Maido
No.1 World's 50 Best 2025 — elite chef
Veronica's Take
Maido, led by the brilliant Mitsuharu Tsumura, has just claimed the No.1 spot on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, putting Nikkei cuisine—a bold blend of Peruvian and Japanese flavors—on the global map. Located in Lima, this restaurant is the result of Tsumura's obsessive dedication to his craft, where every dish showcases his meticulous approach to combining tradition with innovation. If you're serious about dining, this is the culinary destination you didn't know you needed to experience.
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The people behind Maido
Mitsuharu Tsumura
profileChef & Owner, Maido
Chef and owner of Maido in Lima, Peru. Maido was ranked #1 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2025 and is renowned for its Nikkei cuisine blending Peruvian and Japanese traditions.
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