153018 Thu Aug 04 13:10:07 -0700 2005 8 12 Boston Area 0 821724 Anyone been lately? Suggestions on what to order appreciated. Which T-stop - Wood Island? I know it's on Chelsea St. TIA. Thu Aug 04 13:10:07 -0700 2005 0 Taralli 1 821740 I believe that it's very close to the Maverick T stop Thu Aug 04 15:51:18 -0700 2005 821724 0 gourmaniac 2 821746 Actually it is not very close to the Maverick stop. It is close to the Wood Island stop. It's in Day Square. And I've not been in months, but the ceviche was very good. Thu Aug 04 16:23:32 -0700 2005 821740 0 Lizard 1 821787 Got the mixed ceviche maybe a month ago and it was one of the best meals I've had all summer (my first time there). Super-fresh seafood, really tangy, great, crunchy corn nuggets. Also had a glass of their chicha (blue corn drink) which was a sweet complement to the food. Fri Aug 05 11:34:04 -0700 2005 821724 0 Kip McSkipster 2 821796 Many thanks. Fri Aug 05 12:32:31 -0700 2005 821787 0 Taralli 1 821806 Was there 3 months ago: Chicken empanada - generously filled deep-fried goodness (be careful - I burnt my tongue cos it was fresh out of the fryer) Lomo Saltado - stir-fried cumin-and-soy-sauce-flavored beef and french fries with onions & tomatoes was not only delicious, but came in a huge portion on white rice (french fries AND rice is a great combination!). This dish reflects the influence of a long-time Asian presence in Peru. Arroz con pollo Peruvuano - this was the only part of the meal that didn't make us sit up and say "wow". Not that it was bad; it just paled in comparison to the other things we had. The negatives: the rice was mushy and the chicken somewhat dry (you get a whole breast on the bone with a wing attached). We got it on the recommendation of the waitress. It came with a side of potatoes in cheese sauce (forget the Peruvian name and I've misplaced the menu) which was both spicy and bland at the same time, if that is possible. I also loved the purple corn drink (forget the name) and my husband liked the Cusco beer he had. We saw huge platters of fried chicken going to other tables (smelled fantastic!) as well as the famed ceviche. We're going back for these next time. Fri Aug 05 14:07:34 -0700 2005 821724 0 ju 2 821824 The purple corn drink is chicha morada. You might also like the mazzamora morada (purple corn pudding with fruit) for dessert as it has a similar flavour. Haven't been in a long while, but my favourite dish there when I went was the potato appetizer with peruvian mint/egg/cheese sauce, (sorry forgot exact name of dish). Fri Aug 05 16:42:53 -0700 2005 821806 0 Limster 3 821833 Thanks; yes, chicha morada was what it was called. I really liked the clove flavour. They did have mazzamora morada but we were too full to try. I wonder if your favourite potato app. was the same as the side that came with our chicken dish, except I couldn't taste any mint in it. I did some research and I think it's called "Papas a la Huacaina". Fri Aug 05 18:17:52 -0700 2005 821824 0 ju 4 821836 Looked up the take out menu, it's Ocopa a Arequipena aka boiled potato with mint cream sauce. Fri Aug 05 18:41:25 -0700 2005 821833 0 Limster