As a proud Peruvian food lover, I was hyped to try Alpa. The concept sounded bold - Peruvian, Mediterranean, Cuban, Mexican/Japanese all under one roof? I thought, “Okay fusion, let’s see what you got.”
We walked in, and the server waved us to sit wherever. Cool. Casual. Then came four menus dropped on the table like a deck of Uno cards. No “Welcome,” no “Here’s how this works,” just vibes and confusion. I stared at the menus wondering if I was supposed to pick a cuisine, a country, or a personality trait. One waiter, then another waiter from different corners - so confusing.
Started with a Chicha (because duh) and a fresh juice. The chicha? Let’s just say my eyebrows hit the ceiling. That drink was so sweet I’m convinced the sugar content tried to file taxes. Not fresh definitely a powder packet pretending to be traditional. Then falafel as a shareable app. When it hit the table… no share plates arrived. Just silverware that came in slow-mo, unwrapped, and dirty. Like visibly dirty. I asked for a clean set. And that one? Yup, still dirty. I had to open the next one in front of the waitress like we were playing a high-stakes round of “Will This Fork Be Sanitary?” (Spoiler: barely.) So we ate it like cavewomen with our hands. Which, you know what, that’s fine. Connection to our primal selves.
At this point we’ve entered “just go with it” territory.
For our main dishes I got ceviche, my mom got the Seco. Chef came out (which I appreciated!) and explained the seco would take longer, ceviche would come first. I asked for them to come out together.
When my $26 ceviche arrived, I stared at it like… “Is this a sample?”. The fish wasn’t properly marinated - raw texture, no citrus cure. The leche de tigre had potential, but the fish felt like it missed the whole marination memo. It was basically “Just Keep Swimming” energy.
Mom’s seco? The meat was a tad tough. Like chew-and-reflect-on-your-life-decisions tough. Flavor did have potential but the type of beans used with the tougher meat didn’t quite balance.
Towards the end, I had to ask for the check… twice. Then I got one bill. Then I noticed items were missing. Then came another bill. In the end, I paid two separate checks, totaling $82, for chaos, confusion, and a ceviche the size of a toddler’s fist.
The food had moments. The falafel? Yes. It was the best out of this experience. The concept? Cool on paper. But the service? A circus. The execution? All over the place. I wanted to love this spot. I still do. But they need serious help dialing in the basics, like clean forks and consistent service before the fusion dream can become a reality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Alex Karayan
Came here and unfortunately only one place was open so you may need to call them first to make sure when they are serving. Peruvian was open but sudhi was closed until 4pm. No signs about this. Frustrating. These food halls are so inconsistent and really need to up their game about advertising when they are open. I mean, we didn’t even see the crêpe place in there
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Micah Gaudio
“The Edge of Flavor, the Center of My Heart”
If Epcot had a baby with an upscale airport lounge and raised it on wagyu and yuzu, you'd get The Edge Eatery. It’s three restaurants in one sexy Euro-style food court and frankly, I’m not emotionally prepared to ever eat anywhere else again.
Walk in and BOOM—on the left, Casa Nori: Japanese-Mexican fusion magic. In the middle? Alpa: Peruvian cuisine with sauce game so strong, I proposed to my chimichurri. And in the middle? A sleek, moody bar whispering, “come sit and pretend you’re mysterious.”
Let's start with Casa Nori. I ordered the Papasito Roll, and my taste buds left my body and floated up yelling “¡Arriba!” like they were starring in a culinary telenovela. The tuna poke bowl was so fresh I thought it might flop off the table and swim back to the Pacific. I washed it down with the Matcha Verde cocktail—basically a spa day in a glass with a tropical sidekick and a liquor license.
Now on to Alpa, the Peruvian spot that casually changed my religion to Chef’s Pickism. The Lomo Saltado was so tender I hugged the plate. I don’t know what they do to the onions in Peru, but mine came caramelized in unicorn tears and possibly magic. Also, Leche de Tigre in a martini glass? Bold. Iconic. I now want all my citrus-marinated seafood served like a James Bond drink. Shaken, not stirred, and tangy as hell.
The vibes are immaculate. It’s a food court, but like… if IKEA and Nobu had a baby and that baby had amazing lighting and table service. There's not a food coma, there’s a food pilgrimage. I saw people eating and whispering things like “This is the best night of my life” and “I’m texting my ex just to brag.”
Final thoughts: Come hungry. Come humble. And don’t be surprised if you leave writing poetry about ceviche.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wally Steidley
Gyro platter and salad were great and the beer was cold. Excellent atmosphere!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Curley (Bearr Man.)
Nice place to hang out with family and friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Hunter
Waited over an hour for food, not exaggerating! Finally we left without eating😬
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
TheViper727
The ppl making the gyros are stupid as hell, we waited for an hour for our food and witnessed people get their food before us. Food is good , tables weren’t even cleaned straight dogwater
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Terri Grocott
Worst cuban sandwich we have ever had. The redeeming points were the french fries and great service by the young man that waited on us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Anne Solomon
This place includes a great sushi restaurant, an amazing crepery, a Peruvian eatery, and an espresso bar!!! You must treat yourself to one or all of these fantastic menus!!
Joseff Boyer
I never even ordered. The server was rude; not even a "hello." said two people, and wouldn't leave two menus. I decided to go after he barked/yelled at another customer
The Edge Eatery is a foodcourt-like place, four different establishments, though today, May 2024, only three. So look for 3 or 4 different menus when you walk in, order at the counters, find a table inside or on the sidewalk outside.
The best: the crêpe place (Crepeway Cafe Espresso Bar), we had the apricot crêpes and they were awesome! A+! Sweet creamy smooth, and great quick service from that side of the eatery. We are definitely coming back for these again!
Next best: the sushi place (Nomi Nori), great sushi, VERY fresh, beautifully plated, they make their own wasabi! I lived in Seattle for 12 years, I have a super high standard for Sushi, I am a sushi snob, and though they were kinda slow, this place gets an A.
Last, but still good: the Peruvian place (Sabor -S- Peru), I had the Cuban sandwich, very tasty, slow, super super super hot when brought to the table, so more waiting to cool off.
All very good food. All very pleasant workers.
Parking: We got a spot on the street less than an hour after the baseball game! Miraculous!
Wheelchair accessibility: ? accessible, curb cut outs in the street in front of the front doors, handicap parking in the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rachel Shaller
Dianna was a great server/bartender and made the experience great! We will deff be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kendall McIntosh
The people here are so nice! Smiling faces and they happily served us a wonderful variety of food! All fresh and delicious!
A Culinary Identity Crisis
As a proud Peruvian food lover, I was hyped to try Alpa. The concept sounded bold - Peruvian, Mediterranean, Cuban, Mexican/Japanese all under one roof? I thought, “Okay fusion, let’s see what you got.”
We walked in, and the server waved us to sit wherever. Cool. Casual. Then came four menus dropped on the table like a deck of Uno cards. No “Welcome,” no “Here’s how this works,” just vibes and confusion. I stared at the menus wondering if I was supposed to pick a cuisine, a country, or a personality trait. One waiter, then another waiter from different corners - so confusing.
Started with a Chicha (because duh) and a fresh juice. The chicha? Let’s just say my eyebrows hit the ceiling. That drink was so sweet I’m convinced the sugar content tried to file taxes. Not fresh definitely a powder packet pretending to be traditional. Then falafel as a shareable app. When it hit the table… no share plates arrived. Just silverware that came in slow-mo, unwrapped, and dirty. Like visibly dirty. I asked for a clean set. And that one? Yup, still dirty. I had to open the next one in front of the waitress like we were playing a high-stakes round of “Will This Fork Be Sanitary?” (Spoiler: barely.) So we ate it like cavewomen with our hands. Which, you know what, that’s fine. Connection to our primal selves.
At this point we’ve entered “just go with it” territory.
For our main dishes I got ceviche, my mom got the Seco. Chef came out (which I appreciated!) and explained the seco would take longer, ceviche would come first. I asked for them to come out together.
When my $26 ceviche arrived, I stared at it like… “Is this a sample?”. The fish wasn’t properly marinated - raw texture, no citrus cure. The leche de tigre had potential, but the fish felt like it missed the whole marination memo. It was basically “Just Keep Swimming” energy.
Mom’s seco? The meat was a tad tough. Like chew-and-reflect-on-your-life-decisions tough. Flavor did have potential but the type of beans used with the tougher meat didn’t quite balance.
Towards the end, I had to ask for the check… twice. Then I got one bill. Then I noticed items were missing. Then came another bill. In the end, I paid two separate checks, totaling $82, for chaos, confusion, and a ceviche the size of a toddler’s fist.
The food had moments. The falafel? Yes. It was the best out of this experience. The concept? Cool on paper. But the service? A circus. The execution? All over the place. I wanted to love this spot. I still do. But they need serious help dialing in the basics, like clean forks and consistent service before the fusion dream can become a reality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Came here and unfortunately only one place was open so you may need to call them first to make sure when they are serving.
Peruvian was open but sudhi was closed until 4pm. No signs about this. Frustrating.
These food halls are so inconsistent and really need to up their game about advertising when they are open.
I mean, we didn’t even see the crêpe place in there
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
“The Edge of Flavor, the Center of My Heart”
If Epcot had a baby with an upscale airport lounge and raised it on wagyu and yuzu, you'd get The Edge Eatery. It’s three restaurants in one sexy Euro-style food court and frankly, I’m not emotionally prepared to ever eat anywhere else again.
Walk in and BOOM—on the left, Casa Nori: Japanese-Mexican fusion magic. In the middle? Alpa: Peruvian cuisine with sauce game so strong, I proposed to my chimichurri. And in the middle? A sleek, moody bar whispering, “come sit and pretend you’re mysterious.”
Let's start with Casa Nori. I ordered the Papasito Roll, and my taste buds left my body and floated up yelling “¡Arriba!” like they were starring in a culinary telenovela. The tuna poke bowl was so fresh I thought it might flop off the table and swim back to the Pacific. I washed it down with the Matcha Verde cocktail—basically a spa day in a glass with a tropical sidekick and a liquor license.
Now on to Alpa, the Peruvian spot that casually changed my religion to Chef’s Pickism. The Lomo Saltado was so tender I hugged the plate. I don’t know what they do to the onions in Peru, but mine came caramelized in unicorn tears and possibly magic. Also, Leche de Tigre in a martini glass? Bold. Iconic. I now want all my citrus-marinated seafood served like a James Bond drink. Shaken, not stirred, and tangy as hell.
The vibes are immaculate. It’s a food court, but like… if IKEA and Nobu had a baby and that baby had amazing lighting and table service. There's not a food coma, there’s a food pilgrimage. I saw people eating and whispering things like “This is the best night of my life” and “I’m texting my ex just to brag.”
Final thoughts: Come hungry. Come humble. And don’t be surprised if you leave writing poetry about ceviche.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gyro platter and salad were great and the beer was cold. Excellent atmosphere!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place to hang out with family and friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited over an hour for food, not exaggerating! Finally we left without eating😬
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The ppl making the gyros are stupid as hell, we waited for an hour for our food and witnessed people get their food before us. Food is good , tables weren’t even cleaned straight dogwater
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Worst cuban sandwich we have ever had. The redeeming points were the french fries and great service by the young man that waited on us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
This place includes a great sushi restaurant, an amazing crepery, a Peruvian eatery, and an espresso bar!!! You must treat yourself to one or all of these fantastic menus!!
I never even ordered. The server was rude; not even a "hello." said two people, and wouldn't leave two menus. I decided to go after he barked/yelled at another customer
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The Edge Eatery is a foodcourt-like place, four different establishments, though today, May 2024, only three. So look for 3 or 4 different menus when you walk in, order at the counters, find a table inside or on the sidewalk outside.
The best: the crêpe place (Crepeway Cafe Espresso Bar), we had the apricot crêpes and they were awesome! A+! Sweet creamy smooth, and great quick service from that side of the eatery. We are definitely coming back for these again!
Next best: the sushi place (Nomi Nori), great sushi, VERY fresh, beautifully plated, they make their own wasabi! I lived in Seattle for 12 years, I have a super high standard for Sushi, I am a sushi snob, and though they were kinda slow, this place gets an A.
Last, but still good: the Peruvian place (Sabor -S- Peru), I had the Cuban sandwich, very tasty, slow, super super super hot when brought to the table, so more waiting to cool off.
All very good food. All very pleasant workers.
Parking: We got a spot on the street less than an hour after the baseball game! Miraculous!
Wheelchair accessibility: ? accessible, curb cut outs in the street in front of the front doors, handicap parking in the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dianna was a great server/bartender and made the experience great! We will deff be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The people here are so nice! Smiling faces and they happily served us a wonderful variety of food! All fresh and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Options for all. Laid back atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food and super fun atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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