BackpackerMom

TIN JO
221-7605
257-3622

In my opinion a restaurant that says they specialize in Thai food, Indian Cuisine, Chinese food, Indonesian Style cooking and Japanese, has a lot to live up to. We can narrow it down a bit, because with all these options to choose from the chef has forgotten which spice goes where and opted to simply omit all spices.

For the price tag, the food could not only be more flavorful, but more plentiful.

My husband and I took our toddler to this exquisitely decorated restaurant that all of the foreigners, who live in Costa Rica, constantly rave about. They all claim to it to be the best all around. Maybe so, but from the expensive seat that I was in, I could safely say my food at home is more tasty, and I’m by far a expereimental cook.

Also, with the elegant ambiance, this is not a recommended hang out for families with very loud children, i.e. my son. After he finished entertaining himself with the crayons they offer, and had a few nibbles of the bland food, he was raring to go. Gratefully, we were ready for a quick escape as well.

My recommendation, if you’re going to spend the cash, check out it’s next door neighbor–Don Wang.

DON WANG–Authentic Chinese Food
506-233-6484
223-5925

One thing about eating Chinese food outside the country you’re used to it, is that it tastes totally different. The Chinese are the most adaptable people in the world (I think) and their food reflects their adaptations to their environment. The food here is on borderline of Costa Rican food, which is not at all American Style Chinese Food.
This restaurant not only offers my kind of Chinese cuisine, but also authentic food found in China. They specialize in Dim Sum and other yummy entrees.

This is my husband’s and my favorite restaurant in Costa Rica, we’ve been here half a dozen times (at least) this may not seem like a lot, by I have a strict rule of not returning to the same place twice, because there are just too many places to try why go back to where you’ve already been. But, this place deserves a return trip.

Plus, we get a great bonus–my husband’s kung fu school gives us a 10% discount which is always a great perk and enough to get me to go back!

So if you’re hanging out in San Jose for more than a couple of hours, check out this place in the heart of San Jose Center.

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