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    Don Carlos Number 1

    3.2 (23 reviews)
    ModeratePeruvian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Ceviche de Pescado and half chicken
    Lucille L.

    After having a few really great Peruvian dining experiences in the past few months, I've been on the hunt for something decent that is local to me. Of course, my expectation isn't high. I can't truly think that new Brunswick street food can really compare to more restaurant quality cuisines in new York and d.c., but I was still hoping for some kind of hidden hole-in-the-wall good Peruvian food. Nothing I ate was horrible, but I think the flavor was simply lacking. On the chicken, and in the ceviche. Just something not quite there. I would've preferred to see a better sauce too-- it had a nice kick, but it was mainly mayo with lime juice and some peppers. The fish in the ceviche was not that fresh, but my main complaint is that the seasoning didn't soak into the fish. The rotisserie chicken especially white meat was a little on the dry side, but the flavor was just lacking. I guess I have high standards for Peruvian, but for a little fast food hole in the wall place in NB, what can you expect? Service wasn't great either, a little on the slow side. The sad part is that dipping french fries into some sauce and eating that was actually more pleasant than the other dishes we had.

    13$ yuca

    Prices online are not actual prices. More expensive in store. I was over charged yuca in-store was charged 13 instead of 4$ and she had the audacity to charge me 3$ more for asking for sauce on the side

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    They have great customer service but the flavor it's really there in their food. Has potential and fast delivery.

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    8 years ago

    Excellent tasty rotisserie chicken! Fresh and savory!!! Had the half chicken with fried yuca and salad. I highly recommend this place.

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    4.7
    (55 reviews)
    10.2 mi

    Don't let the strip mall exterior fool you. Once you step into Peru Chikann for a meal, you're no…read morelonger in a restaurant -- you're a guest in Don Freddy's home for a private meal. The menu is a fantastic blend of authentic Peruvian flavors with distinct Japanese and Chinese influences that make this cuisine so unique. The atmosphere is modest, warm, and incredibly welcoming, and our server was absolutely terrific. I had the Bistec a la Pobre ($22) -- a perfectly-marinated hanger steak served over generous portions of french fries, white rice topped with a freshly fried egg, and a side of grilled sweet plantains. YUM! The flavors were absolutely spot on. My dining companion loved her Pollo Saltado ($19) -- a generous portion of tender, boneless marinated chicken sauteed with onion, peppers, and tomato served over french fries with a side of white rice. We will definitely be back! PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Peru Chikann is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Bring cash. Peru Chikann has added a surcharge for using credit cards to pay for your meal.

    Such a cute place. Very clean very friendly. Gives authentic & warm vibes and it's BYOB. Met the…read moreowner Don Freddy! who's super sweet!!! Such a great host. Was around the area and wanted something different. Couldn't have meat today and they were able to do the green spaghetti dish with shrimp instead of the usual steak. :) he recommended the soup with chicken (going to taste the broth but I've never tried Peruvian soup before), and their purple corn drink (highly recommend) which I also never had. The soup (pic below) is so good with that squeeze of lime and the Peruvian hot sauce (it's not that spicy but gives the soup EXTRA flavors that my mind and heart is so grateful for! Oh and taste buds! lol :) And Peruvian cookies are so good! lol I highly recommend this place!

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    Purple corn juice and some Peruvian corn and green sauce. :) as a welcome.. drink I had to order (highly recommend!)
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    Norkys Peruvian Restaurant

    Norkys Peruvian Restaurant

    3.9
    (49 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    Really good and unique experience. Went as a group of 2. Would go if you want to try Peruvian food…read more Definitely felt authentic, price was roughly $35 a person for the 2 pictures shown and beverage. Very friendly staff. 15% mandatory gratuity (party of 2). Tip is onto of gratuity.

    Norkys has been one of our family's go-to spots for Peruvian food over the years, and we've tried…read moremultiple locations. Out of all of them, this location has honestly been the one we've enjoyed the most and the one we keep coming back to. That said, over the past year or two, I do feel the food quality has declined a bit. I recently ordered the lomo saltado (the lower-priced option), and while the meat was flavorful and savory, there was a little too much broth, which made the fries and rice soggy. My husband ordered the tacu tacu with steak, but it felt like there were barely any beans in it. For the kids, we ordered salchipapa. They enjoyed it, but I was expecting the hot dogs to have a little more crisp instead of being soft. What keeps us coming back is the experience here. The restaurant is always clean, organized, and has a really nice ambiance. The staff is attentive, service is quick, and we rarely have to wait or follow up on anything. Their ají verde is still really good too. Overall, I'd say 3.5 stars for the food, but 4 stars for service, ambiance, and overall experience. I really hope the food quality improves because this location has been one of our favorites.

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    Don Carlos Number 1 - peruvian - Updated July 2026

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