We just happened to be walking by this way and I bookmarked El Pollo Inka Peru. I love Peruvian style rotisserie chicken, so we came here a few days later. Reading some reviews from my friends, it seems there was a UYE here (over 15 years ago), before I even knew what Yelp was. We were all set to try out one of their Combo meals. On a quiet Tuesday night, I wanted to do takeout, but since it was pretty empty, we decided to dine in and there was only 1 other couple on the other side of the dining room. Our server brings a cup of the signature salsa verde (green sauce) and a dish of Peruvian corn nuts to snack on. Before having Peruvian food, I never knew corn kernels could come in Paul Bunyan size. The soup of the day was Sopa de Pollo and we got 2 bowls to share between the 3 of us. It was very tasty with big hunks of chicken in each bowl. We ordered Combo #2, which consists of a whole pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), avocado salad, salchipapa, maduros and arroz amarillo (yellow rice). The chicken is marinated and grilled perfectly, though on the small side, which made it really tender. I really wonder about the dish origin of salchipapa and how Peruvian cooks came up with serving French Fries and butterflied hot dogs together. One odd thing was that condiments (ketchup, mustard & mayonnaise) were served in packets like at fast food restaurants. What's also odd was that they are the exact same brand of packets used by all the other Peruvians restaurants that I have been to. They must all use the same supplier. I really want to come back to try the Lomo Saltado and the Chaufa. I always tease my Peruvian co-worker about the parallels of Peruvian and Chinese that chaufa comes from chow fahn (fried rice) or see yow is soy sauce. Don't ask me what Lomo is in Chinese because it's NSFW. read more

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El Pollo Inka Peru is a hidden gem! This place was fantastic 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! read more

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

i asked if they cud turn on the AC b/c when i walked in, the inside was hotter than outside. waitress proceeded to say that the AC is "alrdy on". 30 seconds later, she propped the door open. if the AC were on, y wud u need to keep the door open??? potato wedges were hard and dry. rice was hard and dry. chicken was soft and dry. toilet cud not flush. read more

I did take out and the food was delicious!!! Would definitely recommend this place as you can eat in as well!!!

Tastes better and costs less than Pio Pio! I still visit after all these yrs, and that fateful UYE. Still holds, and that green sauce is MMM! read more

1 Star I've been a loyal customer for years -- I even drive over 40 minutes just to eat here because the food has always been worth it. But today changed everything. The pollo was dry, totally not up to their usual quality. Our server dropped the food off and disappeared. Never checked in, never asked if everything was okay. Another server eventually stepped in so I could place a to-go order. Then came the bill... and to my surprise, they automatically added the tip. Just my wife and I having lunch -- no big group, nothing fancy -- and they didn't even ask. I've come here with 3 or more people before and never had this happen. I always tip well, but this felt wrong. Really disappointed. After all these years supporting this place, I'm sad to say I won't be coming back. read more

El Pollo Inka Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

The food was amazing, and the service was fast and delivered with a smile. The delivery people are pleasant and communicate with a friendly demeanor. The portions are generous -- sometimes I can even make them last for two days. I'm a very happy customer! The picarones and chicken are my favorites, read more

I went there for soup. I paid $6 for a chicken leg, scallions and broth. It also had chunks of garlic cloves -_- DISGUSTING... It didn't come with noodles or rice!!! Waste of money! read more

El Pollo Inka Peru - Chicken soup - Peruvian Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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I really wanted to like this place, but the food here is just not it. If you are looking for a great Peruvian cuisine experience, keep looking because this is not a good representation. The ceviche was not good... The fish was not fresh & it didn't have flavor. The palta rellena was worse... chicken was dry w/out flavor, and avocado a little hard and black spots all over. Then there was the staff.... Upon entering, they just look at you like "what!?" w/out saying anything. Hilarious. Our waitress was alright, not friendly but also not rude. Once served, she never came back to see how everything was or if we needed anything. I had to wave to get her attention, & the place was not busy. The ambiance is okay... I give an extra star because they have a tv to watch the soccer game. read more

The seafood didn't taste fresh, which really affected the overall dish. In addition, the corn tasted overripe and the texture wasn't pleasant. The service was fine, but the food quality needs improvement. I hope they can work on the freshness of their ingredients because the place has potential. read more

Local Peruvian Spot Near Me. Affordable Food. Best To Get The Family Meal. So You Can Get A Variety Of Food. I Would Rather Eat In Instead Of Take Out. Either Way You Get What You Get. I Would Vome Back Again. read more

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Wow !!! Should have walked out but I was very hungry & craving their chicken !! This review has nothing to do with their food !! It was based on the way I was greeted & treated !! Horrible customer service with attitude !!!! I work hard for my money so when I enter any establishment I want to be treated with respect & a Lil gratitude because I can go eat any where I please but today I was craving Roasted Chicken ... Friday 10/22/31 @ about 12:15 pm, was on Queens Blvd. and decided to eat here !!! Walked in the place was empty; upon entering from the left entrance door you kind up walk to a split.. you can either go to the right of left there's a wall up the middle and one counter that runs through both sides !! No signs posted to direct you so I went right !! Two female workers wrapped up in a big conversation & one was on her cell phone ... like ok .. I yelled out what side for take out ?? So I stayed to the right !! I'm a righty !!! Then I get ignored while standing there & looked at in the face mind you & then I get told wrong side !!! Ok, I let that go... I placed my order 1/2 chicken with Salad .. asked for a green sauce for my salad dressing ... strange looks !! Then my order comes out ... I check the bag only 1 green sauce .. so I ask for another ... her look was priceless!! Then a cook happened to be upfront he gladly handed me the 2nd green sauce .. the cooks are more friendly then the woman up front !! Only 1 Napkin that came in the pre packed fork & knife take out ... No Salt & Pepper !! I mean the salt & pepper no big deal but no extra napkins !! WT !! ?? The food was delicious & on point but the experience at the counter to order was unprofessional !!! She had an attitude; was nasty !! Load !!! I would have like to say she's a Lil racy towards non Hispanic people !!! After reading some of the reviews Yelp I'm right !! So I will never return to this place again !!! I've patronized their other location and never experienced this kind of treatment !!! Take a look at some of their other reviews / pictures I've posted !! Pass this place up is you don't have a Spanish speaking person with you !!! Sooooo Long Inka your a real Stinka !! Thanks, Greg D. read more

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Fantastic food!! Thank you. Green sauce was delicious with the baked chicken. The avocado salad with the light dressing was perfect, thank you so much. read more

Food is delicious. Sizable portions, seasoned well, and good variety of menu items. Service was prompt for a Thursday evening; we were seated immediately, and tended to timely. Ambiance is as expected for a neighborhood kind of restaurant. If you're craving Peruvian and you're in the area, this is a solid choice. My only gripe is the price-- while not unfair, it asks for more updated decor. Still a solid restaurant for food and service and would revisit for that alone. read more

This neighborhood favorite may have become a landmark in Forest Hills. Peruvians can roast a chicken as well as anyone and we're happy to have Pollo Inka here. Super fast and friendly staff. Super basic and traditional Chicken, Rice, Beans, Avocado Salad and of course, the Green Sauce Definitely more of a Togo type of place when the rotisserie chicken itch hits ya. read more

Good service, good food, good vibe. Went on a Saturday to the Peruvian restaurant with 5 family members. $$ Food was fresh and Yummy. The restaurant was clean, not too packed. Sangria was good too. Found street meter parking easily. The waitresses were nice. Will go again. read more

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We went to this restaurant today my wife and I were happy with the service and food, Sofia our waitress was really great

Undercooked chicken being served at this place?? Not the first time!! I did bring it to them but I give back the same uncooked chicken. read more

El Pollo Inka Peru - Undercook chicken being served at this place? - Peruvian Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Food was great, service was great. I had the Ceviche and it was really good. Definitely recommend it.

The waitress was amazing she was so sweet and tried to be accommodating. The food was disgusting and inedible. The empanadas tasted like they've been stored somewhere for a long time, then taken out and microwaved. The lomo lacked flavor. The tres leches also tasted old. Everything was just poor quality. The food was over priced. The ambiance was nice, we went during the day so no one was there. The music is very loud, but I'm sure if we asked them to turn it down they probably would've since it was empty. read more

The food is delicious, and service is very attentive and quick. The ambience is small, quiet, but cozy enough for a family with kids to enjoy. I would recommend ordering in rather than ordering out. Food is really good so the online orders pile up and can be a wait for pickup. read more

La comida súper deliciosa recomiendo este restaurante peruano la atención es súper buena y súper acogedor el lugar

Great food! I have ordered the roasted chicken several times, and the taste is consistently delicious. Highly recommend it

This place had the best deal in town. We usually order a whole chicken, yellow rice, avocado salad and tostones and it comes to something like $40. We often have a whole second meal to go between two people. The chicken is tasty, but the real draw is the spicy green sauce and the garlic dressing. You can even just order the sauces. Go here! read more

This place charges extra for everything such as sauces and containers. Nothing shows me a place is struggling when they charge for the little things. Pío Pío does not do that. read more

I am black women that every time I go this location for my lunch hour on Queens Blvd they are very rude to African American people. The tall lady with blonde hair always rolling her eyes and avoids taking our orders. The guy will take everyone around us orders before they ask if we need help. 2024 and we have to still deal with RACIST people. Making me and my girlfriends as BLACK women feel so uncomfortable and we have been going here for lunch for over 3 year and RACIST should not be on the menu. read more

Small Peruvian shop in Forest Hills area that rivals Pio Pio. Special thanks to Lizz K and Helena H for organizing a UYE event here. This place looks like a small family shop, so our Yelper group of 30 literally overran the entire restaurant. Amongst the group of 30, we had divvied up into smaller groups. My immediate group had 7, and we ordered the following: Combo #2 for $22: 1) Pollo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5B4Rvyb5CqXMqXeR9RI2GQ?select=XoTztuEXfmJWNhC9bLxSzw 2) Arroz 3) Maduro - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5B4Rvyb5CqXMqXeR9RI2GQ?select=v9PPgfuMJwD0DNmKbfAicA 4) Salchipapa (French Fries & Sliced Hot Dog) - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5B4Rvyb5CqXMqXeR9RI2GQ?select=wqwO0N2htgxlLUI86fqhxw 5) Ensalada (Salad) - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5B4Rvyb5CqXMqXeR9RI2GQ?select=tYG5D4M7XOaJ1oHu7ot0fg Other items off the regular menu: 1) Anticuchos (Diced Cow's Heart on a Stick) - this was not as scary as I thought it'd be. It tasted like regular beef... okay maybe a little tougher. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5B4Rvyb5CqXMqXeR9RI2GQ?select=MHvEy0jpswxbHk3CnZ__Dw 2) Choclo con Queso (Peruvian Corn & Cheese) - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5B4Rvyb5CqXMqXeR9RI2GQ?select=NxD_khCxRH7WdocQuMyAGg 3) Tamale (Corn Dough filled with Chicken, Egg, and Olives) - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5B4Rvyb5CqXMqXeR9RI2GQ?select=CUNXxHiavEw5x6cNHGKCYQ 4) Arroz Chaufa Carne (Peruvian Fried Rice with Beef) - this fried rice was so good that we ended up ordering 2 plates. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5B4Rvyb5CqXMqXeR9RI2GQ?select=gd8bBW6nvJECGKxQxr4njQ MUST GET ITEMS: 1) Pollo 2) Arroz Chaufa Carne 3) Antichuchos (Diced Cow's Heart on a Stick) if you're feeling adventurous! Few Notes: 1) Lunch specials 11am to 4pm ($7 and $9) Monday through Friday 2) Free Delivery Another location at: 78-06 101st Ave Ozone Park, NY 11416 http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-pollo-inka-peru-new-york read more

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I came here for the first time the day after the blizzard and was fairly impressed, much better than I had anticipated. Yes, it's all about the green sauce. It goes great with everything. So delicious with a nice kick. I ordered half of a chicken with yellow rice and my husband the lomo saltado. We also ordered the fried calamari and manduros to share. The chicken was so moist and tasty. Not a bit dry. While the yellow rice looked boring, it was flavored well. The lomo saltado was a disappointment though. The beef was tough to a point where I had to spit a piece out because I couldn't chew through it. It also had an iron taste to it despite being cooked through. Not a fan at all. The calamari was your typical calamari. It was fried well, not over-battered, and not too oily. Interestingly it did not come with any special side sauce, so we just used the green sauce - yay, more food to dunk in the green sauce! Having the option of at least a simple marinara sauce would have been nice though. The calamari was a huge portion. It does come with yucca fries underneath the calamari to, you know, make it look fuller (is my guess) but I'm not complaining. The manduros were okay. It was a good amount of food and we definitely had leftovers for the next day. We probably would just stick with the chicken next time versus venturing out and ordering beef here again. In terms of their service, I don't have any complaints. The service was quick and attentive. Prices are very reasonable and they have some great combo specials. I see myself coming back. read more

El Pollo Inka Peru - lomo saltado ($14) - Peruvian Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Good food and great sangria. They have great food combos as well that are inexpensive and is tasty. The service is great

I come to this location because it's within walking distance of my house. However, every time I come to this establishment there is always a problem with the waitress. Nowhere on the menu does it state that you can't order white meat chicken when ordering the special that comes with two sides. She always says that only one of us can have it with white meat. She seems to have an attitude all the time. When it's time to take the tip, she's always happy though. We give a tip of nearly half the bill because it's the right thing to do but she doesn't deserve it. I guess I'll be driving over to Pio Pio from now on. read more

Their roasted chicken is a masterpiece of flavor. And add a dab of Peruvian green sauce to really set your taste buds free. Whether it is rice and beans or avocado salad with homemade dressing, everything is simply delicious. That is what to expect at El Pollo Inka. (See Newsblaze story) read more

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Bad service! Cold Food! Male waiter not professional! Gave me a weird look when i asked him a question about my food which was wrong!! Female waitress by the cashier was speaking loud... and then was shouting from her post about how my food can be taken back so they can re-do it... uhh no thanks!!! In all honesty I didn't send the food back bc i was scared of the repercussions... My food was wrong and it was COLD meanwhile my boyfriend's food was blazing hot!! The chef must have a bad timing issue as to when to prep and cook the food in a appropriate time frame, hence why my food was COLD!! When we asked the waiter to break the 10$ and keep 5$ he decided to take the whole 10$. We had to remind him to bring the change!!! Mind you these ppl did not deserve the tip!! Here's a verbal tip Pollo Inkaa & for free too! Provide proper etiquette in a restaurant; stop being loud! Dont serve cold food with mistakes! The staffs demeanor was bad except for the tall slim female who was attentive! read more

Terrible service. My spaghetti didn't had sauce. No water refill?? I would never comeback.

1st Time coming here. We ordered Combo 1 and the food is amazing. Chicken is very well seasoned and not over cooked. Their salad is yummy! I highly recommend giving this spot a try. read more

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I had their half-chicken with rice and beans and was really satisfied. Huge portion sizes and inexpensive prices make me happy. The chicken was well seasoned, extremely juicy and uber tender. Their rice and beans were also pretty decadent. Washed it all down with their chicha morada which was pretty refreshing. The aftertaste was somewhat tart, but I guess it just takes some getting accustomed to. Overall, I had a pretty solid first experience at El Pollo Inka. I was full after finishing my meal and best of all, it was all for under $15! Service was quick and efficient and COVID protocols were enforced. Definitely support your local businesses and come here for your Peruvian food fix. read more

This place is my fav. Forget Tu Casa! If you feel sick, get their chicken and rice soup with veggies. It will make you feel like a spring chicken! read more

Flavorful chicken. Avocado salad good too! Much of everything else is fried, which I don't do. read more

Deliciosa la comida ,pero muy mala la atención las muchas están más pendientes de su teléfono, que de los clientes.

I've lived in or around Forest Hills for some time. I stop in to grab food only a few times a year but have noticed a serious decline in service. The wait staff is completely oblivious to their poor service. You wait to place an order with not even a glance your way and the table service isn't much better. Maybe they're young or maybe they don't care. Either way it's not cool. Such a shame because the food is still pretty good. It would be nice to get a smile and an acknowledged as a paying customer. read more