"Roca, the former general manager at the now-closed Peruvian restaurant Piqueo's in Bernal Heights, manages the front-of-house. Morris, who's worked as a residential remodeling project manager, runs the bar and back-of-house. Roca is Peruvian, but Morris is the cook, and learned about Peruvian cuisine from Roca's family. Roca and Morris, also completely transformed the space, which was formerly a branch of Wise Sons deli. There's a handmade straw octopus hanging above the bar, a quipu suspended like a jellyfish, blue kit-kat tiles."
"Voters highlighted the Peruvian cuisine, several of them saying it was the best they had experienced. "The best Peruvian restaurant I have ever been too. The best Causa ever," wrote voter Robin Dean of Oakland. "By far the best and most authentic Peruvian restaurant in the East Bay!" commented Malla Hadley of Oakland. "Excelente comida, excelente servicio, un establecimiento espectacular. Recomendado 100% para visitar." [Excellent food, excellent service, a spectacular establishment. 100% recommended for a visit], commented one Nosh voter in Spanish."
A Peruvian restaurant in the East Bay emphasizes authentic cuisine, attentive service, and carefully balanced drinks. The owners, Roca and Morris, divide responsibilities with Roca managing front-of-house and Morris running the bar and back-of-house; Morris learned Peruvian cooking from Roca's family. The team transformed a former deli into a visually distinctive space with a handmade straw octopus above the bar, a quipu suspended like a jellyfish, and blue kit-kat tiles. Diners praised the food and service, calling the restaurant the best Peruvian spot in the area and recommending specific dishes such as causa.
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