Creative Japanese-Peruvian fusion with standout ceviches and inventive cocktails in a lively setting.
Willa Moore reviews Papa San, a Peruvian-Japanese spot in Hudson Yards, highlighting its pleasant ambiance for business lunches but mixed results with its fusion dishes.
Papa San offers a captivating journey through Japanese-Peruvian fusion, drawing praise for its creative dishes and vibrant atmosphere. Diners rave about the exceptional ceviches, the unique Cacio e Pepe udon, and inventive cocktails. While some critics point to occasional imbalances in fusion attempts, the overall experience is consistently lauded as delicious and memorable, making it a popular spot for those seeking exciting flavors.
Papa San is celebrated for its innovative Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine, with standout dishes including various ceviches, the Cacio e Pepe udon, and the eel pizza. Cocktails like the Paloma and Tonic Colada are also highly recommended, though some critics note that certain fusion combinations can be unbalanced.
"Customers highly recommend the ceviches, especially the fluke ceviche, and rave about the Cacio e Pepe udon and the eel pizza."
Customers generally have a very positive experience at Papa San, frequently praising the creative and delicious fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavors, as well as the vibrant atmosphere and attentive service.
Important Note
One review notes that while some fusion dishes are excellent, others can be unbalanced, and the restaurant might be better suited for business lunches than casual evening dining.
"The Cacio e Pepe Udon at Papa San, paired with their Wagyu plate, is a combination this commenter had to have again."
Positive"Papa San was delicious, offering Japanese/Peruvian cuisine."
Positive"Papa San, a recently opened restaurant in Hudson Yards, is noted for its enjoyable food and could be a good choice for a birthday dinner."
Positive"A user expresses enthusiasm about Papa San's menu after looking at it."
Positive"A user states that Papa San, the new concept from the Llama Inn owners, is excellent, noting its impressive design and attention to detail."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested as a dinner option for a work dinner near Hudson Yards."
Neutral"This user confirms that the fluke ceviche at Papa San is phenomenal, following up on an earlier recommendation."
Positive"This user notes that Papa San is a new restaurant and finds it to be great."
Positive"Mentions Papa San, a new, funky place near Hudson Yard, offers a 'chicken tasting' menu for 2 featuring various parts and preparations."
Positive"Had a fantastic meal at Papa San, praising the excellent vibes, service, and fantastic, creative food, despite the price."
Positive"Recommends Papa San, noting it opened recently and offers great Japanese Peruvian fusion in a large space."
Positive"The lunch burger is really good too"
Positive"Lunch for me tomorrow; thanks! I've been meaning to head up but this sold me on it."
Positive"I was impressed going soon after they opened how consistently good everything was. It’s not necessarily surprising considering Llama San/Inn are both good, but it was smoother than I expected"
Positive"Bok choy salad is so underrated! The walnut mushroom dish was also a nice appetite stimulator"
Positive"Looks really good! Excited to try."
Positive"I had a great dinner experience too. Loved sitting at the kitchen counter, and the bok choy salad was a surprising standout."
Positive"Probably one of my favorite spots right now. Highly recommend chatting with Ken the somm as he helped hook us up with some nice wines for dinner, saved some fun cocktails for last (The Paloma and Tonic Colada are refreshing and vibrant) our server was very laid back and attentive."
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