Red Panka

Man oh man do I love red Panka. The young cashier girl kinda scares me but she's nice enough most of the time. Food never disappoints and it's always nice to sit down and eat here. I Peruvian food.

I'd like to start by saying that we come to this place for the food, not the service. The young woman at the front is consistently unprofessional and often has a poor attitude. Today, she apparently made my burrito with steak, but when I pointed out that there was barely any in it, her first response was, "Where's the rest of the burrito?" I explained that I had taken a few bites to realize there was hardly any steak, at which point she opened the burrito, picked out a small piece of steak, and said, "Here's your steak." I asked if she thought that amount was reasonable for the size of the burrito, and she responded with attitude, saying, "I made it, and our cameras show I put steak in it." She then called her boss, who apparently told her that, since the cameras showed steak was added, they couldn't do anything about it.When I asked if she could remake the burrito, as she had already taken it apart, she refused. At that point, I was genuinely upset. I can't understand how a place would go as far as picking through a customer's food just to prove them wrong, then refuse to make it right. It's concerning that both the owner and employees seem okay with expecting a customer to eat food they've picked through. I genuinely hope she finds happiness, as she seems so unhappy and clearly dislikes her job. I hope the owner gains a better understanding of the food industry if he genuinely believes it's acceptable for his employee to pick through a customer's food and still expect them to eat it.

We stopped by today for lunch because we were in the area. The reviews were really good so we wanted to give it a try! I ordered the beef lomo saltado plate. It was delicious! I was even able to take some home for leftovers. The gentleman at the front was very kind and helpful. We will for sure be coming back!

I first heard about this place when I started university, and it's been a few years since my last visit. Since I was in the area today, I decided to drop by, and I'm so glad I did. My dad and I arrived around 2pm, and it was pretty quiet inside. The lady at the register was kind and patient, letting me take my time deciding what to order. After some indecision, I settled on the Camaron Saltado Peruvian-style bowl, while my dad chose the Tallarin Saltdo with beef. I also ordered their fried plantain, a childhood favorite that I rarely find on menus.While we waited, I admired the wall art and unique framed pieces. There was plenty of seating, and everything was relatively clean. Watching the chefs work on our meals, with the flames blazing in the kitchen, was quite entertaining. The wait for our food wasn't too long, and when it was ready, we picked it up from the front.I was genuinely impressed by the food. My shrimp was flavorful, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked, and I loved the sauce drizzled over my bowl. My dad's dish was also delicious, with a strong soy sauce flavor and perfectly tender beef. The portion sizes were generous, and I honestly wasn't sure if I could finish everything. The fried plantain was a standout, tasting just like my childhood, and now I want to learn how to make it myself. Overall, this spontaneous visit to the restaurant was enjoyable, and I'll definitely be back!

Think of a better version Chipotle, but with Peruvian flavors and the color scheme of Jimmy Johns, then you've got Red Panka. Bowls, burritos, tacos, and salads, all packed with flavorful sauces, Red Panka is a great option for when you want something fast, but don't want to feel guilty afterwards. I got the shrimp Panka bowl and thought the aji sauce had a decent kick. They also include a pretty generous drizzle on top, so if you're slightly sauce-averse like myself, consider asking for it on the side. My bowl was a little lacking on the amount of shrimp, but they were well seasoned and grilled to perfection. Next time I might ask for more lettuce and less rice, to meet my preferences. They offer 2 types of bowls which have the same base (romaine lettuce, rice--white or brown, and beans--black or pinto) but the Panka style features a corn salsa vs the Peruvian style which has sautéed tomato and red onion. A surprisingly amount of variety for pescatarian and and vegetarian options here (ceviche, shrimp, tofu saltado, quinoa salads, plantains, etc). Don't expect much in terms of ambiance, but the food will keep you coming back for more.

Very good food authentic peruvian flavor. highly recommended 10 out of 10, I always ordered Lomo saltado the best in town , and the ceviche super fresh.

Really delicious, quick stop for Peruvian food. Awesome vegetarian options, particularly the Lomo Saltado with spicy sauce on the side. I grabbed the chocolate cake once too and it was so tasty!

Ordered original pollo saltado and tallarin pollo saltado waiting on my order since 7:20pmYoung man chose to touch trashcan then proceeded to step on stove and clean over head at 7:34pm without WASHING HIS HANDS he began to cook my dinner. I was sitting in front the whole time, have been coming here without any issues for last two years and service has always been excellent. Today when I asked politely if he could wash his hands prior to cooking my meal all I received was denial, disrespect and attitude Will not be coming back when this young man is working here

We ordered waited over 30 minutes to get our food. We go and ask for it and she says oh I forgot to put order. No apology no excuses at all. Our order finally came and they didn't even bring to our table. Left a very bad taste.

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! Save yourself the trouble, time, arguments. I am a just person and stopped in. After ordering 3 things I sat down for 20 MINUTES waiting for my order and being one of the only people in there. I live in a different city so it isn't easy for me to take time out of my day to return things. Return things you may ask. YES. EVERY SINGLE THING WAS WRONG! I asked for a burrito bowl and got a burrito. Ordered chicken and got tofu. ORDERED FRIED PLANTAINS AND GOT CEVICHE! how do you expect to run a business if you can't get anything right when it is empty? So disappointed. SPENT ALMOST 50 DOLLARS AND DID NOT GET A REFUND. I was told that there was "nothing they could do" even though they made the mistakes.