Lynn O.
Yelp
Power couple of Sushi Nikkei has expanded their venture and opened Lima Cebichería Peruana just a couple doors down in Bixby Knolls. Their menu is simple but far from basic, showcasing all the favorite Peruvian seafood dishes. The only non-seafood dish is the Lomo Saltado, which I'll have to try next time.
I was a little worried they would be packed on Sunday night, but there were only a few patrons when we arrived at 8pm. Our server, Jorge, said they were busy all day, so that was a good sign. We were happy to get seated right away and the food came out very quickly too. The place is well lit with a good amount of tables inside and a few outside.
They offer 4 different types of cebiche: clásico, rocoto, aji amarillo and leche de tigre. I opted for the spicy one, El Chalaco (rocoto) mixto, which included fresh sea bass, squid, shrimp and scallop. Loved the crunchy, large corn and the leche de tigre was to die for.
Pulpo a la Parrilla: tender octopus marinated in anticuchera sauce, chimichurri, potatoes, huancaína sauce. $25 for half was plenty and the octopus was cooked perfectly. The chimichurri went well with the octopus and creamy huancaina was great for dipping the potatoes in.
Chaufa de Mariscos: Peruvian Chinese fried rice, seafood, egg, vegetables. The sprouts added a refreshing texture and the peppers gave it a nice kick. One of the best chaufa de mariscos I've ever had!
Drinks are currently limited to Chicha Morada, Inca Kola, Emoliente, Mexican Coke and Topo Chico. The Peruvian drinks are worth a try!
After tax and tip, I was a bit surprised to see that we spent $120 for the 3 dishes and 2 soft drinks at $5 each. The portions of seafood were quite generous though and we even took some home. I will return to try more items.