Peruvian cuisine enjoys popularity the world over. It has one of the widest spectrums of food ingredients and takes advantage of the immense geographic diversity that makes up Peru by using ingredients from all regions. Fortunately, Peruvian food is a fixture across the United States as evidenced by the thousands of Peruvian restaurants across the country. Virginia is home to many of these restaurants as well, and you can learn about a few of the available options the next time you are dining in Virginia.
Imperio Inca is a traditional Peruvian restaurant in Norfolk. The ceviche menu includes popular favorites, such as ceviche with lime-marinated fish and cilantro or ceviche with a red pepper sauce as well as many other ceviche dishes. The entree menu includes chicken served several ways as well as the Peruvian classic Lomo Saltado, which is comprised of Marinated beef tenderloin served with rice, vegetables and fries. Imperio Inca also has a complete cocktail, appetizer and wine menu.
Imperio Inca
723 W. 21st St.
Norfolk, VA 23517
757-486-4622
imperioinca.com
Don Gallo Restaurant is located in Virginia Beach. Don Gallo adheres to traditional Peruvian cooking methods and offers traditional drinks. Chicken is featured on the menu as is cuy, a local Peruvian specialty that is in the guinea pig family. The extensive menu includes Inka Cola, a popular soft drink that is made and sold in Peru. The appetizer menu ranges from $6 to $10 while the entrees vary from $14 to $28. Don Gallo is open until 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 p.m. on weekends.
Don Gallo Restaurant
2728 North Mall Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 34823
748-263-9238
dongallo.com
Inca Secret is a cheap Peruvian restaurant located in Harrisonburg. It is a great place to get a variety of flavors without breaking the bank. Charbroiled chicken is a classic favorite and is served with a variety if sides and sauces. Fun side order options include yucca, fried plantains, tortillas and chicken fried rice. Also available are traditional side items, such as rice, beans, cole slaw and rench fries. As a twist on classic food, it offers sub sandwiches with Peruvian-style chicken and beef wrapped in a sourdough roll.
Inca Secret
182 Neff Ave.- W3
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-432-1313
