It seemed like only a matter before Mission Ceviche opened its second location. When it finally did last October on Canal Street, New York City’s premiere shopping strip (steps away from the financial district), the wait was worth it.
Ceviche owners Francis Cuenca and Simon Tay think they have the perfect formula for success with this spot which offers an all-day menu of ceviches, salads, soups, and more. The casual eatery is dark with just a few colorful touches (such as the ceviche preparation area behind the kitchen window), and the service is friendly, quick as well as efficient.
Cuenca and Tay are primarily concerned about maintaining consistency at their new location, which they have done. “We have the same chefs; even our events coordinator is the same,” says Cuenca. “So, everything is consistent.”
Cuenca, who has been in the food and restaurant business for over 15 years, says he can appreciate the drastic differences in each city they have opened (and will open) their places. But he believes creating a community you hope people will want to join essential. From their initial concept, both Cuenca and Tay knew that this place would also be different from traditional restaurants—not just in New York City but nationwide, as well. “When you think of Mission Ceviche, you think of New York City,” says Cuenca. “We wanted to create a place where people could be the center of attention with the food. And how they can interact with the chefs.”
It is Happy With The Restaurant’s Popularity Growth
And that’s precisely why they chose Canal Street. “We feel it will be a hub for restaurants because you can go to one place and get everything you need,” says Cuenca. “We like to be surrounded by restaurants because it also allows us to create a community and get to know other people running restaurants.”
The original Mission Ceviche, open for five years, is located in the East Village. Cuenca says that it has become a staple of the neighborhood and that locals know where to go for ceviche—and enjoy it there. The ceviche preparation area has a particular spot in the restaurant. And a wall with signatures of ceviche lovers from far and wide. Cuenca says it’s nice to see people come from other countries and enjoy what the East Village offers. He says they have had people come from as far as Japan, Korea, and Spain to taste their ceviche.
Mission Ceviche
(Artwork courtesy of the chef)
It says that being in the East Village helps them stay true to their roots. But he doesn’t see growth as a nuisance. He notes that when they first opened. They were surrounded by Mexican restaurants, but now it’s also a mix of many other cuisines. Cuenca adds that he enjoys working with people from different cultural backgrounds because it brings vitality to their restaurant and each dish. Cuenca states, “it’s not just us making the food. It’s everyone.”
The Mission Ceviche team hopes to build a strong community and have happy guests frequenting their restaurants. Cuenca and Tay hope their new location will succeed as their original spot on East 11th Street. Therefore, they are hoping to open up another restaurant soon and are talking with various owners about the possibility.
Cuenca hopes to keep giving their guests the same experience they received at their first location. This is why he thinks Canal Street is the perfect spot. He says he’s excited for this new venue to open and be as successful as its original spot. “I think New York City is great, and it’s a beautiful place to live,” adds Cuenca.
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Conclusion
Mission Ceviche, which has been open for five years, is located in the East Village. Cuenca says that it has become a staple of the neighborhood and that locals know where to go for ceviche. The ceviche preparation area has a particular spot in the restaurant. And a wall with signatures of cuisines from far and wide. Cuenca says it’s nice to see people come from other countries and enjoy what the East Village offers. It says that being in the East Village helps them stay true to their roots. But he doesn’t see growth as a nuisance.
