We were starting in the hotel, so it seemed only natural to try the 'best restaurant in town' - according to the reviews. Boy, it did not disappoint! It was busy, but we had made a reservation and were seated at the sushi bar. This turned out to be a great decision, as you can watch the small team of chefs preparing your food right in front of you. It's like being in the front row on MasterChef Being unsure what to choose from the extensive menu, or server suggested trying the tasting menu, which they prepared according to it dietary choices {no meat or dairy}. With a nice bottle of Chilean sauvignin blanc cooking on ice, wee watched enthralled as a parade of exquisitely prepared dishes were placed in front of us. I can't begin to describe how tasty they all were, and just as we were ready to call it a day, they brought it the main course! Just fabulous food, great service, and a wonderful visual experience all round. It's easy to see why this place is rated as the best restaurant in town. Don't miss it! read more

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We had a great visit. 5/10 of our group did the Chef's tasting. Ambiance was a cool vibe but was a little lacking imo. I feel they could have romanced the food and told us what we were being served to make it more exciting. But everyone did a great job and food was delicious. read more

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We stumbled upon Karai after checking into our hotel. Little did we know we were in for a treat. As non-Spanish speakers, we felt very fortunate that the staff spoke with us in english. The service was fantastic and the food... the food was incredible. A few of our dishes were not only tasty but beautiful! It's funny to say that we ate in a peruvian/japanese restaurant in chile and had some of the best fried chicken i've ever eaten. but we did! the "breading" was reminiscent of tempura and the accompanying spicy sauce had a slow burn. we also enjoyed the ceviche, baos, and our delicious dessert with the surprise ingredient. i won't ruin the surprise!! The space felt upscale but not fussy. exactly what i'm looking for in a restaurant. sad we don't live closer so we could come back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Dodo was amazing. Chef Mitsuharu created this menu from Lima. Food was great. Waiter was wonderful, hostess could have been more welcoming. Was blown away by the food. Ceviche was impressive. The flavors of the food are unique. Jordi our waiter was great read more

Karai - Japanese Near Me - Las Condes, RM

Food 4.5/5.0 Service 2.5/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 4.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Very good food, in particular the angus quail egg nigiri. The rib stew was strange but also very good. Service was a little awkward and slow for a premium restaurant. read more

This is an exceptional place. Everything looks stunning and beautiful and tastes ten times better than they look! The love for detail shines through. We tried the tasting menu and had no regrets. Everything was just perfect. The service is very friendly, welcoming, and just impeccable. Loved it and can't wait to return! read more

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The food was wonderful! I was very impressed with the fusion flavors. ( Japan & Peru ) The restaurant is beautiful and the service outstanding. Gordy our server was fun, smart, quick and his recommendations were spectacular! The food is expensive. However, it worth every penny you spend. read more

Incredible flavors. Great service. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner. Creative chef

Karai might break the bank, but it will have been worth it. As many times as we have come here with our American friends, we had never tried the chef's tasting menu until most recently in early October 2019. At about $100 USD/person with about 8 courses, it's not to be missed but requires you arrive hungry! Every dish is photo-worthy and almost makes you sad to have to destroy the art by consuming it. The drinks here are all lovely and you cannot go wrong with anything on the dinner menu since it is decidedly Peruvian-Japanese. Some dishes are more Peruvian, but all are delicious and unique. My favorite is when they bring out the mini blow torch to get a nice sear on your sushi. I do recommend you make a reservation and if time and your pocketbook allow, definitely go for the multi-course menu! read more

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Japanese (Nikkei) Peruvian fusion restaurant... by far one of the best food experiences in my travel life. Chef Nicolas and his team are one bad ass fine dining machine. If you're in Santiago, Chile give this place a try. Wow! Presentation, taste, timing and attention to detail, all meet in one place here at the Marriott W Hotel. Definitely worth your time and money. Cheers! read more

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This is an amazing restaurant. This a true Peruvian version of Japanese foods with sashimi sourced from local Chilean fish and ingredients. The service is excellent, and at a rarity in Santiago, English is widely and well spoken. The menu is varied with many nigiri selections and some Peruvian versions of Japanese items, such as yakatori or chicken karage. I have been here a few times and there was not a single choice I can find fault with. The most popular item that I saw ordered is A Lo Pobre, angus beef sushi ( ?) with a quail egg on top. read more

Karai - Yakitori with a mustard sauce - Japanese Near Me - Las Condes, RM

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This place is amazing. The food, presentation, service and ambiance are all you need for a great night in Las Condes. Nikkei food is wonderful, full of flavors, textures and nicely plated. The waiter was knowledgeable about the menu, fish used, drinks, etc. This place is a must - we had dinner at Maido and this place is comparable (IMHO) and cheaper. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Excellent find in Las Condes for Peruvian-Sushi!! Yes, you read correctly, "Peruvian-Sushi". Delicious combinations is Japanese with a Peruvian influence. I had been traveling the Southern Cone for a week, eating delicious cuts of meats and lots of red wine, I needed a seafood fix and where better than Chile, the capital of Latin American seafood. I asked the concierge at the W hotel for a seafood recommendation and he highly recommended this place. The fish was fresh, served at the right temperature. The menu selection included sashimi's, tiraderos, cebiche's, sushi's, Maki's and Chaufa's. Incredible selection. I will post my dinner pictures on this review. read more

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Amazing fusion of flavors! Really exceeded my expectations for Santiago. Great service and ambience was on top of the great food.

This restaurant was actually in the hotel that we were staying at and when we checked in our concierge told us about Karai and said that it's a Japanese Peruvian infusion. I found it quite interesting so we gave it a try and boy were we happy we did! All their food was delicious! I have never have such bursts of flavors exploding in my mouth! We decided to stick to their signature dishes which actually are from their famous sister Resturant in Lima, Peru (the menu items that have a small circle next to them). It's amazing how the chef can capture the food in such a beautiful art form makes you appreciate food more the better as not only for its flavors but also for its beauty. This restaurant is a must try when in Santiago Chile. read more

The food will blow your mind. Every dish exceeded expectations and the Service is top notch (perfect English). A must try restaurant. read more

Karai - Japanese Near Me - Las Condes, RM

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A Japanese fusion restaurant that is inside of the W hotel where we stayed. Food is really good and service is attentive. The fried chicken was amazing, along with the rolls (fresh ingredients and nice presentation). It is not cheap of course but good quality and nice ambience. read more

Had a long layover in Santiago so checked this place out based on reviews and other recs from foodie websites. Inside the W hotel. We went for lunch on a Saturday so the restaurant felt quiet and the neighborhood was quiet too. The space is decorated very nicely and there is a window view of the neighborhood. The service was attentive and friendly. Our waiters were not too fluent in English but we managed with our simple Spanish. We have not had the Nikkei style cuisine which is to my understanding a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian. We like both cuisines so figured we could not miss. We ordered the Tiradito of the day, Salmon tiradito, Nikkei ceviche, nigiri w angus beef and quail, nigiri w foie gras, sweet apple and unagi, sweet chili roll, Karai roll (they refer to their rolls as maki), lomo Saltado dumplings and octopus w potatoes and salsa. The ceviche was fresh and tangy served w some crispy calamari that was delicately fried. The tiradito of the day was a whitefish w "leche de tigre" sauce. The sauce was so good, we could have drank it. The foie gras nigiri and the 2 rolls we got were a little too sweet for our taste. They were probably our least favorite. The lomo saltado dumplings cannot be missed. They look like tiny dumplings w a light crispy skin and have a juicy flavorful filling of tiny cubes of beef. Bathe them in the wonderful spicy yellow chili sauce that soles along with them. There are 2 octopus plates and both have octopus and potatoes. Our waiter recommended the one w spicy salsa and spicy cream sauce. The portion of octopus was generous. The octopus was tender and soft not chewy. Another favorite of the meal. People have noted the expensive prices. Our meal for 3 people, fully stuffed, food and 3 bottles of pellgrino and tip came out to about $160 which is par to course to what we pay at home for sushi. Would definitely come back for the ceviche, tiraditos, lomo saltado dumplings and octopus. Would try some other dishes, skip some of the food that is sweeter, and maybe even consider the omakase. read more

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So this is incredible good food. Pls go here and hVe the chefs menu of the day. It was so good. This is now my favorite restautant in Santiago. The fish is so fresh the cheviche so good. I am personally not a fan of foie gras, I should have probably told them that as of of the nigiri was fried foie gras. The soft shell crab burgers where excellent. read more

Excellent Japanese/Peruvian fusion in the W hotel. Chef and staff try hard to make it an edgy restaurant, the food is excellent but tries a little too hard. The most impressive was the Nitro chocolate desert and the great service read more

Karai - Japanese Near Me - Las Condes, RM

Besides of the fresh ingredients and great service, Karai provides with some very tasty fancy dishes. Meal is presented in a beautiful way, and attention to details catches the eye. The ice underneath the sashimi keeps them in the adequate temperature. Rolls have the perfect proportion between rice and other ingredients. I particularly enjoyed the Usuzukuri. read more

Sí! Amazing food! We stayed at the W during a recent trip to Chile and the front desk attendant highly recommended Karai. She was spot on! We had a late dinner the first night at the bar and the food was amazing, as was service from our bartender Fernando. He went to the effort of getting a map and circling places for us to visit. Above and beyond! All the maki we had was great, as was the a lo pobre nigiri! It was such an awesome experience that we returned on our final night for a round two. Don't miss it! read more