Maido Flashcards
Location?
Lima, Peru
Cuisine?
Peruvian and Japanese with an emphasis on seafood
Everything sings with flavor
They have separate sushi counter and menu for everyday or business diners
Chef?
Micha Nikkei was born in Lima. He was encouraged by his father to turn his passion for cooking into a profession. After studying culinary arts in the US, he went to Japan to learn about his cultural and culinary heritage. He spent many months washing dishes before learning vital knife skills and eventually how to cook rice and make sushi. He took a job at Sheraton on returning to Lima and years later opened Maido.
His biggest competition is Central as he knocked them out of best restaurant in Latin America in 2017 after they had won 3 years in a row.
Menu and vibe?
Cod marinated in miso with crispy nuts
Nigiri sushi
Sea urchin rice
50 hour beef short rib
Tofu cheesecake ice cram
Where on 50 best?
no 7
