Culantro

We have been wanting to try this place for a while now and are happy that we did. We did a pickup order and it went smoothly and the order was ready on time. Overall, the Tacu Lomo was okay and the steak bites were yummy but there wasn’t a lot of them. The entree consisted of mainly the rice and beans which had good flavor but was taking up the entire meal. There were no yellow peppers as stated on the menu description but the green onion and tomatoes were cooked nicely.

Amazing! Consistently delicious food, gracious staff, and a focused yet varied menu with three vegan entrees and at least a few sides. Vibrant cultural motifs adorn a cherished a lowkey spot in convenient walking distance to happenings downtown. We get the vegan culantro bowl often and it scratches an itch I've been chasing for many years, since a food truck at a festival. The plantains go crazy! Would be insane with some coconut milk vanilla ice cream 😉

Food was really good, we were the only patrons so we had a very quiet dining experience. The food was ordered by scanning a QR code then paying online. Customer service was lacking but other than that decent experience.

I liked this place! The chicken and rice was very flavorful. I’m not giving it 5/5 because it didn’t blow my mind and I also wouldn’t come back. But it was a good, solid meal!

Came here for dinner and everything was exceptional. Especially liked the Salchipapas but everything was 5/5. Every dish had great flavors and perfectly seasoned. Really enjoyed this place will be back, highly recommend.

Superb! We went on a Thursday. Parked behind the building with ease. We got the fries app + the plantain app - both were flavorful and delicious. The plantains had a spicy salsa on them - so just watch that if you can’t handle spicy (it’s tastes great though!). We got a steak and rice plate + the pork sandwich as the entrees. The steak was tender and cooked perfectly. The sandwich was flavorful and fall apart. Everything was 10/10 delicious. Service was friendly and fast. The whole experience was very no fuss and really enjoyable. We will definitely be back.

I really like all of the food we have had here. Especially the aji Amarillo chicken and the sandwiches. You get a good serving size of food and the woman who works the counter is really helpful! It's kind of an odd layout and parking situation sucks but that is usual with Ferndale. You should try the food here it is kind of unique from other places.

I loved Peruvian food and for so many years I been eating at this restaurant. I worked ten minutes from Culantro and I've always order trough DoorDash for convenience. This time I ordered pan con chicharrón like so many times and unfortunately what I got was a sandwich just with no meat and mostly with pork fat. I got less of the half of pork meat in the sandwich. I tried to contact the restaurant trough instagram but no answer. I feel so disappointed because I loved their food but if the restaurant don't have available the sandwich they should cancel or send something else instead. The pictures attached is the pork meat in the sandwich and the other picture is the pork fat that can't be eaten.

Yummy fast casual restaurant with unique flavors! You stand and order at the counter and they bring you your meal. The prices were high for this type of restaurant but low for the quality and quantity. I got the Carne a la Plancha and it was very tasty, the steak was super flavorful and tender. I did not love the ambience, there wasn't much going on with the decor or vibe here but the flavors made up for it!

Was excited to try this place a while back. It is rather dimly lit inside. Order the chicken brasa, chicken gallina as well as the chicken and rice. The chicken brasa was too bad. The chicken and rice was okay. The chicken gallina was decent.

Amazing! The Pollo a la Brasa and Carne a la Plancha were delicious! Will definitely be back to try other dishes.

I'm pleasantly surprised to find this excellent Peruvian eatery right in downtown Ferndale. Starting with the Patacones Picantes, which are yummy fried plantains in pico de gallo and covered in an Aji verde sauce. So good. Next we had the Arroz Con Mariscos, a delicious seafood and rice dish. The best thing on their menu. Add a side of creamy white beans called Canario Beans and that's as good as it gets. The service is fast, accurate and friendly. The food is bursting with flavour, possibly too much in that a few items came off a bit saltier than I remember. Still a tremendous eating adventure! 07/24

Ever since trying Peruvian food in Atlanta, I've wanted it again. Once I learning we have Peruvian here nearby, we decided to go. I ordered the same named dish (lomo saltado) as in Atlanta so it was hard not to compare the two. Overall the staff here was friendly and welcoming. And the ambiance simple and relaxed. This steak dish was good but it wasn't close to as flavorful or sauce filled as what I experienced at the other place. Would I come back, yes. Would I say it was a good replacement, no. That said, it's not easy to find Peruvian food here so I'd you're looking for something unique and different it's a good option to try.

Ugh i will always recommend this place. It's soooo good. I am not Peruvian but my Peruvian friend approves. My mission is to try the whole menu. So far everything is effing amazing, the chimichurri is just soooo good. Lomo saltado hits the spot always, and the half chicken is abundant. Wowowowow

quickly becoming one of mine & my friends favorite spots in ferndale. everything we tried is delicious and there was plenty of room to sit. highly recommend!

Amazing flavor. Friendly staff. Clean restaurant. The service was so quick we barely sat down for long before the food was served. My kind of place. Everything was so flavorful. When you dine in, you go up front and the pictures and descriptions are on the wall. I will be back.

Eaten here several times. Drove from a far length to get food just to be told 30 minutes from closing they wouldn't allow us to sit inside and eat. They should advertise if they have a last seating time. Totally unprofessional won't be returning here if that is the customer service.

Culantro bowl es muy delicioso!!! Yuca frites and don't skip the chicken! Service is great !

One of my favorite restaurants. Every single dish here is amazing. Service is exceptional, everyone is very friendly. Great spot!!!

Culantro seems to an overlooked gem among all of the options in the Ferndale area. My guess is because they do not serve alcohol (note that there is a brewery next door). If you are skipping due to the lack of alcohol, you are missing out. (They do have some really good juice!) This small Peruvian restaurant has fantastic food, a bright interior, and lovely staff. The food has is very flavorful and fresh. The menu is a good size and the portion are large. My friend and I shared Aji de Galina and Lomo Saltado. The Aji de Galina is shredded chicken in an amazing yellow sauce, over potatoes and rice. The Saltado is steak, fries, and veggies, and a safe introduction to Peruvian. All of the staff is lovely and friendly. Worth a visit!

VErDy vErDy nice. Waitress was nice. Only thing they could improve is when Jimmy S asks for more wine Jimmy S gets more wine. It went well though. I even took my lady friend there. I also loved the part of my meal when Tammy from my 600 lb sister came and sat with me. The thing I didn't love so much is when I sat on one of those chairs and it snapped right through the center

I can't recommend this place enough. Everything on the menu is amazing. Great service. I recommend the culantro bowl ( also comes spicy), lomo saltado, and patacones picantes. Comfy booths to talk with friends at and try new food! If you want to try a new drink Chicha morado is a Peruvian drink that I would describe like a Peruvian chia juice. Its amazing! Also jugo de Maracuya is passion fruit and it is unreal!

I have gotten this twice this week and was very happy. First time I got the empanadas, which were so sweet and savory. Arroz Chaufa.. so good. Everything tasted fresh like it's made with healthy ingredients. Which is so refreshing. This second time I got the arroz again with steak.. think pot roast steak but in fried rice. So good in my opinion. Lastly my friend got the Pan Con Pollo. I took 3 bites and my taste buds were happy. Not something I could get every time since I'm dairy free and gluten free. Worth it to try it though! We will be trying more soon

Culantro is a no frills Peruvian in Ferndale and really has some Peru greats on their menu. You order at the front and they bring your food to the table, and that process was really fast. I got the lomo Saltado, which is a dish that I love. Although the flavor was there, the meat was a little tough and I guess was expecting a little more. The food is good and definitely hits fulfills the craving but I think I need to try their other menu items to see where their strengths lie.

I just got the chicharron sandwich and plantains, but damn was that meat incredibly tasty. The plantains were a little cold and I've had better, but they were still decent enough. The sandwich is enough that'll be exploring further.

New to the area and locals kept telling me to try this place, so with that, and the strong Yelp reviews I thought, why not? The Culantro Bowl was recommended to me from others and seemed to have strong reviews on Yelp so I got that; spicy style. It has a nice kick for sure. So fresh, many flavors and textures working in harmony and quick and friendly service. If you haven't been here, you may be missing out. I'll be back for sure!

I got there lomo saltaldo and yellow curry. Both were good but nothing too great. I also tried there plantains and empanada. I wasn't a fan of both. Plantain was okay but too charred and the empanada didn't really have a great balance in flavor so it had a more overpowering sweet acidic flavor. The lomo Saltado was decent as it had good flavor but the fries kind of brought it down.

This is my new favorite place in Ferndale! Three of us stopped in for dinner and had an amazing meal. You can dine in or carryout. If you are sitting at one of their several tables you can order at the counter or from a QR code menú at the table. The food arrived quickly and we tucked right in! There is no bar, but treat yourself to a passion fruit juice (jugó maracuyá) to enjoy with your meal. We ordered two appetizers. Plantains (patacones picantes) and the empanada (2 large empanadas per order). Both were amazing and the empanadas were the best I have ever had. We also ordered the half chicken la brasa and the carne la plancha. Wow! Such great flavors with tender flavorful meat. We loved everything. We also went home with plenty of leftovers. The staff were so nice and helpful and we felt so welcome at Culantro! We can't wait to return.

So much FLAVOR! The service was really fast and the waiter was super friendly. He recommended their 2 specialty drinks which I didn't get the names of it but both were delicious.

Great food, served quickly. Everything was delicious. Definitely the type of place you'll want to go back to try more. The star of the show was the Salchipapas. Such a simple dish but so delicious. The only downside was the fact that there was limited seating for our party of five.

This was my first experience with Peruvian food. Delicious but a little spicy if you have a bland palate. Order at the counter, enjoy the atmosphere while you wait

I had been dying to try this spot since it opened. I finally got my wish. It's a quaint little spot with ample parking in the back. The decor is colorful and vibrant, and the staff is very informative and attentive. We had: Inca cola and passion fruit juice, fried plantains, beef empanadas, black beans,Carne ala plancha and arroz con mariscos. Everything was spectacular, right down to the chimichurri! The steak and beans were so soft and tender and the plantains were perfectly caramelized. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning .

This place popped up in my Yelp feed so of course I had to try it out. When I walked in, the inside had a relaxing feel. I placed my order and had a seat. The food was ready pretty fast. The waitress was very attentive. I had the Pollo a la Brasa which is basically rotisserie chicken with Peruvian spices. It was very tasty and not dry. I chose the black beans and rice for my two sides. The entree came with two dipping sauces. I do enjoy some heat in sauces but the green dipping sauce was very hot and it was just a dip of the thines of my fork. The other yellow sauce had just the right about of heat for me and added a bit of ethnic taste to my chicken. I will be returning to try a few other menu items.

We're happy to have this place in our back yard (figuratively). Years ago we had a Peruvian friend stay with us and it was so disappointing that there was nowhere we could go to get his comfort food. Now there is a great restaurant with perfectly seasoned foods. We love to get their whole chicken to go. There is rarely more than a couple of minutes wait. It's a comfortable casual place with counter ordering for table Service. Order at the counter go to treat dreams to pick up A pint and your dinner will be ready to go.

Ordered half chicken and beef empanadas to go. Chicken was delicious but beef empanadas were inedible as it tasted like stale grease for both pieces so we ended up throwing them out. I wonder if they were fried multiple times and it's been sitting for days.

Culantro is a great spot for a quick bite of Peruvian food in Ferndale -- I stopped by on a Friday night with friends and had a great experience dining there! The atmosphere feels more like a fast casual restaurant than a full-on sit down restaurant, but I appreciated that they've got some modern conveniences at the table (ordering directly from app to table & USB chargers at every table). Food service is pretty quick and there are a ton of options on the menu. Among my group of friends, I think we decided that the Lomo Saltado was the best dish, but I'd definitely recommend getting an order of the Maduros Fritos; how can you go wrong with sweet fried plantains at such a low price? Overall I'd say Culantro is worth a try, even if it's your first foray into Peruvian food! I'll definitely be back to try even more of the menu.

Delicious and fast. From placing the order to getting the food it took about 10 minutes. You place an order at the counter, take a number, stir at the table and they bring you food. I like that they have pictures of each menu item on the wall so if you are not familiar with this cuisine it makes easier to choose. I also like that they offer vegan dishes and many sides are also vegan. My husband wanted Pollo a la Brasa but they were out, so he got Arroz con Mariscos. I got the vegan Lomo Saltado and we also got a side of beans and plantains. Everything was delicious, plantains fresh and crispy, you could feel that beans were cooked from scratch and had a very good flavor. Hubby enjoyed his rice with seafood, my lomo was very nicely flavored but too oily. They used too much oil for my liking and if ever ordering this dish again, I need to make sure to ask to use less oil. We will be back to try other menu items. Staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Amazing food! First time trying Peruvian food and was blown away. The staff was also very helpful and gave great suggestions. Will be coming back

First time here. Ordered the chicken dinner with salad and rice. Very good portions at a very reasonable price. Chicken was moist and flavorful, rice was good as well. Quick friendly service. We will return

I'll always only order one thing: the culantro bowl. Ladies, theydies, and gentlemen.... the culantro bowl.

Trying another place for the first time. I'm not a stranger to Peruvian food, especially the wonderful chicken - I go to a few places every time I'm in DC. I was really happy to see that our area was getting our own. It's a nice place inside, very clean with good music piped in. You order at the counter, and they had some specials this night. I, of course, was going to check out their chicken game. We also got a pork and chicken dish, and some empanadas. The chicken came with two choices, I wish they'd have the plantains as one, but fries and a good-sized salad were nice. The chicken was fantastic. Great skin, moist and flavorful meat. And those sauces? Great. The green kind (jalapeno) and the orange, which I assume was habanero. Both with kick, but balancing off the chicken wonderfully. The other dish was also very good. The empanadas were decent, but I'm not sure why they seemed to be sprinkled with sugar. It looks like they're pretty busy, which is a good sign. You'll wait a bit for your food, but not that long. Service is fine, and the owner checked on us during the meal. We got some sweets to take home, and the tres leches cake was off the hook. I will definitely get that again. I'm glad to have a Peruvian place in town, and it's a winner!

I wasn't feeling cooking so I decided to get Culantro and it was the best decision of the night! I have a peanut allergy and they were very accommodating (empanadas not fried in peanut oil) and the person who took my order over the phone provided great recommendations. The empanada were delicious and fried to a perfect crisp. Finally the Culantro bowl had just the right amount of spicy and sweet! It was the perfect combination!

This is one of my favorite places in metro Detroit to bring friends because not too many people have tried Peruvian food and ever since I visited Peru, I always find myself craving it. The prices here are very reasonable and the portions are generous. My favorite options are the Aji de Gallina or the Lomo Saltado, although they give a little too much rice with the Aji de Gallina. I tried the fried rice before but didn't think they had as much flavor as some of the other menu options. The chicha morada and desserts here are great, as well! You're usually safe to just walk in, but can sometimes get busy so be sure to call ahead just in case!

Food is incredible. We went to Peru last year and as far as I can tell this place is legit. We tried the Lomo Saltado and the half chicken and they were both fantastic -- really flavorful. Great sauces too. We'll definitely be coming back here.

we love this place!! this is our number carry out place. Highly recommended. The Lomo Staltada is my go to but everything we have tried has been excellent.

Got a delivery of this when I moved. I've been dying to try them! Had the most amazing chicken, black beans, and rice ever! ( Polla a la brasa) . Got a side of plantains , and the salchipapas. While salchipapas were good- not the best thing for me. It was way too much food and I made it stretch out a few days. The sauces are amazing- and beware- quite spicy! So delicious though!!! I had the chicken empanadas- soooooo delicious- also great with the sauces!!!! I will definitely be ordering from here again- if take out is this good I cannot imagine what's being in the restaurant is like! I will definitely be tasting this food again!

*COVID19 Edition* Yum!!!! Alas, I have no pictures to offer because we were starving and by the time we got this food home, I was not about to wait before I dug in. We ordered food on the app, and the food was ready exactly when it was predicted to be. That's always a good sign. We ordered the empanadas, pollo a la brasa, and the carne a la plancha. I inhaled it. The food tasted fantastic and fresh. It was refreshing to get to try something different and new. I had been told that the chicken was tasty and moist, and it did not disappoint. I'm so happy I got to try a few things when we decided to go. Not living in the immediate area anymore, I'm really mad at myself for missing out when I lived in Royal Oak. That amazing food was just 5 minutes away. What was I thinking? Don't make my mistake. If you're in the area or live nearby, support this restaurant. You won't regret it.

Ran in for a quick lunch and a quick lunch it was. Delicious and fresh. There is street parking and parking in the rear. Service was super fast, everything was fresh. Super cute little eatery. We tried the culantro bowl and some fries. It will definitely be some place I check out again when I do t have much time.

Food was very tasty, portions had good size and it was very easy to order from the table. Its great that it has enough parking space on the back. Their Chicha Morada is spectacular!!! Too bad they didnt had suspiro limeño for dessert. Arroz Chaufa wasn't as good as other peruvian places but overall we were pleased. Will come back for sure.

Watered down Peruvian food. Please, add more seasoning and it will be perfect. The food in this location is better than the one in Ann Arbor.

Came back here for one of my favorite restaurant in Ferndale. We got in kind of late so maybe that's why the quality of food was not on par. My beef stew ( seco a la nortena) was very salty. But everything else was good and filling. Can't complain much with the price and portion.

We dined in and ordered two #15- vegan lomo saltado. The main part of the dish is portobello mushrooms. We were served our entrees with NO mushrooms. We were told they realized they were out of mushrooms when they started to cook the entrees. Well, they should have told us! It's an open kitchen and we were sitting a few feet away. The entrees were not the same without the main ingredient. But by then they were paid for with a tip included (you order and pay at a counter). To compensate, they did bring out the other vegan entree, #14, to the table. Still, it was a disappointing experience.

The food was delicious with decent portions. It came within a reasonable time. The atmosphere was subdued and nice, nothing wild. My friend also enjoyed the food very much and wanted to visit again to try a different dish.

Great authentic food with excellent prices and value. Can't wait to go back again. Easy on phone ordering.

I always place my orders here through Uber Eats because they have a seemingly permanent BOGO promotion on Culantro bowls (great deal, highly recommend). This week, there was some kind of glitch in the app where it didn't checkout with two when I selected the promotion. I came to pick up my order and immediately realized it was missing a meal. I showed the guy behind the counter the app and how it isn't possible to NOT add two to your cart, so it must have been an error on Uber's end. Surprisingly, he was just kind of like... too bad? Buy another one if you want your correct order. I don't really get it. Trying to make an extra $12 off of someone's misfortune is a shortsighted business move. Why not honor the promotion and help out a clearly frustrated customer? It was going to be free... what do you lose by honoring it? By choosing not to, you definitely lost a regular customer. I ordered here about once a week and would've continued to do so for the foreseeable future. Now, I don't want to come back on principle. I will say that the food is good and prior to this I was obviously fan. The ding in stars is just a result of this incident rubbing me the wrong way.

Food was very tasty and fresh, plantain chips with veggies are amazing and the cashier is really friendly. We even had dessert and it was great as well! Highly recommend

The food is great and staff is wonderful! Get the rice and yucca fries. The chicken is special too!