Maido

In Lima, Peru, Maido explores Nikkei cuisine, the cooking tradition shaped by the meeting of Japanese and Peruvian food cultures. Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura leads the restaurant, bringing Japanese techniques into contact with Peruvian ingredients and flavors. Seafood is an important part of that identity, alongside preparations that connect the precision of Japanese cooking with Peru's varied culinary traditions. Rather than presenting the two cuisines as separate sections, Maido treats their relationship as the basis of its cooking.

Its tasting-menu approach suits diners interested in contemporary interpretations of Nikkei food and a meal organized around a chef's ideas. Connections to sushi and sashimi help explain the Japanese influence, but they do not define the whole experience. Maido has received international recognition, while its defining feature remains the particular cultural exchange expressed through its dishes.