Culantro
Restaurant · Green Acres ·
Peruvian rotisserie chicken, ceviche, lomo saltado, plantains
Peruvian rotisserie chicken, ceviche, lomo saltado, plantains
"Culantro — an herb native to Central and South America — is also the word that Peruvians use for cilantro, which is featured prominently on many of the dishes at this family-owned casual restaurant. To start, try the ceviche, featuring fresh, raw fish that’s cured in the citrus acids of limes and garnished with onions, lettuce, peppers and spices, and accompanied by Peruvian corn and sweet potatoes. The rotisserie chicken comes out with an intensely flavorful, smoky sensation. The lomo saltado is a great sharable option, with marinated strip steak stir-fried with onions, tomato, soy sauce, and aji amarillo. To drink, try maracuya juice or an Inca Cola." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Culantro is an herb native to Central and South America, but also is what Peruvians call cilantro, which is featured in many of the dishes at this family-owned casual restaurant. The ceviche, a South American dish that originated in Peru,is fresh here and the raw fish is cured in the citrus acids of fresh limes and garnished with onions, lettuce, peppers and spices, and accompanied by Peruvian corn and sweet potatoes. The rotisserie chicken is the star of the show and as juicy and flavorful as any you might find south of the border.. Finish the meal with maracuya juice or an Inca Cola, Peru’s favorite pop." - Monica Williams
"Nearby in Ferndale, I observed that Culantro specializes in Peruvian chicken." - Brenna Houck
"Metro Detroit’s first Peruvian chicken restaurant serving traditional charcoal rotisserie chicken, pork-shoulder sandwiches, and desserts such as passion fruit mousse." - Brenna Houck
"Debuting Wednesday, May 2 in the former Southern Belle Bistro space at 22939 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, this newcomer—named for an herb native to Central and South America—provides one of the region’s relatively rare Peruvian dining options. The interior includes a large counter, a mix of booth seating and four-top tables, colorful paintings and textured walls covered with leafy green material, creating a vibrant, casual atmosphere. The menu highlights classic Peruvian fare such as charcoal-rotisserie Peruvian chicken, fried yuca and pork shoulder sandwiches, with desserts and drinks like passion fruit mousse and chicha morada (a non-alcoholic purple-corn beverage made with spices and sliced fruit). Hours are 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday." - Brenna Houck