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My Kitchen My Country
Ecuadorian cuisine at it's finest.
This place is only a few miles from my home, but I'd never heard of it. How's that possible? Well, I'd never heard of a little website called Yelp until a few weeks ago either. Thanks to Yelpers I have discovered a hidden gem in my hood.
The restaurant has been around for 5 years and the first year it was open (2003) it was voted best new restaurant by Phoenix Magazine - well deserved. I was not familiar with Ecuadorian food before this dining experience, but am now an adoring fan.
Tried the following:
Sobrebarriga Bogotana (yes I had to write these down): Oh my god, melt in your mouth delicious brisket stewed in flavorful tomato/onion stew. Boiled potatoes served in a sour cream onion sauce.
Bandeja Paisa: A smorgasbord of items. Rice, beans, carne asada, chorizo, plantains, fried egg, avocado + more. This is the perfect dish if you want to sample a lot of items.
There is AT LEAST 10 more items I saw on the menu that I want to try. Can't wait to return!
The only downfall is the place is tiny - I mean really tiny - 6 tables tiny. Lunch weekday was no problem, but I'd bet the weekend peak hours will require a wait.
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