wowowowow. this place is awesome. the vibes are great. the bathrooms were cool. deff make a reservation beforehand. we were able to get in without one but we sat outside. they start you off with peruvian corn puffs which were delicious. the pisco cocktails are amazing. the pisco & sisho highly recommend. i got the vegan vegetable maki roll and wow. its beautiful and delicious. so much flavor.

Food , Impeccable and extraordinary. The sophisticated plating and presentation offer a tantalizing preview of the refined, delicate flavors that await your palate. Service, Impeccable and extraordinary. The sophisticated plating and presentation offer a tantalizing preview of the refined, delicate flavors that await your palate. Ambiance, peaceful and calm, good vibes.

10/10 experience both times I went. Great ambiance, staff, and food. Great for a bougie night out or celebration or even take out. If you go to Yunta I recommend the Yucca balls and the Classic Ceviche (note the spicy is actually very spicy so consider mild or medium if you can see your veins)

Hands down, the best restaurant in Charlotte. I have been coming here since the week they opened and it's my go to spot to bring new people. I always ask for Harold, as he is the best server they have! He has taken care of me and all guest for the past 2.5 years and truly makes every time feel like the first. 10/10 recommend.

Best food I've eaten a while! Was in town for a few days and stumbled upon this place--so glad I did. Yunta was bursting with vibrant energy on a Wednesday evening. Service was spectacular! I have been dreaming of the Kami causita and gratin nigiri ever since!! Couldn't get Peruvian food without an Inca Kola!

Rare I leave reviews but felt the need for this place! First of all, they didn't have openings available but in the end found a way to get us a table and seated which was great. Restaurant has a nice atmosphere, being quite nice and sophisticated but not overly fancy. We had a Peruvian waiter named Harold who was really amazing, the service overall was fantastic. As it was first time we asked Harold to give us a full range of items he recommends and he went through and explained his favorite options. We ended up with a very diverse selection of food that they brought slowly through the meal to let us really get a good taste of each item. The food. My gosh was everything so delicious. The food was smartly thought out and the flavors went together so well. Definitely one of if not my favorite restaurant in Charlotte now!

When I saw the July 2024 article in Axios Charlotte listing Yunta as the #1 restaurant in the area, I had to make a reservation. My husband and I ventured there for an early dinner (at 4pm!) on a Saturday. There is a small parking lot behind the restaurant that Yunta shares with the other businesses (including Poppy's Bagels and The Wine Loft), but given that we planned for an earlier dinner, we had no trouble finding a spot. There's street parking along Magnolia Ave as well, along with parking across the street in the Atherton Mill parking lot/garage. Despite the early reservation, Yunta was almost completely full. We were seated in the back hallway to the left, near the exit door. We had a two-person booth, a perfect spot for us. It was bit warm in the restaurant, and I'm not sure if that's because we were close to the door, or their air conditioning wasn't operating properly. At least I wasn't freezing, like I usually am! For our drinks, my husband had a Peruvian Smoke, and I had a glass of Prosecco. The Peruvian Smoke wasn't too sweet, and we both loved the smoke flavor. The Prosecco was a VERY generous serving. They also give you a small bowl of fried corn kernels to tide you over until you order. They were unique, tasty, and not too salty, and we almost finished the entire bowl. For our appetizers, we ordered the (shrimp) croquettes and chicken ramen. The croquettes were served five to an order, and were accompanied by two delicious sauces. The shrimp were cut into small pieces inside the croquettes, and the croquettes had a yummy paste-like filling. Despite being fried, they were light and delicious! My husband's ramen was amazing. The broth had incredible flavor, and the bowl was just a little bit smaller than a typical ramen bowl. The menu says it comes with Asian noodles, but they seemed like fettuccini to me. It appeared that they used both white and dark meat in the soup, but I could be mistaken. The soup was definitely one of our favorite dishes of the night. For our entrees, I chose the Pulpo Anticuchero, and my husband had the Arroz Chaufa. The portions were generous, and we both had leftovers to take home. The octopus was very tender, and was served with an amazing chimichurri sauce. My husband's chaufa was similarly flavorful, and a huge serving. (Note: The "smoked pork" in this dish is a very tender pork belly.) Throughout the meal, our server (Christian N.) was terrific. And other staff came by frequently to refill our waters and remove empty plates. We were too full to have dessert, but next time, we'll forgo the croquettes to save room for their chocolate domed dessert. It looked so good! Just an FYI, Yunta doesn't accept cash. They do accept mobile payments (like Apple Pay), but you need to follow your server to the register to scan your phone or watch. I only wish they used a QR code-type of system for a better checkout experience, but I'll take this mobile experience in place of using my credit card. All in all, we had a fabulous meal for a very reasonable cost. We can't wait to return!

Update - Yunta is still a vibe and the food is yummy. I love going on Friday or Saturday for the live DJ. Service is quick and friendly. The food comes out as it is ready and I strongly recommend sharing plates with others.

Great Peruvian/Japanese restaurant! Cool decor and classy. Went for lunch and ordered croquettes, chicharron, Peruvian seafood risotto, and beef anticucho. Everything was tasty and fresh. The cocktails were good too!

If you plan on coming here.. even on a weekday for an early bird special.. MAKE A RESERVATION! My friends and I learned the hard way that you can't get a table for 4 around 6pm on a weekday.. but we did score a spot at one of the 2 outdoor tables.. which are first come/first served. I ordered the pisco and shiso drink to start. It was wonderfully spicy yet fruity. The alcohol wasn't overwhelming and it tasted more like a fruity spicy ginger beer. I had a bite of the panza which is like a salmon belly nigiri with lemon zest and crunchy quinoa. Yum! You have to ask for soy sauce.. but my friends enjoyed it without just the same. It was very fresh. For dinner I had the arroz con mariscos. It was a huge portion! I had leftovers. Served in a hot skillet and loaded with seafood. There was a decent variety of seafood mixed into the rice. Reason for 4 stars is that our waiter spilled an entire beer on our table.. and on one of my friends. We know this happens unfortunately and my friend was not upset (accidents happen) but nothing was offered outside of an apology (at least comp the drink you spilled on us)! It's street parking. The parking lot that is mentioned in other reviews is so tiny I wouldn't even bother checking it out.