From the streets of Lima to the top of the world, Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura’s Maido is more than a restaurant—it’s a celebration of roots, flavors, and finding beauty in fusion.
Walking into Maido doesn’t feel like entering a world-famous restaurant. It feels like stepping into someone’s carefully built dream. Tucked away in Lima, this restaurant has just been named the World’s Best—and not for the first time.
But what makes Maido special isn’t just awards. It’s the soul behind the food. It’s the quiet attention to detail. And it’s the story of a man who turned his mixed heritage into a global dining experience.
Chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura grew up in Peru with Japanese roots. At home, flavors from both cultures came together naturally—soy sauce over local seafood, sushi beside ceviche. That blend became his language. After studying in Japan, Micha returned to Peru with a mission: to create something that wasn’t just Peruvian or Japanese, but uniquely his. That idea became Maido—a Nikkei restaurant where every dish carries pieces of two histories, two traditions, and one personal story.
Think smoked Amazonian fish sliced like sashimi. Or short ribs slow-cooked the Japanese way, but seasoned with Peruvian fire. It’s not fusion for the sake of it—it’s comfort food if you grew up with more than one cultural identity.
Each plate is made to surprise, but not to overwhelm. There’s thought, care, and often a sense of familiarity—even if you’ve never tasted anything quite like it before.
Maido isn’t new to global praise. It’s been in the top five for years. But this year, it returned to the very top—and the timing feels right. In a world that’s learning to celebrate culture, connection, and individuality, Maido stands as proof that food can be personal and powerful.
When asked about the win, Micha said,
“Food and hospitality can make dreams come true.”
That’s what Maido is about—making people feel seen, understood, and moved. Not with fancy tricks, but with heart.
At I Luv Moda, we love stories that stay with you. Maido is one of those stories—about honoring where you come from, and cooking something new from it. It’s a reminder that good food doesn’t just fill your stomach. It fills something deeper.
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