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Kotaro

Av. Hotu Matua | (across from Aeropuerto Mataveri), Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile
Ranked #1 of 25 restaurants in Hanga Roa
5.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Cuisines: Japanese
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Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I ate here the last night of my stay, if I had eaten here first, I would have probably been here every night! The food was fantastic and the chef/owner greeted us and explained the menu and his background. There were so many wonderful options, it was sad that i would only eat here once. The restaurant is quite small... More

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Toronto
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

This was definitely the best restaurant on the island. I knew based on the reviews that I wanted to check it out. Unfortunately, I only made it there on my last night. Wish I had went sooner, I would have eaten there every night. Francisco was awesome! Super friendly and very passionate about what he does. My food tasted as... More

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Charlotte NC
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Francisco is a one-man-band. He cooks, he waits tables and he said he is continually renovating his space. We sat at the giant table that is almost outside. We both had a kind of red snapper ceviche that was incredible. When I asked Francisco what was in it, he said "love!" I believe him! I had the Shrimp Thai which... More

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New York City, New York
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
1
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My wife and I read about Kotaro in the TA postings and decided to give it a try. It is located on the paved road that runs parallel to the airport and we got there just after 4:30PM when they open so we were the only patrons. The chef was very friendly and happily explained the menu to us, asking... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
2
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The place itself is cosy, only seats maybe 15/16 people and feels authentic japanese. The husband and wife team are great and very friendly and helpful. They only serve whatever fresh fish they get for the day. I absolutely loved the food. Would go back again but I only tried it on my last night and I live in London!!!... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
2
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Very cosy restaurant, only 16 places, very friendly, and above all very tasty! We each had a lunch set and where very pleased. Not the kind of restaurant you would expect on easter island! More

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Orlando, Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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After reading the reviews on Trip Advisor, I had to find Kotaro, and have dinner there. A fellow single traveler and I went, and I can't say enough about the delicious, fresh seafood dishes they prepare and serve. It's basically a "one man" operation, but his wife will come out to help out, when the crowd appears. After first visit,... More

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baltimore
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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We sought Kotaro out, having read the previous reviews. We enjoyed the local fish with miso. It was perfectly cooked!!! Francisco, domo arigatou! Thank you so much!!! And, as previous entries have alluded to, the bill is more than reasonable! More

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London
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
3
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This place is one of the most meaningful spots in terms of restaurants that I have visited on the Easter Island. Great food, great service, quality products. 5 stars are not enough to describe the experience. The only issue that I'd say they need to improve is they're schedule and the volume of the music they play. More

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PDX
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Francisco is the one man show here. His little gem is just wonderful. You feel like you are in Japan. His food is the very best- and we love japanese food. We walk in and he asks us what we are in the mood for. I said Shrimp and my wife said Beef. He then made us some of the... More

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