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    El Pollo Inka

    2.6 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    EL POLLO INKA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chaufa de Mariscos
    Lauretta N.

    I used to go to this restaurant for lunch when I worked nearby so I was in the area and tried it. They have daily lunch specials and today was different fried rice (Chaufa). I ordered the seafood chaufa. Chicken soup came immediately and it was nice and hot. A large plate of seafood fried rice came with lots of fish and was a generous portion. It was delicious and I took half of it home. Service was good and I would come back.

    Clara C.

    We felt like we made a great choice coming here, especially since it was our first time. We weren't very familiar with the menu, so we ordered based on the photos -- and everything turned out to be delicious. The food tasted very fresh. A lot of the dishes we ordered included squid, but each one was prepared differently, so the textures were all unique and enjoyable. It made the meal more interesting and satisfying. The atmosphere felt a bit exotic to me in a good way, and the service was friendly throughout our visit. The only downside was the restroom. It didn't seem to be cleaned very well, which was a little disappointing. Overall, though, the food quality and service made it a place we're glad we tried.

    Jaime C.

    Haven't visited this place for a while and was craving some good chicken. Place did not disappoint service can use some hep the may be understaffed but food was on point. Took a bit to get seated and even paying the bill was hard but small price to pay for delicious food. Got the pescado encebollado the whole chiken and a seafood dish. Will recommend all of them. I like the intimate family ran feeling however they maybe need more sense of urgency and friendlier people serving. Over all if you are just looking for good food at a chill place this is def place to be

    The chicken was undercooked and bland. Also the passionfruit was watered down.

    The chicken was undercooked and bland and the passion fruit was watered down. I was still charged becuase apparently I ate it. I only ate the rice. For future references do not charge your customers for an undercooked meal.

    Ceviche Mixto
    Anna V.

    Be careful in judging this place on their abysmal Yelp Rating - it seems to be both a nightclub and restaurant and most of the one star reviews are actually for the nightclub. We came for lunch on a Sunday. Service was quite slow and we were largely ignored after placing our orders, but the food and drinks were delicious! Our server completely disappeared after taking our orders and we had to flag down someone else for the bill. My ceviche was delicious!

    Anticucho de pollo (chicken)
    Briseida N.

    Me and my mom love Pollo inka. We usually come in on Friday night and it's usually busy. Yesterday it wasn't so busy so we got sat right away. Our server was very attentive and kind, he was a younger guy. The food was delicious per usual. We got the Anticuchos de pollo and Lomo saltado. The ambience is nice and it's so spacious in there. Always look forward to coming back!

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    Se puede bailar?

    I haven't seen any dancing there. The venue is large enough and in a great location.

    This place have salsa night Friday & Saturday?

    Yes, call them

    Does this place have a dj Saturday night?

    No, but they have live Peruvian music on the weekends.

    Does this place still have karaoke?

    Yes, El Pollo Inka Gardena has Karaoke every Thursday from 8 pm to 12 am

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    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

    Got a Half Chicken Only ($11.76) and a side of Tortillas ($0.80). The chicken was moist and very…read moreflavorful. The Aji Verde was creamy and does have some heat. Service was friendly and prompt. There was a very limited amount of parking. I opted to park in the residential area that was around the corner.

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    2 Half Chicken Combos ($13.15 each) + Drink ($2.95)  07-21-2023
    2 Half Chicken Combos ($13.15 each) + Drink ($2.95) 07-21-2023
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    Peru Chicha Peruvian Restaurant

    3.9
    (137 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    This place was disappointing. With the ratings and articles written about it in the past, I had…read morehigher expectations. I have tried to come here a few times prior but it was closed during business hours which probably was a red flag to begin with. I came here with a friend and it took awhile for them to even seat us. We got complimentary salsa n chips which was nice. We waited so long to get our order in. It felt like around 15-20 min before we were approached even though there was maybe one other set of patrons. Once we got our order in, it took awhile to get the food too. We ordered the lomo saltado and the beef chaufa. The beef chaufa was decent. The lomo saltado was okay. The beef was kinda chewy and not tender. There wasn't enough juices from the sauce for the rice provided to absorb. The fries themselves were already kinda getting soggy when I dug in. Overall disappointed that this place wasn't better than El pollo inka. The music/tv was loud and hard to talk at times as it was just blasting while everyone was trying to have a conversation while eating. Kind of a meh atmosphere.

    Cute place in a random strip mall. No counter but you sit and are helped as someone comes out of…read morethe back. The ceviche was soooo good. I usually don't care for white fish ceviche but omg this did not disappoint. We were asked how we wanted the beef cooked and it actually came out medium as asked! The lomo saltado was good! The quality of the meat was better than most places. Most of the dish however was made up of the french fries. Delicious gem... will be back to try all the different varieties of ceviche!

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