The owner of this place is a piece of work. Knowing what I know after doing business with this guy for almost a year, I will choose the other establishments in the area. I told the owner that I would be moving to another commercial kitchen and this mofo just completely became an absolute j**** I get it that I won't be a client anymore but at least treat your clients with some dignity and respect.
Aimee P.
This review is a little late as I have been enjoying Papawasi's delicious fare for a couple of years now. Gino has provided Peruvian dishes to company and special events and each time the quality of the food has been perfect. My personal faves are: Seco de res (braised beef in cilantro sauce) - very flavorful, tender beef and the sauce is so good on top of the fried rice w/red quinoa. Aji de gallina (chicken in aji amarillo sauce) - this dish is always a hit at parties! Cebiche - really refreshing, tart, and delicious Empanadas - love the combination of dough and savory meat filling These are only my favorites but I have tried other items on the menu - and it's ALL GOOD. Gino uses the freshest ingredients and takes pride in his cuisine. I hope that Papawasi will be more accessible someday (so I don't have to place a catering order just to have it) :-)
Alejandro C.
Excelent catering, Gino is really profesional, we did a small party with about 35 persons and Gino make a menu that was delicios everybody was amaze with the flavors and presentation it was super good, he did some sushi it was excelent, then papa a la Huancaina awesome, he also brought some Rocoto Salsa no words for describe this, then Seco de Carne with Pallares and rice amazing. Everyone was amaze with everything, we definitely recomend this
Juan P.
I am too young to be hanging out.at bingo on a saturday night, but when i heard papawasi (owner/chef Gino) was running the kitchen, i grabbed my fuzzy trolls and bifocals! Great food...fast service and having attended events catered by papawasi, I am never disappointed! Awesome peruvian tamales wrapped in banana leaves, great pizzas, and just great food.
Steven S.
Be prepared if you order from Papawasi, i guarantee you will not be dissapointed. Gino is a good friend of mine and he really takes his time with each dish that he makes on his menu. Also, the price.. are you kidding me, my nieces and nephews could afford this stuff. What are you waiting for, stop reading the reviews and call him!.. 5 + stars..
Ursula V.
Best peruvian lomo saltado in the bay area! Amazing service!
Lara F.
I messed up my leg pretty badly taking a snowboarding lesson, and just had the ACL surgery on Tuesday. One of my best friends found Papawasi and contacted them to have a meal delivered Friday. Oh my gosh it was GREAT....and not just because I'm laid up and didn't have to cook. Gino called to set up a delivery time, and he was right on the dot. Unloaded the food from a cold carrier and a hot carrier, spent time explaining what was in each dish and answered questions. Once we shooed him out the door, we dove in. The tempura prawn salad was so fresh and delicious. I loved the dressing as it had the right blend of oil and vinegar to go with the jicama and cabbage. Then onto the chicken tamale served Peruvian style (in a banana leaf). The masa was a deep orange & very flavorful. There were green olives as well as very flavorful chicken. We loved the red onion relish that went with this. I think we also had the Pasta Borracho...homemade spaghetti in a deliciously light tomato sauce flavored with oregano. There was raab, and fresh tomatoes on top along with clams and shrimp. We had a side of fried Yucca with huancaina sauce which was light a creamy slightly mustardy flavor and went great with the fried root. It did travel well although it wasn't crispy when we ate it, I can reheat it crispy. I enjoyed the flavor of it. Then the two other main dishes were a beef stew with Peruvian spice (my daughter loved this the best) and a spiced beef with potato and rice that didn't really have a sauce. I liked how well marinated the beef was. So if you want to take the night off or send a meal to a friend who could use the night off, contact Papawasi. We have a lot of leftovers that we'll be enjoying.
Chi N.
Papawasi is the newest addition to the Eat Club roster of featured restaurants. Gino is a master of his craft and the passion he pours into his cooking is exuded in the dishes that he plates. He's educated me quite a bit on Peruvian cuisines. I love his Braised Beef, which pairs very well with steamed rice. Since I am a pasta girl at heart, I am in love with his Chicken Spaghetti and Beef Ragu Rigatoni. All the pastas are homemade. I always add Tabasco sauce to my pastas but with Papawasi's pasta dishes, it feels wrong to dilute such fabulous flavors. I am so happy Papawasi is on the Eat Club menu and I highly recommend them for special occasion catering.
Debbie J.
Delicious Peruvian and Italian dishes! A favorite for my kids was the lasagna, lomo saltado and seafood linguini. I also had papawasi cater a small party I had, and left it up to chef Gino to help me with the menu and his choices were amazing! The food is truly fabulous and affordable, service is excellent....I can't wait to order again and try other things on the menu!
Jeanette S.
I agree the Peruvian tamales are delicious, we loved both the chicken and pork..also the red onion salad that came with it. We recently tried the Quinoa Hummus... YUMMY! We will have to explore the other items on the menu. I am sure we will love many of the other delicious dishes listed. Thanks Gino.
Delicious food all around! The Peruvian tamales are beautifully wrapped in banana leaves and come in pork or chicken ... both are equally delicious and the red onion salsa is a perfect accompaniment. The veggie lasagna has home made spinach noodles and mushroom bolognese ... yum! And the meat lasagna has an old world Italian flavor that is absolutely gorgeous. Gino puts a lot of love into his food and it certainly shows. We will definitely order from him again in a heartbeat.
The owner of this place is a piece of work. Knowing what I know after doing business with this guy for almost a year, I will choose the other establishments in the area. I told the owner that I would be moving to another commercial kitchen and this mofo just completely became an absolute j**** I get it that I won't be a client anymore but at least treat your clients with some dignity and respect.
This review is a little late as I have been enjoying Papawasi's delicious fare for a couple of years now. Gino has provided Peruvian dishes to company and special events and each time the quality of the food has been perfect. My personal faves are: Seco de res (braised beef in cilantro sauce) - very flavorful, tender beef and the sauce is so good on top of the fried rice w/red quinoa. Aji de gallina (chicken in aji amarillo sauce) - this dish is always a hit at parties! Cebiche - really refreshing, tart, and delicious Empanadas - love the combination of dough and savory meat filling These are only my favorites but I have tried other items on the menu - and it's ALL GOOD. Gino uses the freshest ingredients and takes pride in his cuisine. I hope that Papawasi will be more accessible someday (so I don't have to place a catering order just to have it) :-)
Excelent catering, Gino is really profesional, we did a small party with about 35 persons and Gino make a menu that was delicios everybody was amaze with the flavors and presentation it was super good, he did some sushi it was excelent, then papa a la Huancaina awesome, he also brought some Rocoto Salsa no words for describe this, then Seco de Carne with Pallares and rice amazing. Everyone was amaze with everything, we definitely recomend this
I am too young to be hanging out.at bingo on a saturday night, but when i heard papawasi (owner/chef Gino) was running the kitchen, i grabbed my fuzzy trolls and bifocals! Great food...fast service and having attended events catered by papawasi, I am never disappointed! Awesome peruvian tamales wrapped in banana leaves, great pizzas, and just great food.
Be prepared if you order from Papawasi, i guarantee you will not be dissapointed. Gino is a good friend of mine and he really takes his time with each dish that he makes on his menu. Also, the price.. are you kidding me, my nieces and nephews could afford this stuff. What are you waiting for, stop reading the reviews and call him!.. 5 + stars..
Best peruvian lomo saltado in the bay area! Amazing service!
I messed up my leg pretty badly taking a snowboarding lesson, and just had the ACL surgery on Tuesday. One of my best friends found Papawasi and contacted them to have a meal delivered Friday. Oh my gosh it was GREAT....and not just because I'm laid up and didn't have to cook. Gino called to set up a delivery time, and he was right on the dot. Unloaded the food from a cold carrier and a hot carrier, spent time explaining what was in each dish and answered questions. Once we shooed him out the door, we dove in. The tempura prawn salad was so fresh and delicious. I loved the dressing as it had the right blend of oil and vinegar to go with the jicama and cabbage. Then onto the chicken tamale served Peruvian style (in a banana leaf). The masa was a deep orange & very flavorful. There were green olives as well as very flavorful chicken. We loved the red onion relish that went with this. I think we also had the Pasta Borracho...homemade spaghetti in a deliciously light tomato sauce flavored with oregano. There was raab, and fresh tomatoes on top along with clams and shrimp. We had a side of fried Yucca with huancaina sauce which was light a creamy slightly mustardy flavor and went great with the fried root. It did travel well although it wasn't crispy when we ate it, I can reheat it crispy. I enjoyed the flavor of it. Then the two other main dishes were a beef stew with Peruvian spice (my daughter loved this the best) and a spiced beef with potato and rice that didn't really have a sauce. I liked how well marinated the beef was. So if you want to take the night off or send a meal to a friend who could use the night off, contact Papawasi. We have a lot of leftovers that we'll be enjoying.
Papawasi is the newest addition to the Eat Club roster of featured restaurants. Gino is a master of his craft and the passion he pours into his cooking is exuded in the dishes that he plates. He's educated me quite a bit on Peruvian cuisines. I love his Braised Beef, which pairs very well with steamed rice. Since I am a pasta girl at heart, I am in love with his Chicken Spaghetti and Beef Ragu Rigatoni. All the pastas are homemade. I always add Tabasco sauce to my pastas but with Papawasi's pasta dishes, it feels wrong to dilute such fabulous flavors. I am so happy Papawasi is on the Eat Club menu and I highly recommend them for special occasion catering.
Delicious Peruvian and Italian dishes! A favorite for my kids was the lasagna, lomo saltado and seafood linguini. I also had papawasi cater a small party I had, and left it up to chef Gino to help me with the menu and his choices were amazing! The food is truly fabulous and affordable, service is excellent....I can't wait to order again and try other things on the menu!
I agree the Peruvian tamales are delicious, we loved both the chicken and pork..also the red onion salad that came with it. We recently tried the Quinoa Hummus... YUMMY! We will have to explore the other items on the menu. I am sure we will love many of the other delicious dishes listed. Thanks Gino.
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Delicious food all around! The Peruvian tamales are beautifully wrapped in banana leaves and come in pork or chicken ... both are equally delicious and the red onion salsa is a perfect accompaniment. The veggie lasagna has home made spinach noodles and mushroom bolognese ... yum! And the meat lasagna has an old world Italian flavor that is absolutely gorgeous. Gino puts a lot of love into his food and it certainly shows. We will definitely order from him again in a heartbeat.