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    Jarana

    4.6 (17 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Grace C.

    Wowie, Jarana brings the Japanese-Peruvian fusion that Portland didn't know it needed. Tucked away behind Lulu Bar, this cocktail bar serves delicious drinks and dope food. There's no table service and you order food and drinks from the bar. We came on a Thursday at 6:30 and the place was pretty quiet but got busier as the night goes on. They also feature various DJs in the evenings during the weekends. The ambiance is dark, classy, perfect for a date night or just enjoying good food in a cool location. We ordered the lomo saltado and chicken katsu bowl. Food did take a minute to come out, but boy was it good. The saltado was savory, tangy, and the chimichurri sauce freshened the dish. The steak was tender, juicy - perfectly cooked. The garlic rice was fragrant and had a hint of coconut - a beautiful pairing. The chicken katsu was crispy, juicy, not too heavily breaded. The coleslaw was light, refreshing, zesty. All the flavors and textures blended and harmonized like a fine-tuned orchestra. Everything was a hit, and it's always a double win in my books when a cocktail bar has food that is worth coming back for. The Nikkei cuisine that Jarana has highlights both cultures and adds to the diversity that Portland offers.

    Vijay K.

    Delicious Peruvian food, highly recommend the oysters, ceviche and empanadas. They use Shigoku Oyster which outstanding

    Bone marrow
    Dylan N.

    Jarana is located inside of the bar Lulu and is absolutely wonderful. My party and I dined on Bone marrow, Octopus, empanadas, oysters, and calamari. We all thoroughly enjoyed the dishes but especially the seafood options. We came away impressed with the selection of food on the menu as these dishes are not your typical idea of "bar food." Richie and Gary, the chefs on hand, were extremely friendly and accommodating when serving us. Additionally, the staff at Lulu was awesome as well. All around a great evening out and we will be definitely be returning!

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    1 year ago

    Great food. Nice employees. Cool location. Good prices too. Ambiance for dinner was pleasant.

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    The ambiance was romantic and hip at the same time. The food was good. The dessert was weird which is why I only gave it four stars.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious late night option. You do need to walk through a club to get to the food in the back, but the quality and flavor is worth it!

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    Casa Zoraya

    Casa Zoraya

    4.7
    (253 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    We came here to celebrate my father in laws bday, and we didn't regret it! I liked how the kitchen…read morewas the first thing you see as you opened the front door. We were greeted right away by the chefs as you entered in. The place was really colorful inside, and showed a lot of culture through its decorations and artworks. It was a fun environment to be in. I ordered the Lomo Saltado, and it was really tasty. The steak was tender, and it balanced out well with the acidity from the onions and tomatoes. It was a great hearty meal. My girlfriend got the Arroz Con Mariscos, and I liked that even more! The seafood was fresh and they had a lot of variety. Almost reminded me of a paella in some ways. The parking wasn't bad, we had to park in the neighborhood behind the building, but if you're lucky there's a few spots on the street at the front. The server was friendly, but she was definitely worked though. Not sure if someone called out, or if they're understaffed in the front. It did take awhile to get our orders in. Overall, I highly recommend this as your first stop, if you've never had Peruvian food before!

    As a Peruvian visiting Portland, Casa Zoraya immediately made a great first impression. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully decorated, colorful, and unmistakably Peruvian the moment you walk through the door. The atmosphere feels authentic, the space is immaculate, and the attention to cleanliness was noticeable. Easily 5 stars for the ambiance and overall presentation. For food, I ordered the Lomo Saltado Criollo. It wasn't your traditional lomo saltado, and I'm assuming adding the word "criollo" and changing the presentation is what justifies the nearly $30 price tag. That said, flavor-wise it was excellent. The seasoning was on point, the ingredients were well executed, and the presentation was beautiful. No complaints about the quality of the food itself. Unfortunately, the service was a different story. Upon arrival, I stood waiting for approximately 7-10 minutes before anyone assisted me. A kitchen employee repeatedly told me, "She's coming," so I assumed the server would be right over. During that time, other guests arrived after me and were also waiting. When the server finally came out, she acknowledged me by saying she'd be right with me, then proceeded to assist the guests who arrived after I did. They were only ordering drinks, but it was frustrating that she didn't take a moment to determine who had been waiting first. Once seated, service remained inconsistent. Another table that had arrived before me was still waiting to place their order, and since I was dining alone and trying to catch a flight out of PDX, I was concerned I'd be overlooked. Thankfully, the food came out quickly. However, throughout the rest of the meal, not once did my server check in to see if I needed anything. I had to flag down another employee for aji and later for my check. Coming from California, where I'm used to paying California prices, a quality lomo saltado typically runs between $22-$27 and is often accompanied by attentive service. I don't mind paying $30 for a plate when the food delivers, and this one certainly did. But for that price point, the service should match the quality coming out of the kitchen. Overall: excellent food, beautiful restaurant, disappointing service. If Casa Zoraya focused on improving attentiveness and guest experience, this would easily be a 5-star restaurant.

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    Lima Peruvian Restaurant

    Lima Peruvian Restaurant

    4.4
    (414 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    Very family oriented restaurant. Simple decorated, Latin Music in the background but very inviting…read more We came here on a Wednesday at 6pm and it was not that busy yet. Menu has a lot of Delicious Peruvian options including some diverse Pisco Sour Peruvian drinks. We were seated immediately and our order was taken promptly when we were ready to order. For drinks we had the Maracuya Juice and the Chicha Pisco Sour. It was very smooth. For food we ordered Chaufa Rice with Seafood, Pescado Saltado and Ceviche Mixto. Each dish was pretty big, even to share and take home. Flavor was exactly like Peruvian food should taste (my mom is Peruvian and I have been in Peru a few times). Definitely one of the best Peruvian restaurants in Portland/Beaverton area.

    On a long drive, we visited this wonderful Peruvian restaurant which was highly praised and well…read morereviewed. Totally well-deserved! Sharing a large parking lot in a strip mall, the restaurant had simple decor apart from the wall art and the service was friendly and warm. Starting with a Corona served with ice-frosted mugs, warm bread with butter was served as a complimentary appetizer. The mixed seafood Cerviche was just bursting with flavor in its vinegary goodness, packed with fresh seafood. I had the deep-fried ribeye with pesto spaghetti. Portion was huge! Meat was thin and medium rare (perfect), and i could not finish the spaghetti which was tasty enough to be a dish on its own. We finished with a flan and tres leches (forgot the pics). Talk about going out with flair!

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    Salt & Pepper

    Salt & Pepper

    4.4
    (74 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    We ordered our food to be delivered which it was on time packaged well. We had the Anticuchos, Lomo…read moreSaltado "Chicken", Seco Norteno and Picarones. Never having beef heart before, the Anticuchos intrigued us. They were great and will definitely have again. The Lomo Saltado with chicken was good but I'd try something different in the future. The Seco Norteno was amazing. The beef was very tender, well flavored and balanced well with the milder tasting beans and rice. The Picarones were also a first. The fig syrup was a great accompaniment. We all enjoyed the meal a will return

    Once upon a time, an aunt's nephew was craving an Inca Cola so they went over the river and through…read morethe east side to Salt & Pepper to check out this Peruvian (+ Mexican) place (and scored free parking right out front in a small lot). The story goes on. During the short wait for food, a quick browse of the market attached inspired another trip for further exploration. A tamal to start. Nice flavor, texture, and a huge portion. The anticuchos were perfectly seasoned and tender. The picky child (and the foodie tia) ate them up with a yummy stewed tomato dish on the side and a bite of fresh corn sliced from the cob. Cau cau was next. Choosey Kid loved the rice while his mom's sister enjoyed potatoes, peas, and carrots in a savory sauce with tender tripe. The poor baby was not a fan of a cow's stomach lining. It was, in fact, delicious. Dessert was packaged to go and gobbled up later that night. Although it cannot be reported on what it's like fresh, it was a great consistency hours later in the fridge. When the question arose whether the dessert was supposed to be cold but the answer was unknown, half was heated up. Both ways were a delight. Not runny, not mushy, but juuuuust right for this Aunt Goldilocks and her little nibling bear.

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