Absolutely delicious! My boyfriend and I got chicha morada, the chicken empanada, the yuca appetizer, the tallarínes saltado with beef and i got the tallarínes verde with milanesa and it was all so good! a cozy little spot that's nicely price and very filling. loved everything on the menu and our server was very patient. so good read more

Downtown Peru - tallarines verde con milanesa - Peruvian Near Me - Hammonton, New Jersey

The shrimp fried rice was still very good. I got the fried seafood with fries and sauce. The fried seafood was good but not great. Really nothing special to give it a higher rating. read more

What an amazing visit. First off restaurant is on a side street and is easy to miss as it's not very large. Clearly a family run business. Greeted and seated quickly after we entered. The decor is very nice, fresh and bright. Also no doubt it's Peruvian. Was super excited over the menu as it was expansive and filled with all sorts of authentic dishes. Since this was Devin's first Peruvian experience I get us some Yucca appetizers that came with a delicious dipping sauce and then the chef brought a Peruvian spicy sauce. It was definitely spicy but also had great depth. For main course we had the Peruvian Shrimp fried rice. It was also delicious and had an abundance of shrimp. Tonya's it all down they had the purple corn drink. It was amazing. I wish I had room for dessert. The whole meal was excellent and the service was so nice. We were treated like locals. Awesome experience. read more

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Always a wonderful place to go eat at. I am Peruvian and I definitely recommend this place!!

We stopped into Downtown Peru in Hammonton tonight for dinner, and it was fantastic. They've only been open for 11 months, but they're truly a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered! The service was wonderful -- friendly, attentive, and eager to help. While we've all had Peruvian food before, they're happy to explain the menu if you're new to it, which makes it so approachable. We were seated and immediately treated to a dish of addictively delicious cancha (think Peruvian corn nuts, but far gentler on the teeth) to snack on while we looked over the menu. I ordered the chicha morada to drink -- a smooth, cool, and lightly spiced Peruvian beverage made from purple corn with a hint of cinnamon and cloves. It was so good, I even got one to go after dinner! For appetizers, we shared the Yuca con Huancaina -- hot, crispy fried yuca wedges served with a beautiful aji amarillo-based Huancaina sauce -- and the Ocopa, a wonderfully earthy and aromatic sauce of roasted peanuts, huacatay (Peruvian black mint), and aji amarillo poured over tender potato slices. Both were delicious, and it was our first time trying the Ocopa. For our mains, two of us ordered the Bistec a lo Pobre -- a perfectly seasoned beef steak with fries, a fried egg, sweet fried plantains, and white rice. The other ordered a half pollo a la brasa, their signature rotisserie chicken. The portions were generous, and we all had leftovers to bring home. Overall, the food was outstanding, and the service was warm and welcoming. I hope more people check this place out -- it's definitely worth the visit! ****** Esta noche cenamos en Downtown Peru en Hammonton y fue fantástico. Solo llevan abiertos 11 meses, ¡pero son una joya escondida que merece la pena descubrir! El servicio fue maravilloso: amables, atentos y con ganas de ayudar. Aunque todos hemos probado la comida peruana, están encantados de explicarte el menú si eres nuevo en ella, lo que lo hace muy accesible. Nos sentaron y de inmediato nos ofrecieron un plato de cancha (piensa en nueces de maíz peruanas, pero mucho más suave para los dientes) deliciosamente adictiva para picar mientras revisábamos la carta. Pedí la chicha morada para beber: una bebida peruana suave, fresca y ligeramente especiada hecha de maíz morado con un toque de canela y clavo. ¡Estaba tan buena que incluso pedí una para llevar después de cenar! Como aperitivos, compartimos la Yuca con Huancaína (gajos de yuca fritos, crujientes y calientes, servidos con una exquisita salsa huancaína a base de ají amarillo) y la Ocopa, una salsa maravillosamente terrosa y aromática de maní tostado, huacatay (menta negra peruana) y ají amarillo, vertida sobre tiernas rodajas de papa. Ambos estaban deliciosos, y era la primera vez que probábamos la Ocopa. De plato principal, dos de nosotros pedimos el Bistec a lo Pobre (un filete de res perfectamente sazonado con papas fritas, huevo frito, plátanos fritos dulces y arroz blanco). El otro pidió medio pollo a la brasa, su pollo rostizado estrella. Las porciones eran generosas, y todos sobramos para llevar a casa. En general, la comida estuvo excepcional y el servicio fue cálido y acogedor. Espero que más gente visite este lugar; ¡definitivamente vale la pena! read more

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It's definitely Peruvian food but it needs a little more. The rice was ok, the meat was ok, the ceviche was ok. There was nothing wrong with it. But it was just that... ok. Don't expect to be wowed. read more

Found this small Peruvian spot in downtown Hammonton and sampled Arroz chaufa con pollo, a marinates chicken, fried rice vegetable dish that was very flavorful and nicely presented. Had to try the Yuca fries with a spicy white sauce that was quite interesting, perfectly cooked with just the right amount of kick. The staff was pleasant and attentive, checking back several times to ensure I was enjoying the meal. The restaurant is clean and simply appointed in a tasteful way. read more

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Get the steak and pasta it was better pasta than most Italian places. The steak was cooked to perfection

Great place with very good food. Have been there about 6 times within the last 6 months. The chef owner has came out to our table almost every time we have went to see how our dinner experience was going. Prices are very fair for what you get. It's also a byob so you can bring a bottle of wine which we did last time because we had a Designated driver that night. It's a small place but very comfortable atmosphere with accommodating staff. Would love to see this place flourish because they are doing it right read more

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Please go check out Downtown Peru Restaurant at 14 S 2nd St in Hammonton. I had no idea what I was going to order, everything on the menu sounds delicious! I had the quarter Pollo, salad, and sweet potato fries. Affordable priced, the restaurant very clean & a nice quiet, comfortable spot. https://www.downtownperurestaurant.com/menu?menuId=edf24316-321b-43e2-9355-988706592f73 read more

Downtown Peru - Delicious Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Hammonton, New Jersey

Good old fashioned Peruvian food, restaurant is on the small side but service was fast.

Awesome food and service. Every single item we ordered was perfectly made. You have to try the passionfruit juice too! Place was clean and well-maintained. read more

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Food was very flavorful. Got some food to go for father's day. Ordered the ceviche mixto which was delicious. Also ordered arroz chaufa with shrimp that was tasty, however was surprised by the portion for the price. Understandably though with cost of everything going up. Ordered tostones as an extra side to accompany, but they were very hard. Almost seemed maybe already cooked by then fried again to reheat? Not entirely sure. I would definitely try this place again, but would go in rather than take out. read more

Food is simple yet SO delicious! We love the crunchy corn and plantains. Hubby wished his dish had more meat but we will come back for sure! read more

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Came here and ordered empanadas, yuca fries, and two entrees, and tres leches. The food is absolutely delicious - me and my husband enjoyed every dish. We're so happy to have a new restaurant with a new type of cuisine right in town! Definitely recommend to check this place out and trying something new! read more

Downtown Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Hammonton, New Jersey

A MUST!!! Delicious food, cooked by a talented Peruvian chef. Fair prices. I am Peruvian and it feels like eating at home!

Downtown Peru is wonderful! The staff is friendly and helpful and the food is delicious! Our group of 7 stumbled upon it last night and it did not disappoint! We especially loved the Ceviche and dishes with rotisserie chicken. read more

I didn't like the chicken. I like the potatoes and service was ok. The room was pretty small.

This place is amazing! The place is small but cozy. It's something different when you're tired of the same old dishes. The chef is friendly and helps in the dining area when needed. It's nice to see her so hands on her business. It's shows that she cares! Don't go if you're in a rush everything is made to order. Don't forget dessert they are delicious! read more

The food was amazing and the service excellent. The price was very reasonable for the quality of the food.

What an amazing dinner!!! Food was excellent, we had the ceviche, empanadas, arroz chaufa, steak, stuffed potatoe, yuca, alfaroles...all delicious. The Chef came out to talk to us, she was very grateful and it was very interesting learning her story. Highly recomend this place. It is byob too!. read more

I ordered a chicken chaufa tray for Thanksgiving. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. I will definitely go back to eat at the restaurant. Excited to try the whole menu. read more