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    Azúcar Peruvian Bistro

    4.1 (91 reviews)
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    Emily Y.

    Please be aware that this restaurant appears to have changed owners and menu. Also...below. Came in based on the amazing Yelp pictures and website as I love Peruvian and was looking to try their causa and pulpo. When we arrived, we received menus (see pics) that did not reflect the menu items shown in Yelp pictures and reviews. The server knew very little English to the point where basic ordering was challenging to do. The pisco sours appeared to be made with margarita mix. It was slightly green, cloyingly sweet and for almost $13, something you might find in a sports bar. Not resembling a craft sour at all. We ordered mixed ceviche. That was actually fairly good, though it had a ton of calamari rings and the white fish was stringy. That said, we had two cockroach sightings in a 30 minute period, one to left and right of me on the booth seat. I let out a blood curdling scream. We let the server know "cucaracha!!" The server was earnest in her search for the first one and caught the second one. She is the best part of this review because she escalated the issue to her manager who apologized and kind of blamed it on a neighbors roach problem. He offered to discount, then comp the ceviche. We were too bugged out (pun intended) to stay for dinner. In fairness, the food that we did try wasn't bad but the restaurant felt like a bait and switch between the Yelp profile and true menu and roaches were a dealbreaker. Will not return.

    Lomo Saltado
    Jimbo J.

    First time here a few people said this place was really good so i had to give it a chance and let me tell yall its Plenty of parking Place is super clean and inviting And the customer service was elite That green sauce is Definitely coming back !!

    Emily C.

    My friend is Peruvian and he always tells me to try their food with him. We went to a place in la which had a lot of reviews, but no it was not worth the hype for the lomo saltado. This place though was delicious when we ordered that and his favorite is the fried corn chips. I do recommend here, but it is a little pricey and the waiter wasn't very attentive with getting us drinks. Still not bad to try if you're new to Peruvian food. The place is cute and small, but wasn't packed. Parking lot is in the back and tight.

    Pulpi
    Jonathan R.

    What an incredible surprise this place was. We usually go to Aji to get our Peruvian, but this place was every bit as good if not better than aji. The presentations were well done if not a bit too contrived. On the tallarine beef I would have preferred the fries mixed into the sauté pan with the filet. But it tasted very good just the same. The corn in the ceviche was great. I highly recommend this place. You gotta go if you like Peruvian cooking, they do it right at azucar, which means "sugar" and this place is sweet.

    Lomo saltado
    Moses D.

    Really great food. We shared the lomo saltado plate and the fried bananas. 10/10 Quick service! Overall, I would definitely come back. Restaurant was pretty and super clean.

    Lomo Costa & Sierra
    Jonathan A.

    This place was fantastic! I went here with my date and both of us agreed we would want to come back. The ambiance was fantastic and aesthetically pleasing, our server was extremely attentive and made sure we had everything we needed and the food was really delicious. I had the Lomo Costa & Sierra and my date had the Pulpo brasero. For my dish, the steak and shrimp were cooked just right and the fries were fresh and crispy. Finding Peruvian corn in the accompanying rice was a nice touch as well. However, my date's dish was the real star of the evening. We were hesitant to order octopus since it's usually hit or miss with how it's cooked, but this was cooked perfectly. It had a nice char and the octopus was not tough or chewy but extremely flavorful with the spices and chimichurri sauce. the accompanying vegetables were cooked wonderfully as well. I've already recommended this place to a couple of my friends already and I will definitely be back in the future.

    Nicole E.

    Alan was so incredibly nice! This place is an absolute Long Beach hidden gem. AMAZING ambience, very aesthetic. Food was nothing short of delicious. Got the ceviche a la diabla and lomo. Great plating presentation. Will be coming back with friends!

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    Gabriela B.

    Authentic Peruvian food in Long Beach. It is a small business that original ingredients and get focus on deliver a beautiful presentation of the food. The flavors are unbelievable. People are very nice with the service and all dishes are prepared at the moment.

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    KC A.

    I'm the heart of Long Beach, Ca Cambodia Town sits a Cuban gem of a restaurant! This place is legit. Items I've never heard of and the sangria has fresh fresh berries mixed in. The food is outstanding and the patrons are people from all around just looking for food food. This is the only Cuban restaurant in ling beach. The decor is luxurious. You would not expect such interior design, but when you want in it's just wow! This is where dreams come true, the hidden gems that have all the flavors and passion poured into every bite. This is not Habana in Costa Mesa or Isla Cubana in La Palma, this is better this is an experience worth the time. Attached to the complex is a parking lot that has 20+ parking spaces. Otherwise it's street parking. The area is dense so consider a ride share option if your local.

    Ropa Vieja
    Channel E.

    After yoga with my friends, we decided to grab some brunch here. This spot is owned by a young Cuban couple, and Azucar is actually their second establishment. Their first spot is in Whittier by the name of Sage Social Eatery. The owner, Jorge, offered us some sangria or mimosas to start, but we decided to opt out for water instead. FOOD: We decided to share a couple of dishes between the 4 of us. EMPANADAS - If you cannot decide on an appetizer, definitely order the empanadas. You can't go wrong! It comes with this delicious sauce. YUCA CON CHICHARRON - We had originally wanted Papas Rellenas, but htye didn't have any at the time. This appetizer was very interesting. It reminded me of a chunky potato salad, but with just yuca and crispy bits of chicharron. RABO ENCENDIDO - The braised oxtail was super tender and fall off the bone. This was probably my favorite entree out of the 2 choices we made. ROPA VIEJA - This dish was super flavorful, but Ropa Vieja isn't my usual go-to when it comes to Cuban food because most of the time the prime beef is too stringy for me. GUAVA & CREAM CHEESE DUTCHBABY PANCAKES - This was a shareble treat. My friend, who's super into desserts, really liked the texture and everything in it altogether. AMBIANCE: I love how the place is made up of furniture and decor found by Jorge in thrift shops. He had mentioned he'd buy some things then modernize them. It's super cute how the painted mural is of Jorge's wife and baby. Vibrant and pretty. LOCATION: Easy to miss, it is right next to Crystal Thai-Cambodian Cuisine on 10th. Watch out for the parking spots, as some of the spots belong to tenants or Crystal customers! There is also free street parking, if available.

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    V C.

    We weren't even looking for Peruvian and we stumble upon this little gem of a restaurant hidden in plain sight. From the menu to service this has been an astonishing experience. Where do I start with the environment? Cozy, classy, and with a spark of hipster style, it is the best combo for your next taste of the Southern American cuisine.

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    This is a different restaurant now, it's not Peruvian it's Colombian, food wasn't that's great. I wouldn't eat there again

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    Chill atmospheres, good food, good people working here. Service is great. Parling a little small but there is street parking.

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    Excellent food very long wait for food . Over an hour . The empanadas were amazing and the saltado spices and flavor were amazing

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