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Miraflores, Lima

# Maido

Micha Tsumura's Nikkei flagship fuses Japanese discipline with Peruvian seafood, tubers, chiles, and citrus.

FlightLogic expert score: **9.7/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.9/5 · ££££ · [Nikkei](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/nikkei/) , [Peruvian-Japanese](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/peruvian-japanese/)

Photo: Lindblom / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0

Quick answer

**Is Maido worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.7/10 based on editorial research. The 4.9/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. Best for nikkei dining, world number one completists, miraflores tasting menus.

## About Maido

Maido is the clearest argument that Nikkei cooking is not fusion anymore; it is its own fully mature language. Mitsuharu Tsumura's kitchen moves between sushi-bar precision, Peruvian acidity, Amazonian ingredients, rich broths, and the comfort of rice and noodles without losing its thread. The Miraflores dining room has more warmth than many world-ranked restaurants, which helps the technical courses feel generous rather than remote. Its 2025 World's 50 Best win simply confirmed what Lima diners had known for years.

## Menu highlights

- **Nikkei Experience** S/ 990 *Long tasting menu joining Japanese technique with Peruvian ingredients*
- **Miso Black Cod with Peruvian Roots** included *A Maido-style bridge between Japanese glaze and local tubers*
- **Sea Urchin Rice with Amazonian Notes** included *Rich rice course balancing marine sweetness and Peruvian aromatics*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9.7/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into nikkei detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — Priya Sharma · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Maido feels completely anchored in Miraflores: the room, pacing, and nikkei experience all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — Sarah Mitchell · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Maido?

For prime dinner seats, book at least two to four months ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Maido best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. Maido is best as the Nikkei Experience, where sushi, rice, seafood, and Peruvian produce build a full arc.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

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