Spring Rolls at Tin JoWhen it comes to dining out, Ticos like to keep their options open. Although the food here is almost as diverse as the landscape, many Costa Ricans love Chinese food. In fact, the country has quite a large Chinese population, meaning that there's always some great chow just around the corner. Come with me and find out the best places to grab Chinese cuisine in Costa Rica!
Chinese New Year at Don Wang RestaurantDon Wang
Arguably the most famous Chinese restaurant in Costa Rica, Don Wang's is located in the capital of San Jose. This restaurant serves a range of tasty meals that will appeal to fans of Oriental cuisine, including dim sum, Thai-style roast piglet, Beijing chicken salad and sushi.
Don Wang's features traditional Chinese decor and the prices are very reasonable, making it a great spot to grab a bite. The restaurant is famed for its great food and friendly staff, so if you're planning to visit Don Wang's, get there early!
Kung Pao Shrimp at Ting Jo Restaurant
Tin Jo
Conveniently located next to Don Wang's, Tin Jo is Costa Rica's only truly Pan-Asian restaurant. In addition to Chinese staples, the restaurant also serves a diverse range of Malaysian, Thai and Japanese dishes.
Tin Jo also offers guests a choice of several Indian meals, although these options are a little more limited that their Asian fare. The salt-and-pepper shrimp, beef teriyaki and Thai curries come highly recommended, according to Frommer's.
Flor de Loto
This restaurant can be found in La Sabana, just outside San Jose's downtown district. Don't let its simple facade fool you - this eatery serves some of the best Chinese food anywhere in Costa Rica. The establishment is known for its fast, efficient service and reasonable prices, and specialties like the sizzling rice are not to be missed. Flor de Loto tends to get crowded on weekends, so make sure you plan ahead!
With a large Chinese population and some of the freshest ingredients found anywhere in the world, Costa Rica offers a wide variety of restaurants that bring the authentic flavors of the Orient to this tropical paradise.
