A classic NYC spot for Chifa (Peruvian Chinese) cuisine [7, 11], celebrated for its unmatched rotisserie chicken [2, 3] and flavorful seafood stews [5].
Flor de Mayo stands out as a classic NYC establishment offering a unique blend of Peruvian Chinese cuisine, often referred to as Chifa [7, 11]. This spot is particularly celebrated for its exceptional rotisserie chicken, with some even claiming it has no close competitors [2, 3]. Diners can also expect affordable lunch specials and highly praised dishes like broiled pork chops, Chinese-style squid ink fried rice, and a flavorful seafood stew known as parihuela [5].
Flor de Mayo is renowned for its Peruvian Chinese (Chifa) cuisine, a distinct culinary tradition [7, 11]. The rotisserie chicken is a standout, often cited as the best in NYC with no real competition [2, 3]. Other highly recommended dishes include broiled pork chops, Chinese-style squid ink fried rice, and the parihuela seafood stew [5]. The restaurant is also noted for its affordable lunch specials [5].
"Highly praised dishes include the rotisserie chicken, broiled pork chops, Chinese-style squid ink fried rice, and the parihuela seafood stew [5]."
Customers generally have positive experiences, frequently recommending the restaurant for its unique Peruvian Chinese dishes and particularly highlighting the rotisserie chicken [2, 3, 11]. Some feedback suggests that while it's a "classic NYC" spot, individual experiences may vary [1].
Important Note
One commenter noted that "your mileage may vary" regarding the overall experience at this "classic NYC" establishment [1].
"Flor de Mayo is listed as a recommendation for rotisserie chicken in NYC."
Positive"Flor de Mayo is recommended as the best example of the unique Chino Latino (Chinese-Cuban fusion) cuisine found in NYC."
Positive"Flor de Mayo on the Upper West Side is recommended as a Peruvian-Chinese restaurant where ordering the Peruvian dishes is suggested for Christmas dinner."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended."
Positive"This commenter clarified that Peruvian Chinese food, known as Chifa, is a distinct cuisine that originated in Peru and is unrelated to the 'bastardized Chinese Mexican food in NYC'."
Neutral"This user confirmed that Flor de Mayo still offers Peruvian Chinese cuisine."
Positive"This commenter recalled Flor de Mayo on Broadway UWS as a prime example of Chinese-Cuban food from the 70s, noting it's likely still around but possibly in a different location."
Positive"Flor De Mayo offers affordable lunch specials. Their broiled pork chops and Chinese-style squid ink fried rice are highly praised, and their parihuela also 'slaps'."
Positive"Flor de Mayo was recommended as a place for quick bites on the Upper West Side."
Neutral"Flor de Mayo is stated to be the best option for rotisserie chicken, with no close competitors."
Positive"Flor de Mayo is listed as a recommendation for rotisserie chicken in Manhattan."
Neutral"Flor de Mayo is described as a "classic NYC" establishment. The commenter also notes that "your mileage may vary" regarding the experience."
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