We moved from NY to Texas in 2017...this was our first time back at Riko since we're moved and it did not disappoint!!! The food is still amazing, the service is great and it's still a very tight squeeze in regard to seating...but it is NYC lol Try the lomo saltado or the tallarin verde con bistec both are delicious!!! read more

Riko - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

I ordered quarter chicken w rice and salad and the chicken was old dry hard and the white rice was also leftovers dry chunk of balls . It was all to go but def no good read more

Im not a person to criticize but this time i will. It was our First time there. My mother and i were excited to eat there today. BUT ... i ordered an Aguado ( Soup) . I did take a first bite. I was going to take my second bite till i saw a ROACH in my soup. They did try to offer me other food but i just COULDNT . the manager there (older guy) tried to say it wasnt a Roach. He said it was a burnt piece from their pot. I should of taken a picture, but it happen too fast that i told the waiter "theres a roach in my soup" and she politely took it back . We should have left and not paid. But we did ! No soy de criticar, pero esta vez lo haré. Era nuestra primera vez allí. Mi madre y yo estábamos emocionadas de comer allí hoy. PERO... pedí un aguado (sopa). Di el primer bocado. Iba a dar el segundo bocado . cuando vi una cucaracha en mi sopa. Intentaron ofrecerme otra comida, pero simplemente no pude. El gerente allí (un hombre mayor) intentó decir que no era una cucaracha. Dijo que era un trozo quemado de su olla. Debería haber tomado una foto, pero pasó demasiado rápido que le dije a la camarera "hay una cucaracha en mi sopa" y ella cortésmente la retiró. read more

in classic big city fashion, I stopped by for a bite and a fire raged across the street. Provided an interesting view while I ate possibly one of the best fried calamari I've had in a while. Also ordered the seafood fried rice and that was fantastic. The side of pickled red onions was also sooooo good. Made for a nice complement to the fried squid. The free appetizer cancha was honestly too good. I asked for three more orders and the server just kept it coming! All were affordable and the servings were huge (despite being told it wasn't going to be too big)! Service was jovial and vibes casual and intimate. read more

Riko - Calamares Fritos - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Went for my friend's birthday, the place was pretty small you feel squished! Overall the food was alright and the service was good lovely waitress! read more

Though I'm Latina myself, I hadn't gone to a Peruvian spot exclusively so this was a good first time! When Diana seated us she poured us a complimentary glass of wine and overall was so sweet the whole time! Food itself was quite good. There is a dish they are know for here that my boyfriend ended up having that hit the SPOT and I low key wish I ordered his meal instead (though mine was good too, just wasn't a fan of the French fries). I ordered the Milanesa de Pollo and he ordered the Lomo Saltado. Overall awesome meal, awesome time! Tips -They have happy hour every day! -Ask if your meal includes beans (mine did not so I had a side order last minute) -Can eat inside or outside, but I personally liked the outside vibe better! read more

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Yum! Came here with a group of friends and had a nice time. We sat down and got some complimentary sangria which was nice. Service was friendly and between the Spanish our group knew and the English the team at Riko knew, we were able to get everything ordered and squared away with no issues. We got there around 7 and it wasn't too crowded but the music was super loud. They were fine with turning it down a little so we could have a conversation. By the time we left a little before 9, it was getting more crowded. It took about 40 minutes for our food to come but once it came out everyone dug in. I had the lomo saltado which was great. The beef was nice and I loved the tomatoes and onions. The rice was also delicious. I honestly could have made two meals of this. I got a side of tostones because I love them but rarely have them so they were a terrific treat. Next time I want to try some roast chicken. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. Oh, and for all of us, the total including tip was $33 per person. I thought that was a great bargain for such tasty food and generous portions. read more

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I've ordered from this twice now , first time , had the same problem so gave them a second try. Worst thing I've done. Wasted my money on something I knew they wouldn't fix . Food is dry and unable to be bitten. The chicken was cold and inedible . Don't recommend it . Along with that the rice tasted burnt . Overall horrible experience . Once was enough ! Never again read more

Riko - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Great food. Fantastic service. Maria Angelica was our server a couple of times and was very kind and attentive. Quality service. Highly recommend! read more

I placed an order through Seamless at 5:20PM on November 10 and the food arrived at 8PM. I could not get a refund due to a Seamless 48 hour policy. I have a pregnant sick wife and a sick toddler so I could not request a refund at the time. This is unacceptable and somebody needs to be held accountable for this order. read more

The Bad: Food was bland. I ordered "Tallarin Saltado de Carne", sautéed noodle dish with vegetables and steak strips. Steak was hard to chew, and no flavor to the noodles. I've gotten lo mein at fast chinese places that was better. My friend ordered Chicken Milanese, and had to add salt to give some flavor to the breading. It was not representative of the flavor of Peruvian food. ------ The Good: there was a complimentary glass of wine there was also a complimentary mixed drink shot with the check. I couldn't finish it, it was too sweet for my taste. ------ The Mixed Feelings: Ambiance was ok. Nice lively spot with music. Intimate seating and small tables. I was a party of two with one table. We had anticipated no space for a shared appetizer and two main dish plates, and had to rush the appetizer a little bit to make room. The indoor area is really close to the action of the bar/server station. Only one person can walk along the length of the dining area at a time. Really depends on if you find foot traffic behind you distracting and overstimulating, or don't really care. read more

As one of the longest standing Peruvian joints in the hood, Riko has done a pretty good job in staying relevant as they've gone from small'ish eatery to divide + conquer mode with multiple locations. This one enjoys the luxury of being located on one of the busiest corners on Greenpoint and has a steady flow of locals rocking their food with their indoor + outdoor dining. They've done a decent job at making the place seem bigger than it is by expanding their outdoor seating, even before the pandemic came around. They were perpetually busy almost every night and especially during the weekend and with good reason: the food is tasty. I think it all begins with a classic pollos a la brasa (aka rotisserie chicken). Their version is juicy with just enough flavor emanating from the skin, with the perfect aji green sauce to complement it. The latter can be purchased separately well as well; which I've done for like $5 for a nice cup. I also feel pretty strongly about their jalea, which is as hearty as as it is crispy. I can't say I love their sangria and/or ceviche, yet I can't help but order it almost all the time. Their prices have slowly crept up over the years and while that pains my wallet, I'm pleased to know the quality remains high. I've not encountered any major snafus with their wait staff and I am happy for their continued success. I am already salivating thinking of my next chicken + lomo saltado run. read more

The service was horrible, the drinks were disgusting, and the waitress, who is Dominican, is more unpleasant than pisco sour. Learn to make pisco sour read more

Ordered delivery from here but it was meh. I tried the 1/2 chicken with rice and beans, Maduros Fritos (Plantains) and Yuca Frita. The plantains were the best thing; everything else was kind of bland. The Chelsea location is better in my experience. read more

Riko - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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Food was great service was amazing! Will definitely return! I ordered the 1/2 chicken, with rice and beans and a side of plantains. The wine and drinks are great too! Fast service and quality food! Good ambiance read more

If you enter a Peruvian restaurant anywhere in the world you're almost guaranteed to find Ceviche, sometimes referred to as seviche or cebiche, on the menu. In essence, it's a seafood cocktail that involves marinating and curating with citrus juices and spices. Originating in the coastal regions of the Inca Empire, Ceviche has become a staple in Peruvian cuisine and is one of the many reasons why Peru has routinely been recognized as the World's Top Culinary Destination (along with a myriad of other prestigious awards) from the top culinary experts in the business. Here's a look at my lunch earlier today: Ceviche Mixto from Riko's Peruvian. read more

Sadly, I have to agree with the other reviewers. The chicken is very dry and not that flavorful. The sauces are pretty bland and the sides are basic. If I want the best Peruvian, I have to head to Jackson Heights bc Sunnyside lacks in this department. read more

This is an amazing spot! That chicken is just the best thing since slice bread. The rice was great too. I wasn't a fan of the beans. But the salad, was AMAZING. I will be in the area often, and now I know this spot is legit read more

Riko - Ensalada Mixta Papas Fritas 1/2 Chicken Combo - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Friendly wait staff. Great food. Outdoor seating. I had picada Limeña. Anticuchos,thin sliced grilled beef heart. Potato w. Huancayina (cheese) sauce . Peruvian corn, Big kernels. Delicious combo. It is in the appetizer section. read more

What a great choice for Peruvian food ! My fiancé and I stumbled upon this place and it was delicious. They offered us complimentary glasses of wine to start . We had their rotisserie chicken with rice beans and a side of avocado . The chicken was delicious and all was at a good price . I will definitely be coming back . Thank you for a great time . read more

SERVICE IS AWFULL HERE , AWFULL ! The food is Amazing here but what's the point of having good food if service is poor , so be ready to eat with a HEADACHE I asked for a cocktail and it took 30+ minutes for me to receive it and that's after asking several times , we came with a baby as well when we arrive we asked the waiter right away for a baby Chair , 20 minutes later after seeing her pass by us several times we had ask her once again for the baby chair which to what she seemed to be bother by our request and walked away with a rude body language , at last i asked for soda mind you i got up and had to go up to them and request it but not even that cut the time short to get it faster i was done with my food and my soda finally arrived LOL ( IT WAS NOT BUSY , ONLY 25% TO CAPACITY ) so they can't justify it with being busy bc it was not , it's a family ambient restaurant and they got so wanna be Models ( attractive women ) working here thinking they to good to be here , I JUST WANT MY FOOD SERVED AND HAVE A GOOD TIME . read more

We enjoyed a pleasant Saturday dinner with a free glass of sangria and live music. The performer had a decent voice and a wide selection of songs both Spanish and some English tunes. It really added something extra to our dining experience. The food was tipical Peruvian dishes. Only reason why I give them 4 stars is because they too a little too long to serve. read more

Riko - Sangria @Riko Peruvian - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Food is a hit or missed at times ..I've ordered from them a few time, but I avoid their beans , it taste like it came straight out of a can and lacks flavor. read more

What? Haven't I reviewed this restaurant yet? I must have forgotten after the meal! Anyway, the first time we tried this was via a takeout order. It was excellent, and we thought the food must be better if we dine here. So when Hubby's out of town, I decided to come by and eat here by myself so I could review the whole place. Not bad! Diana, the waitress, took good care of me! Maybe because I'm not Peruvian, she appreciated my effort to come by and have dinner all by myself. Since it's pandemic time, they gave me plastic utensils for my dinner. Since we enjoyed the Peruvian takeout chicken, I ordered this again for my solo dinner. I chose rice and beans on the side. The Peruvian chicken's awesome! Try it! I can't compare with other Peruvian chickens, but I loved the chicken's tenderness, and the seasoning was perfect! The combination of rice and beans with the chicken was a perfect one too. I'll try this with salad next time. So that was my dinner order. One of the dishes that we liked from here came via our takeout order which was spaghetti with huancaina sauce? It was a different spaghetti dish because this is Peruvian, so it didn't have any tomato sauce, but there's something else. It wasn't bad at all. We also ordered a seafood dish that was also not bad but could skip it next time. They have two restaurants in this neighborhood and another location somewhere else. Try the Peruvian chicken! It's worth it! Great meal and service! Thanks! read more

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I ordered delivery for one of my office lunches and some take home for myself. The office was ECSTATIC, delivery was on time, food was quality. I was impressed I put my online order in an hour before they opened (for a noon delivery) and they were able to accommodate (ordered 3 seafood platter, 5 orders tostones, 2 beef mossolo, 1 whole chicken and 3 family package). Will use again and the delivery guy was very professional over the phone. read more

Riko - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

My Wife is Peruvian, I cook Peruvian food and eat it often. I've been here twice in a week and probably wont be back. The owners are nice and welcoming and i was offered a drink each time i waited for my takeout order. First order was Ceviche's and Chicken Chicharron. The Ceviche was good however the Chicken was just riddled with bones and seemed like fried left over chicken parts that were very flavorful. Second order was a Lomo Saltado which was skimpy and the beef was thick and chewy. Also ordered the Large Combo, Rice was Rice, Beans weren't great, Salad was Alright, Salchipappas were mostly fries and the chicken was undercooked and flavorless but the absolute worst thing that will keep me from ever going there again was the Chicken Chaufa. The most tasteless pale looking Chaufa I've ever had. I'ts a very small place where id never stay to eat in and the outdoor dining is less than desirable due to the surroundings. Shame on the cooks! I'm German American and make better Peruvian food than they do read more

What can I say. You need to come to this place. Food is awesome. And... When we first sat down, they served a complimentary glass of wine. Motivated us to buy ALL THE FOOD. The hospitality and service is bar none. The server asking how everything was and if she could get anything else for us. The owner came and said hello. Served more wine. We ate more. And now we are drunk, and laughing, and feeling good. No rush. All smiles. Feel good place with delicious food and delicious ceviche. What's not to like? Come on down! (As of writing this..we are also pounding water...) read more

Riko - The wine that got us drunk. ‍ - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Really Good Peruvian food, I like that is no to pricey. Very clean and the staff is very friendly. read more

Riko - Pescado Frito - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Considering the size of this restaurant, they really packed it in with a lot of goodies, from delicious comfort food, to live music, to a slew of yummy happy hour drinks and to excellent services, where the staff were attentive and friendly. Everything came quickly. Their Peruvian chicken was very flavorful and tender. It almost reminds me of the Costco chicken (which is excellent btw) but the only difference is that it's packed with more seasoning and sprinkled with a little TLC. As for their side dish, I enjoyed their green plantain. It was really hot so I knew it was made fresh to order and their yellow plantain was good but only wish it was a little more ripened. As for the rice and beans, I did wish they would have added more beans but overall, it was still good. Surprisingly, I enjoyed their fried hotdogs and fries. It reminded me of childhood so maybe that's the main reason why I liked it so much. Overall, I like this restaurant, the people that work here and their hospitality. Their live music was definitely the best part of the evening and it made me feel like I was transported to Peru, just with the sound of live music. AMAZING!! read more

Riko is a great place, no doubt about it. Their ceviche is great, chicken is nice and paella is awesome. Is it still is? I understand that it's a hard time for everyone of us, including small businesses. But being in a hard time doesn't justify something done wrong; especially with all of this pandemic status. I love this place, I do support them but this is a big time messing up for multiple reasons. I am concerned about their current outdoor sittings. Seems too close to each other. And because so many of us love this place, it's packed. I'm a fan of the place, but I'm worried about it. I even saw a waitress serving without putting her mask on couple of days ago. Then I placed an pick up order. Few minutes later, food came out. I checked the receipt, correct order, on-time. Everything was perfect..until I opened it. Ceviche came out bland. Barely any lime in there. I could smell a hint of it, couldn't taste of it. And that wasn't what I had from Riko until this time. Luckily it's just a block away so I revisited the store and ask for help. Cashier at the moment said there's a lime juice in it but they'd gladly pour more, like lack of lime is a new standard. If it's so, I must say that's a huge mistake in their strategy. So I got my ceviche fixed with a right amount of lime juice. Came back home. Me and my wife enjoyed everything. Until a thin, long hair came out. Photo attached. And to be clear, my hair is not that long and my wife shaved her hair. It is from the restaurant. I know this can be happened by accident for anyone. But with everything happened at once, I only had to question about how high they keep their standard to. I wish someone in charge find and read this, and put it back on the right track. Please. Love you guys. read more

Riko - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

The food was awesome. Had the white sangria and I have to say they were not watered down or juice downed. For the meal ordered Arroz Chaufa and the Jalea, which is a fried mixed seafood. Left there very happy!!! read more

Riko - Jalea so so good!!! - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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A casual Peruvian Restaurant with great service and awesome food! Our server Diana was very informative about the food, as I went with her recommendation and it turned out very tasty! Will definitely be coming back to try out the Jalea! Will update this when I do! read more

Riko - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

I was hesitant in writing my thoughts about this place and giving a mediocre review as small businesses are suffering. But here it goes I went inside to order takeout and they definitely do not follow the 6 feet rule for patrons, and the employees aren't wearing masks. In the corner they have people dining in and eating. I was a bit turned off. I won't be returning and they seem to be doing well during this pandemic as ppl were waiting and calls kept coming into the restaurant. So, one person complaining and not going back won't make or break it for them. I did order take out and their chicken is way too salty and a bit dry. It definitely wasn't fresh as it was done in 5 minutes. Felt like it was microwaved as it wasn't heated all the way through. Also, they should enforce the rules about masks even to the ppl inside that are working and eating. What is this with ppl eating inside?? read more

Authentic Peruvian food ! Visited this place for lunch with my husband last min . It was a great choice . Estephania was our waitress and she was awesome. She was attentive personable and a pleasure. She even gave us pallet cleansers . ,it was great! The lunch special was enough for us to share and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The sauces are amazing!!! Thanks again Estephania ! read more

I love this place - they have very tasty Peruvian cuisine with good drinks and large portion sizes. The service is quick and friendly too, with a nice outdoor seating area. Their ceviche is great, and every time I go, I like to try new things since I'm never disappointed. read more

Riko - Ceviche de Camaron - Peruvian Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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I know how hard it is to run a small business, but this was disappointing on a number of levels. Outside of the food not having any flavor (the couple next to us shared the same sentiment and they were Peruvian and Ecuadorian), they also charged us 20% gratuity for just 2 of us and never mentioned it. In fact, I think it's common practice and the only reason we caught it is we take pictures of the receipts. This was especially frustrating as we came eager to try something Peruvian outside of Pío Pío (which we love), and where we have one right in midtown west... Our server and bus boy were very friendly, but doesn't negate or make up for the lack of food quality or the group gratuity charge for a couple. read more

It's been some time since I've been back here. I use to go here a lot before 2016. If you got a fresh chicken then you were in luck. But sometimes I would get an 'eggy' smelling chicken which was not so fresh. Usually telling the server would get me a fresh piece. But thankfully that was only a handful of times and it wasn't just this location. It was also with the now shuttered Greenpoint Brooklyn location too. I popped in here a few nights ago and got an order to go. Ordering was simple enough but the counter person was cold as ice. I came in, said hello, and asked if I could place an order. I just got a stare. Then she took out her pad and stood there. So I placed my order and thanked her. No reply. And I didn't get my change but it was less than a dollar so I just let it slide. When I came back she was putting together the order and then handed it to me. I thanked her and she walked away. No reply. Nothing. I rate her customer service a negative zero. But the chicken.... well the chicken was great! Just as I remember it. So I guess next time I'll go to the other Riko which is a few doors down. I like the chicken but the counter person was so bad I'll probably skip this branch in the future. read more

4.5 Stars but rounding up to 5! A friend is moving out of NY/USA and 11 of us gathered to wish her farewell. Her restaurant of choice was Riko Peruvian Cuisine - great choice!! We just love this restaurant and are never disappointed when we dine here. Hospitality is always warm & welcoming; Service is always efficient; Food is always plentiful and delicious. Our server, Luis, was fantastic! Kudos to Luis for taking care of our large party, as well as everyone else in the restaurant on a busy Wed evening! Thank you also for the complimentary red wine for our entire party and the after dinner passion fruit shots! Hospitality at its Best! Tips: $5 Happy Hour is from 12pm to 7pm, Mon to Fri. Live music after 7pm, Thurs-Sun. $5 red or white sangria with Yelp check-in! Now that the weather is warming up, outdoor seating is available! Tonight's menu: ~ Jalea (Deep-fried pieces of squid, shrimp and fish topped w/hot spicy onion salad, mussels and crab meat) - a MUST HAVE if you like seafood....trust me, you're gonna want this. One of my fav dishes. ~ Picante de Mariscos (seafood in spicy Peruvian sauce) - this dish was my least fav dish tonight but others in my party really liked it! ~ Tallarin Verde con Bistec (steak w.spaghetti in green Peruvian-style sauce made w.basil, spinach and cheese) - tasty dish; even better with some of their green sauce! ~ Chaufa de Pina (Peruvian style fried rice w.chicken, shrimp, pineapple & raisins; served in half pineapple) - this was another good dish but I was surprised there wasn't much pineapple in it. ~ Salchipapas (hot dog slices over french fries) - come on, this is just hot dogs and french fries right??...wrong! Somehow it's the most tasty hot dog & french fries! Have no idea how they make this but it is so addictive! And please do NOT ask for Ketchup...if you must have a sauce, have it with some of their green sauce! Yummmm Thanks again to Luis and Riko Peruvian for a lovely evening. Farewell and Good Luck to our friend Ann! We hope you will return to the US sometime for a visit! We shall miss you!! read more

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My review reflects the experience I had at the RIKO restaurant at the corner of 46th St. and Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside Queens. Are used to frequent the original Rico restaurant in Manhattan across the street from the garden. I always got great fish ceviche. Medium with the spice. Always fresh and always good. Upon arriving at this establishment, you are greeted with a complimentary glass of wine. You order your food, and after you've eaten, you are offered an after dinner drink on the house as well. Everyone here is warm and friendly and you will not leave hungry no matter what you order. The rotisserie chicken is off the hook. But, my personal favorite, is the fish ceviche medium spicy. Can't miss! read more

The freshest ceviche I've ever had in NYC. I don't always trust seafood when I'm not by the water, but dang...this tasted like it was caught this morning! Not to mention incredible and fast service. Everyone is so kind. The owner is around and assures all the patrons are having a good experience. I need to come back for their chicken dishes because they looked just as good as the seafood. If you're looking for incredible and AUTHENTIC Peruvian food, you HAVE to try this place. I cannot recommend this enough!!!! *FYI most of the staff speaks Spanish. Please be patient if you're an English only speaker. They work really hard and they understand everything, but I asked in English what the best dish is and the server paused for a moment. No big deal, just letting everyone know. read more