Do yourself a favor and eat Peruvian cuisine. The citrus and fish this place is dealing is solid…read more Another hidden gem here right next to my gym nonetheless! We went for their lunch special which did not disappoint and of course service was wonderful as well. Nice space, tasty food with a reasonable price for the lunch special menu and kind people is a winning equation for a good restaurant.

I tried the ceviche triology and it was good. I recommend this dish to be shared as it is big. I…read morealso tried the tacu tacu con pescado a lo macho. Pricey for what it is. The tacu tacu was dry. Their maracuya sour was good but I have tried better ones. Waitresses were attentive. Ambiance is good and clean.

Tacu Taku Peruvian Kitchen is a real gem if you're looking for authentic Peruvian cuisine…read more Everything - from the dishes to the Peruvian beer felt genuine and delicious. It's located in a very unassuming spot, tucked into a parking lot in a slightly industrial area, but don't let that fool you. Inside, you'll find something special. What stood out even more was the owner/manager, who went to great lengths to make us feel welcome. He took the time to explain the menu and recommend the best choices for both food and drinks, making the whole experience feel personal and effortless. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and combined with the authenticity of the food, it makes for a memorable visit. Definitely worth seeking out.

Today on our Anniversary, my wife and I had lunch here. Food was amazing as always. We had ceviche…read moremixto for appetizer, this our favorite ceviche place. Then I had "Lomo saltado" and my wife had the "Pescado a lo Macho". Everything was excellent!! I highly recommend this restaurant. And we'll come visit very soon again.

Service was non-existent & it was only 2 tables in the entire spot. She forgot my friend's juice &…read moremy empanada. Had to request items twice. Thankfully the items we ordered tasted fresh & they were perfectly seasoned. Grab to go orders here to avoid the table service.

The best soup around here. Very hearty and when feeling bad it hits the spot. They are quick and…read moreaffordable.

Always amazing food and good service here. Had the ceviche, octopus skewers, and mint lemonade.read more

My friend recommended we stop by here because we love getting Peruvian food whenever i come to…read moretown. It's in a little corner of the plaza but parking is easy and the place is clean, colorful and spacious. We were sat easily as a party of 4 on a Saturday at 2p. The service was great, the staff was friendly and super attentive. I started with a maracuya sour, one of my favorite drinks of all time and not super common to find. It was so good, made perfectly. To eat, i was craving tallarines -- sadly, they don't have that here. I pivoted to splitting a ceviche tradicional as an appetizer and a Lomo saltado. I ordered the steak medium rare. The ceviche was good, they really skimp on the choclo and sweet potato though. The Lomo came out overcooked. My companion's did come out medium rare, maybe they gave him mine, but why would they ever make them as well-done as mine came out i don't know. So they remade it for me. It was better but really nothing special. For ~$30 a plate i wanted a little more. The menu could have had more options in my opinion too, but it was still a nice lunch and the friendly service helped make it better.

Stumbled across this place in Hollywood completely by chance. I was craving Peruvian, searched…read morenearby, and this place popped up. I'll be honest, when we pulled in, we almost turned around. The restaurant looked like it was under renovation, and it was completely empty. But let this be a reminder: never judge a restaurant by first impressions. We gave it a shot, and I'm so glad we did. The woman taking care of us was incredibly friendly and accommodating, especially with my wife's special requests. The service was warm and welcoming from start to finish. Now for the food... wow. The Lomo Saltado was great. The steak was cooked perfectly, the flavors were outstanding, and everything tasted fresh. Even the salad was excellent, which isn't something I usually rave about. Funny part. When we walked in, I thought, "Uh-oh... why is nobody here?" But as soon as we finished our food, it was like someone flipped a switch. The place started filling up, and by the time we walked out, it was packed. I guess we just arrived at the perfect time! It does look like they're expanding and renovating the restaurant, which is great to see. I'm not just going to tell you to try Kausitas.... I'm going to tell you to run there. Outstanding food, a hidden gem that's absolutely worth discovering. We'll definitely be back.

My family and I have frequented this restaurant many times because the food is genuinely very good…read more Unfortunately, after our most recent experience, we decided we won't be returning. We visited on Tuesday night as a party of 7 (5 adults and 2 children), and we were actually the only customers dining inside the restaurant. I had called ahead beforehand to confirm they were open and let them know the size of our party. When we arrived, the table was nicely prepared, which we appreciated. The food itself was great. That has never been the issue. What completely changed the experience for us was the automatic 25% gratuity added to the bill. When I politely asked why the gratuity was so high, I was told their structure is based on party size: 18% for 3+ people, 20% for 5+, and 25% for 7+. While the receipt does mention that parties of 3 or more are subject to a service charge, nowhere are those percentages clearly disclosed beforehand. A 25% automatic gratuity for a table of 7, especially in an otherwise empty restaurant with average service, feels excessive and misleading. For context, I am not someone who refuses to tip. I regularly tip 18-20%, even when service is mediocre, because I understand this is how servers make a living. But customers should be allowed to decide whether service warrants 25%, not have it automatically imposed without clear transparency. What made it worse was the dismissive attitude we received when simply asking about it. Again, the food was good. That's what makes this disappointing. But good food alone does not make up for poor customer experience and lack of transparency. Will not be returning.

Will need to give it another visit. I am admittedley not a lover of octopus. But due to a friend…read morewho loves it, I am making an effort! Service is A+! Very clean. Very helpful and descriptive of menu offerings. The octopus did not win me over nor did my octopus eating friend think it was as tender as it should be. But their magic mushroom roll was amazing! I would come back for that alone!

WHOA! I happened…read moreupon Origen by mistake. I searched "Sushi" on Yelp and found a place called "Sushi Sogo" which is now closed and has been replaced by Origen. There was no signage on the building but the door did say "Origen". I almost left but then another car pulled up and I asked them if this was a sushi spot and they said yes. We all walked into a very empty spot aside from the staff of 3. The place is small but very cute. The decor is modern and it appeared to be very clean and well maintained. I was handed the menu by a sweet lady whom I learned had just started working there 2 days ago so it was clear that she didn't know the menu that well but even still, she made suggestions based on what she was familiar with and what other diners seemed to enjoy. Upon her suggestion, I decided to go with the Magic Mushroom roll which was $19 and the Garlic Edamame which I believe was about $12 (don't quote me though). I was taking my food to-go so please forgive my photos. It was dark out and I was in my car. Let me say first...The Magic Mushroom roll does not LOOK appealing in the least so truthfully, just going off of sight alone, I had low expectations. The chef though, specifically asked me to please taste the roll first before I add wasabi, soy sauce or any other sauce. So when I got in my car, I got my wasabi/soy ready but I tasted the first piece without adding anything and WOW!!!!! It was literally amazing and honestly, I dipped into my sauce combo maybe once. The roll was phenomenal on its own! This roll has Panko breaded shrimp in the center, avocado, and some sort of cream on top with a smoky mushroom perched on top of the sauce. Then it's torched which adds to the smoky flavor that's out of this world!!! I will say that the sushi rice was a tad bit overcooked but that didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying this roll. With Each bite, I was in awe! The panko crunch almost made me sing. This roll was delicious! The only thing I would have appreciated more was if it were a bit bigger. It was a 10 piece roll but each piece is small enough to pop in your mouth and if you're hungry you're gonna definitely eat more than one roll...so I'd say EASILY at least $50 per person for 2 rolls each, as I observed rolls and other menu items averaging about $24. This is a fusion place with very interesting menu items. There are also your traditional Peruvian dishes like Chaufa, Saltado and Ceviche. Though I didn't taste any of these items, there was a beautifully put together photo/video montage playing on a screen behind the sushi bar and the food looked like ART! You can tell that the chef is passionate about his dishes and if I had to judge what the rest of the food tastes like based on what I ate tonight, I'd go out on a limb and assume it's all delicious!!

We were in the Hollywood area and on the hunt for Peruvian food. This restaurant popped up and we…read moredecided to give it a try. It's in a very teeny strip mall, which did not have any parking spots. But across the street is a bigger strip mall with lots of parking. So, we easily found a spot there. The dining room is nicely decorated and clean. (The bathroom was spotless.) We were first greeted by a young lady who did not speak any English. I guess I asked too many questions (in Spanish) because she gave us to the other waitress (who spoke English, but we still communicated in Spanish). I tried to order a Pollo Saltado with Tacu Tacu but was told only the Lomo Saltado could be combined with the Tacu Tacu (still not sure why). Anyway, we ordered a fish ceviche, a Tallarin Saltado de Pollo, and a Lomo Saltado. The ceviche was decent. It was nicely seasoned and lemony. However, I struggled with a few fatty pieces of fish. The Tallarin Saltado de Pollo came covered in raw scallions (eek for my raw onions allergy), which I painstakingly picked off. The waitress offered to bring me a new meal when she saw what I was doing. I declined. I guess I didn't think I needed to warn about raw scallions when I asked for my onions to be well-cooked because I am allergic to raw onions. However, it was very good. The chicken was just right, not too dry. And I had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. The Lomo Saltado, too, was tasty. But the beef was very chewy because it was overcooked. We liked that both meals had a good flavor without being too salty (a problem we have with a lot of Peruvian restaurants). The eatery seats about 40 and was half full with 1 table of 10 and 5 tables of 2. I am guessing there was a chef in the kitchen. But the two young ladies had a difficult time keeping up and service was slow. One person at the large table got their meal so late they packed it to go home. When we were done with our meal, the waitress brought us two complimentary desserts. They were Mazamorra Moradas (a gelatin-type dessert with the purple fruit and other fruits in it). It was refreshing. I think it was offered because of the raw-onion fiasco. Luner for two with ceviche and two meals was $75. The food here was decent and there was even live music (though a tad loud), but the slow service was a detriment.

Traditional Peruvian food featuring the usuals: ceviche; lomo saltado, jalea, arroz con mariscos,…read moreetc. Service was friendly and while the food was good, it came out a little on the slow side. Unfortunately I didn't try the desserts because I had a ceviche de pescado to start and a lomo saltado as a main dish. Parking may be an issue but I think you can park across the street in the shopping plaza.

Not all holes in the walls are great. The multiple dead animals freaked me out. There was a weird…read moremildew smell in the air. In the bathroom there were dead bugs. The empanadas were greasy but crispy and good the tostones were too but the guacamole didn't taste like guacamole, it was sour and looked weird. I don't know if we will be back. The smell was very off putting for me. The servers were really nice and attentive. Can not promise I will be back.

My family and myself love Colombian food. This place is very cozy a little loud but you can eat in…read morepeace. The service was superb our waitress brought everything we needed. The food was good. I had the bandeja Paisa my favorite.