AZU Peruvian Cuisine

Delicious food, great peruvian flavors by far this place has the best Peruvian food. Friendly staff and the ambience is very peculiar. I do recommend this place for anyone how wants to eat Peruvian food.

I've been a big fan of Peruvian food for a long time, and I was told once that in Peru, they had places called "huarikes" that were little holes in the wall (sometimes people's houses!) that served outstanding food. This fits the bill perfectly. Azu is not much to look at, a divot in the middle of a hidden strip mall that's set most of the way back, and it has just a couple of unremarkable tables and virtually no ambience, but oh my gosh the food. The shrimp is head-on and tastes like it's been taken out of the ocean today. I had a mixed fried seafood meal that was well above average, which is a difficult thing to find in Rockville. The fried rice (chaufa) is actual cuisine, the best I've ever had, with hints of herbs strewn throughout. The ceviche is excellent. I had a complex and fascinating soup with multiple parts and optional spice levels, and it was delicious with all of the different tastes. The chocolate cake (not a usual Peruvian offering) is also delicious. I was less enchanted with the seco (beef), but it was fine.This place is absolutely worth a try. If you're still not sure, it's possible they're still offering their lunch special: two courses for $15, which, considering the quality of the food you get for this price, is absolutely worth highlighting. Assuming they're still offering it, this is not a bargain, it's an absolute steal. Go, and bring me back some fried fish.

Great friendly staff. Peruvian MTV on the television. This restaurant moved from Gaithersburg. They are still waiting to expand the seating area for the restaurant so it's mainly a carry out area. The AC is blasting and we decided to just do a take out. But while waiting, the waitress came and offered toasted salty corn. The food was not very tasty, much to our disappointment. It lacked the complexity that I've come to enjoy in Peruvian cuisine. But now I know.

The best peruvian food in the area and a great customer service!... you need to try the ceviche and arroz con mariscos!

Great neighborhood resteraunt that really punches above its weight. The octopus servichewas fantastic. Monster sized entres. This place isn't much to look at (sports bar/pool room) but the food was great