My son and I drove 30 miles to try this place. We go there and it was packed, so that was a great…read moresign. My Seco de Carne was incredible, but my son's Chaufa de Mariscos was a bit of a letdown. I think they made a mistake and brought us Arroz con Mariscos instead. Service and atmosphere are great. We will definitely be back to make sure the chaufa is as good as everything else!

After having a bad experience at another Peruvian restaurant near by. I really enjoyed my food…read morequality, ambiance and customer service. The food was served super quick and no long wait times. Will definitely be back!

Ignore the iffy reviews. This was our first time trying this place and it was amazing!…read more It's a family owned business and the owner, Yvette is there to greet you and make sure everything is well. My son and I went on Valentine's Day. The place was decorated with heart balloons and flowers. We have been going to Pollo Inka for 25 years and the last 3 times we went the service was terrible and the food meh. By contrast, this food was so flavorful and the servings were huge. We took half of our food home. I am always looking for ways to support local small businesses so we will be back with the whole family.

Food was delicious! We had the ceviche mixto. Perfect mix of squid, shrimp, and fish. Definitely a…read moredecent portion. We got Tallarines saltado because we wanted pasta instead of the usual fries. They were nice and hot. Couldn't finish it all. We also got picante de mariscos which is like a curry/gravy with seafood. I feel is more like a savory sauce than what I call curry. It was my first time trying it so I was not disappointed. Service is attentive and staff has always been great. Which is what keeps us coming back.

Great service. Food came out really fast and fresh. Jesley was really nice serving us.read more

My visit visit to Kitchen was amazing. There was a. wonderful atmosphere, upscale and welcoming. My…read morehostess suggested the Ube coffee drink, and I was happy to taste the nice balance of flavor. Thank you for the suggestion Jesley! great drinks and service !!

This review is for everything EXCEPT the sushi roll…read more Before I talk about my entree, I just want to say David and Julianna made my first visit there really great. Welcoming, polite, very service oriented. Julianna has a laugh that lights up the world!! I had the best lomo saltado since my trip to Peru. Really delicious. Meat was tender! Acevichado roll was a complete miss for me. I ate one piece and the rest went into the garbage. It didn't taste right. Maybe I don't like fluke. For sure I don't like all the sauce over my sushi. I am sushi purist.

My friend and I came here this past Saturday night around 7:30 and were able to be seated right…read moreaway. There's actually a lot more seating here than you would think when first walking in. The staff here are very kind! I got the tofu saltado for $18. It comes with such a good portion that I actually was able to save some as leftovers for another meal! I liked that the tofu was more like tofu nuggets with edamame and carrots and had a nice crispy and savory crust. The flavor was really good, I just wish they gave more tomatoes and that the fries were crispy. The rice was cooked well too, just a little on the undercooked side.

Went tonight because Tik Tok promised Saturday was Cumbias and Disco night. Invited 3 additional…read morefriends. Arrived at 8 pm for good seating. We paid $10 each for the dance. I ordered Pina colada and it's was on the rocks as well the margaritas. Dinner was delicious as usual. Other people arrived for dinner And stayed for the dance without the bracelet which meant no cover charge for them. Cumbias were minimal and the Disco was non existent. I asked the DJ exclusively to put the disco music on, He put on 3 songs no one's ever heard of and continued with merengue and salsa. The place was SUPER hot no Air conditioner at all not even fans. It's an older crowd which is a plus plus with no drama. It's an ok place to get dinner and a night out. 80s music must be updated and don't call it cumbias because it's mostly merengue and salsa which is played on Fridays supposedly. Waitresses are tired so not very friendly and take a while to come back to the table, Will return as the food is good but will bring my own fan hopefully the blender is working and will NOT expect good Disco music.

My wife and I have gone a few times to Pollo Inka and always enjoyed their Lomo Saltado. Thinking…read morethat location didn't matter, we decided to try another location from the same restaurant chain. Unfortunately, this experience was very different from what we were accustomed to. It took maybe about 5 minutes to get seated, which was reasonable, and the waitress was friendly and welcoming. We already knew what we wanted, so ordering was quick and easy. We both ordered the Lomo Saltado, which comes with a cilantro-based chicken soup called Aguadito de Pollo. This is where we noticed the flavor profile at this location was not the same at all. The soup was salty and almost lukewarm. We were hungry, so we finished it, but it definitely wasn't enjoyable. As for the Lomo Saltado, it lacked flavor overall. It felt like the only flavor on the plate came from the meat being charred over the flame, but even then, both the meat and the dish itself tasted bland. About the only thing that had a consistent taste was the canned Inca Kola. Unfortunately, I will not be coming back to this location and will stick to going to the location in Lawndale instead.

We ordered the pollo saltado and the lomo saltado, and for me this is straight comfort food…read more Nothing fancy - just satisfying and consistently flavorful. The saltado was well-seasoned with tender meat and generous portions, and it always hits the spot. What really stands out, though, is the aji verde - their green sauce. It's bright, slightly spicy, and adds so much flavor to everything. I put it on the saltado, on the rice, and even on the bread. One small note - the soup felt watered down, which was a bit of a let down. Not a dealbreaker, but it used to be better. Service was friendly and attentive as well. Still, when I'm craving Peruvian comfort food in Torrance, El Pollo Inka is a good choice.

The food was amazing as always and at the restaurants vs the express locations you get the bread to…read moreeat along with your food which always is a huge bonus. Love those place the service was great as well the servers were very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant. The smells of all the food keeps you hungry for the whole visit. ‍

I've heard many good things about Aji, and I was glad to finally try them! They were pretty empty…read morefor Sunday lunch (which I don't mind at all!), so service was quick and kind. We tried their lomito saltado and arrocito norteno. They didn't provide any aji sauce for the lomito (surprising) but were quick to bring some when we requested it. The beef was very tender! So although definitely more expensive than more casual Peruvian spots, we could taste the quality. I also loved the arrocito norteno, as I love seafood paella, and this was basically that. The scallops and octopus were so good! This place is a bit more luxe than the other Peruvian places I've tried before, which is reflected in their price. Although we were there in the day, I could imagine this place being a cute date spot at night. Glad to try this main stay in Long Beach and would recommend for a bit more upscale meal (although no pressure to dress nice at all, just seems like that vibe).

A serendipitous turn in fortunes found my Wife & I travelling towards "Home Sweet Home" after the…read moreoriginal Peruvian restaurant we had chosen to have dinner at was closed for a private party. Aji on 4th Streets Retro Row delivered the goods as my Wife & I had journeyed down to Peru in 2024 and from Lima, Cusco and Puno. The flavours encompassed in the dishes we'd ordered which were the Lomito Saltado and the Aji De Gallina were as authentic here as what we dined on back in 2024 which certifies them as premier purveyors of Peruvian cuisine. Drinks wise, they had Maracuya juice which is their local version of passionfruit in that region as well as Chicha Morada which is their Purple Corn beverage composed of cinnamon, cloves, fresh lime juice and when in Peru, they'll utilize pineapple husks for flavouring. It apparently is more popular in Peru than Coca-Cola and after a few sips you'll inevitably see why. Next up when I return will be the Causa trio, in the meanwhile this establishment comes heavily recommended from someone who has traveled to Peru as they hit the nail on the head with their offerings.

This restaurant blew me away!! I hope they get the due they deserve because our experience was a…read more10/10! Parking was easy and ample. The first thing I noticed was the lush garden where they're literally growing the food! Dining area is intimate and theres a lovely patio option. Service was super attentive without being bothersome. The server was bilingual and easily answered our questions about the menu. There are some traditional options if you don't have an adventurous palate, but the Peruvian dishes we tried were OUTSTANDING! We also tried a hand batched passionfruit drink that was unique and delicious! We honestly didn't have room for dessert but we are going back again as soon as we can. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

A local Peruvian restaurant in Long Beach. We went here on a Saturday around 2pm before a festival…read moreand it hit the spot for quality and quantity of food. We got the beef empanada and chicken empanadas. Those were pretty nice portions for $4 each and had generous fillings. I liked the beef one more. The lomo saltado was okay - the beef was cooked to medium but only a little juicy and a bit tough. The fries felt like they were frozen as some had weird texture and the rice is undercooked. I've had better so I was a little disappointed. The tallarine verde con pollo is a pesto pasta with chicken, Peruvian style. I love the creaminess and very flavorful and hearty pesto sauce in the dish. Noodles were of good texture despite it being very hot in temperature. The sangrias were excellent. For $7 it is fair for a nice cocktail drink. I liked the red sangria more. It was fairly strong. Service is good as expected since we were the only table and they made sure we got everything we wanted, on request. Prices were a bit high (my first impression from menus a year ago was like, wow nice value for good portions at good quality, but prices have almost doubled plus 4% extra which makes it hard to justify casually going here unless for a nice meal out, minus the ambience, which is where I took off a star)

My supervisor recommended this spot. There are lot of great chicken spots like Chicken Maison but…read morethere's a reason why this spot is on the Michelin-Guide AMBIANCE Parking: Small parking lot (5 cars) and then all is street parking. Seating: No-frills setup but good art to feel like you're in Peru. Good for small groups, inside seating for about 20 people. Vibes: Welcome to Gardena! Nothing flashy of mainstream LA but you can appreciate its local charm. Very much a local, no-hype spot. You walk in, smell the chicken roasting, and already know what you're getting into. It's all about the food here. FOOD / DRINKS: 2 Piece Chicken & 2 Sides (Recommend) This is the main event. Juicy, well-seasoned, and that rotisserie flavor really comes through. Pollo a la brasa is a Peruvian staple known for its roasted, marinated chicken cooked over heat for that smoky flavor --and this delivers on that expectation. Signature aji sauce - garlic, peppers, lime, cilantro. The beans were hearty and filling, and the coleslaw helped balance out the richness of the chicken. Finally the tortilla provided nice savory and comforting flavors. Nothing overly fancy, but they do the job well. Chicha Morada (Recommend) Refreshing and slightly sweet--perfect to wash everything down. It's a traditional Peruvian drink made from purple corn with fruit and spices, giving it that unique flavor. CUSTOMER SERVICE Straightforward and efficient. Gets the job done. TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Awesome! Good food, reasonable prices and a pleasant experience. It's a solid spot for Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Nothing fancy, but that's the appeal-- straight to the food. If you're looking for some Peruvian flavors, this is your spot. TIPS: * OG Location * Don't skip the chicha morada

I have pass this place so many times and never even considered stopping here until at a UYE, Alana…read moreM. stated to me that this chicken is so delicious, and she was absolutely right. There is a small place with a small parking lot, about four parking spaces with one handicap space. You ordered your food at one window and pay at another window, we ordered the chicken combo which came with two pieces of the grilled fire roasted chicken a salad and some fresh cut fries, the chicken was so flavorful juicy and crispy skin, most of the crowded called in their order to pick up, all of the staff were nice and friendly too.

After having amazing tempura bowls in Japan, my husband and I were so excited to find this place…read more We came here on a Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised that there was no wait. There was plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. I got the Special Tempura Bowl and my husband got the Special Tempura Plate. We bother really liked our meals! The food quality is top notch and the tempura was so crunchy. The tempura shrimp and egg are our favorites. Service was great, friendly and quick. Would love to come back and try their sushi and soba.

delicious tempura! so crunchy and delicious, not soggy at all. i went for the premium tempura bowl…read moreand dont regret paying extra for the eel. the batter was pretty light, and even though we had it for lunch, I didnt feel gross after the meal like I tend to do with other fried foods. also came with the usual warm and comforting miso soup. service was fast and nice, and the seating area had a good amount of seats including the bar area so there was barely any wait. a friend put our name down at 12:30 and we were seated within 5 min on a Sunday. i would definitely revisit Carlos Jr for some crispy tempura :)