Heights native here. If you lived in the building right across from El Malecon, then you must have lived in what was my old building - 700 W 175th Street. I lived in apt 1G. I remember when the space occupied by El Malecon was a donut shop called Classic Doughnut. Though I left the Heights for FL in ‘85, I’ve dined at El Malecon several times when visiting back. Great food! During our last visit there, my wife had their mofongo, same as you had in this video, which was excellent. My MIL, who’s an ultra-picky eater, STILL talks about their mofongo - and she was there only once, 10 years ago! Great video, makes me miss my old neighborhood.
Great video. Thanks for showcasing this beautiful neighborhood. There are many Chinese communities throughout Latin America and the fusion of their traditional foods with Latin flavors is amazing. Chofán (the name) comes from the Chinese word for fried rice Chao Fan. In Perú, it is called Chaufa. All delicious versions of fried rice adapted to the local palates and ingredients in Latin America. As the dish changed and adapted in new places, so did its name phonetically change to approximate local speech patterns.
Some serious eats going on! That rice looked like it wasn’t no joke & they didn’t get greedy with the shrimp either lol (one shrimp rule is a thing at some places btw lol). But yeah, NYC is on my bucket list for foodie adventures so I’m definitely going to sub and check out more of your vids. Keep doing what you do!
Yes the shrimp struggle is all too real lol. As a matter of fact, I went to a Chinese restaurant recently to try out some fried rice. They must’ve really liked me because they put 3 in there 😊 Most def will tap in with you for recommendations when I touch down out there. My first time going to NYC I could clearly see that food choices weren’t an issue. So many choices. Come to think of it, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on Silvia’s? I’ve heard mixed things about them but nonetheless know it’s a NYC institution. If you’ve been please do tell!
@@watitduful haha you got lucky! Yes, NYC has so many choices and I feel like I'm always finding new great spots that I can't believe I've never been to before. As for Sylvia's, I'm guessing you're talking about the soul food spot in Harlem. I've actually tried to go multiple times but there's always a super long wait! I want to go but honestly, I don't eat soul food often. I have plenty of friends who have gone with mixed reviews-mostly good food but very slow service. If I try ti out I'll let you know my take on it too!
I did didn’t I lol! Maybe it was the slacks idk 🤷🏾♂️ See that’s the thing about NYC’s culinary scene! It seems like it’s never ending options wise. I’m in the Bay Area and while we do have a reputable culinary scene it seems that NY’s trumps us a bit. One of the biggest complaints I get from my NY friends that live here is the pizza. I think it’s safe to assume that’s anywhere outside of NYC though lol. Yeah I’m talking about that Sylvia’s. Interesting! So the line itself is a tedious task. That’s wild but telling! I’ve heard about the slow service as well as customer service and the food quality. Either way, they must be doing something right in there. But yeah, definitely let me know your thoughts when you try it!
kipe is a Lebanese dish brought by the Christian Lebanese migration at the beginning of 1900 our current president Luis Abinader "Abin-ader" father came in the migration. thank you for showing the beauty of our neighborhood.
Hi I’m Dominican and I’m going to newyork next week. How would I find all the Dominican spots in Washington heights if I’m catching the subway from Manhattan. Thanks
Oh awesome! So washington heights is at the top of manhattan. You can take the A train (uptown) and get off anywhere between 175th street and Dykman and walk along Broadway (to about 181st street)or St. Nicholas Ave. You can also take the 1 train (uptown) and get out anywhere between 168th street and 207. Honestly, if you look at a map and walk along any of the main streets between 168th and around the Dykman area, you'll find what you're looking for! Hopefully this helps 😊
You're missing mangú los tres golpes, la bandera, moro con carne de ré encebollado, in my opinion not the full experience but at least you got pastelitos.
While Mofongo is made in the DR it did not originated in our country, what is really ours and representative of our cuisine is the Mangu dish. Please get the facts straight.
Monfongo is NOT a Dominican/ PUERTO Rican food . It is an AUTHENTIC Puerto Rican dish . THE DISREPECT OF Dominican claiming soo many Puerto rican dishes is so PATHETIC.
Mofongo is not puerto rican is a diminican dish it was name like that by a professional cook in puerto rico that by the way owned hes own restaurant., NOT PUERTO RICAN STOP SAYING THAT SHIT DO YOUR RESEARCH PEOPLE!
Wow great job. You really captured the authenticity of what it is like to live in Washington Heights.
Wow thats such a compliment! Thank you for watching 💕
Heights native here. If you lived in the building right across from El Malecon, then you must have lived in what was my old building - 700 W 175th Street. I lived in apt 1G. I remember when the space occupied by El Malecon was a donut shop called Classic Doughnut. Though I left the Heights for FL in ‘85, I’ve dined at El Malecon several times when visiting back. Great food! During our last visit there, my wife had their mofongo, same as you had in this video, which was excellent. My MIL, who’s an ultra-picky eater, STILL talks about their mofongo - and she was there only once, 10 years ago! Great video, makes me miss my old neighborhood.
Just want to say tres leches is made with whole, evaporated, and condensed milk. That’s why it’s named 3 leches.
Yes! You're so right! I just couldnt get it off the top of my head 😂 Thank you for the info and thanks for watching 💕
Hello new and dear friend
In cold weather such foods are very pleasant
I agree, Thank you!!
Once again my mouth is watering! Thanks
Haha of course!
Great video. Thanks for showcasing this beautiful neighborhood. There are many Chinese communities throughout Latin America and the fusion of their traditional foods with Latin flavors is amazing. Chofán (the name) comes from the Chinese word for fried rice Chao Fan. In Perú, it is called Chaufa. All delicious versions of fried rice adapted to the local palates and ingredients in Latin America. As the dish changed and adapted in new places, so did its name phonetically change to approximate local speech patterns.
What a cool piece of info- thanks for sharing and watching the video 😊
My mouth is watering, happy eating your street foods
Haha thank you! I appreciate your support 💕
I miss my old neighborhood... I grew up in that park.. that Bennet park. That was my old building right behind you right off fort Washington Ave
Great video 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴😎
Thanks, Jay!! I really appreciate you watching 😊
There is a "soy" sauce you can find uptown called "Salsa China" (cheena)
this is such a great food tour!!
Thank you!! I appreciate the support 💕
I like the originality of the video not that much editing so you know u aint lying🤤...
Haha no lies here! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it 😊👍🏽
@@SavaSnacks Colombian food next 🙏🏽
@@otfcolombia I like that idea! I've been thinking the same...maybe in queens!
@5:15 Joel came back to the park table high 😂 now he can enjoy the food
😂😂😂 no comment
My man makes a great co-host! Keep up the great work guys! Ese montro ta encendio
Hahah he is!! Thanks, Chris🙏🏽
Some serious eats going on! That rice looked like it wasn’t no joke & they didn’t get greedy with the shrimp either lol (one shrimp rule is a thing at some places btw lol). But yeah, NYC is on my bucket list for foodie adventures so I’m definitely going to sub and check out more of your vids. Keep doing what you do!
ONE SHRIMP ?! 🤯lol that's crazy!! Thanks for commenting and watching the videos! Let me know if you need any recommendations when you come 😊
Yes the shrimp struggle is all too real lol. As a matter of fact, I went to a Chinese restaurant recently to try out some fried rice. They must’ve really liked me because they put 3 in there 😊
Most def will tap in with you for recommendations when I touch down out there. My first time going to NYC I could clearly see that food choices weren’t an issue. So many choices.
Come to think of it, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on Silvia’s? I’ve heard mixed things about them but nonetheless know it’s a NYC institution. If you’ve been please do tell!
@@watitduful haha you got lucky!
Yes, NYC has so many choices and I feel like I'm always finding new great spots that I can't believe I've never been to before.
As for Sylvia's, I'm guessing you're talking about the soul food spot in Harlem. I've actually tried to go multiple times but there's always a super long wait! I want to go but honestly, I don't eat soul food often. I have plenty of friends who have gone with mixed reviews-mostly good food but very slow service. If I try ti out I'll let you know my take on it too!
I did didn’t I lol! Maybe it was the slacks idk 🤷🏾♂️
See that’s the thing about NYC’s culinary scene! It seems like it’s never ending options wise. I’m in the Bay Area and while we do have a reputable culinary scene it seems that NY’s trumps us a bit. One of the biggest complaints I get from my NY friends that live here is the pizza. I think it’s safe to assume that’s anywhere outside of NYC though lol.
Yeah I’m talking about that Sylvia’s. Interesting! So the line itself is a tedious task. That’s wild but telling! I’ve heard about the slow service as well as customer service and the food quality. Either way, they must be doing something right in there. But yeah, definitely let me know your thoughts when you try it!
Nice!
thank you and thanks for watching 👍🏽
Good video about dominican foods in NYC
Thanks, Albert!
I can't find that juice no where. I typed tres golpes drink nothing 😭 lol
I want cake!
Ese tiguere se ve que ta hartooooo de ella lmao 🤣 loco disimula oh cambia esa cara b 😂😂😂
lmao he probably is tired of me.
kipe is a Lebanese dish brought by the Christian Lebanese migration at the beginning of 1900 our current president Luis Abinader "Abin-ader" father came in the migration. thank you for showing the beauty of our neighborhood.
Wow thanks for the history! I appreciate you watching 🙏🏼
Hi I’m Dominican and I’m going to newyork next week. How would I find all the Dominican spots in Washington heights if I’m catching the subway from Manhattan. Thanks
Oh awesome! So washington heights is at the top of manhattan. You can take the A train (uptown) and get off anywhere between 175th street and Dykman and walk along Broadway (to about 181st street)or St. Nicholas Ave. You can also take the 1 train (uptown) and get out anywhere between 168th street and 207. Honestly, if you look at a map and walk along any of the main streets between 168th and around the Dykman area, you'll find what you're looking for! Hopefully this helps 😊
You're missing mangú los tres golpes, la bandera, moro con carne de ré encebollado, in my opinion not the full experience but at least you got pastelitos.
Haha, I agree but there's only o much you can eat in a day! Next time though!
@@SavaSnacks definitely please do, hopefully you'll enjoy it.
It doesnt just sound asian to us. Thats what the chinese restaurants call it iver there.
While Mofongo is made in the DR it did not originated in our country, what is really ours and representative of our cuisine is the Mangu dish. Please get the facts straight.
Monfongo is NOT a Dominican/ PUERTO Rican food . It is an AUTHENTIC Puerto Rican dish . THE DISREPECT OF Dominican claiming soo many Puerto rican dishes is so PATHETIC.
You don't say how much you pay for.
Mofongo is not puerto rican is a diminican dish it was name like that by a professional cook in puerto rico that by the way owned hes own restaurant., NOT PUERTO RICAN STOP SAYING THAT SHIT DO YOUR RESEARCH PEOPLE!