Botika

Amazing flavors of Asian and Peruvian. Not only did the food taste really amazing, it was beautiful. My pork buns were fantastic. They had all the flavors, tangy, sweet, sour, salty, crunchy, soft, really- all of it. Delicious. The sushi roll was perfect. The veggies with goat cheese we dug into so fast, almost didn't get a picture. There was nothing we didn't enjoy. Showed up on a busy Saturday evening. They accommodated our party of 5. Our server was attentive and helpful. She knew the menu well and could make recommendations. Loved her sake flight recommendations with the exception of one. And she graciously changed it. Works totally visit again.

Love the atmosphere at this eclectic spot at The Pearl but the food is really a hit or miss. We ordered the steam buns, short Rib noodles, dragon roll sushi, and charred octopus. Food looked delicious upon arrival at our table. Unfortunately, the only item we enjoyed were the short Rib noodles, which were flavorful. The sushi was dry and lacked flavor. Steams buns had meat that was also very dry. Charred octopus was mediocre. My husband had a glass of wine and I tried the Caipirinha Carioca and both were thankfully good. Service was great so I can't fault them there. I'd return for drinks but not for food.

Stopped by for lunch during the week. We were immediately seated with no wait. Had the Paloma and the house made ginger beer. The ginger beer was amazing! Will definitely get that next time. For starters we had the pot stickers, steamed buns, and the Teri chicken roll. The pot stickers were outstanding! They came with a spicy mustard that gave it another depth of flavor. The steamed buns were also great! We dipped the steam buns in the sauce from the bottom of the pot sticker dish, as well as the spicy mustard. For our mains we had the Botika Fried rice and the Spicy Eggplant noodles. The fried rice was good, but the eggplant noodles were AMAZING! We will definitely be back.

Yum, yum, yummy! I tried this place on a Thursday night because a good friend said he had been here before and he liked it. This Asian and Peruvian restaurant is good combo of food. My appetizer I ordered was the bomb dot com no lie. My appetizer was potatoes with some kind of sauce that I was sketchy about, but it was really really good! My meal which was the salmon was just ok to me because the salmon was not seasoned well. My sister and I got the sake flight and most of the flavors that the bartender surprised us with were pretty good except for 2. My sister has the smoked brisket and she overall it was pretty good because you could taste how smoky the brisket was. My friend had the charred octopus and he said it was definitely very charred on the outside but he liked that the inside was soft. I would go back to this place again because overall it was a good experience and the food was good.

Food was fantastic! We had the achiote chicken wings, steamed buns, short rib noodles and charred octopus. The buns and wings were perfectly cooked with just the right crunch and tenderness where it should be. This was the best cooked octopus I’ve ever had. It wasn’t chewy which is what I typically experience. It was so tender and had a good char, not completely burnt on the outside. The noodles were light and paired great with the short rib which both had a nice soy glaze to them. Wait staff was great! April was kind and knowledgeable about their menu items. If I have one nitpick was that it was a little loud. Hard to hear at your table but I think the atmosphere overall is good. I feel it deserves better reviews, especially on yelp. If you’re not an adventurous eater, don’t come here. They don’t have your typical food. The fusion approach is great here and should be better recognized for its creativity. Well done Botika!

This restaurant has an Asian Venezuelan fusion. I was very excited to try this place, as my husband is Venezuelan, and we love the food. The food was delicious and the portions were large as well. The service was good - our server was attentive and kind. The prices are a bit inflated in my opinion, but it’s worth giving it a try. I absolutely recommend both, the appetizer and desert tequeños, as well as the empanadas. They even have a reina pepiada sushi roll!!! A must try!

We walked in and were promptly seated without a reservation. The food was high quality and very delicious. The only thing lacking was the waitress. It did seem like something was happening at one of her tables. After ordering apps, we waited almost 45 minutes for her to return and take our drink and entree orders. The feel I get from this place is that this isn't normal, so maybe it was a bad night. We would definitely eat here again if we lived here.

This was my first time at this restaurant. I was very impressed. The staff was extremely friendly and the atmosphere was amazing. From the food to the decor I enjoyed my experience here. They have indoor and covered outdoor seating. The menu offers sushi and sashimi, but I saw a Burger ordered by another patron and it looked amazing. I ordered a drink from the bar, it was strong and delicious. While I was there, the head chef was getting interviewed by a magazine. Keep an eye out for him and this restaurant. It was great. Well worth my lunch money. 😊

Botika is a "Peruvian-Asian" fusion restaurant located in the heart of the Historic Pearl Brewery. It is a somewhat classy place with a vibrant ambiance located in a somewhat classy place with a vibrant ambiance. With that as an opening, we'll move into the review. This is my second time visiting; both in the last year or so, and both kind of by accident. In fact, if memory serves me well, both times were after visiting the awesome Boiler House from across the courtyard, and likely looking for a place with a great steak to follow the previous night's dinner. It's a great restaurant with great food and good vibes, IMO. For myself, I can speak to the steaks - extremely high-quality, especially for the price. However, the rest of the "fusion" food looked and smelled amazing as well. On this visit, we were preparing to leave on the eve of Hurricane Beryl, and as we were finishing our meals, parts of it were coming in delaying our departure. This ensured that we had to stay an extra hour or so and enjoy a glass of wine on the patio area and enjoy the rain. While we waited, we were greeted by one of the main restaurant managers, whom we had a fantastic conversation with while we waited for the deluge to subside. It was a nice touch to finish the evening before heading back to our lodging. In any event, I would highly recommend checking out the place if you should find yourself at The Pearl. I doubt you'll be disappointed!

We have always passed Botika during the Pearl's weekend farmer market but we finally stopped in to give it a try. We were seated quickly when we arrived around 5pm on a Friday. There is a pretty decent happy hour menu and we got with the Ceviche, Achiote Chicken Wings, 9 piece Sashimi, and Short Rib Noodles. Everything was tasty, the fish was fine - not the freshest but also not the worst. The wings reminded me of the Cantonese style soy sauce wings with a touch of sweetness. Overall, there is a decent happy hour menu but the food is not mind blowing.

We stopped by for a late lunch on a Monday and enjoyed the laid back vibe. Our server was super nice and attentive. To start, we had a caphirinia and a Fall tequila drink with pear and Ghost Tequila that was really good. We also tried the chefs pickling sampler with various peppers, beets, cukes, and jicama. The lemon drop peppers were really hot for these Northerners but our waitress quickly brought us some honey to cool our tongues. We did enjoy it. For entrees, we enjoyed the charred octopus and the eggplant with noodles. They were both super tasty. They have some really interesting dishes here. It's worth checking out.

HAPPY HOUR IS A MUST AT THIS LOCATION! We were visiting town for the weekend and the place was amazing. The chicken wings, you must order. The flavoring, size, crisp to it was sooo good! You get 6 for $6 with a sauce. The sushi rolls were alright for $10. And they offer drinks as well for $5-$6. The waitress was kind and attentive. The environment was nice and they play anime on the bar screens. I would suggest this place to try out.

Whoa! Aside from this entire development being the cutest thing ever, the flavors of Botika are on point!! San Antonio is a work destination for my colleague and I, and our stomping grounds at 281/1604 is incredibly lacking for inspiration. The drive was WELL worth it. The Parking: easy. We came on a June Tuesday around 5, so maybe not the most hopping time but we easily found a parking space that was easy to back into (that O&G life, IYKYK). Pay for parking by your license plate number. It was $3. The Food: dude. DUDE. I went to Argentina a couple years ago and my colleague is a big fan of South American food, and we were both amazed and delighted. We didn't get crazy with the menu because we both wanted the beef +plantain empanadas and lomo saltado. It was all divine. The chimichurri sauce for the empanadas was bright and freshly herbaceous, and the empanadas were flavorful and freshly fried. The beef for the lomo saltado was perfectly cooked and the sauce was exquisitely balanced. Bevvies: passionfruit agua fresca was made from real passionfruit, not nectar - I know because it kicked me in the teeth with a sour tang! What a perfect summer agua fresca. My colleague had a ginger beer which was served with lime in a rocks glass. Service: perfect touch times. We didn't wait for anything but the check. Ambiance: we were the second table when we walked in at 5, and it didn't get busy (we left around 6:15). I had made reservations and while they weren't needed, they already had our table ready and let us keep it despite losing a few people from our intended dinner crew. There was no music playing that I noticed and there wasn't a bunch of ambient noise. Accessibility: seemed great, but the front door would be a problem for mobility issues as it's heavy and has no electronics. Bathroom is easy to get to, the dining space is roomy and flat with plenty of space between tables. With no music playing and huge windows the noise and lighting were great.

Beautiful interior. Came in without a reservation, it was busy. But the host was gracious enough to let us have a table. We promised to be fast eaters. I recommend the unfiltered sake. Also Had the steam buns (dank) and the potstickers (fire) and then the burger and short rib noodles along with some nigiri. All the food was impressive as was the service. I was surprised by how big the portions were. Definitely fair enough for the higher price. Will come back but if you go in on the weekend make a reservation as it's a popular joint.

Located at the Pearl, we stopped by here to grab dinner with our fam. I got the Lomo Saltado, a mix of gooood shoulder tender steak chunks over a bed of potato wedges with a sweet and savory sauce topping the dish with right amount of veggies. It was super delicious and can pass for a good comfort food. The steak chunks were cooked to perfect, juicy and easy to bite into. We enjoyed it, the portion is shareable and filling! I highly recommend getting it.

I'm posting this updated review on behalf of my sister, who decided to give Botika a second try after we had a very unsatisfactory first try during my first trip to San Antonio to visit her. According to my sister, Botika was much better the second time around :D ! The food quality was much better (not as oily or salty compared to the first time we both were there to try it), and the food was somewhat tasty :) ! She really felt that Botika tremendously improved in both food quality and service :) ! And it was a really comfortable dining experience with a calming ambiance :) !

It was Ok. Really. Good cocktails, good sushi but the staff acts like you OWE them and they are doing you such a huge favor by serving you food, let alone providing utensils. Please don't roll your eyes at patrons, that's just bad form. All in all, kudos to the chef, nice selection, but most likely not coming back, plenty of good stuff at La Perla district.

Finally got a chance to dine at Botika yesterday night. My friend raves about this place all the time and I see why! I ordered passion fruit aqua Fresca and spicy eggplant noodles. Aqua Fresca was refreshing while the noodles were bursting with flavor and are fantastic! I'd be back again to try more of their menu.

This restaurant claims to be Japanese Peruvian fusion but it has not been accomplished in their menu. The interior was lovely and the service was good, but ultimately I thought it was Overpriced and way too saucy. it felt like something you could get from Panda Express. I only really tried the eggplant noodles which were drenched in this sweet sauce that made the dish almost inedible. I would maybe come back to try something else.

Had a great time at Happy Hour today. We did the sake flight .. chose 5 or leave it to the bar. I liked most of my options ... was a little disappointed all sake is cold here. Then we went for appetizers ... steamed buns and tequinos. The buns were really flavorful, though the buns were a little too big and overpowered the fillings. The tequinos were boring and a strange mix of ingredients. The service was nice and helpful. The apps came to the table quickly.

Came here for a weeknight happy hour and everything we had was delicious! It wasn't busy as we arrived just in time for happy hour. The ambience was lovely and service was superb. Excellent happy hour prices. The kids menu options were great and the portions were surprising for the value. I would absolutely come back. 10/10 recommend trying Botika!

The service was fine, the waiter took a little longer but it wasn't anything to complain about. The pork belly buns were very good, but I ordered the Mahi Mahi (they substituted for Salmon because they didn't have Mahi) it was horrible. No seasoning or flavor, and was incredibly dry. Served with Rice and the sauce on the side. I tried the sauce, it was also terrible. My meal left me hungry, unsatisfied, and never wanting to return. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated though.

Location is absolutely beautiful. The ambience is amazing. The service was great. We ordered four entrées and two appetizers. The only thing I would like to say, is the short rib noodle. Make sure you mix it well before taking a bite, because it does have an overwhelming vinegar taste. I ordered the dragon roll, which came with shrimp and crab and was super good . The bento box was really yummy. I got to taste that as well. The appetizers were great.

While I didn't try the sushi, I did try the burger and it was delicious. Sadly I didn't get a picture but I had no complaints. The food was ready quickly, service was friendly and thorough in making sure that we had everything. The bathroom was cute and clean. Again, the burger was *chefs kiss* delicious.

Everything was either too sweet or too salty and saucy for us. Our tastebuds were exploding with overly drenched flavors. Would probably prefer less sauce and maybe the flavors might be less overpowering. Atmosphere was on point though! Was a good dining in experience.

A favorite spot when in The Pearl. I've only had their bubbles and sushi. Spicy tuna roll is perfection. Can't make it any better. Just delicious. Dragon Roll is very bland. Not sure why it's on the menu. The guys next to me mentioned that same thing tonight after I ordered it last night. Bland!

This was pretty good. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking to try something new. Not too busy on a Saturday afternoon. My boyfriend and I ordered a few different things to share from and ended up leaving with leftovers. The server was very nice and attentive. I can appreciate their take on fusion. We definitely experienced some new flavors. I like how they'll make you any type of sushi if they have the ingredients. Great place to bring friends or have a date.

I want to apologize for the delay in writing this review. I wanted to ensure that my writing was fit for the purpose of this experience. I pushed it back until today but I want to give thanks to Scott and Miranda for the extraordinary service we've received. Upon our trip to the Pearl, we went by numerous other restaurants with long wait times. We eventually landed on the most unexpected place: Botika, which serves a wide variety of foods from South America to the Asian Coasts. When we sat in the bustling hall, we noticed that part of their proceeds actually get sent to assist migrants coming in from the hostile areas they used to call their home. This warmed my heart like butter on toast. The feeling of being inside this location just seemed quaint, but exquisite, like you're in a fancy hotel-- because I became comfortable when I sat at the roomy table. The food... goodness... the Botika Fried Rice... the Lomo Saltado that featured these alien little sweet drops were... I still don't have words. I'm appalled with myself that I haven't gone back yet. It was absolutely beautiful- a work of art to my taste buds. Out of all my ratings, out of every dish I've tasted while in San Antonio. This meal was arguably the most delicious.

One of the cornerstones of the Historic Pearl's restaurant scene is a very unique stand alone restaurant called Botika. This Peruvian-Asian fusion restaurant is a delightful culinary experience you won't soon forget. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The dishes were delicious, flavorful and unique. The wine and cocktails were excellent as well. Well done!!!!

I had originally had reservations for another place near the Riverwalk but ended up being completely late due to not realizing there was an event that blocked off parking and the road to the restaurant. Glad that didn't work out and we ended up here instead! I've always seen this place but never tried it and based off of previous reviews I was happy that we came here. Services was great, was greeted at the door and thankfully seated right away, no wait. Thank goodness. Our waiter was attentive and offered us ideas on what to try based off most popular dishes. We ordered a dragon roll which I devoured the moment it landed on our table. Hence why there is no photo, i completely forgot. The flavor was okay, i found that the topping had a bit more flavor than the actual sushi itself. The Akaushi ribeye was amazing. Made exactly as I requested, so flavorful, just melts in your mouth. My husband tried it and he literally closed his eyes and sat back in his seat to enjoy it. Loved the yuca fries as well. Added a nice touch. The Short rib noodles also lived up to the hype. Meat is so tender and noodles bursting with flavor. Ambiance, this was a sweet romantic spot for a date night. Love that they also have outdoor seating. The Pearl is a beautiful location during this time of year with the holiday decor illuminating the night it makes for such pretty views while you're eating.

We went to happy hour here for the second time. Once again good service and great food. The happy hour menu is a good deal. $6 old fashioned's!

Really nice place! Elegant and classy, great food! The sushi was great, the pot stickers were great, and the entrees were to die for. Small place with indoor and outdoor seating, and a ton of stuff to do near by. Enjoyed the low lighting and ambiance of the place, AC inside and nights cool air outside. Bar is stacked and drinks are plenty. Prices are pretty decent and meals were worth it. 9/10

Impromptu dinner @botikapearl tonight. I was able to reserve a table through Open Table. We caught happy hour in time as it ended at 6pm. Plenty of agua fresca flavors to choose from. I got Dad the Mango one. For a little extra, you could spike it with Tito's Vodka! I had the Sake Flight, and my husband had the Mango Mojito, both part of happy hour. We ordered the Achiote Wings on HH. Very moist and flavorful! Didn't even really need the chimichurri sauce. Since Dad loves buns, we ordered the 3, but was given 4. Good little bite! Next was the Short Rib Noodles. The meat was tender, but on the salty side probably from the soy sauce. The final dish was the Half Roasted Chicken & Cremes, which had a 20-minute cook time. Enjoyed the green sauce! We left quite full with some leftovers.

This place is very eclectic and very tasty. All of our courses were to die for. They definitely are a fusion place with different Asian/Latin American food influences as well as their own spin on classic dishes global dishes. I would definitely recommend. They are a very busy place from when I went, but everyone working there was very nice and accommodating.

My friend treated me out to lunch one day when I was visiting San Antonio. At first glance the ambiance of the restaurant is very trendy, the colors are nice and there's lots of windows. However after being seated, I first realized that the layout of the restaurant could be greatly improved. There was so much open space in random areas that it felt like everybody at my table would be bumped into by other patrons. The food at the restaurant was mediocre at best, nothing very memorable however the food also isn't necessarily bad either.

This place was recommended to us as a great place for lunch. We shared a variety of food and were pleased by it all. It looked like a great atmosphere for dinner and cocktails.

Sundays are for brunch at the pearl. My friend and I tried Botika for the first time and really enjoyed it. We went around noon and there was no wait. We ordered the French toast that had a flavored packed syrup. We also got the steamed buns and they were so good. I would for sure come back and now I want to try their dinner options.

I have been here before, a few times, always decent service and good food. This time a came with my family that visited from Houston (their first time trying this Restaurant) to celebrate my birthday, I made a reservation to make sure we will get a table. I was extremely excited to eat here because I really like their steamed buns. Our server Emily in the beginning was very nice and attentive, she even got me a courtesy appetizer for my birthday! Which was delicious by the way )the eggplant noodles, a must!) Well, we all get situated and placed an order for drinks and then for food, of course some appetizers to start our evening. Appetizers were good and we got them in a good time, we didn't wait too long, neither for the drinks. The problem started when we were getting our dinner plates, Emily forgot to order part of my niece's dinner (the steamed buns) well she went back and placed the order after we all got our food. My sister got the short rib noodles, but oh gosh, it's like they threw a whole bucket of salt in that dish! It was the short ribs that were so salty, you couldn't swallow a spoon of that, honestly it was awful. My sister is diabetic so she can't eat salty foodC but in reality, no one could've eaten that plate, so she talks to Emily and she explains to my sister that even if she exchanges the plate, since is the same sauce for the short ribs, it was gonna be as salty as the first plate, so my sister decides to try my plate, the pork fried rice. While everyone is eating and my sister is waiting for her food, my other niece gets her drink , same as her sister, but hers is much better in flavor and presentation, so my other niece (who is already dissatisfied because Emily forgot her steamed buns) asks Emily if she can bring the garnish her drink was missing (mint leaves), because she wanted to take a cute pic with her drink and tag the restaurant, my niece didn't ask for a new drink, even that wasn't half as good as hers sister drink. When Emily came back (by this time you can tell she has an attitude) gives the mint leaves to my niece and tells her: "just so you know, these mint leaves are not gonna change the flavor of your drink " My niece didn't expect that kind of comment and attitude, she just said "I wanted to take a picture " and got embarrassed. All these happens and my sister has not gotten her food, we all are done eating, she was very upset at this time. Finally Emily brings her food (took forever, obviously she didn't put a rush in the order), at this point my sister is not hungry anymore and she doesn't eat. My niece is upset at Emily's unnecessary comment and the vibe of my birthday dinner is not the same anymore. I was very disappointed at the fact that our server's Emily bad service and bad attitude kinda ruined my birthday celebration. At time of payment you can see how annoyed Emily is, and she did something really rude, she was standing behind each one of us at the moment we were paying and staring at the machine (is the machine they hand you and you pay directly) she was staring at the machine to see how much gratuity she was gonna get, it was very uncomfortable, especially after her bad service and attitude. I gave her 10% , when I always do 20-25%c because honestly she didn't earned more than that, and I told her, that in the beginning I was very happy with her service but that her unnecessary and rude comment to my niece and her lack of good service with my sisters food was very disappointing. She said that, the only reason she said that to my niece was because "she didn't want my niece to think the garnish will change the flavor" , I told her, "she is an adult, I think she knows that". Then she said they got really busy and that was why my sisters food took forever. Well, excuses don't fix a bad experience. All the rest of the food was good, I would say that, too bad the service was bad. These is what we ordered....

Wonderful food, great service, interesting sushi bar atmosphere... we loved our food and drinks and being able to talk and having a great environment- however, I didn't realize we'd be treated to a live showing of "Hell's Kitchen" The chef and sous chefs had a "pleasant" time bantering , within earshot of customers, regarding their discord as a team. It was a disgruntled atmosphere at the sushi bar. What initially seemed to be a comfortable relationship between the staff escalated throughout the evening. In the 1.5hr visit we saw and overheard many a negative connotation towards each other. Working in and around a kitchen is difficult and trying, however reaching a level of constant ridicule and no longer encouraging each other to hit delivery standards, without being ugly, was a bit overwhelming and uncomfortable to be around during a pleasant evening. I do hope the staff and learn to better manage communication to keep everyone under the impression that they "know their s***" without impacting customer service. Would definitely return, but be wary of seating depending on how you're running your evening.

A kind gentleman I met walking on the Riverwalk had given me a quick tour of the Pearl Brewery to obtain bearings and this was one of the places he told me about. He said it was decent and prices were reasonable. I decided to try it out to see. It was about 3pm which was the time for happy hour. Needed a water break in this hot heat so this was perfection. This is a fusion restaurant - Japanese and Peruvian. Ordered the Dragon Roll and spicy tuna sushi. Loved both rolls but prefer the dragon roll! Portions were generous and they brought out a generous portion of ginger to my delight! I was able to layer ginger on all the pieces of sushi. Please note that since I love my foods plain, fresh and simple, this place works great for me. It isn't for everyone. I enjoyed the sushi and the way it was assembled. Service was great. They checked in a few times and were attentive. The window seat was cozy to rest and hydrate! It's on my repeat list.

Food was delicious for something that is a bit different. Service was fast and she knew everything about the menu and suggest amazing items. Restaurant was clean and comfy.

I've been here 3 different times. Service is usually good. The setting is very nice located in the Pearl area and the restaurant itself is nice on the inside. The water is great. The food is below average to average. I usually come here because I'm invited for a special occasion but never by choice. The food is overpriced for what you get. You're basically paying more for the ambiance. I would not recommend this restaurant. Sorry to be harsh but this is my honest opinion.

My experience was average. Nothing wowed or impressed me and nothing was terrible either. I've been here before and liked how they changed up menu and loved the menu choices as pescatarian, chicken only eater. Seating- immediate seating on a beautiful Sunday at the Pearl. It was just a great day to be out and we wanted to watch the game so another restaurant recommended this spot with a TV. Hostess was very pleasant. Lots of seating. Bar tender: My husband was standing at bar for a bit tans it was fairly quiet so not sure why it was hard to what bar tender attention. Disposition and greeting was meh. We waited a while for our waitress to come up but these days we need curtail expectations on what good service is after Covid. She was nice. We ordered a margarita and glass of wine 5/5. Drinks are standard. Presentation of all food was too tier. Lovely Hubby ordered the dragon roll and again liked the presentation. He said he barely tasted the tempura shrimp but did get full. I ordered the papaya salad and it was super fresh, bright, lots of quality colors and high quality products, and the serving portion was 5/5. However, the taste was just lackluster. I think I prefer the more authentic Thai taste with more dried shrimp, lime or something. This was pretty fresh but very bland. I also ordered the chicken pochamancha dish which she said would take longer and we didn't mind. I knew it would be a very fresh plate. I absolutely loved the fresh vegetable choices and taste of the sides. They didn't their some bland common side dish with it. The sweet potato, mushroom, asparagus all superb if you love veggies. I just didn't love the chicken flavor. It left a bitter after taste and the seasoning just didn't go to me. I almost would have preferred a simple salt and pepper grilled over this. It was also a little dry to cut but for the price and 2 pieces of chicken the portion was good. Overall I have nothing that's wowed me and made or a memorable experience other that the scenery at atmosphere of The Pearl!

They have mandatory gratuity. It's not a tip if it's mandatory - just add it to the price and pay your employees what they should be paid

Excellent food, great service - a MUST if you're visiting the Pearl. Personally also liked all of the dishes so much more than BQD nearby. Their short rib noodles are SO GOOD. The short rib was extremely tender and flavorful. The steam buns and potstickers were also standout dishes but will be returning for the short rib noodles!

Our lunch adventure to BOTIKA exceeded our high expectations!!!! The simple yet chic decor gave us the warm and fuzzies. Their food was a major HIT and so was our server April. She sure knows how to deliver on menu suggestions and service!!! If you're in the area, be sure to stop on by. You won't regret it. From the sushi to the store fries and their brazas red miso salmon had us wanting more. Try their flights and specialty cocktails.

We went during happy hour. The margaritas were delicious. The staff was helpful, friendly and attentive. We got dragon roll sushi, steam rolls, the most delicious fried rice, sashimi, dumplings and some sort of yummy chocolate filled dessert. Highly recommend this place

Stopped in for lunch with a friend while in town. I've been hesitant to try this place because of the very mixed reviews, and unfortunately I was not that impressed. There are many great options in The Pearl area, but I would not recommend this place as one of them. Asian fusion food is very hit or miss, and this was a miss for me. The only good thing was we were sat right away, and the service was good - no complaints there. But $18 fried rice and $14 steamed buns, that weren't anything impressive, was disappointing. Food reviews: - Chaufa Sur-Sur (2/5): This looked good, but incredibly steep in price for the portion and taste. You can get better fried rice (and double the portion) at a small hole in the wall restaurant for half the cost. The sausage was alright, though it felt a bit out of place. The red onions were raw and largely sliced, so not very appetizing/easy to eat. The tempura shrimp just sat awkwardly on the side - would have just been better tossed in to actually eat with the rice, and the tempura was soggy. The "omelette" on top didn't really do anything for me. I think an over-easy egg would have been better. Overall just nothing spectacular and not something I would order again. - Steamed buns (2/5): These were just okay. I've had better. The buns were fine, but everything else inside lacked flavor and spice. Needed a kick to it to really elevate it. Overall, I'd have to agree that this place had potential with the location, the ambiance, and the menu, but fell short of any expectation of being good with the food.

Fancy on the outside and on the menu, but not so great foodwise. First of all, we stepped in with a party of 5 .... a booth had opened up when we walked in but it was still in the process of getting cleaned so the hostess asked us to wait at the bar.... so we did.... 5 minutes of waiting and they had finished cleaning it long ago, my husband goes up to the hostess to ask if the table is ready and her response was "have you been helped already?" I can see from afar she was so confused as my hubs tells her she told us to wait at the bar and it finally hit her she forgot to seat us. Our server was friendly though. One of our orders actually came out incorrect even though on the bill it was correct, so we were actually comped the erroneous dish so that was nice. On to the food..... - Spicy tuna roll - first of all, it was $17! I really didn't want to order, but my daughter insisted. Nothing spectacular at all. The menu stated that it had crispy quinoa in it and I did not find any. I took a bite and even tore it apart and found nothing. My kids would not finish the roll. As I look at the regular lunch menu, it does not speak of the quinoa so I'm thinking the chef forgot it was brunch time. - Empanadas - "Creamy braised chicken, Aji Amarillo, potatoes, parmesan cheese, served with Chimichurri sauce"... we ordered the 4 piece among 5 of us. We finished 1.5. - Steam buns - "Crispy pork belly, caramelized onion hoisin sauce, pickled red cabbage, cucumbers, mint" ... I was not able to take a bite because my kids ate all of us, so I am going to assume this was a good one. - Chaufa sur-sur - "Fried Rice, Andouille Sausage, a Tempura Shrimp Omelette and Rocoto Creme" .... I know it's supposed to be fusion but I would've enjoyed real char-siu instead of Andouille sausage. This dish was actually tasty, but I didn't think the sausage went well with the dish and also the shrimp tempura on the side was just weird. Overall, sorry to say that there was nothing spectular and unfortunately I don't think I would ever return. The think the only thing my hubs actually enjoyed was the sake sangria but that is not enough for us to return. My most disappointing part was that I was craving yucca fries, which is served if you order the burger .... but they would not allow you to order it separate. Why????

This place never fails to impress me. It's my second time going here and every time I get something new it's amazing! They have great service and I've now realized their desserts are just as good as their entrees! Their sorbet is my favorite dessert in the area and now I want to go just for the sorbets.

Service was a little slower than expected for what appeared to be a pretty low key Tuesday evening. But the food!!....Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. Each dish packed full of robust flavors. Started with the steamed buns. They did a number with the crispy pork belly, pickled red onions, and other ingredients. The potstickers were next. Admittedly we should've tried something else like the empanadas, because I feel like if you've had potstickers; then you've had potstickers. Not to take anything away from the potstickers at Botika, because they were good. Be careful with the spicy mustard that comes with the potstickers. It'll get ya. For entree we shared the Lomo Saltado topped with a sunny egg and a side of steamed rice. I'm glad we opted to share this dish. Very hefty serving. Definitely enough for 2-3 people. A little disappointed at the $3 up charge for a sunny egg that wasn't even cooked properly. No fuss...but noted. Was seeking a cocktail comparable to an old fashioned and shoutout to our server Keith; he suggested a drink that was off menu called a Katana's Edge. Great recommendation. Slightly sweeter than an old fashioned but very forward with the Japanese whiskey. Overall wonderful dining experience visiting Botika.

Great food and service. Went in for a meeting and ordered an appetizer can't wait to go back for a heartier meal.

I LOVE BOTIKA! Why have I not reviewed it sooner? Every time I go to The Pearl, I must stop at Botika for a drink and the steamed buns. The bar offers drinks to go as long as you order food. The wait is not usually long and it is a cool place to stop by for a delicious bite and drink. Try the short rib noodles! You won't be disappointed!

the pearl is such a cute area so i was very excited to try this restaurant. lots of seating available on a weekday night, came with a couple friends but felt that the food was just average overall - buns: pretty good but not much filling inside - fried rice: chicken had good flavoring, a tad dry, but overall just wasn't very impressed by the fried rice aspect of this dish - salmon: sad that it was such a small cut of salmon on top of the rest of the dish. enjoyed the rest of the parts of the dish, was just sad about the protein quantity.

Got the steam buns, tricolor roll, and short rib noodles. All were flavorful but the sushi was dry and my friend got the spicy eggplant noodles and the eggplants were too oily. Service was quick and our reservation went smoothly, and the place was indeed a fusion, with many classic asian flavors and a kick of latin america, including their music. I recommend the pisco sour!

First time here to escape from the heat. Cute little spot of Peruvian and Asian fusion. I was teetering between the fried rice and steak and eggs - decided to go with steak and eggs and added chimichurri on the side (I love chimichurri). My bf got the burger and fries. All the items were decent. Loved my plantains that came with my steak and eggs. Drinks we ordered - mojito and the Botika lemonade (wine, lemon, and sugar) where both were refreshing. I rated 1 star less because service was a little slow, it wasn't super busy, but it took almost 20 mins to get our drinks and for whatever reason, the smoke from the griddle kind of overtook the restaurant. I wouldn't be opposed to giving them a try again

Very glad to stumble upon this place after we got off the shuttle boat on the river. We were hungry and wanted to eat a little lunch. This place was perfect and just what I wanted since I been wanting to have sushi since we got to San Antonio. I got the dragon roll which had a nice flavor with the crunchy noodles on the top, I also put a lot of the soy sauce on it. Then I got vegetable tempura which was nice but a little too fried taste, other places make it more delicate. Lastly my grandma got the papaya salad and that was really yummy and refreshing since it is very hot outside. I highly recommend the papaya salad! I wish to come back here but we are only visiting so unfortunately we can't.