Not surprised this restaurant is #1 on the island. Everything about this restaurant is amazing and unique. The chef is actually a real chef (not like other restaurants). He lived & studied in Japan, Milan & San Francisco, so he knows what he's doing. He gets his ingredients shipped from Japan and actually makes your noodles fresh and in front... More

I've been to some good Japanese restaurants in Santiago (Japon, Kintaro, Matsuri, to name a few) but I never expected to find such a good restaurant in Eastern Island. We took the Chef's recommendations based on the best ingredients he had available. We ordered three different dishes: One shrimp based, another fish based and meat based. We were blown away... More

The owner is unique as well as an excellent chef. The food was great. The restaurant is a work in progress. Definitely worth a visit.

This place was the best Japanese I have ever had (although I have not been to Japan but have a good supply in NZ). The chef was very friendly and explained the style of dishes and catered for our preferences and his. The result was a superb feast and 3 glasses of wine all for 32000 pesos (not bad for... More

We ate here twice whilst in Hanga Roa. It adjoins the airport road. When arriving you are ushered to the bar to discuss what you may like or you can trust Chef's choice! Ambience is relaxed and friendly. Food can only be described as superb and tasty!

We ate in Kotaro last night after reading the reviews and were not disappointed. The service from the start was excellent and the food that followed was some of the best we have enjoyed on our travels so far. Kotaro has a great quirky ambiance and some excellent music to accompany the meal. The personal service from chef and owner... More

The owner is fantastic. Cooks everything from scratch. Have been to hundreds of Asian restaurants and this really is one of the best. The decor and lay out is very unique.

There is not enough words to describe how amazing this place is... everything was perfect.. if you go to Rapa Nui, Kotaro is a MUST... Great food, great and personalized attention, great music, great everything...

I ate at Kotaro two separate times during my trip to Easter Island in November, and it was the perfect dining experience each time. The first thing you notice about this place is the quirky ambiance and beautifully decorated open-air interior. Francisco, the chef and owner, literally built this place himself, and has expanded it slightly. Something about eating here,... More