If I had to pick one highlight during my trip to Peru, dining here would be it.
Reservations were made way before we flew out and I highly recommend it because they are consistently on the top 10 of the World’s Best 50 Restaurants list...for a reason. Not a single table was open and I doubt any of the diners that night were walk-ins.
Our server was a sweetheart and was well versed with the menu. Though the Tasting Menu looked enticing, we decided to order all the things we loved, a la carte and was 110% pleased we went that route.
From the nigiri section, we got scallop with uni cream, toro (fatty tuna), table-seared foie gras, and angus beef topped with quail egg. All of which now ranks the best version I’ve had yet. Cuy-san was a delicacy I had to pass up on but my husband went for it - I mean, it was beautifully plated... The Rocoto Relleno, not knowing really what to expect aside from it having shaved angus beef in shoyu and potato foam, was a dish that pleasantly surprised my palate and left a very lasting impression.
Meanwhile, my ultimate favorite part of this experience was the pot of Sea Urchin Rice that was utterly satiating with its rich creamy texture and subtle yet very delicious flavor. I knew then what heaven on earth meant.
On a sweet note, we ended the best meal of my life thus far with Amador 70% for dessert. If you love chocolate, you will love this.
Bravo, Maido! Lima is lucky to have you and I will be back just to have you again.More