【エンパナーダ食堂 Decir】デシール.クラフトビール

*A Cozy Spot for Family Recipes in Okinawa**
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5 / 5)
If you are craving South American flavors in Okinawa, this Peruvian bar/restaurant is worth a visit. Here is my honest breakdown after trying their **to-go order**.
### **The Good Stuff**
* **Wonderful Service:** The staff member who attended to me was incredibly kind and welcoming.
* **Fresh & High Quality:** You can tell they care about their food. The ingredients are noticeably fresh.
* **Great Portion Sizes:** The empanadas are a very generous size.
* **Pleasant Atmosphere:** The place has a lovely vibe. It feels like a cozy bar-meets-restaurant that would be perfect for evening drinks and snacks, and it is entirely family-friendly.
* **Crispy Perfection:** Texture-wise, the empanadas deliver a fantastic, satisfying crunch.
### **The Downside**
* **A Bit Pricey:** The total bill was a little on the expensive side for what it is.
* **Not Authentically Peruvian:** Let's be honest—finding a truly authentic empanada in Okinawa is like trying to find an authentic taco here. It’s nearly impossible. From what I understood, the menu relies on a family recipe passed down through generations, but it has been heavily **adapted to the Japanese palate**.
* **Missing that "Punch":** While the flavor is pleasant and you can taste that it’s made with love, it lacks the bold, vibrant punch of traditional Peruvian cuisine. It is crispy, but a bit too toned down.
### **Final Verdict**
If you are a hardcore foodie looking for a deep dive into traditional, authentic Peruvian gastronomy, this menu might be a bit too localized for you.
However, if you are an empanada fanatic like me—constantly on the hunt for *any* good empanadas on the island—this is a wonderful place to satisfy that craving and cure a bit of homesickness. It is a great spot to enjoy a relaxed dinner, grab a drink, and support a business that cooks with heart and high-quality products. I’d definitely recommend giving it a try!

Here is a rare Peruvian restaurant in Okinawa.
I often come here to eat cuisines.
I recommend some kind of Empanada.
Particularly Poyo is the best for me.
I have heard some part of foods are imported from Peru.
There is a wide variety of drinks, I really wanna have a drink.

It's my favorite restaurant near Ryudai! Cozy atmosphere, amazing food (both the empanadas and the meals), and very attentive service! Comfort food and a welcoming atmosphere! The prices are affordable!

The ambient and the food feel just like home~ it's a very cozy restaurant and the food is marvelous! And the empanada became my comfort food~ the staff is always very friendly and attentive~

Food was great and I do plan on returning but I was bummed out after doing take out that they had forgot to give me my yuca frita even though I had paid for it. Other then that I will still return I’m sure it was just an accident.