From the outside as it sits on a busy corner of Westchester Avenue and when you go in, it's a whole different world very simple very sheek the staff was very helpful and always with a smile and very sweet very kind and sincere the food like I said for the first time trying it was amazing. I love the skeleton bartender because that's my new boyfriend. I got to hang out with him. he actually served me. Presentation of the food was everything I felt like I was in a gourmet fancy expensive restaurant on how these dishes came out as it was very artistic which I loved about it when you have a chance definitely go check it out. read more

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This place brings be back to my trip to Peru! Beautiful atmosphere, close to The Cap, and quick service. Let's dive in ... Chips and salsa (5/5): My mouth is feeling a tingle from the salsa and I'm not mad. The flavor is rich and developed and they bring this to your table to kick off the meal. The chips are thin and crispy! Pisco Sour (4/5): This drink is the national beverage of Peru and is a must-have for all when enjoying Peruvian cuisine. I found this version a bit sweeter than sour from what I remember from my trip, but it was very tasty! Lomo Saltado (4/5): The steak is slightly over but every other aspect of this dish is perfectly brought together. The fry wedges are nicely crisped and the bottom of the rice absorbed that wonderful saucy flavor from the dish. Ceviche Frutos Del Mar (5/5): This dish has everything. Beautiful umami flavor, several fish, and a stunning presentation! My only ask would be to deshell the shrimp but otherwise perfect. It even comes with some sweet potato! Maduros (4/5): Lovely sweet flavor but I wish it was fried for another 60 seconds of crispiness. Service (5/5): Very attentive servers and delivered on every aspect expected. TL;DR: Next door to The Capitol Theater and would absolutely recommend for a wonderful meal, upscale atmosphere, and attentive service. read more

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I had lunch here today after the rush was done, as a Peruvian guy at a local construction site recommended it. Honestly the place is GOOD. I got a combo of chicken and papa a la huancaina and salad. It came with a side salad, too, so I definitely got my fill of roughage today! I like their salad dressing. The cheese sauce on the papa a la huancaina was great, and I loved the chicken. It all wasn't necessarily so much better than other places I've been to in NYC, but the server was nice, really on top of things, and the place was clean and had a nice atmosphere. I would go back of I was back in that neighborhood with friends. read more

I went here because it was close to the Capitol and took reservations. I was just expecting dinner nearby my event. All 6 of us at the table said how great the food was. Two said they would come back just for another meal here and we aren't close by. Definitely come here for a meal. Excellent food and good service. read more

If you come here for just one thing, make it the grilled octopus!!! It's grilled to perfection and so tender and flavorful & smoky. The ceviche was also very good. Also ordered the lomo with risotto but it was under done and a bit salty. Their drinks were good too. The margarita was prob my favorite Very good service and nice ambiance read more

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Food was the best I've had in Westchester. We ordered through uber eats and everything was packaged nicely, they actually read the notes! I requested no onions in the lomo and they actually did it. Will go again, hope its just as good. read more

The seafood risotto is divine. Drinks top notch. Service excellent. Cozy and nicely decorated. The perfect pre-Capital Theater spot.

I was honestly disgusted by what I saw here. An employee took the same garbage bin used for trash collection, brought it into the kitchen area, rinsed and cleaned it in the industrial kitchen sink, and dumped the dirty garbage water directly into the same sink where dishes and kitchen items were being washed. It was incredibly unsanitary and completely unacceptable for a restaurant environment. Seeing trash residue handled in the same area used for food service and dishwashing made me seriously question the cleanliness and health standards of this place. I will not be returning. read more

Panka Peruvian Bistro - lomo i ordered and felt gross after witnessing bc who knows what else they do in that kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Port Chester, New York

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Stopped in before a show at The Capitol. Right from the chips and salsa they put on the table the food was delicious. We hardly every order dessert but the food was that good that we had to. Both of us had one of the steak dishes and they were cooked perfectly. I also had a white sangria that was one of the best I've had in a while. Atmosphere was nice, not too loud and the service was good. We'd definitely come back if up this way again. read more

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Not really accustomed with Peruvian cuisine. Not too much of a choice in walking distance to the capitol theater in Port Chester. Good tortillas and sauce put on table Entrees_ mine was Jalea special which was a variety of fried fish - calamari, possibly pieces of cod or flounder, a couple of muscles and crab covered in onions. Besides the onions it was kind of bland but enough for 2 people. My friends dish -pan seared mahi mahi she thought was very good. My favorite was the tres leches cake and my friend had flan. Prices were reasonable. Parking is difficult but there's metered spots and more of them if there's no concert on that night ! read more

Panka Peruvian Bistro - Jalea special - Latin American Near Me - Port Chester, New York

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We went to eat here before a show at the theater next door. We sat at the bar and ordered 2 drinks and some food to share. The waitress repeated our order to us and it was correct when she repeated it. But, when our steak came out it was steak tips and not the ribeye that we ordered. Also, we ordered the steak cooked MED and the steak tips were well done. The drinks were overly sweet and not much alcohol in them. I would have given this place 3 stars considering the food wasn't horrible but I didn't because when we went to pay the check I noticed they secretly added a 20% gratuity for themselves without telling us about it. And there was also the normal additional option for adding the gratuity on the bottom of the check. If I didn't look through the entire bill then we would have tipped them twice. Please make sure you check the entire bill before paying!!! It didn't say that the gratuity would be included anywhere and there was only two of us which normally restaurants don't add gratuities for less than a group of 6 ppl. Good thing the drinks weren't strong or they might have gotten over on us! read more

Just a stones throw up the street from the Capital Theater, this cozy restaurant serves up some of the best Peruvian food in the area! We stared out with some homemade sangria and local Peruvian Beers. Don't skip on some of the good Pisco drinks though. Those who read my reviews know I don't skip on the octopus and don't do that here! Great toppings on this for sure! The Ceviche was fresh and delicious. I went for the 1/2 rotisserie chicken wanting to "eat lighter" this night. The staff was friendly with great suggestions and menu's are fully updated and given to you on a tablet. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. read more

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Food was just ok in my opinion. Best was the octopus. Mixed seafood ceviche and the lamb were both average. Nothing wowed me at this meal. What did disappoint me was that they added a 20% gratuity without informing me. They should mention this because I rarely look at the bill closely so I was lucky to catch it. This is a little deceiving in my opinion. read more

Stopped before a show ..food was good ..menu interesting..Will stop by when I am not in such a rush

We were three for dinner in the middle of the week. As one who has actually been to Perù, this was disappointing. Especially since there is a Pollo a la brasa next door. Should've gone there. The ceviche was ok. The Lomo Saltado was ok. We tried three desserts: flan, tres leches cake and crème brûlée. All ok. It was fine. But nothing worth driving 25 minutes to get to. Maybe it was an off night. I'll keep an open mind. read more

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We heard this restaurant had excellent Peruvian food. My husband is Peruvian, so we eat it out often. We started with the mussels which were very good. I had the paella and the fish was rubbery. My husband had the ceviche and it was okay. The waitress was arguing with our friend over what he asked for versus what she brought. She did go back and have them make it again the way he originally asked. Too many other Peruvian restaurants in the area that are excellent to visit here again. read more

Stopped here before show at Capitol theatre just a couple of blocks away. We arrived at 6 and it was empty but completely full by the time we left. Attractively decorated for Halloween made it fun. Friendly, efficient staff. Noise level good. Served complimentary warm chips with a spicy green sauce. Addictive. Menu with lots of choices including vegetarian, rotisserie chicken, ceviche, and steaks. Servings very generous and attractively presented. Food excellent. Able to sub very nice vegetables for fries. Full bar. read more

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I got an Uber Eats order, I can only speak to the food itself. Food arrived quickly and fresh! Presentation even perfect like it was plated for a seater meal. I love lomo and chicken saltado, however this fell short. The entire dish of chicken saltado was bland. No flavo. I was very disappointed and hope this was just an off day! Panka was highly recommended. The white rice was not fully cooked. I came across a handful of uncooked pieces while eating. read more

I love their grilled squid served with yuca. I have frequented their restaurant many times because this is an amazing dish. Their mixed drinks and chicken empanadas dipped in the house green sauce is to die for. The ambience is nice as well as the service. I highly recommend it. read more

Delicious and authentic Peruvian food and cocktails. The staff was super friendly and accommodating, and the location was perfect for dinner before seeing a show at the Capitol Theater. read more

Panka Peruvian Bistro - Delicious cocktails - Latin American Near Me - Port Chester, New York

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Panka in Port Chester is a an okay Peruvian restaurant. The food is decent and are large portions. The drinks need work. The service could be hit or miss. I came here with my girlfriend on a cold, weekday evening for a casual dinner. When we walked in, the restaurant was pretty empty apart from two parties that were dining there as well. When we were seated, we were brought to a table that was right near the door. We asked if we could be seated at a table further from the door, because we did not want to be cold whenever a patron would come in and open the door. However, they said that the table by the door was the only available table, even though the restaurant was pretty empty. We ordered three different drinks. Most of the drinks on their menu are pisco-based. Pisco is a type of liquor that works well in different cocktails, depending on how well it is mixed into the drinks. However, the drinks here were overpowered with pisco, which is fine, but that is not my personal preference. It is because of the over-powering pisco, that we did not enjoy our drinks as much as we would have hoped. As an appetizer, we ordered the papitas rellenas and they were phenomenal. Papitas rellenas are seasoned ground beef stuffed into a deep-fried potato covering. The outside was nice and crispy, while the texture of the potato inside was soft and fluffy. I loved the textures and the flavor of it all. If you combine the potato ball with the sauce that was served underneath it and with some of the red onions, the flavors are enhanced even more. This appetizer was phenomenal and definitely worth ordering. For main courses, we ordered a traditional lomo saltado and lomo saltado with risotto. The portion sizes were quite large. Between these two dishes, the classic lomo saltado is the winner. The classic lomo saltado tasted great. The lomo saltado with risotto is a dish that I will avoid in the future. The lomo saltado portion was fine and even the creamy risotto was fine. However, these two items together clash and do not combine well. The runny broth of the beef and the creaminess of the risotto together did not blend well, in my opinion. For dessert we had the tiramisu. The tiramisu here was not bad, but it was not memorable. It was a pretty simple tiramisu and there is nothing wrong with that. Overall, I would give Panka another chance. Next time I come back, I would like to taste the different ceviches that they offer. read more

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The food is definitely authentic Peruvian cuisine. Restaurant is much smaller & more casual than it looked in pictures. Portions are generous and a good value for the price. The biggest downside is lack of parking. read more

Cerviche, cerviche, cerviche!!! Multiple styles and delicious. The potato appetizer was different and very good. Fillet mignon lomo was the best ever, seriously! Recommended. Also live entertainment was a nice addition. read more

Excellent , delicious food, fast and good service. The place is very pleasant and comfortable. read more

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Really enjoyed my time here at this restaurant. My wife and I came here for lunch and we had the restaurant to ourselves. It was nice. The wait staff was very friendly and the food came out pretty quick and tasted amazing. We just happen to be walking by and found this amazing jem. Totally recommend this place if your in the area. read more

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My boyfriend and I order in from here sometimes. The food is decent and consistent but would not say this is my favorite Peruvian restaurant. read more

I love this place! The chicken is amazing, as well as the chips, jalapeño sauce, and ceviche. Everything I've tried here has been quite delectable. The service here is good. But the food is even better! Even when it's super busy here, the food comes out very quickly and is very fresh. I'll definitely be stopping back here again soon. read more

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The place was pretty busy on Sunday evening. The counter in the back gives me a bit of modern food court atmosphere. The restaurant is clean and has a good ambience. Their ceviche appetizer is a little different from what we expected it would be. It only comes with 4 bite-size of raw fish and 2 different types of corn. Their seafood risotto for the main dish is made to perfection and my liking. It is creamy yet not too greasy, the flavor is so addictive I want to keep eating it. One more thing for a tip, I found the deal on Groupon which would get you a $54 of discount towards food only but it was worth it. read more

Panka Peruvian Bistro - Ceviche (appetizer) - Latin American Near Me - Port Chester, New York

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Amazing Halloween decorations, they went all out with the talking animatronics. This was not our first time here and we came late so it was relatively empty. They now have fancy iPads that show the menu. The food was great. I enjoyed the mushroom dish in my second photo as it was my first time trying it. It would've been great if the steak in the lomo saltado could have been slightly cooked less to be more tender. The cut of the steak (not pictured) was also a little bit tough, but not necessarily over cooked. Will definitely come back anytime I have a craving for Peruvian! read more

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My coworkers and I ordered here for lunch and it was delicious and a good value! We called it in and it was ready at the stated time. Everyone ordered from the lunch menu which was $10 and the entree orders came with either soup or salad and a drink. The portions were generous as well and we were given extra sauces as asked. Will definitely order here again! read more

Exceptional fast service,food is delicious,clean place. Looking forward to come back. read more

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Was relatively empty on a Monday night. That should be no indication of the quality of the food or the restaurant itself. Great drinks, good food, especially their homemade green sauce. Great service. Easy parking. read more

I came here with hubby by chance. We were in the area, actually wanting to go to a completely different restaurant on the water but the wait was so long so we decided to take a walk and found Panka. It's funny because as soon as we were seated, we received the call that our table was ready at the other place. Needless to say, we decided to stay. We ordered a couple drinks and looked over the menu. We started with the appetizer platter which came with a myriad of goodies for us to try. I have to say that one of my faves was the anticucho skewers, pieces of grilled veal heart that had a much better texture than I would have expected. They weren't too chewy as that type of meat can get and they were seasoned nicely. Included in the platter were empanadas and papas rellenos which were good but I also really enjoyed the causitas. They were creamy and full of flavor. Hubby had some Peruvian styled sliders as his main and I had a small grilled octopus plate. We kept it light with our mains since our appetizer was so huge. The service was very good. They were too packed but there were definitely a good amount of tables as well as folks at the bar. The longer we stayed, the more people kept piling in. There is a theatre down the street and there was a huge event going on this particular day so I'm sure the foot traffic was higher than normal. This is definitely a great date night restaurant. The food is really good and the drinks are strong and interesting. I haven't had Peruvian many times in my life but the times that I did have this type of cuisine, I enjoyed it immensely and this time was not different. read more

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Super tasty and wide variety of options to try. Just don't expect to use the yelp coupon. Got denied. No big deal. Food is super good.

Well its in Portchester, its midway b/w my Bronx-Port-Bronx week end rides usually! Portchester has some good Peruvian resturants. So on an adice of a Peruvian friend, landed here. I was blown away thinking they might just be serving roasted Chicken!!!! My friend who had recommended this place is a "bland eater" ie she grew up eating non spicy!!!!!! And Peruvian food is hot (or can be hot) Peruvian food is very distinct from the "regular hispanic food" ie Mexican! I have been in this establishment like 4 times! Was never disappointed! Starter was CHOROS A LA CHALACA, the best! These are mussels!!! It can itself be a meal! very limey, had it done hot that means fresh green chillies has Peruvian corn (chocolo) and other beans its to die for!!!!!! Main courses were Salmon Caliente (an absolute amazement) and a work of art to combine he tastes with beans!!!! Their light green hot sauce is to die for. I was told they sell it as well! No one tells me its name, but its sold in restaurant! I have been here like 3 time after this visit, always amazed! Go for "Pisco sour" a signature Peruvian drink and send me a thank you note. So if you ever in Portchester, goto Panka!!!! read more

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Portions were INSANE. Come hungry. Really fresh, with great service. Would highly recommend! read more

Panka Peruvian Bistro - Lomo Saltado & Ceviche - Latin American Near Me - Port Chester, New York

I like it the food is very good the lomo salteado excellent. I recommend this place for lunch and dinner with friends.

Had a confirmed reservation for 4 pm. Took the train from Manhattan because apparently Port Chester is famous for Peruvian food. Walked into the restaurant and the lights were out, no employees no staff. Chairs all disheveled. It was like a scene from a science fiction movie. Did the blip take everyone away? no humans. So we went elsewhere. For a restaurant open from lunch to dinner it was bizarre! read more

Panka Peruvian Bistro - Pretty much closed. Despite our confirmed reservation. lol. - Latin American Near Me - Port Chester, New York

This was unexpectedly really amazing We had the ceviche and the seafood rice with a side of plantains. Everything was well seasoned and cooked to perfection Our waitress was so kind and really answered all of our questions. We got there a little after happy hour but the drink prices were not bad at all. The only thing I would say is that the drinks arent strong. They are tasty but not strong. Overall I love this place and I will definitely be back ! read more

Panka Peruvian Bistro - Ceviche Planko - Latin American Near Me - Port Chester, New York

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Really like this restaurant. Ate here in December 2021 and had a vegetarian meal. It was really filling. Ate here again last week to start 2023 and had a seafood platter. It was delicious and the portion was great, definitely worth it. Will definitely eat here again. I recommend making reservations to guarantee yourself a table. I prefer sitting along the wall on the left as you face the restaurant. read more