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Kausa Peruvian Restaurant

4.1 (79 reviews)
ModeratePeruvian, Sandwiches
Closed • 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Aguadito de Pollo
Wendy B.

Today was supposed to be an empanada run and then a breakfast outing nearby, already chosen. But we saw Kausa's sign next door and found ourselves caught up by the fascinating menu and some pretty spicy cha cha music that pierced the morning air. We were hooked. Nice menu, and a pretty adorable server who spoke little English. That's OK. I spotted things on the menu I knew I would love. After all, this is not my first Peruvian rodeo! Aguadito de Pollo - aka a green chicken soup. The broth is incredibly green, the result of pulverized cilantro to which have been added generous amounts of chicken, rice, vegetables, Peruvian corn, ginger. Lovely tasting, and welcoming on a Winter's day. The bowl was huge. Half was destined to come home with me. Tamales peruano, chicken. My personal favorite amongst all tamales from our southern neighbors, the masa is more refined, tender and moist. The masa was seasoned impeccably and had tender chunks of chicken throughout, not to mention the mandatory black olive and slice of hard boiled egg on top, all wrapped in a rectangle with a banana leaf, then steamed. Mmmmm. So good! Perfecto. Lastly, the Milanesa de pollo. This is an entire boneless chicken breast that has been breaded with delicate panko crumbs, and perfectly fried to keep the chicken very moist and tender. It covered the entire platter, but was served with rice and some insanely perfect fries that I dare anyone to just eat one. This comes highly recommended. The crowning touch was the thinly sliced red onions that have been soaked to remove the harsh onion flavor then marinated in lime juice. These came with the tamale and the milanesa and are completely irresistable. Yes, eat them with abandon! This was a great discovery. Even though the dining area is just a few tables, I have no hesitation in saying we will enthusiastically return with our family in tow.

Leilani M.

Cool little spot. Limited seating. Familiar menu items you'll feel right at home. The flavor was a little lacking for us. Definitely need some salsa or spicy something. Carb to meat ratio was not balanced. Much room for growth and adjustments to make each dish shine! Gotta get a grandmas touch of luv to excel some flavor profiles. Plenty of parking right in front with nearby eateries and shopping markets.

Johnny P.

Great service ! Feels like home small inside about 5 tables but food is amazing, have to try the lomo saltado and chicha to drink. Definitely a must go to

Ceviche mixto
Leo C.

Always my go-to! Food is always perfecto! Quick to take orders. Best for takeout Tables are clean if you want to eat inside though. Limited seating. No restrooms for customers. I wish they served tacu tacu.

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Lisa C.

This is a really small restaurant (pretty much hole in a wall) with limited seating but the food is pretty good. I came here on a search for the Peruvian green sauce I've craved from a Peruvian place I tried in Irvine over 10 years ago. The Irvine one was pretty spicy, but this one was sadly not. That being said, I really liked their version of the green sauce where it has somewhat of a smoky flavor to it. In terms of the food, I had the Tallarines Verdes Lomo Saltado while my partner got the beef chaufa (pretty much fried rice). I really liked my dish and the creaminess and flavors. It was very saucy with a lot of basil. In addition, the meat was tender and also well seasoned without relying on salt to be front and centers I tried a little bit of the chaufa and it was definitely good, though it wouldn't have been my choice (partner loves fried rice though). I think the biggest downside is the heaviness of the food since there was a lot of butter or cream in the Tallarines verdes. In addition, the fried rice is definitely shiny (though it was delicious). I think also if you are short on time, order ahead and take it to go, as they make it upon order.

Ceviche de Mariscos / Seafood Ceviche, Lomo Saltado / Sautéed Loin, Chaufa Especial / Special Chaufa, fried plantains

My mom and I found this place by chance, just searching for some ceviche... and what a find!!! The ceviche was fantastic and we couldn't resist but ordering more food. After trying their chicken Chaufa (fried rice) and the fried plantains, we got convinced that this will be one of our regular weekend lunch spots! The place is small but the service makes it up! If you are looking for authentic Peruvian food, you should definitely try this one. :)

Chaufa de Pollo / Chicken Chaufa
Aleks F.

Great spot for lunch! Super delicious. Loved the chaufa. Inca Kola is being served here as well.

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Elizabeth S.

I saw that a new Peruvian place opened up. I chose to get a lomo Salvadoran ($17.99) and a chicha morada ($3.99). A bit warm inside. The lomo saltado was tender and seasoned nicely. The fries were crispy with plenty of sliced onions and tomatoes. Their menu has a good selection. The staff was nice, seating area is intimate.

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Just so good!! We had the Lomo Saltado and it was perfection. 10/10! Excellent service, good food quality and small clean seating area.

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Super bomb some items that aren't on the menu they make iykyk. But great food good atmosphere and nice workers

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My friend and I came on a Wednesday afternoon to catch up…read more The ambiance was nice and we were seated right away, the server was very friendly, attentive and quick as well. The bathrooms were clean and not gender specific. We started off with fried yucca not pictured, and complimentary rolls and the green sauce they have is to die for. Spicy but full of flavor. I can't for the life of me remember what my friend got, but we finished our plates and didn't have much to take home so it was pretty delicious. I'm a fan of the lomo saltado which is steak, french fries, purple onion and tomato but I'm an even bigger fan of saltado de pescado. It wasn't on the menu (I only saw mariscos) but they were able to make it. I got a soda, with an odd request half coke half Diet Coke but they fulfilled it for me. Our check was about $63 without tip (my friend treated). This is usually my go to Peruvian place and it's right next to the newish haven food court place.

We had lunch at 2 PM, and honestly, we were surprised there weren't more people there because the…read morefood was absolutely amazing! Everything we ordered melted in your mouth and was beyond flavorful, and it came out incredibly fast. We kept thinking, "How is this place not packed right now?" The service was good overall. Our servers were a little quiet and not super enthusiastic, but that's totally okay- we chalked it up to language barrier. We didn't really have any hiccups, and everyone was still really friendly. The food was definitely the highlight of our visit. The atmosphere was also really cool, with all the plants, string lights, and flags everywhere. It made the restaurant feel really warm and put you right in Peru! If you haven't tried Micas yet, I'd definitely recommend it. The food alone is worth coming back for! The menu is very extensive and has options for everyone!

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This is a Peruvian restaurant just down the street from the Kaiser Permanente Ontario. The…read morerestaurant is smaller but can accommodate larger groups. The dining area is a very clean and comfortable. Once seated, an aji verde salsa and cancha was brought to the table. The cancha is a nice touch, the corn is crispy and light. I ordered the Pollo Saltado with an extra portion of rice and a Chicha Morada. The beverage was very refreshing. The meal came out quickly. The chicken was tender and well seasoned with soy without being too salty. There was a fair amount of onions and tomatoes which were stir-fried along with the meat. The fries were freshly made with a light crispy exterior and creamy interior to soak up the saltado sauce. The aji verde salsa was on the spicy side but tasted good as an accompaniment to the dish. There was plenty of sauce from the stir fry for the extra portion of rice I ordered. I plan on ordering the Lomo Saltado next time. The staff were polite and efficient. Plenty of parking in their lot. Definitely on the list for the next time I am in the area.

Very small, homey spot. The man that was working was very kind and patient as we ordered. He…read morechecked in on us during and also got us boxes toward the end of our meal. They give you corn nuts and a spicy sauce on the house. We tried the yuca fries which came with a cheese sauce and it was tasty. The ceviche had a perfect lime tang to it. I've only ever had Mexican ceviche so this one was different but delicious. There was sweet potato, red onion, corn and corn nuts. For the entrees, we tried the pesto pasta with beef. The pesto was a bit heavy but the beef was SOLID. So tender and flavorful especially if you drizzle the spicy sauce they give you at the start of the meal. The other dish we tried was the lomo saltado - beef with rice and fries. Also a very good option if you prefer rice/fries over pasta.

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