This is one of the first of a string of newer places to open up along Taylor street in Little Italy. I came in not really knowing what to expect at all because i had never really eaten Brazilian food before. Walking in the first time i was a little over-whelmed because you order before sitting down. So i stood there for a while, looking stupidly at the menu and finally decided on the steak Picanha sandwich with mango ($7.95). It sounds a little strange, i know, but i absolutely love mango so i figured I'd give it a try. I also ordered the chicken pasteis ($1.75) and sweet potato fries ($1 extra in place of regular fries that come with the sandwich). I tried the chicken first. its a little like an empanda with some shredded chicken, corn, and garlic inside. Alone, it didn't have too much flavor, i thought it was a little bland. It came with a small container of salsa which i ended up dipping it in. the salsa made a world of difference, it was spicy but not too much, and has just a small amount of tanginess to it.
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Chicken Pasteis |
Next - the sandwich. the sandwich is served on a bun with sliced steak and chopped mango, with a little bit of lettuce and tomato and a mayo spread.I wasn't sure what to expect but seriously, it was like heaven in a bite. i sometimes shy away from steak in sandwiches because it can be extra chewy, but the steak in this sandwich is perfectly tender. the mango pieces are always perfectly ripe and the mayo melts in between the pieces of steak perfectly. I've gotten this sandwich several times since and its always just as tasty. (they have another option with pineapple instead of mango and its delicious as well, but not quite as good).
Steak Pichana Sandwich with Mango and Sweet Potato Fries - yum!! |
And finally-- the sweet potato fries. I love sweet potato fries and if i see them on a menu i will always order that over regular fries. these do not disappoint. they are crispy on the outside and moist and mushy on the inside -- the epitome of all that a sweet potato fry should be.
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