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Brand: 5/5
Macchu Picchu Delights opened months ago, and I will say that it makes a good first impression. The brand definitely shines for this establishment from the exterior to the interior. The Peruvian aesthetics synchronizing Spanish and indigenous culture provides a prominent placement in this plaza. Even when it becomes seasonally-aware, the establishment manages to celebrate Christmas in their own way.
Ambiance: 4/5
You are greeted with a large dining area with Peruvian music settling you in. Nothing felt out of place, since you feel at home. The dimmed lights can bring about a cozy vibe, though for this instance, I did think that it would have benefited from more lighting. The seats felt comfortable.
Service: 5/5
The staff made sure that we enjoyed our experience and asked us if we needed anything.
Wait Time: 5/5
I wrote an entire page in my notebook with medium amounts of lines before my order arrived. Considering the size of the dish, I will say that the wait time matched the preparation. As such, no unnecessary issues or delays happened.
Food: 4/5
I ordered the fried rice with chicken, with water including a free refill. While the brown rice did have a hard chew, they definitely bring about the hearty dish, while the well-cooked chicken emphasized the taste. The peas and green onions complement the taste well. I did think that the dish could have had more chicken and less rice. As for the form, the dish contained so much abundance, I had to eat it for lunch, and save it for dinner.
Worth The Money?: 3/5
The menu items definitely reflect Peruvian cuisine, and as such I can see how they can be delights, though I have yet to find any substantial amounts of desserts. Needless to say, every part of the aesthetic works with the food, down to the flower placed upon my dish. They do match the music and make you feel immersed. The staff ensure that the food is prepared for, and the wait time was definitely appropriate for the time it took to make it.
For a brand with vivacious colors, the dimmed lights really do a disservice to not show them in their glory. The staff ensure that the ambiance has festive yet calm substance. As such, the wait time did not feel cumbersome.
I would greatly recommend the establishment to create their own website, since there are numerous Peruvian restaurants across America with "Macchu Picchu" in their names. It would especially help the establishment if the aesthetics that make the interior shine would extend to the website itself. Concerning color scheme, they should absolutely reflect the warm, cozy color scheme of the ambiance, while also incorporating the fading color as mystique as Macchu Picchu itself.
I would consider Macchu Picchu Delights my second choice, just to support my local businesses and introduce myself more to Peruvian culture and cuisine. Would I say that the fried rice with chicken was worth more than $20? Perhaps if I wanted to fill myself up for the day, however if I am simply looking for a quick meal, then I probably would look elsewhere. As such, another suggestion would be to offer smaller versions of the dishes for a cheaper price, particularly if they wish to attract customers completely unfamiliar to Peruvian cuisine.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
For a business just starting, I will say that Macchu Picchu Delights manages to do most things right. While the relevance of the restaurant must become more pronounced, I can say that it is off to a good start.
Recommend To...
Anyone interested in Peruvian culture and cuisine.