2 Best Restaurants in Lima, Peru

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Lima has long been a popular destination among foodies, but its dining scene is now hotter than ever. Three of the city's eateries were listed in the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2017; nine were included in the list of 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America; and the World Travel Awards has named Peru the World's Leading Culinary Destination for five years in a row. When Peru's celebrity chefs Gastón Acurio and Astrid Gutsche moved their flagship Astrid & Gastón to a refurbished colonial mansion called Casa Moreyra, they inaugurated it with a week of activities attended by some of the world's top chefs and restaurant critics, and the reservation book was already filled for the next four months. Luckily, there are other world-class dining options in Lima, and the midranged restaurants are pretty impressive, too.

Titi

$$$$ Fodor's Choice

In a city where chifa, Peru's version of Chinese food, is ubiquitous, with cheapo order-by-number establishments on practically every corner, Titi towers above the competition. This is a kitchen that works magic with even the simplest ingredients. Tallarín saltado with chicken and pork is subtly smoky and crackling with fresh vegetables, while kru yoc, the most requested plate, dresses crisp pork slices with a delicately sweet glaze. Chinese immigrants to Peru say the cooking here holds its own against heavy hitters in Beijing and Shanghai.

Chinese Fusion Fodor's Choice $$$$ Lunch Dinner
Av. Javier Prado Este 1212, San Isidro, Peru
01-224–8189
www.chifatiti.com
Known For
  • Best Chinese cooking in Lima
  • Scrumptious suckling pig on Friday
  • Super-fresh ingredients
Restaurant Details
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Chifa Chung Yion

$$ | Barranco

Don't let the unremarkable facade fool you: the food at this historic chifa can hold its own with the best in Lima's Barrio Chino. Soups are a standout, as are delicacies such as chancho asado (roast pork) and pato al ajo (garlic duck). Locals typically refer to this joint as "Chifa Unión," after the street on which it's located.