I wasn't really hungry but my friend convinced me to stop by Papa San just to try the ceviche. I saw that it was recently featured in the Michelin Guide, so I had some expectations. We tried two ceviches and both were excellent -- especially the scallop ceviche. Honestly, one of the best I've ever had. Next we ordered the miso cod and bok choy salad. Unfortunately, we waited over 30 minutes after finishing the ceviche, which was disappointing. But our server noticed, checked with the kitchen and handled the situation really well. They even brought us another glass of the Gamay we were drinking on the house. Great recovery and genuinely good service. The food, atmosphere and service were all good enough that I'd definitely come back with my family next time. :) read more

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Love the Japanese-Peruvian fusion concept! Our waitress was polite and pleasant and took the time to explain the menu to us. The blue crab and Wagyu maki rolls both had their own twists, making each unique in its own way. The eel pizza was also interesting which consisted of a thin flatbread topped with fish skin, eel sauce and scallions, and packed with umami. They also have a wide selection of wine, sake, and cocktails, which easily makes this a great spot for a night out. read more

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You can either eat indoors for their full menu or just stop by the hot dog cart outside around lunchtime. I opted for the hot dogs this time around! You can't go wrong with a hot dog in NY, but these are particularly fun since they each have a twist and special ingredients. The Chow Chow was the most Peruvian-style dog, especially with the purple potato chips on top. The Mr. Miyagi had more Japanese ingredients. Both were delicious! I love an elevated classic food. The service was quick and easy. The line was short. Be warned: you can stand around and eat your hot dog near the cart, but if you're going during lunchtime on a workday, this is a busy pedestrian area, so you may be more comfortable taking it over to the Vessel or somewhere with some seating. Overall, a great experience, and I can't wait to head indoors next time to try their full menu! read more

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I thought the ceviche and the blue crab roll were excellent, the eel pizza was good but nothing stood out, and I thought the head on shrimp bowl was a miss unfortunately, the shrimp tasted weirdly bitter. Overall definitely some things that have a nice appeal (including the drinks), although the two times I have been here, the service has been a little slow. read more

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Was in nyc for a week and this was easily in the top 2 or so meals. Awesome fusion of flavors in a cool vibe on a large corner in Hudson Yards. Started with a round of cocktails - Paloma was popular although maybe overdid it a bit with all the fruit and mint. Ate in a couple of waves - ceviche, eel pizza which had an interesting fish "skin" that was thinly shaven and "waved" or "danced" in reaction to the heat of the pizza. It was actually very tasty despite some reservations from our party. Only disappointment was the short rib bowl - just not as flavorful or tender as I would have expected. Dessert was tasty but nothing special - had 2 kinds of soft serve nice cream - one with lots of chunks of fresh mango, the other with chocalate and olive oil which blended quite nicely. Love to be back - for a date night, business meeting or just a fun night. read more

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A Japanese-Peruvian spot in HY. Like many restaurants in the area, it's definitely a corporate card kind of place. The restaurant itself is pretty, bright, and airy. The staff was also friendly and welcoming throughout the meal. Food time: Octopus Ceviche: Easily the standout of the night. It was light, refreshing, and unlike any ceviche I've had before. The citrus and subtle coconut flavors worked really well together. Miso Cod with Polenta: Unfortunately, this one missed the mark for me. The cod itself was underwhelming, and there was way too much polenta. It ended up overpowering the fish instead of complementing it. Wagyu Maki: Good with complementing flavors. The food wasn't bad, but I expected more for the price. read more

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straight up 5 stars. i came here solo celebrating some exciting news so i was rtp ready to party. really nice paloma on hh with patron which was appreciated. the eel pizza was smart and balanced with lots of umami. dug it big time. and the burger showed much attention to detail. skate bites good but in general i find fried food mostly tastes the same. read more

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My friends and I had dinner here last night, recommended by one of us who had been to their sister restaurant. We all love Peruvian food as well as Japanese (raw fish is a staple for our girl's nights), so we showed up hungry and excited. To start, my friend and I ordered Marxxxtinis and my NA friend ordered a couple of Chicha Moradas. I REALLY enjoyed the Marxxxtini's as I love Bombay. Normally sparkling wine is a hit or miss for me but this was a huge hit. Plus the cloud foam at the top of the drink was super fun to sip and mix in, like a matcha drink. We all shared a dish from each section of the food menu, so I'll break each down below. Scallop Ceviche: this was one of my favorites. Scallops being a standout ingredient isn't something I come across often but this was perfection. The dragonfruit and yuzu kept it light and bright. My only qualm is this was a small dish. Wagyu Maki Roll: SO delicious and I want to say 8 pieces, so I felt the value was very much there. The variety of textures were perfect and the Wagyu was so flavorful. Miso Black Cod: Served with savory and comforting nori polenta, this dish could put me to bed it's so good. Again, what they did to the fish in this dish is uncommonly excellent. I've never had cod this tender yet crispy on the outside. This was a close tie to my favorite dish of the night. Wagyu Tri-tip: Surprisingly, I found the Wagyu in this dish to underwhelming. We think the cut of it was just not the best. The yuzu bearnaise was very interesting, but did not pair well with this in my opinion. It felt like it almost was meant to mask the meat and was more overpowering than it should have been for such a delicate meat. Beef Short Rib Estofado: This donabe bowl had the biggest portion out of everything we ordered. The meat and sauce was good but the potatoes were just ok. I thought the spinach was good and the tomato confit was really nice. Rice cooked well. Lucama Soft Serve: I liked the gritty texture (personally) but this was nothing special, the chocolate sauce tasted like Hershey's and there wasn't enough salt to complement that + the olive oil. The place itself is really cute and vibey and our server and host were great, clearing plates and wiping the table for crumbs. Mid meal they brought over shots of something (plus a non-alcoholic one) for all of us to take. For the price, I'd only go back to try the other ceviches. I'm interested to try their other restaurant though! read more

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The first few times we came here we were pretty unimpressed and found the food unmemorable. But on our most recent visit last night we found all the dishes quite good! Pretty unique also. - Sticky pork ribs (3/5): Not bad. Some pieces were good and tender but others were a bit too hard. A little messy to eat but overall not bad. - Shrimp with heads (4/5): This came with bread and I think a side of pickled veggies (wasn't sure what it was but I didn't like it). The shrimp was juicy though and the sauce was nice. - Loaded papa San (5/5): These were like a baked potato sort of. Super delicious! - Scallop ceviche (3.5/5): My husband liked these. I thought they were pretty decent but just a little tart for my taste. - Blue crab roll (5/5): Maybe my favorite dish of the night. Should've ordered two of these. - Vegetable tempura roll (4/5): Also pretty good but had a little too much sauce. The tempura was nice and crispy. - Tofu with shrimp (4/5): Quite tasty especially the shrimp. Overall, a nice addition to the neighborhood with some unique dishes! read more

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Such a beautiful restaurant! I loveee Peruvian Japanese fusion, and Papa San has a really interesting menu. Went for HH, had the delicious Paloma, so good for summer!! For bites we had the eeel pizza and the skate cheeks, both were delicious and a perfect bite to snack on. read more

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I've been to Papa San for a happy hour, which with the decor and vibes-is quite a fitting spot for such an occasion. This time around, I came back here for lunch and experienced the below: Small Plates- Fluke Ceviche Scallop Ceviche Spicy Tuna Tartare Gunkan Bok Choy Salad Cucumber Salad Udon Noodles Cacio E Pepe w/ Squid BBQ Eel Pizza Crispy Pork Belly Bao Papa San Bowls- Tuna Poke Grilled Picanha Steak Dessert- Lucama Soft Serve The portions are quite small, so you either have to ask them to make portion counts the same amount as the number of people at the table. Memorable dishes for us were the pizza, bao, and poke. The udon noodles did not stack up to the images they have on their to go website, they use less of a cacio e pepe sauce and moreso a gochujang sauce. Would recommend for happy hours and less so for an actual sit down meal-you'll end up needing to order multiple just to be full! read more

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My coworkers and I happened to walk past Papa San during the day while on a work trip in NYC, and something about it just looked interesting enough for them to warrant a return for dinner, especially the Japanese-Peruvian fusion appeal. I'll admit I had my reservations at first, but the moment we walked in and saw the place packed, I knew we were in for something good. We ended up sitting at the bar since the tables were full, and honestly, it was the best way to experience the night. There's such a great energy watching the kitchen team; they work so seamlessly together and you can tell they are genuinely passionate about what they do. The food absolutely lived up to the Michelin Guide hype. We started with the blue crab roll, which had this melt-in-your-mouth texture. The udon noodles were another standout, they managed to stay light rather than heavy, and the spice was perfect. It gave you all that bold flavor without a lingering heat that burns your palate. Even the squid in the dish was cooked perfectly and wasn't tough at all. We also tried the eel pizza, which was a unique, well-balanced surprise. The highlight of the night for me, though, might have been the drink. Being from LA and a big fan of boba, the "marxxxtini" reminded me of a high-quality iced tea topped with foam. I loved that you could keep the fragrant foam and the sparkling wine separate or mix them together. I went for the mix and it was easily one of my favorite drinks ever. To top everything off, the chef was incredibly kind and treated us to a vanilla soy milk soft serve. The mix of matcha cream and sesame oil with the vanilla soy milk soft serve was such a sophisticated, tasty way to end the meal. Between the amazing hospitality and the unique flavors, I'm already looking forward to my next work trip just so I can come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

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Such an underrated gem in hudson yard and super easy to get a reservation last minute - the food was so delicious, ambiance was great, and service was super fast! For drinks - the sake is refreshing and so delicious, and the papa sour is a great choice for a cocktail. Here is everything we got for a group of 4 (note: the portion sizes are on the smaller side here and it is rather expensive) - Scallop ceviche (5/5): the scallop was buttery soft and I loved the nori chips and dragon fruit! - Salmon ceviche (5/5): the broth was so delicious in this ceviche and the crispy quinoa was chef's kiss. I just kept drinking the broth at the end because it was that good - a bit tangy and extremely refreshing - Blue Crab Maki (4/5): this roll has a crispy crust and the blue crab is delicious, but the sauce was slightly overpowering - Wagyu Maki (5/5): this was my favorite maki. I loved the crunchy bits on the top and the maki was savory like lomo saltado - Udon Noodles (4.5/5): these were delicious! not too heavy like caio e pepe normally is and I loved how chewy the noodles were. Squid was good but not my absolute favorite - Crispy Tofu (5/5): I LOVED this dish - it was so crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. The sauce is a bit creamier but it paired so well with the tofu and the shrimp - Eel Pizza (4.5/5): I loved how thin and light this pizza was and the eel was delicious - I just wish there was more eel. The crust was extremely crispy - Veggie Skewer (4/5): the mushroom XO sauce on the side was really good. My favorite pieces are the chewy tteokboki and mushroom, though it is really expensive for what it is - Beef Short Rib (4.5/5): really homey and satiating. On the heavier side but the beef is so tender and melts in your mouth, and the sushi rice it came with is delicious - Wagyu Tri tip (3.5/5): probably my least favorite dish of the night since I am not a huge steak lover, but this was pretty tender and juicy. a little chewier though - I wish it was a bit meltier I left feeling extremely food but everything was so delicious! Extremely underrated in my opinion read more

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Great spot in Hudson yards from the Llama San team (miss that spot) but there were some great dishes that were nostalgic and some new faves! Standouts were the Scallop Ceviche w dragonfruit and the Cacio Pepe Udon w stir fried squid (reminds me of the Llama San version :)). Also tried the blue crab maki, miso black cod, and stuffed squid (very unique). Drink menu is also fun! Vibe inside is nice, good date option but it's a bit out of the way. Our server was helpful with explaining the menu and giving recs, and food comes out quickly with good pacing. Probs a great spot for a post work dinner if you work in Hudson yards! read more

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The popular Llama San has closed, and Llama Inn in Williamsburg is also closing soon - which means Papa San in Hudson Yards will soon be the only remaining spot in NYC from the Llama Inn team. Even with the loss of Llama Inn and Llama San, we are blessed to have the team recently open Papa San, bringing their renowned Peruvian fare with a Japanese kick to another neighborhood, this time to the west side of Midtown Manhattan. In a cool, open space adjacent to Hudson Yards, we came in on a Wednesday evening for a friend's birthday and had a fantastic experience. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, along with many of the other staff including management, who helped simply add nothing but positive vibes to our celebratory dinner. Papa San generally serves small plates with a few notable exceptions, and recommends about 2-3 plates per person. They have plenty of options - from maki rolls and ceviches to meats and noodles - providing an opportunity to create your own tasting menu. They also have a chicken yakitori experience for two, that we did not try this visit. Cocktails: Papa Sour - Papa San's take on a pisco sour, really nicely done Lychee de Tigre - a delicious, sweet but balanced mezcal cocktail Notable plates: Lovvved the eel pizza, bok choy salad, scallop ceviche, octopus ceviche/tiradito, the blue crab maki roll, and the cold rice noodles. Others really liked the crispy pork belly, although it wasn't my personal favorite. The grilled picanha was okay, but the additions it comes with and the beef broth make the dish. The tuna robataya with fava beans was not great (the tuna/ponzu dish is not currently on menu), and the kimchi side was missing flavor or any spice. Overall, the meal was still fantastic and it was great to be able to try so many things on the menu. read more

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Papa san is a Peruvian-Japanese restaurant. The spicy miso ramen - I asked if they could do not spicy, and they mentioned the spicy comes on the side and you could put it in. Turns out, that's not the case or they didn't make it that way, so it was spicy and it was already in the soup. Potatoes in the soup - also not great. The eel over rice bowl looked much better, though the veggies looked off (green beans, etc.) in the mix there. BBQ eel pizza wasn't bad, a bit greasy but a nice crisp and good eel sauce flavor. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and it was quiet. We were seated right away. No wait, no crowd, which made for a relaxed start. They offer a printed cocktail menu, but the food menu is accessed through a QR code. You can order as an individual or as a group from your phone. That feature worked well and made splitting items simple. Orders went straight to the kitchen without any confusion. Food breakdown. Spicy Miso Ramen. This bowl brought real heat. If you like spice, you will get it here. The broth had depth and flavor, but the spice level was strong enough that I could not fully enjoy sipping it on its own. The egg was cooked well, noodles had good texture, and the toppings were fresh. Salmon Teriyaki Bowl. Excellent. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Moist inside with a nice sear on the outside. The sauce complemented the fish without overpowering it. Easily one of the best items we ordered. Pichana Bowl. Great flavor throughout. The beef was tender and well seasoned. The edamame and vegetables added balance and texture. A solid choice. Pork Belly Bao. Just ok. Flavor was there, but the pork belly leaned a bit dry. I expected more richness and moisture. The space itself is modern with an open bar and hanging greenery, which gives it a clean and inviting look. Overall, a good lunch spot with some strong dishes. I would come back for the salmon bowl and to explore more of the menu. read more

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This is a Peruvian/Japanese fusion restaurant in the Hudson Yards area of Manhattan. Cool upscale/eclectic feel to it. Food (4.25/5) - went there for dinner and it had a nice mix of small plates, bowls, grills and ceviches on the menu. Ideally suited for a group of 3-4 to taste enough of the menu items. - Spanish Octopus Ceviche - this was pretty good... nice flavour from the Togarashi spices which mixed nicely with the juices. Normally don't like breaded octopus but this was cooked well and properly tender. - Crispy Pork Belly - was not bad... cooked properly with not a lot of fat. Tonkatsu sauce for flavour. - Udon Noodles - this was the best dish for sure. Unique mix of udon noodles with a black pepper pecorino emulsion and tender squid. Really liked this one. Service (4.5/5) - friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Server took the time to explain all of the options, provide recommendations and explain how the dishes were constructed. Dishes came out pretty quickly. Atmosphere (4.25/5) - cool, eclectic feel to it with the open kitchen and grill and neon lighting. Vibey music in the background and mix of tables and bar seats. Overall (4.25/5) - a good spot definitely worth trying out... especially with a small group for a lot of variety. Will definitely repeat to try out more of the menu items! read more

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Came for quick bite and drinks. We like the fried fish more than octopus ceviche (a bit dry), drinks were good. Okay? read more

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Overall, a fun spot with great food. The vibes are great and the space is amazing. We ordered the crudos, sushi, udon, mussels, and the donabe. All were great -- the sauce for the mussels were amazing and the donabe was great as well (but small portions). We ordered drinks as well -- slightly stronger than I prefer but all creative and delicious. read more

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This place was such a curiosity to me! I walked by a few times after work. The crowd inside always seemed to look like they were enjoying themselves. So I flagged this place for a visit later. I told a few friends that I wanted to visit, but they abandoned the rendezvous on the night of because they didn't want to deal with post-Knicks-Game traffic. It took two attempts for me to make it to Papa San and I'm glad I did! The service staff was very kind and attentive. Furthermore, they knew the menu well enough to explain some very exotic meal options. If you visit and take a look at the menu, you'll see what I mean. In any case, I sat at the bar and started with a "Paloma Portena" (very refreshing). I was curious about the "Mango No. 5" cocktail, but I didn't try it. That'll be my first order of business on my next visit. Meanwhile, I was starving and decided to take the risk and order the chicken experience for two (2). Now, I'm a big dude (6'4) so it was perfect portions for me. However, if you're on a date or something, I'd say you have to order another set of apps. The platter is skewers of chicken prepared in different ways, with accoutrements like lettuce on the side. A pleasant surprise at the end was some Gooseberries, which looked like cherry tomatoes but tasted so much better. I loved that so much I skipped dessert! Bottom Line here: I knocked Papa San off the list, but I'll be back! read more

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We were greeted with friendly staff and seated at the corner table with a view of the bar, which we loved. Tommy was really attentive and explained the menu to us. We ordered mussels with curry and fries on the side (5/5). The mussels were perfectly cooked and fresh; they were plump and delicate. Not a single one was chewy or overcooked. The fries were excellent, thin and crispy. We also got the eel pizza (4.5/5), which was one of a kind. It was a good balance of toppings between the eel, cheese, and bonito flakes. The sauce, while a tad sweet, brought everything together and made one of the more unique bites we've had in a while. Lastly we got the picanha bowl (3.5/5). We had higher hopes for the concept, but unfortunately the beef did not meet the expectations. It wasn't very fresh, and it was chewier and more bland than the price point should've offered. The broth that it came with did not synergize with the dish and was too salty and underwhelming. We still enjoyed the ambiance and would like to come back and try other dishes. read more

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Great spot for dinner after work in the Hudson yards area! The eel pizza was delicious and so unique and the other dishes were also very good. Ambiance was very cool, kind of like a bar read more

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TLDR: Papa San is the next chapter of the same team that brought us Llama San, etc. Very flavorful but pricey and smaller portions - good for that corporate expense card. Cacio e pepe udon, burger sando. I was always a fan of Llama San so when I heard of Papa San coming - I was excited. The space is right at the corner of 34th and 10th and it's cool to have a nikkei (Japanese/Peruvian) option available. The dishes are well thought out and overall tasty but portions are on the smaller side. It also gets pricey quick. On a most recent visit, the spicy tuna gunkan maki. Basically it's a spicy tuna crispy rice wrapped in nori - solid. The burger sando I think is a must order. It's served on fluffy milk bread that's toasted, the patty itself reminds me of a Dominican chimi. Definitely add-on the fries, I'm not sure what the seasoning is but it's good. For some reason it reminded me of Dorito's ranch seasoning. Cacio e pepe udon. Mind you this is a modern iteration, so it's not as aggressively punchy or thick as a classic pasta. The udon I'd have preferred a bit more chew but the flavors were good. We added on the squid which is marinated in this spicy sauce - kind of similar to a Korean squid stir-fry. I'd add that in and mix as you go to change the flavor. Eel pizza, typically this is good. It's very thin and has bonito shavings, the eel, pecorino and chives. It was a bit too heavy on the sauce last time but I'd still order it again. I'm curious to try the dinner menu one day. Also if you go for lunch, probably one of the greatest potato salads I've had. read more

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This place is beautiful! With the big windows to their fresh plants everywhere. The service is top notch and their mocktails are delicious. Their food is unique and their flavors blend beautifully together. read more

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I had a really high hope for this restaurant but food was absolutely awful. None of these dishes tasted remotely japanese nor peruvian. Instead they were drawn in artificial flavors and spices. Everything felt overwhelming in flavors and spices like they were trying to cover poor quality of ingredients. I honestly didnt finish everything. I liked the concept. I thought service was okay-mediocre. I liked how restaurant was designed and decorated but I probably wouldn't go back because of the taste. read more

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Immaculate vibes - from the tall ceilings and greenery all over to the cutest chopstick holders! FYI that the brunch menu is different than dinner -- so we went unprepared but I still enjoyed the meal! Portion sizes are on the smaller side. I would recommend: - Steak bowl - Strawberry soy milk ice cream - they were kind enough to bring us candles to celebrate a bday here too :) read more

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Had high hopes for Papa San based on reviews but have to say I was a bit disappointed with my dining experience overall. The interior had nice atmosphere and the place wasn't busy at all, so I don't think you need any reservations and can just do walk-ins pretty easily. We got seated by the window but the restaurant got pretty warm and the sun that was shining in definitely didn't help. It would've been nice if they could turn up the AC since it definitely got too warm and at some points it was quite uncomfortable. I've had a handful of Japanese Peruvian food and restaurants over the years but I didn't feel like much of the menu really reflected either of those cuisines but instead most items felt somewhat of a generic asian fusion. For food, we ended up getting the salmon rice bowl and the eel pizza. I would say both were pretty tasty and the salmon was well cooked, but it's on the pricier side for what it is. Overall, it was fine for a quick meal with minimal wait, but not necessarily a place I'd recommend or revisit unless I'm looking for a business dining option for convenience. read more

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A spacious restaurant with welcoming vibes and nice ambient music just enough to enable table-side conversations with your party. Here's the rundown of what we ordered: - Minced Pork Chawanmushi (5/5) - sleeper hit. The steamed egg was silky smooth and almost reminiscent of soft tofu that held its structure. On top, a flavorful minced pork topping with crunchy bits added to the textural ride this dish presented. If you like taste, texture and simplicity with intricacy, this one is for you. - Eel Pizza (4.5/5) - less of a pizza and more of a flatbread. Nonetheless, this was a delicious. To sum it up, it's got mushrooms, eel, bonito flakes, eel sauce and such on a thin flatbread base. Enjoyable app, just not really a pizza. - Mussels Appetizer (4.5/5) - almost a 5/5 if it came with a side of bread or rice. The fries were good but the broth was so delicious and luscious and could really use something to soak it up. This dish also had some of the plumpest mussels I have ever seen. - Crispy Pork Belly (5/5) - Nothing creative but it is a classic done right so nothing to fault here. The side pickled cucumbers it came with - a lovely touch. - Chicken Experience for Two (4/5) - this came in three courses: 1. Crispy chicken skin with a tangy dipping sauce, 2. Yakitori Platter with two skewers of each: chicken sausage, chicken wings, chicken leg meat, and chicken hearts with assorted garnishes, dressings and sides, 3. Okayodon - bed of sushi rice with egg and sauce on top. The highlights of this experience were the Chicken Sausage, Okayodon, Seasoned Crispy Skin and the fun sides it came with particularly the fresh lettuce with a sour dressing, and the pickled cucumbers. - Vanilla dairy-free soft serve with matcha creme and olive oil (5/5) - this was a fresh dessert that served as a perfect sweet ending! The service was great and didn't rush our meal which is a novelty in a fast-pace city like nyc. Overall, great experience and a menu with plenty to choose from! read more

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I'm coming back here with my family, my coworkers, my future wife, my cat, my second cat, EVERYONE because this place was so unbelievably yummy I haven't had Peruvian fusion before but I felt every twist complemented the original dish well. Check out my pics- my favorite was the shrimp tempura sushi drizzled in coconut milk. SO YUM We also had a pleasant experience where the manager gave us complementary dessert (see pic) which was also amazing. There was a salty tang to each bite into the matcha sundae which was very pleasant I'm definitely coming back for dinner to see what the menu looks like then read more

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Delicious Peruvian and Japanese fusion! We visited Papa San on a Saturday night, and it was about half full. The restaurant has an open kitchen and plenty of plant life sprinkled throughout. The chopstick holders are cute little figurines. I tried the hojattan to drink, and we split the eel pizza, octopus ceviche, scallop ceviche, bok choy salad, udon noodles, and barley yakimeshi. The hojattan was tasty, and the different flavors worked well together. The eel pizza was scrumptious. Both ceviches were excellent. The bok choy salad was okay but a bit plain. The udon noodles were delicious, and the barley yakimeshi was surprisingly good. One issue was that I think we may have been forgotten at one point because there was about a 40-minute lag between dishes. Overall, I recommend visiting Papa San for the food but only if you don't have any time pressure on your visit. read more

Came for dinner. I love nikkei so I was excited. There are some really great tasting dishes, but the desserts we got were horrendous and the portions are on the smaller side. That being said, the dinner options we had all tasted great. Eel Pizza (highly recommend), Blue Crab Maki, Rock Shrimp Maki, Udon, Hake Chowder, Wagyu Tri Tip, and Grilled picnha bowl all great. Going into dessert, they were definitely in 9/10 status, but then it all fell apart. The vanilla soy milk ice cream tastes like play doh and the chica morada rice pudding is horrendous. Doesn't taste like chica morada, mostly just shaved ice that doesn't have flavor, so little rice, and the texture of the rice pudding is completely off it was super chunky. We barely got through half of either dessert and they're so massive like apply that portion size to the maki or udon :( they were out of the lucuma ice cream when we went which was disappointing (the machine wasn't working or something) read more

We've eaten at the Llama Inn and the former Llama San before, so when I needed to pick a spot for my mom's birthday dinner, I didn't hesitate to pick Papa San. I do think the others, especially the former Llama San, were the superior restaurants. They definitely felt more creative and elevated. But nonetheless, the food at Papa San was very good - just not as good as I remember my experience at Llama San and Llama Inn being. For the four of us, we split: - Scallop Ceviche with dragon fruit and yuzu kosho - Wagyu Maki - Blue crab Maki - Udon noodles with cacio pepe sauce - Eel pizza - Wagyu Tri-Tip - Mussels with S&B curry sauce The highlights: - Mussels with S&B curry sauce - this actually had a kick to it and the coconuty curry sauce was so good with a bowl of rice. Definitely get a bowl of rice each for this sauce! - Udon noodles - it was more of a creamy sauce than a cacio pepe sauce, but it was still so good and really, really flavorful. This was a crowd favorite - Scallop ceviche - this was so flavorful, so fresh, and so clean. If you're interested in getting a maki, I think the blue crab one was the better one - there was indeed a lot of crab. Service was attentive - but we also had two waiters that kept coming by to ask about orders that the other waiter had already taken. This was a bit confusing - I'm not sure what kind of system they have in place for waitstaff, but they definitely looked miffed whenever we placed an order with the other. read more

Papa San had delightful food. There are vegetarian and vegan options at every course as well as a selection of fish and meat dishes, ceviche, sushi, etc. I really enjoyed the root vegetable skewer, it had the best charred flavor. The vegetable donabi was a really nice stew served with rice. The paloma porteña was a delicious cocktail and not overly sweet at all. There is a bar section and a separate restaurant section with an open kitchen. The vibe was cute with little animal figurines on the tables. The servers were very nice and hospitable, and took time to explain the menu. Overall I would eat here again. read more

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Super cute and large space ! Wanted to get a vibe by just going for Happy Hour. An okay happy hour but made it up on my vodka soda which was $20!! Didn't get any food but place was cute and was quiet before the big dinner rush. read more

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Bustling with the business traffic from Hudson Yards, Papa San provided a much-needed respite from the hustle, with large windows to still enjoy the natural lighting. Decorated with neon lights, Papa San offers Peruvian style plates, with an eel pizza that is one-of-a-kind, a must try as an app! Bowls were hearty but would not leave diners too stuffed to go back to work. Inventive cocktails also pair nicely with each dish, inspired by Tokyo izakaya bars. read more

Along with a few coworkers, I had lunch at this new to the scene Hudson Yards restaurant and had an incredible meal. Luckily, everyone is a big fan of sharing dishes, so we were able to try a little of quite a bit. Along with one bento box to share, we stuck mostly to the apps (or appetizahs) and a maki roll and I think that is 100% the way to go. Our table of four shared: Eel pizza - A favorite at the table. It was made with very thin crust, lots of pecorino, and of course, incredibly tasty eel. I love the sweetness of the eel sauce with the savoriness of the rest of the pizza. Cacio e pepe udon noodle - came in a creamy sauce with bits of squid, edamame, and sesame. I would have gotten another bowl just for myself. Loved the twist of cacio e pepe flavors paired with thick udon noodles. Burger - Just a really good burger! It was juicy and when split amongst a group, was just enough. Only because everything else on the table was so unique and different, I would probably not order this one dish next time. Blue crab maki - I didn't expect to be getting a sushi roll but I am so happy that we did! The creamy blue crab mixture on top of the roll paired with the crispy, crunch roll itself was delicious. The bento box itself was a little underwhelming. We decided on the tuna tataki and, for $35, it didn't seem like nearly enough food. It came with the tuna tataki, two orange slices, a bowl of rice, pickled peppers and a bok choy salad. While it was a delicious bite, it would have left me so hungry and unsatisfied if I ordered just that and an appetizer as my whole meal. The restaurant itself was gorgeous, filled with light, and a great spot to share a meal with friends. I loved all of the small, thoughtful touches (like the chopstick rests that were so cute I wanted to buy a pair to take home). Our waiter was kind and answered all of our questions, never rushed us out and literally never let our water glasses get half full. Though it was pricey, it was a delicious meal in a beautiful space with a creative menu. I'm sure I will return again for lunch or even to try their dinner menu. Or even just for a cocktail and to split that cacio e pepe udon. read more

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Now this is my kinda place. I came here with some coworkers for a Friday afternoon lunch and we ordered family style. We had eel pizza, sushi rolls, a burger and udon noodles. Out of em all, my absolute favorites were the eel pizza (with Shitake Mushrooms and Pecorino) and the sushi (Yellow Fin Tuna Tataki and Ponzu). I could have ate them entirely myself with absolutely no hesitation. Food aside, I also really loved the decor. It felt funky and playful yet also modern and chic. Heck, even their website is super fun and engaging, I mean how rare is that?! Whoever is behind the entire design scheme of the the restaurant, the marketing, the menu, etc, definitely deserve a raise! This new restaurant will certainly be busy, so if you're reading this and on the fence, make a reservation while you can! read more

Food was sooooo good!! The ceviches had amazing flavor combos and the curry sauce of the mussels was so rich and perfect for dipping the fries in. Eel pizza was our least favourite but still good. Service was amazing the waiter took the time to explain the menu to us and offered recommendations. Staff was extremely attentive in making sure our water was always filled and we didn't feel rushed at all even though we sat there for three hours. Loved the decor of the place with the large windows and high ceilings. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Stopped by Papa San before a Knicks playoff game at MSG and had a delicious time! After trying Peruvian tiradito at Suyo in Vancouver last year I've been chasing that same high ever since, so I was so happy that the scallop and fluke tiraditos at Papa San both really hit the spot. Flavors and textures balanced so well in both dishes; I would absolutely return to try the rest of them and reorder the two we got. Of the other dishes we ordered, the roasted vegetable + rice cake yakitori was definitely our favorite. Perfect char from the grill and lovely flavors from the accompanying miso mushroom chutney. The eel pizza crust was basically a cracker which wasn't the best texture but the flavor combo was excellent and we enjoyed how much eel was on each slice. The pork belly had a really tough and chewy skin which we didn't love, but otherwise this wasn't a bad bite. The corn kakigori was delightful and such a unique dessert. Recommend this place for anyone in the area looking for fun Peruvian/Japanese fusion! read more

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