Munay Restaurant – Peruvian
Stepping into Munay Restaurant feels like a vibrant journey through the heart of Peru, where the air is thick with the smoky aroma of grilled anticuchos and the bright, citrusy zing of fresh cevichito. From the velvety richness of Papa Huanca to the artfully layered Causa, each dish celebrates traditional Andean soul while offering modern comforts like savory beef empanadas and hearty, hand-crafted sandwiches. It is a warm, inviting space where bold spices and time-honored recipes create a tapestry of flavors that capture the essence of South American hospitality.
3010 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley CA 93065 https://munayperuvianrestaurant.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Peruvian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its savory chicken dishes and professional service, Munay is a welcome neighborhood addition where guests love the attentive staff and regular check-ins. Standout dishes include the flavorful chicken, which reviewers highlight for its savory profile and consistent quality. Diners also praise the nice ambiance, noting that the inviting atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for a relaxed and enjoyable meal with partners.
Menu
Appetizers
- Papa Huanca - $17: Boiled potatoes topped with a Aji Amarillo, sauteed onions, garlic, fresh cheese and evaporated milk cream sauce. Garnished with Peruvian Botija olives, boiled potato, italian parsley. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anticuchos - $24.5: Marinated beef heart with beer, Aji Panca, Aji Amarillo, and other Peruvian spices and then grilled to perfection. Served with anticuchero sauce made out of Rocoto (Peruvian pepper) browned potatoes and Choclo (Peruvian Corn) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Causa - $18: Aji Amarillo Pepper (Peruvian Pepper) and lime infused whipped potatoes. Embedded with tuna salad. Drizzled with Huancaina sauce, olive aioli, garnished with a savory tuille, hard-boiled egg, Botija olives and parsley. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cevichito - $24: Locally sourced fresh Rock Fish, marinated with tiger's milk, lime, Aji Limo, red onion, cilantro and lime. Served with glazed sweet potatoes, Choclo (Peruvian Corn) and Canchita (Peruvian style popcorn). Garnished with cilantro. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salchipapas - $17.5: Fresh chopped lettuce with a lime vinaigrette topped with hot french fries, drizzled with Golf sauce, Huancaina sauce, avocado aioli, ketchup, olive aioli, mustard, mayonaise, carrot aioli, and topped with sliced frank Furter style hot dog. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Empanadas - $16: Buttery flaky pastry filled with Peruvian style picadillo made out of beef, Aji Amarillo, onion, tomato, hard boiled egg, Botija Olives. Served with lime slices and a green salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
Quick and Delicious
- Carmela's Turkey Sandwich - $21: Grilled toasted Ciabatta, filled with hand-carved whole roasted turkey topped with Salsa Criolla (Onion Salad). Served with seasoned steak fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan con Lomito - $23: House-made freshly baked sourdough roll, filled with traditional Peruvian stir fry of beef tenderloin, onion, tomatoes, cilantro and Peruvian spices. Served with seasoned steak fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Munay Burger - $22.5: 1/2 lb. hamburger topped with a fried egg, plantains, and various house sauces. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyond Meat Munay Burger - $23: Vegetarian option of the Munay Burger. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Munay Quinoa Salad - $19: Organic Quinoa, green onions, red onions, sweet peppers, cilantro, parsley, olives and cherry tomatoes, tossed with a lime vinaigrette. Topped with Arugula. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Criollita - $18: Peruvian Creole Soup made with beef, onion, Aji Panca, oregano, milk and Capellini Pasta. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Don Lomo Saltado - $26.99: Traditional Peruvian stir fry of beef tenderloin, onions, tomato, garlic, chopped cilantro, spices and soy sauce. Topped with a fried egg, a side of fried plantains and garlic rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mr. Seco de Cordero - $37: Grass fed New Zealand lamb chops, topped with a cilantro, Peruvian spices, and beer sauce. Served with Peruvian style beans, fried yuca and garlic rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mrs. Jalea - $42: Peruvian style fried Frutti di Mare. Locally sourced Rock fish and seafood such as calamari, shrimp, and mussels. Served with Choclo, Plantain chips, tartar sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Huanca - $26.99: Freshly made Pappardelle pasta, tossed with Huancaina sauce. Topped with lomito (beef tenderloin stir fry). Available at: dinner, lunch
- Senora Chaufa - $25.99: Peruvian-Cantonese Chinese fried rice, with chicken, shrimp, and house made Char Siu BBQ Pork, green onions, egg, and cooked with soy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Senorita Pollada - $25.99: 24hr Peruvian marinade chicken, fried and glazed with Aji Panca, vinegar and spices sauce. Served with browned potatoes and a house salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dona Tallarin Saltado - $25.99: Traditional Peruvian pasta dish of beef and fettucine sauteed, with green onions, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Senor Tacu Tacu - $26.99: Tacu Tacu (mixture of garlic rice and Peruvian beans fried into a oval shape) topped with Picante de Camarones. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saltado de Pollo - $26: Traditional Peruvian stir fry of chicken breast, onions, tomato, garlic, chopped cilantro, spices and soy sauce. Topped with a fried egg, a side of fried plantains and garlic rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miss Picante de Mariscos - $35: Sustainable and local sourced Frutti di Mare stew, made with Aji Amarillo, shrimp stock, and milk. Served with a side of garlic rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tallarin Saltado de Pollo - $25.5: Peruvian style stir-fry of chicken breast, seasoned with Peruvian Spices, red onions, cilantro, tomatoes, over fettuccini pasta. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo a la Brasa - $30: 48hr Peruvian style marinade rotisserie chicken, served with French fries and a house salad. FOR TAKE-OUT ONLY. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Rice - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca Fries with Huancaina Sauce - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $6.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantains - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Quinoa Salad - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Torta Munay - $10.99: 3 layered moist chocolate cake filled Passion Fruit Manjar Blanco finished with chocolate fudge frosting.
- Crema Volteada - $10.25: Peruvian style creme caramel topped with Chantilly cream and decorated with a caramel tuille. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Alfajores - $9.99: 4 Traditional Peruvian pastries made with two delicate cookies embracing a dollop of creamy Manjar Blanco. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brioche Bread Pudding - $10.5: Brioche bread souffle made with eggs, milk and bourbon liquor, served with house-made Bourbon crème anglaise sauce and French vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Chicha Morada - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Maracuya - $5.49 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fanta Orange Soda - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Coke - $3.75
- Diet Coke - $3.75
- Sprite - $3.75
- Iced Tea - $3.75
- Dr. Pepper - $3.75
- Unsweetened Iced Tea - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Inca Cola - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cristal Peruvian Beer - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pilsen Peruvian Beer - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cusquena - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Modelo - $6.5
- House White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc) - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot) - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- A Flight straight to Peru - $15: A beer flight with 3 glasses (6oz each) of Pilsen, Cusquena, and Cristal. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Munay Restaurant
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Munay Restaurant.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Munay Restaurant is currently operational, with its website active and menu highlights available for diners seeking Peruvian cuisine.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Munay Restaurant is located at 4803 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220, situated within the Sunset Park neighborhood.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers praise the inviting ambiance and professional service, highlighting the flavorful chicken dishes and consistent quality for a relaxed dining experience.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Munay Restaurant is a Peruvian establishment with a moderate price level ($$).
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the flavorful chicken dishes, professional and attentive service, and the inviting ambiance suitable for relaxed meals.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse diets with vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein options like quinoa salad, cevichito, and Beyond Meat burgers.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Munay Restaurant offers a casual, relaxed dining experience with a nice ambiance, professional service, and moderate pricing ($$).
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Munay Restaurant specializes in authentic Peruvian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like anticuchos, cevichito, and savory chicken specialties.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Peruvian specialties including traditional ceviche, hearty meat dishes, sandwiches, and numerous options catering to over twenty-five different dietary preferences.
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