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The catch of the day red snapper at Azalea in Old San Juan was one of the most overcooked pieces of fish I've ever been served, while still being almost $40, and the chef ultimately refused to remove it from the bill. My girlfriend and I walked in around 6pm and were literally the first guests in the restaurant. The host and staff were friendly, and the experience started off promising. The menu was one of the most expensive we saw in San Juan, with entrées in the mid-to-high $30 range. We didn't mind, but expectations were naturally higher. We ordered the house sushi roll, spicy edamame, coconut curry chicken, and the catch of the day, a red snapper. The appetizers were good, but the snapper was very rubbery and extremely tough instead of flaky. We each took two bites and stopped. When the waiter checked on us, I politely mentioned the fish seemed overcooked and he offered to take it away, for which we apologetically thanked him. We ordered dessert, then the check arrived, and we were told by our waiter that "the chef refused to remove the dish because of a policy about eating more than half", which we absolutely had not. Our bill was $200 for an appetizer, a roll, two entrées and one drink. We had wonderful meals all over San Juan and Old San Juan during this trip, which only made this experience stand out as the worst by far. With so many excellent restaurants in Old San Juan, there is no reason to risk an expensive dinner here. I cannot recommend Azalea.
Asian meets Puerto Rican flavors at the amazing Azalea! We loved our Christmas Eve dinner at this local favorite in Old San Juan. Highlights were the duck gyoza, which came with a really delicious sauce, the pork bao (dip your bao in the gyoza sauce for an awesome combination!), the sushi (we got the guava sushi, and the Azalea, as one of us doesn't eat raw fish), and the incredible apple pie cobbler. Our amazing server, Emmanuel, was so attentive and the atmosphere was so chic yet inviting. Highly recommend making reservations ahead of time on OpenTable or Yelp, they fill up fast!
Highly recommend Azalea!! I stopped in on a whim while walking Old San Juan with a friend on vacation. We had a craving for sushi and this place did not disappoint. It has a beautifully curated menu. You won't find your typical rolls here which definitely drew me to try it out! I had the Geisha cocktail which was well balanced and complimented the meal well. We started off with the ceviche which was refreshing and delicious! We split 3 different rolls, all different and unique but we loved them all! I think my favorites were the Guava Paow and Azalea roll! I thought the rolls were on the smaller side but the ceviche was a good size appetizer for two. The restaurant has a bar in the front then the back is a more intimate quiet ambiance that is beautifully decorated. Service was the a bit slow but overall a great experience and I would definitely recommend!
I've had slower service... I think, but I can't remember where. Food is good, but it's beyond Puerto Rican slow, it's just annoying. Came here for a special occasion dinner and spent the evening staring at empty glasses and plates. Service is politely rude. I'd go somewhere else unless you honestly don't care about time and just want to chill until food arrives. Then you'll be happy.
I was torn about giving this restaurant a perfect score. The truth is that the servers were really nice and the food was great. When we arrived, we walked in and did not have a reservation. A server suggested we sit at the bar. We did and chatted with other guests that were dining at the bar too. We ordered drinks which came quickly and House water. We placed our orders for food a bit later. The food took more than 15 minutes to come out. What was strange? is that the other diners who arrived after us got their food first. The survey explained to me because I ordered two appetizers and I wanted them to come out all at the same time that my food was taking longer. i'm not really sure how that works. But even after he told me that we waited still for about 15 minutes. We ordered the cauliflower to sushi rolls and a shrimp dish. We also had two drinks. The bill came to just $100. As I said, the food was good but the wait for the food at the bar was really long.
My friends and I were walking by and saw how cute this place was. We love Asian food so we wanted to come for dinner later that night. We got some drinks and started off with edamame and duck gyoza. Gyoza was pretty good and edamame is always good anywhere. We then ordered sushi rolls and noticed how small they were compared to the price you pay! My friend got a chicken curry dish she thoroughly enjoyed. We all enjoyed our food but the place is a bit overpriced for what you pay for. Not the best sushi I've had but it hit the spot. This was our more expensive restaurant we ate at on our trip. The staff was attentive and nice.
Good food but not totally impressed! This was our first time in Puerto Rico and this was the first restaurant we ventured to. We had a reservation so we were seated right away which is nice! The restaurant is super cute and the ambiance is perfect for a quaint date night! We started out ordering some cocktails and appetizers. The Geisha cocktail is a must try (don't be deterred by the sesame seeds - they were a great addition). For appetizers we had the Duck Gyoza and the Ceviche! Absolutely no complaints about the appetizers! They were flavorful and delish! For dinner we ordered the Agemono Roll, Avocado Roll and General Tso chicken. The Agemono Roll and the avocado roll were delicious! The General Tso while flavorful was entirely too dry!! The reason I am giving this restaurant experience 3 stars is because the service was not very good. There were people who were seated after us who received their food well before us. The server rarely came and checked in with us either. Overall it took almost 2 hours to get our dinner. Also the restaurant ran out of salmon so a lot of what we wanted to order wasn't available. All in all, not a bad place by any means but we just weren't wowed by our experience.
1 month ago
Amazing service, ambience and flavors! All the food had amazing quality and the ceviche was delicious! read more
Really good but expensive food. The workers are great, all sweet and funny. The portions for everything is really small. House Nigiri (crispy rice), 5/5: The rice itself makes it a standout. It was so much smaller than expected. The fish itself isn't very prominent. For 2 small pieces, not sure if $16 was worth it... Thai Salad, 5/5: Again just delicious but so small! The sauce is very good and not over peanuty. Probably the best Thai salad I've ever had, thank to the sauce. Torched Salmon Nigiri, 2/5: No fishy taste but literally no taste at all?! Super weird, I just didn't get anything... Guava Paow, 10/10! One of the best sushi dishes I've had. So crave worthy! The eel and sauce is delicious. Interior is very nice, moody lighting. read more
8 months ago
Had a lovely visit last week while in port from a cruise ship. The restaurant was nearly empty which was strange but everything was on point - lighting, service, dishes, timing. The food was very good. Not pictured is a mushroom pasta dish - heavy but yummy. If you're in town and want to try something different, check it out. read more
4 months ago
The catch of the day red snapper at Azalea in Old San Juan was one of the most overcooked pieces of fish I've ever been served, while still being almost $40, and the chef ultimately refused to remove it from the bill. My girlfriend and I walked in around 6pm and were literally the first guests in the restaurant. The host and staff were friendly, and the experience started off promising. The menu was one of the most expensive we saw in San Juan, with entrées in the mid-to-high $30 range. We didn't mind, but expectations were naturally higher. We ordered the house sushi roll, spicy edamame, coconut curry chicken, and the catch of the day, a red snapper. The appetizers were good, but the snapper was very rubbery and extremely tough instead of flaky. We each took two bites and stopped. When the waiter checked on us, I politely mentioned the fish seemed overcooked and he offered to take it away, for which we apologetically thanked him. We ordered dessert, then the check arrived, and we were told by our waiter that "the chef refused to remove the dish because of a policy about eating more than half", which we absolutely had not. Our bill was $200 for an appetizer, a roll, two entrées and one drink. We had wonderful meals all over San Juan and Old San Juan during this trip, which only made this experience stand out as the worst by far. With so many excellent restaurants in Old San Juan, there is no reason to risk an expensive dinner here. I cannot recommend Azalea. read more
7 months ago
Asian meets Puerto Rican flavors at the amazing Azalea! We loved our Christmas Eve dinner at this local favorite in Old San Juan. Highlights were the duck gyoza, which came with a really delicious sauce, the pork bao (dip your bao in the gyoza sauce for an awesome combination!), the sushi (we got the guava sushi, and the Azalea, as one of us doesn't eat raw fish), and the incredible apple pie cobbler. Our amazing server, Emmanuel, was so attentive and the atmosphere was so chic yet inviting. Highly recommend making reservations ahead of time on OpenTable or Yelp, they fill up fast! read more
6 months ago
Highly recommend Azalea!! I stopped in on a whim while walking Old San Juan with a friend on vacation. We had a craving for sushi and this place did not disappoint. It has a beautifully curated menu. You won't find your typical rolls here which definitely drew me to try it out! I had the Geisha cocktail which was well balanced and complimented the meal well. We started off with the ceviche which was refreshing and delicious! We split 3 different rolls, all different and unique but we loved them all! I think my favorites were the Guava Paow and Azalea roll! I thought the rolls were on the smaller side but the ceviche was a good size appetizer for two. The restaurant has a bar in the front then the back is a more intimate quiet ambiance that is beautifully decorated. Service was the a bit slow but overall a great experience and I would definitely recommend! read more
I've had slower service... I think, but I can't remember where. Food is good, but it's beyond Puerto Rican slow, it's just annoying. Came here for a special occasion dinner and spent the evening staring at empty glasses and plates. Service is politely rude. I'd go somewhere else unless you honestly don't care about time and just want to chill until food arrives. Then you'll be happy. read more
1 year ago
I was torn about giving this restaurant a perfect score. The truth is that the servers were really nice and the food was great. When we arrived, we walked in and did not have a reservation. A server suggested we sit at the bar. We did and chatted with other guests that were dining at the bar too. We ordered drinks which came quickly and House water. We placed our orders for food a bit later. The food took more than 15 minutes to come out. What was strange? is that the other diners who arrived after us got their food first. The survey explained to me because I ordered two appetizers and I wanted them to come out all at the same time that my food was taking longer. i'm not really sure how that works. But even after he told me that we waited still for about 15 minutes. We ordered the cauliflower to sushi rolls and a shrimp dish. We also had two drinks. The bill came to just $100. As I said, the food was good but the wait for the food at the bar was really long. read more
My friends and I were walking by and saw how cute this place was. We love Asian food so we wanted to come for dinner later that night. We got some drinks and started off with edamame and duck gyoza. Gyoza was pretty good and edamame is always good anywhere. We then ordered sushi rolls and noticed how small they were compared to the price you pay! My friend got a chicken curry dish she thoroughly enjoyed. We all enjoyed our food but the place is a bit overpriced for what you pay for. Not the best sushi I've had but it hit the spot. This was our more expensive restaurant we ate at on our trip. The staff was attentive and nice. read more
1 year ago
Excelente comida, todo estaba riquísimo! Recomiendo el roll Verde Yama y los pork dumplings. Excelente service y ambiance , totalmente recomendado. read more
1 year ago
Just stopped for drinks. The lovely hostess was so kind to let us have a table for 30min before going to another spot for dinner read more
1 year ago
Food was delicious. Service staff was excellent. The ambiance was gorgeous & we had a great time. read more
We absolutely loved this place and kept talking about it the entire 3/4 days after, on our trip! The ambience was super cute for a double date, the waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable and the service was quick! The food and drinks were delicious! Definitely recommend! read more
Good food but not totally impressed! This was our first time in Puerto Rico and this was the first restaurant we ventured to. We had a reservation so we were seated right away which is nice! The restaurant is super cute and the ambiance is perfect for a quaint date night! We started out ordering some cocktails and appetizers. The Geisha cocktail is a must try (don't be deterred by the sesame seeds - they were a great addition). For appetizers we had the Duck Gyoza and the Ceviche! Absolutely no complaints about the appetizers! They were flavorful and delish! For dinner we ordered the Agemono Roll, Avocado Roll and General Tso chicken. The Agemono Roll and the avocado roll were delicious! The General Tso while flavorful was entirely too dry!! The reason I am giving this restaurant experience 3 stars is because the service was not very good. There were people who were seated after us who received their food well before us. The server rarely came and checked in with us either. Overall it took almost 2 hours to get our dinner. Also the restaurant ran out of salmon so a lot of what we wanted to order wasn't available. All in all, not a bad place by any means but we just weren't wowed by our experience. read more
11 months ago
Everything was perfect to the fast customers service to the great recommendation and the food was to perfection definitely recommend especially ask for Jeffery took very good care of us read more
2 years ago
I can't recommend this place. Service was great, waiter was very attentive. The duck gyoza was pretty decent. Both of the sushi rolls were not very good. Rice was not firm, too soft. Prices were too high for the low quality sushi. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Everything was amazing here. Excellent drink quality, the sushi was exceptional, our table felt like a private nestle, and the service was thorough. read more
This was an unplanned visit but we are absolutely happy that we popped in here for dinner. Azalea, at its heart is Asian-Fusion restaurant - not what we would typically patronize in Old San Juan. Starting with a well-made shitaki mushroom infused negroni, (made with shitaki-infused gin), our meal was off to an excellent start. I followed with spicy edamame beans followed by a refreshing citrus-forward grouper ceviche duck gyoza. My entree platter of sashimi (tuna, salmon, mackerel (a favorite), yellowtail and tamago (egg). Each dish was expertly prepared and presented in an attractive way. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her Yoshobu steak - filet mignon with a Sichuan and sesame rub. Pronouncing it one of the best she has experienced. A creamy, pleasantly sweet lemongrass creme brûlée completed our dinner. We look forward to returning for another dinner. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 4+ Stars read more
2 years ago
Just the most lovely, original cocktails to start our evening in Old San Juan before heading to Marmalade for dinner read more
Latin Asian fusion. Probably your best option for sushi in old San Juan The dumplings were my favorite. It was like the pork had been slow roasted and marinated and then put into dumpling skins. Wow. That was the best fusion of the two. 5 star dumplings stole the show. Ahi Tuna Tartare was good. Not the best I've had but decent. The rolls were mixed. The Tobiko roll was bland and I would not recommend, simply because they gave other choices to enjoy. The Azalea roll was really good but I felt the drop of Sriracha on top was overpowering it. It wasn't a question of spicy but rather the flavor not mixing. I would have preferred a more Wasabi infused style topping. Still a great roll. The tochimaguro roll was superb. I wish I ordered 3 of those. Highly recommend that one. So delicious. OVERALL: Asian cuisine seems limited in Old San Juan, but this place is really good. I would recommend a visit there for sure. read more
3 years ago
I'd prob do a 3.5 but you can't with Yelp. I had high hopes for this place since it was rated well and I was really craving Asian flavors. I got the miso soup. My waiter warned me the truffle infusion was a bit much for him but I got it anyway. 100% agree with him. Probably the worst miso soup I've ever had. Then I got the Thai salad. It was fine. Nothing wrong with it but nothing screamed Thai to me either. I got the salmon nigiri. It was ok. Nothing special. Then I got the pork dumplings. The first one I bit into was cold in the middle. And it's pulled pork not ground. Not that it matters that much but just not what I expected. The service was nice and not slow like other people were talking about. But I wouldn't go again probably. The food is just not that great. read more
4 years ago
Sat inside and enjoyed a few drinks and sushi! The tuna tataki is delicious, tuna tacos were great as well. Cocktails were well crafted! Definitely more expensive for a meal and drinks than other places around but the ambiance and service was perfect so an ideal place for a Friday night dinner! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I loved my food at Azalea! I had the duck gyoza to start and my god they were delicious. Then I had the Sashimi and the Nozomu Tray to go with was really so fresh. The Sashimi was just perfect . The service was attentive and the bartender provide some really amazing recommended drink. I loved the ambiance even just for one it was cute and cozy! read more
Came here because of encouraging reviews for sushi, however most of their specialty rolls have cream cheese in them or wayyy too many things that don't make sense together. This seemed like strip mall sushi for double the price, which didn't align with the cool, chic, tropical ambience of the space. Pork bao was small and unremarkable. Drinks were hit or miss. Service wasn't great, we were at the bar and the bartender only checked in once with us for the 1.5 hrs we were there. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
The food is delicious and fresh. The service is on point. I'm so glad my colleague suggested this spot. Beautiful setting, too. read more
5 years ago
Nice spot in the center of the old city, drinks were delicious! Service was quick and attentive, atmosphere was well decorated with COVID precautions in place. Temperature was checked at the door and servers were masked. We really enjoyed the appetizers: - Duck Gyoza -Tuna Tataki Main course: Pollo Al Ajillo Chino was okay (3-star) because the chicken was a bit dry but fried rice was delicious! I would definitely give it another shot! read more
3 years ago
We had a great time at Azalea!! We made reservations on OpenTable for 6:15PM on a weeknight, and the waiter said usually before 7pm you won't need reservations. Good tip! Things did get busier after 7PM!! We had a variety of dishes and drinks!! +Pork Bao +Ginger Salad (no pic) +Tuna Tataki +Azalea Roll +Tobiko Roll +Coconut Curry Chicken (no pic) +Old Fashion cocktail (no pic) +Zen cocktail (no pic) Things we would order again: Azalea Roll + Coconut Curry Chicken + the Old Fashion read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I can't say anything bad about this place. The food was flavorful, the staff was amazing and it was clean. They're salmon was really good. I was completely satisfied with this place. I may have to come back again before I go home. read more
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