Jarana

So Jarana is actually the kitchen inside of the bar, Lulu. It was a bit confusing when we first walked by and were trying to figure out where it was. We ordered the saltado with steak and the ceviche as well. The steak was soooo tender. The sauce had good umami flavor. The fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Rice had such a good seasoned flavor. I will think about this dish for a while. The ceviche was also really good. I loved the mango and passion fruit to add sweetness. I didn't expect fried fish and fish chicharrones. So yummy.It might be a bit pricey, but the food is SO good!

Not bad.Drinks a little pricey but tasty.Food was good, but the chicken katsu bowl and steak saltado we wanted to try were out at 5pm. Salt and pepper squid was good, though a small portion for $14.Service was very nice, and it is a nice space. Large collection of liquors lining the wall behind the bar indicate you can find just about anything to drink here.

Wowie, Jarana brings the Japanese-Peruvian fusion that Portland didn't know it needed. Tucked away behind Lulu Bar, this cocktail bar serves delicious drinks and dope food. There's no table service and you order food and drinks from the bar. We came on a Thursday at 6:30 and the place was pretty quiet but got busier as the night goes on. They also feature various DJs in the evenings during the weekends. The ambiance is dark, classy, perfect for a date night or just enjoying good food in a cool location. We ordered the lomo saltado and chicken katsu bowl. Food did take a minute to come out, but boy was it good. The saltado was savory, tangy, and the chimichurri sauce freshened the dish. The steak was tender, juicy - perfectly cooked. The garlic rice was fragrant and had a hint of coconut - a beautiful pairing. The chicken katsu was crispy, juicy, not too heavily breaded. The coleslaw was light, refreshing, zesty. All the flavors and textures blended and harmonized like a fine-tuned orchestra. Everything was a hit, and it's always a double win in my books when a cocktail bar has food that is worth coming back for. The Nikkei cuisine that Jarana has highlights both cultures and adds to the diversity that Portland offers.

I was expecting more when I returned to this much familiar bar . Jarana is located inside of Lulu or is it part of it ?? The answers from our server/bartender were kind of vague but nevertheless it was the same premises and the vibe is intimate, dark and modern. We started off with two overpriced cocktails, that did seem to justify the description on the menu but were just not my taste and this was followed by some mediocre food . we had -Empanada - Lackluster ,but not bad . Really average tasting . I dint taste the mozzarella at allAkisisho Wings and Noodles- Fried chicken with thin vermicelli styled noodles . This dish did have flavor and good portion sizes but the fried chicken was super oversalted and kind of overpowered the whole dish .The service was just alright and the food did come out really fast . The co-owner/bartender come in to chat with us and asked us about our experience and how they have revamped the menu post re-opening . I did have higher expectations from them as my previous experiences at Lulu have been good but this time they did not match them .

This place doesn't just have some of the best food I've had in Oregon, it's the best late night food we've ever had on the planet. We got seated past midnight and got to eat delicious fusion style dishes. It's like a little gem.It's also a bar so probably crowded on the weekends but for a Thursday night it was perfect.It doesn't say that name outside it says Lulu just a heads up.

If this is how Peruvian food taste, can I get some more? Jarana is located inside Lulu's and when we were there you, order drinks and food at the bar but keep in mind the bar and the food are two separate businesses.That being said, I really enjoyed their take on seafood. We ordered the oysters, the Peruvian style sashimi plate (sorry, don't remember what it was called) fried chicken sando, the octopus and the chicken empanadas. My favorites of our selection were the octopus: super tender, the sashimi plate: seasoned well and perfect amount of acidity, and the chicken empanadas: the fry and filling was super flavorful. Highly recommend those selections. I was kinda worried about the prices but for the quality of seafood, it makes sense and worth it. We will definitely be back.

Delicious Peruvian food, highly recommend the oysters, ceviche and empanadas. They use Shigoku Oyster which outstanding

The food was good and I tried my boyfriend's drink, which was pretty good too. The servers were really nice too. Only thing is we had zero conversation coz it was WILDLY loud like a club. So, just not for me if i want to go for a dinner with some conversation, but for some late drinks and dancing, sure!

Jarana is located inside of the bar Lulu and is absolutely wonderful. My party and I dined on Bone marrow, Octopus, empanadas, oysters, and calamari. We all thoroughly enjoyed the dishes but especially the seafood options. We came away impressed with the selection of food on the menu as these dishes are not your typical idea of "bar food." Richie and Gary, the chefs on hand, were extremely friendly and accommodating when serving us. Additionally, the staff at Lulu was awesome as well. All around a great evening out and we will be definitely be returning!

The ambiance was romantic and hip at the same time. The food was good. The dessert was weird which is why I only gave it four stars.