Yeah honest to god don't waste your cash here, it's nice to have different flavors espec in South…read moreAmerica but everything you order was either frozen or packaged and the ramen is at a 23% flavor clap. Nothing special at all call Samsara around the corner for a reservation probably will get more bang fer yer buck

One must keep in mind that Chile is not Japan. On the good side of Valpo is the fact that the…read moreowners are bilingual (English and Spanish), friendly and helpful, and the physical establishment is pleasant. Unfortunately, the vegetarian ramen was oversalted, bordering on the inedible. The Chashu ramen was bland and uninspiring. The ramen noodles in both dishes were overcooked. The Matcha tea was weak and had not been properly prepared; one owner, who indicated that he had been to Japan several times, had not heard from "whipping" the Matcha preparation to a froth. Again, Chile isn't Japan.

Great food, the Spatzle was excellent accompanied by beef with bacon simmered inside. Empty on a…read moreweek night before 10pm due to night culture here but good service, good food and the beer is to be enjoyed too; they have a 5.5 heff and a 7.5 beer on tap both solid german inspired chilean beers. Menu has 3-4 german style tasting plates for two people to share if thats your thing... I'm too selfish.

My girlfriend and I were amazed to find that this awesome restaurant didn't have a Yelp site, so…read moreHotzenplotz, we loved you and want to spread the word of your amazing german style unfiltered (un-bottle-able) craft beer. We have just been raving about it since we tried it. The menu was small but the food was fantastic and delicious. My girlfriend ordered a cheese pasta (spaetzleteig) that had onions, bacon, and came with a well-dressed salad. I ordered the most juicy, delicious pork chop with potatoes. The beers that you were serving that night were so epic that we still relish them and wish they could be bottled, exported or delivered right to our door, though we understand now thanks to your great explanation that they can't. They would not be as epic. One was a heavenly liquor of the gods, with a malty, sweet, balanced character that warmed the heart with its 7.5% alcohol. The other, a flirty, delivishly bready wheat beer that was light and refreshing as well as tasty. Also, the ambiance was friendly and really neat. The restaurant is in a very cool trendy neighborhood. We liked the money tree inside and the decorations, as well as your rough-cut wooden tables and hilarious stone chess board set. The projector Tv playing the Copa America games was the perfect finishing touch to a wintery night in Valparaiso, where a few locals among random study-abroad students could delight in unison in your beer and food.

Good place. Not much of an atmosphere. Food was good. Out of pork gyoza. Shrimp fried rice tasted…read morefishy. Vegetable role was ok, no one had a second role. The edamame was really good. The chicken skewers were good. The shrimp Gaza was really good. Espresso martini was good. Service was good.

This place gave me the worst food poisoning of my life. Threw up all that night and morning…read more Called the following day to inform them, so maybe they can avoid it in future. As soon as I mentioned I got sick, they hung up and then didn't answer the phone. DO NOT EVER GO HERE. Restaurants that sell raw product have to be very careful and the fact that they didn't want to even hear about it is horrible. I suspect they poisoned a lot of people, that's why they didn't want to hear it.

Great japanese peruvian fusion restaurant using the freshest ingredients…read more The decor is a mix of trendy and classical seating with large plush blue sofas. We had so many dishes including the arroz de mariscos, their version of paella, katsusando with wagyu steak and caramelized onions, pulpo, tori karage ( fried chicken), dumplings and camaron al pil pil. Everything was delicious and beautifully served. The server was really very helpful in our choices and they cleaned the table and changed the plates and silverware between each dish. The wine bottle ( Don Melchior) was one of the best in Chili and worth it. The only little annoyance was the loud music which did not fit this upscale restaurant . Maybe they pushed the trendiness factor a little too much. Otherwise, great restaurant.

Matsuri is definitely in my top five favorite restaurants of all time. It's a creative fusion of…read morePeruvian and Japanese cuisine that once you experience it; you'll wonder how you got this far in life without having tried this incredible melding of flavors. It's located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Santiago and features indoor as well as outdoor dining options. We chose to dine outside and take in the ambiance of the beautiful poolside views. Let me just say- this meal was stellar in every way possible. The waitstaff were very friendly and attentive. Everything on the menu sounded so good, so we asked for suggestions to help us narrow down what to order. Ultimately, they steered us in the right direction. Everything we ate was magnificent. I started my meal with a mocktail. This was the BEST mocktail I've ever had in my life. It was called "Corinthians" and consisted of Greek yogurt, Elderflower reduction, vanilla syrup and fresh lemon juice and zest. WOW! This was such a satisfying drink. The smooth creaminess was the perfect complement to the seafood dishes to come, and I still have yet to try another mocktail that even comes close to rivaling it. For an appetizer, we had the Sake Tartar. This dish was out of this world delicious and creatively combines two of my favorite foods- raw salmon and passion fruit. The dish consisted of a finely chopped salmon tartar with a really vibrant, creamy sauce with some zing or as they call it "leche de tigre", ikura, passion fruit gel and vegetable chips. I am in love with this dish and would rank it as one of the top 3 best things I've ever eaten. It was just so good! We were also served a complementary Amuse Bouche that was a Peruvian Vegetable and meat hor d'ouvere that was so delicious- It was earthy and the textures were delightful. It was like a miniature work of art that bursted with unique flavors. For an entree, I decided to try this fish burger which was a an in house made minced fish and ginger patty served on a brioche bun with all the fixings. It too, was incredibly delicious. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about Matsuri. Everything was perfect and I would come back in a heartbeat. The food, service and atmosphere were top notch. A MUST when visiting Santiago.

We had a great visit. 5/10 of our group did the Chef's tasting…read more 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.

We stumbled upon Karai after checking into our hotel. Little did we know we were in for a treat. As…read morenon-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!

Great place for lunch. We sat in their outdoor patio area…read morebecause of the good weather. It wasn't busy so it was easy to order and get service when needed. There is a happy hour menu throughout the weekdays, mostly drink specials. We got their ramen because we were craving soups. I got the omakase ramen; the menu said it comes with 3 different types of pork but only served 2 types. Overall very good. Soft boiled eggs and broth was tasty, just slightly salty but not bad. My husband got the shoyu cha-su ramen and completed the entire bowl! Chill environment during lunch time and pretty diverse menu of Japanese and Asian food.

Located in the Bellavista neighborhood where there are a multitude of restaurants. Featuring…read morenoodles galore, including several versions of ramen, food is fairly authentic with no hints of Chilean or Latin influence. This is a chain, so they are trying to adhere to the recipes and standards but using local ingredients. Noodle dishes were very good, interior is nice, service was good. Reasonably priced too, not to mention about a third cheaper than the same offerings in the US.

Very good value at half price but it is not a great culinary experience. The sashimi was average.read more