This first franchise location, situated in the entertainment center at Liberty Square, San Patricio in Guaynabo, is now open to the public.
The Nacionsushi concept breaks with the traditional presentation of Asian restaurants, where décor tends to be minimalist. Its culinary offering ranges across sushi and Southeast Asian flavors, drawing inspiration from different regions of Asia including Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and China.
Over 150 flavor combinations
The concept is a lively space that invites guests on a culinary and multisensory journey through Southeast Asia. Its sushi rolls, larger than the typical presentation and loaded with protein, are the entry point to a menu that fuses ingredients from Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and China, offering more than 150 creative combinations at accessible prices.
From crispy tempuras and authentic pokes to pad kee mao and sashimis, the restaurant offers a culinary experience for every taste, including keto options and children's menus, in an atmosphere full of color, culture and music.
"The restaurant industry has continued to evolve, and restaurants have become entertainment, beyond simply serving food. Nacionsushi elevates the restaurant concept by offering a variety of sensory environments that will let you experience the regions of Southeast Asia through all five senses, in an eclectic setting that will keep you coming back," said Manny Reyes, partner and general manager of the restaurant, who has more than 25 years of experience in the production and entertainment industry in both Puerto Rico and the United States.
Each space represents a destination
The sensory spaces include environments such as La Aduana, El Callejón de Tokio, La Central, El Comedor de Vietnam, Thai Lounge and la Terraza del Vicio. Each corner transports you to unique places through its interior design, which will make you want to take photos in the different settings of Nacionsushi, a name written without an accent mark "because the accent is on the food and the experience," Reyes explained.
The Nacionsushi franchise, originally from Panama, has 48 restaurants around the world and is present in 12 cities across countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Spain, Guatemala, Colombia, the United States, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay and Puerto Rico.
Job opportunity
As part of its opening, the franchise is recruiting talent to fill positions at its new restaurant in Guaynabo. Among the job openings are positions for susheros, cooks, bartenders, cashiers, dishwashers, runners and hosts. Salaries for these positions start at $10.00 and go up to $20.00 per hour, depending on the position and experience, plus benefits offered to all employees such as bonuses, paid sick days, vacation time and flexible schedules for students.
"Our employees will have the opportunity to be Nacionsushi ambassadors in Puerto Rico and grow alongside us. We are looking for people who will offer exceptional experiences, stories and emotions, not just food, and who want to be part of a different work culture," said Marielyz Díaz, manager of the first Nacionsushi in Puerto Rico.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
