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214 1st Ave
New York,
NY
10009
40.7305
-73.9832
Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village
What People Are Saying About Elvie's Turo-Turo -- CLOSED
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…
07/15/09
Filipino food?? I think not!!!
by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch
I ate here 4 times to see if my previous impressions were wrong. They were right. The food is over-priced and disgusting (for a lack of a better word). Not worth the time or the money.
07/09/06
A Palatable Filipino Dishes
by jrnunez at Citysearch
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.
- Pros: Readiness
- Cons: Space
02/19/06
Mouth said more, stomach said full
by culturalenigma at Citysearch
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".
- Pros: Filling, frugal, SO GOOD!
- Cons: more seats, need a bigger stomach, need bigger mouth.
The Details on Elvie's Turo-Turo -- CLOSED
Know Before You Go:
Catering is available if ordered three days in advance, and takeout is always available.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Family Style Dining
