Inka Grill — Restaurant in Lake Forest

Did you know Peruvian food is popular because Peruvian dishes can be so diverse, with so many ingredients to choose from. I've been coming to Inka Grill one or two times a month I've tried mostly everything. The location of Inka Grill is 23600 Rockfield Blvd, Lake forest ,CA 92630. Inka Grill is a Peruvian cuisine restaurant that claims that 99% percent of their ingredients are fresh. It's surprising to me that they have been open for twenty eight years and even survived a pandemic which shut a lot of restaurants down.It was founded in 1996. It's a family owned restaurant inspired by her Grandmother’s cooking back in Peru. The first items visible when entering are some old antiques like cooking ware, old plates and designs on the walls. The first thing you hear from entering people just having conversations and the workers cooking at the back of the restaurants.When getting there the first thing you smell is the chiefs cooking food or the food the people are eating when getting seated you get a smell of buttered bread at your seat with this green sauce but be careful with its because it might look harmless but it has a good kick to it! My experience upon arriving was nothing crazy, just a regular entrance with a little bit of seating outside so don’t expect a crazy entrance.The typical customers that I saw when I went were mostly Latins and a little Peruvians. They were super calm and super nice.The ambiance is very positive and everybody that enters has a positive vibe when walking in the restaurant. Inka grill is worth a try when you have time to go to a restaurant. For example.The food item Inka Grill is most known for is their ceviche. There ceviche is a small dish that has marinated fish with this tangy spicy lime juice with just the right amount of crushed garlic to not overpower the dish with some perfect looking cilantro and perfectly cut onion.Another food item that I bought was Aji De Gallina. It has shredded chicken in a tangy Peruvian curry sauce served with perfectly cut potatoes and well cooked rice sprinkled with cheese. In my opinion it's something worth a try if you are going to try it for the first time and if you like more simple food. Another menu item is a drink called Maracuya. Maracuya Is a type of passion fruit drink that is sweet but not too sweet. It is also worth a try if you like passion fruit if you don't. I suggest getting a fountain drink.another menu item is a dessert called juanitas crepes. Juanitas crepes is a homemade french style crepes that are really warm and soft filled with sweet dulce de leche served with there nicely fried plantains(bananas) and has a piece of cold ice cream that gets melted by the warm crepes.The restaurant is different from the others because it sells a diverse food you don’t see everyday in different restaurants around Orange County.The reason why i think it's so special is because its a fusion of local and international flavors. Inka Grill is a good restaurant to try because it has a lot of options to try and different menu items that most restaurants don't have. Inka grill is a good Peruvian cuisine restaurant that is all homemade and made by great workers. Inka grill is a place you won't find everywhere around Orange County,...

My first experience with Peruvian cuisine. I enjoy lamb, so I figured the lamb stew would be a safe bet, I wasn't disappointed. With the option to sit outside or at a booth in the restaurant, I choose inside to take in the unique style and decorations. The staff were attentive, prompt, and kind. Menu on hand, beverage offered immediately, table provided with complimentary bread, questions answered with a smile, and attentive for the order.

Once the meal was in, a couple passes to assure any needs were met, the staff kept the water filled and a smile on my face. The meal was served rather quickly, hot enough. I'd never had lamb in this style, didn't know what to think about lamb with pinto beans, the thin sliced red onion was fresh, and the rice was just subtly sticky. The meat fell apart quite nicely and tasted great with both the onion and rice, but I'm still on the fence about the beans.

I'll certainly look forward to coming back, trying another Peruvian dish, and experience the style that is...

This place was really good! Loved the quaintness of decor. Server was very nice and attentive.

We started out with the empanadas. The beef was my favorite, followed by chicken. The cheese and spinach were not too bad. We followed those with the chicken aguadito. So good. I love cilantro and rice in my soup and this didn't disappoint.

For the main course, we shared the chicken saltado. Loved how the French fries soaked up the salsita from the onions, peppers, tomatoes, and chicken. Mix it with the white rice, scrumptious.

For dessert, we shared the flan, which was okay. I prefer mine more custardy. This was more gelatinous in its consistency. Still tasty. We also shared the Juanita's crepes. Delicious. Crepes filled with platanos and dulce de leche, then topped with the lucuma ice cream. Definitely would get that again.

Overall, great dining experience and would...