Don Julio Chifa Men-Wha – Chinese
Don Julio Chifa Men-Wha captures the vibrant energy of a bustling kitchen where the rhythmic clatter of woks and the intoxicating aroma of toasted sesame fill the air. The dining room hums with a lively warmth as plates of glistening, soy-glazed meats and crisp, colorful stir-fries arrive at communal tables, offering a sensory journey through the bold, smoky depths of masterful Chinese-Peruvian fusion.
50 Marshall Street, Elizabeth +1-908-820-0100 https://donjuliorestaurantchifamenwha.shop/Rating: 4.1/5 (1461 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, plant-based, diabetic, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, gerd, tlc, alkaline, low-fodmap, zone, raw-food, volumetrics, detox, aip, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, slow-carb, candida, macrobiotic, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise this spot for its incredible Chifa and traditional Peruvian cuisine, highlighting the massive, shareable portions and reasonable prices. Standout dishes include the Pollo a la Brasa, Chaufa de Carne, Tallerines, and refreshing Chicha Morada, which guests describe as super delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and service is attentive, though reviewers note that knowing some Spanish can be helpful when communicating with the friendly staff.
Menu
Salsa-Sauce
Condiments and sauces
- Aji Verde-Green Hot Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb
- Aji Rocoto- Red Spicy Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb
- Salsa Sillao- SoySauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Salsa Kepchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Mayonesa-Mayonnaise Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Salsa Tallarrin Verde-Green Spaghetti Sauce - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crema Huancaina- Yellow Huancaina Sauce - $2.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salsa De Ensalada - Salad Sauce - $2.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Entradas-Appetizers
Traditional Peruvian starters and ceviches
- Ceviche De Pescado - $30 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ceviche De Camaron - $33 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC
- Ceviche Mixto - $33 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ceviche De Pescado Y Camaron - $33 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Papa O Yuca A La Huancaina - $12.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Choros A La Chalaca - $22.5: Boiled mussels tossed with onions, tomatoes, and lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ensalada Mixta - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Palta Rellena - $16.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Leche De Tigre - $16.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC
- Salchipapa - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Choclo Con Queso - $13.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Anticuchos - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Cancha- Fried Corn - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
Chifa Peruana - Appetizer
Peruvian-Chinese fusion appetizers
- Wantan Frito - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Nabo Encurtide - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
Sopas-Soups
Traditional soups
- Sopa Especial Don Julio - $26.5
- Parihuela - $26.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chupe De Camarones - $26.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sustancia De Pollo - $14.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sustancia De Carne - $14.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sopa A La Minuta - $16: Hearty beef dish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chilcano De Pescado - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Pollos-Chicken
Chicken dishes
- Pollo Entero Con Papas Fritas Y Ensalada - $29: Whole chicken with fries and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 1/4 Pollo Con Papa Y Ensalada - $12: Quarter chicken with potato and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pollo Saltado - $22.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicharron De Pollo Chifa Con Papa Y Ensalada - $25.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chichrron De Pollo Criollo Con Papa Y Ensalada - $26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 1/2 Pollo Con Papa Y Ensalada - $19: Half chicken with potato and salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Churrasco-Shell steak
Shell steak dishes
- Churrasco Con Tacu Tacu - $41
- Churrasco Con Papas Y Ensalada - $38.5
- Churrasco A La Chorillana Con Arroz - $39.5
- Churrasco A Lo Pobre - $44
- Churrasco A Lo Macho - $49
- Churrasco Con Tallarines Verdes - $41
- Churrasco C/ Tallarrin Huancaina - $41
Carnes-Beef (Sirloin steak)
Sirloin steak and beef dishes
- Lomo Saltado - $26.5
- Bisteck A La Parrilla - $26.5
- Bisteck A La Chorillana - $31
- Bisteck A Lo Pobre - $33
- Bisteck A Lo Macho - $35.5
- Bisteck Con Tallarines Verdes - $28.5
- Bistek C/ Tallarrin Huancaina - $28.5
Mariscos-Seafood
Seafood specialties
- Jalea - $36
- Arroz Con Mariscos - $35.5
- Saltado Especial De Mariscos - $35.5
- Sudado De Mariscos Especial - $35.5
- Picante De Mariscos Con Arroz - $35.5
- Chicharron De Calamar - $35.5
- Orgia De Mariscos - $35.5
Camarones-Shrimp
Shrimp dishes
- Camarones Empanizado Con Yuca, Salsa Criolla - $31
- Camarones Saltados Con Arroz - $31
- Camarones Al Ajillo Con Arroz - $31
- Picante De Camarones - $31
Tallarin Griollo-Spaghetti
Peruvian style spaghetti
- Tallarin Griollo Con Carne - $23
- Tallarin Griollo Con Pollo - $23
- Tallarin Griollo Con Camaron - $35.5
- Tallarin Griollo Con Mariscos - $35.5
- Tallarin Verde Solo - $16
Pescado- Fish Fillet
Fish fillet dishes
- Pescado Filete Frito - $26.5
- Pescado Encebollado Con Arroz - $28.5
- Pescado Saltado Con Arroz - $28.5
- Pescado Sudado Con Arroz - $28.5
- Pescado A La Milanesa - $30
- Pescado A Lo Macho Con Arroz - $36
- Chicharon De Pescado - $30
Pescado Corvina Entera
Whole Corvina fish dishes
- Corvina Frita - $42
- Corvina Encebollada Con Arroz - $42
- Corvina Al Siau Con Arroz - $42
- Corvina Sudada Con Arroz - $42
- Corvina A Lo Macho Con Arroz - $53
Extras -Side
Side dishes
- Frijoles - $6
- Yuca Frita - $7
- Papas Fritas - $7
- Tostones - $7
- Maduro - $7
- Salsa Criolla - $7
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Julio Chifa Men-Wha
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Insalata Mista and Verdure alla Griglia con Scamorza are keto and gluten-free, while Insalata di Cavoletti di Bruxelles is low-carb and gluten-free.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Reviewers highlight massive, shareable portions and reasonable prices at this moderate ($$) restaurant, which maintains a 4.1/5 average rating.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Don Julio Chifa Men-Wha has an average rating of 4.1/5 according to the provided restaurant data and review summary.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Sixty percent of the example dishes meet these criteria, including vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options like Insalata Mista.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This restaurant offers casual dining with a relaxed atmosphere, communal tables, massive shareable portions, and moderate ($$) pricing.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this restaurant by sharing massive portions of Chifa at communal tables in a relaxed atmosphere where knowing Spanish is helpful.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking massive shareable portions of Chinese-Peruvian fusion at reasonable prices in a relaxed, communal atmosphere would most enjoy this restaurant.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Standout dishes praised by diners include the Pollo a la Brasa, Chaufa de Carne, Tallerines, and refreshing Chicha Morada.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the incredible Chifa, massive shareable portions, reasonable prices, and standout dishes like Pollo a la Brasa and Chaufa de Carne.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Don Julio Chifa Men-Wha.
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