Always great food with a reasonable price! I recently got takeout, the garlic shrimp with a side of rice. It was really tasty. My family usually orders the planet Chicken special which is a great value. Nice family / group place. read more

Best Peruvian food in the area! Service is always impeccable and the staff & owner are very friendly. I've been coming to his restaurant since before they renovated and have tried many dishes (Pollo a la brasa, ceviche, arroz chaufa, papa a la huancaina...YAS!). Don't forget the side of green sauce for dipping! To drink, you can't go wrong with chicha morada (served with small diced apples floating on the top) or the classic inca kola. There is street parking, no lot. Great for dining in or take out. read more

Planet Chicken - Interior decor. - Peruvian Near Me - Dunellen, New Jersey

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Absolutely delicious. The steak and chicken platters are great and they got the best green sauce out, highly recommend

I blame the green sauce for luring me here. Did I drive over 40 minutes just to try this place? Yes. I'm beginning to think I live to eat and not eat to live. Is that bad? That's a rhetorical question. We ordered the Pollo a La Brasa Entero (whole roasted chicken), Ceviche de Pescado, and Yuca Fritas. To be honest the chicken wouldn't have tasted good without the green sauce. It was over cooked and the meat was brittle if that makes sense. When I chewed, the chicken would fall apart into tiny little pieces. I had to drench the chicken in the green sauce, which you can get mild or spicy, in order to eat it and not get cotton mouth. Thank goodness for the sauce. The one thing I was happy about was the price, $10 for a whole chicken. The ceviche on the other hand was phenomenal. The tartness and flavor of the marinade accentuated the freshness of the fish. If you love lime and cilantro, this is your dish. It's BYOB so be sure to bring some spirits with you in case your date is dreadfully boring. Before ending my review, I'd like to make a shout out to the green sauce: Every little I do, you're on my mind The way I feel lately, it's driving me crazy Every little I do, you're on my mind I can't get over you, I think about you all the time read more

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This place would have received a four star review for food and a 2-3 star review for service. My fiance and I have ordered take out from here before, however, this time we decided to dine in. We knew to expect amazing pollo a la brasa (chicken is moist and falls off the bone). The skin is crisp and has an amazing saltiness/smokiness to it. We also ordered Peruvian green spaghetti and steak. The green spaghetti was really good. The steak was decent; I'm just not a huge fan of thin cut steaks; they tend to seem dry/tough to me. They were a bit understaffed or the wait staff were not experienced and forgot to bring us water even after we asked 3 times. I was a bit frustrated to not have water even though we had our food for quite some time and the saltiness needed the water to cut it a bit. I was also a bit put off that when we ordered water they brought out two bottles of water without first asking whether we wanted tap or bottled. It was strange that was the understood default. That only tends to happen in smaller less formal settings like pizza places but this restaurant does not give off that type of feel. For what it's worth there was very little wait for the food it came out extremely fast after we placed the order, which was nice. Overall a solid 3.5 stars from me but for the sake of the experience I'll leave a three rather than the four star rating. Food wise though it is a very legitimate Peruvian experience. read more

Planet Chicken - Half chicken combo and green spaghetti with steak - Peruvian Near Me - Dunellen, New Jersey

Great service and prices! Inca cola $1 tastes yummy Got the fried seafood dish for $13. So much food! Fried fish, calamari, muscles, clams, and crab. Shared it with my own serving of rice with 3 other girls. There was a lot to go around. Also ordered $4 side of chicken that was huge as well! Very moist and delicious. 5 stars for service, speed, portions, and prices! Would definitely come back for a cheap dinner/lunch! read more

Food was SO GOOD! Will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. Staff was friendly and efficient and COVID measures were great. read more

Planet Chicken - Red Beans - Peruvian Near Me - Dunellen, New Jersey

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Great food. No wait on a friday night. Good for families. Chicken was moist but could of had more flavor. Had the whole chicken, white rice, beans, fries, and sweet plantains with two drink. The green sauce was kind of weird but ok. I would come back. A lot of food for your money. read more

Planet Chicken - Whole chicken, white rice, beans, fries, sweet plantain. - Peruvian Near Me - Dunellen, New Jersey

Wonderful food, great staff. We're here at least once a week ... we aren't even handed a menu anymore, as the friendly wait staff knows exactly what we want and as soon as they see us our order goes in. We share half of an excellent rotisserie chicken, an order of rice and the sweet plantains. The green aji sauce is magical - not sure what exactly is in it, but the chicken wouldn't be right without it. We just wish that there were more vegetable sides (I bet fire grilled corn-on-the-cob would be a HUGE seller guys - hint-hint) or some other salad choice besides the ignorable iceburg-shredded carrot-and-a-tomato-slice. The dining room can be loud and boisterous at times, but this is a real family place. Expect lots of laughter and kids running around having a great time, especially on Sunday nights. read more

A family friendly restaurant where the food won't fail you, nor will the service. Pollo ala brasa here is incredible. Very authentic Peruvian restaurant which boasts a range of simple yet authentic dishes. They serve a Chicha Morada (purple corn drink) that is absolutely delicious. Always get a large at a table of 2+. You can feed the whole family here for a reasonable price while being served a top notch wait staff stays consistent!!! Personally I can't stay away from their ceviche. Their Ceviche mixto really showed me that their kitchen staff is top notch. Freshness, texture, variety and flavor is what you get when you order the ceviche. A mix of jumbo shrimp, blue snapper, and all the classic fixings in a large plate that 3 people can easily share for $15. If you've never been to Planet Chicken, then you need to stop by and give it a try! read more

Planet Chicken - Always a pleasure to eat here. - Peruvian Near Me - Dunellen, New Jersey

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Ambiance : 7/10 The place has an ethnic feel to it, and it's pretty decent inside. Given it's location. Right when you walk in you know the food is going to be Latin American. Service : 6/10 No real problems with their service, the wait staff is attentive but I wish they would check back a little bit more as I felt like it to forever to get a glass of water. Then finally when they do give you water it's bottled water and not from a pitcher. Food : 7/10 We ordered for an appetizer salchipapas, which is French fries with cut up pieces of hot dogs. It was ok , I mean c'mon it's hot dogs and French fries nothing special. Just meh. Then for my entree I had Bistec A lo Pobre which is steak with 2 eggs ,rice, fried plantains, and French fries. It was good. Also I couldn't finish it because it was just so much, but it was good. Overall, Planet Chicken is a nice place to check out if your in the area and looking for something different and don't know what to eat. Final Verdict : 6/10 read more

Food is amazing everytime! Whenever my wife and I are in town to visit family, we have it at least once! The chicken is tender, rice and beans are flavorful and the green sauce is the best that I've had at any Peruvian spot! We put it on everything, no joke. 10/10 recommend! read more

La comida muy mala, la crema de la papa a la huancaina aguada, mi yerno y mi hija enfermos por 3 días, busquen cocineros peruanos no inventen​ read more

I've come here twice. First was sit down service. This last time was a phone-in to-go. Never order on an empty stomach because you end up with so many left overs. No complaint though because I can eat this days straight. My husband is from Piscataway and grew up seeing the evolution of Planet Chicken. I haven't encountered Peruvian food much on the WC so I always enjoy eating here. The chicken is tasty! The calamari is yum-- large order and shareable! The rice is so good. Even more with their sauces--the spicy has a kick. If you're ever in Central Jersey, check this place out. read more

A friend and I went to Planet Chicken last week for lunch. We ordered the special (a roast chicken, french fries, and salad). I also ordered a side of maduros (plantains). The chicken was delicious. I especially enjoy the green sauce they serve with the chicken. It makes me think of Frank's Red Hot slogan "I put that $#*t on everything!" The fries were meh, but with sauce = yum. I would skip the maduros next time, too dry, lacking flavor, just not worth the calories. Chicken is the reason to go and I will be back. read more

Just moved to NJ and was looking for a Peruvian restaurant. Chicken was fantastic and not dry. The green sauce was great. Loved the maduros and tostones. Not a fan of the yellow rice but we will be back to try some other items. read more

This place is so fabulous. I've been going here for years and it's consistently good. Not only is the food delicious and very reasonably priced, but the staff is so friendly and accommodating. I took my son for his birthday when he turned 2 and they sang to him, and made him feel so special! I really can't say enough nice things about this place. My only complaint is I wish they had a private parking lot as street parking stinks, but that's not really their fault and it's still worth going! read more

I wasn't sure what to expect when I first heard I was trying this place for dinner. Planet chicken exceeded my expectations by far. I was not expecting a full course menu and a dine in area. Brownie points for a welcoming, quiet, and inviting sit down restaurant. I tried a steak dish with over easy eggs laid on top served with veggies and French fries. The steak was cooked perfectly and blended with the taste of the egg really well. My friend claims their homemade fried rice is some of the best stuff on earth and he's right, I tasted it! There seems to be a little bit of everything on this menu from burgers to chicken dishes so everyone will be satisfied. I definitely recommend planet chicken to anyone. read more

Planet Chicken - My plate of "Arroz con Mariscos" a mix of Peruvian rice mixed with shrimp, meat, oysters, and calamari. - Peruvian Near Me - Dunellen, New Jersey

1 st time to this spot always , it seems always busy on the weekends . I had the garlic shrimp which was ok nothing to write about . My wife had the the steak Peruvian style which was excellent . My daughter had the hotdog and fries dish which she enjoyed. They had some green sauce which was tasty. Clean and neat place . Parking trouble, on the street parking only meters . read more

Why did I wait to come here? We passed by here all the time and finally after some shopping on Rt 22 we decided to stop by since it is one if the few places open past 9am. Chicken is super tender, moist, and fall of the bone good. With the mayo green (with a little kick) sauce they are the perfect combo. Get the yucca fries. Trust me. BYOB. Service is a little slow but definitely worthed. read more

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Nice place, spotlessly clean. I ordered the chicken with side salad, it was accompanied by a home made chili sauce and dressing that was great. I really enjoyed this lunch. read more

Planet Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Dunellen, New Jersey

Always very fresh ! Good chicken ! Much better than grocery store chicken . Fast service people always very nice

Had dinner here after my niece's school play, food is always fresh and delicious! Thank you so much Planet Chicken for being consistent with the quality of your food! The sarsa verde here is the bomb! read more

Service was terrible. Kid working at the front counter was a asshole. I'll never go back to this place again. You order and they say 25 mins and it's been over 1 hr. Plus there is no parking this place is the worst... read more

Always on point! The food is so tasty- the flavor, the offerings! The service is the best! Always a great experience here! Thank you for the green sauce-i could eat it on everything! BYOB and have a party! read more

So, so good! Try everything! Go the whole chicken with sides route, to feed a family.

The absolute best rotisserie chicken anywhere. Crisp on the outside, tender in the middle and amazingly seasoned. The green mustard-type sauce that comes with the chicken for dipping is unique and totally addicting. I don't know how I ever ate rotisserie chicken without it. Their chicken combo seems expensive, but it includes a whole chicken, fries and an avocado salad for about $15. More than enough food for two, I ordered the combo for myself and ended up making 3 meals out of it. Friendly staff and a nice relaxed environment, one of my favorite places for lunch in the area. read more

I still think the Pollo a la Brasa with aji verde sauce is the main draw here, but I also liked the Jalea Mixta--breaded and fried assorted fish, shrimp, squid, mussels, and yuca. The shrimp were perfect. The $13.50 entree-size portion is enough for two to share. The tostones (double-cooked green plantain patties) were authentic, but too dry for me. I much prefer the maduros (fried sweet plantains). The "Chinese-style" chicken fried rice was OK, but not on a par with the fried rice from my favorite Chinese restaurant. I look forward to trying more of the dishes on the menu, but it's hard to pass up the delicious rotisserie chicken. read more

I am one of their first customers. I am proud to say I turned Pete Genovese on to the place and he gave it a great rating and they got the success they worked so hard for. Wonderful people, a heartwarming American success story that inspires you and makes you so proud to be an American and see that people want to still sacrifice and give their all to enjoy the American dream and they are and they so deserve it! They do not go crazy with the menu...they are smart....they do a few things excellently! The chicken is succulent, juicy crispy perfection. The steak fried rice is absolutely out of this world, I dont think its supposed to be Chinese its Planet Chicken Fried Rice! Their desserts are amazing...the flan is not like usual flan...its great and the cookie! I love that cookie....I love the Mendozas....have been going there since they had a window on the street..... read more

Planet Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Dunellen, New Jersey

There's a reason why this place is called Planet CHICKEN. If it's your first time at a Peruvian Chicken place, go for the chicken! If you've had it before, then maybe go for the other dishes. I had the chicken, which was well marinated and the meat fell right off the bones, which made it convenient to gobble up. I also had the Ceviche, which was good. It had a very strong citrus taste, so be prepared for that. Pretty tight seating with a lot of people coming in and out for take-out orders. read more

My first review for planet chicken was 4 years ago, though I've been coming for even longer than that. I just recently came back after a long while. I see that I've always given it a 4 in the past, but I'm gonna bump this up to a most deserving five. The food was just as great. They have raised the price of the combo to $16, but it's still worth it. This time around the service was impeccable, we gave a 25% tip. There is a lot to be said about consistency and quality. Oh yea, the calamari is to die for! read more

Being a former Queens resident, I was very lucky to have a bevy of tasty South American choices when it came to food. Amongst my favorite dishes was Peruvian roast chicken with the accompanying amazing spicy green sauce (which I swear can make anything taste good). Browsing around yelp, I found Planet Chicken and decided to give the place a try since I was in the area and the place had positive reviews. Again yelp proves to be darn accurate as Planet Chicken was the closest thing to NYC Peruvian roasted chicken I've experienced in NJ so far; just a tad better than the other place I've tried in NJ (Tete's; which is pretty darn good too). I knew this place was good when I was getting a bit of food deja vu flashbacks to the Peruvian roast chicken I've eaten in Queens. As an added bonus the prices are very reasonable; between me and my sister (my foodie foil who keeps me in check) we each ordered a soda, shared one whole roast chicken, one order of maduros, one order of yucca fries, and one order of yellow rice which totaled to right around $22. Our server was very nice and attentive so gave a nice 20% tip. Being pretty hungry we finished everything, but honestly the portions were very generous and what we ordered would probably leave most people with a fair amount of leftovers. For my experience of the food: * The chicken was nicely seasoned with just enough roast on the skin which had a nice small crunch to it, and behind the skin was very moist white and dark meat. *The maduros and yucca fries were both guilty starchy carbohydrate pleasures. The maduros were nice and sweet and not oily at all. The yucca fries were cut thick (like steak fries) and were very tasty; it gave a nice change of pace versus regular french fries. *The yellow rice was OK. Thinking back on it, I would have gone with the beans or tostones instead. *Green sauce was excellent, but I could have enjoyed a bit more heat to the sauce (I do have a pretty high tolerance for spicy food though). Overall Plant Chicken is an excellent example of Peruvian roast chicken and just a tad below what I've experienced in NYC; the places I've tried in NYC were a bit more bold in seasoning which is just my preference. Please ditch the burger at your local chain restaurant and try this place! read more

Food is amazing there is no question about it. Everything is fresh and tastes very good. Staff is friendly and ready to serve you. The only downside that I have noticed during the past month is that their portions have gotten smaller all around. As an example we had a salchipapa for an appetizer and half of the plate was filled with salad. read more

Planet Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Dunellen, New Jersey

Of Course I ordered the rotisserie chicken. The chicken is good. But that green sauce is to die for!!! It gets 4 stars mainly because of the green sauce. Their fried plantains are good too. And this place carries Inca Cola! It was NOT big for me, but for some people that might be a big draw. Swing by to see how good rotisserie chicken becomes great through green sauce! read more

Best food by far. The portions are big, you're served fast. They have a lot of chicken on the spit in the back. Our order is always out in under 10mins. They're almost always pretty busy and rightfully so. Friendly staff and great service. Cheap eats for four people and I will definitely keep going back. In love with the garlic shrimp and of course the chicken. read more

Been here 3 times, can't believe I didn't review then. But better later than never! The food was amazing! Literally the best damn roasted chicken I've ever tasted anywhere! Not even Costco rotisserie can compare, and I love Costco chicken. The green sauce if phenomenal I actually was able to copy cat the recipe haha I put extra jalapeño to give it more kick. Their fried plantains are so delicious as well! I have done dine in and take out. My experience has been consistent with every visit! The staff is pretty nice the owners run the place well! Even if I had one bad experience it won't ruin my overall perception of the place since the food is great! read more

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Planet Chicken is a quite worthwhile place.Unsurprisingly , I had chicken there. As probably many of you know Peruvian restaurants have become centers of rotisserie chicken.Check the Planet's informative web site for an explanation.I also had beefheart , which seems to be a Peruvian standard.The chicken is excellent as are the beefhearts( tender not offaly tasting).We had the combo with good hot french fries and a salad.The prices are good and the waiters very nice.I went for lunch on a Saturday and they were doing pretty steady business.It's BYOB and I also had coffee and dessert.The dessert - a frozen tiramisu which was ok and a good Peruvian style cookie. The place is attractive and clean.I almost went back a few days later ! read more

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It's been a long time coming but I finally dug Planet Chicken out of the archives to give it the solid review that it deserves. Now I cannot comment on the dining experience, as I've only ever gotten take-out. With that being said, the chicken may as well be from a different planet because it's out of this world! (hehe) Seriously folks this is the real deal. I can't honestly say I've ever had rotisserie chicken this good. The skin has so much flavor and spice while the chicken itself is tender and juicy. Both times that I've ordered from here, I've gotten the medium chicken combo, which also comes with fries and a salad. And for around $10, it's a steal. Once again can't speak for the service as I've only taken away but I've seen nothing but happy, smiling faces each time I've gone in to pick up my food. I will indeed write an update once I finally eat here. Now as cliche as it sounds, the name just doesn't fit here. When I first heard it, I immediately thought of a hole in the wall where you would only go after one too many drinks, but that is not the case at all as this is a pretty nice looking restaurant. Check it out for yourself to see what I'm talking about and try the chicken to see just how good it really is. read more

Awesome platters! Love the food, the corn I ordered had hair on it which was scary, definitely need to be careful with the corn and cheese plate but otherwise so good and fresh!! read more

Good food for a good price! We were there earlier today and got half a chicken, seafood soup, and fried yuca to share between three people. It came out to be $10 pp including tip and we all left satisfied. So the food. The rotisserie chicken was pretty good. But the real star for me was the aji amarillo dipping sauce. Such a good combo. The seafood soup had half a crab, a big clam, shrimps, scallops, calamari... I'm sure I'm missing some. It had lots of different seafood and came in a big bowl. The taste didn't knock me over but the seafood was fresh and plenty. Not bad. The fried yuca was really good. Good with green sauce. Good with ketchup. Good by itself. If you like fries, get this instead. Only $3! read more