This is an amazing Peruvian place at 25 Union Square (although I hear it will be moving a few doors down) I tried it several months ago and even though we live an hour west we make the drive at least once a month!. after my first time, I left the restaurant wondering why I waited so long to try it!! The Jalea is great if you are a big fried seafood fan, although you could order one and share it between a few people and it would be enough. The papa a la huancaina, aji de gallina and papa rellena are among my all-time favorite dishes, and the versions here are pretty good. For those who have never tried it, I would also recommend getting chicha morada (a sweet non-alcoholic drink - a bit like juice - made from purple corn with tasty bits of fruit in it). I would recommend trying the Inca Cola (Peru's national soda) - It is very similar to a sweet version of GingerAle and reminded me of the Brazilian Guarana.

The service was attentive and at a slightly slower pace than what some might expect - though it seemed right on par for what we were going for, they always seem to be one waitress / waiter short. I also enjoyed the music playing: some pan-flute rhythmic jams straight out of Peru. This really set the vibe for me. At times the music became too loud and somewhat distracting. Next time we went, we didn't sit under the speakers.

Great price / Great value, Awesome food.