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Aji Peruvian Restaurant
5035 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd Ste 123
Ooltewah, TN 37363
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Dinner Menu
Starters
Anticuchos
$13.00
Fire grilled tender beef heart kabobs on bamboo skewers, seasoned with cumin, garlic, ají mirasol, and ají panca; served with a side of seared sliced seasoned potatoes. (Chicken and vegetarian meat available)
Papa Rellena
$7.00
Freshly made large potato croquette filled with diced steak or vegetarian meat, and olive tapenade; fried until golden and served with salsa criolla
Tostones al Kisu
$9.00
Savory plantains fried until golden, topped with mozzarella cheese; served with tomato-avocado salsa criolla
Large Empanada al Horno
$3.75
One large savory stuffed pastry from Aji's bakery; filled with your choice of: Chicken, Three Cheese and Spinach, Tofu and Spinach, Beef, Cheesy Chicken
Pupusas
A thick griddle made with corn flour. Filled with the option of cheese, bean and cheese, beans
- Cheese $5.50
- Bean & Cheese $5.50
- Three cheese and Spinach $5.50
- Beans $5.50
Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie Chicken
Chicken marinated in Ají's signature peruvian spice rub and slow roasted to perfection; served with fries and a side salad
- 1/4 Chicken $12.00
- 1/2 Chicken $14.00
Whole Rotisserie Chicken
$28.00
Choose 3 sides: White rice, pinto beans, plantains, chafe rice, french fries, hotbar salad
Salads
Served with house dressing
Mixta
$9.00
Fresh mixed greens salad layered with tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, red onion, and sun flower seeds; served with your choice dressing
Quínoa
$9.75
A gluten-free quínoa grain salad made with fresh tomatoes, red and green onion, lime, ají amarillo, and herbs; seasoned with Ají's house dressing
Ensalada De Col
A refreshing cabbage salad mixed with quinoa, onions, cilantro, and avocado; seasoned with Aji's garlic-lime dressing.
- $9.00
- $5.25
Kale Quinoa Salad
Kale with quinoa, tomatoes, onions, cilantro; seasoned with Aji's garlic lime dressing.
- $12.00
- $5.25
Choclo Salad
$8.90
A gluten-free Peruvian Corn salad with fresh tomatoes, white onions, cilantro and feta cheese; seasoned with Aji's dressing.
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of Fries
El Machu Picchu
$12.00
Grilled chicken or vegetarian meat topped with a fried egg, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served on whole-wheat bread
Lomito
$12.00
Sautéed chicken or vegetarian meat sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and fries. Served on whole-wheat bread
El Filete
$11.00
Deep fried fish filet topped with tomatoes, mayonnaise, lettuce, and salsa criolla. Served on whole-wheat bread
Cubano a lo Pobre
$13.00
Grilled chicken, turkey ham, or vegetarian meat; cheese, egg and sweet plantains. Served on Cuban bread.
Entreés
Ají de Gallina
$13.00
Ají's signature entrée! Pulled chicken breast in a creamy ají amarillo sauce; served with boiled potato slices and rice.
Arroz Chaufa
$14.20
Peruvian style fried rice prepared with sautéed chicken, green onions, and eggs; seasoned with ginger and a mushroom soy sauce.
- Steak instead
- $1.50
- Veggies
- $1.95
Bistec a lo Pobre
$14.70
Grilled chicken breast seasoned with ají mirasol, and ají panca, topped with two eggs, sweet plantains, and fries; served with a side of rice.
- Steak Instead
- $1.50
Lomo Saltado
$16.00
A traditional Peruvian dish of steak strips sautéed with onions and tomatoes; served on a bed of fries, with a side of rice.
Pollo Saltado
$14.50
Chicken breast strips sautéed with onions and tomatoes; served on a bed of fries, with a side of rice.
Sabor de Perú
$16.70
Sample three of Peru's finest dishes; Ají de Gallina, Seco Norteño, and Pollo Saltado. Served with a side of rice.
Seco Norteño
$14.50
Traditional beef stew from Peru's northern coast prepared in a stock of cilantro, ají panca, and ají amarillo; served with a side of rice and beans.
Tacu al Lomo
Rice and pinto bean patty topped with Lomo Saltado; served with salsa criolla.
- $16.00
Tallarín Saltado
Fettuccini sautéed with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, celery, green onions, and grilled chicken strips; seasoned with mushroom soy sauce.
- $14.40
- Steak instead
- $1.50
Tallarín Verde
$14.10
Fettuccini in basil pesto sauce; topped with grilled chicken breast.
- Steak Instead
- $1.50
Coronado Special
$15.90
Pan fried steak with sauteed onions, tomatoes, cilantro; serced ona bed of french fries with a side of white rice, topped with egg and sweet plantains.
Rabo Encendido
$19.00
Oxtail, slow cooked in red wine and vegetables; served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Vegetarian
Ceviche Tofu
Cubed tofu marinated in lime juice, ají limo, and rocoto pepper (mild or spicy); served with Andean corn, sweet potato, and salsa criolla.
- $13.00
Chaufa Vegetariano
$14.20
Peruvian style fried rice prepared with sautéed vegetables, vegetarian meat or tofu, green onions and eggs; seasoned with ginger and a mushroom soy sauce.
- Veggies
- $1.95
El Miraflores
$13.40
Fettuccini mixed with sautéed vegetarian meat, tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, celery, broccoli, and green onions; seasoned with mushroom soy sauce.
Guiso de Quínoa
$13.10
Gluten free quínoa grain mixed with potatoes and peas; seasoned with ají amarillo and herbs, and served with a side of rice.
Lima Verde
$14.10
Fettuccini in a basil pesto sauce; topped with grilled vegetarian meat or tofu.
Locro Serrano
$12.60
Savory stew made with Andean squash, potatoes, and peas; topped with fresh cheese and served with a side of rice. (Seasonal)
Sabor de Ají
$17.00
Sample three of Ají's vegetarian dishes; Guiso de Quínoa, Seco Criollo, and Saltado Vegetariano. Served with a side of rice.
Saltado Vegetariano
$14.50
Vegetarian meat or tofu sautéed with onions and tomatoes; served on a bed of fries, with a side of rice.
Seco Criollo
$14.50
Tradional vegetarian meat stew from Peru's southern coast prepared in a stock of cilantro, ají panca, and ají amarillo; served with a side of rice and beans.
Sureño a lo Pobre
$14.50
Grilled vegetarian meat seasoned with ají mirasol and ají panca, topped with two eggs, sweet plantains, and fries; served with a side of rice.
Tacu Tacu Vegetariano
Rice and pinto bean patty topped with marinated Tofu or vegetarian meant in an ají amarillo sauce and pan-fried; served with salsa criolla.
- $13.90
Coronado Vegeratiano
$15.90
Vegetarian Steak or Tofu with sauteed onions, tomatoes. cilantro; served on a bed of french fries with a side of white rice, topped with egg and sweet plantains.
Fish
Ceviche
Chunks of raw fish marinated in lime juice, ají limo and rocoto pepper; served mild or spicy with Andean corn, sweet potato, and salsa criolla.
- $13.50
Chicharrón
$14.50
Crispy fish tenders, fried in Ají's signature batter; served with fried yuca and salsa criolla.
Frito
$13.00
Deep fried fillet served with rice and salsa criolla.
Sudado
$13.50
Peruvian style steamed fillet and vegetables seasoned with three mild ají: colorado, panca, and amarillo; served with fried yuca and rice.
Whole red Snapper
$25.00
Fried, served with your choice of two: rice, pinto beans, sweet plantains, french fries, salad, steam veggies.
Grilled Salmon
$22.00
Served with your choice of two: rice, pinto beans, sweet plantains, french fries, salad, steam veggies.
Combinations
Combo #1
$12.50
¼ rotisserie chicken served with rice, pinto beans, and sweet plantains.
Combo #2
$14.50
½ rotisserie chicken served with rice, pinto beans, and sweet plantains.
Combo #3
$12.50
Vegetarian meat served with rice, pinto beans, and sweet plantains.
Sides
White Rice
$3.75Pinto Beans
$3.75Side Salad
$3.75Sliced Avocado
$3.50Yuca Frita/Fried Yuca
$5.25Plantanos Maduros/Sweet Plantains
$5.25Tostones/Salty Plantains
$5.25Chaufa Side
$5.25French Fries
$5.25Salsa Criolla
$5.25Avocado Salsa
$5.25Seared sliced potatoes
$5.25Kids Menu
Combito
$6.50
Chicken or vegetarian meat served with rice, pinto beans.
Pollo y Papas
$6.50
Fried chicken breast strips served with fries.
Tallarincito
$6.50
Spaghetti served in aji seasoned tomato sauce, topped with grilled chicken or vegetarian meat
Beverages
Inca Kola
A fruity soft drink from Peru, "The Golden Kola" is infused with lemon verbena.
- Can $3.50
- Bottle (2 liter) $6.00
Chicha Morada
$4.50
Andean purple corn juice blended with apples, pineapples, quince, lime juice, and spices.
Fruit Juice
$3.50
Mango, or Passion Fruit
1/2 Gallon Chica Morada
$12.00
Family Size Chicha Morada to share! 64Oz
Desserts
Alfajore box
Three Ají's freshly baked delicate shortbread cookies; filled with rich dulce de leche.
- $5.99
Flán
$5.50
A lightly sweet, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth custard topped with soft caramel.
Mazamorra Morada
$4.05
A deep purple Andean corn pudding, this vegan dessert is mixed with fresh tropical fruits and seasoned with ají's sweet blend of spices.
Picarones
$6.99
Peruvian style donuts freshly made with sweet potato and pumpkin; topped with our in-house specialty syrup.
Guayaba y Queso
$3.75
Three Freshly baked empanada filled with guava and cream cheese.
Maracuya Cheesecake
$6.70
Creamy passion fruit cheesecake with a graham cracker crust topped with a passion fruit coulis.
**For parties of 6 or more; an 18% gratuity will be assessed regardless of age or whether the bill is broken up into separate sub-checks. ** ***Changes/Substitutions to menu items maybe subject to an additional charge***
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Vegan
Vegetarian
Latin
South American
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Additional Information:
Hours changed due to holidays!
About Us
Welcome to Aji Peruvian Restaurant!