as it's not stuffed within an empanada which is a fun/novel touch.) 2 for the chicken I tried primarily as my main dish wasn't that good.

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    Vanessa T.

    Was able to a get a table as soon as we sat. Wasnt too hungry but was pleasantly pleased with the Chica Morada and Ceviche ! Definitely worth coming back for the flans!!! OMG such amazing flan!

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    Anna F.

    This Peruvian restaurant is a MUST ! My boyfriend has been wanting us to visit for some time now and we finally made it! So worth it. Such a cute little restaurant located in van cortland in the Bronx. I'd rate it a 10/10. The food was amazing. We ordered a whole chicken with white rice and some chicken empanadas. Chicken was cooked to perfection. The green hot salsa spread on top of the chicken was the cherry on top! Everything was so delicious ! The chicken empanadas were so tasty and juicy too. Claudys Kitchen did not disappoint ! We also had the sangria which we loved as well! We will definitely be returning to try out more from the menu.

    Chicha morada and empanadas
    Marvin M.

    Seeing as I came to Claudy's Kitchen for a quick bite, I'll keep this review short, sweet, and to the point. I had ordered 3 empanadas: the Aji, Lomo Saltado, and Chicharron. I also got a chicha morada (purple corn) drink. My colleague had ordered the Rotisserie chicken and the fried rice. The empanadas were fried perfectly, but I thought that the taste was just okay. Nothing spectacular but not bad at all. My colleague shared her fried rice and chicken with me, which was absolutely AMAZING! The chicken was super moist and had so much flavor, and the rice was flavorful as well. The green sauce they gave us on the side was delicious and only elevated all the food items. The chicha morada was delicious and refreshing. It reminded me of Jamaica but not as sweet. It paired perfectly with the food. Customer service was excellent. The staff behind the counter was very friendly and helped us to choose what items to order. Preparation of the food was pretty quick too, especially considering that everything is made to order. The interior of the restaurant was also very clean and well kept, and the menu was easy enough to read Overall, I think this place is a great spot for a quick bite. I didn't give it 5 stars because I was a little underwhelmed with the empanadas, but everything else was wonderful. I'm definitely going to return to try their other offerings

    Maricar T.

    At Claudy's Kitchen -- Peruvian Empanadas This Michelin Bib Gourmand in the Bronx has the best empanadas! My favorite empanada filling is the chicharon, a crunchy and savory pork pieces kept within a pocket of deliciously crafted dough. I also got a serving of the traditional chicha morada, a Peruvian purple corn drink with ripe pineapple and select spices that I love making at home. Located within the fringes of the upscale Riverdale neighborhood in the Bronx, it's a short walk to spacious and historical Van Cortland Park and Manhattan College, a private Catholic school run by the De la Salle Christian Brothers, the same French brothers who established the DLSU in the Philippines. Thank you, @claudyskitchn ! #curious_eater #dlsu #peruvianfood #michelinbibgourmand #cheapeatsnyc #thebronx #chichamorada

    Patiently waiting with my crocs on
    Amanda G.

    I really miss living in this area, precisely because of all the variety of really good food spots around here. There's so much culture and so many different cuisines that dining out/takeaway/delivery could never get boring. I was craving Peruvian and we had an hour to get to Claudy's before closing. There are Peruvian spots by me but none compare to Claudy's. Luckily they're not too far from my current residence, but it IS a drive....definitely worth it though. When we arrived, both Ricky (?) and Claudia took our large order. We had sangria while we waited. Everything was packaged with care and we got home with all of the food still warm. Grub Rundown: Sangria - tasty but I wish there was more fruit in the cup. The best part of sangria IMO is the wine-soaked fruit at the bottom Chicha Morada - always good, spicy and slightly sweet. Family Combo: comes with a whole bird, salad and two sides or one large side Pollo Ala Brasa - by far, the best rotisserie is Peruvian rotisserie. This meat falls off the bone and it's juicy! I ordered a whole bird for the fam. Beef Chaufa - I opted for the large side and paid extra for beef in the chaufa. They pack a lot of chaufa in the container. We love their chaufa. Regular Fries - got this for the kiddo...seasoned well but you should definitely opt for the yucca fries instead. Yucca Fries - I got these for my son. He let me get two and they're so good! Well-seasoned and soft inside. They taste so good with the green sauce! Tallerines Verdes - I ordered a small pesto pasta because I love theirs. Again, they pack a lot of food in their containers. Empanadas - I ordered a variety of them. They're always good. The beef ones are my favorite. The filling is plentiful and the dough is just enough. We even got an apple dessert empanada and it tasted like apple pie. Soo good! Claudia informed us that they now serve Peruvian cookies, Alfajores, and asked if we wanted any. Initially, all I saw was powdered sugar and dulce de leche filling, thinking they were be cloyingly sweet, but on the contrary, they are perfect! I suggest letting them get to room temp because they are so delicate and not at all too sweet, even with the caramel filling. OMG! Perfect! I'm kicking myself that I only bought two (hubby ate the second without asking permission so now he has to go get me more). I love seeing local family owned and operated businesses thrive. They're in it for the long haul and they food and service speaks volumes for their success. Shop local and support them, and always, ALWAYS...get extra green sauce!

    Lomo and chicken  The chicken paper box was falling apart so I had to eat it on the paper bag
    patsy m.

    Food - is good and flavorful . The lomo could have more meat it was mostly fries but the taste was good Service - very nice people and establishment I ate in there before and it's clean The reason I took off a star is because of their to go boxes . They are very flimsy and soak up all the chickens yummy liquid and the lomos juice. Next time I will not get take out from here only eat in .

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    3 months ago

    Amazing roasted chicken legit the best in the bronx amazing fried rice and must try the lomo empanada

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    Great food! I order from them off of Grubhub and it's always on time. The flavor and consistency never disappoints.

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    The chicken is beyond good. Empanadas also a home run. Fried rice better than chinese food.

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    Delicious!!! Never had a complaint with my food. Rotisserie chicken cooked to perfection, fried rice delicious ,shrimp cleaned properly

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    Great service. lovingly prepared food. Casual, comfortable atmosphere. Worth a trip!

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