I've been spoiled by their service. The best, kindest, incredibly personable staff. I heart them!!!! I got in touch via IG because I wanted to see if they'd be able to accommodate our vegan, veg, mushroom/walnut/egg allergy situation with their smaller menu. They assured us we're in good hands and upon learning we're celebrating bdays, they asked for details on the bday boy/girl. Then on the day, they gave us a menu that was custom for them - replete with their accomodations and also 2 special cocktails by their names We tried all vegetarian and one pescatarian dishes, matcha ginger cake with sesame ice creams, and 4 cocktails (got their house espresso martini with soy sauce and miso X2 because of how addicting it is!). Go here! Amazing Nikkei cuisine (jap/peru) read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Everything was amazing. Staff and service was excellent. We were a group of 4 and we had the tasting menu so we got to try a little of everything. Look at the picture I posted of the menu for the dishes. Every dish was unique and awesome. The drinks were different and in a good way. Loved everything about this place and our experience. read more

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Amazing dining experience. Staff was very knowledgeable and selected several dishes for us to try. Food was delicious with a nice variety of flavors. Would highly recommend. read more

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This was on a top to go list in San Juan, while not PR cuisine a I love their take on Peruvian food. First - give me more of the big kernel corns in anything. I do love my ceviche too. It's a small place - so def get a reservations and then go down the street to the main plaza to dance the night away. read more

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This was one of our first stops food wise in San Juan. It's a vibey restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the lomo saltado. It was very tasty. Not the best lomo i ever had but i enjoyed it. Overall, the waitresses were very kind and explained the menu items to us in detail. Felt very welcomed. I may have enjoyed the place more if i ordered something different. read more

We went to Sur Barra Nikkei a little after lunchtime on a weekday. We arrived around 2pm and the restaurant was pretty empty, which was lucky for us because it is a small space and from things I had read about it, it seems like it is a very popular spot that can be hard to get into. The restaurant is in a great location right by the art museum and has a small front patio with a few tables. Inside, there are a few tables and some bar seating. We took an Uber there so I'm not too sure about parking, but it didn't seem to have a parking lot and I think there was just some street parking out front. The service was incredible. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive and knew the menu extremely well. He literally explained every aspect of every single dish on the menu to the point that I wondered if he was also the chef! He showed expertise and knowledge and helped us make decisions that turned out to be fantastic. The menu is divided into multiple sections, including appetizers, ceviche, nigiri, and larger dishes. We ordered a few small plates and a couple of nigiri dishes to share and didn't get a main dish, but we were pretty full. The elements of each dish were thoughtfully crafted, and came together wonderfully. A warning to patrons, the menu is predicated around seafood, specifically raw fish, and while there are dishes that do have cooked meat, there are not that many options for those who are not interested in eating raw fish. There are some dishes that will appeal to vegetarians; in fact, the mushroom setas was a hit. The Setas is a gluten free dish that consisted of mushrooms 3 ways: mushroom leche de Tigre with a bed of mushrooms and topped with dried mushrooms. It was a very umami dish. The Tiradito Nikkei consisted of slices of snapper with a leche de Tigre that had a yuzu flavor to it. The fresh was fresh and flavorful and paired very well with the leche de Tigre. The Nigiri Paracas consisted of thinly sliced squid atop sushi rice with pistachio. Our waiter explained that after we had finished the pieces of nigiri, we were to pour the a seaweed kombu onto the plate and mix it with the panko and sesame sprinkled on the plate and that would serve as a palate cleanser. The squid was wonderful, but the texture of the sushi rice was a little stickier than I am used to, and it was a bit sweet for me. The kombu, however, was deliciousWe also ordered a Tiradito Oeste, which was an off-menu dish that our waiter recommended and had a tuna that is caught off the west coast of the island. It was served with a creamy sauce that paired nicely with the fish. The Tiradito Caliente was a bit spicy (as the name suggests) and had this really interesting scallop gelatine in the center with scallops that were perfectly tender, and calamari that were fresh and delicious. It was garnished with sweet, crunchy canchitas. This was the such a unique dish and I have never eaten anything like this. The Renzo con Micha was probably my favorite dish. It was an El Capitan fish ceviche with ahi Amarillo leche de Tigre which had a great spice to it, sweet potato purée, and two types of Peruvian corn - chocio, and canchitas (similar to popcorn). It was a great mixture of flavors and textures with the tender fish and both types of corn. We finished the meal with the matcha ginger tart and elected to try both ice creams, black sesame and toasted sesame. The size of the tart was perfect to share between the two of us and it was not too sweet. The ice creams were both great. The toasted sesame was a bit sweeter than the black sesame. Overall, we had a wonderful meal here. The service was amazing, the menu was extensive and the each dish was crafted perfectly. From the inclusion of local seaweed to jellied scallops, each dish had a certain special element that set it apart Overall: Food 9/10 Ambience 8/10 (but this was in the middle of the day) Service 20/10 read more

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Incredible everything! I had a refreshing hibiscus drink with the lomo (best my friend has ever had) followed by a matcha cheesecake. 10/10. The service was incredible and the ambience was quite lovely and exactly where you need to be! Check it out! read more

Excellent restaurant in the heart of Santurce, Sur Barra Nikkei had some really good options for group sharing. Most of it is seafood based and it had some interesting fusion from South America/Asia (aka Peruvian food). We enjoyed pretty much all of the dishes. Some of the ceviches and the Lomo Saltado were are favorites; the service was great and the overall atmosphere was ambient. It's pretty tough to get a reservation so be sure to plan ahead read more

Excellent food. Highly recommend. Had limited vegetarian options but all were fantastic!!!!The craft cocktails were a highlight - the bartender also made us drinks on request. read more

Well That was Ok I got Calamar was Good for dessert only 1 option Well it's Cake Ice cream Sesame And Black sesame ice cream Bruh Better for adults please when my poor father tried to order just yapping read more

Food was great, servers were really attentive and explained dishes in detail. Most of them were spicy! Drinks were ok, and the place was very hip! read more

Sur Barra Nikkei - Peruvian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

We had an exceptional experience at Sur! They were incredibly accommodating and allowed us to push our reservation an hour later last minute. When we got there, the staff greeted us gracefully and right away started us with AMAZING cocktails. The server was very, very knowledgeable about the menu and wanted to make sure we had a unique and unforgettable dinning experience. The restaurant is simple and very tastefully decorated. I wish I had this restaurant at home! It is a must in Puerto Rico. read more

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Super friendly server! Started off the evening with a delicious Prosecco 5/5 Ceviche which was very fresh and well flavored. 4/5 Sushi Camarón Picante was the highlight of the meal. 5/5 read more

Sur Barra Nikkei - Dinner at this yummy place! - Peruvian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

We hosted an investor dinner here and the food was literal art! The appetizers were delectable, the main course was absurdly delicious, and the dessert was utterly delecious. Will definitely will return. The dessert was green matcha, ginger crust, berry compote and sesame ice cream, and sprinkled with salt. This is a perfect location for any event with 20+, intimidate setting, amazing service, excellent chef. read more

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Excellent experience. The food was great, a real adventure with wonderful depth and layers of flavor. The staff were great. Good value for exceptional quality. The place / real estate and decor is pretty basic and the acoustics were awful. Recommended for foodies read more

Puerto Rican and Japanese fusion delight. I can't say enough about Sur Barra - the Chef was simply amazing. The food was INSANELY INCREDIBLE. Every dish we ate was magnificent. Then there was the staff - THE BEST OF THE BEST! I have been in service for over 20 years. I have never been more impressed with every single person who works at Sur Barra. Friendly. Efficient. Simply wonderful. Thank you to Sur Barra for hosting us for our special dinner and proving that fusion food is just spectacular. GREAT WORK TO ALL. We will always come back. read more

Sur Barra Nikkei - Peruvian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The restaurant reminded me why I love to travel. Every dish had bold and unique flavors. The menu can be a little tough to figure out but the staff was helpful. I'd recommend the ceviche, it was some of the best I've ever had. Wish I had a picture. read more

A fusion of Japanese and Peruvian seemed surprising, but we're always game for a new experience. The waitress explained everything and gave great guidance on selections. Everything came with an appealing artistic presentation. The standout was the Tiradito Caliente with squid and scallops. The combination of flavors and textures was a fabulous. We also tried several cocktails. The Espíritu Libre was refreshing without being too sweet. I would definitely return. read more

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The food and the service was exquisite The ambiance was inviting I would highly recommend this unique experience in culinary gastronomy read more

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Drinks are superb (couldn't wait to take pics until after we had a bit). Food was also pure class - recommend the Aradito Caliente. Service was fantastic too. read more

Sur Barra Nikkei - Amazona Cocktail - Peruvian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Expectations were high, but maybe it's unfair to judge it against nyc standards. The white fish app was really good and refreshing, a good mix of different flavors and textures, best dish we had that night. However, the rest of dishes were quite underwhelming. We had the tuna nigiri, scallop, calamari w/ tigers milk and duck w/ green rice, they were pretty 'meh'. A bit overpriced imo. read more

Sur Barra Nikkei - Duck w/ green rice - Peruvian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Very clean and delicious Peruvian/Japanese fusion. The ceviches were incredible and the vegan Kare dish is perfection, i wish I'd ordered 2

Excelent food! The chef and the kitchen staff are artists. All the flavors blended perfectly. Especially the tiradito caliente, which had miso and spicy and it was perfect. You have the perfect amount of salt and sweet and the flavor of the miso. The prices are exactly what you would expect. I don't think it's expensive but it's not cheap either. You get exactly what you pay for with the quality of the food and the amazing service you get from the waiters. The waiters really know their stuff, they explain everything in the menu including the fresh catch of the day and what it pairs well with. I have a food allergy and they were able to help me out with picking food items that were gonna work for me. Our check came out to $232 for 3 people and we all had drinks and left very satisfied. The cocktails are great, the pisco is a great drink to try if you haven't before. Also, not a great place for children unless your children like raw fish and are well behaved. It's more of an adult ambiance. Special thanks to our waiters! read more

This spot is not another Peruvian. The variety of Ceviches were unique in comparison with other cebicherias. I tried the spicy yellow pepper ceviche. Delicious combination of flavor. I'm a tostones freak and this place had perfect ones to accompany the ceviche. First time ever they didn't even need salt. Also tried the tiradito. We ventured to the sushi rolls and decided on the ceviche roll. Interesting and tasty. The pisco cocktails were amazing. I tried the ginger Pisco amd was. It disappointed. Small place, not fancy but the service was friendly and professional. read more

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What can I say about a restaurant that falls over themselves to accommodate my business meeting, and does everything possible to make it spectacular!!! Chef Rafael was tremendous with his selections of appetizers, and the selections for the dinner entrees were so on point!! I hosted a business dinner at this restaurant, and worked with them for two weeks up to the event. Their service was wonderful, and the food, far more than spectacular!! Naysha was a wonder to work with, making sure everything was perfect, and the Chef took time to understand what I was looking for to make this event a success. This is an amazing place, and the fusion of flavors was so wonderful, and the tastes amazing. If you're in Puerto Rico, you must visit, and try as much as you can!!! Say hello to Rafael for me!! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Nice little spot, nice waiters but... Everything else is wrong. Very expensive (average $20-25 per dish) for very little food. Family of 4 with 2 kids, expect at least $300 to have enough food (barely so). At that price range, this restaurant cannot compete against their peers. The wait: expect at least 30 minutes between each dish so 4 dishes = 2 hours. Two dishes out of the 4 were good, special in their own way. The rest was nothing special, except that they were at $25 a pop. The nice waiter justified it with " prices have gone up. " well yes they probably have but not to the point to justify their price range for the quantity to what their peers are doing. Back home, we got bread, cheese and charcuterie to finish it off. read more

Food and service was amazing. The waiter took the time to explain every ingredient in the dish and the quality of the food was 5 star. I am from New York and having gone to many great restaurants I simply was pleased with everything. read more

Delicious! Amazing fusion of flavors. Ordered: Migrando al Sur, Paseo por la Amazona and the Lomo saltado and all highly recommended.

Great first impression, ceviche was fresh and delicious. The dessert was mind-blowing and not overly sweet

We had a phenomenal meal. The fish was fresh, the preparation was light and airy, the service was quick, even the tomatoes were super crisp(and thats hard to find in san Juan). The presentation was clever and creative. We cant wait to go back. read more

The food 10/10 times is amazing, delicious and tasty. I am transported to another culinary galaxy when I come here and would recommend to everyone and anyone. I ordered today take out and it was as delicious as always. read more

Delicious, interesting food! It was an unexpected treat during our trip to San Juan. The vibe is trendy but laid back. Cocktails and service were excellent, too. It was a little expensive for the portions we received, but still a solid option In SJ read more

Reserve por primera vez para dos personas. El sitio está súper bien localizado con un menú exquisito. Nos encanta comer comida peruana y más si es con diferentes toques. Nos atendieron súper rápido y fueron pacientes con todos los platos que pedimos. 100% recomendados. Vale la pena volver. La única crítica constructiva es que tengan cuidado con los precios de los platos. Sabemos que están en el medio de la ciudad y ciudadela, pero también los locales queremos seguir visitando :) read more

Food is great I come here a lot. One of the best ceviches on the island. Everything is fresh , although I would not recommend large parties ( more than 5) came here for my bday and was very disappointed. Great for dates , seeing friends double dates solo etc read more

Sur Barra Nikkei is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The food is always fresh and the taste is unique and absolutely DELICIOUS, just a delight for the palate. The service is impecable and the space is beautifully decorated, with a peaceful atmospheree. I tried different plates fromm the menu including the ceviche, lomo salteado and sushi and I just LOVED everything. Thank you Sur Barra Nikkei for creating such a beautiful space to delight our palates. read more