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Maido
Lima · Peru
Chef Restaurants in Lima · Nikkei, Japanese-Peruvian
Photo: Official website · maido.pe
Mitsuharu Tsumura's Maido is a landmark of Nikkei cuisine, the culinary culture shaped by Japanese migration to Peru. Japanese technique and Peruvian ingredients meet in an experience that combines intricate tasting-menu cooking with an unusually energetic sense of welcome.
The Story
Origin
Mitsuharu Tsumura opened Maido in 2009, drawing on his Japanese-Peruvian background and professional training.
Philosophy
Nikkei cuisine is presented as an established, evolving cultural language rather than a casual combination of two cuisines.
Why Important
It has played a major role in establishing Nikkei cuisine as a distinct subject of global culinary interest.
Differentiation
Maido places the history and continuing evolution of Japanese-Peruvian cooking at the center of an internationally recognized fine-dining restaurant.
Food Philosophy
Japanese handling of seafood, stocks and fermentation meets Peruvian chiles, citrus, produce and regional ingredients.
Guest Experience
An animated welcome introduces a technically precise meal that balances luxury ingredients with familiar Nikkei flavors.
Design Philosophy
Japanese and Peruvian references share the space, reflecting the restaurant's bicultural foundation.
Design & Architecture
Materials
Rope is a defining decorative element.
Design Language
Contemporary Japanese-Peruvian.
Interior Design
A prominent suspended rope installation provides the dining room with a recognizable visual identity.
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Menus
EXPERIENCIA MAIDO
Menú de degustación de 12 pasos · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
- S/ 1295.00 por persona
Sin Maridaje
Menú de degustación sin bebidas.
- S/ 1985.00 por persona
Con Maridaje Maido
Vinos del Nuevo Mundo y Sake.
- S/ 2525.00 por persona
Con Maridaje Tokujou
Vinos del Viejo Mundo y Sake.
- S/ 1659.00 por persona
Con Maridaje sin alcohol
Elaborado a partir de frutas nativas del Perú y tés.
Watch · Reviews & Tours
Maido | Lima, Peru 🇵🇪 | My honest review of #1 Latin America's Best Restaurant? | $200 12-Courses
Review · The Foodie Bucket List · 2y ago
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Review · The 50 · 2y ago
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Review · madventure · 1y ago
6th Best Restaurant in the World! Maido - Lima, Peru.
Review · Liberte Chan · 3y ago
Interview with Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura of Maido, Lima, Peru
Review · The Culinary Institute of America · 10y ago
The BEST Restaurant in the WORLD: MAIDO (Lima - Peru)
Review · Mister Ellery · 2y ago
