Harlemite Peruvian Cuisine Menu

Name: Harlemite Peruvian Cuisine
Price range: $$

231 Lenox Ave, New York, NY

Most ordered

Combos

Complete meals built to satisfy — rotisserie chicken, rice, sides, and a drink all in one.

1/4 Pollo a LA Brasa

1/4 chicken with fries, fried rice, salad, and Inca Kola.

$17.00

Central Harlem Combo

Whole chicken, salchipapa, fried rice, red beans, sweet plantains, and one can of Inca Kola.

$50.00

Chicken Wings & Chaufa

4 pc chicken wings, vegetable fried rice, green sauce, and Inca Kola.

$16.00

Chicharrón de Pollo

Breaded fried chicken, French fries, salad, and Inca Kola. Served with green sauce.

$16.00

Appetizers

Start your meal with Peruvian classics — from crispy tequeños to stuffed papas and golden yuca.

Tempura Shrimp

Lightly battered shrimp, fried to a delicate crisp.

$17.00

Croquetas Ají de Gallina

Crispy croquettes filled with Peru's classic creamy ají amarillo chicken.

$14.00

Pollo al Limón

Fried wings marinated in Pisco with lemon sauce

$12.00

Causa Rellena de Pollo

Chilled layered potato cake filled with seasoned chicken salad in a zesty ají amarillo base.

$11.00

Papa Rellena

Two golden fried potato balls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, raisins, and onions.

$14.00

Yuca a la Huancaina

Golden fried yuca served with our creamy, mildly spicy Huancaína cheese sauce.

$12.00

Causa Rellena de Atún

Chilled layered potato cake filled with seasoned tuna salad in a zesty ají amarillo base.

$14.00

Papa a la Huancaína

Boiled potatoes smothered in a creamy, mildly spicy Huancaína cheese sauce.

$11.00

Tequeños

Crispy fried dough sticks filled with melted cheese — a crowd favorite.

$13.00

Large Jalea (To Share)

A generous shareable platter of mixed fried seafood served with onion salad and fried yuca.

$42.00

Seafood

Fresh from the ocean — fried, grilled, and sautéed seafood prepared with Peruvian flair.

Mix Seafood Platter (Jalea)

Fried seafood and fish served with onion salad and fried yuca.

$29.00

Chicharrón de Pescado

$21.00

Chicharrón de Camarones

$26.50

Chicharrón de Calamar

Crispy fried squid rings served with a dipping sauce.

$23.00

Shrimp Garlic (Ajillo) Sauce

Juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Served with rice.

$26.50

Camarón Saltado

Sautéed shrimp stir-fried with tomatoes, onions, and soy sauce. Served with fries and rice.

$25.00

Seafood Rice

Peruvian-style rice cooked with a medley of fresh seafood.

$29.00

Salmon Saltado

Sautéed salmon with tomato, onions and soy sauce. Served with hand cut fries and white rice.

$25.00

Whole Fish (Pescado a la Chorrillana)

Whole fried fish topped with a savory Chorrillana sauce of tomatoes, onions, and peppers.

$24.00

Grilled Salmon

Grilled salmon fillet served with your choice of sauce and side.

$21.00

Salmon & Shrimp

A surf-and-surf duo — grilled salmon and sautéed shrimp served together.

$27.00

Pescado a lo Macho

Breaded fried fish fillet topped with a rich spicy seafood sauce. Served with fried yuca and rice.

$29.00

Shrimp & Broccoli

Sautéed shrimp, broccoli, ginger, and soy sauce. Served with rice and fried yuca.

$25.00

Filete Frito a la Chorrillana

Fried fish fillet topped with a savory Chorrillana sauce of tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Served with yuca and rice.

$24.00

Chef's Specialties

Our signature dishes — from slow-roasted Pollo a la Brasa to the bold flavors of Lomo Saltado.

Tallarín a la Huancaína Beef

Pasta tossed in a creamy Huancaína sauce, topped with tender beef.

$22.00

Tallarín a la Huancaína Chicken

Pasta tossed in a creamy Huancaína sauce, topped with grilled chicken.

$19.00

Tallarín Saltado

Stir-fried noodles with soy sauce, tomatoes, onions, and your choice of protein.

$18.00+

Bistec a la Pobre

Grilled thin steak served with fries, sweet plantain, fried egg, and yellow rice.

$23.00

Lomo Saltado

Peru's iconic stir-fry — tender beef strips with tomatoes, onions, and soy sauce. Served with fries and rice.

$30.00

Pollo Saltado

Stir-fried chicken with tomatoes, onions, and soy sauce. Served with fries and rice.

$17.50

Pollo a la Brasa Whole Chicken

Whole rotisserie chicken served with salad and your choice of yellow rice or fries.

$28.00

1/2 Pollo a la Brasa

Half rotisserie chicken served with your choice of sides.

$15.00

Tacacho Seafood

Mashed plantain patties served with a rich mixed seafood topping.

$25.00

Pollo al Sillao

Chicken and broccoli cooked with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey. Topped with sesame seeds.

$18.00

Pollo Nikkei

Japanese-Peruvian fusion chicken with a savory soy-ginger glaze.

$20.00

Grilled Chicken Breast

Juicy grilled chicken breast served with your choice of sides.

$17.00

Soups

Rich, hearty Peruvian soups loaded with fresh seafood and bold coastal flavors.

Parihuela (Seafood Soup)

A bold, spicy Peruvian seafood stew with fish, shrimp, and shellfish in a rich aromatic broth.

$19.50

Chupe de Camarones (Shrimp Soup)

A hearty Peruvian shrimp chowder with potatoes, corn, and cream.

$17.50

Chupe de Mariscos (Fish And Shrimp)

A rich coastal chowder packed with fish, shrimp, and vegetables.

$17.50

Salads

Fresh, vibrant salads with bold ingredients — from grilled salmon to crispy fried octopus.

Harlemite Salad

Fresh mixed greens with bold toppings and house dressing — our Harlem-inspired take on a classic.

$16.00

Octopus & Orange Salad

Mesclun salad topped with breaded fried octopus and orange.

$37.00+

Salmon Chalaco Salad

Grilled salmon over fresh greens with a bright citrus dressing.

$38.00+

Arroz Chaufa

Peru's beloved take on fried rice — wok-tossed with your choice of protein or mix, and packed with flavor.

Arroz Chaufa de Pollo

Peruvian-style fried rice wok-tossed with chicken, egg, soy sauce, and scallions.

$16.00

Arroz Chaufa de Res

Peruvian-style fried rice wok-tossed with beef, egg, soy sauce, and scallions.

$19.00

Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos

Peruvian-style fried rice wok-tossed with fresh seafood, egg, soy sauce, and scallions.

$24.00

Arroz Chaufa Especial

The best of both worlds — Peruvian fried rice wok-tossed with chicken and shrimp.

$22.50

Arroz Chaufa Harlemite

Our signature Harlem-inspired chaufa — a bold twist on the Peruvian classic.

$24.00

Plant-Based

Plant-based dishes full of flavor — from vegan chaufa to sautéed vegetables and fresh poke bowls.

Coconut Rice 🌱

VEGAN. Fragrant rice slow-cooked in coconut milk.

$15.00

Vegan Chaufa 🌱

VEGAN. Peruvian-style fried rice with mixed vegetables and soy sauce — fully plant-based.

$14.00

Vegan Saltado 🌱

VEGAN. Sautéed vegetables with tomato, onion, mix vegetables and soy sauce. Served with hand cut fries and rice.

$16.00

Sides & Sauces

Complete your plate with fried yuca, sweet plantains, rice, sauces, and more.

Salchipapa

Sliced fried sausage and French fries. Accompanied with mayonnaise and ketchup.

$11.00

Red Beans

Slow-cooked red beans seasoned with herbs and spices.

$4.00

Fried Yuca

Crispy fried yuca sticks — golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.

$4.00

Sweet Plantains

Ripe plantains fried until caramelized and tender — naturally sweet and irresistible.

$5.00

Green Beans

Fresh steamed green beans, lightly seasoned.

$5.00

Rice

Fluffy white rice, a perfect companion to any dish.

$4.50

Fries

Crispy hand-cut French fries.

$4.00

Fried Plantain

Golden fried plantain slices, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

$6.50

Side Salad

Fresh mixed greens with a light house dressing.

$5.50

House Salad

A generous portion of fresh mixed greens with our signature house dressing.

$7.00

Huancaina Sauce 2 Oz

Our creamy, mildly spicy Huancaína cheese sauce — perfect for dipping.

$2.00

Ají Verde Sauce 2 Oz

Our signature Peruvian green sauce — creamy, herby, and mildly spicy.

$1.50

Ají Verde Sauce 8 Oz

A larger portion of our signature Peruvian green sauce — creamy, herby, and mildly spicy.

$6.00

Rocoto Cream 2 Oz

A bold, spicy Peruvian rocoto pepper cream sauce.

$1.50

Homemade Tartar Sauce

Classic creamy tartar sauce, made in-house.

$1.50

Spicy Sauce 2 Oz

A fiery house hot sauce — a little goes a long way.

$2.00

Desserts

End on a sweet note with homemade brownies and refreshing tropical sorbets.

Brownie a la Moda

Warm chocolate brownie served with a scoop of ice cream.

$12.00

Coconut Sorbet

Smooth and creamy coconut sorbet with a delicate tropical sweetness.

$10.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Quench your thirst with Peruvian classics like Chicha Morada, fresh juices, and refreshing mocktails.

Soda

Your choice of classic soft drink.

$4.00

Mango Juice

Sweet, tropical mango juice made from ripe mangoes.

$6.50

Small Sparkling Water

Chilled sparkling water, crisp and refreshing.

$4.50

Large Sparkling Water

Chilled sparkling water, crisp and refreshing — a larger pour.

$7.50

Small Still Water

Still mineral water, clean and pure.

$4.50

Large Still Water

Still mineral water, clean and pure — a larger pour.

$7.50

N-Jito

A refreshing alcohol-free mojito with lime, mint, ginger, and sparkling water.

$12.00

Tropical Blue

A vibrant tropical mocktail with coconut cream, pineapple juice, and blue curacao.

$12.00