Mishqui Peruvian Bistro (Downtown)

I was in Peru a few weeks ago and this place reminds me of my trip. The soups and rotisserie chicken are wonderful! The salty plantains were quite good. And, the alfajores are the real thing - lovely caramel in between melt in your mouth cookies. It is clean, bright, and festive. I will be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Excellent, delicious food, excellent servers, reasonable prices, and good quality and quantity. I would definitely come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Missing several basics.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Great great & great . Doesn't get better

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sat at the bar on a Saturday night. It was 12 minutes before we were asked if we'd like water. Because we had already waited, we ordered a drink and 2 entrees. We were told the food would take 30-45. Fine. Eventually food came and it was fine. Sizeable portions and the sauce my wife got was amazing. I finished my drink. It was taken from me and they never asked if I wanted another. I did by the way. This review is to let the restaurant know that if we had been spoken to, you would have made more money. You delayed getting our drink order and never offered another. My wife suggested that your automatic 18% gratuity is necessary or else your staff wouldn't get tips. I don't disagree with her. They cost you money last night.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Food was decent but service was abysmal. We came for a birthday dinner. We had a pretty big group but the wait was still more than expected. We didn’t get our food for an hour and a half. They forgot an empanada and the yuca fries were dry and cold. Also just avoid the tartar sauce it tastes like egg salad. They never checked in or asked if we wanted a second drink. They didn’t even refill our waters. The portions were huge and the fried rice was decent but the 18% added gratuity was annoying given the poor service. I will say I was happy they were willing to take our orders separately in a large party it really saved the hassle of having to Venmo later.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Delicious food, super service, downtown (King St.) location. We will definitely be back. Food was really tasty and presented beautifully. We didn't try the bagged goods but have heard they are amazing and baked in house.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Disappointing Experience at Mishqui Peruvian Bistro Rating: 0.5/5 stars I recently visited Mishqui Peruvian Bistro, expecting an explosion of flavors and authentic cuisine. Unfortunately, my experience fell short. The ceviche, a Peruvian staple, lacked depth in flavor. The combination of ingredients was basic and didn't showcase the freshness of the seafood. I was expecting a zesty, citrusy kick, but it was just... bland. To make it worse, I added the chicharrón de pescado (fish fry) option for an extra $6, which promised to elevate my meal. Sadly, the batter lacked any flavor, leaving me disappointed and feeling like I wasted my money. The pollo a la brasa, a classic Peruvian roasted chicken dish, was a major letdown. The chicken tasted more like a generic rotisserie chicken than a flavorful, slow-cooked masterpiece. In fact, I'd confidently say that Costco's rotisserie chicken is more flavorful than this. The lack of spices and herbs was noticeable, and the chicken's skin was overcooked. The accompanying chaufa (Peruvian fried rice) was a disaster – mushy like sushi rice, completely off from the stir-fried goodness it should have been. Authentic Peruvian fried rice is supposed to be savory, slightly crispy, and full of flavor, but this was none of that. The fries that accompanied my meal were a disaster. They were cold, salty, and had an unpleasant hardness to them. It felt like chewing on leather rather than crispy, fluffy fries. I'm still wondering how something so simple could go so wrong. What really should have been a warning sign was the automatic 18% gratuity added to the bill. That's a big red flag, folks. When a restaurant feels entitled to a large chunk of your money without even asking, it's a sign of poor service or, in this case, poor food quality. To top it off, I barely touched my entrees, leaving most of the food behind due to the disappointment in taste. Feeling ripped off for paying close to $90 for such horrendous food was infuriating. What made it worse was the waitress's reaction when she noticed we didn't eat much and left our food behind. Instead of checking in to see if there were any issues with the food, she seemed completely uninterested and only cared about getting the payment processed. It was clear that she didn't care about our experience or feedback. As a Peruvian myself, I take pride in trying out Peruvian restaurants when traveling to new places, and I've had the pleasure of sampling delicious dishes from Chicago to Madison, Wisconsin. Unfortunately, this experience was the worst Peruvian food I've ever tasted. I'm actually glad I didn't try their lomo saltado, as based on the rest of the meal, it would have probably been a disappointment as well. Given the subpar dishes I did order, I don't think they can execute Peruvian classics well. The pictures shown in reviews fooled me into thinking this place was authentic, but unfortunately, that's not the case. For those familiar with Peruvian cuisine, this place might deceive you into thinking it's authentic, but trust me, it's not. Worse still, if it was your first time trying Peruvian food and you ate here, you might be turned off from trying it again. The experience was deceiving and didn't showcase the vibrant flavors and rich culture that Peruvian cuisine has to offer. The only bright spot in the entire meal was the Inka Cola soda, which was actually quite refreshing and true to its Peruvian roots. If they could bottle that flavor and serve it with a decent meal, I'd be back. Unfortunately, the rest of the dinner didn't live up to the soda's standard. Overall, my experience at Mishqui Peruvian Bistro was underwhelming. With some tweaks to their recipes, cooking techniques, and service model, this restaurant could live up to its potential. Until then, I'll be taking my Peruvian food cravings elsewhere.

Everything went great but I have to ask three times to get my credit card back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Love Mishqui! The ambience in their new space is so cozy and comfortable and the food is delicious as always! Fresh flower bouquets on the tables were a really nice touch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place for gluten and dairy free empanadas. Really enjoyed the flavors.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice and attentive service. A variety of dishes including vegetarian and vegan options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

THE BEST rotisserie chicken EVER! All of the food we had was fantastic, and everything we ordered was gluten free! They are very careful about preparation and there are a lot of gf options on the menu! I feel perfectly fine after eating the whole meal! I Ordered delivery so I can’t comment on atmosphere.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of the best food I've had in my life. Ordered the vegan crema soup and empanadas. They had 3 different vegan desserts too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Ok place. Good for a chill lunch.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3