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Watch the 'Peru' episode of Anthony Bourdain's show "Parts Unknown" (it's on Netflix), and get HYPED. Then find this lovely little gem, and you'll come close to understanding why I'm so excited.
That's what we did, and I tell ya- it was a great treat. This place is SMALL. It's right next to a Chinese delivery place, and about the same size. There are only a few tables but it was pretty packed when we got here. We found a small two-seater, and looked over the menu. As we were looking, they brought us out a nice little pre-dinner snack: roasted corn with two delightful sauces. Small thing, I know, but it's one of those little touches that just makes me want to fist bump a fish rump in joy. And those sauces... what the deuce is IN them!?!? I think the green one is culantro-inspired, but I'm not really sure...
So we ordered. Skewered marinated beef hearts for appetizers, cau cau (tripe with a turmeric sauce), and a beef dish that I can't remember the name of. Each one was absolutely amazing, and UNIQUE. There are flavors here that you just won't find elsewhere, and that's always a rare treat for me. I *LOVE* being surprised by delightful new foods, and this place did me right.
For dinner we split the Peruvian donuts and had some coffees. Everything was amazing. I really could go on and on about this place, but I don't need to. You need to just come here and eat. Seriously. Stop reading this review and eat, already!!
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