Dining at Kantu restaurant was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was…read moreexceptional, the staff attentive, and the ambiance was perfect for a cozy evening. Highly recommended . From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was spot on. Our server Luis was very professional , He recommended the most iconic Peruvian dishes to us, as well as the Pisco Sour and some signature cocktails. What a hidden gem! It feels like dining in a friend's home if your friend happens to be an amazing chef". The Lomo saltado was a flavor explosion, and the ribeye was cooked to perfection". I will definitely return with family and friends.

My sister and I visited Kantu Peruvian Cuisine on August 16, 2026, and this was our second time…read morehere. The food was AMAZING the first time around, so I was really hoping they would deliver again. And when it came to the food--they absolutely did! We ordered ceviche, tostones with guacamole, drinks, and our entrées. Everything was coming out and we were enjoying ourselves. I went to the restroom--which, by the way, was very clean--and when I returned to the table, I happ5ened to look up in the corner. That's when I noticed the restaurant had a PENDING letter grade. Now I'm concerned. I asked our server if she could find out from the manager why the grade was pending. She came back and told us it was because of a leak, but they couldn't remember the inspection score. That answer didn't completely sit well with me, so you know what happened next... I started digging. The last time I visited, they had an A, so seeing "Grade Pending" definitely caught my attention. When I looked into the restaurant's inspection history, I couldn't find the specific reason for the current pending grade, but I did see that an earlier inspection in May 2025 resulted in a B. I understand that even a restaurant with an A can have violations or issues, and a pending grade doesn't automatically tell you what the problem is. But when I'm eating somewhere, I definitely want to know what's going on. Our server was super sweet and reassuring, and the restaurant had plenty of customers dining there. The restroom was also extremely clean, so I'm hoping that same level of cleanliness carries into the kitchen. And trust me--I'll be driving by next week to see what letter is in that window! I'm rooting for an A! Now let's get back to that FOOD because they deserve their credit. The flavors were so good. My steak came out medium-rare exactly the way I ordered it, the asparagus was delicious, and that GUACAMOLE?! EVERYTHING! The food here really is excellent. The servers have been welcoming, attentive and sweet during both of my visits, and I was especially happy that I was able to enjoy my meal without having an allergic reaction. That's why I really need Kantu to keep it together! The food is too good, the service is too welcoming, and I'd love to see more people in the area experience their excellent Peruvian cuisine. MIXED BAG THIS VERDICT: MIXED FOOD: KISSES! Flavor: Service: Cleanliness I personally observed: Pending Grade: I'm watching... The food gets my kiss of approval , but that pending grade keeps this review firmly in the MIXED category for now. Kantu, I'm rooting for you. Now let's get that A back in the window!

Very intimate and straight forward atmosphere! It's Lent Season and this was a really good spot for…read moreNo-Meat Friday to enjoy their seafood selections, especially their grilled pulpo! Hands down the best octupus I've tasted in NYC, and it's not an exaggeration. The staff was very attentive and humble.

Small, local Peruvian restaurant. Get's pretty busy on the weekends. Hard to find street parking…read more The staff is very friendly and attentive. Party of 3, we had a 7pm reservation on a Friday night, was seated right away. The pisco sour is very good, made perfectly. For starters we shared the veal heart & octopus. The veal heart was very tasty, similar consistency to a piece of steak. The octopus was just ok, a little overcooked. Both apps were served with potatoes and corn. For entree I had the lomo soltado, the steak was overcooked, dry and rubbery, the portion was smaller than expected. My friends had the Leche de Tigre which was huge and delicious. The chaufa was good, steak was also overcooked. Restaurant was packed by time we left, no standing room or waiting area.

El Pollo Inka Peru is a hidden gem! This place was…read morefantastic 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!

i asked if they cud turn on the AC b/c when i walked in, the inside was hotter than outside…read more 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.

Clean, pretty and friendly service. The food was really delicious. We were - unfortunately - in a…read morebig RUSH to catch a plane so we asked for the "quickest" dish that they had. They brought out three plates of Pollo Salteado in a heartbeat, and the flavor didn't suffer at all from the rush. Will definitely return to try out other dishes!

Great Peruvian food! I love the green sauce it's full of…read morelayers of flavor, and just the right amount of spice. The chicken is super savory on the outside with that delicious thin skin. It goes perfectly with the green sauce. 9/10 Ceviche mixto is a lot of fish along with some shrimp and other seafood, vegetables for a filling dish. 8/10 Parihuela is a packed seafood soup served HOT with a light spicy broth and tons of flavor. The fish is soft and juicy. The shrimp is fully cooked. 8/10 Fried wontons are super fried with a thick shell. It's kinda like a hard shell taco. 7/10 Anticuchos are decent. There's a good amount of meat and the texture is good. 7/10

Best Peruvian in Forest Hills and also one of the most delicious restaurants in Forest Hills. It…read moredoes seem to take a little longer, but the food taste like it is made-to-order and even home made. They recently adding cocktails like sangria to their beverage menu.

We came with a group of 6 adults and 3 kids, and everyone ordered something different. Every single…read moredish was delicious, especially the chicken and pasta- chef's kiss! The drinks were amazing as well. The staff member who took care of us was friendly, helpful, and hardworking. He made sure everything was great! We had such a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back for the delicious food, especially the chicken and pasta. We were also, vibing their music! Fun times!

Jora was a sensory pleasure from beginning to end. From the way the place is decorated, down to…read morepresentation of the meal. Everything was so well done! You can tell there is a lot of intention behind the food, place and service. I know it's a ceviche specialty restaurant, but the paella and roast chicken dishes being enjoyed by our neighboring table looked just as delicious. I will have to make my way back someday!

Service: 4.1/5 Food: 3.5/5…read morePrice: $40-$70 maybe a hidden gem? it's a little ways away from central LIC. pretty empty around 6:30pm, but tables got filled up the later it got. Online had wide-open reservations, so possibly most people were walk-in? our cold dishes came out at a timely fashion, but out hot dishes were delayed. by then the restaurant was packed, but our orders should've been sent in before the rush? a nicer, casual dining spot. we sat out on the patio, because we had a dog in tow (provided water bowl)--thank goodness the weather was nice. I still had my mini fan blowing (mainly to steer away bugs), as they don't have overhead or standing fans. most dishes are shareable with ~3 people. their plating is exactly like the photos on their menu. didn't get to try their drinks, so will need to come back. it looks like they have some fun custom cocktails. *would get again What I Ordered: - ceviche mixto: standard, a little spicy, didn't like one of the corns - ceviche carretilla*: better variety than the mixto, not as spicy - grilled corn causa: like a potato salad with corn - arroz con mariscos: server said it's more like risotto + he's right because it was cheesy???, good mix of seafood - arroz con pollo: well prepared, rare not shareable dish, only 1 maduro??? - aji de gallina*: so tender + comforting - passionfruit cheesecake: accurate, not for me - lucuma panna cotta*: as the server said "balanced"

Lively restaurant. Great rotisserie chicken. Seated right away. Attentive staff. Ordered Combo…read more3, cos who doesn't want leftovers. Whole chicken, salad, sweet plantains, beans, fried rice, sausage and fries.

We stopped at Mixtura because it was relatively close to JFK after a late-night arrival. It was a…read moreSaturday around 10 p.m., and finding an open place to eat at that hour was not easy, so this felt like a practical option on the way home. I live in New Jersey, and I knew that if I didn't eat somewhere near the airport, I was probably not going to eat at all that night. We ordered papa a la huancaína, a tamal, and leche de tigre, and the total came to about $48, which Its affordable by the area standards. Peruvian food is not necessarily cheap, so my issue was not mainly the price. My issue was the quality and the care behind the food. Its important to note here I am Peruvian, so I say this with real knowledge of the cuisine and with disappointment, not malice. The papa a la huancaína came with about four or five potato pieces, half an egg, one lettuce leaf, and no olive. Quantity-wise, the potatoes were fine, but the sauce told the whole story. It barely tasted like ají amarillo, and the flavor felt muted and commercial, like it was made more for cost control than for enjoyment. Huancaína sauce should have character, richness, and that unmistakable Peruvian flavor. This one felt flat. The tamal was decent in flavor, so I will give credit there, but it had only one slice of pork, no egg, and very little ají. It was a good size, but still did not feel worth the price. Again, it felt like the ingredients were being stretched too far. The most disappointing item was the leche de tigre. This is a dish that deserves much more respect because for many people, ceviche and related dishes are among the most recognized parts of Peruvian cuisine. This preparation did not feel delicate or authentic. It tasted like corners were cut. As someone who knows Peruvian food and has worked in restaurants before, I understand that using enough lime to properly prepare fish is expensive in the U.S. But that is exactly the point: if you are going to serve this dish, then do it right. If not, don't present it as something special. $21 for this? Honestly, I felt CHEATED. What frustrated me most is that this restaurant clearly has potential. The decor is nice, ready for selfies and Instagram pictures; you can tell effort was put into the presentation of the space. But to me, it felt like more attention went into ambiance than into the food itself. My impression was that the restaurant is aimed more at people who are not very familiar with Peruvian food and may accept a more mediocre version of it. For someone who truly knows and loves Peruvian cuisine, this was disappointing. I've had much better Peruvian food in less polished places in New Jersey, especially in Paterson. The decor at Mixtura may be prettier, but the food I had there was, at best, low-end mediocre. I ate it because I was hungry and it was late, and I appreciate that they were open when I needed a meal. But I would not go back, even in the same situation again. If you are Peruvian or very familiar with authentic Peruvian food, this may not be the place for you. If you are simply craving something nearby and are not especially focused on authenticity or quality, then maybe it will work for you. But for me, this is a one-time visit only. Sorry, its a NO-GO for a second visit.

The family loves the combo from here. After traveling back, we got a few appetizers and a combo for…read morethe family and we loved the chicken. Brings tasty maduros, rice and beans. Super fast service when you order to go. But the spot is perfect and cozy for a date.

My mom and I have been coming to/ordering from here for a while. We always get one of the special…read morecombos. The chicken is always delicious, with that green sauce. Recently did take out/pick up and food was ready when promised. Service was friendly and they made my maracuya shake fresh on the spot. We're gonna keep coming here :)