4 Best Restaurants in Massachusetts, USA

Don't let the no-frills decor fool you; what this family-owned restaurant lacks in style it more than makes up for in bold flavors, especially at dinner. Enjoy a menu of fresh and flavorful Peruvian favorites ranging from ceviche to plantains, and don't forget to grab a caramel custard for dessert.

If you've never heard of chifa cuisine (yeah, it's a real thing), you'll wonder why you haven't after having a meal at this South American--style place, where the kitchen creates dishes from Cantonese-Peruvian and Japanese culinary traditions. Dig into makimono (sushi rolls), wok-prepared dishes, and cold and hot plates. Presentation is a big part of both the decor and Ruka's creative cocktails, sake, and tea service. 

This Union Square spot offers up an elevated look at Peruvian food with a heavy emphasis on fresh, ocean-centric ingredients. Sitting among the dishes of mixed seafood ceviche, steamed fish, and seared crustaceans are other delicious dishes such as the spicy potato causas with toppings, lamb stew, and lucuma (a native tree fruit) mousse dessert. The retro vibe of '50s decor is out of sight, turned up a notch with cumbia, salsa dura, merengue, and vallenato sounds. Make reservations in advance, because the super small space fills up fast.

This wonderful authentic Peruvian restaurant is locally owned and is welcoming to families. Food, which includes traditionally prepared dishes, seafood, and ceviche, and smaller plates called piqueos, is beautifully presented.