Top 4 Asian Restaurants in Santiago

✨ HighlightAfter searching places to eat for my 20hr stop over in Santiago I found Yum Cha and even in my tiredness I’m so Grateful that I made it to dinner. I loved sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen. I had 10 courses which were all around seafood and tea. (I don’t like fishy seafood taste) so I was a little worried about the mussel dish but that ended up being one of my top favs. Please note this is, I think a converted house in a quiet dark street so don’t be alarmed like I was when the taxi dropped me off, there’s a sign and you just ring the door bell and you are let in with your reservation. I liked every single dish (except I didn’t eat all the seaweed on one!) ☺️ I had the tea pairings as I wasn’t drinking and that did not disappoint, I really enjoyed having every dish explained in details not only what it was but what flavours to expect. Highly recommend getting in to try this, note it’s only a small place so book in advance. I added a few photos not everything as you may want to have a few surprises when you arrive. I hope that when I’m back end of Sept I can visit again. Thanks to all the wonderful staff who connected with me beforehand via what’s app to answer any questions I had. And everyone on the night. Much appreciated. 🙌🏽→

✨ HighlightMy party of three had a very good dinner, along with great cocktails. The service was attentive as well. We really enjoy the terraza that seems common in Santiago restaurants, Siam Thai has a nice one in this respect.→

✨ HighlightAn amazing Nikkei dining experience! The dishes were unique and far from the usual—each one had an original and adventurous flavor profile, with fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. We ordered: Chanchito Nikkei (seasonal): This dish came served in a small frying pan and included rice, maduros, bacon and pork. When the waiter served it, he added a type of vinegar that gave the dish a bittersweet kick. Pisco Ribs: The ribs were fantastic—tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness. I absolutely loved them. One interesting thing the waiter mentioned was that the dishes are meant to be shared, which I loved because I always share meals with my partner. For drinks: Momo del Sur, Ginger Mojito, and Banana Ebizu (I’m not 100% sure of the name, but it’s the one with banana). I really recommend the Banana Ebizu—it was so unique, and I loved the creative touch of the banana slice topped with white chocolate. Dessert: Amai Toast: I’m not usually a fan of bread with ice cream, especially ice cream cheese 😂, but this dessert blew me away! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and I couldn’t get enough of it. The ambiance of the restaurant is chic and sophisticated, and the service was top-notch. My only small complaint was that the dessert took a bit longer to arrive, but the waiter was kind enough to apologize. All in all, an incredible experience. I’ll definitely be back!→