Maido in Lima, Peru Named ‘World’s Best Restaurant’ | Eater
"Helmed by chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura and practicing Nikkei cuisine—Peruvian ingredients shaped by Japanese techniques—this Lima restaurant, opened in 2009, was named the world’s No. 1 in 2025 and has previously been honored multiple times as Latin America’s Best Restaurant. Tasting menus (without pairings) start at 1,190 PEN (about $331) and showcase dishes such as asado de tira nitsuke (braised beef short rib), toro belly cut tableside, and a smoked paiche ham offered as a single bite; reservations routinely book out months in advance. The chef emphasizes hospitality as transformational, and the restaurant’s rise reflects both critical acclaim and sustained popular demand." - Hillary Dixler Canavan
