Ordered large family meal with chicken. Also had a small fried seafood platter. This was four…read morepeople for dinner and it was too much food. We got to pack the extra for another lunch and dinner the next day. Service was fine and it was not too noisy because we went early (5:00 on a Saturday).

Zero stars if that were an option. Came in with my family…read moreand was told the wait time would be about 15 minutes. No problem, we had a party of three and waited patiently. When we arrived, there were only two groups ahead of us, and the manager appeared to be handling seating. As time passed, it became clear that my party should have been next. Instead, another group walked in after us, and I watched as a table was cleaned and prepared for five people. I approached the manager to confirm whether we were being seated next. He acknowledged that I was right, admitted he remembered speaking with me earlier, but said the table was for five people. Despite that, he still seated the other party before us. By this point, our wait was well over 20 minutes. I even confirmed that the other group did not have a reservation--which would have been the only explanation that made sense. I've worked in the restaurant industry for over 20 years, and this kind of oversight completely ruins the experience. It's the simple things that matter. To make matters worse, yet another party walked in and was seated immediately. At that point, it felt intentional. Rather than assume the worst, I chose to leave. I will not be returning.

Dining at Kantu restaurant was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was…read moreexceptional, the staff attentive, and the ambiance was perfect for a cozy evening. Highly recommended . From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was spot on. Our server Luis was very professional , He recommended the most iconic Peruvian dishes to us, as well as the Pisco Sour and some signature cocktails. What a hidden gem! It feels like dining in a friend's home if your friend happens to be an amazing chef". The Lomo saltado was a flavor explosion, and the ribeye was cooked to perfection". I will definitely return with family and friends.

5/5 chicha morada $6.50 - sweet, sour, spicy gingery kick in the end, wish it was a bit less sweet,…read morebut amazing nonetheless 4/5 cappuccino $6.75 4/5 panacota $10 - passionfruit jelly is nice & tart, passion seeds add a nice crunch 3/5 choco flan $10 - flan is really good, altho i wish it was a bit less sweet, chocolate cake is extremely sweet, drowned in sugar syrup or something 2.5/5 service- only 2 servers at 1st & it's really busy, we had to ask for them to take the order cuz nobody checked on us after giving the menu, everything took forever- ordering, getting out for & drinks, & getting the check & paying

Noticed the change to waiter-service when dining in when we went a week ago…read more Jalea is still a big portion for the price. Fried calamari is good to add to it. The whole chicken was juicy, even the wings weren't dry.

Decided to try Simple Peruvian on Greenpoint Ave. During the Sunnyside food crawl, the sample was…read moregreat. After looking at the menu, I went to the kiosks to order the Loco Saltado. The friendly employee checked if I ordered from the kiosk, and I did. After 5 minutes or so, my order was ready and I took it to go. The stir-fried beef was really salty (think it's the marination) even when you eat the beef with the white rice or fries to try to dilute how much sauce there is. The tomato and onions were great. Tons of fries (that I can't finish it) and a small container of white rice. Have to come back and try the cerviche and fried rice next time.

Probably best Peruvian food I've had. Plenty of seating inside and it's super clean. Service was so…read morefriendly, I'd come back as much as I could if I lived in NY! We got: Ceviche mixto (5/5): I don't even like ceviche like that but it was fresh, great flavor. I liked the big corn kernels called choclo Lomo saltado (5/5): beef was so tender and flavorful wow. Sauce was perfect. 1/2 chicken with aji verde sauce (5/5): chefs kiss. Perfectly cooked chicken and with the sauce even better. Too bad I live in California otherwise I'd be here often. Prices were so reasonable for what it is!

A parking space lead us here. Since we admire Peruvian food we decided to give it a go!…read moreWe were greeted and picked our seats all the way in the back. A few minutes later a waiter took our order. We got papa huancaina, yuca fries, lomo salteado and sugar free inca cola. Everything was delicious and not spicy at all. I've had the papa huancaina at family functions and it's always spicy so being able to try this version was refreshing. The ambiance was very plain as there weren't many Inca decor. Nor any photos of Peru. The restaurant looked clean as were the restrooms. There's metered parking.

Very intimate and straight forward atmosphere! It's Lent Season and this was a really good spot for…read moreNo-Meat Friday to enjoy their seafood selections, especially their grilled pulpo! Hands down the best octupus I've tasted in NYC, and it's not an exaggeration. The staff was very attentive and humble.

Ordered takeout for lunch at grandma's but they open at noon. We didn't get to order any of the…read morerotisserie chickens because they had just opened and said it would take 1.5 hours until chicken is ready. We ended up ordering ceviche mixto (recommend!), skirt steak with pesto pasta, parihuela (mixed seafood soup, very rich), causa rellena (whipped potatoes with chicken/tuna, and arroz chaufa (Peruvian fried rice). Honestly, everything was delicious and fresh. The ceviche was the best out of everything we ordered and portion was great! Would probably come back to try their chicken next time.

El Pollo Inka Peru is a hidden gem! This place was…read morefantastic and the food was INCREDIBLE! Angelina used to come here as a little girl and it was wonderful and special for her to bring me here. The family meal fed as and we even had leftovers to bring home! If you're on a budget you get so much incredible food for the price! Even the atmosphere was so welcoming and beautifully inside. I'm calling this Queens' hidden gem and best kept secret! Gracias a todo en el restaurante and I cannot wait to be back again!

This is a perfectly fine Peruvian chicken restaurant. The decor is garish and the music loud, but…read morethe food was good and my server attentive. I'll return when I'm in the area.

Amar has become our go-to spot over the past year for authentic Peruvian food, and it never…read moredisappoints. The Pollo a la Brasa is a solid 10/10 -- although it can sometimes be slightly overcooked, it's always juicy and never dry. The green sauce is addictive; it's perfect on both the chicken and the jasmine rice. We've also tried several other dishes, including the Arroz Chaufa Pollo, Chicharrón de Pollo, Yuca Fries, Jasmine Rice, Beans, Maduros and Avocado Salad. Every dish has been flavorful and satisfying. The Arroz Chaufa and Chicharrón de Pollo are especially worth mentioning -- they're packed with flavor, and the Yuca Fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. If you're craving authentic Peruvian cuisine, Amar consistently delivers, and we'll definitely continue to be regulars!

The Aguadito de Pollo had chicken that basically fell off the bone. The taste was comforting,…read moresimilar to that of a Chicken Noodle Soup. The Pescado a la Chorrillana dish had a full crispy fish along with crispy yuca fries. The fish and rice was good, especially when soaked through with the sauce of the sautéed tomatoes. The staff was attentive, and the restaurant had a corner of plants, setting a cozy vibe.

The staff is amazing the foods even better. Se pasaron…read more They helped me and my 14 party family members and served us as if we were vip. Thank you!

We stopped at Mixtura because it was relatively close to JFK after a late-night arrival. It was a…read moreSaturday around 10 p.m., and finding an open place to eat at that hour was not easy, so this felt like a practical option on the way home. I live in New Jersey, and I knew that if I didn't eat somewhere near the airport, I was probably not going to eat at all that night. We ordered papa a la huancaína, a tamal, and leche de tigre, and the total came to about $48, which Its affordable by the area standards. Peruvian food is not necessarily cheap, so my issue was not mainly the price. My issue was the quality and the care behind the food. Its important to note here I am Peruvian, so I say this with real knowledge of the cuisine and with disappointment, not malice. The papa a la huancaína came with about four or five potato pieces, half an egg, one lettuce leaf, and no olive. Quantity-wise, the potatoes were fine, but the sauce told the whole story. It barely tasted like ají amarillo, and the flavor felt muted and commercial, like it was made more for cost control than for enjoyment. Huancaína sauce should have character, richness, and that unmistakable Peruvian flavor. This one felt flat. The tamal was decent in flavor, so I will give credit there, but it had only one slice of pork, no egg, and very little ají. It was a good size, but still did not feel worth the price. Again, it felt like the ingredients were being stretched too far. The most disappointing item was the leche de tigre. This is a dish that deserves much more respect because for many people, ceviche and related dishes are among the most recognized parts of Peruvian cuisine. This preparation did not feel delicate or authentic. It tasted like corners were cut. As someone who knows Peruvian food and has worked in restaurants before, I understand that using enough lime to properly prepare fish is expensive in the U.S. But that is exactly the point: if you are going to serve this dish, then do it right. If not, don't present it as something special. $21 for this? Honestly, I felt CHEATED. What frustrated me most is that this restaurant clearly has potential. The decor is nice, ready for selfies and Instagram pictures; you can tell effort was put into the presentation of the space. But to me, it felt like more attention went into ambiance than into the food itself. My impression was that the restaurant is aimed more at people who are not very familiar with Peruvian food and may accept a more mediocre version of it. For someone who truly knows and loves Peruvian cuisine, this was disappointing. I've had much better Peruvian food in less polished places in New Jersey, especially in Paterson. The decor at Mixtura may be prettier, but the food I had there was, at best, low-end mediocre. I ate it because I was hungry and it was late, and I appreciate that they were open when I needed a meal. But I would not go back, even in the same situation again. If you are Peruvian or very familiar with authentic Peruvian food, this may not be the place for you. If you are simply craving something nearby and are not especially focused on authenticity or quality, then maybe it will work for you. But for me, this is a one-time visit only. Sorry, its a NO-GO for a second visit.

We stopped in for an early Saturday dinner and were surprised to find the place completely empty…read more It felt like a hidden gem, especially given its years of Michelin recommendations. We shared the ceviche mixto, arroz con mariscos, and a dulce de leche dessert with tulle and cookies. The appetizer and entrée were excellent; the ceviche mixto was incredibly fresh, and the seafood in the arroz was perfectly cooked, with rice that was well-seasoned and flavorful. Unfortunately, the ice cream in the dessert was grainy, as if it had been sitting too long. This could have easily been a five-star experience. I wouldn't have held the dessert against them, but the service fell short. When we arrived, the server was on her phone and minimally attentive. Communication was a bit difficult, especially when asking about desserts which weren't on the menu. We had moved a candle from another table because it was so dark, and although she noticed, she didn't offer assistance. After dropping off our food, she didn't check on us at all and remained up front on her phone. She did inform us ahead of time that the credit card machine wasn't working, so payment would need to be cash or Zelle, which was fine. However, when we paid in cash, she didn't return with change, we had to ask for it, and she then disappeared to the back to retrieve it. The whole process was awkward. That said, the entrée was so good that I'd consider coming back to try more dishes...hopefully with better service next time.

So we decided to come check this place, it is advertised as a Michelin star place. I'm sorry, this…read morewas a let down, it is a Ceviche restaurant mainly, but the first thing they told us, WE DONT HAVE ANY FISH, therefore our choices were minimal. We ordered two Chilcanos which is a Peruvian drink, and we had no choice to go with than mix ceviche. After almost 30 min waiting, we got our entrees, you could tell the shrimp was frozen and the rest was sliced red onions on a salty lime sauce. This place was not a good experience, it's small and run down, there's no light and we were so cold cause there was no heat. I don't recommend you guys to waste your time here. I still don't know wha they ever got a Michelin star. Let down.

Came in for takeout for their number 3 DonAlex special, which is only available for takeaway. For…read more$30, you can get a whole chicken, rice or French fries, and a side salad. The salad is chock full with fresh vegetables, including beets and avocados! Chicken is delicious and juicy! Will absolutely return for takeaway again.

The food is horrible.. not real Peruvian food. The rice and beans taste fishy and the chicken is…read moretoo oily considering the is rotisserie chicken.. why there's so much oil!? Unless they add butter or grease to enhance the flavor.. I do not recommend this crappy place