NYC's quintessential Chino-Latino gem. Must-try Peruvian Chinese fusion w/ amazing rotisserie chicken & seco de res.
This Peruvian-Chinese establishment is a classic NYC gem, praised for its unique fusion cuisine. It's a go-to spot for authentic Chifa, offering a distinct culinary experience that sets it apart from other ethnic eateries in the city. Expect a vibrant atmosphere and consistently well-executed dishes that have earned it a loyal following.
Specializing in Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa) cuisine, this restaurant is highly recommended for its authentic flavors. Standout dishes include seco de res, fried and roast chicken, amazing red beans, broiled pork chops, and a seafood stew (parihuela). While the focus is on Peruvian dishes, some reviews mention Chinese-style fried rice.
"Highly recommended dishes include seco de res, fried and roast chicken, amazing red beans, broiled pork chops, and the seafood stew (parihuela)."
Customers highly recommend this restaurant for its unique Peruvian-Chinese fusion cuisine, with specific praise for dishes like seco de res, fried chicken, and red beans.
Important Note
One commenter noted that 'your mileage may vary' regarding the experience at this establishment, suggesting potential variability in service or specific dish quality.
"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."
Neutral"Recommends for Peruvian Chinese; specifically suggests skipping Chinese dishes and getting seco de res, fried/roast chicken, or amazing red beans."
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