My first trip to Peru, sort of: Pollos A La Brasa

Pollos A La Brasa

Okay, so I've never actually been to Peru, yet, but this is the closet I've been so far. So, again I've been introduced to a restaurant in the Eagle Rock area by my foodie uncle and it happened to be my first Peruvian food experience. What did I think of it? The food was good, really good and I was actually quite surprised. I suppose I had it ingrained in my mind that it would be somewhat like Mexican, Brazilian or Argentinian food, but I was pleasantly surprised. For some reason, it seemed like a combination of Latin and Asian food. Mind you I've never had Peruvian food before and don't know much about the culture and culinary influences. If you're in the same boat as I, then let me try to elaborate: My first glance at the menu and I see chicken fried rice and something that looks like a Filipino dish called Beefsteak from Asian Noodles (which is now called Noi) which consists of beef with noodles (later I found out it was spaghetti). So, now I want to talk about the restaurant before I get back to the food. It's in a small shopping plaza next to (Blockbuster and across from Swork) with a decent amount of parking, so that's a plus. It's a hole-in-the-wall and nothing much to look at it but don't let it fool you, the food is great. Ok, back to the food now. From what I can tell the Lomo Saltado is the thing to get, it's a meat-and-potatoes meal; the ingredients being beef sauteed with onions, and tomatoes, topped with french fries and a side of rice. Although, this time I opted for the Lomo Saltado Mixto, which has the same ingredients as the former with the addition of chicken. As it arrived, it didn't look like much, but this is the dish that reminded me of my beloved Beefsteak and I was hoping it'd be at least as good and it sure was. If you want to try a traditional drink, I suggest ordering Chicha--a Peruvian drink made of corn powder and water-- or Maracuya made from Passion fruit. In addition, I'd like to point out that Pollos A La Brasa is known for their Peruvian style rotisserie chicken. I have yet to try it but I've heard it was great, from Dave, of the famous Dave's Chillin-N-Grillin.




What to eat: Rotisserie Chicken and Lomo Saltado
What to drink: Chicha and Maracuya
What to know before you go: Closed on Wednesdays
Where to park: Ample lot parking in the plaza


2161 Colorado Blvd. Units 106-107
Los Angeles "Eagle Rock", CA 90041
(323) 255-6322

Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 11:30am-9:00pm
Wed: CLOSED
Fri & Sat: 12:00pm-10:00pm
Sun: 9:00am-9:00pm

Seoul food: Seoul Korean B.B.Q.

Seoul Korean B.B.Q.


If you're the type of person that does not like to venture into so-called hole-in-the-wall restaurants, then Seoul Korean BBQ of Burbank might not be for you. Though, if you're more into food than ambiance, then S.K.B. is your kind of place! From the outside, it looks small and unassuming, but don't mistake it for just another place for a cheap lunch special. It is a family-owned, no frills "mom and pop" place, and the people are very friendly. The food itself is simply delicious and inexpensive ($10 and under). Once you take a bite of the SKB special or the Bulgogi on the sizzling skillets, you'll have already forgotten about anything you did not like about the place and immediately focus on the scrumptiousness of the food.



What to eat: #1 SKB Special (Beef short rib Kalbi, Bulgogi and marinated chicken) and #4 Bulgogi (thin-sliced marinated beef rib-eye)
What to drink: Water
What to know before you go: Small interior, so you may want to get it to go (take-out)
Where to park: Street parking and small lots throughout Downtown Burbank


122 N San Fernando Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 559-5578