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Steakhouses

Oriental Food In San Jose


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San José San Pedro Curridabat Escazú


San José

Steak House

Don Wang


Cuisine Chinese
Opening: Hrs Mon 8am – 3pm, Tue-Sat 8am – 3pm and 6pm – 11pm,
Sun 8am – 10pm
Address: San José downtown, Calle 11 Av. 6 and 8
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 223 5925
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Excellent Four Stars
The best Chinese restaurant in the Country, this place is simply decorated and serves excellent authentic Chinese cuisine.

Domo


Cuisine Japanese
Opening: Hrs Mon-Sat 12md – 11pm
Address: Av.1, Calle 9 and 7
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 258 0208
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: -
Rating: Very good Two Stars
This is the only sushi place in downtown San José. The ambiance is very simple, but sushi is good and service is acceptable.

Tin Jo


Cuisine Asian (China, Japan, Malaysia, India and Thailand)
Opening: Hrs Mon-Thu 11:30am – 3pm and 5:30pm – 10pm;
Fri-Sat 11:30am – 3pm and 5:30pm – 11pm; Sun 11:30 – 10pm
Address: Downtown San José, Calle 11, Av.6 and 8
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 221 7605
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Exceptional Four Stars
This peace of Asia in the heart of San José is certainly one of the best restaurants in Costa Rica. Each of its dining rooms is decorated according to a different regional theme and many of them feature artworks by local artists. Food is exquisite and the varied menu includes specialties from China, Japan, Malaysia, India and Thailand. Truly vegetarian options are available and the service is very attentive.

Saisaki


Cuisine Sushi, Korean, Philippine
Opening: Hrs Daily, 11am – 3pm and 6pm – 10pm
Address: San José, Calle 32 Av. 1
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 223 7097
Prices: S10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
Very good specialties from different Far East countries are served in this nice little restaurant which features a quite large sushi bar, and some Teppanyaki tables.

Bangkok


Cuisine Thai
Opening: Hrs Mon-Thu 12md – 3p and 6p – 11p, Fri 12md – 3p and 6p – 11p,
Sat 11a – 11p, Sun 12md – 8p
Address: San José, Sabana Oeste, 300 meters west of Pop’s
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 296 6110
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V, DC
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This refined restaurant serves authentic and delicious Thai food.

Benihana Sushi Bar


Cuisine Japanese, Korean
Opening: Hrs Mon-Fri 12md – 3pm and 6pm – 11pm, Sat-Sun 1pm – 11pm
Address: Sabana Norte, 100 meters west of the ICE building
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 291 4572, 296 0073
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Good Two Stars
This large two story restaurant specializes in Sushi, Teppanyaki and several well prepared Korean dishes. They also have a karaoke bar for those willing to have a complete Asian experience.

Flor de Loto


Cuisine Chinese
Opening: Hrs Mon-Fri 11am – 3pm and 6pm – 11pm, Sat 11am – 11pm,
Sun 11:30am – 9:30pm
Address: Sabana Norte, in front of Colegio Los Ángeles
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 232 4652
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Good Two Stars
This simple restaurant is probably the only one in the country to serve Szechwan specialties. Although the place can look ordinary the food served is good and Prices: are fare.

Fuji


Cuisine Japanese
Opening: Hrs Daily, 12md – 3pm and 6:30pm – 11pm
Address: Sabana Norte, Hotel Tryp Corobicí
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 232 8122, ext. 191
Prices: $20 - $30
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Excellent Four Stars
This sophisticated restaurant is located inside Hotel Tryp Corobicí. From the Japanese garden to the Sake barrels at the entrance, the ambience of the place is representative of its culture. Prices: are high, but food and service are excellent.

Goyi


Cuisine Sushi, Japanese
Opening: Hrs Tue-Fri 12md – 3pm and 6pm – 10pm, Sat 12md – 10pm,
Sun 12md – 8pm
Address: San José, Cinco Esquinas de Tibás, 125 meters east of the crossroad
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 221 9909
Prices: $5 - $15
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This small family run restaurant is very basic in the décor, but sushi is good and well prepared and tempura, ten don and yaki udon are recommended.

King’s Garden


Cuisine Chinese
Opening: Hrs Daily, 11am – 11:30pm
Address: Sabana Norte, across from Hotel Tryp Corobicí, on the 2nd floor of Supermarket Más x Menos
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 255 3838, 233 9003
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
The extensive menu of this nice restaurant features good Cantonese and Szechwan specialties as well as some international dishes. Service is very attentive.

Little Seoul


Cuisine Sushi, Korean
Opening: Hrs Wed-Sat and Mon 12md – 3pm and 6pm – 10:30pm,
Sun & Bank holidays 12md – 9:30pm
Address: Rohrmoser, 50 meters north of Plaza Mayor Shopping Center
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 232 5551
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Good Two Stars
For a long time this was the best Sushi and Korean place in town. Although service and quality are not as good as they used to be, it is still a good choice.

Restaurante Isla Verde


Cuisine Chinese
Opening: Hrs Daily 11am – 11pm
Address: Pavas, 200 meters west of the American Embassy
Web www.hotelislaverde.com
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 296 5068
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Good Two Stars
This nice and clean restaurant serves authentic and varied Chinese cuisine. Cantonese specialties deserve a try.

Restaurante Villa Bonita


Cuisine Chinese
Opening: Hrs Mon-Fri 11am – 3pm and 5:30pm – 10:30pm, Sat 11am – 4pm and 5:30pm – 10:30pm, Sun 11am – 10pm
Address: Pavas Industrial Road, 75 meters south of Pavas Shopping Center,
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 232 9855
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
Customers identify themselves with Chinese culture in this cozy restaurant. The extensive menu includes Cantonese, Szechwan and Hunan specialties. Their buffet is very

Casa China


Cuisine Chinese
Opening: Hrs Daily 8am – 11pm
Address: Los Yoses, inside the building of the Costa Rican Chinese Association, Calle 25, House #870
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 257 8392
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
Recently remodeled, this popular restaurant features an extensive menu which includes Chinese regional specialties and superb Dim Sum.
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San Pedro


El Sabor de Oriente

Cuisine Chinese
Opening: Hrs Mon-Fri 11am – 3pm and 6pm – 11pm, Sat-Sun 11am – 11pm
Address: San Pedro, 200 meters west of the Catholic Church
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 280 4837
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Good Two Stars
This restaurant, basic in its décor, serves good Chinese and tico cuisine.

Moby Dick


Cuisine Sushi, Korean
Opening: Hrs Mon-Sat 10:30am – 3pm and 5:30pm – 10:30pm, Sun 12md – 10pm
Address: San Pedro, across from the Ferretería El Mar
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 224 7613
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This restaurant serves good sushi at reasonable Prices:.

Curridabat and Tres Ríos


Matsuri Sushi


Cuisine Japanese, Sushi
Opening: Hrs Mon-Fri 12md – 3pm and 6:30pm – 10:30pm, Sat 12md – 10:30pm, Sun 12md – 9pm
Address: Curridabat, Plaza Cristal, 600 meters south of Pop's
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 280 5522
Prices: $10 - $30
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Rating: Exceptional Four Stars
This excellent Japanese restaurant has a great Sushi bar and offers a great selection of delicious rolls, sushi and sashimi. Upstairs the chefs perform at the Teppanyaki grills. All ingredients are top quality and imported from Japan.

Sensu


Cuisine Japanese, Sushi
Opening: Hrs Mon-Thu 12md – 3pm and 6pm – 11pm, Fri 12md – 3pm and
6pm – 12mn, Sat 12md – 12mn, Sun 12md – 10pm
Address: Curridabat, Plaza Freses Shopping Center
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 524 0350
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This little restaurant is the eastern branch of a small Argentinean chain. The sushi bar is not so big, but food is good. Some sittings are open-air.
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Escazú


Goyi Escazú


Cuisine Japanese, Sushi
Opening: Hrs Tue-Fri 12md – 3pm and 6pm – 10pm, Sat 12md – 10pm,
Sun 12md – 8pm
Address: Escazú downtown, Plaza Real Shopping Center, 2nd floor
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 289 5590
Prices: $5 - $15
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This small family run restaurant is very basic in the décor, but sushi is good and well prepared and tempura, ten don and yaki udon are recommended.

Naré


Cuisine Sushi, Japanese, Korean
Opening: Hrs Daily 12md – 11pm
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, 600 meters south of El Cruce
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 288 0793
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This big restaurant is hosted in an old remodeled mansion. The menu is extensive. Sushi is good, but we highly recommend their Korean specialties like Teppanyaki.

Lotus


Cuisine Chinese
Opening: Hrs Mon-Fri 11am – 3pm and 6pm – 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am – 10pm
Address: Old Road to Santa Ana, 100 meters east of Paco Shopping Center
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 228 8105
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
Although the ambiance and décor of this big place are lifeless and create a cold atmosphere, the food served here is good. The extensive menu includes Cantonese, Hunan and Szechwan specialties. Prices: are a bit too high.

Samurai


Cuisine Japanese, Sushi
Opening: Hrs Mon-Fri 12md – 3pm and 6pm – 11pm, Sat-Sun 12md – 11pm
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, 600 meters south of El Cruce
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 228 4124, 228 6963
Prices: $10, $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This restaurant was the first Japanese place of the area. It offers a wide choice of sushi and sashimi and the only private tatami rooms in Costa Rica. Once in a while they have an “all you can eat” buffet special at reasonable price.

Sushi Itto


Cuisine Japanese, Sushi
Opening: Hrs Sun –Thu 12md – 10pm, Fri-Sat 12md – 11pm
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, Paco Shopping Center
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 228 7873, 228 7896, 228 7927
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Good Two Stars
Part of an international chain, this restaurant serves a wide selection of rolls and maki and has a few Teppanyaki tables. Service and quality do not excel.

Sensu Escazú


Cuisine Japanese
Opening: Hrs Mon-Thu 12md – 3pm and 6pm – 11pm, Fri 12md – 3pm y
6pm – 12mn, Sat 12md – 12mn, Sun 12md – 10pm
Address: San Rafael de Escazú, Plaza Los Laureles Shopping Center
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 228 2443
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This little restaurant is the Escazú branch of an Argentinean chain. The sushi bar is not so big, but food is good. Some of the sittings are open-air.

Taj Mahal


Cuisine Indian
Opening: Hrs Tue-Sat 12md - 3pm and 6pm - 11pm, Sun 12md - 8pm
Address: Old Road to Santa Ana, 1km west of Paco Shopping Center
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 228 0980
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This elegant place is the only Indian restaurant in Costa Rica. Nice decorations create a cozy atmosphere and make the customer feel closer to Indian culture. Delicious regional specialties are served, among them we recommend the Tandoori Chicken which is cooked in a tandoori oven brought from India. The service is attentive.

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