Here I am first time at Brasa the new 3rd Avenue Midtown location Incredibly tasty, super fresh, great service. My new fave! read more

The ingredients served at the Brasa Peruvian Kitchen are so unique that I can't find the ingredients to replicate make it at home! Everything is cooked in a Dutch oven, Le Creuset. I loved the wide corn and crunchy corn (not sure what it's called). I work in the area and go down under into the New York Plaza from time to time. It's a unique lunch treat! read more

Brasa Peruvian Kitchen - Tuna ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - New York, New York

Brasa Peruvian Kitchen is such a delicious hidden gem! Tucked away in the basement food hall of One New York Plaza in FiDi, it might take a little effort to get to, but it's absolutely worth it. If you're looking for a high-quality, healthy fast-casual meal packed with Peruvian superfoods that's served by friendly and passionate employees, this spot delivers! I'm a sucker for a build-your-own bowl with unlimited toppings, so I went all out. I got a base of half spinach and half Peruvian quinoa, double protein with marinated tuna and spicy chili shrimp, and loaded it up with toppings--Peruvian red onion salsa criolla, golden beets, sweet drop peppers (packed with vitamin A and C), raw shredded carrots, steamed broccoli, and queso fresco. To top it off, I added the avocado blossom and sweet potato blossom, which are delicious piped-on dips made with simple ingredients. For example, the sweet potato blossom is made with puréed roasted sweet potatoes, avocado oil, and salt--simple but so good! For sauces, I got the double avocado macaroni and mango turmeric on the side. Both were good, but I liked the sweet and tangy mango turmeric dressing better. The bowl came out to about $20, which isn't cheap, but considering the portion was enough for two meals and the quality was excellent, it was worth it. The proteins are pre-portioned, and while both were good, I'd probably go with just the marinated tuna next time to save a few bucks. The shrimp was tasty but a bit more spiced than I typically prefer. My favorite toppings were the golden beets, the unique sweet drop peppers, and the blossoms. I also tried the strawberry camu cake smoothie, which was refreshing without being too sweet. I love that all their smoothies are high in protein, and learning that the camu camu smoothie has more vitamin C than 10 oranges was pretty cool! Next time, I'm definitely adding the giant Peruvian corn (choclo) to my bowl, which is high in fiber and vitamins. But honestly, I'm obsessed and would love to work my way through the entire menu! read more

Brasa Peruvian Kitchen - Build Your Own Bowl - Unlimited Toppings - Peruvian Near Me - New York, New York

Good for those wanting something different, especially at One New York Plaza, but, unfortunately, it just wasn't in my wheelhouse. Ever since Brasa opened in early September at 1NYP, it has been packed with throngs of customers during lunch time. With already the ever popular Naya right across from it, it sure gives it a run for its money for longest line. If you're new to Brasa, consider it your Peruvian Naya. Same concept, but with Peruvian-inspired ingredients. Honestly, I'm no Peruvian cuisine expert beyond Pio Pio and your local Peruvian restaurant that serves Pio Pio-type food. However, Brasa reminded me nothing of Pio Pio - to some that's a good thing, but for me I prefer Pio Pio and your more traditional Peruvian food. I ordered a build your own bowl and much of the ingredients, specifically the base and mains, were recognizable to the average person (e.g. greens, rice, potatoes, tofu, mushrooms, chicken, beef, etc). Some of the toppings were a bit new to me, but I added it all in to try. To sum it up, it wasn't my cup of tea. To each their own and the lines are long everyday for a reason, so obviously it fits the bill for others, but for me? It felt a bit disorganized and the flavors just didn't mix well. The crunchy textured toppings, like the Toasted Corn Canchitas, were TOO crunchy to the point my teeth hurt when I bit into them. The chicken was OK, but didn't stand out enough. The rest of the mixture, like I said, just didn't mold well and the flavor overall was just OK. Maybe I'll give them another try and try not to throw every topping in there, but if I do, the thought is that it SHOULD still taste good. It's not going to be for everyone, however, my expectations were pretty high and I hate to say it didn't meet them. read more

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I had the marinated tuna bowl for lunch and while the tuna was fresh and everything else in the bowl was fresh, it just tasted too healthy, and I usually like healthy! I would try it again but maybe I'd add a dressing or something with more flavor then the sweet potato and avocado blossoms that come with the bowl. read more

Brasa Peruvian Kitchen - Peruvian Near Me - New York, New York

Whenever I'm in the office, I'm never super adventurous when it comes to lunch. If I'm looking for a salad, I go to Chop't. If I want sushi or ramen, there's a spot for that. If I want a rice bowl, I go to Naya. I decided to give Brasa a try, since I wanted a lighter lunch that wasn't an endless salad. I had the Tuna Ceviche bowl, which comes with both kinds of corn and quinoa. I felt like the tuna portion was really small and the bowl was otherwise pretty bland? The tuna ceviche was also pretty bland on its own, when I tried it without any of the toppings in the bowl. Maybe I just picked the wrong item? Staff were very nice and friendly. read more

can't wait to go to the new airport location these people were awesome. can't wait to go back. food was 5/5, Shane's were great, highly recommend this fantastic restaurant. it's beautiful inside too. read more

Chicken was very tasty, love the veggies and the smoothies were awesome. Great prices, fantastic service and the place looked authentic too. Loved it! read more

How many great meals did I miss by not coming here? They know what matters in all areas. Staff demonstrated helpfulness beyond what we expected. I regret not being able to order more options. People seeking culinary discoveries will enjoy this spot. read more

I enjoyed everything about my experience here. Every item confirms their cooking skill. Besides, the workers always treat customers nicely. This restaurant lives up to the talk. The dishes were great and staff professional. read more

Everything went well! My third time in a week. Twice to Wall Street and brought the hubby to Astoria Sunday. We are former Peruvian restaurant owners and everything was delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

The fast casual scene got a bit more flavorful. Brasa is really mindful about all facets of their business: the food isn't just delicious, it's also well thought out, displayed well, served with kindness, and quick. This is a powerful place to stop for lunch in fidi. Everyone was so nice and the manager will walk around and ask if you have questions or if he could help you decide while waiting on line. I absolutely love how they use piping bags for the avocado cream and sweet potato. Will definitely be back again and hope to see them on DoorDash in case I need to have a shortened lunch. I would love to see a little more explanation of some of the flavors - there's lots of ingredients I don't recognize and it would be helpful for decision making! (But I'm sure everything will be delicious) read more

Kind of bland. I don't think they steered me in the correct direction on what to order? Also the sauces and options you can include are limited to the bowl you choose. I am not sure what needs to change to be honest. The employees are friendly and efficient. The place is very clean. Just the food isn't good read more

$16 for a bowl with only a quarter pound of meat. The food was good but not for the price!

The food is delicious but management is horrible. I believe Natalie is her name the so called manager is rude and has a disgusting attitude. I saw her treat the employees like garbage, screaming at them calling them stupid. I came in one day when she wasn't in the restaurant and the environment felt different, the employees seemed more upbeat, happy and friendly but when she's there it's a different story. Where I come from it doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, everyone deserves respect! I won't ever come to this location again until they change management. DO BETTER! read more

Healthy food and very simple to order online using the app. I order 5-10 minutes prior to arriving and the bowls are always ready. Fresh ingredients and "decent" value for a NYC lunch. read more

Had the best salad here last week and haven't stopped thinkin bout it since , need to get back down to Wall Street area for round 2 , awesome stuff read more

Brasa is an outstanding new takeout lunch option - the flavors are fresh and bright and a little bit out the ordinary and the quality of the ingredients is top-notch. I had the Tuna Ceviche Bowl, and it was delicious - earthy tri-color quinoa, crunchy quicos and sweet jumbo corn, yummy squash and avocado purees. I can't post a photo, because it was so tasty that I ate it all as soon as I got back to my desk, and all I have now is an empty bowl! The assembly line was running a little bit slow, because the location is absolutely brand new and the staff were clearly still getting into their rhythm, but everyone was super pleasant and helpful. No one goes to a takeout bowl place for the 'ambiance', but they are doing all the important stuff right - signage is clear and informative, it is easy to see the ingredients, and everything is attractive and sparkling clean. read more