Lima Cebichería Peruana

Food: was definitely delicious, & flavorful. Service:…read more Exceptional Ambiance: gives a nice cozy feel with soft lighting. Drink i got was secret passion: and it was delicious the perfect amount of sweet and citrus to just heighten up the meal altogether.

Food Every dish I've…read moretried here has been solid to delicious. Have been twice. I will definitely be back someday. Overall my favorite Peruvian restaurant that I've tried in So Cal. Chips - A nice starter for free. Warmer chips would be an improvement. 4.4/5 Papa Rellena de Carne - 4.4/5 Chicha Morada - A must get. Balanced and delicious. 4.7/5 Corn and cheese empanada - A must order. Flavor bomb. 4.7/5 Beef empanada - Very solid. 4.5/5 Jalea - A big app for a party of 4+. Not mind blowing but solid. The tartar was just okay but the salsa criolla is good. 4.5/5 Ají de Gallina - Very interesting dish that I have not seen before. Very flavorful and creamy. 4.6/5 Pescado a lo Macho - Flavorful but a pinch of salt put it over the top. 4.6/5 Tallarines Verdes - Elevated pasta, very light and balanced. Needed a pinch of salt though. 4.5/5 Picarones - Solid dessert to share. 4.5/5 Service Solid service with good recs. 5/5 Ambiance 5/5

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Aji Peruvian Cuisine - PERUCHA BURGER 100% Angus beef on grilled brioche bun, Munster cheese, fried egg, fried bananas, shoestring fries, onions, lettuce $18

PERUCHA BURGER 100% Angus beef on grilled brioche bun, Munster cheese, fried egg, fried bananas, shoestring fries, onions, lettuce $18

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Conchitas a la Parmesana - Peruvian scallops in the half shell, broiled with Parmesan cheese, butter and Pisco

Casa Chaskis

4.4(333 reviews)

2.6 mi

Food was great, I've gone several times with family and everyone loved it, and the service was very…read moregood , very helpful. The weather was good so we eat outside it was fun and good I liked the outside area

I love coming here. It always feels like you're coming to eat at a Tia's house. I'm not Peruvian…read morebut everything always tastes so fresh, authentic and delicious. The service is phenomenal. Our server made sure we were well taken care of and even made sure the bugs weren't bothering us. One of my most favorite things about coming here are the aguas. My favorite is the guyaba but today I had the maracuya and that was also amazing.

Inside

Tallarin verde with pescado frito. Very well cooked and delicious

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Outdoor patio area

La Esperanza Restaurant

4.3(334 reviews)

2.9 mi

I was driving to the gym and I saw this awesome little restaurant that sells tamales and I had to…read morepull over and try them. Everything is made in house they do everything in House. They have Guatemalan tamales and authentic Mexican tamales absolutely delicious.

Came here and it was nice. Girl at the register was very friendly and assisted me right away . I…read morebought some popusas and a burrito to go. Prices are a bit on the higher side. But I did like the popusas so I'll definitely be back to get some. Burrito was $18 which was very expensive considering that it was not the greatest. So definitely not recommended! If you like popusas you should try them. They are huge! Place is clean and cute decor! I'd eat here , but parking is a bit challenging.

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Tipico Salvadoreno

Azúcar Peruvian Bistro

4.1(91 reviews)

3.5 mi

I didn't eat anything here because there was only one vegetarian dish. But my husband loved the…read morefood here , we visited this place twice on the same day. For lunch, he got the tri colored fish ceviche which he loved and for dinner he got Arroz a la chiclayana con Pollo. Both the dishes looked amazing. I even tasted the coriander rice and it delicious. Though the food takes some time to be served , everything was amazing , and service was also great. They have a few reserved spots for parking adjacent to the building which is convenient.

Delicious! Decor is super cute. Restaurant looks great. We were approached right away by a…read moreserver. She asked if we spoke Spanish, then proceeded to explain that they were short-staffed and food would take 30 minutes. We were fine with it and appreciated the communication. BTW her English was great. She didn't need to worry about explaining to us. She brought us our beers and some yummy roasted Peruvian corn. Dinner came out and it was delicious. The beef in the Lomo Saltado was incredibly savory and the Pollo Costa Verde was a little spicy and delicious. We were very happy with dinner. It is a little pricey, but everything was fresh and good. Total bonus - there is a small parking lot too.

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Very cozy inside

Sazon Con Corazon

4.0(3 reviews)

4.6 mi

On a food tour designed by yours truly, we ran into this pair making high quality Peruvian food and…read morewanted to see how they prepare things. We watched the chef make the Lomo Saltado, made with fries, perfectly cut pieces of beef, freshly cooked vegetables, rice all below a fried egg. He did a wonderful job at putting it all together. Despite it being a bit pricey, it was high quality food at its finest. They've been at it four days and appear to have caught the eyes of street food fans in Long Beach. They are very professional as you'll see from their set up so things are quite clean on the street.

Customer service was amazing. They greeted me right away, provided me with a menu and went over…read moresome of their most popular dishes. I decided to go with the lomo saltado. It was delicious! The steak was well seasoned and the salsas they give on the side give it an extra touch. I didn't mind waiting for my food (10-15min) because as I was sitting down waiting they were kindly bringing me a sample of their chicken and other salsas. Very GENEROUS and kind and I can tell that they cook from the heart. Very authentic. Good quality ingredients & amazing service. Will definitely return and recommend this to friends and family members.

Wok style cooking

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Selva

4.5(547 reviews)

4.0 mi

Excellent food and Service! Chris, the bartender is a…read moremixology genius! He brings the drinks to a different level. We had the Tamal and the Scallops Crudo and Pollo. The food was creative and delicious. Jack our waiter was awesome. We will be back....

Went here for dinner with some friends as a popup for Filipino Tuesday night. Party of 8 with…read moreReservations set for 6pm. This restaurant primarly serves Columbian food, which is a Columbian restaurant 90% of the time. 1 to 2 days filipino dinner within the week and the rest of the days is Columbian. From the outside, this place looks plain but from the inside the place was cozy, vibrant and comfortable. The ambiance of modern fusion. Nice bar, clean restrooms and great seating with great Feng shui energy. Ordered adult beverages. Beer , wine, calimansi with added vodka. From the Get go, we ordered chicken wings, pork, fish, coconut rice, beef plate and eggplant dish. Everything was very tasty! All was delicous. No complaints on the food. Presentation and prepared dishes were outstanding! Now comes the Pros and Cons with honest criticism. Pros: 1) Food and drinks are outstanding, no one can object nor disagree to that. Clean restrooms and Clean dining area. Restaurant staff is very friendly and professional. 2) Sip and Paint activities being offered. I find that pretty cool. Cons: 1) Parking is very tight, you snooze you lose. Must get there early to find side parking. If not, you have to settle for street parking on a very busy street. Again, all is pending on the time you come to dine. 2) Service is very slow, even though it was not that busy being a Tuesday. We were seated at 6pm did not start our food order until 6:20sh. By the time everything was served and eaten, we finished at 840pm. There was too much lag time on the dishes being served. Entrees were coming out every 15-20mins. Even though good conversations was taking place, The wait time in-between was noticed for food and drink delivery. Had the entire group discussing why the food that was ordered was taking so long to receive? If you are having filipino night, you must make sure the rice is served first or have it come out with the main dish. Rice should not be served after the main entrees have already been eaten. 3) Dishes are expensive and quantity does not match up to the price value of the meals. $46 for a meat dish that was small. If you are a big eater, you might be dissapointed on the quantity being served. RICE Bowls are very small for $6. Overall, I would definitely come back. Food was outstanding! Customer Interaction is great. If you dont mind the slow service and enjoy the conversation instead, this place is for you! Definitely made for couples on a first date. I would say meals are fancy and yummy, since it is above average pricing, in terms of fancy to a point of pricing. The service did not live up to the expectation. But we are yet to try the Columbian food here! Looking forward to our next visit.!

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Scallop Crudo. So good!

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Smoked Pollo Half plate. Delicious!

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen

Updated status as of Saturday 09.05.2026. Since Sevillas is under new management now, decided to…read moreadd my new experience. Attended a graduation party. Not at the usual entrance but another entrance on the right. Security guard was present which he directed us to an elevator and instructed us to get off on the 2nd floor. When we got off the elevator, the party was straight ahead. It was a new feeling. That private VIP feeling where you are totally isolated from the restaurant. The decor gave it a great ambiance. Table settings and catered food. The 2nd floor was clean. The restrooms were clean. For the men's urinals, there is no privacy. No partition between urinals. There is an outside patio where you can relax and gossip. Overall had a good time. I definitely recommend booking private parties at this private hall that this restaurant offers. Great energy and good setting.

Paella was really disappointing. The rice did not have any saffron. The rice color was very pale…read moreyellow that confirms the lack of saffron. The texture of the rice was gummy and seemed warmed over. The amount of meat was nice, but the ratio of chicken to other lamb, sausage, etc, was weak. Overall, it was very disappointing, and for the $44 price tag for a single portion, it's frankly unacceptable. The previous Spanish restaurant at this location (Sevilla) was much better, but this dish reminds me of Sevilla in it's last days... which isn't good. It's why they went out of business. I love a great paella and have been to both Barcelona and Madrid, I've never been to the Sevilla in Costa Mesa or SD, but I'm curious now and need to go. I won't go back to Ole.

Paella Valenciana, Pan con Tomate, Afternoon in Valencia Craft Cocktail

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Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls

4.5(401 reviews)

0.1 mi

My boyfriends's brother treated me and my boyfriend out for lunch here. I was so excited because of…read morehow different and unique this experience would be. My boyfriend's brother did the ordering since he's been here a lot. He ordered: Peruvian Cebiche: which was the catch of the day, tiger milk, ahi Amarillo, concha, and sweet potato. It was so delicious! I believe the catch of the day was either scallop or white fish which was in the tiger milk and ahi Amarillo sauce which was a sour like sauce which pairs well with the fish. It was also a great dipping sauce for the other sushi we got. If I could, I would have slurped the whole thing (the sauce) lol. Blue Fin Sashimi: with kizami wasabi and special soy sauce. If you have tried blue fin you are missing out. The sashimi just melts in your mouth and has such an easy chew to it. Sushi Nikkei Tasting (8 pc sushi): consists of 2 pcs of sweet salmon (parrillera sauce), tuna power (parrillera sauce, aji Amarillo, and chalaquita), Parmesan scallops, and Asian shiromi (white fish, Asian sauce, quinoa pop, and lemon). My boyfriend and I had 1 pc each. The salmon and Parmesan scallops were my favorite. My boyfriend's favorite was the Asian shiromi and tuna power. All the toppings complimented each other so well. Who knew?! Acebichado: which was a specialty roll with crispy shrimp, avocado topped with tuna, acebicado sauce, togarashi, and green onion Dusty roll: which was another specialty roll with crispy shrimp, avocado topped with octopus in ninja sauce, Parmesan, and tare OBA roll: which was another specialty roll that had crispy salmon, avocado topped with salmon , parrillera, jalapeno sauce, and chalaquita All the rolls were good and the different sauces complimented each other and the fish. We got there when it was lunch time so it wasn't too busy or too loud. The service was great as the servers always checked up on us. Definitely a must try and we'll be coming back to try the other menu items!

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Sushi Nikkei. It's been on my list for a…read morelong time and I'm happy to have finally tried it. Everything was really fresh and delicious. The dishes are all pretty savory, except for the Sweet Salmon. Most of their dishes contained sesame oil and togarashi, but nothing was spicy. Service was good, but could have been better. I wish the server pointed out the different fishes/flavors for the tasting dishes. We had to figure it out by looking back at the menu each time. And even though we had a reservation, it didn't really feel like an anniversary dinner since it was not acknowledged or celebrated. It was a very casual environment. Overall, good experience. Hope to be back again!

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Sushi Nikkei Tasting.

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BIXBY ROLL

Mikhuna

4.2(28 reviews)

0.6 mi

Some super delicious Peruvian food! Very friendly people and price point was spot on. Can't wait to…read morego back!

This food truck comes to the Fox Studios quite often and it's hard to pass up a meal from them…read more I've ordered the Seafood Tallarin Saltado twice and it has not let me down. Huge portions and deliciously seasoned food! Highly recommend anything from this truck. Somewhat pricey but well worth it. $20+ a plate after tax and tip but you can split a meal with someone and be perfectly content afterwards. Thank you Mikhuna!

Night on Broadway 2017!

Tumi Salad ....a Megan's dream!

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Arroz con Mariscos....need I say more

El Pollo Peruano

4.0(213 reviews)

5.5 mi

Service was on the top and the food was delicious and tasty and savory , nice waiters 100% recommendread more

Mediocre at best. Ordered Dordash+ delivered ok, but the Leche de tigre was below par and the…read morechicken breast was super dry, appeared to be old and it was disgusting

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Anais Z.

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5

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11 months ago

I was really looking forward to trying Lima for its modern Peruvian menu, and while the food itself was good, the experience overall was disappointing. The dishes were nicely presented and had solid flavor, but the portions were small for the price -- definitely on the overpriced side. What really brought the experience down was the service. After our food arrived, no one came by to check on us once. Our water glasses sat empty the entire meal with no refills, and it felt like we were completely forgotten. For a restaurant that positions itself as upscale, I expected much better service and attention. In short, tasty food but not worth it for the lackluster service and small portions. read more

Russ L.

Elite 26 All-Star

362

953

3719

5 months ago

I was in the mood for Peruvian cuisine and stumbled across this gem in the Bixby Knolls area. From the moment we walked in, the experience felt warm and inviting--the service was quick, our host was incredibly sweet and attentive, and the sounds of salsa in the background really set the vibe. My best friend ordered the Lomo Saltado, and I went with the Tallarín Verde. The meat was so tender, and every bite was packed with rich, balanced flavors that were beyond satisfying. If you're looking to expand your palate and take your taste buds on a trip to Lima, I definitely recommend giving this spot a try. read more

B C.

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11 months ago

With most everything on the menu being over $20 and no beer I'll stay with The Knolls, Sorrento's, EJ's, Lola's, and willing to make the drive to Porto's. read more

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Food: was definitely delicious, & flavorful. Service:…read more Exceptional Ambiance: gives a nice cozy feel with soft lighting. Drink i got was secret passion: and it was delicious the perfect amount of sweet and citrus to just heighten up the meal altogether.

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I don't say this lightly: this may be my new favorite restaurant. And it pains me to think I just…read morediscovered this place and I move to the Bay Area in three weeks. Yes it's in a backyard. So yes it feels homey. Yes it feels a little weird pulling into a neighborhood. Yes it feels odd approaching someone's house. BUT. Getting past that and you won't regret it! Great flavors, great vibes, great company. You will be treated as if you are family, or visiting home. I can see this may be the new buisness model for restaurants. I won't be surprised if I see more of these pop up around the area. With such a simple menu you know they had to perfect every menu item. The pesto pasta was a highlight. The huancaina sauce was perfect for trying something new. The beef and carrots were rich and went well with the beans and rice. The complementary sauces were initially not necessary, but after tasting a dab of them, became necessary. The creaminess and spice paired perfectly with pretty much everything. Only complaint: it was HOT. You'll be sitting in the backyard, so whatever is the outdoor temperature at the time is what you'll be sitting through. There was little relief provided besides a couple fans. Still very stuffy, and the sun peeked through the umbrellas at some sections. Keep a menu to fan yourself with. Only open on weekends now, can't wait to come back. Maybe next time during the evening.

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My boyfriends's brother treated me and my boyfriend out for lunch here. I was so excited because of…read morehow different and unique this experience would be. My boyfriend's brother did the ordering since he's been here a lot. He ordered: Peruvian Cebiche: which was the catch of the day, tiger milk, ahi Amarillo, concha, and sweet potato. It was so delicious! I believe the catch of the day was either scallop or white fish which was in the tiger milk and ahi Amarillo sauce which was a sour like sauce which pairs well with the fish. It was also a great dipping sauce for the other sushi we got. If I could, I would have slurped the whole thing (the sauce) lol. Blue Fin Sashimi: with kizami wasabi and special soy sauce. If you have tried blue fin you are missing out. The sashimi just melts in your mouth and has such an easy chew to it. Sushi Nikkei Tasting (8 pc sushi): consists of 2 pcs of sweet salmon (parrillera sauce), tuna power (parrillera sauce, aji Amarillo, and chalaquita), Parmesan scallops, and Asian shiromi (white fish, Asian sauce, quinoa pop, and lemon). My boyfriend and I had 1 pc each. The salmon and Parmesan scallops were my favorite. My boyfriend's favorite was the Asian shiromi and tuna power. All the toppings complimented each other so well. Who knew?! Acebichado: which was a specialty roll with crispy shrimp, avocado topped with tuna, acebicado sauce, togarashi, and green onion Dusty roll: which was another specialty roll with crispy shrimp, avocado topped with octopus in ninja sauce, Parmesan, and tare OBA roll: which was another specialty roll that had crispy salmon, avocado topped with salmon , parrillera, jalapeno sauce, and chalaquita All the rolls were good and the different sauces complimented each other and the fish. We got there when it was lunch time so it wasn't too busy or too loud. The service was great as the servers always checked up on us. Definitely a must try and we'll be coming back to try the other menu items!

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Sushi Nikkei. It's been on my list for a…read morelong time and I'm happy to have finally tried it. Everything was really fresh and delicious. The dishes are all pretty savory, except for the Sweet Salmon. Most of their dishes contained sesame oil and togarashi, but nothing was spicy. Service was good, but could have been better. I wish the server pointed out the different fishes/flavors for the tasting dishes. We had to figure it out by looking back at the menu each time. And even though we had a reservation, it didn't really feel like an anniversary dinner since it was not acknowledged or celebrated. It was a very casual environment. Overall, good experience. Hope to be back again!

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Excellent food and Service! Chris, the bartender is a…read moremixology genius! He brings the drinks to a different level. We had the Tamal and the Scallops Crudo and Pollo. The food was creative and delicious. Jack our waiter was awesome. We will be back....

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(647 reviews)

I hate paying for pasta on most days, but I would return for the attentive service by the younger…read moregentleman, cozy mom and pop vibes, and delicious food. This is a no frills kind of casual restaurant, and not inundated by social media crowds (yet). It's definitely a hidden gem in Belmont Shore! There was bread and salad service, which was a pleasant surprise! My partner and I ordered the Melazana (roasted eggplant) and gnocchi for apps. I ordered the frutti de mare because I heard their seafood is excellent. We ordered with my eyes because we could not finish everything. Leftovers are always welcomed.

Let me start by saying, I absolutely LOVE Italian food. I've experienced (and eaten my way through,…read moreLol) many different cities in Italy and I've visited many different Italian restaurants across the Los Angeles metro area. This is by far the most authentic Italian restaurant I've come across in LA. The venue is small, yet warm and welcoming. And the ambience is relaxed with romantic lighting; very similar to a restaurant you'd find in Florence, Italy. The food is absolutely SPECTACULAR! I honestly can not rave about it enough. My husband and I ordered: Bruschetta: 5/5 Lasagna: 5/5 Chicken Normondy: 5/5 (AMAZING) Limoncello cake: 5/5 Vanilla Cheesecake w/ raspberry sauce: 5/5 Complimentary bread/salad with meal: unexpected and appreciated 5/5 Lol We didn't explore the wine list because I'm currently pregnant, BUT I'm sure the pairing of these dishes with a proper white/red would have taken these dishes to another level. Servers were awesome! Prompt, polite, and very helpful when navigating the menu (especially the older gentleman, I didn't get his name). I would recommend anyone to check out this place in their leisure! Amazing!!

El Pollo Imperial

4.2

(1k reviews)

Food is always good and service is fast The aguadito de…read morepollo as apetecer is tasty The bread used to be homemade but seems like that changed same with the maracuya. They have drive through making it very convenient.

We tried this place through a deliver app because it had good reviews. We ordered a mini…read moresalchipapa, half chicken plate, and the lomo saltado. The salchipapa was okay. The chicken was tasty though and cooked well. The lomo had good flavor but many of the meat pieces were tough to chew. Overall the food was not bad.

Spicy Sugar Thai - Long Beach

3.9

(719 reviews)