Las Perlas — Restaurant in New York

This rating is based on one visit, one dish, both of which were - on a jam-packed Friday afternoon - a success.

The wait, at 12:30 on a Friday, at first seemed insurmountable, but these guys turned out to be skillfull and efficient at moving things along - I was seated within 5 minutes of arriving. I'll weigh in on the plus side regarding the service. It was attentive, professional, even helpful, at a pretty busy time.

My dish - Scallops and Conch in spicy XO Sauce - is the type that any Cantonese venue worth a damn will knock out of the park. The scallops were fat, juicy and had a nice wok sear along the edges. The conch was just chewy enough, with just enough give. The mildly spicy XO sauce was laid on with a light hand, and brought everything together, with some pea pods for a little added crunch.

Looking forward to coming back with...

First time back in almost two years and it was a nostalgic homecoming. No diners when I was there, but still a family atmosphere. They cranked up the music to keep me company while I waited.

Menu prices are roughly $1 more than printed prices and they’ll tell you in advance.

Pupusas still best steaming hot. Breakfast platter was super filling and large enough to split between two people.

5 -...

Food is always consistently delicious. I’ve ordered their food but when I’m on the go, I order their mix pupusas. And let me tell you, these people don’t mess around. They make sure everything is fresh. The tomato sauce is nice and thick. The cabbage taste crispy fresh. The restaurant itself is nice inside with lots of seating availability. This is the type a spot I...