Chimi Luisa

4.5 (153)restaurant

1351 St Nicholas Ave

A tiny Manhattan counter serving up Dominican street food, from savory chimi sandwiches to crispy batata frita.

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Step inside this narrow storefront and you are immediately greeted by the rich smell of frying meats. The setup is a tiny take-out storefront with limited counter seating. Beyond the standard sandwiches, the menu features classic Dominican street eats like tostones, fried yuca, and longaniza con batata frita, best washed down with fresh cereza juice. While the main options are praised for being clean and flavorful, some of the fried bites like the quipes and bolas de yuca can run a bit small.


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Limited seatingMostly takeout

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