🔥 Hidden Gem Peruvian in Chicago: Kayao

Tucked away in Old Town, this Peruvian spot beats Cabra any day! 🏆🇵🇪 Compact menu bursting with Asian-Peruvian fusion flavors. 🍛🌶️✨ The star? ARROZ CON MARISCOS - like a tomato-rich seafood paella! 🍅🍚🦐 Every grain soaked in sauce, seafood bouncy-fresh, with a spicy-cheesy kick. 🧀🔥👌 Sour lovers MUST try CEVICHE KAYAO! 🍋🐙 Zesty marinade + crispy squid = perfection. Plus, giant corn kernels for unique crunch. 🌽💥 Most authentic dish? YUCAS TRUFADAS! Crispy cassava balls with soft centers, elevated by black truffle. 🍠🖤✨ (Yellow sauce mystery remains...🤔💛) TUBER CHIPS = ultra-crispy taro chips 🍠💃 With Kewpie-like sweet dip - perfect pre-meal snack! 🕒🍽️ Wildcard dessert: LUCUMA 🍨 "Amazonian fruit" ice cream? Tasted like roasted tea! 🍵🤯 Super generous portion with grainy texture...but zero fruit flavor. 🧐🌳 #ChicagoEats #ChicagoRestaurants #PeruvianFoodChicago