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jumpingjack Apr 5th, 2009 02:58 PM

Peruvian Cuisin in the US?
 
Not that I am having a hankering for Guinea Pig or anything, but I am curious what Peruvian Restaurants there might be around the US. I am guessing I will have very little luck finding one here in the midwest region, but I am just as curious about restaurants all across the US. Good ones especially! If you know one, post it and it's city/state!

Huentetu Apr 5th, 2009 05:38 PM

There are Peruvian restaurants all over the States and the rest of the world. They vary in quality and authenticity. Some are listed here:
http://www.peruvianrestaurants.org/
http://www.boletindenewyork.com/restaurantesenusa.htm
I don't know where you are, but there are some listed in the midwest.

jumpingjack Apr 18th, 2009 06:56 PM

Cool! Didn't think it would be that easy. Have you had any personal experiences at any Peruvian restaurants here in the states? Would you highly recommend any? Not that I am going to hop on a plane and head straight to one, but I would love to know in case I end up going to a city where you have experienced a good Peruvian restaurant.

Huentetu Apr 18th, 2009 08:38 PM

No, I know a couple in London but not the States. No reason why they shouldn't be good as there are many Peruvians spread around the world.

eenusa Apr 19th, 2009 06:48 AM

In Fairfax, VA -- http://www.elcuzcorestaurant.com/ (owned/operated by a Peruvian family); and a review in the Washingtonian magazine that mentioned a few others around the metropolitan DC area -- http://www.washingtonian.com/restaur...iews/1908.html

raquel_z Apr 19th, 2009 07:36 AM

OK - its not in the US - but in Toronto Canada
El Fogon
http://www.elfogon.ca/

Had dinner there on a recent trip to Toronto. it was good. The Sangria was a bit strange. It sort of had a Creme Soda taste - I think they used Inka Cola to make it. :)

raquel

jumpingjack Aug 24th, 2009 12:27 PM

Toronto is probably closer than a lot of other options. fun city too so I like that idea. Mental note, stay away from Sangria though. Thanks!

I have enough family all over America though that I might very well have the opportunity to hit nearly all of these. Thanks ALL!

jumpingjack Apr 25th, 2011 07:38 PM

Update, I happened upon a Peruvian restaurant in the Cincinnati area. It was called Sabor Peruano. I read a few reviews online which were good. My wife was quite happy with what she got, my dish was ho/hum. My dish reminded me of something I would have gotten at a diner 40 years ago. If I lived in the area though, I would certainly go back and try a different dish based on everyone elses experiences.

My next mission is finding one that serves Chicha!

lcuy Apr 25th, 2011 11:28 PM

Andina, in Portland, Oregon, is wonderful!

jumpingjack Oct 28th, 2011 07:57 PM

Thanks Icuy! My brother lives in Portland! Score. Any particular dishes you would recommend there?

lcuy Oct 28th, 2011 09:00 PM

It's been about a year+ since I've been there, but we usually go with a group and just order lots of the small plates to share.

Peruvian_Friend Nov 21st, 2011 05:52 PM

gaston acurio (peru's number one cheff) just opened its cevicheria LA MAR in san francisco. Another peruvian cheff that is doing great is the one from resturant Mochica he has one in Beverly Hills! :)

wkwb42a Nov 22nd, 2011 12:34 PM

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, Gaston Acurio's first NY venture, recently opened. It is located on Madison Ave. near 25th Street.
We are looking forward to dining at Astrid y Gaston in Lima in January.


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