A defining evening for Peruvian gastronomy unfolded in Turin, Italy, when the authoritative British World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list crowned Maido as the number-one restaurant in the world.
Chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura’s Lima dining room now leads a competitive field, positioning Peru cuisine at the forefront of global fine dining while spotlighting the creative power of Nikkei cooking, a sophisticated marriage of Japanese technique with Peruvian ingredients from the coast and the Andes.
The ceremony gathered the Gastronomy industry’s most influential figures, and Maido’s victory marked a high point for the South American capital of taste, Lima. Yet Peru’s dominance did not end there. Kjolle secured No. 9, Mérito landed at No. 26, and Mayta claimed No. 39, confirming the country and city’s status as a magnet for serious food travelers. Further south, Mil in Cusco, a concept led by chef Virgilio Martínez, achieved No. 75, extending nationwide acclaim from sea level to high-altitude valleys.
Maido’s hallmark plates: Nigiri a lo Pobre, Sudado Nikkei, and daring reinterpretations of Lomo Saltado and Arroz con Pato, deliver narratives of Japanese migration, Peru biodiversity, and Nippon technique in every bite. Tsumura’s menu showcases quinoa, native potatoes, and diverse chili varieties, interlacing millennia-old Peruvian-Asian wisdom with forward-thinking tasting menus that delight critics and guests alike.
These results build on a precedent set in 2023 when Central, the multidisciplinary project by Virgilio Martínez and Pía León, reached the summit of the same global ranking. By adding the 2025 title, Peru strengthens its reputation as a culinary powerhouse where heritage and innovation advance side by side.
Peruvian geography at the service of its gastronomy
Travel planners searching for the world’s best restaurant experience will now find abundant reasons to prioritize Lima and Cusco. Beyond the headline gastronomic rankings, local markets, marine inputs, and Amazonian foods supply a spectrum of flavors that chefs reimagine daily. For food lovers, this ecosystem offers a concentrated journey through land and sea, one that demonstrates how Peruvian gastronomy continues to inspire international trends and challenge established notions of luxury dining.
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