I realized the other day I was long overdue to acknowledge my adoration for one of the five…read moreboroughs' best restaurants - FIELDTRIP (original and premiere location in Harlem) - so a friend and I had lunch here on 4/25/26. Read on if you desire genuine knowledge and only dine out with intention. First, and most importantly, shouts to Myles and the team working this day. The salmon in my Jerk Salmon Bowl and my friend's Atlantic Salmon Bowl was flaky, tender, juicy, and perfect. The rices (white with Jerk, black forbidden with Atlantic) confirmed and celebrated what Chef JJ Johnson wrote in his must-have book The History of Rice. This is to say there is no rice like FIELDTRIP rice: soft, sturdy, sweet, savory, herby, attaches to sauce and protein and vegetables when you want it to, remains on its own when you simply want to enjoy it by itself. The plantains and greens that accompany are ridonkulous icing on the salmon sundae. If you aren't a fan of Brussels sprouts, you likely have good reasons. And, you owe it to yourself to order Crispy Brussels. Besides being cooked so they are toothsome, textured, and still sweet, they're quartered or sixthed, which makes them easier to enjoy and perfect carriers for the crispy bits that top them. I love oxtail. To enjoy this rarely served beef element in a perfectly wrapped and fried egg roll added to my adoration. After bite one, I literally unwrapped my half to see how the shredded meat was coexisting. No saucing was necessary, though the Avocado Cilantro and New Jack Sticky BBQ (both of which were enjoyed by me via spoon) would have enhanced the roll most righteously. Lastly, when you dine in or take away from FIELDTRIP, you need Nana's Bread. It is what you might enjoy if a freshly made flour tortilla, naan, pita, and focaccia met, joined, and were put through a presser. I would dip and dredge Nana's Bread in everything. Your next meal needs to come from FIELDTRIP. Period.

Amazing food, Amazing service, Indoor dining is an option. Everyone was friendly and good vibes…read morewere given by the customers and staff. You can see that this restaurant is a staple to the community. My shrimp bowl I thought was delicious although it could have used a bit more rice to soak up the curry that was in the bowl. Our crab pockets were really good too. This restaurant is definitely a hit and I will recommend this particular one. I will be back! Shoutout to my server who helped me that day I don't know how to pronounce her full name but it had Anna in it. She gave what every restaurant should give. Five star service with a pleasant attitude. Two Thumbs Up! Happy Yelping!

Yum! This place was within walking distance of where I was staying and my friend recommended it to…read moreme. All the other restaurants were jampacked with people watching the FIFA games. This place didn't have a TV so we were able to grab a seat and some food. Their chicken Chicharron is absolutely delicious. Arroz con gandulees also a hit. There is plenty of seating which I appreciate when all the other places are so small. I went back again.

Decent food needs more flavor and seasoning though honestly but I'll definitely try it one more…read moretime to give it another chance

I had the sweet and sour fish with glass noodles. The dish was flavorless. It was very sweet. I…read morealso had sweet plantains which were good but overpriced. The staff was did not communicate well to one another so we had to repeat the same order and request to two different people of which caused us to waste an additional 12 minutes at the restaurant. The space is not large but they do make room. This is my second time here in over 7 years and each time the other person chose this restaurant. They are on the low scale of places to eat in NYC. I give it two stars because it was on Broadway near the train and the bus.

Ate there baked chicken a couple times dined in and to go and both separate times the food was…read moreamazing can def count on them for any great eats

There's no place like home at Spaha Soul! The owner, Artist, is a hell of a host -- he shows so…read moremuch love, care, realness, and comfort to ALL his guests. BYOB is a plus! Why spend $45+ for drinks when you can buy your own bottle(s) for the same price? Artist sets the perfect ambiance and music for people to vibe to, and he tailors it for any occasion -- especially a lovely date night. My husband agrees he doesn't get SOUL food like he does here. We taste the LOVE! I highly recommend everything on the menu. My personal favorites are the fried chicken, pork chop with a side of mac and cheese, vegan collard greens, and cornbread. Last night, I tried the Stuchi (steak and crabmeat roulade with a tasty Cajun roux) -- a unique, elevated dish I'll be thinking about all summer. We also loved the crab cakes (real crab!), ceviche spring roll, and watermelon salad! Thank you, Artist -- we love Spaha Soul

Ordered gumbo yesterday. It was decent, but not great. The rice was a bit mushy, and the flavor was…read morelacking depth. It was just an average dish. Wouldn't rush to have it again.

Excellent food and great ceviche!…read more It is the food, not necessarily the ambiance... Will always return just for the ceviche!

Absolutely delicious. My first time trying Peruvian food and the flavors are really, really good…read more Tried the ceviche and it's a must try. Also, they give a little bowl of corn nuts. Yummy. The lomo Saltado was fire!!!

My sister and I went to have an early dinner a couple Saturdays ago and we had a wonderful time! We…read moreboth had a Puffed bowl and shared a Wild Shrimp Po'boy. It was so good, we ordered another Po boy! She also ordered one to go! Will definitely return, loved the atmosphere! Everyone was super friendly with great service!

Good food Great Customer Service I found this NYC secret, and I definitely recommend it to…read moreanyone looking for a delicious BITE!!

Not bad, freshly made food. Quality ingredients. I was influenced & La Dinastia has been on my list…read moresince pandemic times (thanks @RighteousEats !) & the upper west side seems so far, but this restaurant is a block away from the 1/2 train at 72nd St. It's actually a very busy vibrant commercial street hub - Gray's Papaya on the corner. This restaurant sits comfortably on the middle of the block and definitely looks like it's been there for a while. I think for over 30 years? Yes I came for the fried chicken and green sauce. They have a $15.50 lunch special but ended up picking up dinner since I was finally in the area. The #12 Crackling Chicken (white meat) w/ Pork Fried Rice is $26. The portion is Very Generous! Literally 6 large pieces of chicken breast (split open thinly & battered). I made sure to ask for the green sauce & they gave me a little bag of 3 containers. It's a kind of cilantro garlic herby aoli. I always expect a kind of Mama's Empanadas (Colombian) spicy version, but this (maybe Peruvian?) will always be mayo-forward? It's tasty, but nothing *So special - better than the Chino Peruvian place in my Queens neighborhood; but idk it's mayo. For some reason they gave me a House Special Fried Rice instead of the Pork Fried Rice that comes with the order. This was excellent! (Haven't had American-style Chinese Food in years...cuz when you grow up selling quality versions of it...) Had large cubes of seared! ham, char sui (Roast Pork) & bouncy shrimp. Nice umami undertones. About the chicken - it was good, medium crispy, medium juicy, slightly brined & well made. BUT - it's Just Fried Chicken. TBH after a few bites, I wonder if they're inspired by Popeyes. The chicken meat is better than Popeyes, but overall that's what it reminded me of (& Popeyes does a good job btw). IDK - I was influenced to expect some kind of special seasoning with the chicken, maybe a Chinese salt & pepper blend? I wonder if I'd like the bone-in chicken / dark meat option more. I recommend this combo meal, would be interested in seeing how their other dishes are if I had a group to eat with. Happy to support a small business. I froze the other 3 chicken pieces for a future meal. Wonder if one of the little green sauces freezes well too. The restaurant feels really homey and was full on a 6:30 PM on a Sunday. But people didn't seem to have to wait too long. There were a few customers waiting for to-go orders alongside me at the front bar area. It's funny when the young staff acts abruptly rude "How many!", but you know they're 2nd Gen. hope this business sticks around for many more years, very 80's - 90's Chinese American Latin feel!

Happy New Year! In…read morecase you were wondering where I was after a three and a half week absence, I had to attend to some personal matters, but I am back and here to get 2026 off the mat with someplace I have never been to. Conveniently located only a short walk from the 72nd Street station on the 1/2/3, this restaurant follows the same model as La Caridad 72. Chinese/Cuban cuisine, mixed in with other dishes from South America. These are two cuisines that are integral to the human condition. Do not frown upon this combo, or you will instantly regret it. As I got here at the tail end of their lunch rush, I was given a lunch menu, so I ordered a wonton soup, with a chicken lo mein with a side of plantains. Got all that? Unfortunately, the wonton soup lacks a little here. The wontons fall apart and the soup has little character. It does come with several wontons as well as a side of crispy wonton strips, and some duck sauce, but overall it was an underwhelming soup. The duck sauce and wonton strips were a great way to set up the main dish, much like peanuts at a bar. They also allowed my stomach to reset in order to get ready for the heavy stuff. Lo mein is not heavy by any means, but combined with the plantains really created an excellent combination. The noodles are good perfectly, the chicken has tons of flavor, and the plantains are cooked to perfection with an outstanding taste and texture. I will eat these anywhere, anytime. The portion is nice too for a lunch meal. I did not feel shortchanged at all. The menu has other offerings that tried to seduce me into staying longer and having a more expensive bill. Any other time I would have caved like a 18 year old at a strip club. Thankfully I have more restraint than that, so I just asked for the check, paid, and walked out. As I speak some Spanish, I was hoping to use this skill there, but I read the room and saw that this was not the arena to do that. Oh well. There is a time and place for everything. Now I have to make some time for a return visit. If a visit to this restaurant was any indication, I think 2026 is going to be a unique year for me.

Delicious for take out! I needed a quick bite and this was right around the corner from my hotel…read moreand the food sounded yum! I ordered a few different dishes, from calamari, to a shrimp dish with rice. I don't remember the names of the dishes, but it was all delectable and I found myself eating more and more of my leftovers throughout the day. Even at night I kept eating away. The location was very charming on arrival, and the server was very helpful with recommendations. The ambiance is intimate and charming, great for a catch up with friends or even a date. The sauces and slaw that came with the food were delectable! Especially the sauce for the calamari! Yum!!! I would definitely eat here again on a future trip to New York. I'd try some other things on the menu for sure!

Always one of my favorite places. From the service to the quality of food, cannot stop recommending…read morethis place. Not pictured are the fries that also came with this combo. The chicken was perfection so moshing and juicy. The space is big and expect it to be busy around dinner time. We got here around 6 and by 630-7 most tables were full. Come here with empty bellies and leave full and happy.