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*Arubalisa* · 04-26-2011, 10:42 AM

Soenchi's Aruban Cuisine
http://soenchis.com

Anyone been here yet?

Dicentra · 04-26-2011, 02:55 PM

My husband and I went to Soenchi's twice in December. It was outstanding, in both food and service.
My husband, as is his way, ordered the exact same thing both times - fish croquettes as an appetizer, roasted chicken for dinner and these sort of banana eggroll things for dessert. He raved about all of it.
I had a chicken satay appetizer on one night. It came with, if I recall correctly, a peanut sauce, pieces of coconut, a pineapple salsa, and lightly pickled cucumbers. The variety of textures and flavors was interesting and delightful. On the other night I had a fried goat cheese starter that was perfectly fried and crispy outside and creamy inside. It was on top of a some greens with a tangy dressing, cherry tomatoes and little orange fruits that the server told me were gooseberries. (They tasted like a cross between a tomato and a tangerine. They were a pleasant surprise.) There were also thin, perfectly cooked slices of beet arranged down the sides.
For one dinner I had the Keshi Yena - rich and spicy and delicious but very filling; for the other I had filet mignon. The filet was a bit underdone when I got it and the server graciously took it back to be cooked a bit more. (It was not the first time this happened to me in Aruba, so I wonder if "medium rare" means something different there than it does in the US?) Once done to my liking, it was wonderful.
We ordered from the three course prix fixe menu, which I think was US$35.
Sorry this is long, but I really liked Soenchi's.

*Arubalisa* · 04-26-2011, 03:16 PM

Thank you

The restaurant sounds wonderful and perfect for a foodie I know

Right up his alley

Even made my mouth water

katherine · 04-26-2011, 06:04 PM

Looks delicious - wish i had known about it when we were there a couple of weeks ago. Will put it on my list of places to try when DH and I go back in September!!

*Andrea J.* · 04-26-2011, 08:23 PM

it looks wonderful.

too many restaurants, not enough days.

*Arubalisa* · 05-21-2011, 08:25 PM

Has anyone else made it to Soenchi's?

jpsphr · 05-21-2011, 09:52 PM

No, but just based on the menu and photos, I think we'll give it a go in July.

xiaotianshi · 05-28-2011, 11:54 PM

It's one of my list of restaurant to go

I saw a picture of their Aruban Reef Crystal Tear dessert and immediately got attracted to it!! Can't wait to try it out next week ^^

*Arubalisa* · 05-29-2011, 12:17 AM

Please let us know how you dinner goes. We have reservations for dinner while we are on the island towards the end of June and are looking forward to it as well.

jpsphr · 05-29-2011, 05:57 PM

Lisa, If you could "pay it forward," we'd appreciate it, since we're there in early July. We look forward to your review.

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04-26-2011, 02:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dicentra Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18	My husband and I went to Soenchi's twice in December. It was outstanding, in both food and service. My husband, as is his way, ordered the exact same thing both times - fish croquettes as an appetizer, roasted chicken for dinner and these sort of banana eggroll things for dessert. He raved about all of it. I had a chicken satay appetizer on one night. It came with, if I recall correctly, a peanut sauce, pieces of coconut, a pineapple salsa, and lightly pickled cucumbers. The variety of textures and flavors was interesting and delightful. On the other night I had a fried goat cheese starter that was perfectly fried and crispy outside and creamy inside. It was on top of a some greens with a tangy dressing, cherry tomatoes and little orange fruits that the server told me were gooseberries. (They tasted like a cross between a tomato and a tangerine. They were a pleasant surprise.) There were also thin, perfectly cooked slices of beet arranged down the sides. For one dinner I had the Keshi Yena - rich and spicy and delicious but very filling; for the other I had filet mignon. The filet was a bit underdone when I got it and the server graciously took it back to be cooked a bit more. (It was not the first time this happened to me in Aruba, so I wonder if "medium rare" means something different there than it does in the US?) Once done to my liking, it was wonderful. We ordered from the three course prix fixe menu, which I think was US$35. Sorry this is long, but I really liked Soenchi's. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Arubalisa likes this.

04-26-2011, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	Thank you The restaurant sounds wonderful and perfect for a foodie I know Right up his alley Even made my mouth water Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

04-26-2011, 06:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
katherine Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Too many places to list Posts: 195 Images: 1	Looks delicious - wish i had known about it when we were there a couple of weeks ago. Will put it on my list of places to try when DH and I go back in September!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ katherine Trip #12 is over -we are back home. Trip #13 in

04-26-2011, 08:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,255 Images: 80	it looks wonderful. too many restaurants, not enough days. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

05-21-2011, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	Has anyone else made it to Soenchi's? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

05-21-2011, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
jpsphr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boca Catalina Beach Marriott properties Mangel Halto for Snorkeling Posts: 126 Images: 22	No, but just based on the menu and photos, I think we'll give it a go in July. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

05-28-2011, 11:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
xiaotianshi Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 17	It's one of my list of restaurant to go I saw a picture of their Aruban Reef Crystal Tear dessert and immediately got attracted to it!! Can't wait to try it out next week ^^ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-29-2011, 12:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	Please let us know how you dinner goes. We have reservations for dinner while we are on the island towards the end of June and are looking forward to it as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

05-29-2011, 05:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
jpsphr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boca Catalina Beach Marriott properties Mangel Halto for Snorkeling Posts: 126 Images: 22	Lisa, If you could "pay it forward," we'd appreciate it, since we're there in early July. We look forward to your review. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in