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bradluen May 30, 2010 11:12 PM

Arriba Peru (Berkeley)

This replaces Fonzie's Peruvian Chicken upstairs in the grotto containing Norikonoko and Finfine. Same menu as Estampas Peruanas on the Peninsula, literally (the menu has the name of the other restaurant printed on it). Seafood-heavy menu, entrees $12-$17. I tried aguadito de mariscos; my friend had picante de camarones. Gigantic portions. I've never had Peruvian aside from the aforementioned Fonzie's, but I didn't notice any glaring flaws. Not super-high quality seafood, but not the worst either. The broth seemed simple, maybe just stock, wine and a lot of cilantro. My friend felt like she was about to OD on shrimp; might be better to order a mix of seafoods. I'd be interested to hear thoughts from more experienced eaters of Peruvian.

Student discount if you ask.

Arriba Peru
2556 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

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Fonzie's Peruvian Chicken
2556 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Estampas Peruanas
2319 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA

  1. Melanie Wong Jul 10, 2012 09:54 PM

    And reportedly, Arriba Peru is coming back.

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      hyperbowler Sep 23, 2012 03:31 PM

      I didn't catch the name, but there's a new place there right now. It has the menu from Estampas Peruanas Restaurant in San Mateo.

    2. Robert Lauriston May 31, 2010 10:44 AM

      I heard the anticuchos were good.

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