ESPERANTO – The International Language Of Food

The New York Times ($25 and Under column) says: "This friendly pan-Latin spot that opened recently is a warm and welcoming place with food that is surprisingly subtle and delicate."

Come visit us at 145 Avenue C (at East Ninth Street) East Village, New York City or call us at (212) 505-6559.   FULL BAR. Please mention our web page.   Esperanto  is named after the world's most successful constructed language.

Here is Esperanto's menu, in Esperanto and English.

UNUAJ * FIRSTS
HODIAWA SUPO * SOUP OF THE DAY    P/A
DOMA SALATO * HOUSE SALAD Mixed greens salad  $4
FISHBULETOJ * BOLINHO DE PEIXE Fried cod fish cakes   $5
BRAZILA  SALATO * BRAZILIAN SALAD  Arugula, hearts of palm, tomatoes, red onions, eggs, cucumber $6
KRUDA FISHO MARINITA * CEVICHE DE LA CASA  Marinated raw fish $6
PLENIGITAJ PASTECHOJ * EMPANADAS  Chicken, beef or vegetables $6
KRADROSTITAJ LOLIGOJ * CALAMARES A LA PARILLA  Grilled squid served with mesclun and avocados with mango vinaigrette  $7
 

PRECIPAJ * MAINS
FLESFILEO * FILET OF FLOUNDER Wrapped in a banana leaf with coconut milk and cilantro w/rice $12
DOMA KOKIDAZHO * POLLO DE LA CASA  Chicken on the bone seasoned in fresh lemon and garlic served with fried yucas and grilled vegetables $13
PORKAZHA KOTLETO KADROSTITA * CHULETA CUBANA  Grilled pork chop served with rice, beans and tostones $13
BIFSTEKO * ESPERANTO STEAK  Served with chimichurri with French fries or fried yams $14
SALIKOKETOJ DE LA BAZARO * CAMARONES DE LA FERIA  Shrimp, hearts of palm, tomato, coconut milk & cilantro $14
TUTA FISHO KRUSTA * CRISPY WHOLE FISH  Red snapper served with spicy sauteed julienne of vegetables $14
BRAZILA STUFPOTO * FEIJOADA  (Brazilian national dish) $14
VEGETARA PLADO * VEGETARIAN PLATE Grilled portobello mushrooms with grilled vegetables, greens & rice $9
 

FLANKAJ * SIDES
French-fries       Fried yucas      Rice     Plantains     Beans     Fried Breaded Bananas $3
Vegetables $4

SANDVICHOJ * SANDWICHES (on Friday and Saturday served only after 11:30 pm)
KOKIDAZHA SANDVICHO * CHICKEN SANDWICH Grilled chicken breast in focaccia served with French fries $9
HAKVIANDAZHA SANDVICHO * ESPERANTO’S BURGER Half pound burger served with chipotle aioli, served with French fries or fried yucas $9
LEGOMA SANDVICHO * VEGETABLE SANDWICH Breaded pan-fried eggplant in a focaccia with chipotle, served with plantain chips $8

Esperanto’s Hours:  6 pm to 12 am * weekends until 2 am * Brunch 11 to 4
Tel. 1-212-505-6559 Cash or AMEX . Prices subject to change.

Esperanto, located at East Ninth Street and Avenue C, is named after the world’s most successful constructed language, Esperanto, the second language for everybody.   Pronounce: C like ts;  J like y.  

Bonan Apetiton!

For more information about Esperanto, the language, see the following websites:

Food for thought on Esperanto
World Esperanto Association
Esperanto League for North America
An Easy Course in Esperanto
Esperanto Yellow Pages (find anything about Esperanto)
 

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