Purple Yam
- 1314 Cortelyou Rd., New York, 11226, United States
- 25 - 50 USD • Asian, Filipino
Take Away
From lumpia to bbq ribs, takeout is available but check Facebook for hours and the menu.
Purple Yam
- 1314 Cortelyou Rd., New York, 11226, United States
- 25 - 50 USD • Asian, Filipino
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Owners Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan mix and match Filipino dishes in a distinctly successful way at this neighborhood café. Arguably one of the most fast-growing and intriguing cuisines on both coasts, this outpost from the team behind "Memories of Philippine Kitchens" flaunts a smart, urbane mix of local families and savvy gourmands. Sharing is key so you can sample a bit of everything, including pajeon, a delicious Korean-style scallion-and-shrimp pancake. Then linger over the universally loved pancit luglug (call ahead to order); or oxtail kare-kare, braised in sauce of peanut butter, onions, tomatoes and garlic.
The dessert carte may just unveil such enticing treats as champorrado, house-made ice creams and sorbets. Infused shochu is a hit at all times.
- = Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
- ò Simple restaurant
Speciality
- Chicken adobo-braised in rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and Thai chili pepper, and coconut milk
- Oxtails stewed in tomatoes and peanuts
- Halo halo
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