Elvie's Turo-Turo
(212) 473-7785
214 1st Ave
New York,
NY
10009
40.7305
-73.9832
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Elvie's Turo-Turo
The Editor
Keith Wagstaff
Citysearch
The Scene
Behind the often-fogged windows at this small restaurant is a homey atmosphere, full of smiling employees and Filipino families crowded around simple red tables. The menu (which changes daily) is scrawled on a blackboard above the glass counter, where food is served cafeteria-style.
The Food
Satisfied exclamations of "Masarap!" (Tagalog for "delicious") vouch for the authenticity of the food, including the highly addictive lumpiang shanghai, small, crispy fried spring rolls filled with a zesty mix of ground pork, carrots, soy sauce and garlic. For the entrees, the adobo, tangy chicken or pork swimming with vinegar, soy sauce and garlic, is a perfect addition to a mound of fluffy white rice. The fiercely pungent tinola matches chicken in a sinus-clearing ginger broth littered with spinach. For dessert, try the halo halo, a drink mixing crunchy shaved ice with a creamy mixture of milk, sugar, sweet beans and cold ice cream.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 15, 2008
We get takeout from here all the time - the ginger soup with taro and spinach is the best, especially if you are feeling a little under the weather. We also love the pork with spicy brown sauce. Plantains are delicious.
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jrnunez
July 09, 2006
Having been in many different filipino restaurants accross the country, I can safely say that the food @ Elvie's Turo-Turo is palatable. Unfortunately, If you are thinking of having some friends over, you may have to settle for take home. The place does not have a lot of space for comfortable dining. This is not a good place for a romantic or business dining experience either. However, the staff was very friendly, the price was affordable and the food is definitely authentic. I would recommend this restaurant for a casual and "on the go" Filipino dining choice whenever you are in New York City. I will rate the restaurant a "3" for space, a "5" for location, a "6" for affordability, a "5" for portions and a "7" for taste. Go and check it out. You may like it.
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culturalenigma
February 19, 2006
You walk in and instantly are transported into any Filipina's house. Grandma, Mom, Auntie, doesn't matter..... Binegar, soy sauce, pish sauce, garLIC, ginger, chicken, lechon, oh man, it was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good. I swear I thought my grandma would walk out of the kitchen any moment. Just like a home cooked meal, literally. AND, all the "pood" and even dessert was under $20 for two people including drinks and dessert. The restaurant doesn't have a lot of space, but that's ok. If you want "hip" and no taste for too much money, go somewhere else. If you want to be reminded of home, or experience REAL Pilipino Pood Pirst Hand "honey", then you'll go to Elvies. BTW - Coyote Ugly is just up the street for those of you who want "trendy".
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Know Before You Go:
Catering is available if ordered three days in advance, and takeout is always available.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Family Style Dining
