Brasa Peruvian Kitchen

Another lunch lull in Murray Hill can eat up the afternoon, so Brasa Peruvian Kitchen’s midtown location fits right in. A casual sit-down spot on the ground floor draws a stream of solo diners who want a change from the usual slice-and-a-coffee lunch routine. They keep it simple: lunch, dinner, and healthy plates arrive without fuss.

Behind 685 3rd Avenue, daytime crowds slip in for lomo saltado or seared ceviche before returning to the sidewalk. The kitchen turns out dishes fast enough to keep uptown schedules on track, yet the scene never feels rushed. Lunch and dinner are served daily; takeout orders rush out the door in numbered tickets, and solo diners slide onto bar stools in full view of the wok station.

Need directions? The same building hosts Brasa Peruvian Kitchen on the first floor. It sits a block from the 4/5/6 subway stairwell, easy to reach if you hop off at 42nd Street.

A quick call lands your table or your order—reach them at (844) 492-7272. For a map that drops you right at the entrance, follow the link at 685 3rd Avenue: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c2594083021615:0x3ee23adf07503382. The after-work rush hits before sunset along this stretch of Third Avenue, so timing matters if you want a counter seat.