Such a hidden gem in cliffside Park! And do you know how I came across this place? I asked tiktok…read morefor a Japanese restaurant recommendation for dinner in New Jersey and this place popped up! It's a cute little restaurant with plenty of street parking. Service was on point--never missed a beat, but not overbearing! And don't hesitate to ask for their recommendations because they're all foodies, we could tell! Started off with the bluefin crudo and oh my God the tuna was ridiculously tender just melted in my mouth.... I had to fight the urge to lick the sauce off the plate! The branzino is a must-- especially if one of your parents just takes it from you and finishes it for you. Every dish was delicious, including the desserts! I didn't know I was missing lucuma from my life! Will definitely get the chicken chaufa next time only because the pork belly was a little too fatty for us. It's BYOB but the we decided to do mocktails instead; they were fruity, crisp and refreshing! Just try all of them lol

Decent food. Good service…read more BYOB, which is a nice bonus. In the heart of Cliffside.

I've been meaning to come here for a while, and it was quite good - very home style cooking and…read morefriendly service. We got their mixed ceviche to start, which was very onion heavy, but overall the seafood was tender and good. For mains, we tried the lomo saltado, chicken Chop suey, and aji de gallina. While I liked the lomo saltado, the aji de gallina was my favorite - the chicken was incredibly flavorful, and the yellow rice and yuca fries were divine. I would skip on the cilantro rice, as I found it a bit dry. The chop suey dish also fell a bit flat for me. I would definitely come back for their lunch specials and aji de gallina!

I really teetered between 3 and 4 stars because I have such an attachment to this place (it's where…read moremy husband and I had our first date). I've been coming here for over 10 years, but after visiting twice in the past two weeks and once a few months ago, I've unfortunately been increasingly disappointed. The food and service just aren't what they used to be, while the prices have continued to go up. A few months ago, my paella, which I've ordered many times over the years, tasted off. I didn't say anything then because I figured it was just an off night. But then two weeks ago, my kids and I were served fried wontons that were raw/semi-raw inside. They did take them off the bill, but unfortunately we had each already eaten one before realizing. On our most recent visit last week, we sat for about 10 minutes before we had to get someone's attention to come over to us. We put our apps in and then nobody came back to take our order until the apps were coming out. The girl who brought our drinks had the wrong drinks. My soup was completely forgotten, and my son's food didn't come out with the rest of our meals. He ended up eating some of mine while waiting, and by the time his sides finally came, he didn't even want them anymore. The fried wontons on this visit were absolutely fine though and the food was delicious. I genuinely hate leaving three stars for this because this has been a favorite of mine for so many years, and I have a lot of good memories here. But after several disappointing visits in a row, it's becoming harder to overlook the decline in both quality and service. The servers used to be very attentive and friendly. I really hope things improve because I'd love to enjoy this place the way I used to.

Such great food! We really enjoyed every dish and the drinks. Everyone is super friendlyread more

This is a cute, unassuming restaurant. Although it's on a busy street, it was pretty quiet on a…read moreSaturday evening. They have three outdoor tables and a bar in the front of the restaurant. The owners are Peruvian. To drink, I had the house red sangria. I loved that you could specify sweet, semi-sweet, or tart. I went for semi-sweet. It was nice and fruity and you could taste the wine. My husband enjoyed the strawberry pineapple wine punch, which had a bold pineapple flavor. They have several vegan entrees. I got the vegan chaufa with tofu. It was full of veggies and the fried rice was rich and well prepared. The tofu was nice and firm. I asked for hot sauce and they provided a red and a green option. The latter had cream in it. Our waitress warned that the red was quite spicy. It did have a kick, but it wasn't crazy and gave the dish the added flavor I was looking for. Their sweet plantains were satisfyingly charred for a crisp bite. Service was fast.

Finally got to try our Kansha! It's been in the neighborhood for a little over a year so relatively…read morenew. We went after an event at the Guggenheim museum and I was craving sushi. That's seriously the only food I am craving now. When we got there, the restaurant itself is very small, there are only no more than 10 tables fitting 2 persons inside and a few tables outdoors. There is a staircase with upstairs that is the Omakase (which is only open on Wednesday through Sat) and it is a pre-fixe menu. We stayed downstairs and ordered a la carte. First, I have to note that it ended up being a very busy evening. There was only 1 server who was managing about 6 tables plus a few take out orders. He was definitely swamped. It took us over 20 minutes to take our order as he was running around busy! We ordered several dishes to share for app: Shishito peppers, rock shrimp, and the edamame. Loved the shishito peppers which had an amazing sauce on top! And the rock shrimp was good too, but too much breading. For our mains, we ordered the seafood soup and the black cod to share and the shrimp tempura roll (only cooked sushi option!) The seafood soup was absolutely delicious! So flavorful. However the shrimps in there were so small, with the exception of 1 huge shrimp. Overall, we really had a good experience. I would definitely return to try more of the sushi as it looked so fresh. However definitely recommend they hire more servers to help out.

Phenomenal food, although the service can take a while. The combination of peruvian and japanese…read moreflavors takes both cuisines to the next level.

Overall: 5 stars…read more Located in American dream, Jarana is a Peruvian restaurant with an expansive menu featuring classics of ceviche and roast chicken to everything beyond such as fried rice and pasta. The restaurant was aside live acoustic guitar covers and quite the vibe to complete the quality food that was served impressively quick. Octopus Skewer - deliciously tender, paired magically by the herbaceous green sauce with a kick; the fried plantains add a tart sweetness, and the maize is fascinatingly large. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

We stopped by Jarana at American Dream after a full afternoon at the mall, and it turned out to be…read moresuch a fun dinner. The restaurant is colorful, lively, and has a great atmosphere without feeling too formal. We started with the Tuna Wantacos. Our server warned us that they were spicy, and he was right -- definitely a little kick, but very flavorful. The white fish ceviche was bright and refreshing, with that tangy, salty leche de tigre that really wakes up your appetite. The Lomo Saltado was hearty and satisfying, but my favorite dish of the night was the Seafood Arroz Chaufa. It came topped with an omelet and had squid, fried shrimp, and plenty of seafood throughout. Really comforting, savory, and filling -- I would absolutely order this again. We also had chicha morada and a passion fruit drink. I've always liked purple corn drinks, so the chicha morada was an easy favorite. We finished with a chocolate dessert, which was a nice ending after such a big meal. Overall, a very enjoyable Peruvian dinner with fun décor, good flavors, and plenty of variety. I'd definitely come back, especially for the seafood fried rice.

A great mix of Chinese and Peruvian food, two of my favorite cuisines! The perfect blend of two…read morecultures! The first time I visited, we ate at the restaurant and the service was great. For a small restaurant, they actually have a lot of seating, and they were pretty busy that day. Today, we stopped by for takeout after a long drive to the city. I've been craving their lomo saltado for the longest time and just couldn't resist! One order of lomo saltado is definitely enough for two people. We ordered two, and they even packed two plates with each order, which was super convenient. It was SO delicious! We also get the lomo saltado with pork fried rice instead of white rice, and honestly, that combo is a must! I'm so glad we found this spot. Literally the perfect blend of two cultures, and I'll definitely be back!

It has become unbelievably disappointing lately. The other night, I ordered the Lomo Saltado. I ate…read morefour or five pieces of beef and gave a few to my dog before realizing the meat had an absolutely rank smell. At first, I couldn't understand why the beef was so severely overcooked, tough, and hard--then the odor made me seriously question how fresh that meat actually was. As consumers, we trust restaurants to serve food that is fresh and safe to eat. I became sick afterward and even tried to force myself to vomit, but only about a quarter of what I had eaten came back up. What makes this even more disgraceful is that I called to report what happened, and no one could even be bothered to return my call. I have been a loyal customer for years. No more. Yellow tomatoes were bad enough, but foul-smelling beef followed by illness and complete indifference from management takes this restaurant to an entirely different level of unacceptable.

Stopped in for dinner with family. Lomo saltado and sopa à la minuta very good. Milanesa de pollo…read morewas really good. Huge cutlet pounded thin with nice seasoning with fried yuca and plantains. The service was good. Family run business very friendly and welcoming. Clean inside with Peruvian decorations. Will go back for delicious food.

Rice was not my favorite but I think it is just how I ordered it - loved the Fish Saltado. bit loud…read morefor me personally but there was just a high number of people.

Came here for lunch. My friend suggested this spot. I'm a fan of Peruvian food and I usually get…read morethe roasted chicken. Once we entered, we were seated at our table; there is a good amount of seating inside. I ordered from the lunch menu, which consists of an appetizer, main and dessert. I started off with the empanada de queso which was very cheesy and tasty. For my main, I got the half rotisserie chicken which comes with two sides, I got the rice and salad. The chicken was solid and the green sauce and hot sauce mixed together made for a nice dip for the chicken. Also got a pitcher of this purple drink, forgot what it was called but it was good. For dessert I got the tres leches cake, which was the right amount after the big meal. The portion size is very big and for the price ($14.75), you cannot beat that. They give you so much and def worth the trip. If you're in the mood for Peruvian food, I highly recommend place. * Street parking * Good service

Absolutely amazing!!! Hands down my new go to Peruvian restaurant yet!! First off, it's BYOB!! How…read moregreat is that?! They provide glasses so bring whatever drink you desire. The establishment is clean and well kept up, the service was excellent, my server was so lovely and kind. The food came out so unbelievably fresh too! I ordered Lomo Saltado and it came out piping hot and flavorful! The chaufa was so well made, fresh, very well seasoned too. Their food portion sizes are great for the value, and well presented. They also serve house made bread, and provide roasted corn with green sauce and salsa (both of which were delicious). From the ambiance, to the service, and the food, 5 stars all the way around. I had a great night, I will be a regular customer, and so should you. Thankyou for having me!

The food was so good and flavorful The sauce is the star of…read morethe show we literally come here just to purchase the sauce to take home (Warning the pastelitos has raisins ) not a fan I know many aren't as well

Always one of my favorite places. From the service to the quality of food, cannot stop recommending…read morethis place. Not pictured are the fries that also came with this combo. The chicken was perfection so moshing and juicy. The space is big and expect it to be busy around dinner time. We got here around 6 and by 630-7 most tables were full. Come here with empty bellies and leave full and happy.

3 stars is from the dishonest server - The chicken special comes with a drink. However when the…read morebill came, we were charged for it because we "ordered it after we placed our initial order", as explained by the server.

Entering this restaurant, there is a darkness that I was very aware of and the bar is to the right…read more The main dining room is downstairs and it was to my liking that it was well lit. We had been to the Pio Pio location, part of a chain, in Jackson Heights, but the vibe here is entirely different. Less loud and more relaxed. Our server was good and efficient. Our group was 7 adults, but on a Saturday night, there were families with youngsters. Our orders all came as expected. The calamari came from large bodied squid. It was nicely cooked with the right tenderness. The rotisserie chicken is good and consistent. Sangria was tasty and with a nice kick to it. Overall a nice crowd pleasing meal.