Ranked #1 in Latin America and consistently among the top five restaurants on earth, Maido in central Miraflores is the global pinnacle of *Nikkei* cuisine (the extraordinary century-old culinary fusion of Japan and Peru). Created by master chef Mitsuharu ''Micha'' Tsumura beneath an awe-inspiring ceiling installation of suspended hanging ropes representing the Japanese flag, Maido offers a breathtaking multi-course Nikkei Experience: 50-hour slow-braised prime beef short ribs in sweet dashi reduction, Amazonian paiche nigiri, guinea pig (*Cuy*) with rocoto-miso glaze, and sea urchin soba.
Good to Know
Cuisine: World-Famous Haute Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) Tasting Menu
Dining Style: Ultra-Sleek Modernist Salon with Monumental Suspended Rope Art Installation
50-Hour Slow-Braised Prime Beef Short Rib with Dashi Reduction and Amazonian Nut Puree
Prime beef short rib braised continuously for 50 hours in Japanese dashi, sweet mirin, and Peruvian pisco until spoon-tender, glazed in sweet reduction and served over creamy Amazonian castaña nut purée with pickled ginger.
Included in Tasting Menu / A La Carte 165–220 PEN · Halal
Famous Food, Drinks & Activities
Nikkei tasting menu and 50-hour short ribs at Maido in Miraflores.
Famous Food: The legendary 50-hour braised beef short ribs and the Amazonian Paiche nigiri
Famous Drinks: Artisanal Japanese sake paired alongside rare South American coastal white wines
Must-Try Experience: Being welcomed by the entire staff shouting 'Maido!' (welcome) in unison as you enter the dining room
Getting There
Located on Calle San Martín 399 in Miraflores; central.
Pedestrian walk / taxi · Central Miraflores location
Miraflores Malecón Clifftop Walk → Nikkei Tasting Journey at Maido
16:30: Stroll past the clifftop paragliders and Pacific views along the Miraflores Malecón → 19:00: Head to Maido for Micha Tsumura's world-famous 10-course Nikkei tasting experience
Book at least 60-90 days in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a la carte dining available?
Yes, Maido offers both the signature 10-course Nikkei tasting menu and an exceptional a la carte menu.
Is it open daily?
Open Monday to Saturday for lunch (12:30–15:30) and dinner (19:00–23:00); closed Sundays.
What payments are accepted?
All major international credit cards.
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