A unique Chifa spot serving up craveable Peruvian-Chinese fusion and standout rotisserie chicken. Perfect for comfort food cravings.
This restaurant offers a unique fusion of Peruvian and Chinese cuisines, often referred to as 'Chifa.' It's particularly celebrated for its flavorful pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) and classic Latin American comfort dishes. Customers frequently praise the vibrant flavors and the comforting, homestyle feel of the food, making it a standout dining experience.
The restaurant is a celebrated Chifa establishment, offering a blend of Peruvian and Chinese flavors. It's highly recommended for its pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), which many describe as delicious and a must-try. Other recommended items include plantains, fried rice, and various Latin American staples. One dish, the mofongo, received a mixed review, being described as 'ok' and a bit bland on its own but improved with additions.
"Highly recommended dishes include the pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), sweet plantains, and fried rice. Customers also suggest trying the Nut Cracker cocktail."
Customers overwhelmingly recommend this restaurant, highlighting its unique Peruvian-Chinese fusion and particularly praising the rotisserie chicken. The overall sentiment is very positive, with many appreciating the comfort food aspect and distinct flavors.
Important Note
One customer found the mofongo to be bland on its own, although it was improved with added pork and gravy.
"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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