Peru - yummies we found everywhere: puffed mais (very large corn) on the street; coca tea, mazanilla (apple) tea; puffed quinoa and kiwicha sprinkled on drinkable yogurt with sliced fruit (like papaya, pineapple or melons) for... (3 replies, last updated by John Q. Chowhound July 2, 2005)

Just got back from Cocina Cuzco, on 7th Ave, and I was very impressed with it. I haven’t had much in the way of Peruvian food in the past, so I can’t vouch for its authenticity and such, but it was very good. We were... (11 replies, last updated by CP June 25, 2002)

Here’s part 1 of 2 of my food journal synopsis from a three week long trip to Peru (Lima, Cuzco, and Puno) with my SO. Though the focal point was Machu Picchu, we turned it into a chow vacation as well. Hope it proves useful... (1 reply, last updated by daveena December 22, 2007)

We spent a month in Cuzco, Peru (or Cusco, Perú) and created the following restaurant reviews. (Exchange Rate S/.2.84 = US$1) At the end of this, is a list of drinks to try as well as a list of restaurants we didn’t try for... (3 replies, last updated by AimeeD January 6, 2009)

I’m traveling to Peru and Ecuador in August and am wondering if anyone has any “don't miss” tips for me. I’ll be in Lima, Arequipa, Cuzco, and Puno in Peru and will be in Quito and the Galapagos in... (0 replies, last updated by Reamster June 19, 2003)

I’m on a hunt to find peruvian corn, or maiz gigante. They’re stout, fat corn that come in many colors and have very large kernels sometimes upto 1" in size. Sometimes called Maiz gigante de cuzco. You may have seen... (1 reply, last updated by Therese August 7, 2005)

I also like Sammy T’s...a lot of veggie fare as well as burgers and meat stuff. There is also Cuzco Chicken Run which is a Peruvian charcoal grilled chicken place in the heart of a 1000 chains at Central Park...great chicken... (2 replies, last updated by wellfedred November 10, 2006)

The portions of ceviche at Cucina Cuzco on East 4th Street and Avenue A are generous and were tasty and fresh both times I ate it there. If memory serves me there are about 5 to choose from (including a ‘viagra’... (2 replies, last updated by epicure-us March 13, 2002)

a place that has a good variety of rice, potato or corn based options. oh, and our budget is about $15 for an entree. thanks (2 replies, last updated by waxyjax May 11, 2004)

I just returned from a few days in Lima, Cuzco, & Ollantaytambo (January 2009). I loved loved loved the food in Peru. NOT from the tourist recommended restaurants, which tended to be watered down bland and kind of expensive.... (19 replies, last updated by mlgb November 24, 2009)

, grilled chicken breast, corn and kale salad, organic greens, carrot and haricot salad. Everything was fresh and beautiful and delicious. Cucina di Cuzco (Ave. A bet 2nd and 3rd St.) This was a discovery I made last night, and we... (2 replies, last updated by Caitlin Wheeler April 10, 2001)

the neighboring Abi’s is + Salvadoran). I like it very much, though they fry nearly everything. Most abundant is seafood, but they have good yuca, pork, etc. Again, this is the one at the very end of the building. While... (15 replies, last updated by AZADEH June 16, 2006)

to start – Arlington is rich in offerings from south of Texas (especially south of Mexico) El Puerto on Col. Pike near Walter Reed (peruvian) Cuzco west of Bailey’s on Col. Pike (peruvian) Aclacatl on Col Pike near 4... (7 replies, last updated by Steve January 5, 2005)

These popcorn kernels you are talking about are called cancha (roasted corn kernels) which is a nice alternative to chips and salsa that I find in Peruvian resturants. (8 replies, last updated by Danielle P. April 3, 2003)

Peruvian canary beans taste different. The store has those. If anyone has ideas on how to use them, let me know. If you have recipes, I’ll make a separate post on Home Cooking to add them. How’s the cuzco corn?... (21 replies, last updated by paulj January 17, 2007)