Cuchara Oriental - Empalme

My photo doesn't do much honor to the amazing special of the house plate I ordered and to how great this place was for a work lunch we had. The way the table is set for people to share dishes is something we all enjoyed, as well as the taste, portion and quality of every plate we had. Would definitely recommend this place, just come prepared to eat a lot.

The food is tasty, very Chinese, but very expensive, we together 3 people, ordered 4 normal dishes, we paid like $100 at the end. Recommend: 1. in 2nd picture: taro with meat(pork) 2. In the 3rd picture: wonton soup

Cuchara Oriental is one of my favorite Chinese-American restaurants in Costa Rica. Their signature dishes include delicious, authentic Dim Sum. The butterfly pork ribs with honey glaze and cracked pepper is a culinary triumph. Service is prompt and attentive. The dining hall can comfortably seat large parties.

Good environment, good food. Service is wonderful and friendly staff, though most of them speak Spanish only. Many thanks owner of this restarant, helped me to have taxi to airport as I do not speak Spanish.

As of today, it's the best traditional Chinese restaurant you'll find in San Jose. It's perfect for big groups of people.