Meraki Cucina Sushi & Bar — Restaurant in San Juan

Hands down, this was the ultimate sushi and Asian cuisine experience of a lifetime! Having ventured through sushi hotspots in Los Angeles, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, and all over Puerto Rico—from the east coast to the south and bustling metro—we thought we’d seen it all. But wow, were we blown away! The chef, who truly embodies ‘Meraki’—a Greek term that means to do something with soul, creativity, or love—offered us inspired recommendations which were both a visual and taste sensations. The flavors burst and meld in a symphony of taste that's unlike anything else out there. Every dish was a showstopper, leaving us eager to dive into more. We feasted on an array of culinary masterpieces: bao buns stuffed with succulent smoked meat, delicate shrimp steamed gyoza, king crab-loaded nachos, and rolls that were nothing short of legendary—Samurai, Poke, and Tropical Roll. We even indulged in Tuna, Salmon, and King Crab onigiri, and capped it all off with divine matcha mochi ice cream. No time for photos—every bite demanded our full attention. Trust me, next time we won’t forget to snap some pics because this place deserves...

So we went to Meraki for lunch and it was awesome. I have been here a few times but I always forget to take pictures, until now. We ordered dumplings two ways (one pork fried and one steamed shrimp). They were both magnificent, the pork was well seasoned and with a crispy crust and the shrimp was juicy and smooth. As for main dishes, we ordered three maki rolls one Spicy Girl, one Pika and one Red Tiger. They were all super fresh and tasty, so it's hard to pick a favorite. Best overall, for me, was the Spicy Girl which I have ordered before as I like the balance of flavors it contains. To drink we ordered some Lucky Buddha beers which were nice and cool and left us enlightened. Overall a great meal at an awesome location, I highly recommended it for a quick bite or a good conversation. If you go do try the homemade Sriracha sauce...

Came here only because there was a vegetarian sushi section on the menu, as that is hard to find in Puerto Rico. The place is small, but it wasn't that busy when we came. I think it's mostly a take out place. We ordered 6 rolls, and they were all delicious. 2 of the Veggie rolls weren't available, which was disappointing, but the sushi that we were able to order was amazing. Everyone was at least friendly, and the service was great. It was hard to find parking. We ended up having to park far down the street and walk. I would recommend the...