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Llama Sam

4.8 (24 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Pesto Tallarines Verdes With Lomo Saltado
Mel T.

Was running some errands in the area when I remembered I had this place bookmarked, so I ordered online for pickup. We ordered a few items to share: -Tallarines Verdes (fettucine, Peruvian-style pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, marinated skirt steak, and potato huancaina sauce) - this was the best dish. It was nice and flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I did ask for medium rare on the steak though, and it was more of a medium -Chaufa de Mariscos (sautéed seafood mix, scrambled eggs, soy sauce, chopped scallions, dash of ginger and a touch of sesame oil) - pretty salty but at least they don't skimp on the seafood -Jalea (breaded seafood dish of calamari, shrimp, mussels, crab leg, fish and yuca lightly battered and fried served with sarza criolla) - I really only like the calamari, fish, and yuca. There was very little shrimp, only one mussel, which I ate and it did not taste fresh. The hot sauce was really good though There are some other dishes I'd like to try, like the ceviche so I might be back for that. I also saw they have a good lunch special deal Mondays through Fridays, so maybe I'll pick one of those days. Next time, I'd ask for less salt on the food. Note - there's a service fee if you order online but then there's also a 5% discount for first time orders, so it cancels out.

8 oz. Lomo Saltado With Skirt Steak
Laura D.

I went to Llama Sam with my husband and his family. It is a small, unassuming restaurant from the outside. However, once you walk in you see a super cute restaurant, nothing too fancy but with lots of beautiful little details. The staff were very accommodating of our 6 person table and they were super helpful and welcoming. The food is excellent! We had some chicken croquettes which we were so excited about I forgot to take a picture and then we each got an entree. I had the tallarines saltados which were delicious. I love Peruvian food and I was not disappointed with the food at Llama Sam.

Cheesecake
Monika K.

We checked out Llama Sam in Hackensack and had such a great experience. The restaurant is new, inviting, and easy to access with street parking available. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. The yellow sauce is unreal. It is rich, creamy, and the kind of sauce you want to put on everything. Every dish we tried tasted thoughtfully made and full of flavor. The service truly made the night special. Nikki was warm, attentive, and brought such a positive energy to the table. The chef even came out to greet us and talk about the restaurant, which made the experience feel personal and welcoming. It felt less like dining out and more like being hosted by someone who genuinely cares. Amazing food, kind people, and a great atmosphere. I will definitely be returning. Highly recommend

Sopa de trigo
David O.

Checked out Llama San for lunch and really enjoyed it. It's a smaller spot but they had available seating when I went. They offer rotating lunch specials, which is a nice touch. I had the sopa de trigo with salchipapas, followed by the beef ribs with rice and salad. The lunch special also comes with a drink. Overall, the food was great, and the waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Definitely planning to come back have lots of other options on the menu I want to try.

Kids Salchipapa
Nari L.

Excellent Peruvian food! Today I had the Chaufa de mariscos, Jalea, and Maduros. The fried rice was loaded with seafood, and the crispy topping was excellent. The red onion salad paired with the Jalea was a perfect match. The maduros had perfect caramelization--I hadn't had one this good in a long time. The service was great and very attentive. Definitely worth a visit.

Amazing, amazing food!!! Every dish has its own personal flavor and it was well proportioned. Each of the dishes didn't disappoint at all. The presentation was just as impressive as the taste, making the whole experience even better. You can tell a lot of care and attention went into every detail. I'd definitely come back again and recommend it to anyone looking to try Peruvian cuisine!!!

Ravioli and risotto
Jack N.

If I was able to give Llama Sam 1000 stars, I would. Each dish from the Valentine's Day special menu was made with such thought and care - beautiful and delicious! The service was wonderful as well - my girlfriend and I felt like family pretty instantly! The chef, Moises, came over to introduce himself and ensure we had a great experience. Highly highly recommend!! We'll bring the husbands with us next time! :)

Lomo Saltado
Sophia R.

We had an amazing dinner at Llama Sam. The ambience of the restaurant is very welcoming and our waitress, Nicky, was super attentive and friendly. I upgraded my classic ceviche to the house recipe (Ceviche Llama Sam), per her recommendation and I'm so glad I did. As an avid ceviche lover, this is one of the best I've had. We also ordered the lomo saltado, which was super delicious. And for dessert the arroz con leche which was the sweetest way to finish the meal. For drinks, of course we ordered Peruvian classics Chicha morada and passion fruit juices, which paired nicely with our meals. Bergen county has been lacking with Peruvian restaurants, and Llama Sam is an excellent addition.

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Kimberli M.

We happened up Llama Sam for a late lunch while in Hackensack. Delicious!! Great service and wonderful food! We will be back.

Betty S.

I decided to bring my sis and my granddaughter here for dinner after seeing TikTok video Food is Pricey so I expect Amazing food but my pasta was cold and everything was just ok !! I rather go to my Peruvian spots in the hood half the price double the portions and seasoned !! My sister food came out like 15 mins after mine why I don't know cause we were the only table what made me say im never coming back here is the fact that they added $21.32 gratuity tip on 2 adults and 1 child but then at bottom of receipt made a suggestion how much more I should tip and then when the waitress who was very nice brings me the tablet for my payment she had it pulled up to the tip portion and was asking for a tip !! I said didn't you add it already and you could feel the energy instantly!! Man times are hard out here I tried to represent the place but too sneaky and greedy !!! I will not go back!!! She would have got a bigger tip than $21.32 but yall wanna try to be slick

Chicharron

New spot in Hackensack with very high quality Peruvian food. I was on my own so I only got to sample two items, but they were both very good to great. Chicharron are Peruvian style (no breading), but very well seasoned and so tasty. The sweet potato chips and classic Peruvian onion and tomato salad on that plate were also both excellent. Lomo Saltado was delicious - some of the best I've had in NJ. Meat was cooked to temperature (medium rare), sauce was spot on and the rice came topped with a yummy handful of choclo (Peruvian giant corn). Nice space, very good food and prompt, friendly service. Will definitely be back here to sample more menu items.

Jalea

Nice vibes. Cute space! Thorough customer service. Our questions about the menu were answered. Food was good

Tallarines verdes with skirt steak

The food was very good overall. The octopus and ceviche were delicious -- and I'm not usually a ceviche fan. The octopus was especially outstanding. Tallarín saltado and tallarines verdes with skirt steak were both excellent, with great flavor and tender meat. The lomo saltado and shrimp anticuchos didn't impress us as much. The lucuma cheesecake was beautiful and not overly sweet. The place is small, clean, and modern, and we loved that we didn't leave smelling like food. Service was exceptional -- Nicky was attentive and friendly. Definitely a place we would return to.

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Llama Sam - peruvian - Updated May 2026

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