Mission Ceviche - Union Square

Gorgeous restaurant and an amazing pre fixe lunch menu! It's $35 for an appetizer, main, and dessert. -I got the classic ceviche, and the tiger's milk that was served as the sauce was absolutely delicious.-The tallarin saltado, which is a chifa (Peruvian Chinese) dish, was a good balance of familiar and unique flavors. -The chirimoya mousse and berries dessert is so good. I'm not a dessert person at restaurants, but I can have like three of theseService is slow, but they asked us if we had a time constraint beforehand so it was fine with us to have a leisurely lunch. David, our server, was attentive and friendly and explained each dish and they came.

We came today for lunch to try the new location of one of our favorite seafood restaurants in New York. We had an overall good experience and most of the things that we ordered resembled the flavor, size and presentation from the original location that we love so much.Unfortunately we were very disappointed with the seafood rice. It was very different and much more smaller than the one in their UES location which we had 2 weeks ago. UES seafood rice has changed a lot since 2021 and 2022 because it no longer comes with octopus, mussels and giant shrimp, but today's seafood rice was even worst. Consistency is something customers expect over time and across multiple locations if the name of a dish remains the same in the menu and the price continues to go up. The waitress explained their kitchen was smaller and that's why they had different presentations, but it didn't seem right. In comparison the dish here didn't have fried shrimps on top, didn't have onion ceviche on top, and didn't have white sauce on top, it was completely naked except for an excess of cheese that overpowered the entire dish and didn't allow your palate to distinguish any other flavor. We counted 3 calamari rings and no more than 2 pieces of fish and shrimp, not a $48 entrée. It was rice in a seafood sauce and not rice with seafood. We had something in mind and a very different dish came to our table, perhaps a different name would be appropriate for dishes that cannot be replicated or change so much in time to avoid confusion. The decor, ambiance and design was beautiful and much more spacious than the original location. The host told us they had a Michelin Star at their UES location and that's why their standards were different, but I'm well aware they have been in the Michelin guide since 2021 but haven't earn a star yet*.Although our experience was ok, I don't think we will be visiting this location again. Consistency is key and lies do not compensate for the lack of it. On top the sushi sauce container came broken. I really hope they level up to meet the quality of food and service customers are used to with the original location, because chef Jose Luis is an artist, and this location does not reflect all his hard work.

My colleague and I decided to visit Mission Ceviche for lunch per the recommendation of another colleague and we were not disappointed!We had to get back by a certain time so we arrived as soon as they opened. The space is beautiful, modern and instantly transports you to the hot foodie scene of Lima. Our server David was excellent. Once we were seated and placed our order, he asked if we had a time restriction and planned the meal accordingly.We started off with the chicha morada, a sweet non-alcoholic drink made of purple corn. I loved it when I visited Peru several years ago and it isn't easy to find so I was thrilled to find it on the menu here. My coworker tried it for the first time and she enjoyed it too! We ordered from the pre fixe menu because it seemed like a great value and a way to try different dishes. I am pescatarian and every dish we ordered was seafood based. We started off with the Causa (another favorite of mine) which featured fresh crabmeat, potato purée, avocado and quinoa for a bit of crunch. I loved the different flavors and textures together, and the crabmeat was prominently featured. Our next appetizer was the scallops topped with Parmesan, super flavorful and fresh as well! For our mains we ordered the tallarin saltado and the arroz con mariscos. The tallarin highlighted the Asian influence on Peruvian cuisine. The noodles were tossed in a flavorful sauce with shrimp, vegetables and a poached egg - super flavorful and appropriate for this cold day. The arroz con mariscos was described as a Peruvian paella but it reminded me a bit more of a risotto. Also super flavorful, though a completely different profile than the other entree, and contained grilled octopus and fish. My colleague and I enjoyed both dishes and finished them off. We ended lunch with the beautiful chirimoya mousse. I am not familiar with chirimoya but the flavor profile of the mousse reminded me a bit of mamey. It was topped with orange granita and berries, a light and fresh sweet treat. After finishing our meal, my coworker and I agreed that we would have to come back soon. The food was excellent and the lunch special was a steal at $35. The service was excellent throughout thanks to David, and the atmosphere was beautiful. Looking forward to my next journey to Peru via Mission Ceviche!!!

I came here in December for my birthday and I was blown away! The food was absolutely delicious! A perfect way of celebrating Peruvian food done in a fine dining experience. The service was wonderful and super friendly! I loved the special touches to make me feel special on my birthday! The ambiance is very welcoming and glamorous. I cannot wait to go back and even check out their OG location.

Walked in around 6:30pm and was seated shortly after being seen. The longue was very crowded which made the first few hours of being seated next to the lounge very loud and unbearable to chat with my partner right in front of me. When drinks finally hit the table they fell flat with not sense of sweetness to them. It was very disappointing start. The food starters were a great start though! I loved how filling the Jalea was with its beautifully fried yuca. The ceviche wasn't so exciting in flavor. Definitely fell flat like the Lomo that wasn't traditional and didn't have the right flavor you'd expect from a Lomo Saltado. We cancelled our last dish because of the disappointment but mine second round of drinks we're enjoyable. They do not do Pisco Sours well here.

The decor is gorg upon gorg, but as is usually the case when you come to a gorgeous, ultra-trendy spot in a popular Manhattan neighborhood, the things that matter are a letdown.First, be prepared to spend. This restaurant never met a Peruvian dish it couldn't quadruple in price. The irony, considering how cheap food is in actual Peru (or at least it was when I backpacked through there back in the 2007).Then, be prepared to be disappointed by the flavors. We started with the Classic and Seafood Mixto ceviches to start--because they have to do these well if they're naming their restaurant after the dish, right? Well, the Classic was too tart, and the Mixto lacked tiger's milk, and both were just so laughably small and under-portioned it was like looking at the final scene of an ocean pollution PSA.Our Lomo Saltado was even worse. Too much soy, not enough steak, and the worst part...THEY DIDN'T STIR FRY THE FRENCH FRIES IN! The fries were served separately, and I guess we were supposed to mix then in according to how soggy we wanted them? That's nice and all, but the point of Lomo Saltado is to mix the meat and potatoes together so the fries can absorb all that delicious, meaty, soy-y flavor. But then, Mission Ceviche also served weird, thick, steak fries with their Saltado, which isn't really the kind that's traditionally used. Miss all around.Our best dish was the Aji de Gallina, which was well-cooked and seasoned, but came in too small a portion to pass for an entree. Also, a note on service and pacing: We were okay at the ceviche stage, but it took nearly half an hour to get our entrees. Not sure why, considering the restaurant was only one-third full, but we never even got an apology from our server, much less any form of compensation.I don't know why Manhattan restauranteurs feel the need to "elevate" Peruvian food so much when the real deal is so much better, but that's privilege for you, I guess. There's a plethora of fancy, trendy, $40+ per entree Peruvian spots on the island--I'd give this one a pass.

I came here for lunch and enjoyed the experience. For $35 you get an appetizer, main, and dessert, which is a pretty sweet deal. I chose the Seafood mixto and Branzino. They were both fresh and flavorful. We also shared the Classic ceviche, which was very good but on the smaller side. Service was friendly and attentive. The space is modern, airy, and classy - perfect for a celebratory meal.

We came here for a lunch. This place felt bright and grand upon walking in. It was decently busy, but only one waitress. Took her forever to give us water and take orders. I felt bad for her, so notes for the management - hire more ppl during lunch hours. Don't overwork existing one staff. Now let's talk about food. We both got the lunch prix fix, so we had classic ceviche, Nikkei ceviche, king salmon, and branzino. Ceviches were delicious - perfectly balanced flavors between spiciness, tartness, and sweetness. Salmon was overcooked, but skin was crispy and flavors were there. Branzino was on point, and the sauce balanced the fish very well. For dessert, I thought the chirimoya mousse was delicious (I'm using delicious a lot here). There's some flavored ice on top that's sweet and tart, mousse at the bottom was creamy and working very well with the topping. Overall I'd say a solid 5 star establishment, minus one for lack of enough staff.

What went well? EVERYTHING!The foodThe service the ambiance Their mocktails were delicious and the foodgasm comes with the variety of ceviche dishes they have is beyond words!

Took my wife for birthday dinner and mission ceviche didn't disappoint. The interior is modern but comfortable and relaxing. Not overcrowded with interesting decor (loved fish decor made of tiny fish cutouts). Service was good and professional. But the star was the food. Food was excellentWe had 2 ceviches and both were outstanding. Nikkei ceviche had fresh tuna in fragrant broth - very refreshing. Seafood mix ceviche was delicious with complex flavors. Octopus main was very good and plenty of octopus for two people. Also had yucca fries - starchy and in a very tasty sauce. And plantains with goat cheese which were amazing - sweetness of plantains balanced with saltiness of melted goat cheese. Cocktails were also very good and Pisca sour matched well against all the food flavors. Highly recommend!!!