EatPeruvian Restaurant: Some Things are Worth the Wait

EatPeruvian
3210 Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL

This past weekend I had business in Palm Beach County and needed a quick meal. We saw EatPeruvian restaurant on Lantana Road and decided to give it a try.

EatPeruvian is an easy-to-miss storefront in a seedy strip mall across from the local airport. Despite its unfortunate surroundings it had a wonderful glow about it, and the aroma wafting into the parking lot was irresistible.

The menu at EatPeruvian is extensive. I ordered a chicken dish, my friend ordered beef. I was in a hurry to get  to my engagement or I would have tried something more adventurous, like the seafood.

Our food was beautifully presented and delicious. The problem was that service was incredibly slow. We were only one of three tables in the restaurant and it still took more than half an hour to get us our food!

The atmosphere was lovely - if I hadn't been on a time schedule I would have enjoyed a glass of wine and waited patiently.

I recommend EatPeruvian highly, as long as you have the time to enjoy a luxurious meal. The prices are reasonable and the food is fantastic!

Cha Cha Japanese Café - A Hidden Treasure

Cha Cha Japanese Café
155 South State Rd 7
Wellington, FL

Cha Cha Japanese in Wellington, FL is a very special hidden treasure. It is small, and in the back of a plaza. Boxes of Pocky are available at the counter and the TV in the corner is tune to an all-Japanese station. Your anime-loving teen will be in heaven here.

If you like real Japanese food, you will be in heaven, too. The prices are reasonable and the service is fast and friendly. Cha Cha is family-owned and serves the local Japanese community.

We ordered tea which turned out to be a traditional teapot of smoked green tea. The miso soup and seaweed salad were amazing. My friend and I split a bowl of hot and sour Ramen. It was super spicy but really delicious.

For our main course my friend got teriyaki chicken, which came with broccoli and sprouts. It was a lovely presentation, and delicious.

I got the Ten-Don, which is tempura and rice. I also couldn't resist a vegetarian sushi roll.

With everything we ordered we had a feast of flavors and textures. Everything was beautifully prepared and presented.

My favorite was the sushi, which was fresh and inexpensive. The next time I want to eat a sinful amount of sushi I know exactly where to go!

Hop Won Dinner Club

Hop Won Dinner Club and Skinny Bar
4825 SW 148th Ave
Davie, FL 33330

It had been a long time since a restaurant meal delighted me. That's a shame, too, because I really enjoy dining out.
 

The other night my friend and I went to the newly refurbished Hop Won in Davie. Davie is a nice little town filled with equestrians, churches, parks and tropical plant nurseries. We have a Waffle House and an Outback. It's not really a place where you might expect a place like Hop Won.
 

Hop Won is tucked into a plaza with a Publix, a Subway and a few other shops. The first think you notice when you walk in is the décor. Red, black, pink and white are the colors. They work together to create an atmosphere that feels chic, upscale and casual all at the same time. The bossa nova style music playing and the fun selections at the "Skinny Bar" lightened my mood immediately.
 

Hop Won calls itself a "Dinner Club and Skinny Bar." If every about it weren't perfect that would sound pretentious.
 

The menu at Hop Won boasts authentic Chinese food, Chinese American food and some interesting fusion. The skinny cocktails include a Cucumber Martini and a Cosmo with half the calories of a traditional Cosmopolitan.
 

My friend ordered the Churrasco Steak and I had the Singapore Noodles with Spicy Shrimp. The food was presented beautifully and tasted just as good as it looked.
 

The service at Hop Won was friendly and fast. The prices were easy on the wallet. We'll definitely be back.