Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City
Did you know you can get great deals at lunchtime in NYC? Many fancy restaurants lower their prices significantly for many of their signature dishes at a time when most people are at work or don’t think about sitting down for a full meal.
Sen Sakana has some pretty good lunch deals especially when you compare the same dishes to the dinner menu. I don’t know if the portion sizes vary from one meal to the next, but I was very happy to order stuff that at dinner would cost me almost twice as much.
For instance, the velvety House Crafted Tofu which was served with salmon roe and a fancy but strange tube of citrus juice goes for $14 in the evening and just $6 during the day. Score!
Of all the deals I scored, the most interesting and delicious to me was the Torched Salmon Ceviche.
The menu at Sen Sakana is based around Nikkei which is a classic Japanese fusion cuisine in Peru. It hasn’t received quite as much attention in the US so this classy restaurant was well overdue.
The torched salmon ceviche is a perfect example of this melding of flavors and cultures. What looks like a plate of sashimi grade salmon is slightly cooked with peppery citric yuzu juice and topped with crunchy Peruvian corn kernels called cancha. Aji Limo provides a bit of heat and a few onions add potency as does the herbal distinct shiso leaf.
Sen Sakana has been going strong for a few years now with its exciting Nikkei dishes. It’s a worthy lunch spot and you’ll leave with more money in your pocket than those chumps at dinner. Price: $12 (lunch), $22 (dinner)
| SEN SAKANA |
| 28 West 44th Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenue), Midtown West (212) 221-9560 |
| sensakana.com |
