{"id":56805,"date":"2025-12-01T05:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/56805\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T05:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:00:08","slug":"review-a-taste-of-brazilian-cuisine-at-berimbau-nyc-in-midtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/56805\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: A taste of Brazilian cuisine at Berimbau NYC in Midtown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Berimbau NYC. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, November 30th, this journalist had the opportunity to dine at Berimbau NYC for dinner at its Midtown location.<\/p>\n<p>Background on \u2018Berimbau\u2019<\/p>\n<p>By definition, \u201cBerimbau\u201d is a traditional Angolan musical bow that is commonly used in Brazil. <\/p>\n<p>It is comprised of a single-stringed bow attached to a gourd resonator and is played with a stick and a coin or stone to create different tones and rhythms.<\/p>\n<p>The Midtown location of Berimbau NYC has been open for two years, and they also have a West Village restaurant, which has been open for 16 years.<\/p>\n<p>Appetizers<\/p>\n<p>One\u2019s culinary journey at Berimbau begins with their Appetizers. Their \u201cBrazilian Empanadas\u201d were filled with crab meat, and their \u201cYuca fries\u201d were topped with caramelized onions and shaved Parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Yuca-Fries-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Yuca Fries at Berimbau NYC\" class=\"wp-image-3820418\"\/>Yuca Fries at Berimbau NYC. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos<\/p>\n<p>In addition, their \u201cBeets &amp; White Bean Hummus\u201d was rich and creamy with roasted potatoes, pumpkin seeds, arugula, and oil.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Beets-White-Bean-Hummus-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Beets &amp; White Bean Hummus\" class=\"wp-image-3820417\"\/>Beets &amp; White Bean Hummus. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos.<\/p>\n<p>Main courses<\/p>\n<p>As an entr\u00e9e, one cannot go wrong with their \u201cPork Chops\u201d or their \u201cBife a Cavalo,\u201d the latter of which featured tender Prime New York strip streak, an organic sunny side up egg, roasted French fries, and herb sauce.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bife-a-Cavalo-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Bife a Cavalo\" class=\"wp-image-3820423\"\/>Bife a Cavalo. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos.<\/p>\n<p>Their \u201cPork Chops\u201d were juicy, accompanied with delicate squash and served with healthy Swiss chard, as well as cabbage salad (a variation of cole slaw) and acerola sauce. This dish alone is worth the visit to Berimbau NYC!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pork-Chops-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Pork Chops at Berimbau NYC\" class=\"wp-image-3820422\"\/>Pork Chops at Berimbau NYC. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos.<\/p>\n<p>Desserts<\/p>\n<p>A true highlight in the dessert department is its seasonal dish, the \u201cCoffee-infused flan,\u201d which is creamy and it comes with a bread-and-butter twist. It will certainly satisfy anyone\u2019s sweet tooth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Coffee-infused-flan-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-infused flan\" class=\"wp-image-3820411\"\/>Coffee-infused flan. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos.<\/p>\n<p>The same holds true for their delectable \u201cBolo de Chocolate Gelado,\u201d which is chocolate cake with gelato ice cream.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bolo-de-Chocolate-Gelado-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Bolo de Chocolate Gelado\" class=\"wp-image-3820412\"\/>Bolo de Chocolate Gelado. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBerimbau NYC has Brazilian comfort food with strong flavors and the prettiest plates. It was an unforgettable Brazilian dinner \u2014 every dish was beautiful, bold, and full of flavor,\u201d Chrissy Antosca said.<\/p>\n<p>The Verdict<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Berimbau Brazilian Table in Midtown Manhattan is simply a delightful and exquisite eatery. <\/p>\n<p>Patrons will be able to embark on a culinary journey through the rich flavors of Brazil coupled with its warm hospitality, tremendous and courteous wait staff, as well as authentic Brazilian cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>The gifted chef approaches all of these traditional dishes with a refreshing, modern approach, which is infectious.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Berimbau-NYC-1-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Berimbau NYC\" class=\"wp-image-3820413\"\/>Berimbau NYC. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos.<\/p>\n<p>If that weren\u2019t enough, its interior design, ambiance, and decor captures the essence of Brazilian Midcentury Modernism, which sets the quintessential tone to transport patrons to different realms\u2026 in this case, it is Rio de Janeiro. It is ideal for the whole family, as well as for any special occasion or private party.<\/p>\n<p>It is highly recommended that one checks out Berimbau the next time they are in Midtown or even the West Village (since they have a different location there as well). They will not be disappointed. This Brazilian restaurant garners an A rating.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Berimbau NYC, visit its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berimbaunyc.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official homepage<\/a>, and follow its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/berimbau_nyc\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Berimbau NYC. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos. 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