Thanks for the helpful list. We spent a few months resident in Lima and Tanta became a frequent go to for midweek dining, as did Pan Sal Aire. We never found a Nikkei place that warranted multiple visits (other than Maido, but that is in a league of its own.) We ended up with too much ‘torch taste’ no matter where we went, which we also experienced at Osaka, and speculated that since he was the OG perhaps the heavy torching trickled down from there. I’d toss out Awicha as one to consider as worthy of multiple visits - at least for us was one we’d return too on a future visit.
Hi Joe, thanks for the note! I've been researching Nikkei places for a future post. I'll let you know which ones don't have too much "torch taste." There are definitely a few though torching is still in full fashion. For me the Nikkei "trend" I try to circumvent are the maki rolls that have way too much cream cheese.
I just wrote Awicha on a handwritten note of places to try this week. Your note makes me look forward to it even more.
Let me know if you every return to Peru. We seem to have similar tastes, and it would be fun to share a meal. We're in Peru just under six months a year.
Excellent list. You're right, Peru has such an overabundance of exceptional foodie places. Have you tried Mangos at Larcomar? For my wife and I, the pisco sour and ceviche at Rosa Nautica excellent, plus the views are amazing. For meats, our experience at Fuego was amazing, both the service and the food.
Thanks for the helpful list. We spent a few months resident in Lima and Tanta became a frequent go to for midweek dining, as did Pan Sal Aire. We never found a Nikkei place that warranted multiple visits (other than Maido, but that is in a league of its own.) We ended up with too much ‘torch taste’ no matter where we went, which we also experienced at Osaka, and speculated that since he was the OG perhaps the heavy torching trickled down from there. I’d toss out Awicha as one to consider as worthy of multiple visits - at least for us was one we’d return too on a future visit.
Hi Joe, thanks for the note! I've been researching Nikkei places for a future post. I'll let you know which ones don't have too much "torch taste." There are definitely a few though torching is still in full fashion. For me the Nikkei "trend" I try to circumvent are the maki rolls that have way too much cream cheese.
I just wrote Awicha on a handwritten note of places to try this week. Your note makes me look forward to it even more.
Let me know if you every return to Peru. We seem to have similar tastes, and it would be fun to share a meal. We're in Peru just under six months a year.
I look forward to your Nikkei post and sharing a meal in the future!
PS: 100% agree that cream cheese really belongs on bagels, not in Maki
Excellent list. You're right, Peru has such an overabundance of exceptional foodie places. Have you tried Mangos at Larcomar? For my wife and I, the pisco sour and ceviche at Rosa Nautica excellent, plus the views are amazing. For meats, our experience at Fuego was amazing, both the service and the food.
Cheers