Llama Inn

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  • replying to u/IslaLargoFlyGuy: Llama Inn about 5 years ago had such incredibly generous portions. They scaled it all back though sadly post pandemic

    the menu in general is overpriced for what it is and I’m not paying $160 for a lomo saltado where I’ll still be hungry afterwards.

    H3

  • replying to u/ntbananas: My Peruvian friend likes Llama Inn, though I can't speak to the authenticity myself. A little more upmarket

    I was so underwhelmed by Llama Inn, also Llama San. The menus were both exciting but the execution was off- salt balance and acid balance were inconsistent at both places.

    H3

  • I sat at the bar at Llama Inn eating my weight in acidic ceviches and the bartender made us a mezcal shooter with leche de tigre chaser and the whole experience was delightful.

    H3

  • replying to u/PsychologicalBug7883: Llama Inn is fire. I live right next to Artesano but paying $50 for Saltado isn’t sitting right w me - is it worth the hype?

    Llama inn is overrated

    H2

  • It’s great and a bit less expensive than Llama San

    H2

  • replying to u/1HasNoNam3: I think this list wins. Although I’d add Lighthouse, Llama Inn, and maybe Shalom Japan to it. IMO casa okonomi, win son, and casa ora are special. Would say the best pizza in the area is L’Industrie right outside your circle on Havemeyer and S 1 or 2 (I forget).

    The last meal I had at llama was a SHARP decline in quality, increase in prices, and drop in portions. Really sad, it used to be truly amazing

    H2

  • replying to u/smoretti713: Llama San had excellent ceviche but closed. I've never been to Llama Inn, but it's the same owners/chef. Maybe someone else can speak to it, but Llama San was excellent.

    Llama Inn has my favorite ceviche in the city. It's not in Manhattan (Williamsburg), but worth it in my opinion.

    H2

  • I have tried the Llama restaurants (Llama Inn and Llama San), Jora, and Mission Ceviche and loved all of them.

    H1

  • replying to u/tilds1: Restaurants on the 2024 list that did NOT make it to the 2025 list: * ABCV * Aquavit * Ayat * Blanca * Café Carmellini * Caleta 111 * CheLi * Ci Siamo * Clover Hill * Contento * Craft * Dirt Candy * Ernesto’s * Estela * Eulalie * Falafel Tanami * Forever Jerk * Foul Witch * Foxface Natural * Hainanese Chicken House (Note: 2025 list has "Hainan Chicken House") * Hakka Cuisine * Hav & Mar * Hyderabadi Zaiqa * I Sodi * Kafana * La Piraña Lechonera * Le Crocodile * Le Rock * Llama Inn * Lodi * M. Wells * Mapo Korean BBQ * Mark’s Off Madison * Mariscos El Submarino * Mercado Little Spain * Misi * Oiji Mi * Queens Night Market * Rezdôra * Shion 69 Leonard Street * Shopsin’s General Store * Vendors at Junction Boulevard * Wildair * Yoshino * Zum Stammtisch

    I could go either way on Llama Inn.

    H1

  • replying to u/Fmbounce: I’m so surprised llama San closed. Was one of the best dinners - not too expensive, innovative food and drinks.

    I LOVED Llama San, way more than Llama Inn.

    H1

  • replying to u/laa-deedaa: Llama San in the city or Llama Inn in BK - I enjoy the food and flavours, different than cuisines I’d typically enjoy! And price range seems about right.

    I think this is the #1 contender.

    H1

  • Williamsburg: St. Anselm, Lillia, Llama Inn, Francie, Laserwolf, Four Horsemen, maybe Le Crocodile (never been but upscale).

    H1

  • Llama Inn in Bklyn was quite amazing and a reasonable chance you haven't been there!

    H1

  • replying to u/No_Attention_3308: So far we just booked one dinner at a restaurant in Tribeca called Artesano. I’m Peruvian and I’ve followed the chef since he was very very young so I’m pretty excited to try it out :) I’ll definitely check out that post, thank you for your recommendations!

    For Peruvian I would check out Llama inn or Llama San as well.

    H1

  • replying to u/upnflames: I think this is the #1 contender. I always love indian food but I tend to order the same thing a lot because I don't know what anything is. Maybe this will help break me out.

    Great reco either way!!

    H1

  • replying to u/upnflames: I think this is the #1 contender. I always love indian food but I tend to order the same thing a lot because I don't know what anything is. Maybe this will help break me out.

    Both are great tho, Llama San in particular.

    H1

  • replying to u/comepinga666: Llama Inn is the worst Peruvian restaurant I've ever been to. I grew up in Peru and it was the only place that will serve mid lomo saltado on grocery store flour tortillas with no rice and charge 80 dollars for it. This was also in like 2018 so if it has gotten worse, my god.

    Went back with my wife a couple of years ago and felt we had been robbed

    H1

  • replying to u/deadlyturnip: Win Son Ammazzacaffe Okonomi Cafe Alimentari Eyyval Casa Ora Falansai Otis Anthony and Sons Bonnies

    Although I’d add Lighthouse, Llama Inn, and maybe Shalom Japan to it.

    H1

  • replying to u/MurrayPloppins: Four Horsemen is straight up my favorite restaurant in the city. Maison Premiere does exceptional absinthe-featuring cocktails with an exceptional seafood program. Best Pizza is a hidden gem, really exceptional veggie slice. Birds of a Feather does Chinese and particularly Sichuan food in a way I’ve never seen elsewhere- try the eggplant with garlic sauce. Birria Landia is perfect for a late night consommé in the winter. If you’re going fancy, Aska is great for a Nordic-inspired tasting menu. I’ve seen it mentioned elsewhere, but Santa Fe BK deserves a shoutout for their breakfast burrito and coffee. St Anselm’a butcher’s steak is as good a deal as I’ve seen for a steakhouse, ever. And their pot de creme is among my favorite desserts anywhere. Bamonte’s is a nice classic red sauce spot- old school Italian. Shota Omakase opened recently and is a respectable addition to the high end sushi scene. Laser Wolf is a bit scene-y, but the salatim and the view are worth visiting for. Atithi is my go-to for Indian delivery- somewhat pricy but very well done.

    Llama inn is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole city. Amazing Peruvian food.

    H1

  • replying to u/spiderman1993: Llama inn is overrated

    I went once early pandemic and we enjoyed it. Small menu and cocktail glasses but hit the spot.

    H1

  • I do feel like Llama Inn and the sister restaurant Llama San's food is pricey, but the quality of the food and service make it worth it.

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  • replying to u/JungMoses: Really? Just heard about it for the first time and my friend and I are planning on going next week- it sounded pretty exciting…no?

    I enjoyed the hell out of it personally.. I’d still go if I was you

    H1