Chifa cuisine w/ amazing Peruvian chicken & classic Chinese-American comfort food. A dying breed of fusion that's totally worth it.
Flor De Mayo is a Peruvian Chinese restaurant (Chifa) that has garnered a strong following for its unique fusion cuisine. Many diners praise the pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) as a must-try, often recommending it with their house sauce. The menu also features other popular Peruvian dishes like lomo saltado and mofongo, along with classic Chinese-American comfort foods.
This restaurant offers a unique Chifa (Peruvian-Chinese) dining experience. The standout dish appears to be the pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), frequently recommended with its house sauce. Other popular choices include lomo saltado and mofongo, alongside a selection of Chinese-American favorites like fried rice and wonton soup. While most reviews are enthusiastic, one diner found the mofongo to be bland on its own.
"The pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) is highly recommended, often suggested with their house sauce. Other popular dishes include lomo saltado and sweet plantains."
Customers highly recommend Flor De Mayo for its distinctive Peruvian-Chinese fusion, with particular praise for the rotisserie chicken and other Peruvian staples. While most feedback is positive, one user found the mofongo to be just 'ok'.
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One reviewer found the mofongo to be bland on its own, though it was improved with additions.
"Flor De Mayo is recommended, although it is located a bit further north."
Positive"This user recommends Flor de Mayo when asked about chicken cooked over a flame."
Positive"This user expressed happiness upon hearing about a Flor de Mayo in Sunnyside, recalling good experiences with the UWS location."
Positive"This commenter confirmed Flor de Mayo has multiple locations, including one near the Beacon Theater, and they first visited the UWS location."
Positive"This user mentioned a Flor de Mayo on the UWS at 83rd and Amsterdam, asking if it's part of the same group and recommending it if so, noting it's delicious."
Positive"This user stated that Flor de Mayo is 'mid' and that Malecon is Dominican."
Negative"This commenter stated that Flor de Mayo's Lomo Saltado is fantastic in their opinion."
Positive"This user noted that Lomo Saltado prices have increased significantly in recent years, but suggested Flor de Mayo is great for 'Chino Peruvian' food."
Positive"This user recommended checking out Flor de Mayo and Malecon on the UWS for Peruvian food."
Positive"This user suggested Flor de Mayo, mentioning their Lomo is around $24-$26 and that while Simple Peruvian is great, Flor de Mayo's is also good, and they have multiple locations including on the UWS."
Positive"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."
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