Another dinner at Chimu's!

Once again, I am behind on posts but as I am the only contributor and also free, you get what you paid for. Ha!
So a few weeks back, another trip back to Chimu was in order. So my BFF and I got ourselves back to the familiar intersection of Metropolitan and Union for more.

Pisco Sour, fried corns, and empanadas

As usual, Pisco Sour was the first thing we ordered along with one each of their beef and chicken empanadas. Just like the first time, they were most delicious.

Unlike last time, we did switch out the main courses.

Tallerin Verde

This time, Barb opted for the Tallerin Verde with skirt steak and more minced garlic in oil. It looked tasty and was served with potato. It seems Peruvians eat lots of carbs.

Aji de Gallina

Take for instance my own order of Aji de Gallina, which with the aji sauce over rice is just divine except there were more potatoes and rice than of the shredded chicken.

Tres Leches

Of course there were leftovers for the next day since we saved room for the dulce de leches crepe and tres leches cake. Both were extremely satisfying for my sweet tooth and sends one into sugar highs for the night.

Dulce de leches Crepe

As usual, service is quick and friendly. But I totally would come only when I feel like getting starchy foods.

Chimu Peruvian Cuisine and Steak
482 Union Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel. 718.349.1208
Hours:
Monday 3:00-11:00 pm
Tuesday 3:00-11:00 pm
Wednesday 3:00-11:00 pm
Thursday 3:00-11:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sunday 12:00-11:00 pm

Savory and Sweet Crepes

This unpretentious Pointe Chaud cafe was about a block away from our hotel. It is a very casual metal filled storefront with al fresco dining if you wish. As it was quite cold, we so did not wish! Saturday morning was a chilly morning in DC and we decided to get crepes as they are hot and usually yummy and filling...

We ended up rounding back to this cafe where we had an unpleasant encounter with short, brunette, pretty but rude clerk who really shouldn't be in food services...or any services that included human interaction the evening before when we were walking to our hotel and saw crepes. Barb thought perhaps they could deliver - like a snack or something but alas, she had that rude person to deal with.

And there she was again. Unpleasant as ever. Fortunately, Barb ordered her crepe from the nicer tall pretty model type girl instead. I got the unpleasant one but ignoring her tone, you could deal with her. ;)

DC Brunch Special

Barb ordered the DC Brunch Special, which is made of Turkey, Cheese, Eggs, Mushrooms, Avocado, and Tomatoes.

Innards of the DC Brunch Special

She said it was very tasty and good. It sure was fast! I think she opted out of the mushrooms. It looked tasty and was not made from wheat flour.

Ham & Cheese, Whole Wheat

I chose the ham and cheese with whole wheat crepe. It was lightly seasoned and tasted pretty good. I would not say it's the best crepe ever - that is in Japan or France or Europe, in general. But it was pretty good and fresh.

They served Damman Freres teas, which are pretty good but I don't like how it was served - you get a cup of hot water and dunk the tea bag into it... Not cool and not how tea should be served, ever. Yes, I am a tea snob. They also serve illy coffee items so if you opt for that...I can say nothing for it's just illy!

Later after we walked all over including to the International Spy Museum, Teaism and its cafe next door, where we warmed up with some spice chai tea, we stopped by again, for some sweet crepes - served by a friendly woman who even let us sample the dark chocolate vs nutella. Nutella was already quite sweet so I opted for the dark chocolate and banana crepe. Barb asked for the almond and chocolate crepe.

The wrong crepe with coconut

They served her the wrong crepe with coconut which she didn't want.

Both Crepes - Barb's above, mine below.

Then, they served her the right crepe - almond powder with chocolate with no coconut. She said it was quite good. The only thing we know for sure is that they used reddi-whip and having tasted fresh whipped cream, this was the only detractor. 

The right crepe, sans coconut

Mine was the banana and chocolate crepe. This was super good. I love the combination of chocolate and banana. This was delicious and sweet enough. I think the nutella would have been tastier but too sweet as chocolate tends to get sweeter once you heat it up.

Chocolate and banana innards of my crepe

So I was quite satisfied with this crepe since the only other thing I ate that whole day was the savoury ham and cheese crepe in the morning!

And my poor tired feet didn't want to leave but alas we did - to rest up in the hotel for a bit before we headed out to dinner.

Overall, dessert crepes were nicer than savoury but be prepared for poor service 'tudes should you get the brunette one. Also this is only for the one below - they have another one closer to Logan Circle.

Pointe Chaud

1012 14th Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20015

tel. (202) 783-0304
Hours: 
Not sure but they closed at 10 pm on Fridays.

Chimu...Best Peruvian ever???

So a while back, I wanted to go to Otafuku but didn't make it. However, Japan week started and I was able to go with Barb! It wasn't much but I spied Otafuku and yes, I bought takoyaki! o(^▽^)o

Takoyaki under Orange lights

It was so good and reminded me of Osaka!!! I apologize for the pic but the whole place was sooo orangey! It is a delicious ball of flour with octopus inside. Simply scrumptious!

After the octoball goodness, Barb said she was hungry and something was chanting Chimu at her so we went. (It wasn't me, I swear. Umm, yeah...Anyways.)

Chimu was already pretty packed when we got there at about 7pm. However, there were available seats and we got to sit away from a bulk of the crowd and the door.

The host was attentive as was the waiter. We got a full rundown and all of our questions were answered graciously.

Fried Corn Kernels - no flash so the color is not that great.

They automatically place their green sauce on the table. They also served fried corn kernels, salted. The fried corn was addictive and I am not sure if it was hunger or the fried saltiness of it. It was good though. 

The waiter recommended a drink not on the menu, Pisco Sour, which is made from the national Peruvian drink called Pisco, lime, syrup, egg whites and bitters. It tastes not unlike a margarita but somehow, better.

Pisco Sour

We decided to split the empanadas - one beef and one chicken.  They all look the same outside. ;)  What put this empanada over the edge was the garlic oil sauce they served with it. It tasted like something my mom makes or that a chinese place would serve with plain chicken. It really made the empanada stand out.

Empanada x 2

 The empanadas were crispy outside, filling was seasoned just right and the garlic sauce put it over the edge. It's not really a sauce but minced garlic in oil. But it was *delicious*.

Chicken on left, Beef on right. Both yummy

I ordered the regular roast chicken with rice and beans. Now, their roast chicken itself was not as yummy as their Aji Amarillo sauce. I am not saying it is bad but Pio Pio's chicken is tasty as is whereas the pieces I got weren't as tasty at Chimu's. 

Roast Chicken

The rice also was not very tasty. I really had to use the Aji Amarillo sauce which is *the best* in the city. Spectacular - right amount of heat versus tastiness.I would love to have their sauce...and other dishes when I return. :)

Rice + Beans

And here is the full dish, together one a single plate - because the table was small and we needed the space!!!

Voila - entire dish on one plate!

And just so, Barb took her time and got the Vallarin Verde With Skirt Steak, which is a basil pasta with skirt steak. The steak was lightly seasoned and cooked well. She asked for the garlic oil and poured it over the pasta. Then took the left overs home.

Vallerin verde with skirt steak and roasted potato

Of course, gluttony does not end here but finished off with dessert.

Special dessert - pumpkin fritters in brandy sauce...served only Friday, Sat, and Sunday

 Pumpkin fritters were delightful - I took the bulk home for my parents to consume and they loved it.

But our favorite was definitely the dulce de leche crepe. The crepe is served with a light fresh whipped cream which is very delicious. It was one of the most delicious items I had ever eaten. Truly delicious.

Most awesome dulce de leche crepes

This place is now a favorite and we will be back for more...

Chimu
482 Union Ave, between Conseleyea & Skillman Streets)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
tel. (718) 349-1208
Hours:
Mon - Sun, 10 am - 11 pm