Ponty Bistro

This place is absolutely awesome. I have heard a lot about this Harlem staple, so the last time I was in the area I just knew I had to try their food. And man oh man was I glad I did. Sitting down with a friend of mine we first decided to try an appetizer to share. Thankfully we chose the Crispy tuna. Flash fried and served on top of a Wasabi cream sauce and then drenched in a soy glaze, this was the perfect way to start our meal off. The tuna was cooked to perfection. Crispy on the outside and beautifully rare on the inside. I knew we made the perfect choice to dine here as I liked my plate when I was done. My friend then chose to order the whole branding fish. When I saw the plate come to the table I was floored by the size of the fish... not to mention the accompaniments. A decadent home made salsa and some cous-cous rounded out this perfect dish. The fish was both Crispy yet light. Flakey and delicious. I decided to try their pot of mussels served in a creamy west African spiced broth. Some of the best mussels I have eaten in a long time. The broth was incredible savory and the bread they served with it was the perfect pairing to sop up all that delicious broth that was left after I devoured the mussels. It had the perfect spice blend to them, and I am already salivating just thinking about them. After we finished we happened to run into the head chef who was so nice and accommodating. He had the most sincere smile as we thanked him for a truly lovely lunch. I can't wait to stop back in at the Ponty Bistro the next time I am in Harlem. Such a great spot. Definitely a must go to if you're in this area of Manhattan.