An Ecuadorian Restaurant in Manhattan for Black Ceviche

Restaurante Ecuatoriano Genesis is the Ecuadorian restaurant in Manhattan locals treat as a standing habit, and the menu explains it. Sweet chicken hayacas and ceviche de concha lead, and family style platters give the table a communal shape.

The cold soup is the one to talk about. It runs black and tastes deep, a striking plate that stays with you. Around it sit the stews and seafood that give the meal its clear Ecuadorian signature.

Simple seating and an unpretentious neighborhood atmosphere keep the focus on the cooking, and the charming wait staff adds the warmth. Service runs Monday through Sunday from 10 AM to half past nine PM. Find it at 538 W 207th St, where the kitchen keeps Ecuadorian tradition at the center of every platter.