Munay Peruvian Cuisine – Peruvian
Munay Peruvian Cuisine invites guests into a vibrant, sun-drenched space where the zesty tang of lime-marinated seafood and the smoky aroma of wok-seared beef create an intoxicating symphony of flavors. This soulful destination captures the essence of Peru’s diverse landscape, pairing bold, spice-kissed dishes with frothy pisco sours for an experience that feels like a warm, culinary embrace from the heart of the Andes.
280, Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06854 +1-203-899-0410 https://www.munaykitchen.com/Rating: 4.3/5 (160 reviews)
Cuisine: Peruvian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate Munay as a destination for authentic, fresh Peruvian cuisine that impresses even the pickiest eaters. Guests rave about standout dishes like the fresh ceviche, flavorful steak marinade, duck confit specials, and perfectly executed deep-fried seafood. The experience is elevated by impeccable, attentive service and thoughtful presentation, with reviewers highlighting the friendly staff and quick kitchen. Whether enjoying a tropical cocktail or the shrimp risotto, customers consistently describe the food as delicious and the atmosphere as lovely, making it a new go-to spot for ma
Menu
Main Menu - Appetizers
- PAPA OR YUCA LA HUANCAINA: Vegetarian* Potatoes - cassaba - yellow pepper sauce - boiled egg - olives. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- ANTICUCHOS: Tender pieces of beef heart skewers - sliced potatoes - corn. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- TUNITA APASIONADA: Ahi tuna - passion fruit sauce - Napa cabbage. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- CHOROS MUNAY: Fresh mussels , leche de tigre sauce - plantains - shopped tomatoes. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- CAUSA MUNAY: Panca pepper mashed potatoes - shrimp - avocado cream. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- PERUVIAN SPRING ROLL: Crispy spring roll - aji de gallina cream - Munay potato puree.
- SOLTERITO MUNAY: Vegetarian* Fresh fava beans - quinoa - corn - queso fresco tomatoes - kale - cucumbers Huacatay vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Soups
- SOPA A LA MINUTA: Homemade noodle soup. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- SOPA MUNAY: Catch of the day - clams - calamari squids - Mussels - shrimp - diced potatoes - fennel - rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- CHUPE DE CAMARONES: Peru's own shrimp chowder. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium
- AGUADITO DE POLLO: Chicken broth - cilantro - Peruvian spices - rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal
- WANTAN SOUP: Chicken dumplings - noodles - pork - quail eggs - nappa cabbage. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Seafood
- JALEITA: Catch of the day - lightly fried seafood - cassava salsa criolla. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- LECHE DE TIGRE: Mixed seafood - lime juice - peruvian spices - corn - sweet potatoes. Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- CEVICHE CLASICO: Catch of the day - leche de tigre sauce - corn - sweet potato. Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- CEVICHE MUNAY: Catch of the day - shrimp - calamari - hot peruvian peppers. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- LA TRUCHA Q: Quinoa crusted Filet of Trout - roasted cauliflower green pea pure - lemon wine sauce. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- PESCADO A LO MACHO: Catch of the day - mixed seafood - white wine sauce - exotic peruvian spices - cassava. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber
- CAMARONES AL AJILLO: Sauteed shrimp, white wine garlic sauce - exotic peruvian spices - rice - cassava. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- ARROZ CON MARISCOS: Seafood Peruvian style paella - salsa criolla.
Main Course
- RISOTTO ANDINO: Grilled shrimp - Huancaina sauce - risotto - quinoa. fresh cheese. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- BISTEC A LA PARRILLA: Grilled hanger steak - Peruvian exotic spices munay rice - homemade salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- BISTEC A LO POBRE: Grilled Steak - rice - two fried eggs - hand cut fries - plantains. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- AEROPUERTO CT: Wok fried rice - lo mein noodle - pork - beef - chicken bean sprouts - Napa cabbage - sesame seeds - wonton chip - tamarind ginger sauce.
- LOMO SALTADO: Stir fry steak - onions - tomatoes - tamari soy sauce - hand cut fries - rice. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- SECO DE CARNE: Beef cilantro stew - white rice - beans - salsa criolla.
- CHAUFAS: Peruvian wok fried rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- MOSTRITO: Lightly fried chicken - french fries - house salad - chaufa rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- TALLARIN VERDE CON BISTECK: Pesto sauce - spaghetti - grilled steak - roasted potatoes - huancaina sauce.
Sides
- HOUSE SALAD Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- FRENCH FRIES Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- HUANCAINA SAUCE
- CANARI BEANS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- YUCA FRIES Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- SALSA CRIOLLA
- MUNAY RICE Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Lunch Menu - Appetizers
Monday - Friday from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- PAPA A LA HUANCAINA: Potatoes – yellow pepper sauce – boiled egg – olives. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- TUNA POKE: Ahi tuna – avocado – sesame seeds – soy sauce – white rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- ANTICUCHOS: Tender pieces of beef heart skewers – sliced potatoes – corn. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- PAPA RELLENA: Peruvian stuff potato – beef stew – house salad. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Lunch Menu - Entrees
Monday - Friday from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- LOMO SALTADO (BEEF): Stir fry steak - onions - tomatoes - tamari soy sauce - hand cut fries - rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- CHICKEN CHAUFA: Stir fry chicken - Peruvian wok fried rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- LA TRUCHA: Quinoa crusted fillet of trout - roasted cauliflower - green pea pure - lemon wine sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- TALLARIN VERDE CON MILANESA: Pesto sauce - spaghetti - chicken milanese - huancaina sauce.
- SOPA A LA MINUTA DE POLLO: Homeade chicken noodle soup. Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Lunch Menu - Sides
Monday - Friday from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- HOUSE SALAD Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- FRENCH FRIES Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- CANARI BEANS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- YUCA FRIES Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- SALSA CRIOLLA
- MUNAY RICE Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Munay Peruvian Cuisine
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Munay Peruvian Cuisine offers a vibrant atmosphere with authentic style, attentive service, and thoughtful food presentation.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include fresh ceviche, flavorful steak marinade, duck confit specials, perfectly executed deep-fried seafood, and shrimp risotto.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan and keto options include House Salad and Salsa Criolla, while gluten-free and low-carb choices feature Tunita Apasionada, La Trucha, and Anticuchos.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This moderate ($$) restaurant offers an elevated experience with impeccable, attentive service and thoughtful presentation, rated 4.3/5 by guests.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- HOUSE SALAD and SALSA CRIOLLA both satisfy multiple dietary needs, including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free requirements.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data for Munay Peruvian Cuisine does not specify the hours of operation for this establishment.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Munay Peruvian Cuisine currently has a total of 160 reviews from customers who have shared their dining experiences.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include specific operating hours, but the review summary and description indicate the restaurant is operational.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Munay Peruvian Cuisine has an overall rating of 4.3/5, reflecting high customer satisfaction with its authentic food and attentive service.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers report no major concerns, instead praising the authentic Peruvian dishes, fresh seafood, attentive service, and quick kitchen.
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