Maido is the temple of nikkei cuisine, the Peruvian-Japanese fusion that grew out of the early 20th-century immigration from Japan to Peru. Chef Mitsuharu "Micha" Tsumura runs a tasting menu — the "Nikkei Experience" — that moves through Amazonian river fish, raw scallops, uni served on Peruvian cacao, and a famous slow-cooked beef short rib. Maido has consistently been in the World's 50 Best top 10 and held the top spot in 2017.
The dining room in Miraflores is contemporary and warm — booth seating, an open robata grill, and Japanese ceramic detail. Reservations open about three months ahead. The dégustation menu is about 700 soles; à la carte is offered but most diners take the tasting.