Peruvian-Chinese fusion spot - famed for its juicy rotisserie chicken & latin twists. A must-try chifa!
Flor de Mayo offers a unique Peruvian-Chinese fusion, often referred to as 'Chifa' cuisine, in Manhattan. Reviewers frequently praise their pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) and suggest trying it with plantains instead of fried rice. The restaurant is noted for being a bit of a 'dying breed' of this particular fusion, making it a worthwhile stop for those seeking a distinct culinary experience.
This restaurant specializes in Peruvian-Chinese fusion, known as 'Chifa'. The standout dish is the pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), which is highly recommended, with a suggestion to pair it with plantains. Other recommended items include the Nut Cracker cocktail, while the mofongo received a 'just okay' rating.
"The pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) is a highly recommended signature dish, often suggested with plantains. Other mentions include the Nut Cracker cocktail."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently recommending the restaurant for its unique Peruvian-Chinese fusion, particularly highlighting the rotisserie chicken.
Important Note
One user found the mofongo to be just 'ok' and a bit bland on its own, though it improved with added pork and gravy.
"The author recommends Flor de Mayo, a Peruvian-Chinese hybrid, for its Peruvian dishes and roast chicken."
Positive"This user speculates that Flor de Mayo will have a lively atmosphere, suggesting it as a potential option for a festive NYE."
Positive"Flor De Mayo is listed for its Peruvian dishes, including mofongo bowl, ceviche, lomo saltado, and pollo a la brasa."
Positive"This user included Flor de Mayo in a list of restaurant recommendations for the Upper West Side."
Positive"This user simply listed Flor de Mayo as a recommendation."
Positive"Flor de Mayo was recommended as a good Peruvian restaurant in response to a request for affordable Peruvian food."
Positive"Flor de Mayo was included in a list of general recommendations for Peruvian food."
Positive"The mofongo was considered "ok" and a bit bland on its own but improved with pork and gravy; despite being a specific dish rather than a house specialty, the user appreciated finding it in NYC."
Neutral"This commenter confirms Flor De Mayo offers good fried chicken, the type of egg rolls the original poster likes (though the commenter dislikes them), old-style BBQ ribs, and a 'really good' wonton roast pork soup. This aligns with some American Chinese cravings."
Positive"Flor De Mayo is enthusiastically recommended ('YUMMM') for its NY-style Latin-Chinese food, particularly its roasted chicken and sweet plantains. While different from Boston-style Chinese, it's suggested as good comfort food for someone recovering."
Positive"The author provides a specific dish recommendation for Flor De Mayo: chicken with yellow rice, black beans, plantains, and garlic sauce."
Positive"The author recommends Flor De Mayo."
Positive"Recommends Flor de Mayo (chifa)."
Positive"Recommends Chino-Latino spots like Flor de Mayo, mentioning they are a 'dying breed'. Known for Peruvian chicken."
Positive"Recommends Flor de Mayo on the UWS."
Positive"User raved about Flor de Mayo (a Peruvian Chinese place), calling their pollo a la brasa and entire menu amazing. They also recommended subbing plantains for fried rice and trying a Nut Cracker cocktail."
Positive"Recommends the half chicken with their house sauce from the Broadway location."
Positive"Recommends Flor De Mayo UWS."
Positive"Recommends Flor de Mayo"
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