Maido
Peruvian restaurant · Lima
Ca. San Martín No. 399, Miraflores 15074, Peru
"Nikkei cuisine is the meeting of two ancient cultures that, through years of adaptation, gave birth to a new style of Peruvian cooking that’s left its mark on criolla cuisine. The term, cocina Nikkei is now universal. At Maido, Mitsuharu Tsumura navigates all the territories of Peru with this concept in mind, translating it into a colorful tasting menu and an à la carte section that runs from flamed toro nigiri to one of Lima’s best lomo saltado, a dish that has earned him accolades. The space is playful and dynamic: a garden of towering wooden trunks welcomes diners, followed by the omakase nigiri bar. Thick rope lianas fall from the ceiling, and light filters down onto simple polished wood tables surrounded by mirrors, making Maido perfect for celebrations and solo fine dining." - paola miglio
"Nikkei cuisine is the meeting of two ancient cultures that, through years of adaptation, gave birth to a new style of Peruvian cooking that’s left its mark on criolla cuisine. The term, cocina Nikkei is now universal. At Maido, Mitsuharu Tsumura navigates all the territories of Peru with this concept in mind, translating it into a colorful tasting menu and an à la carte section that runs from flamed toro nigiri to one of Lima’s best lomo saltado, a dish that has earned him accolades. The space is playful and dynamic: a garden of towering wooden trunks welcomes diners, followed by the omakase nigiri bar. Thick rope lianas fall from the ceiling, and light filters down onto simple polished wood tables surrounded by mirrors, making Maido perfect for celebrations and solo fine dining. RESERVE A TABLE" - Paola Miglio
"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
"Named No. 1 on the 2025 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list at the live awards in Turin, securing the top slot for the year." - Erin DeJesus
"A celebrated Nikkei restaurant in Lima that blends Japanese techniques with Peruvian ingredients, especially praised for citrus-forward ceviche and inventive flavor pairings." - Erik Trinidad
