Food was really good!!! The dishes were small but surprisingly flavourful. Highlights were the cabbage wrap thing, the octopus, and the tonkatsu! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Peter Garea
Delicious food. I really enjoyed the sweetbreads and the clams. Very nice wine list as well. Also, plates are ?. ??
Kid-friendliness: No
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef
Shagun Mohan
Had high hopes for a Peruvian Japanese fusion, a cuisine I’ve enjoy plenty before. The food overall was fine but not amazing, especially for the high prices. Interesting flavors and nice presentation. The pairing of the pesto udon noodles with the pork katsu was a swing and a miss. The swordfish was overshadowed by the potato fries - a basic but somehow the most memorable part of the entree. Would not return. The restaurant itself had a very cozy ambiance though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Karin Smyth
We had a 9:30 reservation. We sat down and were immediately told that 5 items were sold out. We then told them one of our guests had celiac. The waitress said she needed to check what they could do gluten free. We had eaten at their sister restaurant before and never had a problem. They then came out and said the Chef would not make anything gluten free and said they would not serve her. They expected us to all eat , but not here. Obviously, we left and fortunately found a fantastic Italian restaurant down the street. They were completely booked, but made some magic when they heard our sad story.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Maggie Yi
A bit pricey but food is so flavorful and excellent. I was impressed by all the sauces and how unique the flavors are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniela Garza
I love the creative flavors in their dishes. Cocktails are also really good.
Love this place! So cozy & intimate with fun and unique menu offerings. Would definitely be back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony S
I guess I expected too much, but it was average. . There aren't many portions, so you can eat a variety of things.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
soothe a
Horrible experience. I grew up in Peru and the food they serve here doesn’t even much street vendors quality. So overpriced for such poor service and quality of food. Expect to leave hungry and spend over $100 for a piece of carrot, dry very dry pork, super sour ceviche. This should be called Robery.
This restaurant deserves to be busier! As a devoted potato lover, I can confidently say their potato dishes are top-tier. The lobster potato bites were a standout—the thinly layered sliced potatoes had a crispy crust with a soft center, pairing perfectly with the lobster. Even the fries were exceptional: perfectly sized, golden brown, and just the right amount of salt. What more could you ask for?
One dish that really blew me away was the lettuce mushroom wrap. Hidden under some foam, it felt like digging for treasure, and the reward did not disappoint. It was like a warm hug in flavor—deliciously balanced vegetables with oyster and a comforting texture. The swordfish was also fantastic—tender with a nice peppercorn touch.
That said, the tuna crudo, while visually appealing, didn’t quite hit the mark in flavor, as the sauce didn’t pair well with it. The crab Uni bowl was good, but with too many components, the seafood got a bit lost. For the price tag, it could’ve used more than three pieces of Uni, and a sweeter variety might have been a better fit.
Service was phenomenal—Mannie was attentive and kind, and I appreciated how receptive the staff was to feedback. The atmosphere is charming too—great lighting, comfortable seating, and a sustainable vibe. While the prices are on the higher side, it’s worth it for a special occasion. Definitely a must-visit spot—you’ll leave feeling content, bring a cute date or your family, they will be impressed! And I will come back to try the other item of the menu, I think it changes pretty frequently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
aileen
A disappointment. Llama San has the bones of a fantastic restaurant, but my experience was marred by poor execution and unbalanced flavors. The pesto udon that comes with their signature tonkatsu was overcooked. The soy reduction for the tonkatsu was saccharine and salty to the point of being cloying. They were heavy-handed on the cumin in the rock shrimp and uni dish, and the scallops assaulted my senses with straight parmesan crisps.
At this price point, I’d expect greater attention to detail and for the food to actually taste good. Unfortunately, with this experience I don’t think they live up to the rave reviews from the NYT and Eater.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Frank Maguire
I love their other Brooklyn restaurant Llama Inn and this might be better. Menu changes frequently but highlights were the little neck clams ceviche, pork tonkatsu, crispy maitake mushrooms, roasted swordfish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iberico Pork Tonkatsu
Cliona Keating
Very nice restaurant, great food. The curried lobster and wagyu beef were a personal favourite. Would also highly recommend the pork tonkatsu. Point deduction because there was a mix up with our reservation, it seems another party had cancelled but a staff member accidentally cancelled our booking. We were then left waiting for 20mins without anyone confirming if we had a table. Also a long delay receiving our main course meant we had rush as we nearly missed our next reservation. Our waiter was excellent though, perhaps front of house staff need a bit more experience.
Food was really good!!! The dishes were small but surprisingly flavourful. Highlights were the cabbage wrap thing, the octopus, and the tonkatsu! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious food. I really enjoyed the sweetbreads and the clams. Very nice wine list as well. Also, plates are ?. ??
Kid-friendliness: No
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef
Had high hopes for a Peruvian Japanese fusion, a cuisine I’ve enjoy plenty before. The food overall was fine but not amazing, especially for the high prices. Interesting flavors and nice presentation. The pairing of the pesto udon noodles with the pork katsu was a swing and a miss. The swordfish was overshadowed by the potato fries - a basic but somehow the most memorable part of the entree. Would not return. The restaurant itself had a very cozy ambiance though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
We had a 9:30 reservation. We sat down and were immediately told that 5 items were sold out. We then told them one of our guests had celiac. The waitress said she needed to check what they could do gluten free. We had eaten at their sister restaurant before and never had a problem. They then came out and said the Chef would not make anything gluten free and said they would not serve her. They expected us to all eat , but not here. Obviously, we left and fortunately found a fantastic Italian restaurant down the street. They were completely booked, but made some magic when they heard our sad story.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A bit pricey but food is so flavorful and excellent. I was impressed by all the sauces and how unique the flavors are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the creative flavors in their dishes. Cocktails are also really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Ceviche, Tuna Ceviche, Iberico Pork Tonkatsu, Wagyu Beef, Katsu
Great place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Ceviche
Love this place! So cozy & intimate with fun and unique menu offerings. Would definitely be back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I guess I expected too much, but it was average. .
There aren't many portions, so you can eat a variety of things.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Horrible experience. I grew up in Peru and the food they serve here doesn’t even much street vendors quality. So overpriced for such poor service and quality of food. Expect to leave hungry and spend over $100 for a piece of carrot, dry very dry pork, super sour ceviche. This should be called Robery.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
This restaurant deserves to be busier! As a devoted potato lover, I can confidently say their potato dishes are top-tier. The lobster potato bites were a standout—the thinly layered sliced potatoes had a crispy crust with a soft center, pairing perfectly with the lobster. Even the fries were exceptional: perfectly sized, golden brown, and just the right amount of salt. What more could you ask for?
One dish that really blew me away was the lettuce mushroom wrap. Hidden under some foam, it felt like digging for treasure, and the reward did not disappoint. It was like a warm hug in flavor—deliciously balanced vegetables with oyster and a comforting texture. The swordfish was also fantastic—tender with a nice peppercorn touch.
That said, the tuna crudo, while visually appealing, didn’t quite hit the mark in flavor, as the sauce
didn’t pair well with it. The crab Uni bowl was good, but with too many components, the seafood got a bit lost. For the price tag, it could’ve used more than three pieces of Uni, and a sweeter variety might have been a better fit.
Service was phenomenal—Mannie was attentive and kind, and I appreciated how receptive the staff was to feedback. The atmosphere is charming too—great lighting, comfortable seating, and a sustainable vibe. While the prices are on the higher side, it’s worth it for a special occasion. Definitely a must-visit spot—you’ll leave feeling content, bring a cute date or your family, they will be impressed! And I will come back to try the other item of the menu, I think it changes pretty frequently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A disappointment. Llama San has the bones of a fantastic restaurant, but my experience was marred by poor execution and unbalanced flavors. The pesto udon that comes with their signature tonkatsu was overcooked. The soy reduction for the tonkatsu was saccharine and salty to the point of being cloying. They were heavy-handed on the cumin in the rock shrimp and uni dish, and the scallops assaulted my senses with straight parmesan crisps.
At this price point, I’d expect greater attention to detail and for the food to actually taste good. Unfortunately, with this experience I don’t think they live up to the rave reviews from the NYT and Eater.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
I love their other Brooklyn restaurant Llama Inn and this might be better. Menu changes frequently but highlights were the little neck clams ceviche, pork tonkatsu, crispy maitake mushrooms, roasted swordfish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iberico Pork Tonkatsu
Very nice restaurant, great food. The curried lobster and wagyu beef were a personal favourite. Would also highly recommend the pork tonkatsu. Point deduction because there was a mix up with our reservation, it seems another party had cancelled but a staff member accidentally cancelled our booking. We were then left waiting for 20mins without anyone confirming if we had a table. Also a long delay receiving our main course meant we had rush as we nearly missed our next reservation. Our waiter was excellent though, perhaps front of house staff need a bit more experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Aged Duck, Tuna Ceviche, Iberico Pork Tonkatsu, Wagyu Beef, Steak Tartare, Scallops and Parmesan
food tastes good, a little bit salty though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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