Discover the best restaurant in the world, according to rankings

18 May Discover the best restaurant in the world, according to rankings

If you’re a true food lover, this is something you’ll love to hear: the restaurant Maido has been named the best in the world in the prestigious The World’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking.

Located in Lima, this spot represents not only the best of Peruvian cuisine but also an innovative concept that blends cultures, flavors, and techniques in an outstanding way. And yes, Latin America is proudly making its mark on the global culinary scene.

Behind Maido is chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, also known as “Micha.” His story is key to understanding the restaurant’s concept: his ancestors migrated from Japan to Peru in 1889, and that cultural mix shaped his culinary identity.

Tsumura was born in Lima, studied cooking in the United States, and later specialized in Japanese cuisine in Osaka. In 2009, he opened Maido—a space where he brings together the best of both worlds.

The result? The famous Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of Japanese techniques with Peruvian ingredients that has become a global reference.

Dining at Maido is more than just eating—it’s a full experience. The tasting menu features more than 10 courses and changes with the seasons, always focusing on fresh, local ingredients.

Some standout dishes include:

• Creative combinations like avocado, egg, and Japanese-style pork
• Snails with soy sauce and yellow chili
• Squid ramen with Amazonian chorizo
• Nigiri and dishes that blend tradition with modern flair

The restaurant has also been incorporating more ingredients from the Peruvian Amazon, adding an even more authentic and unique touch to its proposal.

Also worth noting:

• It has been named the best restaurant in Latin America multiple times
• It was recognized as the best in South America in 2024
• Its chef received the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award 2024

All of this positions Maido as one of the most important culinary projects in the world today.