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    Kausa

    4.1 (218 reviews)
    ModeratePeruvian, Desserts, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Roast Chicken
    Scott B.

    Kausa is such an amazing little Peruvian Restaurant in Hells Kitchen. It's no-nonsense, unpretentious restaurant that delivers up some yummy food and drinks! I feel like Kausa is a hidden secret, as it's never super crowded. And the crowd you do see there mostly includes locals who know the deal. On our first visit, we sat at the bar and had yummy drinks (and were served by a super nice bartender who gave us the low down on all the best selections at Kausa). We ordered the Chicken meal, which was easily shareable for two. It featured yummy roasted chicken, rice & beans, avocado, salchipapa (fries mixed with sausage), and all the usual Peruvian sauces (verde sauce and ají amarillo). Everything was mouth-watering! Trust. In fact, I'm getting excited just thinking about going back to Kausa! Final thoughts = If you're hanging out in HK, hit up Kausa. You'll be glad you did.

    Desiree N.

    Kausa is one of those Peruvian restaurants I absolutely love coming back to. On this visit, my friend and I decided to challenge ourselves and ordered the octopus and the salmon with black ink sauce. Wow, both dishes were outstanding. My salmon was perfectly cooked and packed with just the right amount of flavor, while my friend's octopus she mentioned was a little bit on the salty side. To my surprise, she still finished every bite. To end the evening, we shared the tres leches cake, which was creamy, moist, and had the perfect texture. From the adventurous dishes to the wonderful dessert, Kausa was a fantastic place to enjoy a memorable night.

    1/2 chicken meal, tostones and salad.
    Nando F.

    An awesome find. We were hunting for new spot to order lunch from (at work) and someone suggested we could try Kausa. Our go to spot for Peruvian style rotisserie chicken was "Chirping Chicken", but they are very inconsistent (some times they were good, some times they were bad). Everyone (about 11 of us) was happy with their meal. I personally found that their food is actually better than our usual go to chicken spot. Why not 5 stars...? Well, I got a 1/2 chicken meal and I was sent 2 breasts. I guess some people would say that's a win... but, I am not a huge fan of chicken breast... even though theirs (or at least what I got from them that day) was better than average... the ONE breast that comes in a 1/2 chicken is more than plenty for me.

    Ceviche de Corvina
    Jay G.

    Once again great ceviche de Corvina. Tried the cheese empanadas that were great. Always accompany with tostones. A wonderful meal.

    Combito- half chicken + 2 sides $18
    Alexus S.

    Got the half chicken and 2 sides for $18- great value! Lots of food. But needed more salt/seasoning and chicken was a little dry. Sauces are service are great!

    Ceviche Mixto
    Bruce H.

    I had a delivery order from this fine Peruvian restaurant. I ordered oysters, beef empanadas, ceviche mixto, papa huancaina, chupa de camarones, a half chicken, maduros sweet plantains, and the rice & beans mix. The food was very good though the kausa fell apart on a delivery order, so I would suggest this for dining in only. The ceviche was fresh and well spiced. The chicken was tasty, moist, and well-glazed with two dipping sauces. The papa huancaina were fresh, and perfectly cooked. The empanadas taste homemade with ground beef, a crispy exterior and a sweet tomato sauce. The chupe de camarones was really good with juicy shrimp, some vegetables, and a poached egg. The plantains and rice & beans were well made. Delivery was quick, and packing was good. Highly recommended. *Get the Mister Kausa for dining in only.

    Sauce for the chicken
    Adam B.

    A lively joint for a later post-theater dinner. Nice gayborhood vibe. Love Peruvian food and they do it well! Whole Rotisserie Chicken: So much better than grocery store rotisserie chicken! All the flavor from all those spices, plus so moist. Especially love the sauces that came with it. This and a side makes a very hearty meal for two! Tacu Tacu: Got the vegetarian version to stand in as a side for the rotisserie chicken. Was kinda surprised to see a random pile of vegetables next to the tacu tacu. I guess it's healthier that way, but I honestly would have preferred just more tacu tacu. Since it was nicely seasoned with a lot of yummy beans mixed in. Pionono: This looked cool and sounded interesting, but it was kinda boring. Very little dulce de leche, so it felt dry.

    Pineapple pisco punch
    Natalie T.

    Cocktails were fantastic - strong but tasty and still sweet without being too bitter. Service was good our waitress was attentive. The tacu tacu was a big portion where two could share and it was delicious. The meat was a perfect medium rare that paired nicely with the rice, egg, onions, and tomato. A nice upgrade from a typical lomo saltado.

    Not only did the drinks looked good, it tasted wonderful. Thanks to the bartender Ricardo, he made sure we enjoyed the night:) even added a cute heart on my drink. 10/10 experience and I'll be coming backkk

    Ceviche De Corvina
    Cynthia S.

    Literally ALL of the food I ordered was Amazing, tasty, delicious and it exceeded my expectations! Very recommend the corvina ceviche, pasta with Juan Ana sauce and lomo al jugo. Papa la huancaina needed a little bit of more sauce, but the taste was great.

    Jonghan L.

    Delicious. Order the anticuchos, pollo a la brasa, ceviche mixto, and arroz con Mariscos. Carajillo too

    Ceviche

    Enjoyed the atmosphere and quality of the food. Fast service. We had to go to a show and we were served quickly.

    Having my favorite cosmo.  Ricardo. Makes the best ones in the city!

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    Authentic Peruvian food. The delicious food transports you to Peru for your dinner. Complete the journey with an Inka Cola.

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    Two excellent cocktails, the Del Norte & the Cielo Rojo.
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    Palermo NYC Argentinian Bistro

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    Palermo was absolutely incredible. I was intrigued the moment I looked at the menu, and it exceeded…read moreevery expectation. We ordered the octopus, tuna tartare, skirt steak, and chicken, along with a margarita and the Palermo Mezcal cocktail. Every single item was exceptional. Even the complimentary bread that came out at the beginning was a 10/10. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and we loved being able to watch the kitchen prepare our food from our table. It's a small kitchen, which makes it even more impressive that they're consistently turning out such thoughtful and delicious dishes. I noticed some reviews mentioning slow service, but I honestly think those people missed the entire point of the experience. Palermo isn't meant to be rushed. The atmosphere is cozy, intimate, and feels like you're sitting in someone's living room enjoying a meal they've carefully prepared just for you. We never felt pressured to order quickly or rushed through our meal, which made the experience even better. Every dish was meticulously prepared, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. You can tell that everything is made with care and attention to detail. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, Palermo created an experience that felt warm, intentional, and memorable. If you're looking for a spot that makes you feel like you've been transported to Argentina, where you're welcomed to slow down, enjoy great company, and savor your meal at your own pace, this is the place for you. Palermo delivers more than just incredible food--it creates an experience. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and authentic, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.

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    Main dining area with kitchen behind the counter
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    What a delightful evening!!!! We came here by chance, as we checked in to our hotel and were a…read morebit hungry. Everyone agreed with my suggestion to eat Latin American food and we made a reservation at Buena Vista, not far away from our hotel and also not far from the theater. We came over a bit early, around 5:15 and were immediately seated. We were immediately impressed by the business model. It is a melange of Latin American and Iberian faire with exquisite curation. Their cocktails were absolutely delightful, I had a Pantalones en Fuego, others had an exquisite margarita with passion fruit flavor and a Daiquirí de Fresa, just amazing. Then we ordered interminable Hors d'oeuvres. Their ham croquetas and mushroom croquetas were the rage, as well as the tostoncillos ibéricos and ceviche limeño, The main courses followed, a paella valenciana for two, the magret de pato, a delicious duck dish, and a grilled Argentine parrilla. Not bad for four people. Dessert included churros and tres leches. And of course, a bottle of a great Verdejo. Service was just flawless. We had several staff members all contributing to making our Father's Day evening special. All around us it was festive, with plenty of well dressed Spanish speakers in several tables, and the accents of a half a dozen Spanish speaking countries. Plenty of gringoes too. A beautiful collection of diversity. We left happy, ready to see "Oh Mary" and wanting to return

    This restaurant is hidden in the middle of the block on 9th Ave. The staff is always friendly and…read moreservice is always stellar. Today we had the pleasure of having Wagner waiting on us. Wagner was great a wonderful personality and he made sure everything was to our liking checking on us periodically. I have been here before (the first time we did assorted appetizers) so but this time I dove into the dinner menu. The oxtail pasta was absolutely lovely, the meat was tender and delicately seasoned. I had the steak (I prefer my steak more on the well side) and the chef managed to keep it positively tender and juicy. Perched on top of a few slices of fried casava slices and a small side salad. You can never leave without trying the flan it's one of the best I have ever had. Service was quick and food was bought to us piping hot. The only down side is they oddly don't make pina coladas (it's the only thing I drink) and the restaurant was a bit too cold but other than that it was a lovely birthday dinner for my friend. Buena Vista is small and popular so I strongly suggest you make reservations if you plan on eating here.

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    Looking toward front
    Plantains were delicious!
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