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Panka Peruvian Cuisine will represent the Peruvian culture expressed through food, hospitality and a unique dining experience. Peru is a country that believes cooking is a way to show how much we care and love others. We also celebrate and find comfort around any kind of homemade meal. This is exactly what Panka will be; an atmosphere of warmth with decor encased in art from our culture with a modern take. Adding to the experience, our menu will bring those traditional dishes that are native to every Peruvian menu, as well as new interpretations of others traditional Peruvian favorites. We will bring our customer the experience of how Peruvians feel every day when they enjoy food with those close to them.
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Address: 2708 Ingersoll Ave Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone: (515) 244-1430
Website: https://pankadsm.com/
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Panka – Peruvian Restaurant
2708 Ingersoll Avenue, Suite 200 Des Moines, IA 50312. My Story The “American Dream” I am an immigrant. I was born in Lima, Peru in 1976 and moved to the …
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Where to find Panka Peruvian. Location: 2708 Ingersoll Ave., Suite 200, Des Moines; Contact: 515-244‑1430 or pankadsm.com.
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Panka Peruvian Restaurant ; Details. . 96% recommend (399 Reviews) ; Links. . pankadsm.com ; Contact info. . (515) 244-1430.
Reviews
Sydney T
This is one of my favorite restaurants to go to. I’m impressed with the food every time I go. Massive flavor and spiced well. I’ve gone here 4 times in total upon making this review, all this year. I couldn’t imagine this place not being here. First time I didn’t order my food right off the menu, I told our waiter that I’ll have what the guy next to me is having and it’s my favorite dish to have there; Aji de gallina. Which can also be in empanada form. I also recommend their purple corn drink, if you like refreshing yet spiced juices. This place deserves attention with its quality of food and I hope they stay here for a long time. Please support them!
… moreAbby Jackson
Panka is probably my favorite place in the Des Moines area… maybe anywhere.
Everything that I’ve ordered (or tried from someone else’s plate ) has been amazing – even dishes I wouldn’t normally choose. Every ingredient ties in so perfectly together which makes each bite nothing short of divine!
And the service is always incredibly welcoming, kind, and helpful! They’ve always helped at least one person at the table decide which dish to get and they’re so genuine about their recommendations.. asking you questions and providing you with information about the dishes that you’re curious about. They genuinely want you to enjoy your meal.
This is a small, locally owned gem that deserves so much more recognition!
100/10. You need to try it!
They also have a great happy hour!
**We dug in too quickly for me to of gotten pictures of the appetizers and desserts.
Appetizers:
Choros a la chalaca
Chicharron de pescado
Drinks:
Andean sour
Pusco sour
Entrees:
Lomo saltado
Arroz con mariscos
Golden pepper wine mussels
Pescado a lo macho de camerones
Dessert:
Tiramisu
Suspiro a la limena
… moreEverything that I’ve ordered (or tried from someone else’s plate ) has been amazing – even dishes I wouldn’t normally choose. Every ingredient ties in so perfectly together which makes each bite nothing short of divine!
And the service is always incredibly welcoming, kind, and helpful! They’ve always helped at least one person at the table decide which dish to get and they’re so genuine about their recommendations.. asking you questions and providing you with information about the dishes that you’re curious about. They genuinely want you to enjoy your meal.
This is a small, locally owned gem that deserves so much more recognition!
100/10. You need to try it!
They also have a great happy hour!
**We dug in too quickly for me to of gotten pictures of the appetizers and desserts.
Appetizers:
Choros a la chalaca
Chicharron de pescado
Drinks:
Andean sour
Pusco sour
Entrees:
Lomo saltado
Arroz con mariscos
Golden pepper wine mussels
Pescado a lo macho de camerones
Dessert:
Tiramisu
Suspiro a la limena
Ryan McCord
I can’t say enough good things about the service and the food at Panka! Fresh bold flavors no matter the dish. It’s a foodie place, and that is also illustrated by the servers, who you can tell also love the food and are proud to serve it to others. The owner is super personable and wants you to not only like her food, but love it. I just wish I lived closer to DM. I’d be a regular.
I had the seafood bisque and one of the sour cocktails. Both were outstanding.
… moreI had the seafood bisque and one of the sour cocktails. Both were outstanding.
tiffany peterson
The food is absolutely amazing. We had the fried fish and dumplings. And the octopus with potatoes & shrimp with veggies. It felt so hardy yet I didn’t feel stuff. I will definitely be back.
… moreDan Jones
This place is the best. GO EAT HERE! We went here to do a gender reveal for just my wife and I and they made it very special for us. The owner is so kind and our waiter Felipe is awesome too. Do yourself a favor and go support Panka. My wife loves the Grilled Spanish Octopus and I got the Lomo Saltado which was very flavorful.
… morekim bryan
It was our first time here. We were ignored for a few minutes when we arrived even though we were the first patrons to arrive and had made reservations. After we were seated the service was great. I ordered the Peruvian fried rice with chicken which was heavy on the soy sauce. My daughter had the Queen Arepa which she devoured. We ordered their cookies for dessert which didnt feel like the were made im house, just nothing special. We both had a diet coke which was flat. I would not order the Peruvian fried rice again but we are intrigued with the menu and will return to sample more from their menu.
… moreLianne
My husband and I came into town to see our son at college and take him to dinner for his birthday. We made our reservation for 6:15 at about 4:30. The restaurant did not open until 5. We were pretty excited about it, because it was a birthday dinner, and our son had spent the last summer in Peru for an internship and was eager to try this out.
We showed up at 6, and it was obvious we weren’t going to be able to get in early, which was fine. My husband waited to check in, while my son and I waited in the car, since there is no waiting area and barely any room, especially since some other diners were waiting as well, presumably for their 6 pm reservation. It was clear it would be awhile, since the tables were all still full.
Around 6:15, another group crammed their way into the small entryway. At 6:30, they had some empty tables, so they finally acknowledged everyone waiting. The 6:30 group asked for their table, and my husband interjected to say we had a 6:15 reservation. The host informed him that we were not on his list and did not have a reservation. My husband showed them our confirmation email and the OpenTable app we used. The host stated that he does not check for reservations after 5 pm and we clearly had made the reservation too late. (Note: I said we did it at about 4:30, so this was clearly not when he looked). The host informed my husband that there was no reservation, he did not care that we went through OpenTable (their own reservation setup), and we would not be seated. My husband protested, and the host turned his back to him and walked off shaking his head. We were not seated, and he did not return.
So we did not get dinner.
My advice to you: Making a reservation here, at least not through OpenTable, will not guarantee you will be seated or served. We had to find somewhere else to eat for my son’s birthday, and all the other options we had turned down for this one were booked. Also, they are bad at estimating dining times. They will not acknowledge you until there are open tables, even to check you in, and you may wait for some time after your scheduled reservation.
… moreWe showed up at 6, and it was obvious we weren’t going to be able to get in early, which was fine. My husband waited to check in, while my son and I waited in the car, since there is no waiting area and barely any room, especially since some other diners were waiting as well, presumably for their 6 pm reservation. It was clear it would be awhile, since the tables were all still full.
Around 6:15, another group crammed their way into the small entryway. At 6:30, they had some empty tables, so they finally acknowledged everyone waiting. The 6:30 group asked for their table, and my husband interjected to say we had a 6:15 reservation. The host informed him that we were not on his list and did not have a reservation. My husband showed them our confirmation email and the OpenTable app we used. The host stated that he does not check for reservations after 5 pm and we clearly had made the reservation too late. (Note: I said we did it at about 4:30, so this was clearly not when he looked). The host informed my husband that there was no reservation, he did not care that we went through OpenTable (their own reservation setup), and we would not be seated. My husband protested, and the host turned his back to him and walked off shaking his head. We were not seated, and he did not return.
So we did not get dinner.
My advice to you: Making a reservation here, at least not through OpenTable, will not guarantee you will be seated or served. We had to find somewhere else to eat for my son’s birthday, and all the other options we had turned down for this one were booked. Also, they are bad at estimating dining times. They will not acknowledge you until there are open tables, even to check you in, and you may wait for some time after your scheduled reservation.
Patrick Shaeffer
While flipping through instagram today, I came across a post from Panka Peruvian Restaurant letting customers know that their restaurant had fallen on hard times and asking for support. With only a workout class planned, I decided that my Tuesday evening would be better spent at Panka. While I have only been there a few times, I have had only positive experiences and was introduced to Peruvian cuisine through Panka.
I started with a Pisco Sour which was delicious and went down entirely too easily.
For an appetizer, I order the Empanadas de Aji de Gallina. Perfectly fried, the dish came out with six empanadas that I was sure would provide me leftovers for the next day. As I started diving through empanadas, I quickly realized that this was a dish that had no hope for tomorrow, and was to be enjoyed fully in the present. The cheesy, slightly nutty filling with shredded chicken was a more complex variation to the typical beef pastries that I have enjoyed.
Next, I gave the attentive and friendly waiter, Freddy, several choices that I was considering which were quite different from one another. Freddy must have known that I was seeking validation for wanting soup in 94 degree weather, because he suggested the Parihuela. This soup was extraordinary and everything I was craving: creamy, comforting, with a nice spice and full (I mean full) of shrimp, fish, octopus, and muscles.
The experience was a 10/10. If you haven’t been, you are in for a true culinary experience. In addition to the food being outstanding, the staff and owner have always been kind and eager to share Peruvian food with the community. So get there, Des Moines, skip your weeknight workout and go support Panka.
… moreI started with a Pisco Sour which was delicious and went down entirely too easily.
For an appetizer, I order the Empanadas de Aji de Gallina. Perfectly fried, the dish came out with six empanadas that I was sure would provide me leftovers for the next day. As I started diving through empanadas, I quickly realized that this was a dish that had no hope for tomorrow, and was to be enjoyed fully in the present. The cheesy, slightly nutty filling with shredded chicken was a more complex variation to the typical beef pastries that I have enjoyed.
Next, I gave the attentive and friendly waiter, Freddy, several choices that I was considering which were quite different from one another. Freddy must have known that I was seeking validation for wanting soup in 94 degree weather, because he suggested the Parihuela. This soup was extraordinary and everything I was craving: creamy, comforting, with a nice spice and full (I mean full) of shrimp, fish, octopus, and muscles.
The experience was a 10/10. If you haven’t been, you are in for a true culinary experience. In addition to the food being outstanding, the staff and owner have always been kind and eager to share Peruvian food with the community. So get there, Des Moines, skip your weeknight workout and go support Panka.
Don Ferguson
Panka Peruvian knocks it out of the park. I had their Peruvian burger smothered in rocoto sauce with fries— delicious. The brunch menu has real Peruvian staples like tacu tacu with eggs and lomo saltado with a fried egg.
Service? Outstanding. Friendly, fast, and they make you feel right at home.
To my Iowa friends: it’s not scary food, it’s better food. Stop playing it safe—you’re missing out big time.
… moreService? Outstanding. Friendly, fast, and they make you feel right at home.
To my Iowa friends: it’s not scary food, it’s better food. Stop playing it safe—you’re missing out big time.
J B
I dined with three friends on a Wednesday. Our meals were outstanding, as was the service. We were able to find beverages we liked, although they offered just two types of beer and no wine. (Perhaps it is a temporary situation.) Cocktails are available. The food was beautifully prepared and presented, as well as being delicious. I especially enjoyed the chicha morada, a traditional purple (!) drink. The taste is similar to cold spiced cider and it was very refreshing.
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