This gem was the best decision my party of 15 made! We had just finished kayaking, so all of us had a huge appetite. They were able to accommodate us (in advance w/ reservations) and our waitress Carolina was so patient, friendly and attentive the whole entire time. My family members are particular, so when everyone kept asking for stuff like extra 'this' and 'that' and please more refill, she never seemed annoyed and kept a friendly demeanor. She added to our positive experience! And the food was DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend if you're in the area. Will be coming again when we are out here. read more

If you want great Peruvian cuisine, this is the place to go! The dishes are beautifully plated, and the food was absolutely delicious!

Overall good, but some mixed feelings from my first visit here. Started with two ceviches; ahi and Classico. The Classico had large tough cuts of halibut which made for a bad eating experience; having to chew tough raw fish. The ahi was good, but ahi is always good. They served both ceviches with one chip, it would have been nice to have something to eat the ceviche with like maybe 10 chips. The highlight was the Shrimp Chaufa My Way. The sweet chili and ginger sauce was incredible and the dish was perfection. The steak a lo pobre was unfortunately a tough cut that was magnified by being served in a bowl instead of a plate; we could hardly cut the steak like this. The flavor was good, but not great execution of this. The burger was excellent, but you can get good burgers lots of places. So overall really good take aways from the first visit, but also several areas where they just missed the mark. I'll return and hope other dishes hit the mark like the shrimp dish did. read more

Arrocito Norteno Delish. Wine from Peru (Syrah) at happy hour prices. Perfect seasoning, handsome and attentive server. Maybe I was just thirsty but the wine pours seemed kind of small. Parking can be challenging but what can I say, it's on 4th street (retro row). Other than that I recommend this restaurant highly! Great place to walk to if you live in the area. I will definitely be back! read more

Aji Peruvian Cuisine - Look at the wine at Aji Peruvian Cuisine! - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

What a great experience. Terrific atmosphere with very friendly and engaged service focused on helping you have a great experience. The tables are fun, made of true tree trunks so nothing is level. Perfect but be careful if you have too many wobbly pops. A good selection of beer on tap and the staff are knowledgeable about their characteristics. The appetizer was so simple but o delicious. The 'causa' with chilled potato and ahi tuna. Carfeul with the seemingly innocent jalapeno on top as I found it masked the delicious tastes of the tuna and avocado. The mains we had mixed results. The shrimp chaufa my way was okay but the sesame oil made for a bit of a heavy taste. A squeeze of lime helped but still a bit 'strong'. On the other hand the Apporcito Norteno was amazing. The shrimp were melt in your mouth delicious. The flavour of the rice exploded in the mouth. I could eat that all day and night. Both dishes were pipping hot when served. Great overall and would like to try some of their other mains. read more

Aji Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

GREAT Peruvian restaurant in Long Beach AMAZING and REALLY GOOD food. If you are in the LBC you need to come to this Peruvian and ask for Rosita she is the best host and will take care of you. I wish I can give 10 stars read more

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OMG love this place. The food is always great, the service can be a bit slow due to the small staff, but I don't care. I will keep coming back and keep trying all the items on the menu. read more

Please don't waste your time don't waste your money don't put your health at risk either. The food is below average. I've had better lomo saltado from pollo inka and that's not an exaggeration. Ordered the empanadas they were extremely salty just like their rice and practically everything they served us. The pescado a lo macho takes the prize it was more salt than fish. The shrimp was good but the octopus was undercooked I almost choked on it. I don't see where all the 5 star reviews came from maybe they were bought. The rice by the way was also over salted it's like the chef loves smothering everything in salt. For your health and your cardiac health specially please avoid this place. read more

Food may be good, but the customer service was horrible and directly affected the food quality. Order takeout (yes, I know.. should've dined in) and was told it would be ready by 9:06pm. I arrived at 9:00, informed the staff I was there for a pickup and was instructed to wait in the seating area for the food. Around 9:30, was asked by a different staff member what I was waiting for. Reiterated I was there for a pickup and watched them walk to the back and grab a bag that had been sitting there. Sure enough the receipt said 9:06pm.. food was cold and sweaty. And I thought that may be the end of it... Called the store to voice my concerns and was met with lack of empathy, professionalism, and tact. Basically told I was lying, and arrived late for the pick up. But obviously they can check the cameras to see me sitting in their entrance area, after being told to do so... I admit, I definitely should have spoken up sooner while I was waiting.. TLDR: ordered takeout, got food 30min late despite waiting inside for it. "Manager" tried to gaslight rather than apologize read more

The food is pretty good. I personally enjoyed the lomo saltado and the causas. The facilities are a bit outdated, bit the place looks clean in general. It is a nice place to grab dinner in LB. FYI- They only serve beer and whine. Sadly they have no pisco. read more

aji is such a special place it's hard to know where to begin! this tiny little eatery located on fourth street in LB has some of the biggest flavors of any restaurant i've been to. the ambiance is warm and inviting and on a buzzing saturday night, the vibe is unbeatable. my favorite dish, perhaps, would be their chupe de camarones. between the warmth of the chowder and the beautiful marriage of spices, it's hard not to eat the entire bowl in one sitting and take another one to go. truly, it's divine! their lomo saltado is also incredibly well balanced - i've had this dish at countless peruvian restaurants and this one has them all beat. while it's a hearty plate, it doesn't feel like too much food and every bite is bright and full of flavor. i can't rave more highly about this place and already can't wait to go back! read more

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Always an amazing food experience! Made my way through the menu and back over and try this new dish...thank you aji!! read more

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Absolute authentic Peruvian cuisine. I ordered several dishes just to sample as that is how I determine if a good Peruvian place. This one surpassed all Peruvian restaurants I have tried over my lifetime. The server was amazing too!! read more

I will ever go back to pollo inka. This place is true authentic Peruvian. The quality of the meat was amazing! Potatoes were perfectly crispy. Plata is we're perfectly fried and sweet. I also loved their range of passion fruit drinks. I will be going back! Got the steak a lo pobre and some pollo and beef empanadas. Everything was amazing. Follow me on Instagram @theehangrygal for more reviews of food in SoCal. read more

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Amazing food, friendly staff, love it. The yucca was fried to perfection!! I had the steak with chimmichurro. So yummy! read more

The absolute best Peruvian food I've had,and the owner,I believe her name is Rosie/Rosa is so welcoming and attentive . This place completely blew me away with their amazing food and incredible service . This will be my new to go spot and I recommend it to everyone. Keep up the great work read more

This place is pricy, HOWEVER if you like Peruvian food with high quality food... then this place is for you. Atmosphere is please t, chill, cozy; I mean it's good if you're on a date or with the family. Staff are very kind, and again, food is excellent! read more

I have tried several Peruvian in LBC and THIS restaurant surpasses any of them. The Lomo Saltado had me almost crying of happiness!!! I love that I found it!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Great Peruvian restaurant on our day trip to Long Beach. Loved their ceviche, papa la huancaina, and green pasta. The causes were our least favorite item. Would definitely come back. read more

Holy crap. This place is awesome! Great atmosphere! Finally an ethnic restaurant with ethnic music. Great Sangria! Great Ceviche! Amazing entrees. The Lomito Saltado was delicious. And more amazing is the Picarones for dessert. What is that you ask? It is Squash and yam doughnuts in Chancaca syrup. Don't worry you don't need to know what Chicaca is. Just eat it. The owner was very sweet and made us feel at home in her Peruvian home. Thanks Rosita!! read more

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I fall in love with their food, they take their time to cook each and every order from scratch which makes it super fresh and delicious. I've been here 4/5 times so far and I can go eat here every day read more

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The best Peruvian food in SoCal. After visiting other local Peruvian restaurants in the area and being disappointed, my sister recommended to go to Aji, not only is the food authentic and high quality, the owner is very much invested in the experience and remaining true to Peruvian recipes. Riquísimo! read more

I'm not sure what happened to my previous review. When I lived in the area I used to eat here at least a couple of times a month. This was the first time I'd eaten here since before the pandemic and the food is mostly the same but I was disappointed this time. The dish just wasn't as flavorful as it was before (I had the steak a lo pobre). And the Ceviche Mercado sauce seemed to be thinner. Service was sub-par with the waitress incapable of placing dishes before each guest. She was also clueless about refilling the water. And when I asked for the bill, they came to the table and read us the total amount. I asked for an itemized bill but she couldn't give that to me to check what we were paying for. Instead, she just stood there with the credit card machine waiting for us to hand her our card. I then asked what was included in this amount and she said tax was not included -this turned out to be untrue. Beware when paying at this restaurant. Either calculate the subtotal on your own or you will be put in a situation where you're handing over your card for a subtotal that may be wrong. I overpaid by $14 because of this, but only realized that after I received the print out that the machine gives you after you sign. Overall, not the greatest experience considering I've been to this restaurant several times since 2015, when it was very new. Just disappointed that this experience was not as good as I remember it to be. read more

We have recently come back to this restaurant a few times and have always had great service, amazing food, and I love their selection of wine and beers as well. The patio is a bit small but great if you like to people watch and bring your dog to dinner with you. They have heaters for the outside seating and since it's a small area it doesn't take much to be near a warm spot when it's a bit chilly outside. They recently revamped the menu layout so it was difficult for me to remember which items were entres versus appetizers or small tapas. When the waitress informed us we ordered 3 small plates and not entrees we were okay with our options and stuck to them. They were all delicious! I love eating smaller portions and trying more food so it was perfect for us. We ordered the shrimp cocktail, the steak and potato small plate, and tuna with mash potatoes which sounds weird but was very tasty. The names are all in Peruvian but easy enough to read and have descriptions of each dish. The waitress always offers to explain if you have any questions. They are always informed and helpful with the menu. They dessert menu is small but we've tried every item on it and all are equally delicious. I highly recommend it for small intimate dinners for a large group. They can accommodate both options, but I would recommend on arriving early or calling ahead with a large group to ensure they have the room or if there will be a wait. Love the ambiance and the location being walking distance for us as a dinner option. They also have a special during the week for a 3 course meal for $50 for 2. Great deal. Amazing meals. Definitely coming back soon and often. read more

This place is across the street from home and finally we tried it earlier last month. My man's ordered all the amazing foods and we can honestly say everything was so delicious. So many choices of wine. We will be back for sure. read more

Excellent food! We sat outdoors and had yummy empanadas (chicken is so good), ceviche, beet salad, braised beef, shrimp chowder, Angus beef burger and fries, and flourless chocolate cake (ask for it earlier). Never had trouble finding a server either. Love the Peruvian and Asian flavors! Sauces were delicious. read more

Had me sit at a table for 15 minutes only to tell me dogs are not allowed. When we asked if we could sit outside she just said no and walked away. She could've at the very least offer to take our order for take out. Disappointed cause I really wanted to try the lomo saltado. read more

So I came here with 2 of my friends for dinner on a Friday night and seriously the best rating we can successfully all give is a 3 star. I ordered a Lomo Saltado and first it was cooked completely different that how peruvians really cook and prepare this dish. Second, my beef was dried, salty, and overcook even burnt. My friend's dish was something with chicken, it tasted horrible. For the price they charge we expected high quality, great tasting food. Instead, the food was average at best. Will we come back? Never again. read more

Two Words: Pubic Hair We visited on 8/6/22 around 8pm. Unfortunately, upon receiving my empanadas, my poor girlfriend bit into her food and realized there was a thick, coarse, and curly short piece of hair in her food. Immediately, we spoke to our server and left the restaurant. Absolutely disgusting and forever tarnishes this establishment in my eyes. I cannot speak for any other items on the menu but the first impression was enough to never return again. I don't know if the empanadas are baked on site or purchased elsewhere but this is completely unacceptable. A side note, the manager didn't have the courtesy of speaking to us and had our amazing server take the fall for the restaurant's failure. Poor girl and absolutely horrendous management. Avoid. read more

the food was amazing, healthy portions. the staff was wonderful. we loved our waitress who served us on 10/30- i wish i got her name but she deserves a raise! we will be back! read more

Oh my Goodness this place is amazing. We stopped in on our way home from an appt in Lakewood area because we had heard so many great things about this place. The staff was very nice and immediatley greeted us when we walked in. As we sat down I couldn't help but notice the interior. It has a very nice rustic but modern feel with a beautiful wood ceiling. I was in heaven just on the decor alone. I ordered short ribs and my husband chose an appetizer that when came out, looked like a work of art. Mine on the other hand had comfort food written all over it, which is exactly what I was after on a cold rainy night! Oh so yummy and it went really well.with the Peruvian syrah I picked. This place by far is best authentic peruvian food we have ever had.They also have a steller wine list !! We will be back soon. Love this place! read more

Cool decor. Nice ambience/friendly service. Food is flavorful. Anticuchos were yummy. Ceviche perfect. Lomo saltado on point. And I'm Peruvian. I'll come back. TY Ají! read more

Elizabeth's Star Rating System 1 star = Terrible, would not recommend, will tell family and friends to avoid 2 stars = I won't be back but you might enjoy it 3 stars = I'll be back eventually 4 stars = I'll definitely be back 5 stars = I'm telling my friends and family about this place! Getting there: street parking was easy to find Arrival: Greeted promptly and seated. Whole party not needed for seating. Food: Ordered the ceviche and grilled beef heart. I enjoyed both but was expecting the ceviche to be colder when served. The beef heart took a very long time to arrive. Service: They give fresh complimentary chips. It was not a busy day, about less than half the restaurant was full, and yet, it took a long time to get refill of water, asked for refill of chips many times but didn't get it, and took two tries to get the check. It was strange that we had to ask for chips 3 times and the last time, it was only because our server was holding a tray of chips and we asked again that we got them... Mind you, this was at the end of the meal and she asked if we still wanted them! We said yes immediately. Each time we made a repeat request, she said okay sure, like it was the first time she was hearing it. Ambience: The place is nice, pretty cute. Casual clothing is fine. Overall: I would be back if I was in the area and someone wanted to go. However, the service detracted from the meal... Quite frustrating at times. read more

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Been here more than 5 times.. and if I lived closer, I'm sure I would probably go once a week! Best Peruvian food I've had in a very long time. Their staff is excellent and provides great customer service, and their food has been a perfect 10 every time we've gone. Must try when you are in Long Beach! read more

The food is ALWAYS OUTSTANDING. We have tried most everything on the menu. The service is impeccable. The owner usually makes the rounds to greet people. We love her! Her husband is the chef and owner as well. The ambiance is comfortable and modern. An open air appeal. We have celebrated many get to get hers over the years. read more

Congrats Rosita!! You guys made it onto LA Eater's top list for best sandwiches in Los Angeles county! I have had this sandwich many times. I always want to try something different but , I just can't pass up this one! read more

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We went last night. The soup was fishy the shrimp over cooked. The dessert was worse! How do you burn a flourless cake!, then try to cover it with sauce! Unfortunately we took that home not knowing along with fried and greasy donuts. Not a good idea and wish they would have said so. This was a burnt greasy and expensive mess! I am so so sorry I spent over 100 on two of us at this place! Now I know why they are not crowded. Also they forgot to wipe down the chair with food on it till I said something. I would love to get my money back for this catastrophe of a "dinner." read more

good find! centrally located for my friend and me. parking is behind the restaurant. i ordered the plantains and ceviche and both were delish! my friend also ordered the papa rellena de carne and that was delish as well. the staff was super friendly. will be back. read more

We made a reservation on a Friday night and glad we did. Some tables are like lunch room style. We ordered the potato stuff with beef called papa rellena de carne and the arrocito norteno. The papa rellena was bomb, we have never tried anything like it. You must order it or some type of potato dish. The arrocito norteno tasted ok, it came with a lot of seafood though. They had a lot of beer on tap. Overall great place, might come back if in area. read more

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I can't say enough great things about Aji Peruvian Cuisine. This unassuming little restaurant serves up some of THE BEST Peruvian in southern California, and there's no flashy chef behind the scenes. Owner Rosita is one of the most down to earth people you'll ever meet. We've been here many times and would go even more often if they're located closer to us. Everyone I've brought here has fallen in love with it. There is a good wine list if you want wine, but the chicha morada (blue corn drink) made in-house is absolutely worth trying. Rosita's menu consists of all the Peruvian favorites, but elevated to something you'll find from a named chef. From presentation, to taste, everything is top notch. I especially love the Aji de Gallina here -- it's a dish I'm usually not fond of. The ceviches are fantastic and any of the causas are delicious, especially the pulpo (octopus). Everything we've tasted has been insanely delicious. I think we've been through almost the entire menu. End your meal with the orange scented flan! read more