Pica Pau — Restaurant in Mishima

Amazing place. This is my first time to try Latin food. It was excellent! Loved the empanadas and the soups and the stew. The spicy sauce was out of this world. The owner said it is made from peppers bought from the Bolivian Amazon jungle. It was amazing! So good. Goes well with the empanadas and everything else.

There are also spices available to purchase as well by the counter.

The owner is very friendly and kind and speaks a little bit of English which is very helpful. Overall great experience! Will definitely be back if in...

Had dinner here twice when I visited Mishima because I just had to. It’s one of the most authentic Latin American food I had here in Japan. My favorite are the empanadas. That chilena with the owner’s signature chili sauce, ugh the bomb! I loved it that I had my friend ship some to my home prefecture. Yeah, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Must-try: All the empanadas, set de taco, lomo saltado, aji de panza, feijoada, fricase… just...

The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the owner is genuinely friendly. Every time I visit, it feels like being with family. For instance, I once ordered a banana smoothie—it was so good I finished it quickly, and the owner kindly poured the extra from the blender into my glass. It reminded me of childhood meals back in my hometown. The food is consistently delicious. Although it’s a bit of a drive from home, it’s always...