Flo Eats

i think i’ve found one of my new favorite peruvian spots in nyc. i ordered the grilled shrimp black causa, empanadas tasting, and the pastel de choclo. the causa came with perfectly grilled fresh shrimp and a squid ink and aji amarillo potato purée. the shrimp tasted so fresh and the flavor of the purée was perfection. the empanadas were also fantastic. they were perfectly baked (as you can see from the photos) and had the perfect amount of crispiness and a beautiful buttery shell. the meat inside was also piping hot and tender, perfectly seasoned/marinated, and worked so well with the yellow sauce. lastly, my favorite dish of the evening was the pastel de choclo (braised short rib, shiitake, peruvian corn, panca, spanish oveja al romero cheese). when this dish came out even heads from other tables turned to see what smelled so good. it was beautifully baked and underneath (not pictured) was short rib braised to perfection. the short rib with the shiitake complemented each others’ flavor profile so perfectly. the outer shell and toppings also had complementary flavors of cheesy, savory, and even a hint of lemon zesty goodness. all the flavors worked to perfection and this dish alone is worth coming for. highly recommend coming here!

i ordered their sausage platter for one which comes with three sausages: bratwurst, bauerwurst , and weisswirst. the dish also comes with potato salad, cabbage, and sauerkraut. i also ordered their gebackener camembert (breaded camembert cheese with sliced pear and cranberry sauce). i must begin by saying i’ve never been to a german restaurant and had simply stumbled upon this gem with a friend. everything tasted amazing. there is such a unique balance of flavors to every dish. the cheese was fragrant and delicious (not overly strong but a light creamy, milky flavor) that paired perfectly with the pear and cranberry giving the dish a creamy and sweet flavor profile. the sausages were all really good and paired perfectly with their potato salad, cabbage, and sauerkraut. each of the three sides gives a slightly different addition of flavor (salty, sweet, and sour/tartness). overall, i’d recommend coming here if you’re in the mood for german food (note: the meal overall was very filling and hearty)!

i ordered their cold ramen (abura ramen) which comes with chashu and a soy based dipping sauce. the only other time i’ve had cold ramen was in japan so my standard for comparison is high. the dish was made to perfection as the noodles had the absolute best texture (elastic and bouncy). the soy based soup/sauce is densely packed with flavor but not overbearing. it is savory but nuanced (quality soy) with hints of tangy/tartness which really opens the appetite and works perfectly with the dish. the dish also has chashu and garlic which worked perfectly with everything else. i highly recommend trying this place out if you happen to be in the area!

i ordered their bun bo hue. the dish came out hot and fresh. the broth had a delicious, savory, tangy, spicy flavor (but the spice is not over the top). the noodles were also cooked to perfection (bun bo hue noodles are slightly thicker than pho noodles and have a slightly bouncier texture). the beef was also tender and extremely rich/flavorful. with the fresh garnishes (basil, lime, jalapeños, etc) the dish is perfectly rounded out. i’d recommend checking them out!

i ordered their tonkotsu ramen (pork bone broth). overall the dish was pretty authentic and tasty to eat. the broth was rich and filling, although i typically prefer slightly more “pork flavor” in the broth. the noodles they used were thick and had a good texture (i prefer it slightly more al dente/harder than how they cook it). the chashu was very savory and tasty though slightly on the drier side. all in all i’d still highly recommend swinging by and giving them a try if you’re nearby!